Pride Thursdays

Join a Pride Event Every Thursday

Every Thursday from March 6 - May 29

Support local businesses and help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride.

Why Pride Thursdays?

Santa Cruz Pride Thursdays was developed as a concept to bring the LGBTQ+ community and local businesses together to partner in celebrating the 50th anniversary of pride with a collaborative mindset and build a stronger community. We are delighted to share with our partners, organizations, and community members an amazing series of engaging fun events surrounding our LGBTQ+ community, creating a sense of inclusivity and opportunity to build stronger connections. Join in the Pride Thursday events and share in solidarity and support of our local businesses, partners, and Santa Cruz Pride.

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Business After Hours @ Natural History Museum
Apr 10
Business After Hours @ Natural History Museum

Join SC Pride for drinks, appetizers, and raffle!

Queer Author Panel: Celebrating Pride 50
Apr 17
Queer Author Panel: Celebrating Pride 50

Join authors Gar McVey, R.L. Merrill & Liz Faraim for this panel.

11th Hour Drag Trivia (with Annie-Semitic Chutzpah) at After Hour
Apr 17
11th Hour Drag Trivia (with Annie-Semitic Chutzpah) at After Hour

Drag and trivia night!

MAH Pride Thursday: Bead Exchange
Apr 24
MAH Pride Thursday: Bead Exchange

We will celebrate 50 years of Pride by making beaded disco balls during the Santa Cruz Pride celebration. 

SC Pride Queer Skate Prom Night @The Palladium
Apr 24
SC Pride Queer Skate Prom Night @The Palladium

Santa Cruz Pride Skate Night

Pride Thursday at Bookshop Santa Cruz: Queer Reads with Bookshop Staff
May 1
Pride Thursday at Bookshop Santa Cruz: Queer Reads with Bookshop Staff

Celebrate queer voices with Bookshop Santa Cruz!

MK Gallery Art Exhibition Opening: Here to Eternity-A Toast to Love and Diversity | Cocktail Reception
May 8
MK Gallery Art Exhibition Opening: Here to Eternity-A Toast to Love and Diversity | Cocktail Reception

We will host the work of 12-15 extraordinary artists from the local and regional LGBTQ+ community. 

Queer Film Screening Part 1 at Live Oak Library Annex
May 15
Queer Film Screening Part 1 at Live Oak Library Annex

Celebrate 50 years of Santa Cruz Pride with a semi-weekly screening of “PRIDE”, a six-part documentary series

Queer Trivia Night
May 15
Queer Trivia Night

Our Library sponsored bi-monthly trivia program gets queer for Pride Thursdays! Come test your trivia knowledge.

SC Pride Picnic- Celebrating 50 years of Pride
May 17
SC Pride Picnic- Celebrating 50 years of Pride

Join the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department on the lawn next to the Lighthouse for a Pride Picnic.

Drag Story Time!
May 22
Drag Story Time!

Drag Story Time! At Childish Downtown.

Queer Film Screening Part 2 at Live Oak Library Annex
May 22
Queer Film Screening Part 2 at Live Oak Library Annex

Celebrate 50 years of Santa Cruz Pride with a semi-weekly screening of “PRIDE”, a six-part documentary series

Work with Pride
May 29
Work with Pride

Free Co-working Day for everyone with free snacks and beverages included. 

Other Upcoming Events

Featured
Business After Hours @ Natural History Museum
Apr 10
Pride Thursdays
Business After Hours @ Natural History Museum
Pride Thursdays

Join SC Pride for drinks, appetizers, and raffle!

Pride Thursdays
Queer Author Panel: Celebrating Pride 50
Apr 17
Pride Thursdays
Queer Author Panel: Celebrating Pride 50
Pride Thursdays

Join authors Gar McVey, R.L. Merrill & Liz Faraim for this panel.

Pride Thursdays
11th Hour Drag Trivia (with Annie-Semitic Chutzpah) at After Hour
Apr 17
Pride Thursdays
11th Hour Drag Trivia (with Annie-Semitic Chutzpah) at After Hour
Pride Thursdays

Drag and trivia night!

Pride Thursdays
MAH Pride Thursday: Bead Exchange
Apr 24
Pride Thursdays
MAH Pride Thursday: Bead Exchange
Pride Thursdays

We will celebrate 50 years of Pride by making beaded disco balls during the Santa Cruz Pride celebration. 

Pride Thursdays
SC Pride Queer Skate Prom Night @The Palladium
Apr 24
Pride Thursdays
SC Pride Queer Skate Prom Night @The Palladium
Pride Thursdays

Santa Cruz Pride Skate Night

Pride Thursdays