The Lavender Guide: July 21st-July 27th, 2025
Your weekly guide to LGBTQ+ & queer friendly events, groups, and programs in the Inland Empire.
Hi! Sorry for missing last week. On Instagram, I mentioned needing to regroup and figure out future Lavender Hub stuff. Admittedly, I still am figuring it out. Once I have though, I will provide an update to keep everyone in the loop.
Alsooo, this Thursday is The Lavender Hub’s first Lesbian Hangout— a hangout for lesbians to get together and connect! Here’s the link to the post about it and more info under Thursday’s events. I kindly ask that only people who identify as lesbian, or are questioning if they do, come to this. This is not to exclude others but to create a space for lesbians to get together— similar to other groups/events that are closed off— because despite our similar experiences as queer people, we do have different challenges, experiences, and ways of navigating life. I also took into account what other lesbians had to say and their feelings on the lack of events that are specifically for lesbians. All the events that I have hosted this year have been specifically for people who are part of that group (e.g. Sapphic Mix & Mingle for sapphics, Queer Mix & Mingle for queer folks), and this will be something that I will continue to do so in the future. I hope that clears any questions about these upcoming hangouts or feelings of being left out. There will be more queer and sapphic themed events in the future, so be on the lookout for those. :) If you’re interested in Thursday’s event, you can RSVP using the link below. <3
Events, Groups, & Programs 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
NOTE: A * next to the event name means there is a show/entry fee.
Monday, July 21st, 2025
A 18+ peer support group for people who are under the trans and non-binary umbrellas. It is held in-person and virtually. There will be free snacks and beverages, as well as free nail polishes to use if you are planning on joining in person. Sign up here.
Inland Empire’s queer bachata and salsa dance space. Join their community of dance, joy, liberation, and resistance. This is an inclusive space for queer folks to meet, create community, and dance. All levels welcome! DMRitmo Queer on IG for location details!
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Come out and vibe with Vibe Junkies for a “PartyJunkies” Collaboration Event featuring a stacked lineup with your favorite local djs. Free entry!
A social event for transmasculine & adjacently-identified people. RSVP via email at info@trans.health
Relax, Paint & Plant 🌿
Take a break and tap into your creativity—design a one-of-a-kind planter and bring it to life with a plant or seeds. A mindful, hands-on experience made just for adults 18+.
21+ drag show at The Menagerie hosted by an ensemble cast of Diva Dean, Kelly Doll, Athen Kills and other Queens. No cover!
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Every other Wednesday 6pm-8pm
Closed group for LGBTQ+ people living with HIV. To connect with the group. please email TruEvolution at BehavioralHealth@truevolution.org or call 951-888-1346.
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
The Lavender Hub’s new monthly hangout for lesbians 18+ in the IE! These hangouts are meant to help and encourage lesbians to connect, mingle, make friends & build community with other lesbians in the IE. This hangout will have board games and coloring pages to engage with we chill and connect.
Note: For people 18+ who identify as lesbian or are questioning if they do.
Workshop focused on gender affirming care. Come together in a safe, inclusive space to explore personal experiences and deepen our understanding of the importance of gender-affirming care in our communities. This is a chance to connect, learn from one another, and grow, both individually and collectively.
Get ready for the ultimate Drag Queen Lotería game & dinner show! Hosted by @fridaheaux. Reserve your table on Mary’s Ontario Yelp page between 5–6:15pm. Show fee: $7-$9.
Stick around for another round! After Lotería, enjoy a hot dinner drag show by guest host @fridaheaux Featuring: @may.dayyyy @azara_1996@thevictorialomeli. RSVP on Yelp between 8:15–8:45pm. $7-$9 show fee covers game & show.
Every Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm
A closed group for persons living with HIV. Offered in Spanish. To connect with the group, please email TruEvolution at BehavioralHealth@truevolution.org or call 951-888-1346.
Welcome to the IE LGBTQ+ Center’s LegaliTea Series! Every month, there will be workshops geared towards educating you on your rights. Join and learn the ways in which we can defend ourselves and our loved ones. LegaliTea Workshop #4 will be on Advance Healthcare Directives—what they are, why they matter, and how to protect your wishes. Come learn and get empowered. Sign up here.
Every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
Connect with health & fitness experts for hands-on learning in fitness, nutrition, and more. Sign up today and register for upcoming events to kickstart your wellness journey every Thursday.
Riverside Front Runners & Walkers Thursday Evening Meet-up
Every Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm
Weekly run and walk at VIP Nightclub & Lounge with Riverside Front Runners & Walkers. Riverside Front Runners & Walkers proudly offer a welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ running and walking community in the Inland Empire. The group meets twice weekly for runs, walks, and social activities, fostering a supportive environment for individuals of all levels, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. Everyone is welcome to join.
Friday, July 25th, 2025
*Fire Fridays Drag Dinner Show
Dinner Drag Show with RuPaul’s Drag Race Star @aprilcarrion. Hosted by Ms. Pride IE 2025 @paloma.mcmichaels 🌟 Starring @dapeoplesqueen @marlowthefish.
Dinner show reservations available 5:00–7:15 PM on Yelp for the 8 PM show. Show fee: $12–$15 per person
New. Every last Friday of the month 6pm-8pm
Welcome to Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center’s latest discussion series— SexualiTea. This space is meant to educate and inform our community on all things surrounding LGBTQ+ sex, sexuality, and gender. Join and dive into the expansive world of queer sex and identity, while discussing everything necessary to keep yourself knowledgable and safe. Due to the nature of the topics, this workshop is for individuals 18 and over. Food will be provided. Visit here to register.
This is a safe space for families, parents, allies, & etc to come together for support at Pomona Valley Pride.
High Desert Pride Center Presents: Karaoke. Join for an afternoon of: Socializing and building relationships with fellow members and allies of the LGBT+ community, celebrating the vibrant diversity of the LGBT+ community in the High Desert and Karaoke!
Welcome to Masc4Mascara Season 6! Drag entertainers are bringing the drama and serving face as they compete for their spot in the finals. Come cheer on your favorite queens and get ready for a dazzling escapade.
RSVP on Yelp | Seating: 9:45–10:15 PM. Show fee: $12–15/person
Friday night Mayhem Miller presents Fuck Yeah Fridays at Vip Nightclub! Hosted b Oxxie Gin Bloom, featuring Paloma McMichaels, Frida Heaux, and Victoria Hart. Dance floor is open after the show!
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Out & About: Back to School Bash
Location: Cesar Chavez Park, Colton. 10 AM – 2 PM
A free community celebration with school supplies, new shoes, backpacks, snacks, games, and resources for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families. Community partners, volunteers, and sponsors are welcome!
Join Hamburger Mary’s Ontario for a Night of 1000 JLOs ! From the Bronx to the stage at Mary’s—join us SATURDAY for drag excellence and JLO’s greatest hits! Hosted by @reina.drag guest performers slaying JLO numbers. RSVP on Yelp. Show Fee: $12–$15
Trans youth in the Inland Empire have organized a rally to show our solidarity with LGBTQ students in Redlands Unified and protest against the anti-LGBTQ policies being proposed by bigoted school board members. Join IE Prism Collective in front of the school board meeting site where they will be connecting with our community, waving our pride flags and signs, and speaking up for queer kids.
The @saferedlandsschools and @redlandsfreemarket B2B school supply is back and this time we’re joining forces with @swapmeetredlands and they need your help to make it the best one ever! Visit this link to see the Amazon wishlist. Drop off location is frugal frigate now through 7/25 with the B2S Event happening the next day.
An afternoon of art, music, self-expression & connecting! This event is intended for those wanting to release or recharge in a safe, creative space. There will be a line-up of activities including paint & sip, face painting, drum circle, cacao, yoga, ecstatic dance, sound healing and a closing community circle. Free for everyone- just bring your yoga mat & instruments!
Sapphic Romance Book Club Meeting
Join Sapphic Romance Book Club the next book club meeting! This month’s book discussion will be about Her Pretty Knight by Mariah Rae Birch. All are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t finish the book, although it is highly recommended. Meeting will be held on Zoom, Sapphic Romance Book Club will post meeting details on their story.
Opening Exhibit Reception: Recuerdos de Ayer
OPENING EXHIBIT RECEPTION at Estudio Aire. Come out to support Gabrielle Dorado on her culminating Estudio Aire Happening, “Recuerdos de Ayer. This work and exhibit was developed during Gabrielle Dorado’s Estudio Aire Artist Residency - June and July 2025. RSVP here.
Gaymer Night: Dungeons & Dragons
Step into a world of magic and action in this one shot Dungeons and Dragons session. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or completely new to the game, this self contained story is designed to be accessible, engaging and unforgettable at Pomona Valley Pride.
RuPaul's Drag Race Star Eureka presents her exclusive Big Girls Drag Dinner Show – a spectacular night of entertainment hosted at Hamburger Mary's Ontario!
Dinner show reservations are open from 5pm-7:15pm on Yelp for the 8pm dinner show. Show fee: $15 per person.
Riverside Front Runners & Walkers Saturday Morning Meet-up
Every Saturday Mornings at 8:00am
Weekly run and walk at Back to the Grind with Riverside Front Runners & Walkers. Riverside Front Runners & Walkers proudly offer a welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ running and walking community in the Inland Empire. The group meets twice weekly for runs, walks, and social activities, fostering a supportive environment for individuals of all levels, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. Everyone is welcome to join.
*Mortal Kombat Kweens Drag Brunch
Mortal Kombat themed Drag show at Hamburger Mary’s featuring special drag entertainers Joella from RuPaul's Drag Race, and Ally Meda, and Kelly from Kansas. RSVP your table on Yelp from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM for the 12:00 PM show. Show fee: $12 per person
At The Menagerie. Giveaways, Go-go dancers, drink specials, and more.
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
RISE Perris Pride is setting up an introductory event to give back to the community and honor queer and trans affirming families in Perris and surrounding areas, giving those who nourish the seeds of trans and non-binary youth their flowers.
This is a pride event! There will be information and resources from local organizations as well as artisan vendors. Free raffle, free food, free gifts!
It’s that tiempo Riverside another Domingo Social— where creatice souls & music meet at @backtothegrind. Come support your local artists and enjoy summer! Come meet and socialize with like minded community folxs.
Weekly Sunday at 12:00 pm
Sunday Bottomless Mimosas Drag Brunch. The Inland Empire's Most Popular Drag Brunch! The Inland Empire's Most Popular Drag Brunch. Hosted by@melodysingsfacade ft other talented queens.
RSVP on Yelp. Brunch Table seating opens at (10:30 AM & closes at 11:45 AM). Show fee: $12 per person.
*Hannah Montana vs Miley Cyrus Drag Brunch
Hannah Montana VS Miley Cyrus Drag Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s Ontario! Performing all your favorite hits hosted by @aprilshowersofficial and starring special guests.
RSVP your table on Yelp. Brunch seating available from 2:15–2:45 PM. Show fee of $12 per person.
Join Plus Size Cuties on July 27 from 12 to 4 in the afternoon for a summer plus size clothing swap! It will be held at the beautiful CASA Pitzer space in downtown Ontario. As all our clothing swaps are, this is a MASK MANDATORY and FREE community event. RSVP here.
If you want to bring in plus size donations, shoes and accessories on swap day, check out the guidelines.
Do you enjoy karaoke? Then Sunday Fundays are for you!
KJ Moochie Smith will be hosting karaoke from 8pm - Midnight, you don’t want to miss her vocals