The Lavender Guide: July 7th-July 13th, 2025
Your weekly guide to LGBTQ+ & queer friendly events, groups, programs, and community spaces in the Inland Empire.
Hi everyone! :) The next Queer Mix & Mingle is this week!!! Join @thelavenderhub for a Queer Mix & Mingle hosted by me (@sincerelyshaianne) at @birdcagecomicscafe on July 10th from 6pm-9:30pm. If you’re looking to connect, mingle, make friends, and find community with other queer folks in the IE— this event is for you!! There will be a mini-icebreakers/group activity to help us get to know each other + art supplies and coloring pages to engage with while we mingle and then dance to a set by Dj Dino (@jordanbrownsounds). The icebreakers are brief and participating in them is optional but highly encouraged. I hope that lessens any potential anxiety about them! You can visit the post about it here and RSVP here. Hope to see you there!!!!
Also, I am looking for 1-2 volunteers to help for the upcoming Queer Mix & Mingle.
Type of help needed:
Arrange table and chairs. Bring table and chairs from the Annex to the cafe.
Help with moving table and chairs before dj set to create more room.
Other simple tasks that may come up throughout the event (e.g. putting supplies on tables). emphasis on very simple!)
There will be lots of time for you to enjoy the event and mingle and chill with others! If you’re interested in helping, fill out the volunteer interest form here.
Now on to the events, groups, and programs happening this week!
Events, Groups, & Programs 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
NOTE: A * next to the event name means there is a show/entry fee.
Monday, July 7th, 2025
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! DM Ritmo Queer on IG for location details!
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.
Cosplay Figure Drawing at Birdcage Comics Cafe. As always, all skill levels welcome and no need to bring supplies if you don’t have them, we love to share! The model will be THEE pirate queen so if you are also participating in Birdcage’s community zine this month, this would be a great opportunity to draw buckles and boots and swords!
Karaoke night at The Menagerie every Monday at 8pm. No cover.
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month - 6pm-8pm
IE LGBTQ+ Center’s CommuniTea Series— A Community Discussion Group for Anyone Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth. Build meaningful connections, share lived experiences, and grow together amongst your peers. Find support, comfort, and resources while fostering powerful conversations about joys, challenges, and ways to thrive together. Parents, teachers, and Organizations are welcome. Register here.
Paint & Plant: Create Your Garden Masterpiece! Join Pomona Valley Pride & Conceptual Art Therap for a hands-on art class where you’ll design a vibrant plant pot and bring it to life with a real plant or seeds. No experience needed—just creativity and a love for nature! 🌱✨ 18+ Event. RSVP here.
*Nacho Ann’s Dirty Art Brigade
Come learn a skill that everyone needs in late stage capitalism....hand sewing. Whether it's hand stitching, sashiko, or just visible mending to repair your favorite fits, we'll get you started. There will be a special book you can purchase with hand stitching techniques. Registration required! Register and find out more info about this workshop here. Cost to attend: $15
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 9th, 2025
Vibejunkies Summer Edition 🎶.Come catch a vibe with all of us at @projektredlands this upcoming Wednesday!
Vintage Pride Senior Social: Join Pomona Valley Pride for a walk in Downtown Pomona! Let’s get active!
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.
Every month from 6-8:30pm
Girls Gays & Theys - BYOB Club is back! This isn’t your typical book club. What It’s About: A monthly, femme-centered book meet for Queer people, women, and womxn-identifying people. Share what you’re reading—be it novels, nonfiction, comics and more—in a safe, relaxed and supportive environment.
This event is for womxn, LGBTQIA+ people who are 21 and older. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up and secure your spot today! Cost: 12+
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
The Lavender Hub’s upcoming Mix @ Mingle! This event is for LGBTQ+ folks 18+ in the IE who are looking to connect, mingle, make friends, and find community with other queer folks in a safe place for featuring a dj set by Dj Dino!
Note: This event is 18+ and for LGBTQ+ folks exclusively. Entry fee: $5/ NOTAFLOF
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.
Learn about emotional intelligence and why it is the most important skill for daily functioning, relationships, and even success. Tips will be shared on improving one’s emotional intelligence in order to increase one’s quality of life.
*Nacho Ann’s Dirty Art Brigade
Nacho Ann’s Dirty Art Brigade: Sewing Basics Workshop. Join for a Sewing Basics Workshop. These workshops are designed to utilize textiles in various art forms. Register and find out more info here. Cost to attend: $15
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.
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.
Calentura: A Dinner Drag Show! A Latin Divas Drag Revue. Guest hosted by @fridaheaux featuring @itsdaintybitch, @xikakhnt, @vicky.on.the.rocks, & @uhlexuz. RSVP on Yelp (8:15-8:45pm). Show fee: $7-$9.
Mary’s Drag Bingo Game Show hosted by @fridaheaux. A new twist to the classic game! Monthly play time! An interactive bingo game show with tricks, flips, and kicks! RSVP on Yelp (5pm-6:15pm). Show fee: $7-$9
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Café con Libros Press’s Open Mic Centering Queer & Trans voices—come share or support!
Friday night Mayhem Miller presents Fuck Yeah Fridays at Vip Nightclub! Hosted b Kelly K featuring Frida Heaux, Paloma McMichaels, and Victoria Hart. Dance floor is open after the show!
Inspired Gift Shop’s Third Annual Desert Pride Festival 🏳️🌈
presents: Neon Jungle— a night of community, games, music, performances and more. First twenty to reserve get a special goodie bag. DM Inspired Gift Shop for more info. Entrance fee: $5
It is Jenni Rivera’s Birthday and Mary’s Ontario will be celebrating her life & legacy with TWO Drag Tribute Dinner Show. The first is at 8pm. Hosted by @sheisdivadean featuring @bellafarrow75, @nikole_londyn, @buganvilia_thorns, @torta_jugosa. RSVP on Yelp. Dinner seating begins at 5:00PM for the 8pm show. Show fee of $12-15 per person.
It is Jenni Rivera’s Birthday and Mary’s Ontario will be celebrating her life & legacy with TWO Drag Tribute Dinner Show. The second one is at 10:30pm. Hosted by @sheisdivadean featuring @bellafarrow75, @nikole_londyn, @buganvilia_thorns, @torta_jugosa. RSVP on Yelp. Seating starts at 9:45pm for the 10:30pm show. Show fee of $12-15 per person.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
I received a dm about this event, but do not have any additional information yet. I will update this section once I do.
*Brunch So Juicy! Bottomless Mimosas Drag Brunch
Bottomless Mimosas Drag Brunch Extravaganza—Where the Mimosas Flow & the Queens Steal the Show. Hosted by Torta Jugosa featuring: @mia_anastasia_farrow, @theambercrane, and Miss Gay California USofA Newcomer 2025: @viviennevida.
RSVP on Yelp (10:30am-11:45am). Show fee $12 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.
HD Pride Center’s monthly LGBTQ+ HISTORY BRUNCH. This all-ages, substance-free event is a chance to connect, find resources, and discuss community challenges. Transgender Health and Wellness Center will do a special presentation. Topics of interests will be Employment options, Healthcare Questions, and Safety within Community.
Pride in July! Art, music, give aways and more! Bring your talent on the stage or come support the art! There will be resources and HIV rapid testing, free closet, food, art activities, drag performances, a dj set, and more. To get tickets and/or have your art displayed or to perform, sign up here.
Learn the basics of sewing with Gabrielle Dorado and take part in stitching your message or memory into the community soft sculpture. This collaborative workshop weaves together personal expression and collective storytelling. FREE event! Register here.
Get new-to-you clothes! Have clothes you never wear or no longer fit you/your aesthetic? Bring them to this week’s Swap Meet Redland Clothing Swap! XL/16+ Only Please. Visit the link above to learn more about their guidelines!
*Rumberxs Live Cabaret Dinner Show
RUMBERXS is a cabaret style production that showcases talented LGBTQ+ & BIPOC performers whose artistry in burlesque, pole, drag, and other specialty acts are inspired by the RUMBERAS of the 40s & 50s in Mexico’s Golden Age Cinema (La Epoca de Oro), the Vedettes of the 70s & Old Hollywood Film Noir. This week’s show will bring glitz and glamour to you ft drag performances, burlesque show and fire art, drag & polesque, bellydancing, and more!
Purchase tickets for the show here and then RSVP your table on Yelp (9:30-9:45 pm) for the 10pm show.
You are cordially invited to celebrate the diversity of the LGBT+ community in the High Desert! Join us for an afternoon of: Socializing and building relationships with fellow members and allies of the LGBT+ community, learning about the rich history of the LGBT+ rights movement and celebrating the vibrant diversity of the LGBT+ community in the High Desert. With Special Guest: Alex Cordova of Inland Empire Opioid Crisis Coalition (IEOCC) and Ari Leon of Transgender Health and Wellness Center. This event will be Potluck Style, please bring a dish to share, light refreshments, or snacks. Please RSVP here to help them plan accordingly.
*Emerging Legends drag brunch show
Weekly Saturday at 3:00pm
Discover new and rising legends in the drag scene! A spectacular Dinner Drag Show featuring your favorites and exciting new faces at Hamburger Mary’s Ontario. RSVP your spot on Yelp anytime between 2:15-2:45pm. Show fee: $7-9
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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.
The Menagerie Presents: Roulette Brunch hosted by Miss Rusty Waters. The queens won’t know what they’re lip-syncing to until they get on stage! Tickets available using link above. Please arrive promptly by 11:30am.
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
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