Bursting with Pride

Sacramento Pride doesn’t take place until June, but area celebrations are already getting started. Here are a few events taking place this week focused on the local LGBTQIA community and its allies:

The biggest of the lot is Davis Pride on Sunday, May 21, in Central Park (401 C Street in Davis). It kicks off at 9 a.m. with a run for equality and segues into a free, family-friendly festival at 11 a.m. Presented by the Davis Phoenix Coalition, the festival features games, a food court and zones geared toward kids, as well as a stage hosting live performances all day long. Find the full schedule at http://davispride.org.

More than 600 Sacramentans are expected to descend onto Sacramento State University’s ballroom (6000 J Street) for the ninth annual Q-Prom, a party for LGBTQIA and friends ages 13-20. Organized by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, this year’s dance carries the theme, “Out Of This World.” In other words, space-themed attire is encouraged. It starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, and tickets include snacks, desserts and beverages, in addition to a safe space to groove. Grab $15 tickets at the door or buy them for $10 online at https://tinyurl.com/sacramentoqprom.

That same evening at 7:30 p.m., History in the Making will screen at the Guild Theater (2828 35th Street). The documentary follows a grassroots organization’s quest for marriage equality, from Proposition 8 in California all the way to 2015’s historic Supreme Court decision. After the screening, stick around for a discussion with filmmaker Fred Anguera. Get your $15 tickets at http://hitm17.brownpapertickets.com.

The monthly Fridays are a Drag show at Badlands (2003 K Street) also lands on this week. Always a raucous good time with an indescribable amount of glitter and sequins, this particular evening also features a very special guest: Trinity Taylor, who is currently killing it on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Things get started at 8 p.m. Friday, May 19. More details at www.sacbadlands.com.