A year older, and a week from Pride.

Sac Queens—

This week, I want to start with you. This is our 5th issue—really the 4th because the first one was more of a proof of concept—and there are already 203 of you!

And 72% of you have been opening up this email every week which is frankly ridiculous because the average email open rate is more like 30%. And, no one has unsubscribed!

Thank you for being here! And for being an original Sac Queen.

One personal note. A few weeks ago Thomas and I both turned a year older and celebrated our birthdays at EDC. Somewhere around 3 AM, slightly sweaty, deep in the Circuit Grounds stage, while sipping watery Liquid IV from my camelback, it hit me how great it is to be alive and in the moment.

Here is what that experience left me with, and I will keep it short.

Age is just a number (21 and 22 for anyone whose curious). It is never too late to start the thing, say the thing, or become the person you want to be. Life is precious and tomorrow is not promised, so take the trip, make the move, be your authentic self, and don’t put up with a situation that you have the power to change.

June 4–10.

The Business of Pride Networking Mixer: Thu June 4, 4:30–7:30 PM  ·  Hyatt Regency Sacramento (Regency Ballroom)
Tonight. The professional version of the Pride pre-game at 1209 L Street, co-presented by Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Sac Pride, and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. Moderated panel on showing up authentically at work, then networking with light bites, drinks, and drag performances. RSVP on Eventbrite. Read More

River Cats Pride Night: Thu June 4, 6:45 PM first pitch  ·  Sutter Health Park
Tonight. At 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento. The Sacramento River Cats host their LGBTQ+ Pride Night against the Tacoma Rainiers, and the first 500 fans through the gates get multicolored carnations from local florist Iron and Ivy Floral, a local LGBTQ+ owned business. It also lands on Taps & Trivia Thursday, so expect $9.16 rotating local taps (yes, the 916), $5 domestic drafts, and interactive in-game trivia. Baseball, beer, and a bouquet. Read More

Drag Queen Bingo: Thu June 4, 7–9 PM  ·  Mango’s  ·  $20 cash to play
Also tonight. Sacramento Rainbow Chamber’s monthly Drag Queen Bingo at Mango’s, this round benefiting CASA’s work with foster youth. Doors at 6:15, eight games for $20 cash. Sequins optional, winning questionable. Hosted by @sacrainbowchamber. Read More

Pride Bootcamp at Fitness Rangers: Fri June 5, 5:30 PM  ·  Fitness Rangers (1717 34th Street)  ·  free
Join Fitness Rangers as they kick off Pride Month with a fun, FREE community workout taught by one of our coaches from the LGBTQIA+ community. No pressure. No cost. Just an awesome group of people coming together to sweat and celebrate. Friday, June 5 at 5:30 PM. Spots are limited, so sign up through the Mindbody app or the link in the @fitnessrangers Instagram bio. After class, we’ll keep the celebration going with a casual hang out at Sac Yard. Read more.

Concerts in the Park: Fri June 5, 6–9:30 PM  ·  Cesar Chavez Plaza  ·  free
Free Friday-night concert series at 9th and J, every Friday through June 26. This week’s headliner is Souls of Mischief. Not queer-specific, but on a Friday night every gay in town routes through this park, so you will find your people. Follow @cipsacramento for the full lineup. Read More

Bike Party Sac: Ride The Rainbow: Fri June 5, 7 PM  ·  21+
Sacramento’s monthly group bike ride goes full Pride for the June edition. Meet-up spot drops the week of, so follow BikeParty Sacramento for the address. Helmet and homosexuality both encouraged. Read More

Girls Trip Hyperpop Night at Badlands: Fri June 5, 10 PM  ·  Badlands  ·  21+
Pride Month kickoff at @badlandssac, 2003 K Street, with DJs Halo, Cliffy, and Marcos rotating, gogo dancers, and a vacation-wear dress code. The Zara Larsson theme is doing the heavy lifting. Grab your girls and go. Read More

Cobweb Cabaret: Sat June 6, 8 PM  ·  Crest Theatre (1013 K St)
Eclectic burlesque on the Crest’s historic downtown stage, starring Emma Vauxdevil and a lineup of top talent. High glamor, spine-tingling, and just gay enough to be in this newsletter. Tickets via Ticketmaster. Read More

Sacramento Republic FC Pride Night: Sat June 6, 8 PM kickoff  ·  Heart Health Park
Republic FC takes on Monterey Bay FC for Pride Night, presented by Western Health Advantage. The ticket-and-specialty-Pride-scarf package starts at $40. Wrap yourself in Pride and yell at men running into other men. Read More

HUSH at Badlands: Sat June 6, 9 PM–close  ·  Badlands  ·  21+
First-Saturday monthly at @badlandssac, 2003 K Street. DJ Halo on the decks, all-women and femme gogos. The femme-forward Badlands night. Speak softly, dance hard. Read More

PRIDE Kickoff Day Dance Party at Roscoe’s: Sun June 7, 3–6 PM  ·  Roscoe’s (2007 K St)
Day party at Sac’s LGBTQ+ and women-owned wine lounge, with music, sun, and the obvious wine pairing. Teneral kicks off Pride week with this one. Reservations on Tock. Read More

Roscoe’s Drag Brunch: Sun June 7, 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM  ·  Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers (upstairs)
Weekly Sunday drag brunch upstairs at 2007 K Street. $18 bottomless mimosas with any entrée. Two seatings, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Tickets close an hour before showtime. Tip your queens like they paid your rent. Follow @roscoes916. Read More

RPDR All Stars Morgan McMichaels at Faces: Sun June 7, meet & greet 8 PM, show 9 PM  ·  Faces Nightclub  ·  21+
At 2000 K Street. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Morgan McMichaels live at Faces, hosted by the club for Pride kickoff weekend. Presale VIP meet and greet is $20 and includes a pre-show photo; show admission is charged separately at the door. The meet and greet tickets are limited, so move now. Read More

Trivia Mondays at Teneral Cellars: Mon June 8, 6:30–8:30 PM  ·  Teneral Cellars  ·  free
Weekly trivia at Sac’s queer-owned wine lounge, 1050 20th Street. Free to play, every Monday. Start the week with a little knowledge and a lot of wine. Follow @teneralcellars. Read More

Tallac Tuesdays: Tue June 9, 7:30–9:30 PM  ·  Tallac Lounge  ·  21+
At 3982 60th Street, a neighborhood dive well outside the Lavender Heights core. For two and a half years, a small crew of gay neighbors has run this pop-up to grow queer visibility and a good time east of Midtown. Expect cheap drink specials, games, music, chill vibes, and some light to heavy flirting. Read More

Journey With Grief: Wed June 10, 6–7 PM  ·  Sac LGBT Community Center  ·  all welcome
Grief and loss are about more than losing a person. They can mean the loss of identity, of security, of relationships and friendships, of life, or anything that leaves a wound behind. Journey With Grief is a support group for anyone carrying any of it, held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at the Sac LGBT Community Center’s temporary location. It is open to the whole LGBTQ+ community and to allies. No one is asked to talk or share, and what you bring doesn’t have to start out grief-related. Sometimes it just helps to say what is on your mind and know someone is listening. Co-facilitated by Andrew Williams. Read More

The Trivia Show at The Depot: Wed June 10, 9 PM  ·  The Depot  ·  free
Weekly trivia at 2001 K Street, hosted by Just Josh, free to play with teams up to six. Prizes for the top three and rotating drink specials all night. Come test your knowledge, or come watch smarter people do it. Read More

Pre-Pride HIV Testing: Mon–Fri through June 13, 10 AM–5:30 PM  ·  Sac LGBT Community Center (Midtown + South Sac)
Last week to get tested and grab a free Sacramento Pride weekend pass. Midtown takes walk-ins or appointments. South Sac is appointment only. Get the check-in done before Pride weekend chaos. Book Midtown  ·  Book South Sac

Trevor Project 55-Mile Pride Ride Challenge: June 1–30  ·  virtual
The Trevor Project’s Pride Month fundraiser, logged on bike, foot, wheels, or whatever you’ve got. Move 55 miles in June and raise funds for the work of ending suicide among LGBTQ young people. Sign up online and start counting. Read More

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Liquid Therapy: Pure Pride 2026 at Badlands: Fri June 12, 5:30–7 PM  ·  Badlands
At 2003 K Street in Midtown. Outword Magazine’s Liquid Therapy happy hour opens Pride weekend at Badlands. Ninety minutes to get loose before the weekend swallows you whole. Read More

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus at Teneral Cellars: Fri June 12, 6:30–8 PM  ·  Teneral Cellars (1050 20th St #110)
The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus performs two sets at Teneral Cellars, a Pride weekend kickoff at the LGBTQ+ and women-owned tasting room. Reservations on Tock. Read More

Heated Rivalry: A Pride Dance Party at Faces: Fri June 12, doors 9 PM  ·  Faces Nightclub  ·  21+
Pride weekend kickoff at @faces_sacramento, 2000 K Street, with music by Leadfoot and pop-up drag by Sasha DeVaroe. The kind of late-night chaos Faces is built for, and the next morning is Sac Pride. Pace accordingly. Read More

Sacramento Pride 5K Run & Walk: Sat June 13, 8:40 AM  ·  Old Sacramento (111 I St)
The official Pride weekend pregame: a morning 5K through Old Sac, start and finish near the Delta King, the day before the March and right before festival doors open. Run it, walk it, strut it, or sashay it, all paces welcome. Cross the rainbow finish line, then rest up for the weekend ahead. Read More

WÜKI Block Party at Barwest Midtown: Sun June 14, 3–8 PM  ·  The West Lot (Barwest Midtown)  ·  21+
Pride-Sunday afternoon block party at Barwest’s West Lot. WÜKI headlining, Chango and DJ JB on support. Outdoor, summer energy, the obvious pivot from the march or the festival. Read More

Here’s Where I Stand: Sacramento Lavender Chorus Premiere: Sun June 14, 5 PM  ·  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (2620 Capitol Ave)  ·  $20 suggested
The brand-new Sacramento Lavender Chorus debuts with a Pride Sunday premiere concert at Trinity Cathedral, in collaboration with @sacgaymenschorus. Tickets at sacramentolavenderchorus.com or $20 at the door. Refreshments in the courtyard after, gossip encouraged. Read More

Gay Skate at The Rink: Tue June 16, 6–9 PM  ·  The Rink  ·  $25, $15 students
Pride on skates at 2900 Bradshaw Rd, with DJ Pocket on the music and Roselia hosting. Proceeds benefit the Gender Health Center and the Mr. Bolt Travel Fund. Wobbling permitted, sequins encouraged. Read More

Rainbow Chamber Networking Mixer, Pride Edition: Tue June 16, 6–7:30 PM  ·  MOSAC  ·  free for members, $10 non-members
Pride-edition mixer at the Museum of Science and Curiosity, paired with a Lady Gaga laser light show, because of course. Hosted by @sacrainbowchamber. Free for members, $10 for everyone else. Register online. Read More

Rhinestone Cowboy: SGMC’s 2026 Pride Show: Fri June 19, 7 PM  ·  The Sofia (B Street Theatre)
The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus puts a queer rhinestone twist on country classics at 2700 Capitol Ave. Cowboys, cowgirls, cowtheys, all welcome. Additional shows Sat June 20 (3 PM and 7 PM) and Sun June 21 (3 PM). Follow @sacgaymenschorus, tickets via B Street Theatre. Read More

Rocky Horror Prom: Sat June 20, 9 PM  ·  Historic Colonial Theatre
A Prom and Pride themed Rocky Horror screening with live shadowcast from Amber’s Sweets at the Historic Colonial Theatre. Glitter-soaked, fishnet-immersed, callbacks encouraged. Vote for Prom King, Queen, or Monarch before the disco ball claims us all. Read More

Category Is Pride: 10’s Across the Board: Mon June 22, 5:30–8:30 PM  ·  Ace of Spades (1417 R St)  ·  free–$13.30
The California LGBTQ Caucus and the CA LGBTQ Foundation throw a Ballroom night at Ace of Spades, with some of the West Coast’s best Houses. Duck walk your way in. Face, body, joy, drinks, and sweets on the menu. Only 300 tickets, and proceeds fund the LGBTQ+ Foundation Scholarship and Research programs. Read More

Pride at the Old Sugar Mill: Yadao Trio Live: Sun June 28, 3–5 PM  ·  Old Sugar Mill (Clarksburg)
At 35265 Willow Ave in Clarksburg, minutes from Sacramento. The Yadao Trio plays a two-hour Pride celebration set among the tasting rooms. More than a dozen wineries under one roof, live music, and a Sunday with nowhere to be. Read More

Dashin’ Down the Delta: Sun Aug 16  ·  Sacramento  ·  not a timed run
Sacramento’s newest summer tradition, a run-walk where the costume is the whole point and the clock is not. Build a themed group, wear the wig, match the shirts, and move at whatever pace keeps it fun. Registration open now. Read More

Boas & Bow Ties Gala (save the date): Thu Oct 22, 6 PM  ·  Sacramento
The Sacramento Rainbow Chamber’s annual queer gala. Bow ties go on, boas come out. Far out, but worth a calendar hold. Details to come. Read More

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