Oxford Film Fest Pride Screening: Upstairs Inferno
On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire: an event which held the title of "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History" for 43 years. Sponsored by Oxford Film Festival and Sarah Isom Center for Women & Gender Studies. A discussion will be held after the film. Facebook Event 6 PM, Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Code Pink: Rainbow Birthday Bash
OutOxford invites you to celebrate yourself as an individual. It's time to have that birthday party you have always deserved! Dance, Dj's, Drag Queen Shows, Halftime Themed Show, and A Special Performance by The Dixie Dicks! Come to dance, meet, and bond with your community in this safe space. This is a LGBTQ+friendly and protected event. All over 18 are welcome! Proud Larry's (map)
9:30 PM, Proud Larry's
May 4
3rd Annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ students who have successfully navigated the college experience. 4 PM, Union Ballroom
Dine With Pride Join us to celebrate Pride with James Beard nominee and LGBTQ Rights Activist Chef Bill Smith as he brings his southern comfort food to Oxford for a very special night at City Grocery. Call City Grocery for reservations. 6 and 8 PM, City Grocery
Pride Concert: Beach House
In conjunction with Pride Weekend, $1 per ticket will go to the Isom LGBTQ Arts, Culture, and Community Development Fund. 7 PM, The Lyric Oxford
May 5th
Oxford Pride Parade
The Oxford Pride parade will begin and end at the University Depot parking lot. Parade participants will meet at 12:30 pm, and the parade will start at 2 pm. The parade will take Presidential Debate Way to University Avenue, then up to Lamar Blvd, around the Courthouse Square, and back to the Depot. All are welcome to march in the parade or line the route in support. 2 PM, Various Locations
Pride Fundraiser: Let's Make a Wheel of Bingo and Drag Show Excitement has never been so naughty ~ your host, the sensational Todd Thunder!
New Orleans Todd Thunder (a.k.a Todd Shaffer) is multi-talented artist and actor. Before moving to New Orleans Todd was director of the Modern Primitive Art Gallery in Atlanta, GA, one of the nation’s leading galleries for outsider art in the south. He was responsible for gallery operations as well as corporate sales to the House of Blues Collection, the largest public art collection. “Let’s Make a Wheel of Bingo” is his own avant-garde, camp creation, and unique spin on America’s love affair with trivia and the game show!
Following Let’s Make a Wheel of Bingo, it’s drag time with performances by headliner and New Orleans artist Coca Mesa plus Miss Oxford Pride 2017 Baby Holliday, Tupelo’s Kiera Mason, and Memphis Freak Nasty! 7:30 PM, The Lyric Oxford
