Events

Need support in your LGBT 101 course? We’ve got you covered! Join PASS Mentor Bryan Fuenes for dedicated tutoring and academic support in a welcoming, affirming environment.

Bryan is available to help with course concepts, assignments, and study strategies—whether you have specific questions or just want a space to stay on track and connected with your learning.

All students enrolled in LGBT 101 are encouraged to stop by—no appointment needed. Come as you are, ask questions, and build community while strengthening your academic success.

Thursdays
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
LGBTQIA+ Pride Center (Com-306)

Join us for a welcoming, student-led support space designed to uplift and connect LGBTQIA+ students. Facilitated by Pride Center student worker Alexia Dragiana, this peer support group offers an opportunity to share experiences, build community, and support one another in a safe and affirming environment.

This is a non-clinical, peer-based space where students can talk openly, listen, and find connection with others who may share similar identities or experiences. Whether you’re looking for community, support, or simply a place to be heard—you belong here.

All are welcome. Confidentiality and respect are expected.

March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, and May 19
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
LGBTQIA+ Pride Center (Com-306)

The LGBTQIA+ Pride Center invites you to join us for a special Introduction to Ballroom & Voguing Workshop here at El Camino College.

Ballroom culture is a vibrant artistic and cultural movement created by Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities, where dance, fashion, performance, and chosen family come together in celebration of identity and self-expression. Voguing, made famous through ballroom competitions known as Balls, blends storytelling, rhythm, and powerful poses into a unique form of movement.

During this interactive workshop, students will learn:

• Basic Vogue movements
• The history of Ballroom culture
• The culture of Houses and Balls
• How Ballroom created community and belonging for LGBTQ+ people

No dance experience is required—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun.

Featured Facilitator

Julian Xiong (Julz Peaches)
Julian Xiong, also known as “Julz Peaches” of the Kiki House of Peaches, is a Hip Hop practitioner, educator, and artist from Fresno, CA, currently based in Orange County. He holds an MFA in Dance from the University of California, Irvine, and serves as dance faculty at El Camino College, Ventura College, Oxnard College, and Santa Ana College.

March 10, March 26, April 7, April 23, and May 7
1:15PM – 2:15 PM
Social Justice Center (Com-204)

Come experience 3 of the 10 paintings from Love Letters by Fabian Debora, featured in the exhibition Kieva Campbell: A tribute to April Savino, the Sister I Never Met.  Our exhibition Kieva Campbell explores the effects of Depression and Mental Health Issues on people, artists, and society as a whole. The event will feature artists, poets, academics, athletes,
doctors, and others sharing their experiences with Depression and the solutions they’ve found.

Fabian Debora is an accomplished and multi-faceted artist, educator,
and community advocate, deeply influenced by his Chicano heritage
and his dedication to social causes. His artwork Love Letters explores
Humanity, Love, Healing, Resilience, and Connection through a series of
10 paintings, with an accompanying book of Love Letters, and a 15-
minute film that visually encapsulates the message of Humanity,
Intimacy, Vulnerability, and Importance of Love Letters and how they
help to destigmatize the image of someone who was formerly
incarcerated through an expression of Love.

February 26
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
El Camino College Art Gallery

Join us for a powerful and affirming conversation exploring the many ways queer identities intersect with womanhood. This student-led panel will center diverse voices and lived experiences, highlighting how each individual defines, navigates, and celebrates womanhood on their own terms.

Come ready to listen, learn, and engage through thoughtful, respectful dialogue. Whether you’re seeking connection, understanding, or community, this is a space for reflection, visibility, and empowerment.

All are welcome.

March 18
1:15PM – 2:15 PM
Social Justice Center (Com-204)

This student-led panel creates space for transgender and gender expansive students to share their lived experiences, reflect on identity and belonging, and speak openly about navigating college, community, and self-affirmation. Through storytelling and dialogue, panelists will highlight the importance of visibility—not just to be seen, but to be heard and respected.

April 2
1:00PM
Social Justice Center (Com-204)

Come watch the critically-acclaimed 2019 animated feature film! Steven Universe is a franchise created by queer artists, and the show overcame many barriers to representation & inclusivity for children’s television.

The event will begin with a brief history and discussion of queer representation in children’s media and why it matters.

April 21
1:15PM
Social Justice Center (Com-204)

Can you be LGBTQIA+ and religious? What happens when identity and faith intersect?

Join us for an honest and compassionate conversation led by two affirming pastors who will explore the lived experience of being both LGBTQIA+ and people of faith. This dialogue will address the historical tensions between religion and the LGBTQIA+ community while offering perspectives rooted in love, affirmation, and spiritual belonging. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to engage in reflection, ask questions, and explore how spirituality and identity can coexist—not in conflict, but in wholeness.

April 30
1:00PM
Social Justice Center (Com-204)

Join us for a vibrant and empowering week as El Camino College celebrates Pride Week from May 17–22! This annual celebration honors the resilience, contributions, and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and community members. Through a series of dynamic events, Pride Week creates space for joy, reflection, education, and connection—affirming that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

We kick off the week on Sunday, May 17 by marching together in the Long Beach Pride Parade, proudly representing El Camino College and standing in solidarity with the broader LGBTQIA+ community.

The celebration continues on Monday, May 18 with our high-energy Drag Show, highlighting the artistry, performance, and cultural impact of drag.

On Tuesday, May 19, we honor our LGBTQIA+ graduates during the Lavender Extravaganza, a heartfelt celebration recognizing their achievements, resilience, and journey.

Join us on Thursday, May 21 for our Pride Festival, a fun-filled day of music, food, resources, and community, hosted in partnership with the Gender Sexuality & Alliance (GSA) Club.

We close out the week on Friday, May 22 with our annual Pride Prom—a joyful, affirming space to dance, celebrate, and show up fully as yourself.

Pride Week is more than a celebration—it’s a declaration of visibility, community, and belonging. We invite all students, employees, and community members to participate, learn, and celebrate with us.

All are welcome. All are valued. All belong.