Long Beach Pride is just a few weeks away and there are plenty of events lined up to get us through the weeks leading up to the May 15th Pride Weekend celebration.   Below are a list of events happening around Long Beach that are either benefiting or supported by the Long Beach Pride organization.

Mr., Miss & Mrs. Gay Pride Long Beach Pageant
Presented by:  The International Imperial Court of Long Beach, Inc.
Flux Bar 17817 Lakewood Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
Ph. (562) 633-6394
Saturday, May 1, 2010, Door at 8:00 PM, Contest at 9:00 PM
Join us and see who the next Mr., Miss and Mrs. Gay Pride Long Beach will be.  Proceeds to benefit the International Imperial Court of
Long Beach Charities, a 501(c)3 Corporation.

Draglicious
Presented by: Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity
California State Long Beach Campus, Beach Auditorium
Saturday, May 1, 2010, Door at 6:30 PM
Join Delta Lambda Phi for this amateur drag show.  Presale tickets $10, $15 at the door.  Proceeds to benefit Delta Lambda Phi and the LGBT Resource Center at Cal State Long Beach.  For more information contact Russell.g.daniel@gmail.com

Honor a Quien Honor Merece
Presented by: Bienestar Human Services
525 E 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90813
Friday, May 7th, 2010, 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM
We are honoring those Mexican Artists who throughout time have made History.  We will also be encouraging our clients to live the experience of Long Beach Pride 2010.

Mr. Bear/Cub Long Beach Pride Contest 2010
Presented by: the International Imperial Court of Long Beach, Inc.
Piston’s, 2020 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Saturday, May 8, 2010, Door at 9:00 PM
Contact ibempress38@yahoo.com or (562) 565-7489 for information
Come one! come all! See who will be the next Bear/Cub winner.
Proceeds to benefit the International Imperial Court of
Long Beach Charities, a 501(c)3 Corporation.

GLBTQ Youth and Self-Esteem
Presented by: California Families in Focus
1017 Obispo Ave, 2nd Fl, Long Beach, CA 90804
Ph: (562) 900-8686
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Presenters will provide a presentation on Self-Esteem, Identify Low Self-Esteem and Educate youth on boosting High Self-Esteem.  Topics will also cover body types, color coordinating and makeovers.

Mr. and Miss Flux 2010
Presented by: Flux Bar
17817 Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
Ph: (562) 633-6394
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 9:00 PM
Join us for this fundraiser to benefit AltaMed Health Services.

Laugh Till You Tinkle
Presented by: Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc.
Laugh Factory, Long Beach, 151 S Pine Ave, at the Pike
Thursday, May 13, 2010, Door at 7:45 PM
Tickets $20.00 with a 2 drink minimum.
Purchase tickets on-line at longbeachpride.com or at the door. Reservations must be made by calling the Laugh Factory.  For more information call (562) 495-2844
This star studded night of comedy features: Judy Tenuta, Jason Stuart, Jason Dudey, Annie McKnight and Erin Foley, hosted by our very own Carlease!

The Pink Party
Be sure to wear pink as you party the night away for a good cause. Promenade Square Park. Friday, May 14, 2010, 7pm
DownTownLongBeach.org
(562) 436-4259

A Concert in the Park – A Celebration of Faiths
Presented by: Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc.
Bixby Park Band Shell, Long Beach, CA
Friday, May 14, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A family event of Spiritual Music presented in a non-denominational setting.

18th Annual Shoreline Frontrunners 5/10k Pride Run and 5k Walk
Presented by: Shoreline Frontrunners
Junipero parking lot at Junipero & Ocean Blvd, ( Start and Finish Point)
For information call (310) 408-5271
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 8:00 AM
Join us for the 18th Annual Shoreline Frontrunners 5/10k Pride Run and Walk along the beautiful shoreline bike path.  Local Long Beach businesses sponsorship money and gifts are donated to various local LGBT youth, education and health groups.  Last year Shoreline Frontrunners donated over $6,000.

Abby Dee’s Book Signing and Reading
“Open”, 2226 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
Ph: (562) 499-OPEN
Friday, May 14, 2010, 7:00 PM
Abby Dees’ book reading and signing for “Queer Questions Straight Talk” (Release date May 15, 2010)

America’s Gay Bachelor 2010
Presented by: myPartner.com
Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What makes a man “America’s Most Eligible Gay Bachelor?”  Join us for the Grand Finale with a tea dance, live fashion runway show, celebrity guests, and hundreds of America’s most eligible bachelors.  Information at www.americasgaybachelor.com

Pride Communion on the Bluff
Presented by: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Bluff Park, on Ocean Blvd between Coronado & Redondo Aves
Sunday, May 16, 2010, 8:30 AM
Ph; (562) 491-3174
Everyone is welcome to join us for an inclusive celebration of the Eucharist.  Get in the Spirit before the Pride Parade.