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Las Vegas Pride 2014 Weekend Events Guide

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Selena D’Angelo, Miss Las Vegas PRIDE 2013, participates in the 15th annual PRIDE night parade in downtown Las Vegas, Friday Sept. 6, 2013.
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Las Vegas Pride returns for its 31st year this weekend, with Friday's Night Parade and Saturday's Pride Festival taking place in Downtown Las Vegas. But the fun doesn't stop (or even start) there, as a number of LGBT community events, nightlife soirees and pool parties around town complement the main events. Here's where to show your pride all weekend long:

THURSDAY

Gay Days Las Vegas Welcome Pool Party at Luxor Pool The third-annual weekender returns for another installment during Las Vegas Pride week. The four-day extravaganza kicks off under the sun with DJs Eddy D and Axis. September 4, doors at 10 a.m., $5, locals free, non-locals free until noon.

Shedonism: LGBT Yappy Hour at Rumor Hotel Shedonism, the official women’s events of Las Vegas Pride, began Wednesday night at Downtown’s Inspire—but there’s much more fun to be had, including this dog-friendly happy hour at the off-Strip boutique hotel. Where else can you mix and mingle, cocktail in hand, with (wo)man’s best friend? September 4, 6 p.m., free.

Youth Pride Talent Show at the Center The under-21 Youth Pride Week festivities culminate Thursday night at Downtown’s LGBT Center, with local youth showing their skills on stage. September 4, 7-9 p.m.

Artist Talk: Gender and Queer Lifestyle Celebrated Thru Art at Sin City Gallery San Francisco-based artist Suzanne M. Shifflet discusses the inspirations and themes present in her five-year body of work, which will show from October 2-14 at the Arts Factory space. September 4, 8 p.m.

Official Boy’s Party at Share If a live performance by Yara Sofia of RuPaul’s Drag Race won’t sell you on this thirsty Thursday event, maybe its $10 liquor bust will. September 4, doors at 10 p.m., free.

Liaison at Bally's

Liaison at Bally's

Ladies of Liaison at Liaison Let’s hear it for the boys! The Drai’s nightspot celebrates female impersonators during its Pride weekend kickoff, with local drag queens Desarae and Elena Pendavis presiding over the festivities. And that ’80s song reference wasn’t just for fun, as songstress Deniece Williams joins the party for a live performance. In the booth: DJ Mashup King. September 4, doors at 10 p.m., $20, locals free.

Shedonism: Sin at Marquee The female-focused fun continues at Marquee’s Boom Box Room, where Whitney Mixter and Sara Bettencourt from Showtime’s The Real L Word reality show play host. September 4, doors at 10 p.m., $10.

FRIDAY

Soakin’ Wet at Luxor Pool Gay Days Las Vegas continues with another poolside bash, with Heather Mariana of Beauty Kitchen hosting and DJs Chris Adams and Ryan Tiffin supplying the under-the-sun soundtrack. September 5, doors at 10 a.m., $20, $10 locals (free until noon), $10 non-locals until noon.

Shedonism: Vice DayClub at Rumor Hotel Pool DJs CLA and Vtech provide the tunes for Shedonism’s Friday afternoon fête. September 5, noon, $5.

15th Annual Pride Parade

Las Vegas Pride Night Parade The LGBT community and its friends and allies come out in numbers for the big march down Fourth Street (from West Charleston Boulevard to Ogden Avenue, with a main stage stationed at Bridger Avenue). It’s a cavalcade of public figures, nightclubs, casinos, community groups and supportive businesses, all gathered to celebrate the fabulosity that is the Las Vegas gay community. Tip: Arrive early to get both good viewing and parking spots—the latter will be at a premium given that it’s also First Friday. September 5, 8 p.m., free.

Meet Way Over the Rainbow at Meet Las Vegas Stroll down the street for Meet’s after-parade party. September 5, 8 p.m.

Post Pride Party at Charlie’s Las Vegas RuPaul’s Drag Race alum India Ferrah performs alongside other local queens like Keyska Diva and Des’ree St. James. Did we mention the gay country-western bar’s $10 well and $20 premium liquor busts from 9 p.m.-midnight? September 5, 9 p.m. (drag show, 10:30 p.m.), free entry.

September Birthday Bash: Pride Edition at Flex The gay bar offers free beers and wells for all September birthdays Friday night. September 5, 9 p.m., free.

Official Pride After Parade Party at Piranha Catch a later drag show with Keyska Diva, India Ferrah and more at the Fruit Loop nightspot. Thirsty? Spring for the $25 liquor bust. In the booth: DJs Majesty and Vago. September 5, doors at 10 p.m. (drag show, 11:30 p.m.), free.

Shedonism: Lust at Moon The girls’ celebration continues with a post-parade party, featuring a performance by pop artist Ivy Levan. September 5, doors at 10 p.m., $20.

#TGILiaison at Liaison DJ Laszlo and pop artist Ashleigh Elliott provide the tunes at the Strip-side gay nightspot. September 5, doors at 10 p.m., $20.

SATURDAY

Water War at Luxor Pool Chippendales hunk James Vaughan hosts this Gay Days Las Vegas splash bash, featuring beats by DJs ChiChi La Rue, Bret Law and Sinna-G. September 6, doors at 10 a.m., $20, $10 locals (free until noon), $10 non-locals until noon.

Pride Festival at Clark County Amphitheater The annual, family-friendly event features LGBT vendors and services, bars, food vendors and a lineup of entertainment featuring musicians, vocalists and the requisite female impersonators. Among the headliners: RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorite and Australian Idol alum Courtney Act and vocalist Mister Chase. September 6, noon-10 p.m., $15 (18+), $10 (ages 6-17), children 5 & under free.

Shedonism: Eve DayClub at Rumor Hotel Pool DJs Angie Vee and Annalyze spin under the sun at the off-Strip boutique resort at the Saturday afternoon installment of the weekend-long girls’ celebration. September 6, noon, $10.

Xposed! Sunset Pool Party

Xposed! Sunset Pool Party

Xposed’s #WearYourPrideLV Pool Party at the Tropicana Beach Club Tropicana’s weekly gay pool party features beats by DJ Kidd Madonny Saturday afternoon. September 6, noon, $20, free from noon-1 p.m. with guest list (at xposedlv.com).

Queer Art Panel Discussion at Cockroach Theater San Francisco-based Suzanne M. Shifflet and local artists and art activists like Richard Hooker, Brian McCarthy, Todd VonBastiaans, JK Russ and Dr. Laura Henkel convene for a conversation about the presence, importance and relevance of queer art Saturday afternoon. September 6, 2 p.m.

Vegas is Out at Liaison Out Magazine teams up with the LVCVA to present this evening affair at the Bally's nightspot, featuring complimentary Stoli cocktails and appearances by Chippendales performers Jaymes Vaughan and Gavin Mchale and the iconic Jubilee cast. September 6, 7 p.m., free.

Gay Days Las Vegas Nite Party at Piranha The Fruit Loop nightclub welcomes Gay Days Las Vegas expo attendees with its Dirty Pop party, featuring its pectorally blessed DJ Drew G and dancefloor-clearing drag show Goddess, hosted by India Ferrah. September 6, doors at 9 p.m., free.

Official After Festival Party at Share Still up for partying after a day in the sun spent at the Clark County Amphitheater? RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Morgan McMichaels performs at the fest’s afterparty, with DJ FX Fabian in the off-Strip club’s booth. September 6, doors at 10 p.m., free.

I’m So Fancy at Liaison Halleloo! RuPaul’s Drag Race breakout star Shangela stops by the Bally’s club for a fabulous night of female impersonation. Divas Las Vegas cast members Andrew Ryan and Coco Montrese (also a Drag Race alum) also perform, with DJ Nick Ayler in the booth. September 6, doors at 10 p.m., $20.

The Jump Off at Meet Las Vegas The Downtown venue plays host to Pride’s first-ever urban party Saturday night. September 6, 10 p.m., $20, $15 until midnight.

Shedonism: Envy at Rain Ladies will be getting their “Booty Bounce” on “In the Dark” at the Palms nightspot Saturday night, as “Like a G6” electropop artist Dev takes the stage at the often-closed danceteria. September 6, doors at 10 p.m., $30.

SUNDAY

Pride Brunch at Simon No Pride weekend would be complete without a culminating, hangover-slaying brunch, and if Kerry Simon’s playful fare can’t manage to woo you, just try resisting the Death Star-like gravitational pull of the star chef’s Bloody Mary and champagne bars. September 7, doors at 10 a.m., $30.

Shedonism: Eden DayClub at Rumor Hotel Pool Girls: This is your final chance to frolic in your almost-birthday suits. Who will be the surprise guest for Shedonism’s last splash bash of the weekend? You, hopefully. September 7, 11 a.m., $10.

Pride Men’s T-Dance at Blue Moon Resort Bathing suits are never optional for male pool-party attendees—except at the Blue Moon. Take your pride to the extreme by peacocking around at Vegas’ enduring Sunday T-Dance in whatever amount of clothing you deem comfortable. A DJ is scheduled, but you’ll probably never notice him. September 7, 1 p.m., $20.

Temptation Sunday

Temptation Sunday

Aqua Pool Party at Luxor Pool Temptation Sundays at the Luxor wraps itself up in Pride drag this Sunday, with DJ Matt on music duty and local LGBT socialite J.Son hosting. Tip: Text VEGAS to 77948 and arrive between 1-2 p.m. to dodge the cover. September 7, 1 p.m., $20, $10 locals and Luxor guests.

Official Pride Latin Party at Piranha Hot papis will converge for this Latin-flavored Pride extravaganza, with live acts Sonora Mar Y Mar and La Banda Maguey and DJs Virus and Vago. Tip: Text GAY to 83361 and arrive between 10:30-11:30 p.m. to score drink specials. September 7, doors at 10 p.m., free.

Shedonism: Salvation at Commonwealth Don’t miss Salvation, the final throwdown of the lesbian-oriented Shedonism marathon. Sounds like your soul depends on it. Also: All-girl Canadian alt-rockers Hunter Valentine performs. September 7, 10 p.m., $20.

Unlocked: All Hail the Queen at Liaison This Pride version of Liaison’s industry/locals night puts the drag divas of Las Vegas front and center. Don’t throw shade on this party—that’s the performers’ job. September 7, doors at 10 p.m., $20, locals free.

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