Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, June 1-8.
EVENTS
City of San Fernando Progressive Pride Flag Raising Ceremony: San Fernando Mayor Celeste Rodriguez joins with San Fernando City councilmembers, LGBTQ+ representatives and local dignitaries for the event, 9 a.m. June 1. The public is invited to attend and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community and in helping to eliminate prejudice. The city adopted a resolution in 2021 to declare the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month in the city. San Fernando City Hall, 117 Macneil St. 818-898-1204. www.sfcity.org
Drag Yourself to the Valley: Billy Francesca hosts the third annual event with performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Detox and Alyssa Edwards, 8 p.m. June 1. Cast includes: Lolita Colby, Dax, Emerson, Kyra Jete with Kenny, Miami Knight, Butter McGhee, Miami Knight, Michael Silas and DJ Patrick Kuzara. Doors open, 7 p.m. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $105; $185 (VIP seat and photo meet-and-greet). The Garland, ballroom, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Details and tickets: bit.ly/45z8Smn
Conejo Orchid Society Show and Sale: The event includes orchid exhibits by members and opportunities to ask questions about growing orchids, 1-6 p.m. June 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3; noon-2 p.m. June 4. Demonstrations on how to re-pot and care for orchids — 2 p.m. June 2 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 3. Cash or check for purchases. Thousand Oaks Library – Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. 805-410-3803. www.conejoorchidsociety.org
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow: The 21st intertribal powwow begins with an open flute circle and preview of arts and crafts vendors, 6-9 p.m. June 2 (all wind instruments and their players are welcome to join in). Powwow, with gourd dance, cultural demonstrations, drumming and food, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 3 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 5. A veterans honoring will be…
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