This Saturday in celebration of PRIDE, the LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas will host La Parrillada del Orgullo, its first BBQ geared towards the LGBTQ's Latin community of Southern Nevada. Connecting to the Latin LGBTQ+ community to support groups, programming, and services remains a challenge due to the stigma that continues to exist in Latin culture. The … [Read more...] about The Center Hosts “La Parrillada del Orgullo” – a Latin BBQ in Celebration of PRIDE
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Go Bold at Temptation Sundays at Luxor Beginning Sunday, May 23
Longest-Running LGBTQ+ Pool Party in Las Vegas Returns for 11th Season The hottest pool ticket in town is back as Temptation Sundays returns to Luxor Hotel and Casino bolder and better than ever for its 11th sizzling season. Beginning May 23, Las Vegas’ longest-running LGBTQ+ pool party will be held at Luxor’s North Pool every Sunday through … [Read more...] about Go Bold at Temptation Sundays at Luxor Beginning Sunday, May 23
The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announces its annual benefit, ‘20 & 21 Honorarium, to be held on October 1, 2021, under the stars at Caesars Palace Neptune Pool. Since the 2020 Honorarium was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Center is doubling up on its honorees to celebrate LGBTQ+ advocates from 2020 and 2021. The theme of the event is … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas Shows Its Ongoing Pride with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
The Entertainment Capital of the World Invites All To Revel in Adult Freedom From annual events to amazing entertainment, Las Vegas proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and empowers travelers to embrace who they are year-round. Featuring a wide variety of LGBTQ+-driven entertainment, dining, nightlife and special events, Las Vegas is the ultimate, inclusive escape for … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Shows Its Ongoing Pride with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
Statement from Silver State Equality on Derek Chauvin Verdict
Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization committed to a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people and all Nevadans, released the following statement from State Director André C. Wade regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict announced minutes … [Read more...] about Statement from Silver State Equality on Derek Chauvin Verdict
Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
There are only a few openly LGBTQIA+ tournament poker players. The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas hopes to change those odds with a new program called Poker 101: All In. Starting in May, The Center will offer Poker 101: All In, a six-week class that will cover the basics needed to be a force at the table in No-Limit Hold'em poker tournaments. A local gay poker professional who is … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announced that Wayne Cassard has been elected chairperson of the Governing Board of Directors. Cassard replaces Brian Hosier, who joined the staff as chief operating officer. Cassard joins Ryn Bartel as vice-chairperson, Osen Pogoson as treasurer, and Shalom Stephens as secretary. Cassard is the market director of human resources for … [Read more...] about The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will participate in the annual National LGBT Health Awareness Week by hosting a healthcare organization in its lobby starting on March 22, 2021. Sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBT Health, the event brings awareness to discrimination and health disparities that affect individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender … [Read more...] about The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week
The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is opening up to safely offer in-person support groups and services. Some groups will continue to meet via Zoom. “We did our best this past year as many of our support groups were able to meet online and as restrictions eased, we did socially distanced events outside in our parking lot,” Nicole McNee, The Center’s volunteer and … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The Switch Closet ReOpens at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
The Switch Closet at the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will reopen after closing for a year due to COVID restrictions. The Switch Closet will reopen on March 11th by appointment only and will be open every Thursday and Friday from 3-5 pm. “We provide a comfortable and easily accessible way to access clothing and cosmetics to express oneself authentically through fashion,” … [Read more...] about The Switch Closet ReOpens at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada