Pride All Year!

Pride Week 2025: June 21-28

Most events are free admission, but please kindly support our hosts by purchasing items for sale or making donations where available!

Rocky Horror Picture Show
Jun
21

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Join us for this interactive event! We have a floor show with some of the cast from O’Brien’s Orchestra and viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (Rated R). FREE ADMISSION

Theatre approved prop boxes will be available to purchase for $15

Costumes encouraged!

Doors at 8:00

Floor Show at 8:30

Movie at 9:00

Thanks to our sponsors: Lisa Hause Photography, Massimo and Jill Gerosa, and Kellie Salome ❣️

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Drag Brunch
Jun
22

Drag Brunch

Join us at Load Off Fanny’s for a special brunch menu and entertainment by the amazing Brewskis and Baddies drag ensemble! Hosted by Tara Cotta with performances by cast members Venus Rising and Yvonne D’Amour. Music by DJ Lavender Thug.

ages 18+

Doors at 11:00–brunch service begins at this time

Show starts at noon

Bring cash to tip performers!

Very limited tickets available so don’t wait! No tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets at $10 do NOT include food/bev

Thanks to our sponsors Jim Bond, Sophie Parrott, and Dave Tovar for your generosity!

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Youth Social
Jun
23

Youth Social

**Under 21

Bring your friends and have some fun! Pizza and drinks will be served. We will also have games, crafts, karaoke, and a movie available as well as door prizes! FREE!

Meet at Commerce Hall (upstairs above Commerce Cafe). Enter through side entrance on Market Street.

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Adult Social
Jun
24

Adult Social

Join is at Old Pal for a super fun time! Free admission

Sponsored by Community Vodka

More details to come…

21+

Sponsored by Community Vodka 🌈

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Queer Q&A
Jun
25

Queer Q&A

Meet us at Charlotte’s (above Little Trouble) and let us know your questions (write them down anonymously). A diverse panel of queer folks will answer appropriate questions and tell their stories.

Thanks to Suite 103 Hair Studio for sponsoring !

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Live Music!
Jun
26

Live Music!

Come on over to Load Off Fanny’s for some incredible live music by queer artists! There will be 2 bands playing between 7pm-10pm. First up welcome back The Guillotinas (anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist queer post riot-grrrl punk sound) followed by Powdered Wig Machine (art rock/psychedelic punk). Enjoy some food and bevs while you’re hanging out. No cover.

Thanks to Amy Clunie and Meghann (on behalf of KLKT Events) for sponsoring this event :)

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Dance Party with DJ Boi Orbison
Jun
27

Dance Party with DJ Boi Orbison

Let’s dance our booties off with the incredibly talented DJ Boi Orbison! Meet at O’Donnell’s for a super fun time! Bar will be open. More details to come…

Thanks so much to Cristina Valdés for sponsoring this event!

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Drag Talent Contest
Jun
28

Drag Talent Contest

The Drag Talent Contest features a number of amateur drag queens/kings competing for the title of Crown of Lockhart. Let’s give them all the love and tips!!

Free admission

Thanks to our sponsors for this event: Thorn & Bred and BarbsBQ!

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Valentines Masquerade Ball
Feb
7

Valentines Masquerade Ball

Doors at 7:00

Masks are always optional :)

Light refreshments will be served

Champagne toast at 10pm

Tickets $10 at the door. Cash (preferred), venmo, or paypal accepted

NO OUTSIDE DRINKS ALLOWED—the establishment has a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages as well as a full bar available for purchase

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Worst Christmas Party Ever: HoliGay Fiasco
Dec
13

Worst Christmas Party Ever: HoliGay Fiasco

We are teaming up with Lockhart Arts and Craft in conjunction with their annual Worst Christmas Party Ever! AND it’s on Friday the 13th!!!

We will ask for a donation at the door to benefit Pride of Caldwell County in effort to bring more fun events to the community.

Some of the fun at this party will include: Worst Drag Show Ever, Worst Tarot Reading Ever, Worst DJ Ever, Friday the 13th shenanigans

Potluck

NO OUTSIDE DRINKS ALLOWED (Drinks for purchase only. The estabilishment offers many NA options as well as a full bar)

Doors at 7pm

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Monthly Meeting—December
Dec
9

Monthly Meeting—December

Bring your friends and find out what’s going on with POCC!

Give us your input on what you would like to add to our calendar!

Meet at Lockhart Arts and Craft (the bar will be closed)

(All meetings are the second Monday of the month)

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Nov
11

Monthly Meeting—November

Join us and bring your friends to find out what’s happening next and let us know your ideas about what you would enjoy adding to our calendar!

Meet at Lockhart Arts and Craft (but the bar will be closed)

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Oct
14

Monthly Meeting

Join us and bring your friends! Find out what’s coming up with Pride of Caldwell County!

The meeting will be at Lockhart Arts and Craft but the bar itself is closed

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Finale at Fanny's
Jun
16

Finale at Fanny's

Whew! What a week! Come join us at Load Off Fanny’s for a finale you won’t forget! The kitchen will be closed but the bar will be open for non-alcoholic drinks as well as beer and wine/cider selections. We will have POTLUCK ALL DAY so bring your faves and share with all your friends! Vendors will be on site as well. If you would like to be a vendor, contact us at prideofcaldwellcounty@gmail.com.

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY (this will be outdoors but there will be swamp coolers and misters to keep you cool!)

Finale schedule:

The Fours String Animals 12-1

Jules Vaquera 1:15-2:15

Guillotinas 2:30-3:30

Karaoke 4-6

Jenny and the Jetts 8-10

FREE ADMISSION but tipping the musicians is highly encouraged!

So many thanks to Brownsboro Ranch for sponsoring this event!

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Professional Drag Show
Jun
14

Professional Drag Show

Come enjoy a spectacular show at Gaslight Baker Theatre after the Pre-Drag Hangout at Best Little Wine and Books! Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the theater. Beer and wine available by donation (the theatre cannot tell you this but we can!!!)

FREE ADMISSION but you will have more fun if you TIP THE PERFORMERS!

Performers include: Brigitte Bandit, Calor, Johnny Jimstone, Scarlett Ribbons, and the 2024 winner of the Drag Talent Contest!

Lovely sponsors for this event are Best Little Wine and Books and Poké In The Rear

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Pre-Drag Show Hangout
Jun
14

Pre-Drag Show Hangout

Come hang with us at Best Little Wine and Books and get in the mood for the Pro Drag Show! Wine by the glass or bottle service as well as a good selection of craft beer and nonalcoholic options will be available for purchase. There is also a little poké shop in the back (Poké In The Rear) if you need a bite to eat to keep ya going! This is within easy walking distance to the theater for the drag show :)

NO COVER

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Drag Talent Contest
Jun
13

Drag Talent Contest

Pride Week 2024 continues as we see amateur drag performers compete for The Crown of Lockhart at Gaslight Baker Theatre! Winner receives a crown, sash, and cash prize so sign up if you’re interested in competing :)

Join us for a fun evening and bring cash to tip performers!

FREE ADMISSION

Our gracious sponsor for this event is Cristina Valdés

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Queer Q&A
Jun
12

Queer Q&A

Have questions about the queer community or queer experience? Join us at Lockhart Arts and Craft as part of Pride Week 2024! We will have a panel to answer some questions. You will have the opportunity to write a question on a card anonymously and we will have the panel address as many as we can during the evening.

All ages

FREE ADMISSION but please support this business who does so much for our community by purchasing non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages whenever possible!

Thanks to the sponsor for this event, Wendy R Bookery and Gifts

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Jun
11

PFLAG Meet & Greet

PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Come get to know about our new Lockhart Chapter of PFLAG! The board of directors will be at Load Off Fanny’s to get the word out about what to expect and upcoming activities planned. Parents and allies are encouraged to attend.

Light refreshments and drinks will be available. (Fanny’s kitchen will be closed)

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Youth Social
Jun
11

Youth Social

We will take over Commerce Hall (above Commerce Cafe) for the youth social at 6pm to keep Pride Week 2024 going. There will be food and non-alcoholic drinks available as well as a selection of games, crafts, and door prizes! There will be a movie playing as well. Bring your friends, see old friends, and meet new ones!

**Youth and young adults under age 21 are welcome!

Thanks to our co-sponsors of this event: Simple Guidance as well as Joe Zapata and Jim Olin. Thanks to Commerce Hall for allowing us to use the beautiful space!

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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Jun
9

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Please join us for our Pride Week 2024 opening event at Gaslight Baker Theatre! We will start with a little floor show to get us all pumped up and will then view the full movie with interaction from the audience (as desired). Movie related costumes are encouraged!

FREE ADMISSION

Theatre approved prop boxes will be for sale for $15.

***This movie is Rated R and parental discretion is advised.

Doors at 7:00

Floor show at 7:30

Movie at 8:00

Thanks to our sponsor for this event, Lisa Hause Photography!

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Pride Week 2024
Jun
9
to Jun 16

Pride Week 2024

Come out to Downtown Lockhart and help us celebrate Pride Week 2024 in Caldwell County! We are so proud to bring so many events to you this week. Check out the schedule to see what’s going on and bring your friends to make it even better 🌈

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO ENTER!!

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Valentines Masquerade Ball
Feb
9

Valentines Masquerade Ball

Join us for an evening of fun, dancing, and celebration of love of all kinds! Tickets $10 at the door. Light refreshments served. Masks optional. Celebrate loving yourself or your partner! Lockhart Arts and Craft

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HalloQueer Costume Party
Oct
21

HalloQueer Costume Party

Join us for a fabulous costume party at Tank Town! Of course there will be a costume contest so get ready! Light snacks will be available and drinks will be for sale. A food truck will be on site as well. Suggested donation $5

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Community Evening Walk
Oct
17

Community Evening Walk

Meet at City Park Pool parking lot at 6:15 pm and we will start the walk promptly at 6:30 pm for a stroll through the park. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome to join as well.

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Planning Meeting
Oct
9

Planning Meeting

Join us for our monthly planning meeting! New faces always welcome! We are meeting at Load Off Fanny’s but the kitchen will be closed so bring a snack if you like. The main objective for this meeting is planning the details for the Halloween costume party. 👻

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Goods Exchange
Oct
1

Goods Exchange

Start cleaning out your closets, kitchen cabinets, linens, garage, attic, etc NOW! On the big day, bring your gently used items (no furniture please) to the event at Lockhart Arts and Craft and exchange for some other cool stuff. Anything left at the end of the event will be donated to HCWC

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