TRANS PRIDE

VENTURA COUNTY

Your hub for all things transgender and gender diverse in Ventura County. We'll constantly update the site with the latest local events, a huge list of resources, and feature trans performers and creators of all kinds. If you want to be included email info@thetransverse.net

Trans Pride Week 2025 begins March 24! See highlights below and check the calendar for more info.

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Community events and support

A weeklong celebration in March featuring fun events for all ages including game night, a party, concert, art show, and more, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility.

The solemn and powerful event, held yearly on (or near) November 20th, honoring the members of our community in the US that we've lost to violence and self-harm.

Every other Sunday our trans peer group meets to laugh, chat, and address the questions and issues our members are facing. Often followed by a fun dinner out.

Boundless meets the 4th Friday to help partners of transgender individuals navigate the unique challenges and celebrate joy in gender expansive relationships.

Events Calendar

Trans Pride Week & Trans Day of Visibility

March 24th - 30th, 2025

The inaugural Trans Pride event in 2024 was a great success. We're back with another amazing set of events for March of 2025. Encompassing Transgender Day of Visibility, the Trans Pride Ventura County event is a fun and fabulous week-long celebration of the strength and resilience of the trans community and our wonderful friends and allies.

Trans Pride Ventura County features youth and all ages events, a game night, parties, a faith and spirituality resources, and most importantly connection!

Game Night at The Tipsy Goat​

March 24 - Monday​ - 6-9pm

Join us for and all-ages night of Queeraoke and games at Tipsy Goat in Thousand Oaks.

We'll be doing lots of Queeraoke, hosted by Tati the Queen of Moonstruck Entertainment. You know her from her regular karaoke nights at the El Rey Cantina in Camarillo.

When

March 24, Monday • 6-9pm

Where

The Tipsy Goat • 159 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Concert

Ryan Cassata and the Top Surgeons • Myles Bullen • Flared Base

Ryan Cassata and The Top Surgeons headline our first ever Trans Pride Week concert!

With "rainbow rapper" Myles Bullen and local favorites Flared Base.

We have two ticket options: General Admission, and VIP which includes a concert shirt (delivered after the show), a meet and greet after, and we'll give a ticket to someone who can't afford one in your name.

When

March 26, Wednesday • 7-10pm

Where

The Mystery Shop
420 S A St, Unit A, Oxnard

Planned Parenthood TDOV Celebration

Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with PPCCC

Join PPCCC on March 27th in Ventura as we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility! We will celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people by watching film clips, learning stories, and being in community. PPCCC will provide food and drink tickets for those that RSVP and attend.

When

March 27, Thursday • 6-8pm

Where

RSVP for location

Book Signing and Talk

Tilly Bridges: Begin Transmission - The Trans Allegories of The Matrix

Come meet Tilly Bridges, author of Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix. She's done a deep dive of all the Matrix movies, going scene by scene, to analyze every subtle (and overt) reference to the trans experience.

If you're a fan of the Matrix, you need this book. If you're trans and not a fan of the Matrix, you need to read this book and go watch the movies again.

When

March 28, Friday 5-7

Where

Smitten Bookstore
365 E. Main Street, Ventura

Kids & Family Event

Ages 2-12

Bring the kids and have fun with activities and games in a safe and welcoming space.

We'll have fun activities, face painting, coloring, and goodie bags for the kids.

This event is sponsored by our good friends at PFLAG Ventura.

When

March 29, Saturday • 10am-12:30pm

Where

Diversity Collective Ventura County
2471 Portola Rd Suite 100, Ventura

Art Show

Can You See Me?

Come check out the creative side of the trans community in Ventura County and Qori's long-running "Can You See Me?" art show.

Special thanks to our friends at Ventura Therapy for hosting this event.
Ventura Therapy Collecctive logo. Features a thing outline circle emblem showing a sunset over rolling hills with the text "Ventura Therapy Collective" stacked to the right.

When

March 29, Saturday • 6-9pm

Where

Ventura Therapy Collective
5550 Telegraph Rd, Ste A, Ventura

Faith & Spirituality Service

Living in Truth: A Day of Visibility and Empowerment

This year we're excited to offer our first faith and spirituality service for members of the trans community from all backgrounds of faith, spirituality, or beliefs for a non-denominational service that focuses on community, morality, and humanity.

The service will also include speeches from members of our community on the importance of living their truth.

When

March 30, Sunday • 10am-12:00pm

Where

Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3331 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park

Trans Day of Visibility Party

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility and the end of Trans Pride Week with the trans community. Let's show them we're not going anywhere and that our visibility and our solidarity is our strength!

Our DJ, Sea will be providing a "high vibrational" soundtrack for a fun evening of mingling, dancing, and celebrating the beauty of our wonderful community.

We will have an auction of fun items including a 3' tall tiki totem provided by Tiki-Tura, and the Queer of the Year slot for 2025.
Act fast. Tickets are free but space is limited.

When

March 30, Sunday • 5-8pm

Where

Paddy's Bar & Lounge
2 W Main St, Ventura

SBTAN Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) Saturday, Apr. 5 @ 4 pm Join us to celebrate our transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming community members. Enjoy food, art, music, dancing, and fun. Send an email to submit art, volunteer, or learn more.

When

April 5, Saturday • 4pm - 10pm

Where

Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
1535 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara 93101

Thank you, Ventura County

We want to thank everyone that joined us and made the first annual Trans Pride Ventura a HUGE success! We had incredible support from Ventura County as well as Ventura City.

We'll be updating the site with lots of great new information. For updates, join the mailing list (below on the page), join the Facebook group, and follow us on Instagram @transprideventura

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Trans Pride Ventura Merch

Snapback Cap

This slick, embroidered Trans Pride Ventura icon snap-back cap is available in all black and black and silver.

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Trans Pride VC Planning Team

Lead Coordinators

Emily Kailyn

Founder, The Transverse • Host of The Transgender Show

Qori Moorehaul

Artist • Vice Chair-Ventura Arts & Culture Commission

Planning Committee

Rayna Nichols

Christina Nichols

Celia Sanhya Daniels

Tess Allen



Liz Campos

Evan Skotchdopole

Cody Norris

Nyssa Van Doreen

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