Pre-Pride Month Events 2026

April 1, 2026 | San Diego Community College District

The inclusive pride flag The San Diego Community College District’s four colleges, San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar colleges and the College of Continuing Education invite you to attend districtwide events during the 2026 Pre-Pride Month Celebration.

Wednesday, April 1

Noon to 1 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ Students at SDCCD: Data Forward and Insight- Centered
Join on Zoom - LGBTQIA+ Data workshop
This workshop will help participants use both quantitative data and lived experiences to strengthen belonging and support for LGBTQIA+ students across SDCCD.
Hosted by SDCCD Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research. Facilitated by: Jamie Sykes

Monday, April 6

9:30 to 11 a.m.
Safe Zone Training (Review)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong, Chau Dang, and Amara Tang

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Shots that Slay with Career Services
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong, Chau Dang, and Amara Tang

2 to 3 p.m.
SDCCD District Queer Alliance Monthly Meeting
Join on Zoom - Queer Alliance
A Districtwide Collaboration
Facilitated by: DQA Members

Wednesday, April 8

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free Mobile HIV Testing
San Diego Mesa College Pride Center, Room D102
Facilitated by: Lucio Lira and San Ysidro Health CHIP Program

2 to 3 p.m.
SDCCD Pride Parade Planning Meeting – T-Shirt Contest
Join on Zoom - Parade Planning
A Districtwide Collaboration
Facilitated by: Dean Luke Menchaca

4 to 6 p.m.
Addressing Gender Based Violence in the LGBTQIA+ Community
San Diego Mesa College, Room G102
Facilitated by: Casa Cornelia Law and Lucio Lira

Thursday, April 9

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Book Club: House in the Cerulean Sea (Chapters 5-8)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125 / Hybrid (Zoom TBD)
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

4:30 to 6 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ Networking Event
San Diego City College, Room L-206 (Intercultural Center)
In Collaboration with the Career Center
Facilitated by: Nathen Ortiz and Roger Sanchez

Monday, April 13

Noon to 1:30 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ Healing Circle
San Diego Mesa College, Room D102
Facilitated by: Lucio Lira and Ari Garcia

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
You are Study Abroad: LGBTQIA+ Experience and Tips
San Diego Mesa College, Room D102
Facilitated by: Dora Schoenbrun-Fernandez, Michael Harrison, and Alex Estada

Wednesday, April 15

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 1)
San Diego City College, Room L-206 (Intercultural Center)
Facilitated by: Nathen Ortiz

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 1)
San Diego College of Continuing Education, West City Campus Room 124B
Facilitated by: Lisa Carulli

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 1)
San Diego Mesa College, Pride Center, D102
Facilitated by: Lucio Lira

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 1)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125 and I-101 Auditorium
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Thursday, April 16

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 2)
San Diego College of Continuing Education, West City Campus Room 124B
Facilitated by: Lisa Carulli

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 2)
San Diego Mesa College, Pride Center, D102
Facilitated by: Lucio Lira

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CCC LGBTQIA+ Summit Watch Party (Day 2)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125 and I-101 Auditorium
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Monday, April 20

Noon to 1 p.m.
Pompoms and Friends
San Diego Mesa College, Pride Center, D102
Facilitated by: Hanna Padilla Barajas, Professor of Spanish

9:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
“Saving Face”:
Screening & Discussion - Saving Face in LGBTQIA+ Relationships and AAPI Communities
San Diego Mesa College, Location TBD
Facilitated by: Vivian Ton, Jennifer Derilo, Ella DeCastro Baron, Trish Guevarra, and Dr. Hai Ly Tran

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Pathways to Pride: Threads of Pride
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125 (Pride Center)
Zoom: TBD
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Tuesday, April 21

Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Apply for Graduation Workshop (Option 1 of 4)
Register: Graduation Workshop Option 1
Hosted by San Diego Mesa College
Facilitated by: Evaluation Department

4 to 4:30 p.m.
Apply for Graduation Workshop (Option 2 of 4)
Register: Graduation Workshop Option 2
Hosted by San Diego Mesa College
Facilitated by: Evaluation Department

Wednesday, April 22

9:30 to 11 a.m.
Safe Zone Training (Review)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125
Register for April 22 Safe Zone Training
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong, and Chau Dang

Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Apply for Graduation Workshop (Option 3 of 4)
Register: Graduation Workshop Option 3
Hosted by San Diego Mesa College
Facilitated by: Evaluation Department

4 to 4:30 p.m.
Apply for Graduation Workshop (Option 4 of 4)
Register: Graduation Workshop Option 4
Hosted by San Diego Mesa College
Facilitated by: Evaluation Department

Thursday, April 23

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Pathways to Pride: Mood and Affirmation Journaling
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125
Zoom: TBD
Facilitated by: Sophia Abueg, Cheyenne Larsen, and Miramar Mental Health Services

Monday, April 27

10 a.m. to Noon
Pre-Pride Hat Making Day
San Diego Mesa College Pride Center, Room D102
Facilitated by: Sage Shevkolenko and Jesus Salazar

1 to 2 p.m.
Community Circle: “What’s the Sitch”
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Tuesday, April 28

Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Apply for Graduation Workshop (Option 5)
Register: Graduation Workshop (Option 5)
Hosted by San Diego Mesa College
Facilitated by: Evaluation Department

2 to 3 p.m.
Monthly Pride Meeting
San Diego City College, L-206 (Intercultural Center)
Facilitated by: Noel Puga

9:30 a.m. to Noon
Safe Zone Training (2.5 Hour)
San Diego Miramar College, Room I-125 (Pride Center)
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Wednesday, May 5

4 to 5 p.m.
Lavender Celebration
San Diego Miramar College, Room K2-108
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong and Chau Dang

Tuesday, May 12

5:30 to 7 p.m.
Grad Cap Decor Party!
San Diego Miramar College Pride Center, Room I-125
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong, Chau Dang, Maya Kosa (Presenter)

Wednesday, May 13

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Pathways to Pride: Financial Planning and Security
San Diego Miramar College Pride Center, Room I-125
Facilitated by: Michael Tiong, Chau Dang, Maya Kosa (Presenter)

5:30 to 7 p.m.
Lavender Celebration
College of Continuing Education, 1901 Main St., San Diego, Room 103
Facilitated by: Lisa Carulli

Monday, May 18

4 to 5:30 p.m.
5th Annual Lavender Graduation
San Diego City College, Room MS-140
Facilitated by: Nathen Ortiz