Help raise the flag for Pride in Lincoln City

The Shades

The Lincoln City Pride Festival might not be until June, but luckily you don’t have to wait until then to party with the Lincoln City Pride Committee. Have fun while raising funds at a colorful night of live music, dazzling drag performances, dancing and a silent auction at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, Jan. 18.

Sweeney Gray, Lincoln City’s drag pianist and queer horror creator, will perform live with his band, The Shades. Up next will be all kinds of fabulous drag, when Gray joins local performers Mai Faye-Rit and Misty Magi and Eugene-based artist Lyta Blunt.

The silent auction will include gift certificates and other goods from local businesses.

Proceeds from the silent auction and concessions will go towards funding this year’s Lincoln City Pride Festival, scheduled for June 29. You can help fund-raise for the festival by making a suggested donation of $20 for admission to this event or double the amount at $40 to sponsor someone else's seat. The funds raised will help ensure that the 2025 Lincoln City Pride Festival is as spectacular as last year.

Saturday’s event kicks off at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy 101. For more information, email lcpridefest@gmail.com. To donate to this annual event, call the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 541-994-9994.