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Love will be in the air at Trinity Pride Fest this Saturday.

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Today is the day! The annual Trinity Pride Fest at Magnolia Green Park Saturday (1201 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth, @TrinityPrideFW) is 6pm-10pm with live music by international pop sensation David Archuleta plus Britton & The Sting, drag performances by Deja Dubois, JT Davenport, Sapphire Davenport, Salem Moon, and more, plus DJ CP spinning throughout the night. Hosted by Kylee O’Hara Fatale, this event is free to the

public. Read more about it in this week’s Music feature.

Later in the evening, Halo’s Bar & Grill ft Rainbow 2.0 (3500 Alta Mere Dr, Fort Worth, 682-250-2923) will be the site of the after-party. Bad Bishes Unite presents An Evening with Roxxxy Andrews, featuring the Halo’s Angels: Dulce Srutts, Kristi Davenport, Loretta Armani Mack, Sapphire Davenport, and Salem Moon. Doors open at 10pm, and the show starts at 11pm. Tickets start at $30 at XOXO-Sofia.TicketLeap.com/.

You can also get this party started with a sweet transvestite from Transssssexual Transylvania. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is screening at the Ridglea Theater (6025 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-7389500) with a live shadow-cast by local theater troupe Los Bastardos (@LBCast). Doors open at 8pm, and the movie starts at 9pm.

No outside props or drinks will be permitted, but audience participation and costumes are encouraged, as is the tradition with this cult classic. Prop packs with all the necessary items will be available for $7. Tickets start at $7 on Eventbrite.com. This event is strictly 18+.

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Whether the City of Fort Worth makes an official proclamation or not — check out our news section for more — June is indeed Pride Month. The monthlong world party began in June 1970 with Gay Pride Week, a public demonstration and celebration marking the first anniversary of the violent police raid at the New York gay bar the Stonewall Inn. Locally, our LGBTQIA+ community and their many allies put on a lot of special events to show support and par-tay.

Let’s do the Time Warp again at the Ridglea Theater on Saturday.

Whether due to inevitable life losses or having cut ties with toxic family Sunday members, not everyone has a loving father to visit with on Father’s Day today. Higher Purpose Emporium (505 W Northside Dr, Fort Worth, 682-207-5351) invites you to celebrate with a welcoming “found family” instead. The free Not-aFather’s-Day Queer Meet-Up & Found Family Gathering is 7:30pm-9:30pm. Enjoy a “free mom hug” from owner Ivy Garcia, along with activities and divinations. For more information on Pagan Pride events, visit ShopHPE.com. continued on page 12

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Fort Worth, 817-446-4792) raise awareness and funds throughout the month with its Stride for Pride program, in which people are encouraged to move together 40 minutes a day — walk, run, bike, swim, dance, and more — today thru Sun, Jun 30, in recognition of that fact. To become a challenger and set up your personal fundraising page, visit CovenantHouseEvents.org.

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Get a “free mom hug” from Ivy at the Not-aFather’s-Day Queer Meet-Up on Sunday at Higher Purpose Emporium.

divination and readings for fun. Admission is $5 or a donation of four canned goods for the “love cart.” To RSVP, visit ShopHPE.com.

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Another nonprofit is helping LGBTQ youth by tackling homelessness. As 40% of all Monday homeless young people in this country identify as LGBTQ+, national organization Covenant House and local chapter Covenant Group (801 Cherry St, Ste 2400,

Shannon Osbakken wants everyone to feel welcome at all three of her businessSaturday es, this month especially.

The Bearded Lady, Fade to Black Tattoo Studio, and her newest endeavor, Tropic Lady, are all hosting Pride parties today.

From 11am to 3pm, The Bearded Lady (300 S Main St, Fort Worth, 817-349-9832) offers its annual Pride Brunch. Then from 8pm to 11pm, it’s time for a drag show at Tropic Lady (2719 Race St, Fort Worth, 817349-8034), and from noon to 10pm, there’ll be Flash Day specials at Fade to Black (209 S Jennings St, Fort Worth, 817-878-4349).

There is no entry fee at any of these events.

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Patrick Mikyles, creator of Drag with Me! The Show and last year’s readSunday ers’ choice for best Drag Performer in our annual Best Of issue, hosts his fourth annual Pride Night Lights event at Club Reflection (604 S Jennings St, Fort Worth, 817-819-5277). Starting at 7pm, seven local DJs will spin EDM at this epic rave to close out Pride Month. Tickets are $10 at PrideNightLights4.Eventbrite.com.

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Enjoy free admission to three museums and special nighttime programming at the Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party on Fri, Jun 21.

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Higher Purpose Emporium (505 W Northside, Fort Worth, ShopHPE.com) Sunday wants you to “come with your wyrdness and best bird call” to the Rainbow Crow Party from 8pm to 11pm. Let your inner freak fly, embrace your inner “wyrdo,” and participate in witchy activities with bones, coins, crystals, and trinkets, including

Vinyl Lounge (314 E Hickory St, Ste 121, Denton, 940-218-6987) would like to Friday wish a happy Pride Month to all the vamps, ghouls, and goblins out there.

Join them at their second annual The Pride of Frankenstein party at 8pm. The crew will be outside spinning EBM, dark dubstep, dark wave, goth, and industrial music until 2am.

Artists will sell jewelry, objets d’art, paintings, posters, and more on-site. Cover for this 21+ event is $10 at the door.

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The volunteer team at the Fairmount Community Library (1310 W Allen Av, Friday Fort Worth, 682-710-3223) promises a “vibrant celebration of love, equality, and diversity” at their Pride Social 7pm-9pm. This free all-ages event includes pride swag giveaways, face painting, queer history, and trivia. Those 21+ can BYOB it with a valid ID. For updates and more details, follow Facebook.com/ FairmountCommunityLibrary.

Across town, the Dallas Arts District (2001 Flora St, 214-744-6642) invites you to its Pride Block Party 6pm-midnight. Three museums — the Crow Museum of Asian Art (2010 Flora St, 214-979-6430), Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N Harwood St, 214-9221200), and Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St, 214-242-5100) — have partnered to create a free family-friendly event with Pride-centric activities, artwork, a community mural, gourmet food options, museum tours, and special programming. For more, visit Facebook.com/DallasArtsDistrict.

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Luxury Living Redefined: North Fort Worth Welcomes a New Community

Community events happen monthly, like the painting of this mural by the local school district.

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In the vast sea of available properties, a lighting to create the perfect ambiance. beacon of luxury living emerges, a tes- Select units offer private yards, providing a tament to sophistication and elegance. unique retreat for outdoor enjoyment.

The community at Kessler Apartments The Kessler Apartments (6761 Sandshell Blvd, Fort Worth 214-972-3067), our city’s is designed to provide a luxurious living newest addition, is a significant milestone environment. From the resort-style pool in the realm of upscale apartment living. for relaxation, and poolside grilling This architectural marvel, nestled in a stations for social gatherings, to the dog vibrant community, stands as a symbol of park complete with a covered pet pavilion modernity and refinement. seating area for pet lovers, Kessler offers residents a and private garages for sanctuary of tranquility added convenience, these amidst the bustling energy amenities make Kessler of modern life, with its Apartments a standout unique features. choice for individuals and Strategically located families looking for a luxright off 35 and Western urious living environment.

Center, between downtown As your move-in day Fort Worth and Alliance approaches, it is clear that Town Center, Kessler the Kessler Apartments are Apartments offer residents more than just a residenunparalleled convenience. tial community — it is a With a plethora of dining, testament to the enduring shopping, and entertainappeal of luxury living in ment options at their doorFort Worth. With its unstep, residents can easily paralleled amenities, prime explore the area’s cultural All fur babies are welcomed location, and commitment scene or enjoy the natural to excellence, the Kessler here! beauty of nearby parks and Apartments is poised to trails, making it an ideal become the premier deschoice for those who value accessibility. tination for those seeking the ultimate in Kessler Apartments stand out with apartment sophistication. their two distinct unit color schemes: resiFor further inquiries, to schedule a dents can choose between sleek dark brown tour, or to learn more about The Kessler, or crisp white cabinets, adding a personal- call today or email kessler@zrsmanageized touch to their living spaces. Each unit ment.com. Visit LiveKesslerApts.com to is equipped with smart washers and dryers, explore the community and begin your stainless steel appliances, and dimmable journey towards luxury living today.

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Kessler Apartments has a resort-style pool for relaxation.

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Celebrations Community Church wishes you a Happy Pride Month!

Living Local Feature by Jennifer Bovee

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In a conservative city in a conservative state, not all area churches welcome the LGBT

Jorene says her prayer is that each person who enters our doors will sense the “extravagant hospitality” that is offered here and that they will know they have indeed found a home — a family of faith.

Celebration is a vibrant part of the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. In addition to participating in groups that support and encourage people, they also provide food for children with weekend food insecurity, participate in the Tarrant County Justice Network, and are a distribution site for Meals on Wheels. The calling is simple: Let the light of God’s love shine through all they do and say.

Whether you are traveling to Fort Worth for Trinity Pride Fest or live in the area and are just seeking a welcoming church to visit, consider stopping in. Jorene and her

Celebration is a church for all.

congregation extend an on-going invitation to visit with them. “We want you to know that we will always save a seat for you.”

Join them for services on Sundays at 10am. If you cannot attend in person but want to check out a nonjudgmental, inclusive church, all services can also be viewed on YouTube (@ CelebrationCommunityChurch130).

Read more promotional features from other local organizations at FWWeekly.com in the Blotch section.

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Paster Jorene thinks of Celebrations as a church for all people.

community. Second only to the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, the largest area church with such outreach is Celebrations Community Church (908 Pennsylvania Av, Fort Worth 817-335-3222), led by Jorene Taylor Swift.

Yes, you read that correctly. (Fabulous coincidence, right?)

Paster Jorene, as she’s known, thinks of Celebration as a church for all people.

“Our congregation is made up of people from many different faith traditions, and our worship style has aspects of those backgrounds,” she says. “We offer tradition without judgment.

One of their newest members describes their experience at their new church home as just that…home. “I grew up in a wonderful church. When I walked into Celebration the first time, I knew I was at home.”

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Y’all Means All at Celebration Community Church

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Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays!

Every Second Thursday is different than the last — mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection. You’ll never think of museums in the same way again.

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DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON MONTH

See Seratones this weekend at Levitt Pavilion.

From arts and culture to sporting events and everything in between, there’s something special to do almost every day in Downtown Arlington, including these events. No wonder Mayor Ross has proclaimed June to be Downtown Arlington Month!

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As part of a “music-friendly community,” Levitt Pavilion Arlington (100 W Abram St, 817-543-4308) hosts free concerts from most Fridays to Sundays at 7:30pm. As with all shows at The Levitt, open seating is available on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

You can also bring your own food and coolers with beverages, including alcohol, but please do not bring glass containers. For more info, visit LevittPavilionArlington.org. This weekend, see the Seratones with Patrick Pombuena Community Orchestra on Fri, Jun 14.

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The 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration at The Levitt is Sat, Jun 15 at Levitt Pavilion Arlington (100 W Abram St, 817-543-4308), hosted by MC Howard the Second and Winfred Dalcaour. The gate opens at 4pm and music starts at 5pm with opening act, Dallas-based neo-soul/jazz-funk band Celestial Clockwork.

There will also be activities, food trucks, and vendors around the lawn.

Self-described as “just a bunch of chaotic nerds sharing their love of video games and nerd culture through the power of music,” Reggie T. & The Boneheads btings their brand of hip-hop, funk, jazz, R&B, and rock fusion, plus “a side of the good ol church,” at 7pm. Then, The Sensational Barnes Brothers headline at 10pm. Does their name ring a bell?

RTTB has recorded with Dan Auerbach, the lead singer of The Black Keys. Known for a musical blend of old and new, they are “a real gem in the gospel/soul scene.”

SAT-SUN, JUNE 15-16

Join the folks at Kung Fu Tea (101 E Abram St, Ste 170, @KFTArlingtonTX) for Arlington’s Crossing Into Summer noon-9pm Sat-Sun, Jun 15-16. This event features artists, food, and giveaways, including a chance to win an Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch. For more information, keep an eye on Facebook.com/KFTArlingtonTX. For info about more upcoming events in Downtown Arlington, go to DowntownArlington.org/Events/ Calendar or follow them at Facebook.com/ DowntownArlingtonTexas.

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B Y S N E H A D E Y , T E X A S T R I B U N E , O P E N C A M P U S

Gov. Greg Abbott recently ordered the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ignore a Biden administration rule that expanded federal sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students.

The Biden administration recently revised the rules for Title IX, the sweeping civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at federally funded colleges and K-12 schools. The new rules, which are set to go into effect in August, redefined sex discrimination and sex-based harassment to prevent misconduct based on sex stereotypes, pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. It codifies initial guidance documents that prompted Texas Attorney

A version of this story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.

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Abbott orders Texas to ignore Biden administration’s new federal protections of LGBTQ students.

General Ken Paxton to sue the Biden administration last year.

On X, Abbott wrote, “Congress wrote Title IX to protect women. Biden, with no authority to do so, rewrote Title IX to protect men who identify as women.”

Abbott’s order came the same day Paxton announced he had sued the Biden administration to block the Title IX changes.

Texas joins a growing number of Republican-led states that have berated the new rules, setting the stage for a legal fight over LGBTQ student protections. The GOP says the Biden administration misinterpreted the intent of Title IX. In its final interpretation of the law, the Biden administration sought to extend a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court case decision related to workplace discrimination to students. The high court ruled in Bostock v.

Clayton County that Title VII also applied to gay and transgender workers.

The Title IX changes also walk back rules set during the administration of former president Donald Trump that required “live hearings” in which students accused of sexual misconduct could question accusers in a courtroom-like setting. The Biden administration kept Trump-era provisions that allow informal resolutions and prohibit penalties against students until an investigation is complete.

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