In 1981, the first documented cases of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) were reported in the United States. What followed was not only a public health crisis, but a wave of fear, misinformation, and stigma. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS, was poorly understood in those early years. Hysteria often overshadowed science, and harmful stereotypes were perpetuated, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community.
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the community will gather at The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and courageous joy as it hosts its annual Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) event. Taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Center, located at 401 S. Maryland Parkway, this year’s observance promises to be both affirming and unforgettable.
For nearly a decade, Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine has amplified the stories of Southern Nevada’s LGBTQIA+ community, spotlighting artists, entertainers, advocates, resources, and the everyday heroes who shape our culture. Now, Las Vegas PRIDE is taking that mission from the page to the mic with the launch of the Las Vegas PRIDE Podcast.
1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila, FLOOR! 2026 has one thing that other years didn’t: what is it, you ask? Auntie Norma popping up all around town for HAPPY HOURS! 2-4-1 and everything else! Just a simple little bit of community activism to support, to expose, and to have one heck of a good time at some of the best queer drinking establishments in Las Vegas!
Visibility is a powerful thing. It is the quiet courage of showing up as yourself. It is the boldness of telling your story. It is the decision to stand in the light, not for applause, but for impact. In this issue of Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine, we celebrate Women and LGBTQIA+ Visibility not as a trend or talking point, but as a living, breathing force shaping our community every single day.
There is no LGBT without the L or T, and this issue is dedicated to Women, AND it is also Trans Day of Visibility! PRIDE centers on resistance and progress, and now more than ever, our sisters and our Trans community are front and center!
We recently sat down with Sean Stuart, Las Vegas performance artist and Cofounder of For The Birds Productions, to discuss the philosophy of artistic expression/performance as a therapeutic/mental health process for dealing with stress and the world on a daily basis. He immediately took to the stage!
The start of a new year offers a natural pause; a moment to breathe, reflect, and ask ourselves who we want to become next. While the world loves to promote sweeping resolutions and dramatic reinventions, research (and lived experience) tells us something different: It’s the tiny, consistent choices we make every day that shape our lives in the most powerful ways.
The New Year is a great time to reassess wellness choices. But what if our decisions could never be changed? If our decisions at the start of our journey set the course forever, offered no turning back or opportunities for a “do over.” What if the choices made for you as a toddler determined your lifelong journey?
Long before Las Vegas evolved into the inclusive city it celebrates today, there was Le Café, a bold, unapologetic refuge for the LGBTQ+ community at a time when queer visibility came at significant personal risk. Its founder, Marge Jacques (c. 1935–2001), was more than a bar owner; she was a pioneer whose courage helped shape the city’s queer history.
