Solidarity Soirée 2026

Event Highlights:

• Date: Saturday, October 24th from 3pm to 7pm
• Location: The Marie Equi Center
• Ticket Price: Sliding scale $0+
• Hosted by: Mx. Dahlia Belle
• Drag by: Mr. Gay Pride Portland 2026 Willy Wankme
• Draglesque by: Duchex of Sweethearts, Karla Marx
• Headlined by: Team USA figure skater, competitive martial artist, and drag king: Hal Apenyo

This event blends celebration with purpose, uplifting trans, queer, and BIPOC health and wellness in Portland. Featuring comedy, drag performances, a silent auction, raffle prizes, drinks, and appetizers, hosted by local comedy star and featuring talent from drag titleholders.

This gathering offers community members and allies a chance to stand together in the face of escalating attacks on our community. Proceeds will sustain The Marie Equi Center’s core programs, including low-barrier affirming care, community health, systems navigation, and resources supporting LGBTQIA2S+ wellbeing throughout the region.

All are welcome, from long-time supporters to new friends committed to collective care and solidarity.

Support & Get Involved:

How has Equi impacted you? We'd love to hear from you! Submit a story, poem, piece of art that expresses the influence The Marie Equi Center has had on your life here: https://forms.gle/38s7E6e4Q9dhBXD9A

Can't attend the event but still want to make a difference? You can contribute by donating online or exploring volunteer opportunities. Every contribution, big or small, counts. https://marieequi.center

Volunteer: If you are interested in helping make this event great and becoming an event, please fill out the following volunteer form: https://forms.gle/TfjgAscgqg1CftsZ9

COVID-19 Safety: To protect our community, masks are required when not actively eating, drinking, or performing. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend. And thank you for helping us protect each other.

Accessibility Information: The venue is ADA accessible and fat-friendly. ASL interpretation will be provided. All restrooms are all-user and single stall.

For inquiries or additional information, please contact: Info@MarieEqui.Center