Jose Sarria Foundation
04/08/2026
Come celebrate the launch of a new picture book about pioneering activist Jose Sarria on May 6 at the Lookout at 5:30pm. Meet the co-authors Kyle Casey Chu (Panda Dulce) and Andrew Shaffer and snag some limited editions stickers by illustrator Cindy Lozito.
RSVP at the link below and pre-order your book today.
For the love of Mama Jose...
https://partiful.com/e/r0nYWF58VvI90JjiIoop?c=YV8OlALa
04/08/2026
We look forward to celebrating with you at the Jose Honors Gala on May 8 in Phoenix, AZ. For ticket and program ad info: https://imperialcourtaz.org/coronation/jose-honors/
This years honorees are:
Eunice Kennedy Smith, Spokane
Kippy Marks, San Francisco Ducal
Ralph Farinella, Florida
Stephen Dorsey, San Francisco
Stephany Bice, Waterfall Empire
Terry Sidie, Sacramento
Wayne Dietz / Roxie Bleu, San Diego
Courts of Distinction:
The Imperial Court of Arizona
The Texas Rivera Empire, Corpus Christi, TX
For the love of Mama Jose...
03/28/2026
If you are near Deland, FL, we hope you attend the History of Drag Pop Up Exhibit by Volusia Pride, which includes our beloved Jose Sarria.
For the love of Mama Jose...
Opening Reception Tonight! ✨
The History of Drag Pop-Up Gallery Exhibit opens tonight at the Volusia Pride Community Space.
Join us 7–9 PM for our Opening Reception featuring music, light snacks, and mimosas as we celebrate the launch of this special exhibit curated as part of our Q***r History Initiative.
📍 Volusia Pride Community Space
🎟 Free to attend | All ages welcome
Can’t make it tonight? You can still visit the exhibit this weekend:
📅 Saturday | 2–7 PM
📅 Sunday | 1–4 PM
Come explore the vibrant history, artistry, and cultural impact of drag — and help us celebrate the stories that shaped our community.
03/24/2026
Did you miss the Jose Sarria Pride Museum pop up in Palm Springs Fall of 2025? Here is video tour of a smaller display in PS for Jose's 100th birthday. Would you like to host a display in your city? Email us at [email protected] Donations accepted at josesarria.org/donate
For the love of Mama Jose...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3-moNl7u_c&t=152s
Jose Sarria Museum - Palm Springs From Oct 11 to Dec 15, 2022 to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Jose Sarria, the foundation created to honor him hosted a pop up Museum in Palm Springs, CA.Wh...
Before Pete Buttigieg. Before Stonewall. Before Harvey Milk. There was José Sarria. 🏳️🌈
The José Sarria Foundation 👉Jose Sarria Foundation has hosted powerful pop-up museum exhibits in Palm Springs — but now they’re working to permanently rent space for a dedicated Pride Museum honoring his legacy.
This would be a meaningful cultural and educational addition to Palm Springs — preserving early LGBTQ+ political history and making it accessible year-round.
History doesn’t preserve itself.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jose-sarria-pride-museum
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