The Wallis Will Host FAMILY FEST | PRIDE in June

Celebrate creativity, connection, and community at Family Fest | Pride at the Wallis Center for the Performing Arts, on June 6, 2026 from 11am-2pm—a free, mid-day outdoor event filled with puppets, music, movement, crafts and fun for all.
 
In honor of PRIDE Month, and the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, The Wallis welcomes all to join in a joyful celebration of love, identity, and inclusivity. The day reflects the full spectrum of our community. Plan to bring the whole family and experience a day of dance, puppetry, music, and self-expression—.  
 
Family Fest Pride includes the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in “Puppets and Pride,” a show celebrating love, self-acceptance, and community through a musical marionette lineup of puppets, performing a confection of medleys from LGBTQ+ icons, and queer history.
 
Also appearing is singer/songwriter Iwalani Music - her unique blend of soul, funk, rock, and hip-hop creates an unforgettable sound. Known for her electrifying live shows, she captivates audiences with powerful vocals, skilled guitar playing, positive energy and fresh beats. Also, a passionate teacher and early childhood educator, she uses music and movement to inspire confidence in both children and adults. With a mission to uplift and empower, Iwalani crafts original songs that spark creativity and positive energy, whether through her family-friendly music, her engaging educational content or soulful songwriting and singing.
 
Everybody Dance LA! transforms lives and communities through the power of dance. Family Fest attendees will skip, jump, twirl, and explore dance games, and learn a short dance with Josue Garcia and Avery Polster from EDLA.
 
Arts and crafts activities include create your own fan using simple materials, your imagination and the spectrum of colors in the rainbow flag. Or create your own stick puppet hero using colored paper, markers, yarn, buttons, rhinestones and more. Activities also include color stations, rainbow face painting, personalized pride poetry and more.