On May 23, 8000 Sunset Strip, a retail destination located in the heart of Los Angeles announced a media, art and entertainment event to celebrate Pride month on Saturday, June 14 from noon to 3 p.m.

The center will host a meet and greet with Nicky Endres, a non-binary transfeminine, genderqueer and gender fluid actress. Visitors are encouraged to watch and take selfies as artist Jennifer Ripassa hand paints a vibrant Pride-themed mural. The center is also proud to host The Queer 26, a 501(c)3 non-profit artist collective, supporting queer artists of color. The group will have a booth with literature about their organization and will assist center guests with taking self­ies at the mural. DJ OHLA will also be playing upbeat summer music throughout the afternoon. All event activities will be held next to the first-level stairway and are free to the public. No reserva­tions are required to attend.

For information, visit 8000sun­set.shopkimco.com. The center is located at 8000 Sunset Blvd., at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard.