Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria

w/ the Imperial Court de San Diego, Reign 52 and the Jose Sarria Foundation

In 1961, Jose Sarria was the first openly gay man to run for public office in the United States - and he runs in heels.  WWII veteran, activist, Empress, and so much more...

Join us for a special LGBTQ+ History Month screening of Nelly Queen: The Life & Times of Jose Sarria. After the film, join us for a talkback with representatives from the Imperial Court de San Diego, Reign 52 and the Jose Sarria Foundation.

Picture This features free film screenings every Monday at 6:00 pm in the Central Library's Neil Morgan Auditorium. Check back here, on the library calendar, for the most up-to-date lineup of films.

This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Underground parking can be accessed from 11th Ave and is free for 2 hours with validation in the main lobby. The Central Library entrance is also conveniently located along the Blue and Orange trolley lines, between the Park/Market and 12th/Imperial trolley stops.