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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
2026
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
TBA 2026
Hold Yourself Together
Hold Yourself Together: Ecofeminist Systems of Repair is an interdisciplinary environmental art project led by Giovanni Trimble that transforms discarded textiles and found materials into a collection of 8–10 avant-garde, gender-inclusive wearable sculptures. The project addresses two urgent challenges: textile waste and the systemic exclusion of diverse bodies from fashion and sustainability narratives. Through a collaborative, interview-based design process, each garment is co-created with its wearer, translating personal experiences of visibility, marginalization, and empowerment into material form. This methodology positions participants as co-authors, advancing an inclusive model of design that centers lived experience. The project culminates in a publicly accessible exhibition featuring a live runway presentation, sculptural prototypes, lino-cut printed textiles, and video-art projections. This interdisciplinary format expands the definition of sustainable fashion beyond product, presenting it as a relational and ecological system. By integrating environmental responsibility with social equity, the project offers an innovative framework for regenerative design that is both materially and culturally impactful. Trimble is currently applying to grants and seeking seeking fiscal sponsorship to actualize this project.
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
May 22nd 2026
45th Golden Scissors
Featured designer in the 44th and 45th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Shows through the San Diego Mesa College Fashion Program, presenting a total of eight runway looks across 2025 and 2026. Recipient of Best in Show – Costume, Fashion Star Award, and Best in Show – Digital Video Promotion in 2026. The students of San Diego Mesa College’s Fashion Program proudly presented the 45th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show, an exciting, student-led showcase of emerging talent and innovation in fashion. This year’s event, titled “In Between,” took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at San Diego Mesa College. A long-standing tradition, Golden Scissors highlights the creativity, technical skill, and vision of Mesa’s fashion students. Entirely produced by students, the show serves as a capstone experience, with participants leading all aspects of production including design, styling, promotion, and event coordination. Each garment featured on the runway is conceptualized and constructed by students, offering attendees a firsthand look at the next generation of fashion professionals. Event Details: Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: San Diego Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Drive
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us." Read more about the Fabric of Pride event in the press: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/08/stabilization-is-my-jam-after-tough-year-for-san-diego-pride-new-leader-kishalynn-elliott-has-big-plans-to-right-it/
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
2024
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
August 3rd-4th 2024
SDGMC-Let's Get Loud
On the weekend of August 3 and 4, the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus, the San Diego Women's Chorus, and the Coro Diversidad Tijuana came together for 'Let's Get Loud,' a concert at the Balboa Theatre featuring songs from well-known pop artists in English and in Spanish. LET’S GET LOUD: Singing for Change, a powerful Pride-infused show full of pop anthems, moved audiences to the core. Featuring sets from their sibling choruses, the San Diego Women’s Chorus and Coro Diversidad Tijuana, over 200 queer singers will unite in song in a spectacular all-gender choral community. The joyous evening featured songs by Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, and more. Giovanni Trimble danced and Jimmy Trimble sang as a second tenor in the chorus led by artistic Director, Charlie Beale. Both Trimbles created props for the show which included organizing and leading a group sign-making activity with the dancers in the show. Read more about this show in the press: https://fox5sandiego.com/video/lets-get-loud-performance-at-balboa-theatre/9915833/
March 28th 2026
The Fabric of Pride
San Diego Pride, the nonprofit organization that produces the annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, held its first-ever fashion show fundraiser on March 28th 2026 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Giovanni Trimble was featured among five local fashion designers. Amber St. James, San Diego Pride's programs director, said the proceeds will support the organization's year-round programming and philanthropy. "We wanted to introduce another way for folks to be able to engage with us in a philanthropic way and recognize that the fashion world was an untapped market that we personally hadn't gotten involved in," St. James said. "Queer people have always used fashion as a way to push back, as a way to defy, as a way of expressing what it is that this world, unfortunately, tries to stamp out of all of us."
March 21st 2026
The Boulevard Art Fest
The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association Art Festival benefitting Love City Heights featured artist Giovanni Trimble as part of a group art show. The Festival occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2p-9pm at at Pop-up Winona 4951 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA. This was a free event open to the community with DJ music, food trucks and drinks from local vendors and restaurants. More info at www.theboulevard.org
April 20th-21st 2024
SDGMC-Freak Out
“Freak Out! A Disco Extravagaaanza” featured a celebration of the disco music of the 1970s, most notably the contributions of the genre’s Black singers and songwriters, who have often been overlooked by history. Music by Earth, Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, The Weather Girls, Sylvester, Chic, Kool & the Gang, the Bee Gees will be featured, along with some drag performances. There was roller-skating, ’70s costumes, 41 dancers onstage at the Balboa Theatre and audience members were encouraged to dress up as their favorite disco stars. Beale said he hopes that the fun and interactive elements of the “Freak Out” shows will help attract a mainstream audience outside the LGBTQ+ community. Giovanni Trimble danced and assisted dancers with applying makeup and styling wigs and accessories. Jimmy Trimble sang second Tenor in the chorus led by artistic Director, Charlie Beale. Read more about this show in the press: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/04/14/two-years-into-running-the-san-diego-gay-mens-chorus-charlie-beale-is-ready-for-a-freak-out/
2025
December 2025-February 2026
Fuzzy Glow Gallery
Fuzzy Glow: A Pop-Up Immersive Art Experience exhibited in San Diego on Friday, December 5th 2025-February 5th 2026 at 1475 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. San Diego, CA — December 2025 — This winter, artists Jimmy and Giovanni Trimble invited the public into Fuzzy Glow, an inclusive, immersive mixed-media, multi-sensory pop-up gallery designed to spark curiosity, comfort, and play. The installation transported you to a vivid, hands-on world where visitors were encouraged to explore, touch, listen, and feel. Located at 1475 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, next to AWOL Bar San Diego, Fuzzy Glow blends tactile sculpture, ambient light environments, interactive objects, handmade prints, sound textures, and playful spatial design. The result was an environment that shifts between cozy, electronic, nostalgic, and futuristic, a sensory retreat and creative playground for all ages and identities. “We built Fuzzy Glow as a place where visitors can pause, breathe, and reconnect with their senses,” said co-creator Giovanni Trimble. “It’s a space for wonder. A space for community. A space that inspires hope.” The experience reflected Jimmy and Giovanni Trimble’s signature approach to art-making: blending high-craft design with accessibility, softness, and an emphasis on sensory joy. Fuzzy Glow will feature new works by both artists, community-driven installations, and limited-edition art objects available for purchase. Suggested donation is $10, with no one turned away for lack of funds. All contributions supported the artists and the continued development of accessible, sensory-centered creative spaces in San Diego. Location Fuzzy Glow 1475 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103
September 5th-6th 2025
Fantasy Film Fest
The Queer Leather Fantasy Film Fest took place in San Diego from Sept 5th & 6th 2025 at 4545 Park Blvd, home to the historic Diversionary Theatre., bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community members for a bold, genre-defying celebration of LGBTQ+ storytelling. Co-Produced by Giovanni and Jimmy Trimble, the event centered leather culture, and imaginative world building, showcasing a curated lineup of independent films that blended fantasy and identity while creating space for underrepresented voices and unapologetic creative expression. The multi-day program featured opening night screenings, curated film blocks, filmmaker Q&As, and artist showcases, alongside community mixers and closing night programming. Throughout the festival, attendees engaged with work that challenged conventions and explored themes of power, desire, transformation, and belonging. Through its screenings and community-driven itinerary, the festival served as both a cultural platform and a creative incubator, honoring the legacy of leather communities while pushing the boundaries of queer cinema forward.
July 12th-13th 2025
SDGMC-Abracadabra
The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus show, "ABRACADABRA: The Magic of Music," was a bold outdoor concert, which kicked off San Diego Pride Week 2025 at UC San Diego's Epstein Family Amphitheater on July 12th and 13th 2025. Held at the stunning Epstein Family Amphitheater at UCSD, this high-energy, open-air show blended pop music, dance, and LGBTQ+ pride into an unforgettable experience. - The audience saw live performances of songs by Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and more - Show-stopping choreography and fabulous costumes - Heartfelt tributes, surprise moments, and a full dance party finale - All under the direction of guest artistic director Steve Milloy - Sited as one of the top San Diego Pride events of the summer Giovanni Trimble was a dancer and assisted in creating costumes for the dancers. Jimmy Trimble sang second Tenor in the chorus led by Acclaimed conductor and composer Steve Milloy. Read more about the show in the press: https://sdgmc.org/news/san-diego-gay-mens-chorus-guest-artistic-director-2025/
May 24th 2025
Queer Pink Pony Dance
The Queer Pink Pony Daytime Dance Party was produced as a daytime community fundraiser that brought together San Diego’s queer, leather, and allied communities in a vibrant, inclusive space centered on joy, visibility, and connection. The event featured a high-energy daytime dance environment designed to be accessible, celebratory, and community-driven. Held at AWOL Bar in San Diego, the event welcomed attendees across identities creating an affirming space that encouraged participation, self-expression, and community engagement. Through music, movement, and intentional programming, the event emphasized the importance of daytime queer spaces that prioritize safety, accessibility, and collective care. The Queer Pink Pony Daytime Dance Party successfully raised funds for Humanity Showers and the North County LGBT Center, supporting ongoing efforts to provide essential hygiene services and resources for underserved and LGBTQ+ populations in the region. Produced by Giovanni and Jimmy Trimble, the event reflected a broader commitment to community-centered fundraising, cross-community collaboration, and expanding the visibility of queer-led initiatives within San Diego’s cultural landscape.
May 16th 2025
44th Golden Scissors
Giovanni Trimble featured 3 leather couture pieces in the 44th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show Student Showcase presented by San Diego Mesa College’s fashion program. The event showcases the creativity and talent of the next generation of fashion professionals. Read more about the event in the press https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2025/06/06/golden-scissors-fashion-show-walks-the-quad-at-mesa-college/