Inspired by the Emmy-Award winning short documentary of the same name (Netflix, 2023), The Dads follows a community of fathers of trans and nonbinary children forced to choose between country and family amid a shifting political landscape. Filmed over the course of a year—from quiet retreats in rural Maine and Minnesota to protests, family milestones, a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision, and the collapse of gender-affirming care—the film captures a moment of national reckoning with striking intimacy. Directed by Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Luchina Fisher and executive produced by Dwyane Wade, this is fatherhood as an act of radical love and resistance.

The director, Luchina Fisher, will be in attendance for screening of the film on Sunday, October 11.

A second screening will be on Monday, October 12, at 7:30PM.

One can now purchase advance tickets at https://mesillavalleyfilm.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Inspired by the Emmy Award winning Netflix short documentary The Dads, this film follows a group of dads building a movement to support their trans and gender expansive kids are forced to make an impossible choice amid a shifting political landscape: stay and fight or flee the country.

There are two screenings, Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12.

Note: There are two listings because this film is also part of the Queer Mini-Film Fest.

Every year, we bring together community organizations, religious groups, political representatives, artisans, craftspeople, business owners, and leaders to celebrate the growing community of LGBTQ people and our straight allies. Not only does our day-long event recognize and celebrate the advances of the LBGTQ community in local and national politics, but we also encourage continued advocacy and activism to all who are in attendance.

Here are a few events during Pride Week. For details go to the link below:

Sept 26 - Pride Kick-Off Drag Show

Sept 27 - Pride Picnic

Sept 28 - Pride Interfaith Service @ 8:30 pm Plaza De Las Cruces

Oct 1 - Pride Movie Night

Oct 3 - Pride Parade @ 4:00 pm on Main Street AND Pride on the Plaza @ 5:00 pm

Oct 4 - Pride Drag Brunch @ Chachi’s Downtown

This event is powered by community, and volunteers like you are what make it all possible. To volunteer, please sign up at this link.

Winner of the Cannes Queer Palm, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, this psychological phantasmagoria explores the fine line between media obsession and sexual awakening. Step into the woods with Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson as they unravel horror's transphobic past and plunge headfirst into a beautifully messy, highly erotic exploration of the flesh.

This film runs Friday, October 2, through Thursday, October 8. Times vary. The theatre offers a senior, student, and military discount.

"Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in 1950s America."
-Concordtheatricals.com

As this is opening night, there is a meet and greet immediately following the performance.

One can now purchase advance tickets at https://theatre.nmsu.edu/performances-events/our-current-season.html.

From New Queer Cinema icon Gregg Araki (The Doom Generation) comes a neon-soaked, kinky "dom-com" thriller, I Want Your Sex.

Starring Olivia Wilde as an S&M pop-art queen and Cooper Hoffman as her eager submissive intern, this LA noir features a stacked cult cast including Charli XX and Mason Gooding.

It's a hilarious, unapologetic, and completely unhinged ride through the modern world of kink, art, and chaotic desire.

The I Want Your Sex film is made possible in part thanks to a contribution by the Rainbow Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico; the Rainbow Fund provided a grant award to the Mesilla Valley Film Society to support Queer film in collaboration with the Fostering Social Connection Through Queer Cinema Committee.

Walk with friends, LGBTQ and allies welcomed, get exercise, engage in conversations, deepen friendships, enjoy the day in a controlled environment. Happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, rain or shine! Meet in front of Barnes and Nobles at 11:00 am, Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, NM.

Walk with friends, LGBTQ and allies welcomed, get exercise, engage in conversations, deepen friendships, enjoy the day in a controlled environment. Happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, rain or shine! Meet in front of Barnes and Nobles at 11:00 am, Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, NM.

This is an evening of fun and laughter.

Although not a specific community event, it is very community friendly.

Teams of six to eight are ideal, but can be larger or smaller (note that a team greater than eight is penalized 10 points per person over six). Topics include music, current events, movies, specific themes, and yes, even sports.

Reserving a table is highly recommended because the event is pretty popular and space is limited. Terry G. often coordinates table reservations. Reach out to him if you’d like.

Food and drink are, of course, available for purchase.

Pillion

(106 R) 2026 Ireland, United Kingdom Harry Lighton, director

Opens Jun 26

A directionless man (Harry Melling) is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker (Alexander Skarsgård) takes him on as his submissive.

Friday, June 26: 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 27: 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 28: 2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 1: 7:30 PM (Inclusive Cruces Night)
Thursday, July 2: 7:30 PM

Tickets can be bought in advance; prices vary by day—discounts available.

Join the Mall Walking Group each week. This LGBTQ+ and ally group meet in front of Barnes & Noble inside the Mesilla Valley Mall.

The group walks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting promptly at 11:00, making three loops of the mall. Afterwards, sometimes a few of the walkers join one another for lunch.

All sizes, shapes, and abilities are welcome. We all walk at our own pace throughout.

It is a fun time chatting and staying fit. Come walk with us!