Join the Opening Plenary – an evening of celebrating queer histories as we kick off the fourth annual Circa: Queer Histories Festival! Don’t miss opening remarks from One Institute and a distinguished guest lecturer as a part of The Paul D. Lerner and Stephen Reis Lectures on LGBTQ+ History. About Circa: Established in 2023, Circa: […]
Liza (not) at the Palace is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, in which Victoria Libertore channels the iconic energy of Liza Minnelli while also bringing in her own two-decade history as an intuitive medium to channel messages from “the great beyond” for the audience. It’s a cabaret-meets-healing circle that will leave you titillated, transfixed, and transformed. Written and performed by NYC […]
This isn’t a play about September 11th — it’s about the strange, tender weeks after, when a gay photographer in Lower Manhattan places a roommate ad the night before the towers fall. Queer survival, chosen family, and the strangers who become lifelines when the world cracks open – Experience this anniversary evening of remembrance and reflection. Written by Brian Sloan and first staged at the […]
Peer into the paradox of finding freedom in digital spaces while simultaneously feeling more trapped by their algorithmic expectations. Humor, heart, and a touch of horror course through the veins of this solo performance piece blending spoken and recorded text, stylized movement, musical interludes, and audience engagement to answer the question, ¿Do u know Y […]
This year, Pride Poets wrote poems for over 1,000 community members at WeHo Pride, Trans Pride, Beverly Hills Pride, Huntington Gardens, and more. This event brings together a tapestry of poems as members of Pride Poets look back to share and reflect on their experiences, creating a snapshot of what Pride means in this difficult season for queer folks. Through the performance, a […]
Like, oh my God… the ’80s are back! Bust out those Dynasty shoulder pads and join host Dennis Hensley and a panel of L.A.’s most twisted comic minds for a totally tubular evening of R-rated retro insanity. Expect Reagan-Era ridiculousness, Brat Pack bodaciousness, and more laughs than will fit in your fanny pack.
Most people build altars after someone dies. The Punchline urges us to build the altars now, to our own lives and the moments that touch and change us, while we’re still alive. This theatrical event reminds us to live in the present and celebrate it as sacred, because it won’t last.
Experience a curated evening of narrative and documentary short films from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. This archival collection highlights the boldness of sapphic storytelling – exploring themes of love, coming-of-age, butch-femme identity, response to the AIDS crisis, and the resilience of lesbian and queer communities across generations. Engage with a vital cinematic story that continues to shape contemporary queer culture, and join special guests for […]
We’re here! We’re queer! We refuse to disappear! Celebrate Pride month with an evening spirit-soothing R-rated game show insanity! Dance on the edge of decency with host Dennis Hensley and a panel of comic geniuses for a night so hilariously unhinged it ought to be illegal.
Kickoff Pride Month with a concert that celebrates America’s musical roots, mariachi, and show tunes! The Rainbow Mariachi will bridge diverse musical traditions that will make the theatre walls resonate with the spirit of Americana and musical storytelling. Don’t miss this memorable performance from the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi.
With humor and poise, Laura Stearns presents an inspiring story about taking on the systems of power. Co-created with Chuma Gault, These Things Happen is based on the landmark court case where Stearns exposed a notorious abuser, challenged the institution that protected him, and confronted the community that turned a blind eye. This one-person play […]
Winner of Best Solo Theatre and the Sydney Fringe Exchange at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe, QFWFQ is a labyrinthine reimagining of Italian post-modern author Italo Calvino’s If On a Winter’s Night a Traveler and other works. It engages improvised music to explore Zionism, genocide in Gaza, trans identity and more. QFWFQ is a show that neither begins […]
BiP:DiP (Bodies in Play: Dance is Pleasure) is a dance and movement-based variety show, celebrating the body as a site for pleasure, connection, and queer resistance. The project was inspired by queer theorist and performance studies scholar José Esteban Muñoz who writes: “Dance is an especially valuable site for ruminations on queerness and gesture […] […]
A literal literary movement! Blue13’s dancing Book Club series dresses up pretty for the Los Angeles LGBT Center with interactive audience moments, text, fashion statements, and even a Bollywood disco party. The piece explores formative memories, lost love, and code switching–the pressure to tailor our speech, our dress, and our very selves to fit in. […]
Join a celebration and historic collaboration to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles (The LA Rainbow Mariachi) joins forces with 2 other queer music ensembles in a powerhouse and emotional performance. This amazing collaboration includes 8TPS, a professional choral collective of trans and gender-expansive musicians in Southern California, as well as […]
Don’t miss the next installment in the Acts of Coeurage cabaret series. Come celebrate spring (and maybe get lucky?) with your favorite bunch of joyful queer performers. Songs, games, goofs, and new ideas all blooming together into one show! What will you do to get lucky tonight??
Queer. Southern. Creole… “Black Bastard” transports audiences to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age tale. Jon, an inquisitive Black boy, develops a love for literature until his family fractures, thrusting him into the role of “man of the house.” A comedic spiral ensues as Jon grapples with his identity(ies). When a bully confronts him […]
Ready for some ribald revelry? A naughty Noel? A yummy yuletide? Join us for an evening of sweet and spicy songs, stories, and Holiday extravaganza. Brought to you by Arts A La Carte, this shenanigan-filled concert evening features an assortment of tantalizing talents and is geared for anyone who just wants a break from the […]
In his latest monologue, award-winning theatre artist, Tony Abatemarco reads excerpts from his memoir-in-progress, “In The Not-Too-Distant, A Rememboir”, interspersing some of his original songs sung a cappella with tales told from childhood, the rocky road of defining sexual identity, and a checkered performance career spanning nearly fifty years. These themes and modalities are juxtaposed […]
