Trans Pride LA (TPLA) returned to take over the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus over the weekend, drawing over 1,300 guests to the country’s longest-running celebration of TGNBI+ Pride. This year’s event marked the 10th anniversary of the Center’s Trans*Lounge program, which serves the gender-expansive community with groups and activities to foster […]
Blast off to Planet Queer and experience a LGBTQ+ experimental cabaret adventure! A variety of performers will bring their pride power to the stage and present burlesque, avant-garde drag, spoken word, political vaudeville, live music and more. Performances by: Heather Damage, Odious Ari, Calico Spritz, Kirby LaBrea, Moe Roberts, and Corey Saucier. Since 2012, Planet […]
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center joined a coalition of California-based LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and community members at a press conference demanding the safe return of Andry José Hernández Romero—a 31-year-old Venezuelan asylum-seeker who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration earlier this year. “Andry came to this country believing in […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center—in partnership with Trans Latin@ Coalition, Advocates for Trans Equality, and Equality California—will host Trans Liberation Now!, a large-scale rally at its headquarters in Hollywood to celebrate, empower, and advocate for transgender visibility and liberation. Emmy-nominated actress and LGBTQ+ activist, Laverne Cox will serve as the rally’s headlining speaker, encouraging the […]
The recent wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County have upended lives, leaving many without homes, belongings, or a sense of stability. In times like these, access to reliable information and support is critical. This guide provides essential resources to help individuals and families recover, rebuild, and find the assistance they need. From shelter and […]
On Nov. 7, the Los Angeles LGBT Center hosted a post-election community space to process the results of the 2024 presidential election and the return of Donald Trump to the White House. “Yesterday, the majority of voters in this country re-elected the most dangerous president to ever occupy the White House,” said CEO Joe Hollendoner […]
Circa: Queer Histories Festival is a month-long programming series showcasing the trailblazing histories and vibrant cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ communities through the lends of present-day challenges and triumphs. Circa features queer and trans artists, activists, and educators leading the movement for LGBTQ+ liberation. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Wed, Oct 2 at 7pm – Legacy of Love: […]
The Los Angeles premiere of AN UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY, a documentary about the creation and success of Andrea Meyerson’s Women On The Net by Kathryn L Beranich. Q&A and hosted reception following screening. Film Synopsis In the early days of the pandemic, Andrea Meyerson, founder of Women On A Roll, launched Women On The Net, an […]
