This workshop reading celebrates queer Latine joy without asking permission to be loud, ridiculous, or real. Experience a high-octane, heartfelt comedy where one queer Latine actor takes the “therapy” couch and turns it into a stage for every version of himself. Through a whirlwind of outrageous characters, he untangles identity, artistry, and ambition while skewering the entertainment ecosystem’s […]
Victoria Libertore uses her skills as an intuitive medium to channel the iconic energy of Liza Minelli and invites the audience to explore other realms. Liza (not) at the Palace is a cabaret-meets-healing circle that will leave you transfixed and transformed. Written and performed by NYC and Los Angeles-based actor, improv artist and all-around sorceress, Victoria Libertore, who has been joyfully making her […]
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 […]
Join a celebration of Trans imagination and an invitation to envision a future where Trans lives don’t just endure—they shape what’s next. TRANSFUTURISM is a drag show that imagines bold, joyful, terrifying, and transformative Trans futures. Featuring an all-trans cast of drag artists, the show invites audiences to dream beyond survival and into possibility, asking what the world could become when trans people are free to create their own […]
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 […]
On Saturday, June 20, the Los Angeles LGBT Center welcomed more than 1,200 guests to The Village at Ed Gould Plaza and the Anita May Rosenstein Campus for Trans Pride LA (TPLA). TPLA is co-hosted by Trans* Lounge, the Center’s groundbreaking empowerment program serving gender-expansive communities, and Trans Wellness Center, a first-of-its-kind center in Koreatown […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is pleased to debut our new short film, The Place We Call Home. Directed by Maxwell Poth, the film showcases a few of the programs and services that the Center provides for the LGBTQ+ community, and highlights the capacity for our whole-person approach to change and save lives. In the […]
On Sunday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated LA Pride alongside more than 150 staff members, volunteers, supporters, and our Pride partners at OUAI, proudly carrying our message through the streets of Hollywood: Love Lives Here. The contingent was accompanied by a chrome-wrapped double-decker bus carrying Center clients, many of whom reside in Center housing […]
The Center is proud to participate in Dyke Day LA, a free, volunteer-led community gathering that celebrates dykes, queers, allies, and LGBTQ+ people of all genders and ages. The Center’s Senior Services program will host a Legends Lounge with seating, refreshments, and activities throughout the day. 12PM: Popsicle giveaway 1:30PM: Meditation & movement class 2:30PM: […]
The Center’s Senior Services program celebrated Pride Month on Friday with the highly anticipated annual Senior Prom dance. The event brings together residents from the Center’s two senior housing complexes and participants from other Senior Services programs for a night of dancing under the stars. Attendees donning boots, cowboy hats, and pink bandanas crowded Pride […]
Trans Pride Los Angeles (TPLA), the country’s longest-running Pride celebration dedicated to TGNBI+ folks, is back! Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Trans* Lounge & Trans Wellness Center, this free festival is open to all. Enjoy a day of performances, wellness workshops, market vendors, and a resource fair dedicated to serving Los Angeles’ trans and gender expansive community. Hosted by Lo Colby. Trans Pride LA is made […]
This Pride season, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is proud to launch “Love Lives Here”—a campaign celebrating the power of chosen family and belonging, as well as the Center’s nearly 60-year history of providing shelter, housing, and other life-saving care for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has its roots […]
At Mi Centro, introduction to any services starts with a familiar conversation. Before a client ever walks through our doors, they’re a fellow community member seeking a safe and secure space where we can offer them a sympathetic and understanding ear. Trust is built between community members and service providers when care doesn’t feel like […]
