The Los Angeles LGBT Center is thrilled to introduce Center Ride Out, a brand new, three-day event building on the legacy of AIDS/LifeCycle. From April 24–26, 2026, hundreds of riders and volunteers will travel across Southern California—from L.A. to San Diego—in support of the Center’s mission. Center Ride Out is about more than miles—it’s about […]

COMMUNITY CONVENINGHosted by Su Salud Está en Sus ManosWe want to hear from Boyle Heights residents!Join us on site during the event for an open conversation about the future of our community.Your voice, your community, your future. REUNIÓN COMUNITARIAOrganizada por Su Salud Está en Sus Manos¡Queremos escuchar a los residentes de Boyle Heights!Acompáñenos en el […]

Hundreds gathered at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza on Friday, October 3, for the third annual Queerceañera (Queerce)—the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s signature celebration of queer Latine culture. This year’s event, presented by Wella Company, honored Lushious Massacr, Mexican-American drag artist and viral social media sensation, and Oliver Alpuche, founder of DTLA PROUD and […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center’s 3rd Annual Queerceañera Honors Drag Sensation Lushious Massacr & DTLA PROUD Founder Oliver Alpuche — The Center’s signature Latine Heritage Month celebration uplifted joy, migration stories, and the boundless love symbolized by ‘Mariposas Sin Fronteras’ (Butterflies Without Borders). — Events Images Here Photo courtesy of Los Angeles LGBT Center | Kane […]
Los Angeles LGBT Center Names YouTuber Kevin Ninh Host of Models of Pride, the World’s Largest Free LGBTQ+ Youth Summit —This year’s Models of Pride returns to Hollywood for its 33rd year with workshops, resources, entertainment, and community celebration for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. — LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2025—The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s annual Models […]
A one-night only workshop of the new play FAR WORSE THINGS. Kal and Jonah haven’t seen each other for a year after the death of their friend and fellow urban explorer. But tonight they are reuniting for one more adventure into the depths of the notorious abandoned Link-Synder building, which happens to be the filming […]

Following a screening of AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Sept. 14, a panel of activists gathered to reflect on Norman’s life and enduring legacy as a leader of the LGBTQ+ movement in Los Angeles. The film, directed by Dante Alencastre, tells the story of Norman’s time […]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Queerceañera Returns Oct. 3: Celebrating Latine Heritage with Viral Sensation Lushious Massacr The annual celebration is an inclusive spin on the traditional quinceañera and spotlights LA’s LGBTQ+ Latine community LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2025 — On Friday, October 3, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will host the third annual Queerceañera—Queerce, […]
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The story of transgender AIDS activist Connie Norman is intertwined with story of West Hollywood in the late ’80s and early ’90s, with the city offering a stage for the LGBTQ+ community to express itself in the public realm, in both angry protest and joyous celebration. A special Q&A following the screening will include Connie […]

On Friday, October 3, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will host the third annual Queerceañera—Queerce, for short— its signature celebration of queer Latine culture. This year’s event honors Lushious Massacr, Mexican-American drag artist and social media sensation, and Oliver Alpuche, nightlife tastemaker and community leader behind Redline, KISO, and DTLA Proud. Taking place during Latinx […]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21 celebrating the achievements of youth and senior graduates from the Youth Academy and vocational programs. “This event is one of my absolute favorite parts of my job,” said Kevin McCloskey, Director of Community-Based Programs. “In the face of the federal government […]

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. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: SUN Sept. 28 @ 4pm: The Sky Is Always Falling: […]

Since June, the Center alongside partners—Lambda Legal, Gender Justice LA (GJLA), FLUX, TransLatin@ Coalition, and REACH LA—gathered community members, advocates, and allies in a series of weekly rallies to demand that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) reverse its decision to shut down its Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care surgical program. The […]

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The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s beloved Senior Prom returned this year with a disco fever theme for a night of nonstop sparkle and soul. Hosted by the incomparable Page Person, the evening celebrated the love and resilience that have distinguished the LGBTQ+ community for decades. Now in its 28th year, Senior Prom has become one […]

Statement: Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Mixed Supreme Court Rulings on LGBTQ+ Health, Immigrant Rights, Inclusive Education, and the Rule of Law LOS ANGELES, CA, June 27, 2025 — In response to today’s series of consequential rulings from the United States Supreme Court—decisions that will reverberate across LGBTQ+ communities, immigrant families, and classrooms nationwide—Los […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center, in partnership with Lambda Legal, Gender Justice LA, FLUX, the TransLatin@ Coalition, REACH LA, and others, is leading weekly rallies outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to demand the hospital reverse its decision to permanently close its gender clinic on July 22. Join us every Thursday evening through July 17 […]

You’re Invited: Community Yoga & Wellness. Open to clients, staff, volunteers, allies, and the wider LGBTQ+ community. 🌿 Every other Thursday 🧘 Move, breathe, and unwind in a cozy, affirming environment ✨ Find your own rhythm—whether you’re seeking strength, softness, or a moment of stillness These classes are free of charge and open to all […]
