Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Condemns Governor Newsom’s Disgraceful Rhetoric on Transgender Athletes LOS ANGELES, CA, March 6, 2025– Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent comments attacking transgender athletes, calling their participation in women’s sports “deeply unfair” during an interview with a known right-wing extremist, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the […]
Juice Box is a social space designed for LBQT women and gender expansive folks, aimed to immerse attendees in sensory experiences while showcasing the talents of vendors, artists, and speakers within the community. Recognizing the deep connection between sensory exploration and wellness, we will also highlight the Center’s programs that serve the LBQT women and […]

Thanks to the generosity of longtime community and Center advocate Anita May Rosenstein, February’s Highly Loved was not only a space for healing but also a vital relief effort for those affected by the Eaton Fire. With Rosentstein’s support, more than 100 wildfire relief kits—filled with personal care essentials, backup power units, and protective gear—were […]

Statement: Los Angeles LGBT Center Thanks CHLA for Resuming Gender-Affirming Care, Urges More Hospitals to Do the Same LOS ANGELES, CA, February 21, 2025– In response to Children’s Hospital LA’s recent decision to resume gender-affirming care for ages under 19, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the following statement: “I want to express […]
Inspired by Kroetz’s 1971 play Request Concert, this immersive, non-verbal experience offers a voyeuristic peek into the private moments of an older gay man living alone in Los Angeles – where technology and youth are the social currency. Swipe transforms an empty art gallery into one man’s studio apartment, and you’re invited inside to witness the intimate rituals […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Joins New Lambda Legal Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Orders This is Lambda Legal’s fourth lawsuit challenging lawless and outrageous executive orders issued by the Trump administration. This lawsuit was filed on behalf of multiple non-profits that serve the LGBTQ+ community, work to end the HIV epidemic, and record the history […]
Journey through eight immersive experiences, each created by LA’s top immersive storytellers. Now in its 3rd year, the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational is an incubator for immersive art, as well as an ambitious “competition” pushing artists to innovate with less than 48 hours to build, rehearse, and present new immersive performances. Audiences will journey through […]

A celebratory night of Latin@/é short plays returns after a SOLD-OUT performance in 2024! Discover 10 new short plays from the 2024/25 Brown & Out Writers Workshop. Conceived by Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves) and created with Miguel Garcia (CASA 0101), Brown & Out celebrates 7 seasons (!!!) of uplifting dynamic LGBTQ+ writers and […]

We’re here! We’re queer! And we’re not going anywhere…except to the Renberg Theatre for this soul-soothing, PRIDE-themed evening of R-rated game show insanity! The MisMatch Game is the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s longest running performance, fundraising for Center services and entertaining audiences for 20 years and counting. Join the party and let your fun flag […]

Statement: Los Angeles LGBT Center Sounds Alarm on RFK’s Secretary of Health & Human Services Appointment, Citing Dire Threat to LGBTQ+ Health LOS ANGELES, CA, FEBRUARY 13, 2025– Following today’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued […]
Not even rain could stop hundreds from gathering outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) on Thursday evening in a powerful demonstration against the hospital’s decision to halt gender-affirming care for new patients under 19. LA city councilmembers, advocates, medical professionals, parents, and community leaders stood together to send a clear message: Transgender youth deserve access […]

Statement: Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to CHLA’s Decision to Halt New Gender-Affirming Care Patients: Don’t Be Complicit in Trump’s Unlawful Hate-Mongering LOS ANGELES, CA, February 5, 2025– In response to Children’s Hospital LA’s recent decision to stop accepting new patients for gender-affirming care for ages under 19, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner […]
Highly Loved is more than an event; it is a love letter to LA’s Black Queer Community centered on healing, restoration, and collective care for our community in the wake of the devastating LA wildfires. We will be holding space for love, generosity, and togetherness, where the community can come together to uplift one another. […]

Statement: Los Angeles LGBT Center Slams President Trump’s Lawless Federal Funding Freeze LOS ANGELES, CA, January 28, 2025– Following President Trump’s recent executive order freezing all federal funding of government contracts, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the following statement: President Trump’s recent executive order to freeze all federal funding of government contracts […]
In today’s political environment, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is committed to offering accessible legal services that address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Our Legal Services team has set up a variety of legal clinics from now through March at locations throughout the city to help protect themselves and their families in times […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Condemns President Trump’s Plans to Roll Back Rights for LGTBQ+ Americans and Immigrant Community LOS ANGELES, CA, January 20, 2025– Following President Trump’s inauguration and declarations of the federal government’s recognition of only two biological sexes and rewriting immigration policies, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the […]
The devastating wildfires that broke out across Los Angeles County have resulted in tragic deaths and caused unprecedented damage. In response, the Center has partnered with the LGBTQIA+ Community Fire Relief Mutual Aid initiative—a volunteer initiative—to support queer and trans households and businesses affected by the fires. According to a 2023 study at the University […]

The historic wildfires that continue to ravage the sprawling corners of Los Angeles County—from the Palisades to the Eaton Fires—are leaving a devastating impact on our community. Thousands of residents have lost their homes, and many face an unimaginable journey to rebuild for years to come. In this moment of profound need, the Los Angeles […]
