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 […]
Chloe Opalo, Supervisor for Community-Engaged Research at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Trans Wellness Center, was honored with the City of West Hollywood’s Paul Andrew Starke Warrior Award on Wednesday, recognizing her outstanding leadership and frontline work in the fight to end HIV and AIDS. The Warrior Awards are presented annually to employees and […]
John Snow leads an all-star cast of actors, singers, and musicians who explore the historic scene of Greenwich Village, NYC in the 1960s, and examine the work of Bob Dylan, John Coltrane, Barbra Streisand, Pete Seeger, Andy Warhol, Nina Simone, the events of Stonewall, Richard Pryor, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and all of their impact […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s sixth annual Intergenerational Thanksgiving celebration returned to the Anita May Rosenstein Campus this week, welcoming hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth and seniors for an evening of shared stories and a warm holiday meal. “This year has tested us in ways we never have imagined,” Center CEO Joe Hollendoner said. “And yet, […]
This year has tested us beyond measure—from the wildfires that displaced our neighbors, to the inauguration of a president whose day-one executive orders set off a relentless assault on LGBTQ+ communities, to the rising militarization of our streets that has placed immigrants under constant threat. Through it all, we have endured the unthinkable. While 2025 […]
On Thursday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center welcomed the David Bohnett Foundation and community supporters to The Village at Ed Gould Plaza to celebrate the grand reopening of the David Bohnett CyberCenter. The Center was the home of David Bohnett’s first CyberCenter in 1998, predating the Bohnett Foundation’s formal establishment. What began as one room […]
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 […]
Over the past decade, Mi Centro has become a home for queer and trans Latine Angelenos to find care, joy, and belonging on L.A.’s Eastside. Before the community hub opened its doors in Boyle Heights, there wasn’t a place quite like it, a place where residents, families, and anyone seeking assistance could find connection to […]
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 […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is expanding our support for Angelenos who are experiencing food insecurity. Fresh produce and pantry staples will be available at various Center sites across the city. See below for upcoming farmers market dates in Hollywood, Boyle Heights, and South LA. More Ways to Give or Receive Support Interested in donating? […]
What’s grouchier than Scrooge at Christmas Time? Gay Scrooge at Christmastime in 2025. John Flynn’s hilarious new take on the classic tale is….well…..gayer than Christmas!
Close to Home was produced by Patrisse Cullors under her production company, Abolitionist Entertainment, with filmmaker Whitney Skauge and filmed during Patrisse’s time as Creative Strategist for the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture alongside the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative. The film focuses on members of the Youth Advocates from the LA […]
The David Bohnett CyberCenter is a free community technology hub designed especially for LGBTQ+ older adults.
6:30-7:30 – ReceptionLight snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. 7:30 – Stage ProgramSpeakers include Gina Bigham, Manager of Trans*Lounge & Education Empowerment Programs and Jordan Held, Los Angeles LGBT Center Board Member and President & Founder of Relentless Pursuit Therapy & Consulting. Our program will also include the Reading of The Names, honoring the […]
Models of Pride, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s annual summit for LGBTQ+ youth, welcomed more than 500 guests to the Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus over the weekend to learn, celebrate, and enjoy a day amid community. Hosted by content creator and TGI+ advocate Kevin Ninh—known to millions online as FlawlessKevin—the day-long event featured a […]
Fearless civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio battles at the Supreme Court for transgender adolescents’ access to gender-affirming healthcare, confronting not only the legal system but also a media landscape that distorts public perception and threatens the struggle for trans rights. With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call […]
