A staged reading of Matthew Scott Montgomery’s new Halloween play, GHOST PLAY. Hilarious, heartbreaking and full of shocking twists, GHOST PLAY takes place on a fateful Halloween night, when a group of friends – some alive and some not – get a second chance to say all the things they wish they never had. Join […]
‘Tis the Halloween Season – join us for a thrilling evening of hot experimental LGBTQ+ performances, including music, dance, drag, burlesque, and more. It’s a fright night of bewitching All Hallows Eve-inspired pieces by local Los Angeles underground artists. Witness the debauchery, behold the queerness, and enjoy the fun!
The first two weeks of October mark the intersection of Latinx Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ History Month; the first celebrates ethnic and cultural heritage, while the latter brings orientation and identity to the forefront. Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles (The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi) was created as a haven for mariachi musicians who identify as […]
Rainbow Delicious is afraid of her own reflection. In the liminal space between past and future, she wrestles with what it means to be Black, a woman, and everything the world has tried to make her doubt about both. Drawing on Afrofuturism, ancestral wisdom, and the African diaspora, writer-performer Gabrielle Jackson weaves spoken word, movement, and […]
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince […]
On Thursday, August 20, the Los Angeles LGBT Center hosted its annual graduation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of students who completed educational and vocational training programs over the last year. In addition to nearly a dozen graduates of high school, GED, and higher education programs, the 2026 ceremony recognized more than 50 graduates of the […]
Queerceañera is back for its fourth year—and it’s bigger than ever! The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s signature Latine Heritage Month celebration returns on Saturday, September 26 at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood. Under the theme Siempre Contigo (“Always With You”), this year’s Queerceañera celebrates queer and trans Latine leadership and the community, […]
Models of Pride is back! Join us on Saturday, October 10th, from 11AM–4PM for a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of Hollywood. Building on more than three decades of bringing LGBTQ+ youth together, Models of Pride Youth Summit returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Hollywood. Over the years, Models of Pride […]
Join the Opening Plenary – an evening of celebrating queer histories as we kick off the fourth annual Circa: Queer Histories Festival! Don’t miss opening remarks from One Institute and a distinguished guest lecturer as a part of The Paul D. Lerner and Stephen Reis Lectures on LGBTQ+ History. About Circa: Established in 2023, Circa: […]
Liza (not) at the Palace is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, in which Victoria Libertore channels the iconic energy of Liza Minnelli while also bringing in her own two-decade history as an intuitive medium to channel messages from “the great beyond” for the audience. It’s a cabaret-meets-healing circle that will leave you titillated, transfixed, and transformed. Written and performed by NYC […]
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 […]
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 […]
