Experience the Karen Williams: Live Comedy Show taping for her upcoming documentary, “I HAD TO LAUGH.” Known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary, and audience rapport, Karen Williams is unabashedly herself. The nation’s first openly lesbian black comic to include specifically lesbian material in her act, Karen Williams started building her career in the early 1980’s in […]
Latini-DUH!™, is a play in development – a high-octane, heartfelt solo 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 lack of authentic Latine representation. This show celebrates […]
A cabaret showcasing the strength and unity of the trans and gender-diverse community through song. These performances are a potent act of resistance against injustices, simultaneously serving as a vibrant celebration of identity and resilience. Sharing their music with both their community and broader audiences, the Chorus demonstrates their unwavering determination in the face of […]
Swallow is a bold and immersive live dance show featuring an all-star LGBTQIA+ cast that has captivated audiences for the last two years in LA and New York! The show combines fierce choreography, jaw-dropping performances, self-expression, and inclusivity into one unforgettable night. Swallow is more than a show, it’s a dance party that’s ALL about […]
Wish you could just fast-forward to 2029? Well, you can! It’s The MisMatch Game: Future Shock Edition! Join host Dennis Hensley and a panel of L.A.’s most forward-thinking comic minds for an evening of R-rated game show shenanigans and sci-fi silliness…all set in a blessed time in the future when our long national nightmare is […]
Experience the World Premiere Reading of Better Days, a heartfelt comedy about old friends, unresolved feelings, and the gravity of coming home. Over the course of three Blackout Wednesdays (the night before Thanksgiving) across ten years, familiar faces drift through Hal’s Bar — some hoping to reconnect, others desperate to escape — they’re forced to confront the choices that […]
“Good evening, Clarice.” It is just one of the many iconic lines from the film that has become a cornerstone of popular and queer culture since its 1991 release. Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Ted Levine brought to life some of the most fascinating and complex characters we’ve ever known in horror. Now in Goodbye Horses […]
Trans Pride LA (TPLA) returned to take over the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus over the weekend, drawing over 1,300 guests to the country’s longest-running celebration of TGNBI+ Pride. This year’s event marked the 10th anniversary of the Center’s Trans*Lounge program, which serves the gender-expansive community with groups and activities to foster […]
Hear ye, hear ye, the Gaytown Neighborhood Council is now in session! Pick your purpose and join a committee because it’s time to build the neighborhood you’ve always dreamed of! Back by popular demand, Gaytown Neighborhood Council is a community building performance led by local drag performer and organizer Provvidenza. With every council meeting, members […]
Enjoy an evening of the beautiful sounds from Movies, Musicals, and Mariachi. Experience a special performance of the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi belting out tunes from some of the most popular Broadway musicals, nostalgic movies, and mariachi serenades.
Cult classic film SORDID LIVES exploded from the independent film circuit in 2000 to become a massive cult classic hit with “the gays and the grays” and had it’s LA premiere presented by Outfest at the Renberg Theatre July 6, 2000. Starring Leslie Jordan, Delta Burke, Beau Bridges, Bonnie Bedelia, Beth Grant, Ann Walker, Rosemary […]
For ten years, poet Brian Sonia-Wallace has been interviewing strangers to write them poems on a typewriter about their lives. In this one-hour, one-man show, he asks, “what does it mean to have a dream?” and combines clowning with sacred reading practices to find out. It’s a dialogue with the audience through poetry about dreams […]
John Snow leads an all star cast in a cabaret of music, songs, stories, and poems which honor and celebrate the genius of the great Noël Coward.
The Daddy Issue is a powerful cine-theatre experience from Writer and Executive Producer LarryJean Powell that explores themes of grief, connection, and the complexities of relationships for the queer+ kids in the black family unit. A mourning recording artist meets an older man at a bar, setting off an unexpected night that pushes him to […]
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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 […]
