Federal Court Blocks Trump Anti-Equity and Anti-Transgender Executive Orders Targeting LGBTQ and HIV-Serving Nonprofits – Preliminary Injunction from Lambda Legal lawsuit Secures Temporary Lifeline to Nine LGBTQ And HIV Organizations Under Threat by Three Trump Executive Orders – LOS ANGELES, CA–June 9, 2025– Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted […]
After much anticipation, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has unveiled a newly renovated first-floor clinic at its McDonald/Wright Building—designed with community, comfort, and care at its core. The remodeled first floor now features a more efficient layout, as well as expanded exam rooms and newly created lab space to reduce wait times and make it […]
Trans Pride Los Angeles (TPLA), the country’s longest-running Pride celebration dedicated to TGNBI+ folks, is back for another year! Spotlighting the Trans*Lounge program and other services provided at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, this all-ages, free event expects 1,100+ attendees. TPLA is hosted by the Trans* Lounge program, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s groundbreaking education […]
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 […]
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 […]
Statement: Governor Newsom Betrays Queer and Transgender Californians With Health Budget Cuts, Says Los Angeles LGBT Center LOS ANGELES, CA–MAY 19, 2025– Following Governor Newsom’s decision to cut over $17 million in dedicated funding for LBTQ+ women and non-binary health programs, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO, Joe Hollendoner, issued the following statement: “The Los […]
Presented by Gilead Sciences and organized in partnership with the LA-based Mayumi Market, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Hollywood campus was transformed into a glowing, high-energy night market for the 2nd annual Golden Hour: A Queer AANHPI Night Market—celebrating the unique intersection of queer identity and heritage in commemoration of AANHPI Heritage Month. This year’s event […]
Pickle and her pianist, Victor Buccellato sing some of their original music at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. This program is part of the City of West Hollywood’s free 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival taking place May 23-25. For more information visit www.wehopride.com/artsfestival.
This uninstructed, modest figure- and costume-drawing event is open to all levels. Several models are scheduled to pose for 5-10min each; draw with us or just watch others draw! Please bring your own dry materials or drawing tablet (no wet media, please). Arrive 15-30min early for a good seat and to access limited materials. This […]
WeHo Pride Arts Festival Day One: Friday, May 23 Click the “Learn More” button below the photo for more info about each project!
WeHo Pride Arts Festival Day Three: Sunday, May 25 Click the “Learn More” button below the photo for more info about each project!
WeHo Pride Arts Festival Day Two: Saturday, May 24 Click the “Learn More” button below the photo for more info about each project!
Join the world’s first LGBTQ+ Mariachi Band and the country’s premier Trans-Identified chorus in a wonderful musical harmony collaboration of Trans visibility, community, allyship and PRIDE. This program is part of the City of West Hollywood’s free 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival taking place May 23-25. For more information visit www.wehopride.com/artsfestival.
Jen Cheng, West Hollywood City Poet Laureate, leads participants with playful exercises to discover characters and a poetic point of view. Exercises derived from improvisation put through the queer lens will unleash new creative flow and a collaborative poem. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes to move in, bring your writing tools, and a joyful curiosity! Class […]
What do you need a poem about? Over the last 6 years, Pride Poets has written over 3,000 poems celebrating and honoring the stories of our LGBTQ+ community. Each writer interviews participants, one-on-one, to hear your story, and creates an original, one-of-a-kind artwork on a manual typewriter for you to take home! Everyone Deserves a […]
Inspired by the long history of patches and buttons used in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, learn how to create custom fabric patches that can transform and upcycle your garments using a variety of materials such as sequins, fabric markers, embroidery floss, and more. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore creative techniques to craft unique […]
Written & Directed by gina young ME is a 40-something lesbian. YOU is in their early 20s and nonbinary. The clash of ages and generations proves no match for their attraction, and what erupts is an “unproduceable” play because it is so radically, unabashedly devoted to centering the desires of queer women and nonbinary people. […]
The HIV Writers Workshop presents Write Out Loud, a reading of new works. Join us for a dynamic presentation of storytelling and memoir as these vibrant writers share their stirring tales. Get ready to laugh and cry as you let their eloquence touch your heart – inspiration and celebration awaits. The HIV Writers Workshop is […]
Blast off to Planet Queer and experience a LGBTQ+ experimental cabaret adventure! A variety of performers will bring their pride power to the stage and present burlesque, avant-garde drag, spoken word, political vaudeville, live music and more. Performances by: Heather Damage, Odious Ari, Calico Spritz, Kirby LaBrea, Moe Roberts, and Corey Saucier. Since 2012, Planet […]
I’m Still Here charts individuals’ creativity and personal narratives in the West Hollywood/Los Angeles House and Ballroom scene. The documentary won the Fan Favorite award at Outfest’s Fusion LGBT People of Color Festival; Executive Produced by: Gina Lamb, Icon Sean/Milanâ„¢, Armond Anderson-Bell, and Tyrone Carter; Filmed by REACH LA’s Media Lab participants, Pitzer students, and Gina Lamb. […]