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The Center to Honor KATSEYE Star Lara Raj at 2nd Annual ‘Golden Hour’ Night Market Celebration on May 17

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Hosted by the Center in partnership with Mayumi Market

Presented by Gilead Sciences 

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LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2025 — The Los Angeles LGBT Center proudly announces the return of Golden Hour: A Queer AANHPI Night Market on Saturday, May 17, 6PM-10PM. Now in its second year, Golden Hour honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a dynamic celebration of identity, artistry, and community—spotlighting the rich, intersectional identities of queer AANHPI artists, performers, and local businesses. 

This year’s event proudly honors Lara Raj—trailblazing member of global girl group KATSEYE and a rising queer icon. With her bold artistry and unapologetic authenticity, Raj is inspiring a new generation of queer youth around the world and redefining what representation looks like on a worldwide stage.

Named an artist to watch for 2025 by VEVO DSCVR and TIDAL, KATSEYE don’t just break the mold — they’re making their own. The global girl group, whose new single, “Gnarly” was  released today. Forged within the high standards of the K-pop system, but armed with the explicit goal of smashing through boundaries both cultural and creative. Ranging in age from 17 to 22 and coming from immensely different cultures, the six members of KATSEYE are: Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea).


Named an artist to watch for 2025 by VEVO DSCVR and TIDAL, KATSEYE don’t just break the mold — they’re making their own. The global girl group, whose new single, “Gnarly” will be released this Wednesday April 30th, is the first of its kind. Forged within the high standards of the K-pop system, but armed with the explicit goal of smashing through boundaries both cultural and creative. Ranging in age from 17 to 22 and coming from immensely different cultures, the six members of KATSEYE are: Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea).

Additionally, Golden Hour returns in partnership with Mayumi Market to transform the Center’s Hollywood campus into a vibrant, open-air night market—curated by and for queer AANHPI communities. Guests can expect:

  • Queer AANHPI food and retail vendors
  • Traditional tea ceremony and tasting experience
  • Karaoke lounge and mahjong tutorials
  • Nostalgic glamour-style photo booth
  • Plus, performances and additional details to be announced soon. 

Golden Hour is open to all ages and free to RSVP at lalgbtcenter.org/GoldenHour. 

For press credentials, contact: [email protected].

Presented by Gilead Sciences, Golden Hour is also made possible by Casamigos, the Official Tequila, and Supporting Sponsor P/S. 

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Golden Hour: A Queer AANHPI Night Market returns for its second year. The event will be an evening of culture, community, and celebration in honor of  Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, curated by and for queer AANHPI communities

Guests can explore

  • Queer AANHPI food and retail vendors
  • A tea tasting experience
  • A lively karaoke lounge
  • Mahjong tutorials
  • A nostalgic, glamour-style portrait photobooth

Additional activations and performances will be announced in the coming weeks. 

WHERE: The Village at Ed Gould Plaza | 1125 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038

WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 6PM–10PM

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About the Los Angeles LGBT Center
Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. Today the Center’s nearly 800 employees provide services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy. We are an unstoppable force in the fight against bigotry and the struggle to build a better world; a world in which LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. Learn more at lalgbtcenter.org

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