The Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated its annual Center Gala on Saturday, a star-studded affair honoring the LGBTQ+ community and raising funds for the life-saving work of the Center’s programs and services.
Comedian and Fire Island writer-actor Joel Kim Booster served as the night’s emcee. Grammy-, Tony-, and Emmy-winning actress Cynthia Erivo was honored with the Schrader Award for her stellar achievements in activism, championing the LGBTQ+ community. Pioneering visual artist Mickalene Thomas was presented the Vanguard Award, while the pop trio MUNA received the Leslie Jordan Award for Excellence in the Arts and gave a performance of their song “Silk Chiffon” with a guest appearance by Jewel.
Following the event, honorees, attendees, and other Center staff and supporters gathered at KISO, the newest LGBTQ+ nightlife destination in Downtown LA for the official Center Gala After Party. RuPaul’s Drag Race alums and drag superstars Symone and Mo Heart turned out jaw-dropping performances to wrap up the evening, and photographer Carlos Guevara was on site to capture it all:
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
Photos by Carlos Guevara
In total, the evening raised more than $1.6 million in support of the Center’s life-saving services. Click here for more photos from the event and quotes from the night’s honorees.
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