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Finally, A Day To Be Gay And Look At Fossils
Visitors walk beneath a Columbian mammoth on the reopening day of the George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits April 8, 2021.
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It’s the event that (maybe) no one asked for, but seems kinda perfect: The La Brea Tar Pits is having its first-ever Queer Family Day at the museum Friday, Oct. 13, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Any particular reason? OK, some LGBTQ+ people really, really love prehistoric creatures. But it’s also a merging of the celebratory gods because spooky season and LGBTQ+ history month are underway. When you show up, you'll get a schedule and location handout. It’s not a tour, so you and your family can walk to exhibits as you’d like, but there are specific activities.
What special things can I do? There’s a Drag Queen story time, hosted by West Hollywood Drag Laureate Pickle, a Halloween costume contest and other fun hands-on activities for kids. Organizations like Gender Justice L.A. and Trans* Lounge will be on-site with LGBTQ+ resources. The day closes with a cocktail gathering for adults and trivia on LGBTQ+ history.
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What does entry cost? If you’re an L.A. County resident, you can show up for free between 3 and 5 p.m. If you’re coming from out of the county and want to get tickets in advance, you can buy them here. It’s $7 for children (3-12 years old), $14 for students and people over 65, and $18 for adults. Tiny kiddos 2 years and under are free.
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