While the L.A. film showcase isn’t a replacement for Outfest, it fills a void for LGBTQ+ film lovers.
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Discover Something New
There’s always something new to learn or explore in LGBTQ+ communities. We're here to spark your curiosity and share experiences that get you out of your bubble.
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Drag events throughout Los Angeles take on many forms, ranging from Juan Gabriel-themed nights to performances at craft breweries. Meet three local performers who bring their own spin with sequins galore and over-the-top makeup. -
The incident at Ginger Rogers Beach is being investigated as a hate crime, the LAPD says. Here’s why the beach matters.
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The musical retelling of TV's Transparent at the Mark Taper Forum bills itself as "delightfully queer, unapologetically Jewish, and radically joyful.”
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The Los Globos nightclub was turned into a raunchy and punk space where everyone is encouraged to dress up.
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The story of West Hollywood is complex. We look at some key times through history that shaped LGBTQ+ community in the city.
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“He is creating from a place of lack on so many levels — lack because of color, lack because of his queerness — but he almost takes that and makes that his superpower, at a time when that superpower also got people killed."
Connect With Others
Finding queer people to vibe with among the millions of people isn't always easy. We’re here to get you more plugged in with people who share your experience and introduce you to those who might not.
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Protests, flag bans, and book restrictions tested teachers’ ability to create a safe space for students to learn.
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On a recent Tuesday, local artists performed live and joined a discussion on the music industry in Los Angeles.
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On a recent Thursday, we came back to the Crawford to chat about wellness in LGBTQ+ spaces. Learn a bit about the speakers and watch the event.
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At Mi Centro in Boyle Heights, neighbors honored the time with a community ofrenda.
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There’s poetry, live storytelling and community archiving events happening to help you understand and contribute to LGBTQ+ history.
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The La Brea Tar Pits is having its first-ever Queer Family Day at the museum on Friday, Oct. 13. It’s a merging of festivities with spooky season and LGBTQ+ history month.
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For decades, the city has been a safe haven for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Sorry Not Sorry isn’t exactly a gay bar, but its support for LGBTQ+ people is drawing in assistance in their time of need.
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The school's Pride assembly drew concerns from parents who didn't want to their children to learn about LGBTQ+ topics at young ages. The situation escalated when a teacher's Pride flag was burned, and LAist has their story of what happened.
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Dozens gathered Sunday to mark the city’s first unofficial Pride, an event that grew out of protests against the majority conservative city council’s actions to restrict flags.
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Disneyland Resort is holding its first official pride celebration, Disney After Dark: Pride Nite in the summer. But that doesn't remove the parks tense relationship LGBTQ+ representation, on the screen and in real life.
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“L.A. feels like home to me because of the queer community,” a protester told LAist.
Decode Queer LA
Even the most informed queer Angelenos can have a hard time figuring out issues big and small. We're here to share what's worked for others and offer step-by-step resources.
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“Sorry, I’m not into Asians,” they’d say. Not into Asians. Categorically, that is.
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Coming out looks different for everyone and is a continuous process. The hosts of WNYC Studio's podcast, Nancy, talk with people about their coming out stories to learn what went well, what could have gone better, and what to say if someone comes out to you.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ treatment, and the fear of it, can keep people from getting medical attention. Here's how to find an affirming doctor.
