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KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21.


SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7

ELECTROLUXX ART DANCE PARTY

Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd.,  9:30pm. For tickets, visit: Electroluxx.com. Enjoy a mix of projection mapping, sculpture alteration, lasers, smoke, and mirrors, all blended together by a roster of musicians.

REFLEX WINTER/SPRING 2015

Metropolitan Nightclub, 652 N LA Peer Dr., 2am – 7am. For tickets, visit www.flavorus.com/profile/Reflex%20Presents/7471. In its 10th year, Reflex is the longest running Tribal Gay Dance Event in Southern California.

FULL FRONTAL DISCO

Akbar, 4356 W. Sunset BLVD. 10pm – 2am. Visit fullfrontaldisco.com. A celebration of disco decadence in its myriad mutations, classic and contemporary.

ROUGH SEX – LEATHERMEN

Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd, 9pm – 2am. Visit theroughsexcrew.tumblr.com.  Join the celebration of the 3rd year anniversary. In homage to the upcoming leather contests, come fully suited or wearing more revealing gear!

FUN TO BE DEAD: MARTIN O’BRIEN AND SHEREE ROSE

ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, 909 W. Adams Blvd., 7pm. For more information at one.usc.edu/fun-to-be-dead/. The multidisciplinary performance practice of London-based artist Martin O’Brien utilizes physical endurance, pain, disgust, and sexuality to challenge common representations of illness.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

LE SÉXE

Los Globos, 3040 W. Sunset Blvd., 8:30pm. For tickets, visit: eventbrite.com/e/le-sexe-tickets-14088179123. Passion, beauty, freedom, art, love for an experience you won’t forget.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

IBC THURSDAY NIGHT STREET FAIR

Palm Canyon Drive (between Amado and Baristo Roads), Palm Springs, 7pm-10pm. Visit ibc-ps.com for more information. Kick off International Bear Convergence with an old fashioned street fair, with musicians, food, arts and crafts vendors, and a farmers market.

EARLY BEAR PARTY

Hunters Nightclub, 302 East Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, 9pm – 2am. Visit hunterspalmsprings.com for more information. Drink and dance to the hottest dance and pop hits with DJ Chub Jim.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

PLUNGE 1.0 POOL PARTY WITH DJ CALAHAN

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs,  12pm – 4pm. Visit ibs-ps.com. Relax and unwind to the sounds of Dj Chub Jim. Private Cabana’s available while they last.

IBC MEET & GREET T-DANCE

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs,  5pm – 8pm. Visit ibc-ps.com. Poolside welcome party with complimentary buffet (while it lasts).

CRUSIN WITH DJ SEAN MAC

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 10pm – 2am. Visit ibc-ps.com. The first IBC dance is a hot one. Take off the shirts, make new friends and dance the night away.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

IBC RETRO SPLASH POOL PARTY WITH DJ CHUB JIM

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 10am – 4pm. Visit ibc-ps.com. Soak up the sun, drink and splash around with hot, furry men and dance to the sounds of the 80’s and 90s. Grilled-to-order food available all day.

BEARHEAT PAJAMA PARTY

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 10pm – 3am. Visit ibc-ps.com. Submit to a primal, seductive night of hot men and the music at BearHeat. Amber and Ultra Nate will perform.

SWEET LOVIN’ VALENTINE’S NIGHT

The Belasco, 1050 S Hill St. Los Angeles, 10pm – 4pm, for tickets, visit sweetlovin.eventbrite.com. Get stung by love at a special Valentine’s Night event.

“BUTCH” THE MALE THING!

Bullet Bar, 10522 Burbank Blvd., NoHo, 9pm – 2am. For more visit facebook.com/events/313973702142047. Superstar DJs, frisky GoGo porn stars, vintage porn, smoke, lasers, cheap drinks, and smoking by a fire pit, just like the good old days.

LOVE & LUST 2015 VALENTINES COSTUME BALL

Fredricks of Hollywood, 1717 N McCadden, Los Angeles, 10pm. Visit, loveandlustball.com. LA’s largest Valentines Costume Ball returns for its 5th year.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

IBC REDEMPTION IN PARADISE POOL PARTY

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 10am – 4pm. Visit ibc.com. Soak up the sun with DJ Roke Cabrera, then drink and splash around with hot, furry men.

SUNDAY 70s BEER BUST & FUNDRAISER

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 5pm – 8pm. Visit ibc-ps.com. Bring your best 70s costume for a chance to win great prizes. Big hair, necklaces and funky music will make this an afternoon to remember.

THE LEATHER BALL

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs,  10pm – 3am. Visit ibc-ps.com. Get out your chaps. It’s going to be a bumpy night. Dance to the hot, tribal sounds with a unforgettable light show. Some surprises in store.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, 7:30pm. Visit outfest.org. An instant classic, now celebrating its 30th year, director Hector Babenco’s remarkable film was a sophisticated and high-profile queer triumph in the midst of the conservative 1980s.

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