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MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS
TRANSACTION 1PM–3PM
Trans Wellness Center. For more info: (323) 993-2900 or visit: www.mytranswellness.org. A social support group for transgender women at any stage of gender transition, many participants are in a marginal or transitional living situation. Facilitated by Friends Community Center.
EVERY TUESDAY
BLUSH 2PM–4PM
Trans Wellness Center. For more info: (323) 993-2900 or visit: www.mytranswellness.org. A sex-positive youth program facilitated by staff from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, focusing on HIV/STI prevention and education, harm reduction, and discussing best practices for personal wellness.
SELF DEFENSE CLASS 7PM–9PM
Trans Wellness Center. For more info: (323) 993-2900 or visit: www.mytranswellness.org. All trans/queer self-defense class taught by a Trans Woman and former National Judo Champion, Ryka Aoki. FREE
EVERY WEDNESDAY
JEST IMPROV CLASSES 7PM–9PM
Community Resource Center, 2471 Portela Road, Suite 100, Ventura, CA. Looking for a fun and safe environment to play? Join Diversity Collective at Jest Improv for their introductory improv classes, every Wednesday.
EVERY FRIDAY
FREEDOM FRIDAYS 11AM–6PM
Trans Wellness Center. For more info: (323) 993-2900 or visit: www.mytranswellness.org. Drop-in clinic for name and gender marker change, also financial coaching and employment resources, as well as referrals for other legal issues. Presented by the TEEP Program of the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Legal Department.
FRIDAY, DEC 10
KEVIN JAMES THORNTON, LOS 10PM–11:30PM
Dynasty Typewriter At The Hayworth, 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. A 90-minute one-man show of hilarious and heartfelt stories about growing up gay in a small religious town, dating and college life in the 90s and finding self-acceptance and happiness.
SATURDAY, DEC 11
DONNA’S HOLIGAY MARKET 12–7PM
Montecillo De Leo Politi Recreation Lodge On Stadium between Scott Road & Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012. A Queer HoliGay Market, a vending market by the queers for the queers!
ERIS DREW B2B OCTO OCTA 10PM
LOT 613, 613 Imperial St., Los Angeles. Secret Project & SURROUND Present: Eris Drew and Octo Octa for a night of pure love at LOT 613, with special guests Colored Craig, Bored Lord and the whole #SURROUND crew. Entry is free for members of our trans community.
GMCLA: A HOLIDAY HOMECOMING 8PM
Royce Hall in Westwood. North Campus of UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Ernest H. Harrison, GMCLA Music Director & Conductor, makes his long-awaited main series debut, featuring special guest stars, Telly Leung and Nikki Crawford. Second performance Sunday Dec 12 at 2pm.
TUESDAY, DEC 14
CLGS: SPIRITUAL CARE IN LGBTQ DESERTS: A LAVENDER LUNCH WITH JUDE JOHNSON 12:15PM
Southern California Nevada Conference United Church of Christ, 233 Harrison Ave, Claremont, CA 91711. Jude Johnson shares their experience of providing spiritual care for LGBTQ Veterans of the VA medical system in the Inland Empire of California.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 15
FASSBINDER’S “IN A YEAR OF 13 MOONS” 8PM
The Secret Movie Club Theater, 1917 Bay St, Los Angeles. The movie follows the last 3 days in the life of transgender Elvira who gave up her family, her everything to transition for her lover, who then almost immediately dropped her and moved on (1978). Written, directed, shot and edited by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
FRIDAY, DEC 17
RAINBOW YOUTH COLLABORATIVE 5PM–7PM
Shanti Orange County, 23461 S Pointe Dr. #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. A lively social drop-in group for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13-18.
SATURDAY, DEC 18
HOLIDAY JOY TOY DRIVE 7PM–11PM
1400 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles. Join REACH LA, BatME Cosmetics and The Remidi Network in their efforts to benefitting and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth this holiday season through their Holiday Joy Drive. With gift cards, a Red Carpet, Mix & Mingle and Performances.
SATURDAY, DEC 25
LGBT HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTER BRUNCH 8AM–1PM
Lower Sweetland Hall, 504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills. Volunteer to help All Saints’ host a brunch for homeless LGBT youth at the Youth Center on Highland, a part of the LA LGBT Center.
THURSDAY, DEC 30
GAY ALMANAC @ MASTERBEAT NEW YEARS WEEKEND LA 10PM
The Mayan, 1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles. Tickets: bit.ly/masterbeat2022. Use code ALMANAC for $25 off the VIP weekend pass. An entire weekend of events celebrating the New Year and 2022.
FRIDAY, DEC 31
AKBAR 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Akbar, 4356 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. Akbar will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this NYE, Fri. DEC. 31st! There will be 3 bars, 2 DJ’s, a tent in the parking lot, dancing, merriment, free commemorative t-shirts and champagne at midnight and NO COVER!
