MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS
TRANSACTION 1PM-3PM
https://www.mytranswellness.org. 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.
UNTIL MAY 22, 2022
RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE
15501 E Arrow Hwy (Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area) Irwindale, CA 91706. Begun in 1963 in Agoura, near Malibu, to create “living history” for schoolchildren and their families, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire has grown into an annual interactive playground and gallery for over 200,000 participants and guests. It has given birth to an industry nationwide and this year is more fun and exciting than ever.
Since its inception, more than 5 million people from around the world have visited Southern California’s Renaissance Pleasure Faire, averaging approximately 20,000 each weekend. The event runs from April 9 to May 22. For more info visit: www.renfair.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
OUT PRO LOUNGE: NETWORKING FOR LGBTQ PROFESSIONALS 6PM-9PM
Rocco’s West Hollywood, 8900 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. You’ll arrive at Out Pro Lounge’s famously friendly monthly networking mixer with an opportunity to meet and make professional connections.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
LET’S WERK—A WEEKLY COWORKING DATE JUST FOR QUEERS 11AM-3PM
Wood Coffee Co., 2728 East 10th St, Long Beach, CA 90804. Cuties Los Angeles Presents: Let’s Werk—A Weekly Coworking Date Just for Queers. Meet new people, share what you’re working on, brainstorm a new project together—or, just quietly work and enjoy the energy.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM, SIR? 9PM-10:30PM
The Elysian, 1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039. A wild night of vulnerable, interactive comedy with comedian Ever Mainard who really wants to know, “What’s your problem?” Ever uses their skills of storytelling, improv, and crowd work to create cathartic moments of connection with audience members.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
FRIENDS AND GAY SHIT W/ NIC SCHEPPARD & JENSON TITUS 7:30PM
The Elysian, 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Half talk show, half character pageant, full gay extravaganza. This monthly show features some of LA’s finest character improvisers interviewed by Very Gay Paints’ own Nic Scheppard and Jenson Titus. Hosted by Nic Scheppard & Jenson Titus .
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES AND PERESTROIKA
Broadwater Black Box, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Foolish Production Co is excited to bring you an epically intimate interpretation of Tony Kushner’s Award Winning play.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
RAINBOW READS: SURPASSING CERTAINTY BY JANET MOCK 6:30-7:30
Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. LGBTQIA+ centered book club for queer/questioning and ally adults online and in-person.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
LGBTQ+ ART HANG: RISOGRAPH ZINE 6PM-8PM
Nova, 3421 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90039. Info: www.novacommunityarts.com/mission. Nova is a nonprofit organization that provides a space for creative expression and arts education for the Los Angeles arts community. Every Thursday of the month, hosts an art hang out for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: MARGARET CHO 7PM
The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Margaret Cho, Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho, a jack of all trades, master of many.
