Mr. LA Leather 2025 Nick Arroyo Challenges the Status Quo BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ALEXANDER SCHUELLER A lifelong Angeleno and the reigning Mr. LA Leather 2025, Nick Arroyo is a 29-year-old body piercer at Pacific Sangha Tattoo and Read more
NEW “KICK AND KILL” STRATEGIES BRING HIV CURE CLOSER TO REALITY While modern therapies effectively manage HIV and PrEP prevents new infections, a definitive cure remains elusive because the virus hides within immune cell “reservoirs.” However, Dr. Luis Montaner at Read more
For more details on these events and to purchase tickets please visit www.LALeatherPride.com SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AVATAR PRESENTS: SUBMIT! (PARTNER EVENT), 9pm-2am Sanctuary Studios, 13012 Athens Way, Los Angeles, CA 90061. Avatar’s SUBMIT: Leather, steel, sweat, and a pulse you Read more
The Los Angeles Leather Coalition (LALC) is proud to name the TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) and the LA LGBTQ+ Center’s Senior Services Division as the official charity partners for LA Leather Pride 2026, alongside our ongoing commitment to LALC CAReS. Each Read more
Presenting the contestants competing for Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2026.For more detailed bios visit www.laleatherpride.com MR. PERVERSO 2026 GABE THA BABE Gabe Tha Babe is a Latino TransMasc multidisciplinary artist, public figure, nightlife personality, event producer, sex worker and community Read more
A Guide to the Iconic Sites of LA Leather Pride 2026 Under the theme “Cruising!”—LA Leather Pride 2026 maps a week of eroticism and history across Los Angeles. From historic bars to cultural landmarks, the event follows a trail where Read more
Czarina Lucinda Rear Lucinda Rear has been many things throughout her drag career: Miss Gay Pride, Czarina, comedian, town mattress, daddy aficionado, friend, sister, mentor, and, currently, the 56th Elected Empress of Los Angeles. As the Reigning Empress, Lucinda represents Read more
Inspired by this legacy of cinema, music, and sound, our theme this year is “Cruising: The Boulevard of Erotic Dreams” BY GEORGE VASSER This year marks a momentous milestone as we celebrate 25 years of the Mr. Los Angeles Leather Read more
PHOTO BY ALEXANDER SCHUELLER (L-R) Gabe Tha Babe, Mr Perverso 2026; Brian Hettler, Mr LA Leather Bear 2026; Handler Mozr, Mr CSW 2026; Karlo Ishibashi, Mr Sanctuary Leather 2026; T.J. Willis, Mr Regiment 2026.
Mounderwear turns up the heat for Valentine’s Day MOUNDERWEAR is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the launch of its new “Why You So Hot” campaign. Since its inception, the LA-based brand has stood for more than just men’s underwear. Under Read more
How California’s New Laws Shield Queer and Trans Identities As of January 2026, California has doubled down on its status as a “sanctuary state” for LGBTQ+ residents, implementing several landmark laws that specifically prioritize privacy, health equity, and youth safety. Read more
LA LGBT Center’s “Highly Favored” Returns to Honor Black Queer Nightlife On Saturday, February 21, the Los Angeles LGBT Center presents “Highly Favored,” an annual Black History Month celebration honoring the legacy of Black queer nightlife. Inspired by Jewel’s Catch Read more
Celebrating 25 Years Of Mr. LA Leather BY MARK ARIEL As Los Angeles prepares for the milestone 25th anniversary of LA Leather Pride (LALP) in 2026, with the theme of “Cruising: On the Boulevard of Erotic Dreams”, the celebration stands Read more
FXLK PLAY Artists-in-Mischief, Devotion, and Mythmaking A First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition Celebrating TOM House’s LGBTQ+ Artists-in-Residence. Curated by LA based independent curator Jamison Edgar and features works from Tom of Finland Foundation’s permanent collection, archives, and selected loans. The exhibition runs 19th February–19th Read more
DRAG QUEEN LAUREN BANALL RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ACLU Drag performer Lauren Banall has turned viral fame into a major win for civil rights. After her pitch-perfect TikTok parodies of conservative leader Erika Kirk garnered over 10.5 million views, Banall leveraged Read more
Local Activist James Duke Mason Bridges Pop Culture and Politics with New Podcast BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE James Duke Mason, a local veteran LGBTQ+ rights advocate and the son of pop icon Belinda Carlisle and political Read more
Oceane Aqua-Black Shatters Records with Debut Album “Shame-less” Drag superstar and pop provocateur Oceane Aqua-Black has officially made history with her debut album, Shame-less. Released via So Fierce Music, the 23-track project clocks in at 83 minutes and 27 seconds, officially Read more
