December 30th, 10pm NEON, the party that couldn’t even… is a monthly explosion of color and sound brought to you by the collective minds of DJ Mateo Segade, Queen of Crayola, Rubella Spreads, and their rotating cast of the most Read more
Hailed as “one of the last important links to a glorious tradition in music,” the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) has been a notable part of Southern California for over thirty-five years. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY Read more
Stress, depression and the holidays: tips for coping. BY VICTOR MELAMED Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and be detrimental to your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off the holiday blues. Here are Read more
An interview with Kevin Stalter, CEO and Board Director of the Thrive Tribe Foundation—a Los Angeles based not-for-profit with a mission to end HIV through peer-to-peer empowerment, building community, and connecting members to care. By Paulo Murillo Meet Kevin Stalter. Read more
Guide for choosing a health plan through Covered California—for people living with HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and those considering PrEP. Five leading California HIV organizations—Access Support Network, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Project Inform, and San Read more
Filmmaker Scott Bloom on the deadliest hate crime ever committed against the LGBT community. By Scott Bloom Dates of significance: June 24, 1973 an arsonist set fire to The Upstairs Lounge, a gay bar in the French Quarter of New Read more
Nirvana’s Dr. Andrew Vanderveer on cannabis and HIV. By Brenden Shucart I know first-hand how helpful cannabis can be when you are HIV-positive. I had smoked pot before being diagnosed (I was in my early twenties after all), but never with Read more
Dr. Tony Mills from SoCal Mens Medical Group on navigating new HIV prevention strategies. By Tony Mills, MD I met with a patient last week—recently diagnosed with gonorrhea—to discuss STD and HIV prevention. His HIV test with the new more sensitive Read more
Salah Abdeslam, who is now believed to be in disguise (right) and going by a new name. Paris terror fugitive Salah Abdeslam was seen visiting gay bars in Brussels before the attacks. BY VICTOR MELAMED One of the terrorists involved Read more
SEE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 ONYX SOCAL/SOUTHWEST JINGLE BALLS Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 4pm–8pm. ONYX SoCal/Southwest Leather Men Of Color monthly beer bust. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Exposure Drag Offbeat Bar, 6316 York Blvd., Los Angeles, 10pm–2pm, for Read more
BY PAULO MURILLO West Hollywood Recognizes World AIDS Day The City of West Hollywood recognized World AIDS Day this month with several events, including the World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil which was co-presented by the Alliance for Housing and Healing, Read more
Educating Healthcare Providers Grindr recently surveyed users about Truvada and found some noteworthy trends, reports The New York Times. They’re particularly interesting considering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last month that one out of four gay and bisexual men Read more
Palm Springs Leather Pride Last month’s Palm Springs Leather Pride was jam-packed with hot men and exciting events, including a Meet and Greet at Hunters Nightclub, a clothing optional pool party hosted by Clifton Tatum, Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2015, Read more
AIDS Action Plan Implementing the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy next year and through 2020. In conjunction with World AIDS Day this month, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy has released the Federal Action Plan for 2016-2020, which outlines specific Read more
Naughty Or NICE Some stocking stuffers and Santa approved recommendations that will even make the biggest video game fanatic drool. BY JOSEPH ARELLANO Fallout 4 Not only did this game get some of the biggest launch madness in history, but the Read more
Ever seen Brigadoon? One of the 15 myths about gay men was the “myth” that my gay brothers are all experts on show tunes. And again, I know that’s not a myth, and I know that only age separates those Read more
Family Affair December is a month for family gatherings during the holiday season. We asked a list of local folks with different lengths of recovery time how their sobriety affected their relationship with their families. Beyond Happy “My family is Read more
Anthony Clarke-Denham PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Age: 47 Occupation: Administrative nurse, working in senior care. Relationship Status: Been with husband for 5 years, married 6 months ago. Pet Peeve: “Getting men to understand that ‘racial preference’ is racism.” Biggest Fear: Read more
LGBT Undocumented Immigrants Equality California joins Supreme Court Brief calling for Restoration of Immigration Relief. Together with a group of other labor, civil rights and service provider organizations, Equality California has submitted an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari Read more
