By Paulo Murillo – The city of Long Beach is getting their very own Rainbow Crosswalk as part of the city’s “Continental Crosswalks” program, to enhance pedestrian safety and recognize the LGBT community. “We started painting these rainbow crosswalks today Read more
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures debuts on HBO April 16th BY JOE FARAGHER I was lucky enough to attend an advanced screening of the new HBO documentary, Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures at LACMA last night. This was a complete coincidence. I Read more
International Mr. Leather and outgoing Mr. Los Angeles Leather Patrick Smith on sexual proclivities, game changers in HIV prevention and helping our LGBT brothers and sisters abroad facing the threat of assault on a daily basis. BY RACE BANNON | Read more
While sexual energy can be powerful—it is also fragile. It has to be nurtured and it has to be protected. BY DR. STEVE GANZELL There are some guys who look forward for years to crossing some imaginary threshold and entering Read more
A PreP-adherent gay male tested positive for HIV after being exposed to an extremely rare strain of that virus. BY BRENDEN SHUCART HIV activists, advocates, and healthcare professionals gathered in Boston last month for the annual CROI (Conference on Retroviruses Read more
PHOTOS BY DOMASAN “Art is an expression of human creation. It can be in all forms and thoughts,” states L.A. based rope artist and photographer Domasan. “Through rope art I try to bring out a person’s energy, peace and beauty. Read more
A glimpse into the private world of an unabashedly gay artist and his eclectic taste for both high art and camp. Tucked behind a monumental hedge on a street of LA’s Echo Park is one of the gay world’s most Read more
VIP Dental Spas in West Hollywood joins forces with THE FIGHT to help one gay man regain his confidence. BY ANDY NICASTRO Four years into his recovery from crystal meth addiction, Wolffgang Scott’s life has done a complete turnaround. There is plenty Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND Welcome To L.A. Leather Pride A message from Committee Chair, Marlon Morales PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Thank you for granting me the opportunity to be your Chairman for a second year—it has been a great Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND The Contestants The 17th Annual Mr. L.A. Leather Contest will take place on Saturday April 2, 2016 at the historic Globe Theater in Downtown LA’s Broadway Theater District. Ten men will compete to succeed Mr. Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND L.A. Leather Pride Week Events For more details on these events please visit losangelesleatherpride.com Glory Bound: LA Leather Pride 2016 Kick Off Party Sunday, March 27 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Faultline, 4216 Melrose Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND The LA30 Extraordinary leaders are ensuring our future. The LALC has established The LA30 Program in order to identify supporters of L.A.’s leather community willing to make a commitment of at least $250 per person Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND Folsom Europe 2016 In Berlin Announcing LA Leather Pride 2016 grand prize drawing—includes airfare for 2 and 4 nights hotel accommodations. As part of the LALC’s outreach to the leather folk in our sister city, Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND THE CHARITY PARTNERS The LA Leather Pride Committee is proud to announce the following 3 charity partners who will share in the success of our 2016 event. THE ONE ARCHIVES FOUNDATION The ONE Archives Foundation Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND THE JUDGES Your judges for the Mr. L.A. Leather 2016 contest. For more detailed bios on each judge visit losangelesleatherpride.com. PATRICK SMITH International Mr. Leather | Mr. LA Leather | Eagle LA Mr. Leather Read more
CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND The Masters Of Ceremonies Ben MacLean and Jonny McGovern are your hosts for The 17th Annual Mr. LA Leather Contest, Saturday April 2, 2016 at the historic Globe Theater in Downtown LA’s Broadway Theater District. Read more
Elton John, Lady Gaga Concert Elton John surprised fans in West Hollywood with a free pop-up concert at the historical Tower Records building on Sunset Boulevard. Sir Elton dipped into his vault of classic hits and he also showcased some Read more
HIV Prevention Outreach APLA Health & Wellness unveils “It Feels Good” PrEP ad campaign. BY VICTOR MELAMED APLA Health & Wellness (APLAHW) announced the launch of their new “It Feels Good” Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) advertising campaign last month. The new ads Read more
