COMPILED BY SINAN SHIHABI
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, SEPTEMBER 10
QUEER THE NEW YEAR SHABBAT SHUVAH 5782 6:30PM-10PM
St. Paul’s Commons Retreat and Conference Center, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles. Info:
www.nefeshla.org
Join JQ and Nefesh as they come together for a Queer the New Year Shabbat Shuvah experience for the LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish community.
LAVENDER COUNTRY 7PM-11PM
2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Info: www.zebulon.la
In 1973, Patrick Haggerty recorded and released Lavender Country, a collection of gay radical country music. Since 2014, Patrick has played shows all over the states, from New York to San Francisco and everywhere in between, spreading his revolutionary message of love and acceptance in the face of violence, hate and fascism.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
GAYC/DC W. TASTEE NUGGZ, HUSKER DUDES 9PM
The Wayfarer, 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa , CA 92627. Info: https://wayfarercm.com/
GAYC/DC, the world’s first and only all-gay tribute to the music of AC/DC with Tastee Nuggz & Husker Dudes at The Wayfarer
MOVEMENT THROUGH CATACLYSMS OPEN RECEPTION 5PM-7PM
Art Division Painting Studio/Gallery, 2432 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
A gallery show featuring LGBTQ+ photography—the culmination of the REACH LA Lens Based LGBTQ+ Artist’s In Production Program. The show will be hosted at the Art Division Gallery in MacArthur Park. Art Division is an art organization located in MacArthur Park training underserved young adults in the visual arts.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
MERMAID COMEDY HOUR 7:30PM
Hollywood Improv (The Lab), 8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046. Info: https://improv.com/hollywood/
Featuring Valerie Tosi, Joleen Lunzer, Laurie Kilmartin, Irene Tu, Jasmine Ellis, Subhah Agarwal, Jeena Bloom, JoAnn Schinderle.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN, 6PM-1AM
Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355. Info: www.outonthemountain.com/fight
The premier LGBT+ private party at Six Flags Magic Mountain!
GAY DAYS ANAHEIM
Info www.gaydaysanaheiminfo.com.
Gay Days Anaheim brings around 35,000 GLBT revelers to Southern California’s noted Disneyland resort and theme park. Runs through Sunday, September 19.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
TRANS PRIDE LONG BEACH 11AM
Recreation Park, 4900 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Info: https://transpridelongbeach.com/ “Unity in Community.”
JACKIE COX IN “JACKIEVISION!” 7PM
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 West Disney Way, Suite 337, Anaheim, CA. Info: www.houseofblues.com/anaheim
The weekend’s host and RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 favorite, Jackie Cox, in her fabulous one-woman show.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
RENEGADE BEER BUST 3PM-8PM
Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles.
Support Art. Limited edition of 100 Tom of Finland prints, 100% Proceeds to benefit The Eagle LA and Tom of Finland Foundation, $5 suggested donation. Music by Max Bruce (DILF) and Mike Vollman (CUFFS).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
BIPOCALYPSE 7:30PM
El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Info: www.elcidsunset.com
A comedy show for melanted folks, queer kin, off-beat hotties and EBT card-holders. Hosted by a sensitive Pisces. Outdoor Show. Food & Drinks. Cannabis Friendly. COVID Compliant. Lineup TBD. Presented by Pico Productions.This is a 21+ event.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
WHITTIER’S PRIDE IN THE PARK 2021
6532 Friends Ave, Whittier CA 90601. Info: https://whittierpridefestival.org/
Event will host Live entertainment, food trucks, vendors as part of a Family Friendly LGBTQ+ environment.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
SIPTEMBER—LGBTQ CONNECTING OVER WINE 2PM
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Info: https://www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/
This is a wine tasting event with the LGBTQ Center Orange County, must be 21+ to attend. Come for the wine, stay for the friends.
