The Calendar

INTERNATIONAL BEAR CONVERGENCE. SEE THURSDAY, FEB 24

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 Rd., 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, FEB 11

MELROSE IS BURNING 9PM-11PM

The Comedy Nook, 7456 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046. Monthly LGBTQ+ variety show hosted by Kevin Padilla featuring amazing local and traveling acts!

SATURDAY, FEB 12

GAY PARTY: VALENTINE’S—STUPID LOVE 9PM

Los Globos, 3040 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026. Big Gay Party is a body positive, judgement free place, where you can dance, socialize, chill, and make new friends. Daniel Maguire from the Bachelorette will be playing Cupid and hosting the Valentine’s day party.

TUESDAY, FEB 15

LGBTQ TACO TUESDAY/LATIN NIGHT IN WEST HOLLYWOOD 9PM

Rocco’s WeHo, 8900 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Noche Latina & Taco Tuesday In West Hollywood (LGBTQ+ Friendly) Latin Night. Brought to you by @DjLesOrtiz. Also takes place Tuesday, Feb. 22.

FRIDAY, FEB 18

BIG D*CK ENERGY 9PM-2AM

El Cocodrilo, 4087 1/2 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90023. Calling all TOPS with big D energy, Bottoms , Lesbian, Trans, They, Them, LGBQIA+ allies of all ages and walks of life welcome!

SUNDAY, FEB 20

3RD ANNUAL WHITE DRESS PARTY 4PM

GYM Sportsbar and Grill, 8919 Santa Monic Blvd. West Hollywood. The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will host the 3rd Annual White Dress Party, benefiting The Life Group LA on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 4pm-9pm. 

FULL MOON “METTA” MEDITATION AND RITUAL (LONG BEACH) 2PM-4PM

Join LA/Long Beach Lesbians Who Meditate and reflect upon the theme of “Love” and go within to connect with the heart energies. The purpose of this group is to bring together lesbians who want to develop their spiritual practice through meditation.

THURSDAY, FEB 24

INTERNATIONAL BEAR CONVERGENCE (IBC)

Palm Springs. For more info visit: ibc-ps.com. The premier winter event for Bears in Palm Springs, welcoming thousands of frisky, bears, muscle bears, cubs, chasers, chubs, admirers & their fans
to have the time of their lives! The four-day event comes to life with DJs, live entertainment,
and thousands of bears from around the globe. Vaccination proof required. Runs through February 28.

SUNDAY, FEB 27

REALITY GAYS LIVE! W/ MATTIE AND POODLE! 7PM-9PM

The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA. Per LA County Health guidelines, The Regent Theatre requires that all guests wear masks inside the venue. 

ALWAYS ON SUNDAY / STORMÉ / PARIS IS BURNING 7PM

Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024. UCLA Film & Television Archive presents free screenings at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.

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