Tom of Finland Foundation’s biggest TOM’s Bar in history, with special guest Orville Peck
This year’s TOM’s Bar will be the Foundation’s 29th annual commemoration of the artist Tom of Finland, his life and legacy.
“Tom asked me not to have a funeral but to have a party—like a scene from his artwork—people coming together and having a hell of a good time. We created a celebration—the first ‘TOM’s Bar’ in 1992—which has become a Tom of Finland Foundation annual event honoring Tom,” said Durk Dehner, president and cofounder, ToFF.
The festivities for the rousing Daddy’s Day party for Tom take place at the new partnering venue, The Avalon & Bardot Hollywood. The theme for the year is “Tom Unites”, a celebration of the community coming together after a strenuous two years with a global pandemic.
Joining the Foundation in their biggest annual fundraising event are DILF, Lights Down Low, Lethal Amounts, Mike Ruiz, Vaseline Alley, Tom of Finland Store and End Overdose.
Tom of Finland Foundation is proud to announce Orville Peck as the Honored Guest, who will be presented with the Tom of Finland Foundation 2022 Cultural Icon Award.
The all-day party at the Avalon will feature TOM’s Men dancing and sweating to a special performance by Mareux, all while enjoying the works of Mr. She Leather, Rick Castro and Suzanne Shifflett.
To kick off the Daddy’s Day weekend celebrations, Tom of Finland Foundation presents an exciting photography exhibition by world famous photographer Mike Ruiz at TOM House. TOM’s FOUNDATION + MIKE RUIZ’S EYE: Teams Up + Gears Up features selected images from his on-going portrait series of the Leather community. Adding to the experience, Mike is setting up shop at TOM’s Bar the following night for VIP photo sessions for Leather enthusiasts to be included in his upcoming book.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
TOM’s FOUNDATION + MIKE RUIZ’s EYE:
Teams Up + Gears Up Exhibition
Saturday, 18th Jun, 4–8PM
TOM House 1421 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90026
TOM’s Bar
Sunday, 19th Jun, 2–10PM
The Avalon & Bardot Hollywood 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
More information on TOM’s Bar and the exhibition can be found at tomoffinland.org/tomsbar
