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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, SEPT 9
OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355. Info: www.outonthemountain.com/fight.
SATURDAY, SEPT 10
THE GODDESS MERCADO ARTISAN FLEA MARKET IN EAST LOS ANGELES 5PM–9PM
319 North Humphreys Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Info: thegoddessmercado.com. A mercado that empowers and inspires. A community that promotes entrepreneurship and creativity within our under-represented Latinx youth. 70+ Latina artists, creators, crafters, artists, healers, goddesses, popping up and celebrating fashion,art, local food.
SUNDAY, SEPT 11
PEARL POOL PARTY SUNDAYS
LeParc West Hollywood Hotel, 733 West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The hit QUEER pool party is returning to West Hollywood at its new home at LeParc Suite Hotel! Also Sunday, Sept 18.
FRIDAY, SEPT 16
TRANS HILARIOUS 8PM-9PM
The Pack Theater, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Comedy show featuring the latter part of the alphabet mafia. Join Tuesday Thomas ( E!, Vh1, mtv. bbc) as she brings in the oft overlooked Trans and plus part into the comedy world.
GAY DAYS ANAHEIM
1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802. Info: www.gaydaysanaheiminfo.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT 17
CUMBIATÓN 6PM-12PM
Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071. An intergenerational cultural movement which utilizes music and art as a vessel to heal and uplift oppressed hood communities.
TUESDAY, SEPT 20
YOGA @ THE CONOTEC 6PM-8PM
Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center, 1001 North Martel Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046. Karina, of I.AmHealin, a QTBIPOC yoga collective, is leading a FLUX yoga class at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center. Open to beginners & more experienced yogis.
SATURDAY, SEPT 24
QUEERSPACE: BASECK, THE GROANS, MIRRORED FATALITY 7PM-10PM
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Free dance party with performances by Queerspace: Baseck, The Groans, Mirrored Fatality. DJ Sets by Aura t-09, Noise Pup, Sevyn and Gloworm.
CRITICAL EYE MOVIE NIGHT—FEATURED FILM: THE HANDMAIDEN 6PM
Detroit Vesey’s, 2028 East 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021. The Q26 and Cuties are excited to announce our Critical Eye Movie Night series! This special set of events is more than just film screenings; it also creates space to have an honest discussion about the media created to represent US and OUR realities.
SUNDAY, SEPT 25
THIS IS MY BRAVE 2PM-4PM
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401. A live storytelling event featuring music, essay, poetry, and more from Los Angeles community members living with a mental health condition.
FOLSOM STREET FAIR
Folsom Street, 145 9th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103. Info: www.folsomstreet.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT 30
BURBANK PRIDE 6PM-9PM
3500 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. Info: www.burbankpride.org/
SATURDAY, OCT 8
TOM OF FINLAND ART & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2022
Second Home Hollywood, Los Angeles. Info: www.tomoffinland.org.
