FEARLESS AND FREE

Long Beach Pride, marking 43 years of impact, returns this month Long Beach Pride, one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ celebrations, returns for its 43rd year with the powerful theme “Fearless and Free,” honoring resilience, authenticity, and the ongoing pursuit Read more

The Event

MR. LOS ANGELES LEATHER CONTEST 2026 A huge congratulations to Brian Hettler, who was officially named Mr. LA Leather 2026 following a weekend of brotherhood, competition, and community pride. The climax of the LA Leather Pride 2026 week took place Read more

ARTISTS IN FOCUS

FXLK PLAY Exhibition Concludes Historic Run in West Hollywood Following a monumental month celebrating the Tom of Finland Foundation’s past and present artists-in-residence, the historic FXLK PLAY exhibition at Plummer Park’s Long Hall in West Hollywood officially drew to a Read more

SAVE THE DATE

Off Sunset 2026: The Intersection of Art, Kink, and Community Activism The Off Sunset Festival officially returns to Silver Lake on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from noon to 7pm.  Transforming a half-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, the event is Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO WEST HOLLYWOOD TOM OF FINLAND FXLK PLAY EXHIBITION OPENS IN WEHO A new exhibition celebrating queer artistic expression and erotic art opened last month at Plummer Park in West Hollywood, highlighting the legacy of the Tom of Read more

The Art

FXLK PLAY Artists-in-Mischief, Devotion, and Mythmaking A First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition Celebrating TOM House’s LGBTQ+ Artists-in-Residence. Curated by LA based independent curator Jamison Edgar and features works from Tom of Finland Foundation’s permanent collection, archives, and selected loans. The exhibition runs 19th February–19th Read more

The Event

MR. LA LEATHER BEAR 2026 The Mr. LA Leather Bear 2026 Contest took place last month at The Eagle LA. Congrats to the winner of the title—Brian Hettler. For upcoming events at The Eagle LA visit www.eaglela.com. PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER Read more

The Event

CLAW LA 2025: LEATHER THANKSGIVING The Los Angeles Leather Getaway took place over Thanksgiving weekend. Based at the Hotel Indigo in Downtown Los Angeles, the event served as a massive gathering for the global leather, kink, and BDSM communities, blending Read more

OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Kerri Colby and Bonnie McKee perform at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Friday, August 22, as Out on the Mountain makes its return The 17th annual Out on the Mountain, a signature LGBTQ Pride event at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Read more

AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING

CinePride Film Festival Debuts in Los Angeles, Celebrating Queer Cinema This September 2025 A bold new chapter in queer cinema begins this fall as CinePride Film Festival, an innovative LGBTQIA+ film festival, makes its debut in Los Angeles, September 11-14, at Read more

PRIDE MARCHES ON

Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells Lead 55th Annual LA Pride Parade The 55th annual LA Pride Parade, produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), will take place on Sunday, June 8th, celebrating the theme “Pride Marches On.”  This year’s Read more

The Event

LONG BEACH PRIDE 2025 With the theme “The Power of Community,” Long Beach Pride™ 2025 brought thousands together for a weekend of celebration and visibility on May 17-18. The 42nd Annual Festival turned the city’s waterfront into a vibrant hub Read more

BUILDING COMMUNITY

Hunter Fox On Off Sunset’s Vision & Evolution BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE First off, for folks living on another planet—please introduce yourself and describe your connection to the LGBTQ+ community. I am Hunter Fox, former manager Read more

The Event

LOS ANGELES LEATHER PRIDE GUIDE LAUNCH PARTY AT EAGLE LA PHOTOS BY MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY The launch party for the THE FIGHT’s Official Los Angeles Leather Pride Guide 2025 took place last month at The Eagle LA. Check out additional events Read more

The Event

MR PALM SPRINGS LEATHER 2025 Rene Hebert, Mr Off Ramp Leather 2025, won the title of Mr Palm Springs Leather 2025, last month. THE FIGHT congratulates Rene and all the other contestants as well. For more info on Palm Springs Read more

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SUMMERTRAMP AT DTLA PROUD Thousands attended the 2-day DTLA Proud Festival last month. Festivities included the DTLA Proud marketplace with 40 queer vendors and 20 community booths. The Proud Stage hosted live performances, and SUMMERTRAMP featured DJs and dancing along Read more

The Event

OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN Out On The Mountain, the Official Six Flags Magic Mountain LGBTQ Private Party, took place last month. The night of thrill rides included Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, West Coast Racers; and CraZanity; live performances from Read more

The Event

WEST COAST RUBBER 2024 AT THE EAGLE LA Congrats to Selena Blackwater, West Coast Rubber 2024 “Lubrication” at Eagle LA. Check out www.eaglela.com for a list of upcoming events. PHOTOS BY MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY