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Town Hall - LA Queer Events Coalition

Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 1pm - 3:30pm | The AT Center

Join the LA Queer Events Coalition for our inaugural Town Hall addressing critical healthcare and legal challenges facing our LGBTQ+ community.

WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 2025

TIME: 1PM-3:30PM

WHERE: AT Center (1773 Griffith Park Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026)

PARKING: Street

Bringing together key organizations and community leaders from across Los Angeles, this afternoon will feature:

  • Panel discussions on healthcare access and legal protections
  • Community Q&A session
  • Networking opportunities
  • Performances

Moderated by Carla Ibarra (LA Civil Rights Department). Full panel lineup to be announced soon!

Let's unite our voices, share resources, and build collective power to create lasting positive change for our community. Details for an after-party celebration to be announced.

MISSION:

The LA Queer Events Coalition unites queer community leaders to amplify our collective power, protect our rights, and create lasting positive change for the LGBTQ+ community of Los Angeles.

COALITION MEMBERS:

  • Art House
  • AT Center
  • BabyGay
  • The Black Cat
  • DoLA & Gay DoLA
  • DTLA Proud
  • Equality Fashion Week
  • Everywhere is Queer
  • Girls Gays Theys
  • Heart Throb
  • Kiso LA
  • LA Civil Rights Department
  • LA LGBT Center
  • LYNX
  • Open Space Therapy Collective
  • Pride Point
  • The Queer SOL Collective
  • The Ruby Fruit
  • The Secret Circus
  • Sit Down & Breathe
  • Them Fatale
  • Third Space Social
  • The Unite App
  • Yes Ma'am Club

This is a free community event, though donations are welcomed to support future coalition initiatives



***TICKETS FOR HISTORIC NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY CELEBRATION!***

BabyGay & The Black Cat Celebrate National Coming Out Day!

Friday, October 11, 2024 | 5pm - 10pm | The Black Cat 

TICKETS HERE!

Join us for an historic event as the City of LA officially recognizes National Coming Out Day as a city holiday on Friday, October 11!

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 2024

TIME: 5PM-10PM

WHERE: The Black Cat (3909 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029)

PARKING: Street

TICKETS: $10-$20

BabyGay and The Black Cat are proud to host the official celebration honoring LGBTQIA+ history and amplifying queer & ally voices and their journeys of coming out. Our event features:

  • A star-studded lineup of LGBTQIA+ comedians, musicians, and performers
  • Inspiring speeches from local leaders
  • Diverse LGBTQIA+ vendors
  • Live music, dancing, delicious food & drinks

Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere that pays tribute to the Pride movement's achievements while offering support and community to those in the coming out process. Hundreds of community members, influencers, celebrities, and local leaders will gather at the iconic Black Cat in Silver Lake for this unforgettable celebration of identity and acceptance.

Don't miss this celebration!

 

✨ THIS FRIDAY, 10/11! NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY ✨
Be part of history as Los Angeles becomes the first major U.S. city to officially recognize National Coming Out Day as a city holiday! 🎉 Join BabyGay and The Black Cat, in partnership with @cd4losangeles & @cd13losangeles, for an unforgettable celebration of queer visibility, love, and pride.

🌈 Headliner: the iconic Margaret Cho (@margaret_cho)! 🌈
Hosted by the fabulous Lauren Banall (@laurenbanall), get ready for an evening packed with incredible LGBTQIA+ talent and inspiring performances! ✨

Talent Lineup: ✨ Councilmember Nithya Raman (@cd4losangeles) – Speaker
✨ Grant Knoche (@grantknoche) – Performer
✨ Tori Kay (@torikayunedited) – Performer
✨ Allison Reece (@alienreese) – Comedian
✨ Angel Rene (@theangelrene) – Performer
✨ Emily Afton (@emilyaftonmusic) – Performer
✨ Simy Eurydice (@simyspecial) – Performer
✨ The McLarens (@2mclarens) – DJ set

🌟 Plus, more special guests to be announced! 🌟

📅 WHEN: Friday, October 11th | 5PM–10PM
📍 WHERE: The Black Cat (Silver Lake), 3909 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
🎟 TICKETS: $10–$20 | Link in bio – Get yours now before they sell out!

🌈 Dress to impress and feel your best—this is a night to shine!

🔥 Graphics by @ali.manning

 

✨ Incredible Vendors:** @abc7la, @couplet, @gaywatchparty, @HeadCountOrg, @HireSurvivorsHollywood, @loveyouclover, @octavabeauty, @Ohhhkayla, @openspacetherapycollective, @perhaps.japanese, @pflag, @spaceycowboii, @tacos.loscochos, @theverybestcookie, @worksheet,** and more to be announced!

💖 Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors: @agua.del.sol, @athleticbrewing, @astroglideofficial, @cazcabeltequila, @couplet, @boochcraft, @drinkhiyo, @emiliapennacwines, @hoxiespritzer, @lodestarwhiskey, @lovabilityinc, @natkiddervodka, @octavabeauty, @sweetgwendolinefrenchgin, @theverybestcookie, @ultimate_provence, and more to come!

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 2pm - 8pm | Third Street Promenade

🌈🎉 SaMo Party is Saturday, June 22nd from 2pm-8pm. Stop by the BabyGay booth and say hello!   🌈🎉

💜Write postcards of support to people going through the coming out process

💙 Share your coming out story

💚 Snag some exclusive BabyGay merch!

Come out, bring your chosen family, and show your SaMo Pride! 🌟

See you there! 🏳️‍🌈





Sunday, June 9th, 2024 | 12pm - 8pm | Hollywood Blvd.

🌈🎉 LA Pride Block Party is Sunday, June 9th from 12pm-8pm. Stop by the BabyGay booth (Booth 46) and say hello!   🌈🎉

💜Write postcards of support to people going through the coming out process

💙 Share your coming out story

💚 Snag some exclusive BabyGay merch!

Come out and show your LA Pride! 🌟

See you there! 🏳️‍🌈





Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 12pm - 6pm | Sycamore Grove Park

🌈🎉 Dyke Day is Saturday, 6/8 from 12pm-6pm. Stop by the BabyGay booth and write postcards of support and encouragement to people going through the coming out process!   🌈🎉

See you there! 🏳️‍🌈





Friday, May 31, 2024 | 5pm - 10pm | 99 Windward Ave

🌈🎉 Venice Pride Block Party is Friday, 5/31 from 5pm-10pm. Stop by the BabyGay booth (Booth 15) and say hello!   🌈🎉

💜Write postcards of support to people going through the coming out process

💙 Share your coming out story

💚 Snag some exclusive BabyGay merch!

Come out, show your pride, and let’s make this Venice Pride the most colorful one yet! 🌟

See you there! 🏳️‍🌈

 





Join @biggaysunday & @babygaytv for an afternoon of Comedy, Drag, Live Music, Wellness & Spiritual Practice, Vendors, Food & Drinks, and more! 

Hosted by: @siri_eh 🦄🏳️‍🌈🔥
Comedy by: @michaelhenry915 , @dylanadler_ , @alexsongxia & more!
DJ Set: @emilyaftonmusic 😍
Featuring:@laurenbanall 👑 Full lineup coming out soon! 🌈

WHEN: Sunday, December 17th
TIME: 1PM-5PM
WHERE: AT Center (1773 Griffith Park Blvd. LA, CA 90026)
PARKING: Street

TICKETS: $10 online, $20 door (link in bio)

SPONSORS:
@astroglideofficial
@CounterCultureCoffee
@markit.social
PRIDE = HEALTH

 





BabyGay & The Black Cat Celebrate National Coming Out Day!

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | The Black Cat 

Join us for an evening of Coming Out Stories, Live Music, Activations, Vendors, Food & Drinks, and fun! Let's honor Queer history and celebrate our future!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 11th

TIME: 6:30PM-10:30PM

WHERE: The Black Cat (3909 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029)

PARKING: Street 

Coming out can be tough, but it doesn’t need to be so lonely!