Hope your new year is off to a swell start, Angelenos! While we still haven't wrapped our heads around the fact that it's 2025, we're looking forward to all of the queer events that are in store for us this year. For starters, lesbian icons CSS are heading to The Regent Theater on Sunday, 1/19. Enter to WIN a pair of tickets!

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• The library is now open! Check out our Queer Bookclub Sweepstakes for a chance to WIN books from some of our favorite LGBTQ+ authors, as well as goodies from The Ripped Bodice and Neighbors & Friends.

• Enter to WIN tickets to a special screening of Extremely Unique Dynamic with stars Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung next Friday, 1/10, at Laemmle's NoHo 7.

• Join Mal Blum and special guest John-Allison Weiss at an intimate pop-up concert at The Ruby Fruit on Wednesday, 1/22. Get your tickets here!

• The Pasadena Playhouse is bringing two iconic musicals for two weekends at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium this month. Get tickets to see Anything Goes and Follies in concert.

• Spanish artist, singer-songwriter, and bicon Miguel Bosé is making his way to the YouTube Theater in November. Snatch your tickets now!

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTIES

Hey, squirrel friends! It’s a gag-worthy week in Drag Race herstory because Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is sashaying onto our screens tomorrow night! We've rounded up the most fabulous viewing parties in LA.

• KISO LOS ANGELES: Hit up DTLA’s newest gay bar to catch RuPaul’s Drag Race star Salina EsTitties hosting. (Check out our Who-LA article with Salina!)

• BEACHES TROPICANA: Ready to swim, beaches? Get firsthand tea from season 17 divas Joella and Lexi Love!

• REVOLVER: Who’s ready for Frat Fridays? Join Tony Moore for a night of RuPaul’s Drag Race, drinks, and dancing!

• 33 TAPS: At four locations across LA, 33 Taps hosts Drag Bingo and viewing parties with fabulous hosts, surprise guests, and more!

• MICKY’S: Ring in the Ru year with RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Jasmine Masters and the return of the iconic Dreamgirls Revue.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Hey LA! In need of a staycation? We’re teaming up with Viceroy Santa Monica so one lucky DoLA-er can rest and recharge for 2 nights in an ocean-view king room! We’re also throwing in dinner for 2 at Sugar Palm. Enter to WIN!

• With so many shows lined up this year, it’s impossible to keep up without breaking the bank. Here’s a tip: Enter Gay DoLA's giveaways and score FREE tickets to your favorite shows like Tate McRae, Jamie XX, and MORE!

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Sending love to our season 17 hometown representation Joella and Acacia Forgot!