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Daily Email - Thursday - 01/16/2025
Since everyone's been going through it this month, we're here to provide some much-needed light to our community during these challenging times! We're giving away tickets to queer icon Ani DiFranco at The Bellwether next Friday, 1/24. Enter now for a chance to WIN a pair of tickets.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Anyone looking for Queer Love? Head to this one-night extravaganza of queer matchmaking on Saturday, 2/8 at Cantiq! Enter to WIN a pair of tickets.
Comedy duo Darcy and Jer’s highly anticipated comedy tour, Average At Best, is headed to The Regent Theater on Saturday, 4/5. Enter to WIN!
She’s back back back again! The sensational and ever-fabulous Alyssa Edwards’ Crowned tour is set to light up The Belasco on Sunday, 4/13.
British comedian and actress Gina Yashere delights with her hilarious new show at The Regent on Saturday, 4/19. Enter to WIN your tickets today!
Lucy Dacus is bringing her Forever Is A Feeling tour to The Greek Theatre on Wednesday, 5/14, with special guests Katie Gavin and jasmine.4.t. Tickets go on pre-sale next Tuesday, 1/21, at 12PM.
SOBER LIVING IN LA
Photo: Queer Run Club LA via Instagram
Whether you’re living your best sober life, cutting back, or diving into Dry January, LA has plenty to offer at 0% ABV. From stylish mocktail lounges to NA drink hotspots, our Ultimate Guide to Non-Alcoholic Bliss is here to keep you sipping in style!
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS:
ULTRA MUSIC FEST FLYAWAY
Enter to WIN a Flyaway to Ultra Music Festival in Miami on Friday, 3/28 to Sunday, 3/30, feat. Everything Always, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, and many more. Our winner will receive two 3-day tix to the fest, $600 Towards Travel, and 3-night Accommodations!*
THIS WEEKEND
🧸 Gays Night In
Tomorrow, 1/17 at Hotel Ziggy (8PM)
Join us for Gays Night In, a special PJ-themed charity showcase supporting wildfire relief efforts. Live music, tattoos, and community love — get your tickets!
🗓️ The Vision Board Party
Saturday, 1/18 at Persona the Shop (12PM)
Envision a new future by cutting and pasting your 2025 Vision Board with Persona and Bella Doña. Each ticket is a donation to those who have experienced loss due to the fires.
🫂 The Sapphic Social: Community Care Edition
Saturday, 1/18 at The Social Club (12PM)
Head to this special daytime edition of the Sapphic Social — a space to decompress, connect, and support each other in these challenging times. RSVP here!
🪩 Queer 80s Night Fundraiser
Saturday, 1/18 at The Virgil Bar (10PM)
Travel back in time to the 80s for one night! Dance to DJ sets by Sativa $nob, ANTIFABATTLEANGEL, and more. All proceeds support LAFD & World Central Kitchen!
🧯 Volunteer IRL
Whenever you can!
Looking to help out? Check out these in-person volunteer opportunities to sort donations, prepare meals, support recovery efforts, and more!
LOCALS ONLY
The Ruby Fruit, one of the two lesbian bars in LA, has permanently closed due to wildfire impacts. A fundraiser has been organized for those who wish to support their incredible staff during this time.
Celebrate your journey with Just a Phase, the fun and introspective card game for exploring queer identity and connection. Every purchase supports World Central Kitchen and Baby2Baby — grab yours now!
Rainbow Labs is seeking mentors for their Pathhacking Program at Locke High School! Volunteers will inspire LGBTQ+ youth, celebrate queer history, and foster success in STEM. Apply today!
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It’s so freeing, it’s beautiful in a way, to have a great failure. There’s nowhere to go but up. — David Lynch