Deck the shelves, LA! Gay DoLA presents the Queer Bookclub Sweepstakes — your chance to WIN a prize package from The Ripped Bodice and Neighbors & Friends, plus groundbreaking reads by Nico Lang, Yvie Oddly, Precious Brady-Davis, and Kareem Khubchandani. Enter to WIN now!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Ring in the holidays with one of Broadway’s biggest stars, Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga at ​The Soraya on Sunday, 12/15! Enter to WIN now.

• Catch the dreamy Arlo Parks at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, 1/17. Enter to WIN now!

• Alt-pop singer Alemeda is headed to The Moroccan Lounge next February. Catch Top Dawg Entertainment’s newest signee live! Get your tickets.

• Set your alarms! The internationally renowned superstars Kendrick Lamar and SZA are taking over SoFi Stadium for two nights next May. Get your tickets!

• Rising star and California native Ashe is bringing the drama and the vocals! Don’t miss The Trilogy Tour at The Bellwether next June — enter to WIN tix!

QUEER HOLIDAY MARKETS IN LA

It’s the gayest time of year… for shopping, duh! LA is sleighing the season with fabulous queer holiday markets, and we’ve rounded up our faves just for you. Support local queer artists, connect with our community, and add a little extra flair to your gift-giving this year!

• CUTIES HOLIGAY NITE MARKET: Tonight, 12/5 at Siesta Day Club

• POT HOLIDAY MARKET: Saturday, 12/7 to Sunday, 12/8 at POT Gardens

• WINTER FEST: Sunday, 12/8 at 334 S Main Street

• THICK THRIFT HOLIDAY MARKET: Sunday, 12/8 at 411 S Hewitt Street

• MANIC PIXIE DREAM HOLIGAY MARKET: Sunday, 12/15 at The Black Cat

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Calling all vendors! Long Beach Pride 2025 is coming, and it's time to showcase your offerings, celebrate diversity, and connect with our community!

• Can’t make it to any of the queer holiday markets? You can still find a gift in our queer-owned gift guide! Take a look.

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