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Daily Email - Wednesday - 06/18/2025

Spice up your hump day with a chance to win tickets to the Belly Laughs Comedy & Food Fest! Don’t miss 30+ comedians — including queer faves like Margaret Cho, Joel Kim Booster, Andrea Jin, Sabrina Wu, Robin Tran, and more — plus 20+ delicious vendors, all going down at L.A. Live this July. Enter now to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS IN LA

Juneteenth is almost here — TOMORROW! This year marks the fourth anniversary of its official federal holiday status, and LA is buzzing with celebrations. From vibrant parades and dazzling performances to lively festivals and inspiring workshops, here’s a sneak peek at all the events honoring this powerful day:

THIS WEEKEND

 🧴 Slay, Soak, Repeat Sweepstakes

Enter to win now and give your post-Pride wind-down the love it deserves! 

Pride is almost halfway over, and it’s time to treat yourself. We’re giving away the ultimate self-care kit packed with goodies from Sam’s Haus, Shampoolio, Couplet Coffee, and On My Grind. Enter to win here!

🏳️‍🌈 Live Taping at The Black Cat: A Pride Celebration!

Friday, 6/20 at ​The Black Cat (11AM)

Join The BabyGay™ Podcast for a free live taping at The Black Cat on Friday! Two episodes, queer stories, good vibes — RSVP here for free entry!

🎶 In The Open

Saturday, 6/21 at The Spotlight (8PM)

In The Open returns to The Spotlight for a special Pride Edition filled with high-frequency love and sonic ecstasy with Tommy Hart and Tottie. Buy a $15 ticket!

🪩 Fixture

Saturday, 6/21 at Lot 613 (10PM)

From the masterminds at Factory 93, check out the debut of Fixture this Saturday with sets by Chippy Nonstop, LSDXOXO, and more. And we’re giving away tickets!

❤️‍🔥 BIBI

Sunday, 6/22 at YouTube Theater (8PM)

Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is headed to the ​YouTube Theater this Sunday on her highly anticipated first world tour, EVE. Win your way in!

LOCALS ONLY

  • Even with the DTLA curfew lifted, many local businesses are still feeling the strain from the past week. If you can, support queer-owned staples like Precinct, KISO, New Jalisco, Green Qween, Bar Franca, and more.

  • Pride isn’t over yet! Celebrate all month long — check out our list of ongoing Pride festivities. Don’t miss SaMo Pride and Eastside Pride happening this weekend across Los Angeles!

  • Calling all LGBTQ+ artists and orgs! Join the LA LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture Coalition's first convening this July to strategize, mobilize, and protect our creative futures. Register now!

Birthday cake in August, but you were born 19th of June.