Here’s your Big Gay Guide for Easter weekend in Los Angeles. Have a fabulous one.
FRIDAY
- Gay Play
What: The play Wicked Pagan Gays examines everything from religion to gay culture in an unlikely friendship between two gay men with different views of the world.
When: 8 tonight, 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Zephyr Theatre on Melrose
Cost: $25
- ‘Love Boat’
What: Chico’s Angels #2: Love Boat Chicas is a murder-mystery drag performance filled with detectives, models, intrigue, and lust.
When: Times vary; ends April 8
Where: The Cavern Club Theater at Casita del Campo
Cost: $35-$40
- M.E.A.T. Party
What: Haus of M.E.A.T.’s ALPHA BEAST party will celebrate its newest go-go dancer with beer games, giant Jenga, and a Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros competition.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Faultline
Cover: None
- ‘Purple Rain’ screening
What: A screening of Prince’s Purple Rain will close out Vista Theatre’s March Musical series.
When: Midnight
Where: Vista Theatre
Cost: $20-32.75
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SATURDAY
- Drag Brunch New Location
What: Voss Events Drag Brunch will include performances by the stars of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and bottomless cocktails at its new location.
When: Noon
Where: Rockwell Table & Stage
Cost: $20-35
- Black Queer Music
What: Blackoustic is a live acoustic event showcasing up-and-coming Black queer artists ranging from singers to performance artists.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Align Galley
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
- Bear Brand Debut
What: London’s infamous Twisted Bear party will make its Long Beach debut with international DJs and go-go bears.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Eagle 562
Cover: $10
- ‘The Book of Mormon’
What: Catch The Book of Mormon before its last show. The story follows two missionaries sent to Africa to spread the word of God.
When: Times vary; show ends Sunday
Where: Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Cost: $34.75
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SUNDAY
- Parking Lot Party
What: Faultline will celebrate its 24th year anniversary with its first parking lot party with DJs, pop-up shops, and food.
When: 2 – 8 p.m.
Where: Faultline
Cover: $10
- Easter Plans
What: The Crest in North Long Beach will have free brunch featuring a champagne station as well as Bloody Mary and beer bars. A free dinner and games will also be provided.
When: Noon – 8 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m.
Where: The Crest
Cover: None
- Scavenger Hunt
What: The annual WeHo Scavenger Hunt will return with riddles, photography challenges, puzzles, and, of course, a scavenger hunt.
When: 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: GYM Sportsbar
Cost: $10 per person, $40 per team.
- Griffith Park Hike
What: Transmasc Project 1 hosts a hike for transmasculine, gender non-conforming, and other people through Griffith Park. The hike also will be accessible to people in wheelchairs because the route will be on a paved road.
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: The Autry at Griffith Park
Cost: Free
