David Hockney, pictured, painted intimate portraits of fellow artists, friends, and family in “82 Portraits and 1 Still-life,” which is on display at LACMA. Hockney is photographed in Los Angeles in 2016. Photo: Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima
Ready for the weekend? Here’s your Gay Guide to get you started.
FRIDAY
- Queer Latinx film festival
What: CineArte 2018 is a Latinx queer film and art festival taking place this weekend.
When: Times vary
Where: Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Tickets: $8-$25
- Movie night
What: Trans and Chill Movie Night will screen “Boy Meets Girl” – the story of a young, trans woman living in Virginia who dreams of becoming a designer in New York.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
Tickets: RSVP required
- Queer speed dating
What: Quick Dates is a queer women’s speed dating event for college-educated and professional queer women.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Aroma Sunset Bar & Grill
Tickets: RSVP required
- David Hockney exhibit
What: “David Hockney: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life” displays vibrant and intimate work of his relationships over the years. The exhibit will close July 29.
When: Times vary
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Admission: $16-$25. Children 17 and under are free.
Barry Humphries, the comedian-actor known for his character Dame Edna Everage is one of the portraits in “82 Portraits and 1 Still-life.” Photo: Courtesy of the artist David Hockney, photo by Richard Schmidt.
SATURDAY
- Gallery opening
What: Teresita de la Torre: Hilando Relaciones invites the public into a private conversation between the artist and her mother. Through unspoken words, Teresita leaves traces of her sexuality embroidered in common household items. The exhibit runs through May 26.
When: Times vary
Where: Eastside International
Admission: Free
- Transgender health conference
What: Angels on Earth is a bilingual health conference for transgender women.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: East Los Angeles Library
Tickets: RSVP by calling 866- 590-6411.
- Fashion show
What: This Queer Fashion Show shows appreciation of queer fashion and style.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Dom’s Lounge at Pomona College
Admission: Free
- Speed dating soirée
What: Friends & Lovers Queer Speed Dating invites people in their 20s to mingle.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
Admission: Free
SUNDAY
- Spoken word
What: Queer Wise/Queer WOKE is a writing collective and spoken word performance from LGBTQ seniors living in Los Angeles.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: ONE Archives at USC Libraries
Admission: Free
- Black and queer art
What: The exhibition “Sisters and Brothers” explores black visual culture and queer video.
When: 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art
Tickets: RSVP required
- Women visibility
What: : WxW: For Women. By Women. is a day of queer-centric activities and performances celebrating LBTQ women and allies.
When: Noon
Where: Barnsdall Art Park
Tickets: RSVP required
- Theater
What: The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America tells the story of the emergence of AIDS and the nation’s changing attitudes toward homosexuality.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Last Bookstore
Tickets: $30-$33
