10 things to do in queer Los Angeles this weekend

End your month with the help of our Big Gay Guide.

FRIDAY

  • White Party

What: The annual White Party in Palm Springs is the three-day gay extravaganza of parities, DJs, and dancing. Kylie Minogue is the headliner.

When: Times vary

Where: Various locations

Tickets: $50-$5,000

  • Femme Art

What: A Femme Salon is a performance space for trans and queer femme artists of color to showcase their work.  

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Nous Tous Gallery and Store

Admission: No cover. Donation suggested.

  • Trans Fridays

What: Trans-Lucent’s T-Girl Fridays is the monthly trans girls night with karaoke, pool, and go-go dancers.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Executive Suite

Cover: None

  • Petras Performs

What: Pop star and trans artist Kim Petras performs in Long Beach.

When: Doors at 4 p.m.

Where: Club Ripples

Cover: None

  • Club Chico

What: SCUM is a night with drag performers, a ticket giveaway to RuPaul’s DragCon, and free HIV testing.

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Club Chico

Cover: None

Drag Becomes Her is a parody of the 1992 comedy “Death Becomes Her,” and audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite dead celebrity. Photo: Universal Pictures.

SATURDAY

  • Double Film Screening

What: Array at The Broad: “The Watermelon Woman” and “Jewel’s Catch One” showcases two films and includes discussions with directors Cheryl Dune and C. Fritz.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Pacific Design Center

Tickets: $30

  • Drag Parody

What: Drag Becomes Her is a parody of the 1992 comedy “Death Becomes Her.” Audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite dead celebrity.

When: 10:30 p.m.

Where: The Montalban

Tickets: $40-$120

  • Queer Experiences

What: The bimonthly event Eastside Queer Storytelling is an event for LGBTQ speakers, writers, and storytellers to share their experiences.

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Other Books, Comics, and Zines

Admission: Free

  • Drag Workshop

What: A workshop of theater, dance, and mindfulness exercises helps you Find Your Drag.

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Lyric Hyperion Theater and Cafe  

Tickets: RSVP required

  • Sisters in the Park

What: The L.A. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host Flow Jam in the Park to uplift the community’s spirit through movement and dance.

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Echo Park

Admission: Free

SUNDAY

  • Dyke Day fundraiser

What: All proceeds from the Dyke Day L.A. Beer Bust & B.B.Q. Fundraiser go toward the free Dyke Day L.A. event in June.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Eagle L.A.

Cover: $5 donation suggested

  • Women’s Night

What: The soft launch Rendezvous is a night of art, music, and wine for women who love women.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Beyond The Lines Gallery

Tickets: $10

  • Dance Night

What: Sunset Beat at Lazer Kat is the newest addition to the LGBTQ scene with a disco dance floor, pizza, and music ranging from the 80s to today’s top hits.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Lazer Kat

Cover: None

  • Anxiety Sundays

What: Anxiety Sundays presents Green Ball at Redline DTLA with performances, music, and a pop-up shop.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Redline

Cover: None

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