FRIDAY
Casino Night
What: Join the Los Angeles LGBT Center for their annual Casino Night. Proceeds go to the Center’s services for women.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Liaison Restaurant + Lounge
Tickets: $50
QFilm Festival
What: Long Beach’s LGBTQ film festival featuring original films that tell stories from the queer community.
When: Through Sunday; view the schedule to confirm movie times.
Where: Art Theatre of Long Beach
Tickets: $12 per movie
Cub Scout
What: Dance, dance, dance with live DJs at the monthly Cub Scout event.
When: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Eagle LA
Admission: Free
“Mi Mejor Amigo” (My Best Friend) is a coming-of-age film from Argentina. It will have its Southern California premiere at the QFilm Festival. Photo: Publicity image.
SATURDAY
PROUD Picnic + Movie
What: Enjoy an outdoor picnic with food trucks, music, and original short films, as well as the feature film “When The Beat Drop,” which was screened earlier this year at Outfest.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Grand Park
Admission: No cover
QUEER in the Valley
What: Somos Familia Valle, a San Fernando Valley-based group that was created by first-generation college students of color and immigrants who identify as LGBTQ, hosts an anniversary gala to celebrate their transition to a nonprofit. The group is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ justice through transformative dialogue and civic engagement.
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: San Fernando Odd Fellows
Tickets: $15-$20
RUSH
What: Pledge yourself to the Los Angeles Band of Brothers at this play party for men.
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Tom of Finland Foundation
Tickets: $25
AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride + social
What: Grab your bike and join a team for a long bike ride followed by a beer social.
When: Bike ride begins 9 a.m.; beer social at 2 p.m.
Where: Faultline
Admission: Free
Comic book fans enjoy cosplay at the Prism Comics booth at Comic Con Palm Springs. Prism Comics and Hamburger Mary’s on Saturday will host the official LGBT afterparty for Long Beach Comic-Con. Photo: Beatriz E. Valenzuela for Q Voice News.
SUNDAY
Life Drawing Session
What: Practice your nude life drawing skills on a live model.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Tom of Finland House
Tickets: Suggested donation of $30 at the door, $25 advanced, reservation required.
Cabaret
What: Celebration Theatre, a company dedicated to celebrating and telling the stories of queer communities, puts on the classic play “Cabaret.”
When: 2 p.m.
Where: The Lex Theatre
Tickets: $45 – $60
South American movies
What: Watch the Southern California debut of “Mi Mejor Amigo” (“My Best Friend”) and “The Heiress” at the QFilms Festival. “Mi Mejor Amigo” is from Argentina; “The Heiress” is from Paraguay.
When: “The Heiress” at 5:15 p.m., “My Best Friend” at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Art Theatre of Long Beach
Tickets: $12 per movie
Comic Con after party
What: Prism Comics and Hamburger Mary’s join forces for the official LGBTQ afterparty for Long Beach Comic-Con.
When: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Hamburger Mary’s
Admission: $5-$12, depending on arrival time
