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Daily Email - Thursday - 07/17/2025
Good afternoon, hard-working people! Thursday is the new Friday, as they say, so let's get a little bit of that pre-weekend energy flowing. We've got a fresh pair of tickets to see singer-songwriter Cil next Thursday, 7/24 at The Moroccan Lounge, and we know you want to lock 'em down. Ready, set, win!
JUST ANNOUNCED
Win VIP tickets to see Orville Peck at San Francisco's storied Stern Grove Festival — where redwoods meet rhinestones. We're including two nights at The Fairmont (architectural marvel, celebrity magnet) plus $600 travel credits. Experience masked country artistry in America's longest-running free music series, surrounded by towering eucalyptus.*
Carly Rae Jepsen celebrates the 10th anniversary of her beloved third album, E•mo•tion, with an intimate concert at the Troubadour on Tuesday, 8/19!
Honduran experimental popstar Isabella Lovestory is taking over the Echoplex for the Vanity Tour on Saturday, 10/18.
Early 2000s pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor is coming to The Regent on Monday, 10/27. Get ready to dance all night long!
London future-pop maven Babymorocco hits El Cid this December for The Jean Paul Tour. Come for the bangers, stay for the expertly crafted queerbait!
SUMMER POOL PARTIES IN LA
The sun is out, the temperatures are starting to climb, and we're looking for any excuse to dance poolside. Summer pool parties in LA are truly unmatched, but we gotta give credit to our friends in Palm Springs too. Without further ado, we've rounded up the best pool parties and daytime DJ raves to keep you occupied all season long!
SQUEEZE! POOL PARTY: Saturday, 7/19 at 2316 Achilles Dr
HOLY WATER: Sunday, 7/20 at Hotel Indigo DTLA
PARTY GIRL POOL PARTY: Saturday, 7/26 at Skybar
IT GETS WETTER: Sunday, 7/27 at Hotel Ziggy
THIS WEEKEND
🌈 VeryPride!
Tomorrow, 7/18 at Wicked West (4PM)
VeryPride! is crossing coasts for the first time. Enjoy house grooves, bold looks, and chosen family magic. Patio hangs early, warehouse raves late. Show up loud tomorrow!*
🎶 Pride’s Not Over
Tonight, 7/17 at Honey’s (8PM)
House lovers, this one’s for you. Prepare for a night that honors the roots of house music! Pride’s Not Over, and it never will be. RSVP here!
🍿 Street Food Cinema Presents: Clueless
Saturday, 7/19 at La Cienega Park (5:30PM)
Celebrate the official Clueless 30th anniversary screening with Paramount Pictures and the City of Beverly Hills! Get tickets.
💦 Wet Hot Fantasy Suite Summer
Saturday, 7/19 at Junior High (7PM)
It's a Wet Hot Fantasy Suite Summer at Junior High! Don't miss the return of Fantasy Suite's iconic thick, queer strip show. Win your way in!
☕️ Friend or Flame Speed Dating: Lesbian Edition
Sunday, 7/20 at Couplet Coffee (1PM)
Friend or Flame and Couplet Coffee is bringing exciting conversations, specialty coffee, and genuine connections that’ll have you feelin’ the heat! See you there.
LOCALS ONLY
Looking for a cozy spot to work, read, or create? Starting next Monday, 7/21, the Here Clubhouse in Koreatown hosts Mondays 11AM–3PM. Bring laptops, books, snacks, and good vibes. RSVP here!
Build strength and sisterhood with The Phoenix Effect’s monthly queer women’s strength training club! Whether you’re new or a pro, come lift, connect, and thrive. Check out the details!
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