If Valentine’s didn’t go as planned, we have a solution. Out & Abt takes over Los Globos on Friday, 2/27 with Bri Giger, Azure, and Maxine On TV! for a sweaty, sapphic dance party! Strictly queer entry (yes, really). Text your straight emotional support human, “not this one.” Win your way in!

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• This is your sign to relive 2010 and pretend you’re fine. Baths celebrates 15 years of Cerulean live at Lodge Room on Thursday, 3/12 with hits, unreleased tracks, and special guest Gay Meat. Win tickets!

• The lesbians demanded it. MUNA answered. A second night has been added at The Shrine on Saturday, 5/9! That’s two nights of crying, dancing, and texting your ex “this song???”

• Rising art-pop star Hemlocke Springs takes over the El Rey Theatre on 5/19, joined by The Girl! Tickets drop tomorrow, 2/20 at 10AM.

• We’re coming clean… Due to overwhelming demand, Hilary Duff has added a second show at The Kia Forum this July! Use code INGLEWOOD for access to the venue presale.

• Six-time Grammy winner St. Vincent returns to the Bowl on Sunday, 8/2, this time expanding her sonic palette with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra!

QUEER & BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN LA

Here’s your reminder to spend your money where the culture lives. Our guide to Queer & Black-owned businesses in LA highlights the people and places shaping the city’s energy. Support them beyond one month. Real support means showing up all year long!

• THEYHOUSE: A joyful queer day party spotlighting LA’s best Black queer and trans DJs while honoring the Black queer pioneers who built house music.

• LITTLE LOS ANGELES: A Black-queer-owned food service and restaurant making waves in the LA food scene.

• REPARATIONS CLUB: More than a bookstore! It’s a Black-owned, woman-owned creative space in Mid-City.

• BLACK BEING: A wellness space in Inglewood dedicated to supporting Black individuals' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

• FLO TATS: Redefines the tattoo experience on historic Crenshaw Boulevard.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Whether you’re single, taken, polyam, or just here to collect new queer friends like Pokémon, pull up to Queer Friendly Fun in LA at Thick Thrift this Saturday, 2/20. Every hour brings a new theme, so you can thrift, flirt, and vibe your way!

• The 2026 Circa: Queer Histories Festival call for proposals is now open. Hosted by One Institute, the month-long LGBTQ+ History Month celebration invites artists and organizers to put queer and trans history into action. Submit proposals by Friday, 3/27!

• Boy Golden is taking the scenic route straight to your heart! Catch the Canadian queer alt-country singer-songwriter live at The Moroccan Lounge on Tuesday, 4/28.

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