Before we had favorite Housewives, we had a favorite Powerpuff Girl. Any Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup loyalists reading? The Heroes of Townsville brings the original cast, Craig McCracken, and BIS to Alex Theatre on Saturday, 11/7. The city of Townsville needs you, and your inner child needs this. Use code PPG20 for 20% off or enter to win tickets!

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• Independent filmmakers explore intimacy, identity, and connection. Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival returns with an entirely new collection of adult short films on Friday, 11/6 at Brain Dead Studios. Come curious! (18+)*

• Wear your boldest blues! CATEGORY Vol. 003: Sapphire hits a secret DTLA penthouse next Friday, 10/23 with Bears In Space, Stacy Christine, and DJ Kerry. Use DOLA20 for 20% off or enter to win guest list spots!

• Your crush liking Lauren Sanderson counts as compatibility, right? The lesbian singer plays a hometown show at Teragram Ballroom on Thursday, 10/29, with XKYLER and Zoe Ko. Shoot your shot: win tickets for two!

• Working “9 to 5?” You’ve earned A Very Dolly Holiday! GMCLA celebrates Dolly Parton at Saban Theatre for two nights this December with beloved hits, holiday classics, and plenty of sparkle. Get your tickets before Jolene does!

• Faithfuls, assemble! Alan Cumming brings revealing stories, cabaret, and delicious mischief to The United Theater on Broadway on Saturday, 1/23. No roundtable required, just a faithful commitment to fabulousness.

QUEER HALLOWEEN PARTIES IN LA

Ghouls, gays, and theys, it’s time to get freaky! LA’s queer Halloween scene is serving drag, debauchery, slutty costumes, and dance floors full of creatures of the night. Whether you're a wicked witch or a thirsty little vampire, we've got the parties to keep you out past the witching hour.

• FRI 10/23 - HAUNTED HOUSE at Precinct

• MON 10/26 - BUTTTOOTKING at El Rey Theatre

• THU 10/29 - GAG at Avalon Hollywood

• SAT 10/31 - DAFT DISKO HALLOWEEN at ​The Moroccan Lounge (WIN TIX!)

• SAT 10/31 - VAMPBABES VS BASS WITCHES HALLOWEEN: VEIL in Burbank (WIN TIX!)

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• Walk with purpose! AIDS Walk Los Angeles returns to West Hollywood Park Sunday, 10/18, honoring lives lost and supporting HIV care and prevention. Register to walk or support the vital services our community needs.

• Celebrate queer cinema at AFI FEST’s 40th edition next week, 10/21–25 at TCL Chinese Theatres! Discover bold LGBTQ+ stories, support queer voices, and enjoy discounted tickets with code QueerFilmxAFI2026. Grab your tickets!

• Chappell’s LA shows are next week! Get “Hot To Go” at queer women-owned Fan Girl Cafe with Pink Pony Lattes, Ch-apple Chai, and Matcha Got Away. A portion of proceeds supports the Midwest Princess Project!

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