Serving Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, and the Greater Wilshire neighborhoods of Los Angeles since 2011.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Welcome to the Buzz’s community calendar – please explore our list of local-ish events…and please feel free to add your own.

Educator Speaker Series: Art, Design, and Inclusion

Online

Join USC-Roski School of Art and Design's Associate Professor Andy Campbell (he/him) and elementary educator Skye Tooley (they/them) to explore LGBTQ+ lives, art, and design through LACMA’s collections of photographs and prints as well as the unique resources of One Institute, community partner to ONE Archives at USC Libraries, the largest collection of LGBTQ+ material […]

Gallery Conversation: Queer Identities and Feminism in the Iranian Diaspora

Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

Join us for a gallery conversation that celebrates the queer and feminist voices represented in our current exhibition ART IRAN: Falling into Language. Learn about the experiences of expatriate Iranian artists and how their gender identity and feminist ideologies have influenced their work and social engagement. This program is free and open to the public. […]

Discussion: Breaking the Oscars Ceiling

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Significant firsts, historic wins and Oscars milestones... the Academy Museum invites you to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community at the Academy Awards. The conversation will center filmmakers who both identify and champion representation on and off-screen while reflecting on their journeys and continued challenges facing their craft and the industry today.

$10

Conversation: Did You Ever Wonder… Behind the Scenes: Processing the Gay Rodeo Archives

Online

Free with RSVP. Reservation required. RVSP to receive Zoom link. REGISTER About the Virtual Event Please join the Autry's Library and Archives staff on Zoom as they share highlights from archival collections related to Gay Rodeo and address challenges presented during processing, cataloging and making accessible these fascinating materials. The Autry’s Gay Rodeo Archive Collections […]

Books: Queer Cheer – A Workshop for Teens with Jodie Anders

Chevalier's Books 133 North Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

Jodie Anders will lead a workshop covering affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teens. ABOUT THE BOOK Inspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find—and keep—their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything […]

Comedy: Tournament of Nerds

Dynasty Typewriter 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

TOURNAMENT OF NERDS is a ridiculous comedy smackdown. Comedians dress as pop culture characters (real & fictional) and debate their opponents to determine which character reigns supreme. Guy Fieri vs Batman? Kylie Jenner vs Cruella? Shrek vs Garfield? Anything is possible in this epically fun show! Our combatants attempt to survive a March Madness style […]

June Drop-In Workshops for Families: Puppetry and Pride

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Education team invites families to join museum educators every month to be inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and screenings to create, learn, and have fun! June’s Drop-in Workshop for Families is inspired by puppetry and celebrates Pride Month! Puppetry has been a staple in filmmaking for iconic characters like the Muppets, variations of the […]

Music: LA Pride in the Park

Los Angeles State Historic Park 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, United States

LA Pride in the Park is not just a music experience with Grammy™ Award-winning artists, and first-class production on a massive 80-foot stage! LA Pride in the Park is an LGBTQ+ community event organized by CSW, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, established in 1970. The music is just a one part of what makes LA Pride […]

LA Pride Block Party

Hollywood Blvd. between Vine and Gower

The Party Starts at 11AM FREE FOR EVERYONE! It’s a freeeee! street fair called “BLOCK PARTY,” and it’s all happening at the end of the rainbow, a.k.a., next to the Parade! After the Pride Parade, find everyone at the LA PRIDE BLOCK PARTY, our free street festival featuring delicious food and drinks and beer gardens, […]

June Drop-In Workshops for Families: Puppetry and Pride

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Education team invites families to join museum educators every month to be inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and screenings to create, learn, and have fun! June’s Drop-in Workshop for Families is inspired by puppetry and celebrates Pride Month! Puppetry has been a staple in filmmaking for iconic characters like the Muppets, variations of the […]

Black & Queer: Poetry Slam

SAG AFTRA Building 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

Wednesday, June 19 Black & Queer: Poetry Slam Get ready for a night of powerful vibes and performances by Black & Queer artist! By Six Region Curated 21 followers Follow Date and time Wednesday, June 19 · 5 - 8pm PDT Location 5757 Wilshire Blvd Step into an intimate evening of soulful connection and celebration […]

Hollywood Pride Conversation and Book Signing

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Academy Museum as we welcome author Alonso Duralde to sign and discuss his new book Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film Film critic and author Alonso Duralde and filmmaker Justin Simien (Haunted Mansion (2023) and Dear White People (2014) will be discussing Duralde’s book Hollywood Pride, which explores […]