1. Mental Health Services Open House
When: Sat., August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
What: Have you been thinking about therapy but haven’t taken the first step? This informational session will provide info on how the Center’s counseling team can support.
Why: Mental Health is important, too.
2. LifeWorks Mentoring
When: Sat., August 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles LGBT Center
What: Designed for LGBTQ+ youth under the age of 24, this event will include games, a talent show, food, and more!
Why: First of all, it is FREE! Secondly, a great way for young folks to meet fellow LGBTQ+ individuals.
3. Lez Do Brunch!
When: Sat., August 11 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: 8800 W. Sunset Blvd., WeHo
What: Brunch with local lesbians
Why: BRUNCH with local LESBIANS
4. Frida Kahlo Under the Stars
When: Sat., August 11 at 8 p.m.
Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
What: An evening al fresco enjoying our girl, Frida
Why: A great date night idea
5. PrEP – Behind the Stigma
When: Thur., August 16 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Blackbook, 315 E. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, CA
What: A panel discussion on the stigmas of PrEP
Why: Get all your questions answered
6. Healthcare Advocacy Workshop
When: Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach (2017 E. 4th St.)
What: Learn how to navigate your insurance coverage
Why: There are no excuses for taking care of your health
7. Summer Womcn*s Party!
When: Saturday, Aug. 18 form 3-7 p.m.
Where: Secret Location! (Address to be provided upon RSVP)
What: A celebration for all women in support of the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
Why: Drinks, DJs, Dancing and Tacos! Need we say more?
8. WATCH: “The Twentieth Century Way”
When: Fri., Sat., and Sundays now through Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. (Sun. at 2 p.m.)
Where: Long Beach Playhouse (5021 E. Anaheim St.)
What: A drama that examines the dark past in Long Beach LGBT+ history
Why: Besides supporting local theatre, attending this play will cover a scarcely discussed incident
9. Drag Queen Bingo
When: Sun., August 19 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hamburger Mary’s WeHo (8288 Santa Monica Blvd.)
What: Playing Bingo with drag queens
Why: Proceeds go to Ruff Patches
10. WATCH: “The All-American Genderf*ck Cabaret”
When: Thur., Fri., and Saturdays, now through Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Garage Theatre (251 E. 7th St., Long Beach)
What: A production exploring the everyday lives of eight men and women working through gender stereotypes that society places on them, and that they place on each other.
Why: Besides being wildly entertaining, this play addresses social constructs and ideologies that just might need to be examined.
