QSPEAK: A SPEAKER SERIES OF ALL THINGS LGBTIQ For more than 30 years, the Gay & Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach has been
a central force and cultural hub for the LGBTIQ community in Southern California. The Center Long Beach continues this tradition with a new lecture series—QSpeak. The academic speaker for the month of April is Dr. Marie Cartier. An artist, author and lecturer, Carter will present “Baby You are My Religion: Butch Femme/Gay Women’s Bar Culture 1940s to 1980s,” where she will include the tales, testimonies, and photos of pre-Stonewall gay women and men who considered the bar space as an alternative church. QSpeak takes place at The Art Theatre, located at 2025 East Fourth Street next door to The Center LB, on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 2 p.m. A $5 to $20 donation at the door is suggested. For more information, e-mail
qspeak@centerlb.org.
LOOKING FOR VARIETY? Audiences at The Renberg Theatre have historically been known to see
“eye popping” talent, which is once again the case as the blossoming mix of performance/sketch shows highlight the brightest music, video, comedy and interview flair in The Village Variety Pack. Hosted by Dennis Hensley and Michael Anthony, this month a new cast of great entertainers will join the Variety Pack regular resident singer Charles Romaine, Calendar Girl Willam Belli, and the LGBTQ Comedy Crew! There’s a variety of ways to support the community, but The Village Variety Pack busts out of the box showcasing our hottest young musicians, comedians, performance artists and talents! To top it off, all the proceeds of the $15 admission benefit the box office of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Give back monthly and take in the “gayest variety show” beginning with the next show on Monday, April 4, at 8 p.m. Vary your support by attending The Village Variety Pack the first Monday of each month—bring a friend too! To purchase tickets, visit
laglc.convio. net. The Renberg Theatre is located at 1125 N. Mc- Cadden Place in Hollywood.
POP? PROSPECTIVE POP? All dads and wannabe dads in the Orange County/Los Angeles are invited
to join like-minded men at a social just for you—and the kids too! For new and prospective “Pops” in the Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Pop Luck Pot Luck—an hour-long orientation meeting followed by the general social hour—is happening in West Hollywood on Sunday, April 10. There will be a “Best Dish Contest” and this month’s meeting will celebrate spring. For the location or more information, contact
plcinfo@popluckclub.org. The Pop Luck Club Orange County Picnic is the following Sunday, April 17. For the location or more information, contact
gcollins92651@yahoo.com and include “Pop Luck Club” in the subject line of your e-mail. For general information about the Pop Luck Club, visit:
popluckclub.org.
MAKE-UR-FILM WITH LIFEWORKS Youth interested in filmmaking can begin the work of a lifetime this April with “Make-
Ur-Film” presented by LifeWorks—the LGBT youth development and mentoring pro- gram at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center. Learn the basics of filmmaking and get to work during the weekly filmmaking class. All participants’ films will be screened during “Films at Lifeworks.” Additionally, participants have the opportunity to have their works of art entered into two film festivals— The 6th Annual Youth Film Festival on Social Justice and the Youth Arts and Media Festival! Grab this opportunity every Thursday at 4 p.m. Lifeworks filmmaking class will be held at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, located at 1125 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles. For more information, visit
lifeworksla.org.
DON’T LET THE STORIES OF YOUR STRUGGLE VANISH Everyone has a story to tell. LGBT seniors are invited to preserve your struggle as an
LGBT person growing up in a time before Ellen Degeneres and the fight for same-sex marriage. Your story influences the gay youth of today. Come out and tell yours by participating in “The Future is the Past: Bridging the Generation Gap” writing workshop led by senior peer Fred Ruggeiro on Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m. The workshop will be held at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, located at 1125 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles. RSVP by calling 323.860.5830 or
seniors@lagaycenter.org.
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