Enthralled by his exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The Picture of Dorian Gray was a succès de scandale. Early readers were shocked by its hints at unspeakable sins, and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895.
LGBTQ+ Book Club Discussing The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
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$20
A Gay Importance of Being Earnest
Two couples fight for the right to be engaged in this masterful satire written by Oscar Wilde, who was arrested for “gross indecency with men” in 1895. This timeless story galivants through a world obsessed with appearances, money, and social status. The parallels with today’s Hollywood Culture make for searing fun and by presenting the four lovers as dashing gay men, Queer Classics reimagines the play more hysterically fabulous than Oscar could have imagined possible in his lifetime.
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AN EVENING AMONG THE ROSES
This garden party has music, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing in the spectacular Rose Garden. The annual An Evening Among the Roses is a chance to recognize and celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members of the community for their contributions to the Huntington.
This special event ticket package must be purchased from the website
LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium
The annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, when the World Series-winning Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants. There will be LA Pride pre-game festivities featuring a DJ party. This special event ticket package includes a ticket to the game and an exclusive Dodgers LGBTQ+ jersey.
Free
Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night at Lankershim Arts Center
Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night on Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is where everyone can unleash their inner rockstar! Grab the mic, belt out your favorite tunes, and get ready for some serious family fun. Whether you’re a pop diva, a country crooner, or a rock ‘n’ roll rebel, this is your chance to shine! Expect laughs, applause, and maybe a little bit of friendly competition. It’s not just about singing—it’s about bringing your best performance…
$3 – $7
Grunion Fishtival at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
During this special evening, you’ll be able to hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, touch tidepool animals and see the many fish and other marine animals in the Aquarium. Join KCRW for a nautical party at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! Dance to sets from KCRW DJs Anne Litt and Jason Kramer, grab a bite and drink, meander through life-sized inflatable whales, and explore the wonders of the aquarium and our local beaches.