The Hottest Opening Night Gala in LA is Here! What to Expect and How You Can Still Get Tickets
Tonight we kick off our biggest Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival yet with our opening night gala at The Orpheum Theatre! We are celebrating (and partying) twice as hard this year as we celebrate 40 years of uplifting queer and trans voices and showcasing LGBTQ+ film in LA and beyond!
Our opening star-studded opening night event is packed with live musical performances, special guests and, of course, the world premiere of Anything’s Possible, Billy Porter’s directoral debut!
Then, for ticket buyers whose purchase includes our after-party, join us in dancing the night away just outside the theater.
Purchase your last minute tickets before its too late! Tickets start at only $40. Reserve your spotand don’t miss out on our biggest opening night yet.
COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE: Due to the rising number of Covid Omicron BA.5 cases and in order to better assure the safety and health of all, attendees will now be required to wear masks at all indoor screenings and workshops with the exception of actively drinking or eating, in venues that allow it. Masks will also be strongly encouraged in all lobby spaces, public areas, outdoor screenings and social gatherings.
Calling all Outfest members! Here is your reminder that now is the time to take advantage of the many benefits we offer. Tickets are selling quickly for all our screenings and events. Don’t miss out on perks like free tickets, discounts and access to our hottest parties!
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What does home mean to you? For the queer individual, the idea of home may embody notions across both metaphorical and physical, whether through desires of a collective through shared subjectivity, or building structures of safe spaces and shelters. This exhibit – guest curated by Anna Li – posits queer home as a site of transgressive belonging; our existence as a challenge and disruption of the patriarchal ideal and traditions of home and family. From the queer diasporas in Wifi Rider and Jackfruit, to the lesbian utopias of Superdyke and The Potluck and the Passion, the short films in this exhibit highlight the transformative and radical power of queer belonging.
SHOWTIME® and The Human Rights Campaign launched the Queer To Stay small business preservation initiative in 2020 to support and preserve 10 LGBTQIA+ businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community. This year, the initiative expands to support at least 25 businesses, targeting businesses from geographically diverse LGBTQ+ communities. For the first time ever, QUEER TO STAY will launch with a grassroots outreach campaign kicking off during Pride Month with a presence in over 155 national Pride festival events spanning coast to coast, and at iconic festivals including Outfest Film Festival. Additionally, an enhanced crowdfunding feature will enable consumers to support the initiative through the end of the year. QUEER TO STAY will accept applications from qualifying businesses at QueertoStay.org now through Saturday, August 31, 2022.
