West hollywood gay life
Pride Starts Here!
WeHo Identity festival is the Capital of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration.
For decades, West Hollywood has been abode to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each June.
WeHo Pride
Thursday, May 22 – Monday, June 30
WeHo Celebration kicks-off on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, with a special event. WeHo Pride Weekend will take place from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 with OUTLOUD at WeHo Movement, the WeHo Lgbtq+ fest Street Fair, the Women's Freedom Festival and Dyke Pride, WeHo Pride Pride, and much more!
This year's WeHo Celebration Arts Festival will take place from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25 with various events and programming.
Throughout the 40 days from May 22 to June 30, there will be community group events at various locations.
WeHo Pride offers something for everyone, be sure to verify out the events page for more details!
Friday Late hours at OUTLOUD
Friday, May 30
WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD is free to the general and requires an RSVP to se
How West Hollywood Became LA’s Fabled And Flawed LGBTQ+ Haven
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West Hollywood as a nucleus for Diverse culture in Southern California is practically set in stone.
The buzzing nightclubs filled with thumpy house tune, packed bars and other flashy WeHo attractions acquire drawn thousands of people over the years, to visit and live. It's impossible to overstate its effect on the identity.
But the city wasn’t always full of rainbows. Let's see how it transformed over the years.
Early drag shows
During the Prohibition era, speakeasies became a popular avenue for gay-coded entertainment.
During the “Pansy Craze” between the delayed s and early s, drag shows (before they had that name) were gaining underground popularity. Jimmy’s Backyard, one of Hollywood’s first openly gay bars that opened on Fresh Year’s Eve in , along with B.B.B.’s Cellar, were popular destinations
Gay Friendly Hotel in West Hollywood
The Abbey Food & Bar
Distance from La Peer: miles (approx. minute walk)
Originally a humble coffee shop in , The Abbey has grown into one of the most famous male lover bars in the nature, serving as a protected space and social hub for the LGBTQIA+ people. Check out weekly performative brunches, celebrity DJ nights, themed parties, and iconic Pride celebrations. Voted “Best Gay Bar in the World,” The Abbey blends elegance, fun, and advocacy in every cocktail and performance.
GYM Bar
Distance from La Peer: miles (just an 8-minute walk)
A beloved neighborhood sports bar and local icon, proudly serving West Hollywood’s LGBTQ+ community for over 15 years—creating an inclusive space that celebrates its rich history while embracing the future.
Stay Near the Identity festival Parade & Experience Poolside Luxury, and More
Kimpton La Peer Hotel is also just miles from the annual WeHo Pride Parade direction, placing guests in the heart of the festivities. After a vibrant day of celebration, retreat to the hotel’s calm courtyard or relax by our luxe outdoor pool.
DUDE RANCH
Tuesdays | 7 PM
Country Line Dancing | DJ Rick Dominguez
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HAPPY HOUR
Weekdays | 5 PM &#; 9 PM
$5 Well, Wine, Beer, Shot of the Day | $9 Call Drinks
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HOT ROD
Wednesdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM
Hosted by Stefano Rosso | Go Go Dancers | Live DJ Set
GEAR UP
HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE
Wednesdays | 6 PM &#; 9 PM
Hosted by Darin | $5 Wells, Shots, Beer & Wine
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ARRIBA
Thursdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM
Latin Night | DJ IVAN | Upstairs
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DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY
Fridays | 4 PM &#; 8 PM
Happy Hour | $5 Wine | $5 Wells
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DREAMGIRLS REVUE
Fridays | 8 PM &#; 11 PM
Hosted by Jasmine Masters | Weekly Lineup | Special Guests
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