WELCOME

LA is rich in resources for the LGBT community, more than anyone can individually know. When I learned how much I didn't know, I thought how convenient it would be to have a comprehensive list in one place. And so, this blog was born.

Entries are alphabetical by subject, then title. Suggestions are very welcome. Updates will occur irregularly.

A

AFFINITY

DISNEY LEAGUE
LGBT employee resource group at The Walt Disney Company. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisneyLEAGUE/

FSIX
The networking and professional services organization for LGBT financial services professionals. To contact the LA chapter, e-mail la@f-six.org.
http://f-six.org/

NATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION: LA CHAPTER
A national organization of journalists, online media professionals, and students which fosters fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.
http://www.nlgja-la.com/

OUT@WBS
LGBT employee affinity group at Warner Bros. Studios. All events are open to everyone. To receive their free newsletter, e-mail out@warnerbros.com.
http://warnerbros.com/

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

LA BLACK LGBT PRIDE
Annual LA African-American LGBT Pride event.
http://www.atbla.com/

ART

THOM BIERDZ
LA artist named Best Emerging Artist of 2005 by Out magazine.
http://thombierdz.com/

ASIAN

GAY ASIAN PACIFIC SUPPORT NETWORK
Providing supportive environments for gay and bisexual Asian Pacific Islander men to meet, network, and to advocate on issues of significance to the gay Asian Pacific Islander community.
http://www.gapsn.org/

GAY ASIAN PAGES FOR LA AND OC
A central clearing house for information relating to the gay Asian experience in LA and OC.
http://www.apc-oc.org/gap/

B

BEARS

BEARS LA
A social club for LA bears and their admirers.
http://www.bearsla.org

GEN X BEARS LA
An online social activity club for Generation X bears in LA and their admirers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenXBears-LosAngeles/

TINSELTOWN BEARS
An online social activity club for Hollywood bears and their admirers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TinseltownBears/

BISEXUAL

BOOKS

A DIFFERENT LIGHT BOOKSTORE
Serving the LGBT community since 1979.
http://www.adlbooks.com/aboutus.cfm

EQUAL WRITES
LGBT book store in Long Beach which features events, workshops, clubs and signings.
http://www.equalwrites.com/

BUSINESS

BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF LOS ANGELES
LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA, comprised of businesses, professionals and individuals promoting business networking.
http://www.balaweb.org/

C

CHARITY

AIDS PROJECT LA
Dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.
http://www.apla.org

AIDS SERVICE CENTER
The second largest AIDS service provider in LA county, developing and delivering services and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS.
http://www.aidsservicecenter.org/

LA SHANTI
A volunteer-driven non-profit providing emotional support, prevention, and education services for those affected by life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.lashanti.org/

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD
Many volunteer opportunities are available providing preparation and home delivery of free meals to those with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.
http://www.angelfood.org/

THE TREVOR PROJECT
A non-profit promoting social acceptance and providing suicide prevention for LGBT teens.
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

COMMUNITY

GAY DOWNTOWN
General interest website for LGBT residents of downtown LA.
http://gaydowntown.com

LA GAY AND LESBIAN CENTER
The largest organization of its kind in the country, LAGLC provides a broad array of services to LA's LGBT community.
http://laglc.org/

LA PRIDE
The annual Greater Los Angeles LGBT Pride Celebration hosted by the independent City of West Hollywood.
http://lapride.org

UCLA LGBT CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTER
Serving the needs of the UCLA campus since 1995.
http://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/

D

DRAG

LEGENDARY BINGO
Weekly Bingo charity fundraiser, also available for bookings.
http://www.legendarybingo.com/

E

ENTERTAINMENT

THE GAY MAFIA
The Gay Mafia Improv/Sketch Comedy Company, an LA comedy troupe founded in September 2002. They frequently perform in and around LA and are available for bookings.
http://thegaymafia.net/

F

G

GAMES

BRIDGE GUYS
Orange County-based website resource for gay male bridge players.
http://www.bridgeguys.com/

LA POOL LEAGUE
An LGBT organization of individuals committed to organize and supervise eight ball competition in an environment of fun and friendship.
http://www.lapoolleague.org/

H

HISTORY

ONE NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN ARCHIVES
The world's largest research library on LGBT heritage and concerns, ONE relies wholly on community and corporate support.
http://www.oneinstitute.org/

HOBBY

GAY LEAGUE OF AMERICA: LOS ANGELES
The local chapter of the worldwide organization for LGBT comics collectors and creators.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GLA-LosAngeles/

GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR
LGBT car club for owners and afficianados of classic and vintage cars.
http://www.greatautos.org/

UNUSUAL ATTITUDES
Providing an enjoyable social atmosphere for all LGBT members of the aviation community in Southern California and the Southwest.
http://www.unusualattitudes.org/

I

INDUSTRY

DIVA
An organization of multi-ethnic LGBT creative media professionals dedicated to community awareness and networking support.
http://queerdiva.com/

OUT IN TELEVISION AND FILM
The national organization for LGBT professionals in the film and television industries.
http://www.outintvandfilm.org/

OUTFEST
Outfest produces the oldest and largest continuous film festival in LA as well as other programs for LGBT filmmakers and audiences.
http://outfest.org/

J

K

L

LATINA/LATINO

LATINAS UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR ACTION
LUNA is Bienestar's program serving Latina Lesbian and Bisexual Women.
http://www.bienestar.org/LUNA.asp

LESBIAN

M

MEN

MUSIC

GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES
Pursuing a mission of producing excellent music, then using that music to draw individuals and organizations together.
http://www.gmcla.org/

WEST COAST SINGERS
The third-oldest gay and lesbian chorus in the nation.
http://www.westcoastsingers.org/

N

NIGHTLIFE

ICANDY LOUNGE
Intimate WeHo lounge, also available for bookings.
http://www.icandylounge.com

O

P

POLITICS

EQUALITY CALIFORNIA
The nation’s fastest growing statewide LGBT civil rights organization with offices in Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
http://eqca.org/

EQUALITY FOR ALL
Dedicated to fighting and defeating the anti-civil rights California ballot initiatives in 2006.
http://equalityforallca.org/

LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS
LGBT Republican Club.
http://www.logcabin.org/

MARRIAGE EQUALITY CALIFORNIA: LA CHAPTER
A nonpartisan, grassroots organization with the sole purpose of bringing about an end to marriage discrimination.
http://www.marriageequalityca.org/chapters/index.php?cname=Los+Angeles+County/Central+Chapter

STONEWALL DEMOCRATS
LGBT Democratic Club.
http://www.stonewall-dems.org/

Q

R

RESTAURANTS

OFF VINE
Voted Best Romantic Restaurant in LA for 2005 by readers of citysearch.com.
http://www.offvine.com

S

SELF-DEFENSE

LA PINK PISTOLS
Dedicated to the legal, safe, and responsible use of firearms for self-defense of the sexual-minority community.
http://la.pinkpistols.org/

SOCIAL

GET OUT LA
Online social activities club for gay men in the neighborhoods bordering Griffith Park.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GETOUTLA/

LOS ANGELES GAY COUPLES CLUB
Online social activities club for LGBT and Intersex couples.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LosAngelesGayCouplesClub/

OUT IN DOWNTOWN LA
Online social activities club for LGBT residents of Downtown LA.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/outindowntownla

SPORTS

ARRIBA! SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
For over 30 years, providing gay & lesbian skiers and snowboarders with reasonably priced ski trips and social activities.
http://www.arribaski.org/

BARNACLE BUSTERS
The first and largest LGBT scuba club, founded in 1988 to serve the LA/LB/OC LGBT community.
http://barnaclebusters.org/

BELMONT SHORE WOMEN'S RUGBY CLUB
Since 1974, the Landsharks have been a perennial power in the Southern California Women's Rugby Football Association.
http://www.bswrfc.com/

CHEER LA
An active group of volunteers seeking to promote awareness, spirit, and diversity in the gay community through dynamic cheer, dance, and stunt performances.
http://www.cheerla.org/

DIFFERENT SPOKES
Founded in 1983 to promote cycling activities among LGBT members and their friends in Southern California.
http://www.differentspokes.com/

GAY & LESBIAN SPORTS ALLIANCE OF GREATER LA
Formed in August 1991 to promote recreational and competitive sports participation by local athletes on the national and international levels.
http://www.lasportsalliance.org/

GREAT OUTDOORS LA
The LA chapter of the largest LGBT outdoor recreational organization in Southern California, which was founded in 1978.
http://www.greatoutdoorsla.org/

GREATER LOS ANGELES SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
A softball league providing both gay and non-gay participants a competitive environment conducive to the gay community.
http://www.lagaysoftball.com/

INTERNATIONAL GAY BOWLING ORGANIZATION: CA LEAGUES
Founded in 1980, member leagues run the gamut from extremely competitive to strictly social.
http://www.igbo.org/Leagues/Leagues-Location-Results.asp

LA BLADES
The very first openly gay and lesbian Ice Hockey Club in the United States.
http://www.bladeshockey.com/

LA FRONTRUNNERS
A running and walking club for gay men, lesbians, their friends and supporters, welcoming runners and walkers of all levels, promoting health, support, encouragement and friendship.
http://www.lafrontrunners.com/

LA MOTION
Gay flag football in LA.
http://www.outsports.com/ffball/lamotion.htm

LA REBELLION
The Los Angeles Rebellion Rugby Football Club is the first rugby club in Southern California that welcomes players, coaches and supporters of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations.
http://larebellion.org/

LA RODEO
The Greater LA area chapter of the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association.
http://www.larodeo.com/

LA TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The largest gay and lesbian tennis association in the world.
http://www.lataweb.com/

LAMBDA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
An inclusive LGBT and friends LA/LB basketball organization providing a safe environment for our community and friends in which to compete.
http://www.ngba.us/lambda/lbl.htm

OXY OLDE GIRLS
Women's rugby for lesbians throughout the greater LA area, founded by Occidental College grads.
http://www.oxyoldegirls.com/

SAGA SKI, SNOWBOARD AND SOCIAL CLUB
A non-profit, volunteer-run LA organization and one of the first gay-centered sports organizations in the United States.
http://www.sagala.org/

SHORELINE FRONTRUNNERS
Formed in 1984 as a sister club to LA Frontrunners to better serve the LGBT running/walking community in the Long Beach/South Bay/Orange County areas.
http://www.shorelinefrontrunners.org/

SOCALGIRLGOLF
Golf and social club for the lesbian community of Orange County and Long Beach.
http://www.socalgirlgolf.com/

VOLLEYBALL ORGANIZATION IN LOS ANGELES
A volunteer-run club dedicated to providing an accepting, competitive, fun environment for Gay Volleyball athletes in LA.
http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/stadium/3235/

WEST HOLLYWOOD SOCCER CLUB
Promoting soccer and fostering a sense of community for gay, lesbian, and bisexual players.
http://gaysoccer.com/

T

THEATRE

CELEBRATION THEATRE
Dedicated to creating a dynamic outlet for progressive gay and lesbian voices in contemporary theater and performance in Los Angeles.
http://www.celebrationtheatre.com/

TRANSGENDER

U V W

WOMEN

X Y Z

YOUTH

BIKEOUT
Builds health, self-esteem, and leadership in LGBT youth and their straight allies through challenging outdoor activities, life skills educations, and mentoring.
http://www.bikeout.org/

JEFF GRIFFITH YOUTH CENTER
LA's only day drop-in center for LGBT and questioning homeless youth. http://www.lagaycenter.org/site/c.mvI4IhNZJwE/b.893343/k.B313/Homeless_Services.htm

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