📣 Events: Week of SEP 29, 2025
volume iii • issue 40 ~ here's your rundown of queer, sapphic-friendly events happening in Los Angeles this week.
Note from Neets
Greetings party people, how are you? I am still riding the wave of queer joy from an epic Sapphic Pottery Social last Saturday, and am so grateful for Pottery by Ash for facilitating such an awesome experience. We are definitely making this a thing…so stay tuned for the next one!
ICYMI — our next event is for elevated connections, just in time for cuffing szn! We have teamed up with QTBIPOC dispensary, Green Qween for Sapphic St♡ner Speed Dating on October 9.
You don’t have to identify as a stoner…but this is for folks who have a shared interest in indulging! And when I say elevated, I mean it. Imagine an evening under the stars at a new rooftop bar concept in the heart of DTLA, flirting (or friending) all night. Get your ticket now bestie!
Also, the amount of people I have run into out in the wild who have been asking about the return of our QTBIPOC writers’ group is truly heartwarming, and I’m excited to announce that the Margin Scribes are gathering again this Sunday October 5 from 11am-1pm at Sip & Sonder! We are so back (and bi-weekly)!
And lastly, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the conversations and strategy sessions that have already been rolling in through Evolve Strategy. If you have an event idea and don’t know where to start or how to build your community—book some time with me. Guarantee you will leave feeling inspired to follow through on your brilliance!
Hope you have a beautiful week and hope to see you around IRL 😁
xoxo,
Anita
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TLDR:
Sapphic Pottery Social was amazing and we are doing it again soon.
Our next event is Sapphic Stoner Speed Dating on October 9.
Margin Scribes QTBIPOC Writers’ Group is back and bi-weekly starting October 5.
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If this newsletter is shortened or clipped in length, click ‘View in Browser’ at the top left of your window to expand it. Please note that many of these events may be subject to cancellation without notice. Make sure to check their pages for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise noted, Sapphic LA is not affiliated with any of the events listed.
↻ = Weekly ƒ = Free ⭐ = Organized by Sapphic LA
September 29
↻ƒ Queer Run Club
Bringing the joy of running to different LA neighborhoods 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👟 all skill levels 💖
Friend or Flame Speed Dating
Come speed date with us. Will you find a friend or flame?
↻ƒ luv x basketball
queer pick up 🏀💞
Beginner Hip-Hop
This is a Beginner friendly choreo class to "Dance With Me" by Ciara. Class is always a safe space for QTPOC - come learn how to dance! Combo will be filmed (optional).
↻ƒ Herstories: LGBTQ+ Women's Group
Virtual • HERstories is a gathering place for all LGBTQ+ feminine-identified folx who seek strong community connection and great conversation. It's a weekly, facilitated social group with open discussion. This group meets every Monday from 8pm-10:00pm on Zoom.
ƒ The Birds and The Bees
An informative and engaging conversation about sexual health for folx 18 & under. Learn about sexual health, health boundaries, & advocacy
ƒ Planet Hopping
An immersive night of music and art in a Black, queer and flower friendly environment
September 30
↻ƒ Sapphic Skate LA
Come skate and learn how to skate with other sapphics. (Skateboarding and rollerskating)
Sound Bath with Danielle Lande of Soft Soul Healing
Join Danielle Lande for a transformative sound bath meditation journey.
↻ƒ Pasadena Women's Rugby Practice
Whether you're a seasoned rugby player or a beginner who has never played rugby before, we welcome all women and nonbinary people (18+) to join us at our weekly rugby practices. We provide a queer inclusive and close knit community that supports each other as we work to develop our rugby skills, general fitness, and self-confidence.
Sapphic Tennis Club
A weekly queer women's tennis and social wellness club in Los Angeles. Membership is currently open, but we have wellness, picnics, social for non-members to attend. Fall season 9/30-12/9
↻ƒ ACT III QUEER OPEN MIC
Get ready for a night of queer poetry & music at ACT III QUEER OPEN MIC.
Trivia Night
BBIAPI (Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander) LGBTQ+ folks over 30, join us for trivia night
↻ƒ LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Connect, share, and find community.
ƒ Sapphic Book and Social Club-LA
Join us while we discuss the September book of the month- Like First Love, Again by J.J. Arias
Out for Business LGBTQ Networking Event
Exclusive LGBTQ Networking Mixer at an indoor/outdoor LGBTQ owned venue
↻ƒ Skin Tag | Comedy Open Mic
Skin Tag is a queer-run open mic established in 2021 and hosted by Cigi Farmer, Chelsea Morgan, Jessy Morner-Ritt and Taylor Ortega.
↻ƒ Art Workshop
Join our creative art workshops for teens! Build skills, make friends, and boost confidence in a fun, inclusive environment!
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October 1
↻ƒ Queer Catch LA
Join us for a no pressure, no commitment game of catch! We don’t play full-on games, we just play catch and sometimes bat and always talk queer life.
Hip-Hop Grooves
A fun, high-energy, follow-along hip-hop class. Perfect for all levels - come groove, sweat, and smile! A safe space for QTPOC.
↻ƒ Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Join us Wednesdays 5–6pm. All are welcome!
Portable Magic Presents: Bring Your Own Book
A monthly, femme-centered, no-pressure book club to share tasty treats, drinks, and our favorite reads!
↻ƒ Free Queer Candlelit Yoga
Join us for a serene and grounding hour of Queer Candlelit Vinyasa Yoga, held in a cozy, sober, affirming space
Queer + Kinky Crafting SFV Munch
We will be crafting with a different theme each month - feel free to bring your own crafting projects!
↻ƒ Reading Rainbow
Discover Reading Rainbow, an inclusive space where individuals can dive into literature that celebrates LGBTQIA+ voices.
↻ƒ Beyond the Binary
Beyond the Binary is a monthly program with movie nights, discussions, and activities, supporting diverse queer and trans identities.
ƒ Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution—Screening and Conversation
Explore the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its importance as an instrument for social change.
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October 2
↻ƒ Sapphic Skate LA
Come skate and learn how to skate with other sapphics. (Skateboarding and rollerskating)
↻ƒ Dyke Soccer
👾 DM for our discord for schedule & locations! healing ur inner child one pickup game at a time. for gender-expansive dykes of all stripes
↻ƒ luv x basketball
queer pick up 🏀💞
↻ƒ Pasadena Women's Rugby Practice
Whether you're a seasoned rugby player or a beginner who has never played rugby before, we welcome all women and nonbinary people (18+) to join us at our weekly rugby practices. We provide a queer inclusive and close knit community that supports each other as we work to develop our rugby skills, general fitness, and self-confidence.
↻ƒ Leadership Advisory Board
L.A.B. is a monthly meet for LGBTQ community in South LA who want to make an impact in their community.
↻ƒ Queer Yoga
With Love Projects joined us in creating space for queer and trans folks to move, breathe, and unwind.
↻ Queer Art Hang: Intro to Screenprinting
Every Thursday we host an art hang for members of the LGBTQ+ community! This week we’ll be screenprinting totebags!
🍓 Imagine buying groceries and knowing that money is going directly back to LA farms and QTBIPOC business…Fruit Club is waiting for you!
October 3
↻ Pop My Cherry Fridays
Queer ladies night
Lez B Honest
Girl, get ready for an epic night of unapologetic fun, fierce vibes, and unconditional love at Lez B Honest - where we celebrate all things
Queerceañera
Come for our signature celebration of queer Latine culture. This year’s event honors Lushious Massacr, Mexican-American drag artist and social media sensation, and Oliver Alpuche, nightlife tastemaker and community leader behind Redline, KISO, and DTLA Proud.
Trans Latinx Short Film Reading
An all trans cast reading of Beyond the Blue Light, a trans latinx short about the cost of apathy in the chronically online era.
First FriGays at The Ruby Fruit
Join us for First FriGays at The Ruby Fruit! Featuring DJs Delia Dane and Hot Broth.
ENTRANCE: A Kink Experience For Newbies
It’s not the next step, it’s the first step. And, it’s the first step that counts
ƒ Queer & Trans Open Mic
Join us for an evening of performed works exploring queerness and transness--from poetry and prose to song and story. Free and for all ages
ƒ Standing Out with the Queers of Comedy Workshop
Learn how to write a joke! An intimate workshop for USC students led by professional comics River Butcher and Solomon Georgio.
October 4
↻ CHICA BONITA • LESBIAN LOUNGE
We can’t wait for you all to enjoy this NEW SPACE for the Queer Community!
It's Still Pride: Fall, Freaks, & Femmes
Calling all lederhosen lesbians, beer-loving bisexuals, & spooky sapphics, you are cordinally invited to "Fall, Freaks, and Femmes", a queer party celebrating all things fall. There will be burlesque, drag, tattoos, and cute DJs so come join the fun.
↻ LA Queer Yoga
A weekly queer yoga experience, with hangouts after! Opportunities for free spots available in each class.
ƒ Angeles Crest Hike with Dykes Who Hike
Join us for a 5-6 mile morning hike in the Angeles Crest National Forest. Dykes Who Hike is a community for gender expansive and women hikers looking to experience queer joy in nature.
↻ƒ Free Queer Yin Yoga
Join us for Free Queer Yin Yoga, a space for deep rest. This gentle, meditative practice invites you to slow down, release tension.
ƒ Link Click: Brilliance & Somber
A Link Click cupsleeve event with a focus on the Angel/Demon AU, hosted by fans! Cosplay is welcome & encouraged, come hang out with us!
↻ƒ ZINE Workshop
The PVP Zine is a monthly series for queer creatives to collaborate, express themselves, and amplify LGBTQ+ voices through art and writing.
Queerly Connected
Join Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) and Pal's, along with wonderful LGBTQ+ organizations, wellness practitioners and space makers to indulge in the experience of building community with us. Our community needs you. Needs US.
ƒ Parallel Play LA: McDonald Park
Come out, soak up some sun, and find your neurodivergent and QTBIPOC community. No-convo-required, low-stress, parallel play vibes.
SWELL - Westside Sapphic Day Party
Come hang with us! Free food, art, music, and happy hour pricing.
October 5
⭐ ƒ Margin Scribes: A QTBIPOC Writers’ Collective
The Margin Scribes: A QTBIPOC Writers Collective is a space for queer and trans writers of color to come together for creativity, accountability, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this is a place to share, learn, and grow in a supportive environment.
↻ƒ Dyke Soccer
👾 DM for our discord for schedule & locations! healing ur inner child one pickup game at a time. for gender-expansive dykes of all stripes
Queer Board Games
Join us to play board games, grab a bite, & enjoy some non-alcoholic drinks. All games provided & beginners welcome. Solo friendly! :)
↻ Pasadena Women's Pick Up Soccer
This group serves women and non-binary people who want to learn to play excruciatingly slow, non-competitive, friendly soccer. We have players of all ages, (although you must be 18+ plus to join).
Dazed and Confused Poetry Club
We’re doing a special presentation of Black Sapphic Sonnets hosted by Tee, 6x slam champion.
Best in Drag Show
This outrageous, over-the-top drag pageant has been raising funds for over 30 years for the Alliance for Housing and Healing, the housing arm of APLA Health. Think Miss America — but add in drag queens, a healthy dose of camp, and even bigger heart.
Queer Hike and Meditation
Unwind and recharge with our hike and meditation event! Immerse yourself in nature as we explore trails and reconnect