FILM
Hocus Pocus Summerween Live Cast Event! – 1 PM, June 6: After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.
Join members of the original Hocus Pocus cast for a special live commentary screening of the Halloween and Pride-friendly film with wonderfully hilarious stories of behind the scenes stories of when the movie was filmed. Stay after the screening of the movie for a cast Q&A with Larry Bagby (Ice), Thora Birch (Dani), Tobias Jelinek (Jay), Omri Katz (Max), and Vinessa Shaw (Allison). Gardena Cinema,14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena.
All About Eve in 35mm with Lorraine Nicholson – 7:30 PM, June 4: Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s witty look at the backstage lives of actresses and the people in their inner circle was, fittingly enough, the first film to earn two Best Actress nominations—for Anne Baxter’s insinuating Eve, and Bette Davis’s virtuoso performance as the volatile yet vulnerable Broadway legend Margo Channing. … All About Eve won six Oscars, including for Mankiewicz’s directing and writing, and for George Sanders’s acerbic performance as the critic Addison DeWitt. The film features one of Marilyn Monroe’s earliest roles; although small, it was a pivotal early career moment for the actor, with Davis recognizing the star’s talent and determination. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
Desperado – 9:45 PM, June 5: Antonio Banderas and Robert Rodriguez team up again for an action film like no other! Rodriguez goes balls to the wall with his playful mixture of B-movie elements, beautiful badass stars, and a cacophony of vengeful violence. This time around, El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his best friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, the Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves a trail of blood of his own. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
Mulan – 1 PM, June 6: Why be a princess when you can be a warrior? As her father faces certain death in the army, a young woman poses as a man and takes his place, becoming an enduring heroine for the Chinese people throughout the ages. Based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, with beautiful animation, great songs, and an empowering message, this is the perfect film to share with your little warrior. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
The Times of Harvey Milk – 4 PM, June 6: A true twentieth-century trailblazer, Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world. The Oscar-winning The Times of Harvey Milk, directed by Robert Epstein and produced by Richard Schmiechen, was as groundbreaking as its subject. One of the first feature documentaries to address gay life in America, it’s a work of advocacy itself, bringing Milk’s message of hope and equality to a wider audience. This exhilarating trove of original documentary material and archival footage is as much a vivid portrait of a time and place (San Francisco’s historic Castro District in the seventies) as a testament to the legacy of a political visionary. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles.
The Birdcage – 3 PM, June 7: A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s right-wing moralistic parents. Gardena Cinema,14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena.
MUSEUMS AND ART
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon – through February 28, 2027: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon celebrates Marilyn Monroe—born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926—as a visionary actor and image-maker, examining how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system.
Presenting hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters,… and rarely seen personal materials—many on display for the first time—the exhibition offers unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon. The exhibition also features an extensive array of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, ranging from a dress featured in Love Happy (1949) to items from her final and unfinished film, Something’s Got to Give (1962). Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from Some Like it Hot (1959), as well as the rarely exhibited famous pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with the support of Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
The Brady Experience – through July 17: Fans of classic television and nostalgia seekers alike will soon have their chance to step inside The Brady Bunch house, one of the most recognizable homes in pop culture history. The Brady Experience is officially opening its doors again, for limited dates throughout the summer. Tickets will be available exclusively through Bucket Listers—the media experiences brand known for turning everyday moments into unforgettable adventures. The announcement also follows news of the house being granted historic status by the Los Angeles City Council.
Owner Tina Trahan, a historic home enthusiast and the wife of former HBO chief executive Chris Albrecht, had previously pledged to use the property for fundraising and charitable events upon purchase of the home. After opening up last November for a sold out three day run, she will now be hosting visits throughout the summer in continued support of Wags and Walks, the local nonprofit dog rescue dedicated to saving at-risk dogs and helping them find loving homes. The Brady Experience, 11222 Dilling St., Los Angeles.
A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West – through September 13: One of the world’s most famous Black poets, Langston Hughes (1902–1967) is often associated with the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. But starting in the 1930s, though the upheavals of the Great Depression, World War II, and McCarthyism in America, Hughes spent significant time in the West where he maintained deep connections and produced important work, including lectures, film scripts, plays, and his first book of short stories. Through recorded interviews, lyrical texts, archival photographs, and historic posters and prints, A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West reveals little-known aspects of Hughes’s work as a champion for justice and the special relationships he cultivated during his many sojourns in California, Nevada, and Mexico. California African American Museum, 600 State Dr, Los Angeles.
Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 – through June 14: Amid the turbulent decades of the mid-20th century, African American and Afro-Atlantic diaspora artists sought to celebrate Black culture and advance the struggle for civil rights. Photographic images contributed in myriad ways to the lively exchange of pan-African ideas that propelled the Black Arts Movement. See how an incredible range of artists and activists—from studio and street photographers to graphic designers and community organizers—used photography as a tool for social change. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles.
THEATRE
The Last Palestinian – June 6, 18, 21, 23, 28: A dramedy solo show which first debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest in 2025, Randa Jarrar’s The Last Palestinian charts humanity’s spectacular downfall. Asheerah is the Last Palestinian alive. Wrapped in a shroud, she wakes up in 2055 and finds a friend, a hologram that carries the consciousness of Italian legal scholar and expert on human rights, Francesca Albanese. Asheerah learns, through Francesca’s history channels, how the world ended, and how those who resisted carried out justice before their demise. The Broadwater (Second Stage), 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
O: A Rhapsody In Divorce – through June 9: A new play about survival, reinvention, and becoming your own home by Jami Brandli and directed by Jessica Hanna. Reimagining The Odyssey through a modern lens, O: A Rhapsody in Divorce follows O, a successful neurobiologist in her 40s whose world is turned upside down when her husband asks for a separation, but refuses to leave their home. Displaced and untethered, O embarks on a couch-hopping journey that blends memory, science, and surreal theatricality. She discovers unconventional and magical ways to reassemble the blown-up pieces of her life as she struggles to navigate her way back toward a “new home.” OutsideIn Theatre, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles.
Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon – through June 14: Two American travelers lose their way in the Scottish Highlands and stumble upon Brigadoon—a mysterious village that appears for just one day every hundred years. With its lush score, live orchestra, sweeping choreography, and a newly adapted book, this beloved classic is a heart-stirring journey into a world where time stands still, and love defies all logic. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena.
Primary Trust – through June 28: Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles.
BOOKS
Conversion Therapy Dropout: A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging: Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez in conversation with R.K. Russell – 7 PM, June 2: A gay Christian’s behind-the-scenes account of evangelical megachurches and eight years in conversion therapy before finding wholeness and authenticity.
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez was an invisible architect behind evangelical Christianity’s digital empire, crafting messages of belonging for some of the most influential megachurches — Hillsong Church, Elevation Church, Willow Creek — all while secretly questioning his own place within the faith.
Conversion Therapy Dropout is a behind-the-scenes look at megachurch culture, the hidden harm of non-affirming Christian spaces, and the ongoing impact of conversion therapy on gay Christians. This isn’t just a coming-out story — it’s about what happens after. About rebuilding a life outside the only world you’ve ever known. And the radical act of stepping into the light after being told your whole life to stay in the shadows. Sometimes, the greatest act of faith isn’t holding on — it’s letting go. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
The Hijacking of Reality: Justine Bateman, in conversation with Steve Agee – 7 PM, June 4: Mining decades of experience, writer, director, producer, and actress Justine Bateman writes a visceral, intimate look at the experience of Fame. Combining the internal reality-shift of the famous, theories on the public’s behavior at each stage of a famous person’s career, and the experiences of other famous performers, Bateman takes the reader inside and outside the emotions of Fame. The book includes a sixteen-page, full-color photo insert to highlight her analysis and a brand-new preface to the paperback edition. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
COMEDY
Josh & Aaron Do Improv w/ Nicole Byer! – 7 PM, 9 PM, June 1: Josh Sharp (Dicks: The Musical, UCB Harold Night) and Aaron Jackson (Dicks: The Musical, UCB Harold Night) shamefully return to their improv roots for a night that will feature some magnanimous crowd work then a 45 minute set of long form improv. After 2 years of sold out shows in New York City, they are at last bringing improv as high art to the City of Angels. Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
BLIND DATES ARE GAY!: A Blind Date Live Pride Month Special – 10 PM, June 5: Comedians Monika Smith & Eli Newell coach one (un)lucky person through three ACTUAL blind dates live on stage. What could go wrong? Real People. Real Dates. Real Awkward. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles.
Virtuoso – 9:30 PM, 1st and 3rd Fridays: Twelve fearless improvisors. A whirlwind of games, scenes, and unscripted fun. But here’s the twist — YOU call the shots. After each round of fast-paced, laugh-out-loud competition, the audience votes on what they thought of the scene 1 – 5. One by one, the players fall… until only one is left standing – THE VIRTUOSO. OutsideIn Theatre, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles.
COMMUNITY
Queer Fantasia! – 7:30 PM, June 3: Queer Fantasia! is an exploration of the world we want to live in and the fantasies we want to bring into being. Join us for wild cabaret performances, a community ritual, and the Los Angeles premiere of the short film SPIT ME OUT (a gay movie musical comedy western love story). This pride month, celebrate queer visions of our protopian future. Co-Presented by Big Little Theater Company, The Barn, & Los Angeles LGBT Center. The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles.
Skate Hunnies Party on Wheels at the Academy Museum – June 4 through September 3: The Academy Museum is rolling with Skate Hunnies to host a party on wheels, taking you around the Wilshire-Fairfax neighborhood. We’ll finish with a music-filled night of dance-skating on the Academy Museum Walt Disney Family Piazza. Bring your own skates for this free, guaranteed fun event. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.
Gay Ass Trivia at Precinct – 7 PM, Thursdays: Queen Sheeba hosts this weekly trivia night with prizes including bar tabs, shots, and bar apparel. Maximum team sizes of six people. No cover! Precinct, 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles.
May the Balls be with You: Drag Queen Bingo 7 PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Legendary Bingo is LA’s most popular Drag Queen Bingo & charity event! Come play at Hamburger Mary’s every Tuesday and Wednesday! Hamburger Mary’s, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
