West hollywood gay life
Pride Starts Here!
WeHo Pride is the City of West Hollywood’s Gay Pride celebration.
For decades, West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest annual Identity celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each June.
WeHo Pride
Thursday, May 22 – Monday, June 30
WeHo Movement kicks-off on Harvey Milk Time, May 22, with a exceptional event. WeHo Pride Weekend will take place from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 with OUTLOUD at WeHo Identity festival, the WeHo Pride Street Impartial , the Women's Freedom Festival and Dyke March, WeHo Pride Celebration, and much more!
This year's WeHo Pride Arts Festival will obtain 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 check out the events page for more details!
Friday Overnight at OUTLOUD
Friday, May 30
WeHo Event Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD is free to the common and requires an RSVP to se
How West Hollywood Became LA’s Fabled And Flawed Gay Haven
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West Hollywood as a nucleus for LGBTQ+ culture in Southern California is practically set in stone.
The buzzing nightclubs filled with thumpy house music, packed bars and other flashy WeHo attractions have drawn thousands of people over the years, to visit and dwell. It's impossible to overstate its consequence on the customs.
But the municipality wasn’t always packed of rainbows. Let's see how it transformed over the years.
Early flamboyant shows
During the Prohibition era, speakeasies became a popular road for gay-coded entertainment.
During the “Pansy Craze” between the delayed s and ahead 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 New Year’s Eve in , along with B.B.B.’s Cellar, were popular destinations
DUDE RANCH
Tuesdays | 7 PM
Country Line Dancing | DJ Rick Dominguez
LINE UP
HAPPY HOUR
Weekdays | 5 PM &#; 9 PM
$5 Adequately, Wine, Beer, Shot of the Day | $9 Call Drinks
GET DIRECTIONS
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
GET DETAILS
ARRIBA
Thursdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM
Latin Night | DJ IVAN | Upstairs
VIEW DETAILS
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
GET TICKETS
BRUNCH WITH THE DIVAS
Saturdays | 1 PM &#; 3 PM
Bottomless Mimosas | Weekly Lineup
12 PM – Doors 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 lgbtq+ bars in the earth, serving as a protected space and social hub for the LGBTQIA+ collective. Check out weekly kingly brunches, celebrity DJ nights, themed parties, and iconic Pride celebrations. Voted “Best Gay Bar in the World,” The Abbey blends elegance, fun, and campaign 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 path, placing guests in the heart of the festivities. After a vibrant day of celebration, retreat to the hotel’s peaceful courtyard or relax by our luxe outdoor pool.
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 lgbtq+ bars in the earth, serving as a protected space and social hub for the LGBTQIA+ collective. Check out weekly kingly brunches, celebrity DJ nights, themed parties, and iconic Pride celebrations. Voted “Best Gay Bar in the World,” The Abbey blends elegance, fun, and campaign 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 path, placing guests in the heart of the festivities. After a vibrant day of celebration, retreat to the hotel’s peaceful courtyard or relax by our luxe outdoor pool.