Speaking Engagement
The Beginning of the Queer Outdoors Recreation Movement
Oct. 10, 10–11:30 a.m. PST
Zoom/Online
Circa: Queer Histories Festival 2026
September 24—October 31
One Institute is proud to present Circa, the first and only queer histories festival in the United States.
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Film still from Nowhere, dir. Gregg Araki. -
Image design by Socks Whitmore. -
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Unknown photographer, Sylvia Rivera holding a banner at Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade 1983, LGBT Community Center National History Archive.
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Volunteer with us
Since its founding in 1952, One Institute has depended on volunteer support to sustain its numerous projects and endeavors. Volunteers at One meet new people while engaging with our public programs and exhibitions.
Upcoming
October 10—17
Speaking Engagement
Remembering Reno – The Rodeo Finals That Never Happened
Oct. 10, 2–3:30 p.m.
One Gallery
Performance
Queerstory: A Queer Comedy Night
Oct. 10, 8–10 p.m.
Skunk Room at The Elysian Theater
Workshop
Finding Transcestors
Oct. 13, 7–8:30 p.m.
Feminist Center for Creative Work (FCCW)
Workshop
Queer History is Everywhere: Cultivating Queer Spaces as Stewards of LGBTQ+ History
Oct. 14, 7–8:30 p.m. PST
Zoom/Online
Speaking Engagement
Between Revolutions
Oct. 14, 8-9:30 p.m.
Giovanni’s Room
Screening
The Wedding Banquet (Everything in This House is Gay (And Asian): Contemporary Queer History Through Cinema)
Oct. 15, 7–9 p.m.
Japanese American National Museum
Speaking Engagement
Spirit in the Dark Body: Black Queer Expressions of the Im/material
Oct. 15, 7–8:30 p.m.
OXY ARTS
Speaking Engagement
Visible and Vibrant: LGBTQ+ Artists in LACMA’s Collection
Oct. 16, 4–5 p.m.
LACMA
Speaking Engagement
In Them We All Exist: Zines Making Black Lesbian Histories Visible
Oct. 16, 5–6:30 p.m. PST
Zoom/Online
Performance
Blue
Oct. 16, 7–9 p.m.
Junior High LA
Speaking Engagement
Dancefloor to Lifeline: Fundraging for Trans Healthcare, Then and Now
Oct. 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Scribble
Speaking Engagement
Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats: The History of Gay Rodeo
Oct. 17, 3–4:30 p.m.
One Gallery
Performance
In(ti)mate Lives: Laundry Days After the Jailhouse Ball
Oct. 17, 6–8 p.m.
Pieter Performance Space