Exhibition Opening
Hold Each Other’s Hands
Sep. 24, 7–9 p.m.
OXY ARTS
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. -
Photo courtesy of the artists. -
Courtesy of Mubi. -
Unknown photographer, Sylvia Rivera holding a banner at Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade 1983, LGBT Community Center National History Archive.
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Upcoming
September 24 — October 06
Speaking Engagement
Circa Opening Plenary with Jules Gill-Peterson
Oct. 01, 7:30–9 p.m.
Renberg Theatre
Speaking Engagement
Visible and Vibrant: LGBTQ+ Artists in LACMA’s Collection
Oct. 02, 4–5 p.m.
LACMA
Performance
ACTION = LIFE
Oct. 02, 6–8 p.m.
STORIES: The AIDS Monument
Exhibition Opening
50+ Years of Gay Rodeo Archives – Exhibition Opening
Oct. 03, 1–3 p.m.
One Gallery
Speaking Engagement
Curatorial Walkthrough with Umi Hsu
Oct. 03, 4–5 p.m.
OXY ARTS
Exhibition Opening
Cruise LA: 10 Years Deep Exhibit Opening Party
Oct. 03, 6–10 p.m.
Human Resources
Exhibition Opening
Inside The Ring: Our-Stories as Queer History in Action
Oct. 04, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PST
Zoom/Online
Performance
Archivos Vivos / Living Archives: The 1990s T-Party Legacy in L.A.
Oct. 04, 6:30–8 p.m.
Avenue 50 Studio Gallery