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Week of May 24, 2017 Edition
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
West Hollywood City Council Chambers
(625 N. San Vicente Blvd.)
7:00 pm
FREE!
Join the City of West Hollywood's Human Rights Speakers Series for "Exploring International LGBT Rights in China and Abroad." The discussion will examine LGBT rights in China as well as other countries and the growing difficulties activists, non-profits, and others face when trying to provide aid to LGBT individuals in countries with homophobic policies and restrictive anti-LGBT rights. A "Call to Action" reception will take place prior to the panel discussion.
The event is FREE but RSVP is required.
Please click here to
RSVP.
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Rise Up For You Presents - Empowered Women Network (LA)
Burberry
(301 N. Rodeo Drive)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Prices Vary!
Join Rise Up For You for this special event where you will get the opportunity to network and connect with LA's leading women! Rise Up For You will be hosting this in collaboration with Rodeo Drive's Burberry Store, and together, they will have a two-hour event featuring two amazing guest speakers-Kimberly Seltzer and Janet D. Thomas-a full night of authentic and purposeful networking, champagne, appetizers, empowerment, and of course, your choice to shop and see the new trends of Burberry.
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Friday, June 2 - Friday, June 16, 2017
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Lesbians to Watch Out For: '90s Queer L.A. Activism
Plummer Park
(7377 Santa Monica Blvd.)
FREE!
Take part in this multimedia exhibit that invokes the spirit of lesbian and queer activism and organizing in '90s Los Angeles and West Hollywood.
From protest and street activism to grassroots community groups, '90s activism in LA reflected the energy of the decade: massive dyke visibility marches, public kiss-ins and declarations of "we recruit!".
Showcasing a diverse collection of visuals and materials, LESBIANS TO WATCH OUT FOR features the The Lesbian Avengers: 25th Anniversary Exhibition
, and tells the stories of LA queer women in groups ranging from ACT UP LA, Queer Nation LA and the LA Dyke March to untold histories of local lesbian groups including United Lesbians of African Heritage (ULOAH), Los Angeles Asian
Pacific Islander Sisters (LAAPIS), Lesbianas Unidas (LU) and other organizations, that created community and inspired a new generation of lesbian activists to 'reclaim the universe.'
This exhibit is presented as part of the City of West Hollywood's One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival, which takes place from Harvey Milk Day (May 22) through the end of June Pride month.
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Vox Femina: Woman Rising, A Taste of Season 20
Congregation Kol Ami
(1200 N. La Brea Ave.)
FREE!
This free concert combines repertoire from VOX Femina's 20th Anniversary season, a snapshot of the organization's past, present, and future.
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ROAR: Jewish Leadership Training for Resistance, Organizing, Action, and Resilience
NCJW|LA Council House
(543 N. Fairfax Ave.)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get your tickets for ROAR: Jewish Leadership Training for Resistance, Organizing, Action, and Resilience.
This is a great opportunity for those both new and more experienced in social justice work to come together to participate in community organizing training, and plan for how you want to take action in the coming years.
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Code District Presents - Learn How to Get Your Startup Funded
WeWork Playa Vista
(12655 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
6:00 pm 8:30 pm
This exclusive
Women's Voices in Tech event is designed to help empower women entrepreneurs. You will learn from and have the opportunity to talk to Angel Investors, VCs and successful women entrepreneurs. You will get advice on how to take steps toward seeking business startup and growth capital.
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Women and Books Presents - The Book of Unknown Americans
West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room
(625 N. San Vicente Blvd.)
7:00 pm
FREE!
The West Hollywood Women's Book Club was founded in order to offer women a way to connect with other women. Join Women and Books for a discussion of Cristina Henriquez'
The Book of the Unknown.
Co-sponsored by the West Hollywood Women's Advisory Board and the West Hollywood Library.
For more information: www.meetup.com/womenandbooksinweho
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Center for Women in Hollywood Presents - Women in Hollywood Circle: Bridges
The Warehouse on Prime
(1402 Prime Court)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$5.00
How does the "status of women in Hollywood" affect us as people, as women, as members of different ethnic groups and identities?
Join the Center for Women in Hollywood for a private evening of conversation, connection, and real talk.
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Dyke March
Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial
(8447 Santa Monica Blvd.)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE!
Join the City of West Hollywood for the Annual Dyke March! The event will feature various speakers and activities such as a protest sign and pin making workshop led by Julianna Parr!
Speakers include:
- Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
- Laphonza Butler, SEIU
- Patrisse Cullors & janaya khan, Black Lives Matter
- Sue Dunlap, Planned Parenthood
- Lynn Harris Ballen & Judy Sisneros, Lesbian to Watch Out For: '90s L.A. Activism Exhibit
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#ResistMarch
Hollywood and Highland Blvd.
8:00 am
FREE!
Join #ResistMarch on Sunday, June 11 for a peaceful march from Hollywood and Highland to West Hollywood. Instead of a Pride Parade meant to celebrate our past progress, there will be a march to ensure all our futures.
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Los Angeles Design Festival Presents - verynice Women's Design Salon
ROW DTLA
(777 Alameda St.)
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
FREE!
The verynice Women's Design Salon is an intimate series that empowers our local creative community of women by bringing them together, along with outside experts, to discuss real issues, current events, and new ideas.
The event will be moderated by Alisa Olinova & Clarisa Valdez from verynice.
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Startups Uncensored Presents - Fireside Chat w/ TaskRabbit Founder, Lead Busque
Cross Campus
(929 Colorado Ave.)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This month's Startups Uncensored will be a fireside chat with
TaskRabbit Founder, Leah Busque,
hosted by Comparably Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Nazar.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, please click here.
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EmpowHER: How to Ask for What You Want
WeWork Fine Arts Building
(811 West 7th Street)
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join The Glow Effect for a Thursday evening workshop that will measurably improve the way you ask for anything - from asking for capital investment or a promotion to asking your partner to take out the garbage.
Instead of a speaking panel, their Featured Leaders will facilitate small-group conversations, providing actionable information, tools and practices personalized for your asking challenges.
Bonus: Rising female leaders at The Glow Effect Centre for Women and Girls in Uganda will join the event in a video conference to discuss asking in the process of their community's development.
Tickets include dinner + beverages. Doors open at 5PM.
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West Hollywood Women's Leadership Conference to stay up to date & in the loop!
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