About me: The 19th Annual At the Beach Los Angeles Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Celebration is going down July 3-8, 2007.
The Beach Party Unity Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
In the summer of 1988, Duane Bremond and a group of friends decided to come together to organize and enjoy a day "At the Beach" on the 4th of July. Every year since, At the Beach (ATB) has grown in participants and in scope. It has become the nation's largest recognized Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride celebration.
Today, ATB is a progressive and socially responsible organization over 20,00 strong.
ATB strives to provide unity celebrations as a networking forum for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders of African descent to increase awareness in areas such as health, civic, and community empowerment.
ATB is a proud member of the International Federation of Black Prides and the Consolidated Association of Prides, Inc. (CAPI).
ATB Fourth of July Pool Party 5434 Garth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90056 Directions From the 110 Freeway:
Travel West On Slauson Just Past LaCienega and Make A Right on Corning Avenue, A Right on 57th Street and A Left Onto Garth Avenue Directions From the 405 Freeway:
Travel East on Slauson Avenue and Make a Left on Corning Avenue, A Right on 57th Street and A Left Onto Garth Avenue
$15 Includes Food | Alcohol will be served for a nominal fee
All Ages Welcome; 21 and Over Only Can Be Served Alcohol ID Required
12 Noon until 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 5
ATB Soulful Salon & Literary Cafe Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
11 a.m. to Midnight (Schedule below)
11 a.m. to Midnight Artist Marketplace
An eclectic marketplace featuring art, jewelry, clothes, books, music, and more available for purchase.
Entrance is free
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sexy Sixty Minute Workshop
A one hour writing and performance workshop where participants will be given advice and instruction on writing a short piece about love, romance and/or sex and then performing it.
18 & Over Welcome
Free
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Writer's Panel
A one hour panel discussion showcasing today’s popular and up and coming African American and SGL writers.
18 & Over Welcome
Free
8 p.m. to Midnight Bringing Sexy Black Erotic Poetry
A night of the freakiest, sexiest no holds barred total erotic expression with erotic spoken word performed by candlelight with audience members and performers encouraged to wear black apparel.
18 & Over Welcome
$5 Cover
PROMETA ATB Conference Series Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Schedule to be announced Day Sponsor: PROMETA
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. PROMETA Presents A Dialogue on Crystal Meth in the African American and Gay Communities This workshop will address the use of crystal meth use in our community and solutions to overcome the addicition. Free iPod raffle for attendees.
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Project National Dialogue The workshop will cover the following:
What is HRC? What does HRC do?
How it gets done? What do we do for the community?
How it works with Congress? How we raise money?
Where does the money go and to what causes?
How can people get involved to participate.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sexy Sixty Minute Workshop
A one hour writing and performance workshop where participants will be given advice and instruction on writing a short piece about love, romance and/or sex and then performing it.
18 & Over Welcome
Free
ATB Soulful Salon & Literary Cafe Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
11 a.m. to Midnight (Schedule below)
11 a.m. to Midnight Artist Marketplace
An eclectic marketplace featuring art, jewelry, clothes, books, music, and more available for purchase.
Entrance is free
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sexy Sixty Minute Workshop
A one hour writing and performance workshop where participants will be given advice and instruction on writing a short piece about love, romance and/or sex and then performing it.
18 & Over Welcome
Free
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Writer's Panel
A one hour panel discussion showcasing today’s popular and up and coming African American and SGL writers.
18 & Over Welcome
Free
8 p.m. to Midnight Bringing Sexy Black Erotic Poetry
A night of the freakiest, sexiest no holds barred total erotic expression with erotic spoken word performed by candlelight with audience members and performers encouraged to wear black apparel.
18 & Over Welcome
$5 Cover
ATB Beach Party After Party California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
@ Figueroa and 39th Streets
$20 w/Wristband from Beach Party
$25 w/out Wristband
Onsite Parking $6
10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Click here for map
ATB Roundtrip Shuttle Service from Marriott to Venue available for $5 each way
After Party is 18 and older; 21 and older for alcohol purchases
SUNDAY, JULY 8
here! Networks and ATB Black LGBT Film Festival Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$5 Per Film or $20 Day Pass | Schedule below Day Sponsor: here tv networks
2 P.M
HOW DO I LOOK
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Think Paris Burning...How Do I Look is a documentary that was created by artistic activist Wolfgang Busch and showcases the talents of the Ballroom Community.
A Sneak Peak At the Hottest New Lesbian Series
The pilot episode introduces the intimate story of the lives and loves of a group of friends living in a Los Angeles fourplex. Features a live Q&A with filmmaker Amber Sharp and Cast Members
6 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
THE DL CHRONICLES
Presented
here! Networks
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This award-winning and provocative series tells the stories of men of color who, by consequence and by choice, live sexually duplicitous and secret lifestyles. Narrated by an aspiring journalist authoring a book about “the Down Low,” the anthology series explores the issues of betrayal, denial, sexual discovery, love and loss.
From a highly desired, successful executive to the street corner hustler, from the happily married father of two to the college athlete’s first love, each episode will delve into the different lives and experiences of DL Men of Color across social, cultural and economic boundaries.
The “Down Low” is a slang term sometimes used to refer to African-American men who identify as being straight, but secretly engage in sexual activity with men. They date women, have children and often marry in an effort to appear heterosexual to the public. More than closeted, they do not identify as gay or bisexual and refuse to be associated with the gay or community.
EPISODE SYNOPSIS:
Episode: Wes Overworked and overwhelmed by his domineering wife, tries desperately to suppress his lust for his visiting brother-in-law, Trent. Later that night, while Wes’ wife sleeps, the sexual tension between the two men bubbles over. Struggling to fight off the temptation, Wes ultimately gives in to his growing urges.
Episode: Robert Robert is a closeted talent agent who enjoys a brief flirtation with Austin, a hot health food store manager twenty years his junior. By chance, the two men meet again in a sex chatroom. Robert has never slept with the same man twice, but Austin convinces him to take it slow, and the two men begin dating. Robert falls hard for his new boyfriend, but when the truth is revealed about their relationship, Robert lets his shame get in the way of his budding romance.
Episode: Boo We meet Boo- an ex-convict, a mooch, and a player who lives his life on the DL. His girlfriend is fed up with Boo’s cheating and kicks him to the curb. Boo’s mother tells him it’s time to settle down, but Boo is unfazed and continues having sex with multiple partners, including an unprotected romp with Deron, his brother’s friend. But when shocking news rattles Boo, he is forced to reconsider his reckless life on the DL. Will Boo grow up and take responsibility for his actions?
ATB Partner events are events that ATB is not officially hosting but have partnered with for Black Pride. The ATB VIP Pass does not extend to these events and you must contact the promoters directly for more information.
"Twas the Night Before Pride"
Hosted by In the Meantime Men's Group Tuesday, July 3, 2007
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Men & Women
Food, Music, and Fellowship
The Village Health Foundation
Community Room
4067 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Free www.IntheMeantimeMen.org
(323) 733-4868 (ITMT)
Michelle's XXX
@ Club Peanuts---The Original Spot Tuesday, July 3, 2007
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Women's Events
7969 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
21 & Over w/ I.D.
Guest DJ'S Spinderella, DJ Jamar and DJ Selfish
Birthday Celebration for DJ Spark
(323) 654-0280 www.michellesxxx.com
"Blackness" An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
10 p.m. Until
Ultra Suede/Factory
661 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069 www.IvanDanielProductions.com
"Thugged Out Thursday" An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
10 p.m. Until
Forbidden City
Hollywood & Vine
West Hollywood, CA 90028 www.IvanDanielProductions.com
ATB Kick Off
Party Like A Rockstar and Cancer XXpolsion
@Club Cherry Pie
Women’s Event
Thursday, July 5
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Monte Cristo
3100 Wilshire Blvd. @ Westmoreland
2 Blocks east of Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
21 & Over
Bikini Burlesque Show @ 12:30 Sharp!
Go-Go Dancer’s All Night
$8 before 11 p.m.
$10 after 11 p.m. www.myspace.com/clubcherrypie
JuicyFruit a jBoy Production Presents The Cabana Party Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Jimmy's Lounge
6202 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
$35 | $30 w/ RSVP and Advance Purchase
(323) 957-1066 www.TheCabanaParty.com
Bringing Sexy Black ATB Kick Off Party Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
11 p.m. to Dawn
Hosted by Lamont Masters
5526 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
$10 Before Midnight| $15 After
(323) 203-2973 reese@bigboizla.com www.BigBoizLA.com
FirstFridayzLA
"Black Power" An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Friday, July 6, 2007
Gam Studios
4975 West Pico Bvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019 www.IvanDanielProductions.com
"Sizzlin Saturday" A 4 Play and DatBoi Entertainment Event
Men's Event
Saturday, July 7, 2007
10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Gam Studios
4975 West Pico Bvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
$10 Admission
$20 VIP
Los Angeles, CA www.DatBoiEntertainment.com/lap07
Hey, you! I just stopped by to touch base now that Serafemme is over...now I'm getting ready for Pride in Atlanta during Labor Day. I'm going for the Femme-nomen-al events Girls in the Night is putting on. This year they have Eve, Stacy Dash, Gabrielle Union and a whole host of other celebs. If history repeats itself, it's going to be a brilliant weekend! :) You'll be there, right?
