The Q26 SHOWCASE: The Future of Storytelling is our End-of-Year Party and Fundraiser, celebrating the achievements of the amazing writers, filmmakers, and performers we have had the honor to be in community with through our 2024 events and programs.

Come join us at Broadwater Theater for a movie night with The Queer 26! We're watching BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER, dir. by Jamie Babbitt and featuring Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, and RuPaul. The film will be followed by a short group discussion in a safe, queer environment.

Join us for an exclusive evening of self-expression and creativity as we celebrate the voices of QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) at our We-Ho Open Mic Night Contest!

This contest is an opportunity for artists, musicians, poets, and storytellers to showcase their talents and connect with a supportive community.

Join us for a productive afternoon of writing at Bixby Annex Park! Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow queer writers and get some work done in a supportive environment.

Join us for a screening of Q26’s 2024 CLUB’s short film, listen to script pitches and released music, and network with like-minded creatives. More importantly, let's lift up the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities by celebrating our storytellers.

Join us at our next Queer Writing Meetup in Long Beach on June 2nd! This will be an open-ended, co-working session catering to networking and getting words down on paper.

Join us at our next Queer Writing Meetup in Long Beach on May 5th! Hosted by Sonia Kandah and Michelle Zacarias. This will be an open-ended, coworking session catering to networking and getting words down on paper.

The Queer 26 is hosting our Queer Writing Meetup of 2024 on the Westside! This year, we're also bringing in topics for discussion/curated activities to each meetup. This week, the topic is WRITING TIPS AND TRICKS. After discussions, you are more than welcome to chat with others, work on a project, daydream, read, or anything you need to do!

The Queer 26 is hosting a Jam Session in partnership with Secret Spot DTLA and The FAM! Come through and learn something, meet other songwriters and musicians, and jam with our house band if the spirit moves you.

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup in Long Beach on March 24! During this meetup, the exercise is a PEER REVIEW: Poetry and Songs. After discussions, you are more than welcome to chat with others, work on a project, daydream, read, or anything you need to do!

What’s better than buying your own candles?! Making your own! Enjoy a fun filled experience creating custom candles made with love!

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup in partnership with REACH LA! This year, we're also bringing in topics for discussion/curated activities to each meetup. This week, the exercise is a PEER REVIEW: Film + TV scripts. After discussions, you are more than welcome to chat with others, work on a project, daydream, read, or anything you need to do!

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup at Wood Coffee Co! This year, we're also bringing in topics for discussion/curated activities to each meetup. This week, the activity is a Free Write + Group Write!

The Queer 26 is excited to announce our first annual SHOWCASE party, and you’re invited!

The Q26 Showcase is our End-of-Year Party and Fundraiser, celebrating not only the achievements of Q26, but of the amazing writers, filmmakers, musical performers, and photographers in our communities. Join us in closing out our year and find out what we have in store for 2024!

Join The Queer 26, Secret Spot DTLA, and Redline DTLA for our 3rd QTBIPOC Open Mic Contest!

The winner will receive a prize package sponsored by Secret Spot DTLA and Voltiv Sound, including a free recording, video/photoshoot, membership to the Secret Spot Studio, and more!

The contest is open to singer-songwriters, musicians, drag performers, and spoken word artists that are both Queer and BIPOC. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the event, and support all the amazing artists! Sign-ups open March 1, 2023.

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup at Echo Park! Work on your projects and connect with other queer writers while taking in some fresh air. If you have a project that you're working on, bring it! If you don't and want a suggestion, we'll have a prompt available to get you started.

The Queer 26 is excited to present our final movie night of the year at Redline DTLA, screening Signature Move with cocktails and critical conversation after!

About Signature Move(2017): Zaynab, a thirtysomething lesbian Pakistani Muslim in Chicago, takes care of her sweet, TV-obsessed mother. As Zaynab falls for Alma, a bold, very bright Mexican woman, she searches for her identity in life, love, and wrestling. Written by: Lisa Dash Donato & Fawzia Mirza Directed by: Jennifer Reeder

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup at Echo Park! Work on your projects and connect with other queer writers while taking in some fresh air. If you have a project that you're working on, bring it! If you don't and want a suggestion, we'll have a prompt available to get you started.

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup at Echo Park! Work on your projects and connect with other queer writers while taking in some fresh air. If you have a project that you're working on, bring it! If you don't and want a suggestion, we'll have a prompt available to get you started.

Join Terrell Green and The Queer 26 at Echo Park for a session on performing as a poet! During this workshop, you'll receive crucial advice for performing your work, tips on presentation, and most importantly, how to bring yourself into your performance.

Join us at this workshop on navigating your path through publishing as a LGBTQ writer! Led by the renowned Jenn T. Grace, this is the perfect workshop for any LGBTQ+ writers that want to understand the different paths available for writers.

The Queer 26 is hosting a Queer Writing Meetup at Echo Park! Work on your projects and connect with other queer writers while taking in some fresh air. If you have a project that you're working on, bring it! If you don't and want a suggestion, we'll have a prompt available to get you started.

Black Women Photographers Los Angeles and The Queer 26 are partnering together to host a photo walk for Black queer women and non-binary identifying photographers in the Los Angeles area. The photo walk will take place at Venice Beach (the exact location will be sent out the week of the photo walk).

Join us for a workshop led by videographer and editor Mo McFadden on Exploring Color in Cinematography!

Join us on a workshop covering sound mixing and how to start your career in the film, led by professional sound mixer Pamela Xing-Berman!

Join Arit Emmanuela Etukudo and The Q26 in this workshop on the basics of video-editing on Premiere Pro!

This virtual session is designed for anyone who is new to Premiere Pro and aspire to get familiar with the essentials, including a tour of the workspace color correction and grading, preset development, retouching, and way more.