Mazer Queer Shorts: Reel Lesbians on Film
Aug
14
7:30 PM19:30

Mazer Queer Shorts: Reel Lesbians on Film

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Experience a curated evening of narrative and documentary short films from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. This archival collection highlights the boldness of sapphic storytelling - exploring themes of love, coming-of-age, butch-femme identity, response to the AIDS crisis, and the resilience of lesbian and queer communities across generations. Engage with a vital cinematic story that continues to shape contemporary queer culture, and join special guests for a 15-minute Q&A following the screening. 

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WeHo Pride Arts Festival - Mazer Queer Shorts: Reel Lesbians on Film
May
24
3:00 PM15:00

WeHo Pride Arts Festival - Mazer Queer Shorts: Reel Lesbians on Film

Mazer Queer Shorts: Reel Lesbians on Film presents a curated 75-minute program of narrative and documentary short films from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's.

This program is part of the City of West Hollywood’s free 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival, 2 full days of FREE LGBTQ+ art, theatre, drag, music, and crafts taking place May 23-24.

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Proof In Conversation: A Gallery Interview with the Artist
Apr
2
7:00 PM19:00

Proof In Conversation: A Gallery Interview with the Artist

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Join us for an intimate conversation with lesbian photographer Angela Brinskele as she walks us through the stories behind her work.

Dr. Marie Cartier — local artist, writer, and scholar — leads dialogue, drawing out the memories, the moments, and the meaning woven into Angela’s images.

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Off the Page: The Power of Poetry
Mar
29
2:00 PM14:00

Off the Page: The Power of Poetry

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The June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives, in partnership with the City of West Hollywood, invites the community to celebrate Women’s Herstory Month with Off the Page: The Power of Poetry. Moderated by Jen Cheng, Poet Laureate of West Hollywood the event includes featured guest Eloise Klein Healy, the inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles, reading from her own acclaimed body of work. The event also includes special guests Ashley Vargas, Poet Laureate of Clark County, Nevada; Camille Hernandez, Poet Laureate of Anaheim; Simone Wallace, Co-founder of Sisterhood Bookstore; and Lisa Freeman, Author, Artist, and Teacher reading original poetry and selected poems from the Mazer Lesbian Archives.

Free Ticketed Admission & Parking

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PROOF: We Have Always Been Here - Angela Brinskele Photography Exhibit
Mar
21
2:00 PM14:00

PROOF: We Have Always Been Here - Angela Brinskele Photography Exhibit

The June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives proudly presents PROOF: We Have Always Been Here, a new photography exhibition by Angela Brinskele co-presented by One Institute. The exhibit will open Saturday, March 21st at the One Gallery in West Hollywood and run through April 19th. Brinskele, a Los Angeles–based lesbian photographer and long-time LGBTQ+ activist has dedicated her career to capturing the vibrancy and authenticity of queer life. In PROOF, she turns her lens toward the invisible and enduring histories that shape contemporary queer experience. Reaffirming that lesbian and gender-diverse communities have always existed, seen or unseen.

Exhibition Details:
Dates: March 21st – April 19th
Thursday-Sunday 1-7pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21st 2pm
Location: One Gallery, 626 North Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Admission: Free and open to the public

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Sisterhood Bookstore Celebration
Feb
1
2:30 PM14:30

Sisterhood Bookstore Celebration

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Join us in person on Sunday, February 1st 2pm-3:30pm to celebrate the release of the Mazer’s newest online exhibit Sisterhood Bookstore: A Place for Feminist Culture and Activism featuring materials from the Simone Wallace Sisterhood Bookstore collection. You can view the exhibit HERE. 

The iconic Sisterhood Bookstore is a cherished space in history. Come hear about it firsthand. The event will include:

- Fireside Chat with Simone Wallace & Phranc

- Story Sharing Panel with Special Guests

- Archival Materials from the Collection

- Sisterhood Memories Story Capture Station

This is a free ticketed event. Seating is limited. Please reserve your space HERE

This is hosted in the San Vicente and La Cienega Rooms in the West Hollywood Recreation and Aquatic Center: 8750 El Tovar Place West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Mazer Open House
Nov
23
2:00 PM14:00

Mazer Open House

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Join us for our Open House to celebrate the opening of our new community room, highlights from the collection including new donations, a silent auction and snacks! We are also bringing back our button making station - get here early to snag an Open House exclusive button!

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Free Book Fair
Oct
19
12:30 PM12:30

Free Book Fair

Join the June L Mazer Lesbian Archives at our free book fair. We are giving away free Lesbian and feminist books and publications from our archive.

We will have exclusive buttons and bookmarks for attendees as well as raffle giveaways! Plus coffee from Alana’s in West Hollywood and chocolate!

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Out of the Box at The Center Long Beach
Dec
22
to Jan 19
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Out of the Box at The Center Long Beach

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Long Beach you are cordially invited to Out of the Box: Rare or Unseen photos. This exhibit will be up until January 19, 2019.

June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives is hosting a gallery which is exhibiting 50 or more rarely seen or unseen photos. These photos will be beautifully mounted on metal throughout The Center Long Beach. Each photo will include a caption identifying its story.

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