Gay History Walking Tour DTLA | Lunch at Pitchoun French Bakery

10am You’ll meet Infront of Starbucks in Union Station in DTLA. Look for Jim Tour Guide pleas see the large picture here of Jim Anzide. We will wait until 10:20 and Start the tour led by JIm Anzide.

From there you’ll hit the streets and wend your way through the most rich and vibrant LGBTQ+ history and culture the City of Angels has to offer. From the gay friendly Native Americans who first settled the land to LA's first gay porn theatre that opened in the 1880's to the grand hotels and bathhouses that sated the secret desires of the Hollywood elite. After your brisk walk, you will have magically travelled to Perch* for a delicious brunch with time to chat and unwind.
1pm Lunch at Pitchoun! 545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Notes: Dress appropriately for the day's weather/brunch at Perch. Also wear comfortable walking shoes. Hats and a strong SPF are recommended. *Cost of brunch at Perch not included in ticket price. No thongs unless you can not see them.

Where You’ll Be: LA's first porn theatre that opened in the 1880's.
Gay-friendly hotels, parks and a bathhouse that's over 200 years old!
Hidden architecture, memorials and cruising hotspots.
Activism landmarks that predate Stonewall.
Tour Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

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About Your Host Jim Anzide is the owner/operator of Out & About Tours which started out as LA’s 1st& Only Gay Bus Tour in 2009. Soon the bus tours gave way to three separate walking tours: GAY DTLA, LGBTinseltown and most recently; WeHo Rainbow. A few years ago, Jim teamed up with his friend and business partner, Andy Sacher who founded The Lavender Effect.

About The Lavender Effect

THE LAVENDER EFFECT® was founded by Andy Sacher in 2009 and is a nonprofit project of Community Partners Advancing the Future of LGBTQ Heritage and Culture! Our Oral History Project, Educational Presentations, and Participatory Tours reach a broad audience to teach the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Pioneers. Celebrating LGBTQ Heritage and Culture helps to demystify our diverse community, as well as reduce shame, combat homophobia, and empower future generations.