What weβre about
Wholesome Queers is a social and activity group in Los Angeles for intentional individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. We're a friendship-oriented community that enjoys exploring this wonderful city and engaging in various mixed accessibility activities together. From walks and hikes to yoga, indoor climbing, social meals, beach visits, and board games, there's something for everyone.
We welcome newcomers, BIPOC, and neurodivergent queer folks, and LGBTQ+ allies to join us. Our organizers strive to create a friendly environment where everyone feels at home.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS
- We celebrate diversity, practice empathy, and ask that all members conduct themselves accordingly. Aggression or sexualized behavior towards other members will not be tolerated. We strive to combat racism, classism, ableism, ageism, and other "isms" within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Wholesome Queers is a space that welcomes radical authenticity, self-expression, and self-acceptance. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, but we ask that internalized homophobia be left at the door.
- Spaces are limited, so be intentional when RSVPing. Do not RSVP unless you plan to attend. RSVPing is mandatory if you attend. You're welcome to bring a friend (or two), and they will need to RSVP individually as well.
- If your plans change, update your RSVP so that people on the waitlist can take your spot. Those who repeatedly RSVP and don't show up for events will be removed from the group.
- If an event is full, please join the waitlist. Check the event page the day before or the day of the event as you will most likely have been moved on the waitlist due to people changing their attendance status.
- Please check your Meetup messages or the Meetup event page on the day of the event for any important updates.
- Event location and instructions are listed on each page, but if you need additional assistance, you can a) prior to the event day, message the organizer via Meetup or b) on the day of the event, text/call them using the phone number provided.
- Events will start 10 minutes after the listed start time, so it's important to be punctual. After this time, the organizer won't be available by phone, so if you're running late, you'll need to find the group on your own.
- We encourage feedback from participants. Our organizers are human beings who occasionally make mistakes, but we strive to be open and flexible in our responses.
- During physical activities, we encourage participants to find a pace that works for them. Not all activities will be accessible to everyone, but our organizers will strive to offer a variety of activities to meet the accessibility needs of participants.
- The hike difficulty ratings we provide are just estimates. To decide if a hike is suitable for you, we suggest you consider your current level of fitness and do your own research on the trail.
- By participating in group activities, you are responsible for your preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. We encourage members to follow local health ordinances and cannot guarantee that all participants are vaccinated or free from COVID-19.
- Finally, we love taking group photos! Participating in a group photo is optional, and you can let our organizers know in advance if you do not want to be photographed.
We're excited to meet you at our next event!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Eaton Canyon Falls Hike in North Pasadena1999 Veranada Ave, Pasadena, CA
Join us for a hike up to Eaton Canyon Falls. With all the recent rains it should be a bit more spectacular than it is in summer. There will be a zig-zag stretch of uphill. Not real easy, but also not hard if you are moderately active.
You can read about Eaton Canyon here:
https://www.ecnca.org/To give the hike a teensy bit more challenge, we'll take a right turn at the Walnut Canyon trailhead which has some switchbacks uphill, after which we'll turn left and head down to meet the trail to the Falls. Then we'll take the more efficient route back to the cars.
After which we can go to Panera Bread Pasadena:
3521 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 for a bite and coffee.Group blurb
Wholesome Queers is a social and activity group in Los Angeles for intentional individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. We're a friendship-oriented community that enjoys exploring this wonderful city and engaging in various mixed accessibility activities together. From walks and hikes to yoga, indoor climbing, social meals, and board games, there's something for everyone.
We welcome newcomers, BIPOC, and neurodivergent queer folks, and LGBTQ+ allies to join us. Our organizers strive to create a friendly environment where everyone feels at home.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS
β We celebrate diversity, practice empathy, and ask that all members conduct themselves accordingly. Aggression or sexualized behavior towards other members will not be tolerated. We strive to combat racism, classism, ableism, ageism, and other "isms" within the LGBTQ+ community.
β Wholesome Queers is a space that welcomes radical authenticity, self-expression, and self-acceptance. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, but we ask that internalized homophobia be left at the door.
β Be intentional when RSVPing. Do not RSVP unless you plan to attend. If your plans change, please make sure to update your RSVP. Those who repeatedly RSVP and don't show up for events will be removed from the group.
β Event location and instructions are listed on each page, but if you need additional assistance, you can text/call the phone number provided on the day of the event. We suggest checking your Meetup messages on the day of the event for any important updates.
β Events will start 10 minutes after the listed start time, so it's important to be punctual. After this time, the organizer won't necessarily be available by phone, so if you're running late, you'll need to find the group on your own.
β Bring a friend (or two)!
β We encourage feedback from participants. Our organizers are human beings who occasionally make mistakes, but we strive to be open and flexible in our responses.
β During physical activities, we encourage participants to find a pace that works for them. Not all activities will be accessible to everyone, but our organizers will strive to offer a variety of activities to meet the accessibility needs of participants.
β The hike difficulty ratings we provide are just estimates. To decide if a hike is suitable for you, we suggest considering your current level of fitness and doing your own research on the trail.
β By participating in group activities, you are responsible for your preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. We encourage members to follow local health ordinances and cannot guarantee that all participants are vaccinated or free from COVID-19.
β Finally, we love taking group photos! Participating in a group photo is optional, and you can let our organizers know in advance if you do not want to be photographed. - My White HusbandMoving Arts Theatre Company, Los Angeles, CA
The last THE-A-TUH outings were a blast so we're organizing another one! Please join fellow Wholesome Queers for a captivating new dramedy to cap your Memorial Day weekend! We'll be attending the May 27th 8pm performance which is Pay-What-You-Will ($10 minimum). If you're not available, other Mondays are PWYW, too. Be sure to get your tickets early as the venue seats 45. Seating is general admission.
https://movingarts.org/project/my-white-husband/SYNOPSIS: Excitement soon turns to doubt β and modern reality blurs into retro fantasy β when young screenwriter, Omar, gets his pilot picked up by a Hollywood Studio, only to find out that they want to cast a White actor in the role of his very real Black Husband.
Running time: TBD
About the Playwright:
Leviticus Jelks was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2011, he graduated from Clayton State University, after studying Playwriting and Directing from Philip Depoy and The Fundamentals of Contemporary Theatre from Shontelle Thrash. He went on to pursue further study of playwriting as an Apprentice at Horizon Theatre, leading him to a full year internship at The Alliance Theatre in 2013, where he mentored under resident playwright, Pearl Cleage, and Celise Kalke, the Director of New Projects. In 2014, he was accepted as a graduate student into the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, where he studied dramatic writing under his professor and co-founder of 13 P, Rob Handel and received his Dramatic Writing MFA. He is the Second Place Winner of the2015 Sloan Screenwriting Competition and the co-recipient of the KCACTF Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award.About Moving Arts:
The award-winning theater company Moving Arts is dedicated to the creation, promotion, and production of adventurous theatrical new works by diverse Los Angeles artists for diverse audiences. Founded in 1992, Moving Arts has produced many world, national, West Coast and Los Angeles premieres. Moving Arts began as a 22-seat venue in the Silver Lake area and quickly grew to become a resident artist company that includes actors, directors, producers, designers, and playwrights.The company has continuously produced adventurous new plays in a variety of venues across Los Angeles, ranging from traditional theatres such as the Ford in Hollywood and the Los Angeles Theatre Center, downtown, to nontraditional spaces such as the Natural History Museum and the parking lot across from Disney Hall, showing remarkable versatility and commitment to the craft of theatre. Many of the plays have gone on to be produced across the country. Once called βThe tiny Silver Lake theatre with an enviable reputation,β Moving Arts has now taken up residence at its new home, the larger Moving Arts Theater.
Parking (Free!):
The theatre sits right next to a large parking lot with 75 spaces. Street parking is also available.