One Institute is proud to present Circa, the first and only LGBTQ+ histories festival in the United States, held each October during LGBTQ+ History Month. Full schedule and tickets coming soon.

Established in 2023, Circa: Queer Histories Festival is a month-long, LA County-wide programming series showcasing the trailblazing histories and vibrant cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ communities through the lens of present-day challenges and triumphs. Through exhibitions, performance, readings, screenings, lectures, dialogues, and parties, Circa features queer and trans artists, activists, and educators leading the movement for LGBTQ+ liberation.

Kicking off at the start of October in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, this month-long programming series showcases the trailblazing histories and vibrant cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ communities through the lens of present-day challenges and triumphs.

Spanning the humanities, politics, arts, and culture, Circa will feature queer and trans thinkers and doers leading the movement for LGBTQ+ liberation.

Circa: Queer Histories Festival is presented by One Institute. Circa is made possible with support from our sponsors. Past sponsors have included Los Angeles County Third District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, the City of West Hollywood, Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance, Paul D. Lerner & Stephen Reis, Amazon, Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathy Barger, Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture, and our broadcast sponsor ABC7.