SHEP Outreach & Community Engagements

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Don't wait until after Pride.

Summer is one of the busiest testing seasons.

The sooner you know your status, the sooner you can take charge of your health.

Appointments are filling up.

Call 323-993-2997 now to schedule.

Walk-ins welcome while space is available.

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06/03/2026

Pride is about showing up for yourself, too.

Getting tested is one of the simplest ways to care for yourself and your partners.

A quick appointment can give you peace of mind and help protect your community.

Call 323-993-2997 to book your HIV/STI test.

Walk-ins welcome.

Space is limited.

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06/01/2026

Pride starts with knowing your status.

Before the parties.
Before the celebrations.
Before the weekend plans.

Schedule your HIV/STI test.

• Confidential
• Supportive
• Easy to schedule

Call 323-993-2997.

Walk-ins welcome.

Space is limited.

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

International Whores’ Day 2026

Save the date! The Los Angeles LGBT Center, One Institute, and Stripper Worker Center will be hosting the first annual International Whores’ Day happening Tuesday, June 2 from 5-9 p.m at The Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza.

International Whores’ Day is an annual global day on June 2 honoring the 1975 Saint-Nizier Church occupation in Lyon, France, when s*x workers protested against police violence, criminalization, and stigma. This event commemorates that legacy through education, celebration, and community gathering.

This FREE event honors s*x workers across the world with live performances, light refreshments, a floating mural collaboration, an educational panel, a live DJ, a keynote speech, and MORE!

Join us for an evening featuring:

A keynote address from Sydney Rogers

An educational panel on s*x work history, resistance, and labor justice moderated by Tony Valenzuela, One Institute’s Executive Director

Live performances by Mylique E. Fawcett and FARRAH

Tabling with organizations that center SW, LGTBQ+ and Harm Reduction

Community Voices and MC led by Sydney Baloue

Music by DJ Mz Neon + drinks + dance party in the courtyard

Resource sharing, networking, and books!

RSVP is encouraged to help us plan capacity and hospitality. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are free (link in bio).