Upcoming events
Make Your Own Stuffed Toy! Workshop
WORKSHOP | $40 | ALL AGES | Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to make your very own stuffed toy! We’ll provide a variety of fabrics and drafting patterns, giving you the option to recreate one of our designs or bring your unique vision to life. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is for everyone. You can also bring in a beloved stuffed toy that’s seen better days and give it a fresh makeover. Join us for a fun and relaxing time creating something truly special!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Ass Camp
WORKOUT | $18 presale, $20 at door | ALL AGES + SKILL LEVELS | ASS CAMP is an all-inclusive 60 minute bootcamp group workout class led by Kat Matutina with focus on ass, abs, plus core and overall strength. Utilizing special resistance bands for the duration of the class, combined with plyometrics, toning balls, battle ropes and kettle bells. Soundtrack to class includes jersey club, baltimore club, dancehall and afrobeats, R&B, chicago house, booty bass, and rap. All bodies, genders, levels, and ages welcome! Organic pre-workout hydration station included with optional post-workout plant-based smoothies available as well.
Check-in for class starts at 7pm. Please bring your own yoga mat.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Cheeky Transer Tiles: A Queer Pinup Pottery Workshop
GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOP | $40 | 18+ | Get crafty (and a little saucy) with us for this one-night ceramic adventure! Create your own set of three decorative tiles or coasters celebrating the beauty of vintage queer pinups, self-love, and sex-positive art. Join local artists Camila and Rachel in this fun surface design workshop!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Just bring your creative energy and maybe that cutie you've been wanting to craft with. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!
What We're Making:
Design your own set of three hanging tiles or coasters using various transfer techniques. Whether you're into vintage queer ads, classic pinups with a twist, or creating your own celebratory self-loving imagery, we'll help you bring your vision to clay! Perfect for hanging in your bedroom or gifting to someone special.
Artworks will take 1-2 months to be fired and ready for pick up. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
supermoonlight: EP Release Show & Moon Market
CONCERT & MARKET | $10 | 21+ | Join us for **supermoonlight**: Riley Wells’ EP Release Show & Moon Market
Experience a night of celestial magic with live music from Riley Wells, DJ sets by Canadian Cowboy, and a sparkling lineup of local vendors—tarot readings, astrology insights, and custom press-on nails. Sip on cosmic lavender cocktails, savor tasty bites and soak in a beautiful evening under the full moon!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Emergency Response Training at Scribble
WORKSHOP | $15 | ALL AGES | Buy tickets here. This Basic Life Support class will teach you what to do in case of a sudden emergency to someone who is choking or having a heart attack. How to perform CPR and how to use the AED after someone is in a cardiac arrest and basic First Aid along with Stop the Bleed demonstration. There will also be a section devoted to using Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.
An official CPR certification will be available for an additional $30.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Squeeze LA Pop-Up Class
COMMUNITY | FREE | 18+ | SqueezeLA is a 50 minute total body group workout class targeted at strengthening the pelvic floor. Come ready to break a sweat while getting in your kegels (you know…the ones we basically NEVER do on our own). Squeeze LA is a queer, Latinx, women owned company, all are welcome because EVERYBODY HAS A PELVIC FLOOR. We’re getting strong from the inside out…reserve your spot today!
(*Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class time)
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Aid for Palestinians Benefit Show
COMMUNITY | $12 | ALL AGES | Come join us for a powerful evening of music and solidarity at our Aid for Palestinians Benefit Show on November 16th at 7pm. The show will feature an incredible lineup of local Los Angeles artists and musicians coming together to show their support for the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA).
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Creative Threads: Custom Clothing Painting Class
WORKSHOP | $25 | 12+ | Join us for Creative Threads!
Learn to custom paint clothing in this hands-on workshop. Whether you’re creating a piece for yourself, a friend, or a client, you’ll leave with unique, wearable art that makes you feel amazing. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity. Painting supplies will be provided, please bring the clothing item you would like to custom paint.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Hand Follows Eye | Send Nudes
WORKSHOP | $18 PRE // $20 DOS | 18+ | Hand Follows Eye Studios is a mobile art school with workshops for all skill levels, founded by Rachel Deane and Mads Gobbo. Their workshops encourage exploration and make space for failure and fun in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
Send Nudes is a playful figure drawing workshop for artists of all skill levels & styles. We'll practice connecting the eye to the hand and using line and shape to construct lively figures in a series of brief exercises followed by long poses with a live model.
Sketchbooks and a variety of mediums will be available but attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies. We will aim to draw manually rather than digitally.
This workshop is founded upon principles of respect and care for all bodies and may feature musical chairs, nudity and impeccable vibes.
This is a mask mandatory event. Please bring a mask to wear throughout the duration of the workshop.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Ass Camp
WORKOUT | $18 presale, $20 at door | ALL AGES + SKILL LEVELS | ASS CAMP is an all-inclusive 60 minute bootcamp group workout class led by Kat Matutina with focus on ass, abs, plus core and overall strength. Utilizing special resistance bands for the duration of the class, combined with plyometrics, toning balls, battle ropes and kettle bells. Soundtrack to class includes jersey club, baltimore club, dancehall and afrobeats, R&B, chicago house, booty bass, and rap. All bodies, genders, levels, and ages welcome! Organic pre-workout hydration station included with optional post-workout plant-based smoothies available as well.
Check-in for class starts at 7pm. Please bring your own yoga mat.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 6-9pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Motel Ghosts Present: A Queer Disabled Showcase
CONCERT | $10 | ALL AGES | This is a showcase of exclusively queer and disabled artists. The space for disabled individuals in the music scene is nearly non-existent. At this showcase, we are creating the space we desperately need.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Category: Funny - Hurricane Helene Fundraiser
FUNDRAISER | $20 | 18+ | Come see LA comics take the stage by storm at Category: Funny. All proceeds will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Club Gay Gardens | November 2024
WORKSHOP | FREE | ALL AGES | Garden with us! On the last Sunday of every month our besties Maggie Smart-McCabe and Linnea Torres lead a workshop/volunteer session actively tending to our Native Garden. Learn about plants native to southern California, how to care for them, and meet other cuties while helping sustain our very own Junior High garden!
Bring your own water bottle and snacks, all are welcome, absolutely no experience necessary.
We also HIGHLY recommend hats + SPF to stay safe from the sun.
Maggie Smart-McCabe has experience working in climate appropriate gardens that prioritize native plants, regenerative gardening, and building soil health. They are passionate about increasing access to green spaces where people can get hands-on experience connecting to land and plants in their own community. Maggie loves gardening and learning in community spaces, and they are super excited to show plants some love with other queer folks at the Junior High Native Plant Garden!
Linnea Torres is a photographer and has been gardening for two years, after leaving the life of 35mm. A self-proclaimed master of container gardening, Linnea focuses on her tiny patio in her tiny space. Her tiny patio is home to edible annuals, perennial pollinators, veggies + fruits, the odd succulent, and cut flowers to gift to friends. Her focus has just shifted to growing art. Linnea is excited to share DIY tips for gardening as well as a deep appreciation for growing your own food. Let’s learn together y’all!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors + outdoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Junior High Book Club
BOOK CLUB | FREE | ALL AGES | Junior High Book Club — moderated by Lina Abascal — is our longest running fixture. Featuring contemporary fiction by female authors, queer authors, and authors of color, Junior High Book Club members vote on all readings and meet monthly for lightly moderated discussions. All are welcome, we love new members!
After an extensive world tour, we’re bringing it back home and reading CALIFORNIA books. That doesn’t mean that we’re only reading about Los Angeles (but of course we’ll be reading about LA when possible).
Get this month’s reading selection and sign up for Book Club emails here.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Holiday Cup Sale
COMMUNITY ART MARKET | FREE | ALL AGES | Want to get your Holiday shopping done early? Check out this unique Cup Sale of 30+ local makers! Each cup is $35 and handmade by QTBIPOC artists! Artists featured in this sale come from local studios such as Pot Studio LA, The Pottery Studio, Not Another Pottery Studio, and more!! 150+ unique designs of cups curated specially for the Junior High community to help make your holiday shopping easy peasy! P.S. dont forget we have
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Art Club Collage Night | Frog and Toad
COMMUNITY | $15 Presale, $18 at the door | ALL AGES | Join us yet again for a special version of collage night by Art Club- ITS FROG AND TOAD THEMED! This holiday season we want to celebrate queer love and friendship with this iconic collage theme! You’re encouraged to craft with a friend or just zone out listening to some chill music. Art supplies and snacks are provided! Participate in our monthly clothing swap (hosted in the green room) by bringing clothing donations and leaving with new clothes! Bring blank and plain clothing to be screen printed on with designs by our resident screen printer and educator- Matthew Saldivar. Hang out, make friends, and get weird!!!
This event will be indoors.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Hand Follows Eye | Send Nudes
WORKSHOP | $18 PRE // $20 DOS | 18+ | Hand Follows Eye Studios is a mobile art school with workshops for all skill levels, founded by Rachel Deane and Mads Gobbo. Their workshops encourage exploration and make space for failure and fun in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
Send Nudes is a playful figure drawing workshop for artists of all skill levels & styles. We'll practice connecting the eye to the hand and using line and shape to construct lively figures in a series of brief exercises followed by long poses with a live model.
Sketchbooks and a variety of mediums will be available but attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies. We will aim to draw manually rather than digitally.
This workshop is founded upon principles of respect and care for all bodies and may feature musical chairs, nudity and impeccable vibes.
This is a mask mandatory event. Please bring a mask to wear throughout the duration of the workshop.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 6-9pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
SUPERNOVA III: Riso Fantasy | Art Opening
GALLERY | $5-10 SUGGESTED DONATION | ALL AGES | Welcome to SUPERNOVA III: Riso Fantasy! This exhibition showcases Riso prints created by the students of the Nova Community Arts Risograph classes in 2024. These pieces were all printed at our studio, either during a class session, or afterwards using the techniques learned in class.
Risograph Printing is a unique method of printmaking that is rapidly gaining popularity in the art world. Invented in Japan in the 1980’s, the Risograph Duplicator was originally meant as an efficient alternative to office copy machines. In recent years, it has been embraced by the printmaking community for its rapid printing abilities, vibrant colors, and environmentally friendly soy-based inks.
The Riso uses a proprietary system of inks that allow for unusual colors beyond the usual CMYK. Due to the slight transparency of the inks, unique color combinations, fun texture, and interesting overlaps are hallmarks of the medium. Our studio has a RZ 390UI Risograph Duplicator, with 8 color drums - scarlet, fluorescent pink, fluorescent orange, sunflower, kelly green, mint, blue, and black.
Nova Community Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education center located in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. We are committed to offering arts education, access to materials and equipment, and a platform of creative expression for the community, including students, professionals, and amateurs alike. We are dedicated to serving underrepresented populations in LA, and providing inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. We offer 4-week classes, single day workshops, open studio access, and guest programming at our studio five days a week. All levels of experience are welcome. Come hang out and make art!
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Goodbye Gazongas | Top Surgery Recovery Fundraiser
FUNDRAISER | $15 | 18+ | Chumby is having top surgery! This is a fundraiser show to support them in their recovery There will be live music, drag, and flash tatties! We hope you can come to celebrate them in their transition !!!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
La Femme Pendu and Friends
CONCERT | $13 PRESALE // $15 DOS | ALL AGES | La Femme Pendu is the musical concept project of multi-hyphenate artist Allison Scagliotti. The demonic feminine in heavy reverb. Her current project celebrates the pagan wheel of the year, with a song channeled in ritual for each solstice, equinox, and cross quarter holiday. La Femme Pendu, or the hanged woman, is the twelfth card in the Major Arcana of the tarot.
Paige Pedersen is a songwriter from Florida who isn’t anything like the people you see on the news from there. Her music has been compared to the likes of Norah Jones, Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple but her jam right now is the new Clairo album.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
CANCELLED | Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Tats N Books | November
TATTOOS | $8 | 18+ | Tats n Babes and Welcome to Plutos are collabing for an afternoon of Autumnal vibes, loving literature, and tattooing babes! This is an event created for people to have a good experience, getting a tattoo from female and non-binary artists while being able to shop and have a good time with their friends!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors and outdoors.
Fantasy Suite | Tears In The Club
DANCE | $20 // $25 DOS | 21+ | Fantasy Suite is a pop up strip show featuring dancers too thick and queer for the conventional strip clubs.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Hello, My Name is Sequoyah | A Solo exhibition
GALLERY | $5-10 SUGGESTED DONATION | ALL AGES | Join us for the opening reception of her solo show, Hello My Name Is Sequoyah, by Sequoyah Johnson.
This solo exhibition serves as an introduction to the artist, both to themselves and to the viewers. Each piece acts as an invitation to connect with universal experiences, such as the fluidity of identity, the journey of growth, the discovery of inner strength, and the
resilience required to move forward. Through sculpted forms and
playful symbols, these works reflect not only the artist’s personal
growth, but also the collective experience of embracing the
complexities of identity and transformation. The exhibition emphasizes
that we are the essential elements in our own unfolding - we in fact
are the secret sauce here. It is a declaration of space—less about the
end result and more about the joy of exploration, play, and discovery.
Sequoyah Johnson is a ceramic artist whose work delves into identity, transformation, and self-expression through playful, symbolic forms. With a foundation in personal narrative and bold experimentation,
Sequoyah creates pieces that reflect the complexities of
self-discovery. Her ceramics blend everyday motifs with deep
introspection, inviting viewers to connect the tangible with the
emotional.
Embracing vulnerability and growth, Sequoyah’s work captures the tension between insecurity and confidence, illustrating their journey of claiming the title: artist. Through fluid natural forms and
unexpected objects, they balance spontaneity with meaning,
transforming each piece into a dialogue between material and
significance.
Based in Los Angeles, Sequoyah continues to push the boundaries of
ceramic expression.
This event is mask mandatory. COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
EveryBody is Beautiful | Hand Follows Eye at Brand Library & Art Center
WORKSHOP | FREE | ALL AGES | Register Here
We’re drawing models of all shapes, abilities, and backgrounds, celebrating all body types and gaining new perspectives on healthy body image within ourselves and others. This workshop will be facilitated by Hand Follows Eye in collaboration with Junior High and the Brand Library and Art Center.
This event will be indoors.
This event will be held at Brand Library & Art Center:
1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Querencia Closing Reception | Dia De Los Muertes Collage Night
COLLAGE NIGHT & CLOSING RECEPTION | $15 | ALL AGES | As we enter November, let’s gather to share our Dia de los Muertos traditions. Join Gabriel Guzman in celebrating the closing of their solo exhibition, Querencia, with this community art making event. Bring your own scrap book and/or family photos to adorn with collage supplies provided by Art Club. Throughout the event Gabriel will host a collective space to build a make-shift community altar. Please bring photos or objects you would like to share about that represents a loved one to honor as part of the altar. Our aim is to create a space for collectivity, learning, and self-expression highlighting nuestras querencias.
This event will be indoors.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
Beginner Sewing Workshop
WORKSHOP | $30 // $50 | ALL AGES | In this beginner sewing class, Miranda Moreno, the designer behind @_fonkymonky_ , will guide you through the fun and creative process of making a beautiful patchwork skirt from scratch. Designed for newcomers, the course will cover essential techniques including fabric selection, patchwork piecing, and basic skirt construction. By the end of the class, you'll have a unique, handmade skirt and the foundational skills to tackle future sewing projects.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Freelance Journalism 101 Retreat
WORKSHOP | $30 | 18+ | calling all journalist hopefuls! this is a one-day retreat where you will learn the 101, the ins and outs, and the inside scoop about working as a freelance journalist. join us for five workshops, a panel of experienced journalists and freelancers, an ask-me-anything session with the co-founder and lead editor of http://LatinaMedia.Co , practice pitch sessions, and more. food by @perhaps.japanese and coffee by @cafedepluto will be available for purchase throughout the day.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Ass Camp
WORKOUT | $18 presale, $20 at door | ALL AGES + SKILL LEVELS | ASS CAMP is an all-inclusive 60 minute bootcamp group workout class led by Kat Matutina with focus on ass, abs, plus core and overall strength. Utilizing special resistance bands for the duration of the class, combined with plyometrics, toning balls, battle ropes and kettle bells. Soundtrack to class includes jersey club, baltimore club, dancehall and afrobeats, R&B, chicago house, booty bass, and rap. All bodies, genders, levels, and ages welcome! Organic pre-workout hydration station included with optional post-workout plant-based smoothies available as well.
Check-in for class starts at 7pm. Please bring your own yoga mat.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Club Gay Gardens | October 2024
WORKSHOP | FREE | ALL AGES | Garden with us! On the last Sunday of every month our besties Maggie Smart-McCabe and Linnea Torres lead a workshop/volunteer session actively tending to our Native Garden. Learn about plants native to southern California, how to care for them, and meet other cuties while helping sustain our very own Junior High garden!
Bring your own water bottle and snacks, all are welcome, absolutely no experience necessary.
We also HIGHLY recommend hats + SPF to stay safe from the sun.
Maggie Smart-McCabe has experience working in climate appropriate gardens that prioritize native plants, regenerative gardening, and building soil health. They are passionate about increasing access to green spaces where people can get hands-on experience connecting to land and plants in their own community. Maggie loves gardening and learning in community spaces, and they are super excited to show plants some love with other queer folks at the Junior High Native Plant Garden!
Linnea Torres is a photographer and has been gardening for two years, after leaving the life of 35mm. A self-proclaimed master of container gardening, Linnea focuses on her tiny patio in her tiny space. Her tiny patio is home to edible annuals, perennial pollinators, veggies + fruits, the odd succulent, and cut flowers to gift to friends. Her focus has just shifted to growing art. Linnea is excited to share DIY tips for gardening as well as a deep appreciation for growing your own food. Let’s learn together y’all!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors + outdoors.
¡Clay Date! En Español
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join our guest clay artist Cami, for loosely guided hand building practice in Spanish! Walk in at your leisure between 6-9pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory. COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Human Design Democratized
WORKSHOP | $18 | 18+ | Human Design is a birth-chart based system that can help you learn more about your energy and the energy of others. Come to our workshop where we’ll look at the basics of the system and dive into the four major topics of study in each person’s chart, interpreting their meaning through your own lived experience!
Grab your chart for free at starryuu.world before the event! We’ll reference it live in the workshop so be sure to bring a smart device if you have access to one. If not, no worries! Your facilitator will also have a laptop so everyone will be able to access their chart. *Ticket price includes a zine (that will help you study your chart after the workshop) as well as personalized STARRYUU School Student IDs cards!
Hosted by STARRYUU—The School for Self Interpretation | Your facilitator: The human behind STARRYUU, Jaclyn
STARRYUU is a virtual school for self interpretation where your birth chart is your syllabus. We teach people the basics of Human Design and ask them to interpret those basics by reflecting on their own experiences and learning from the experiences of others.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Kittens LOL, Lord Friday the 13th, B1g Ch0mp3rs, Plasm1c
MUSIC | $10 // $12 | ALL AGES | On October 25th we’re cranking the speakers LOUD and we’re not leaving until all of our demons have been exorcised. It’s electronic, it’s punk, it’s dancing with reckless abandon. We celebrate Halloween all year round, but at least in October no one looks at us weird. So it goes without saying that costumes are highly encouraged!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Picture Day III: Season of the Witch
COMMUNITY | $50 | ALL AGES | Join us for a special edition of Picture Day! Acclaimed photographer Margaret Leyva is taking your picture! Come in your best Halloween costume to immortalize all the hard work you've put into that look. Each photography session includes 5 pictures shot on 35 mm film. Photos will be digitally delivered by October 31st! Just in time to post ;)
Photo sessions can be solo portraits, pet portraits, or a group (up to 4 people).
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
LGBTQ+ Comics for the Heart
WORKSHOP | $15 | ALL AGES | Burnt out? Want to relax? Want to meet people? Join us for an all ages day of comic making in queer community. You’ll be guided step by step through the creative process with Polly Guo, a trans artist trained in social emotional arts by UCLA’s Arts and Healing Initiative. Dig deep in an emotionally safe environment, and head home with a comic of your very own. Materials provided. No writing or drawing experience necessary. All are welcome. Just come with an open heart.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory. COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Ass Camp
WORKOUT | $18 presale, $20 at door | ALL AGES + SKILL LEVELS | ASS CAMP is an all-inclusive 60 minute bootcamp group workout class led by Kat Matutina with focus on ass, abs, plus core and overall strength. Utilizing special resistance bands for the duration of the class, combined with plyometrics, toning balls, battle ropes and kettle bells. Soundtrack to class includes jersey club, baltimore club, dancehall and afrobeats, R&B, chicago house, booty bass, and rap. All bodies, genders, levels, and ages welcome! Organic pre-workout hydration station included with optional post-workout plant-based smoothies available as well.
Check-in for class starts at 7pm. Please bring your own yoga mat.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Junior High Book Club
BOOK CLUB | FREE | ALL AGES | Junior High Book Club — moderated by Lina Abascal — is our longest running fixture. Featuring contemporary fiction by female authors, queer authors, and authors of color, Junior High Book Club members vote on all readings and meet monthly for lightly moderated discussions. All are welcome, we love new members!
After an extensive world tour, we’re bringing it back home and reading CALIFORNIA books. That doesn’t mean that we’re only reading about Los Angeles (but of course we’ll be reading about LA when possible).
Get this month’s reading selection and sign up for Book Club emails here.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Insula Collective BIPOC Support Group
COMMUNITY | $5—$20 | ALL AGES | RSVP HERE!
Insula Collective is a mental health initiative founded and led by Briana Boyd, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, dedicated to creating safe spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) individuals. BIPOC refers to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while QTBIPOC includes those within these communities who also identify as queer or transgender. Insula Collective recognizes the unique mental health challenges these communities face and tailors its programming to meet their needs.
As a Peer Support Specialist, Briana uses her lived experiences with mental health challenges to offer guidance, empathy, and support to others facing similar struggles. Research shows that peer-led support groups improve mental health outcomes by fostering trust, community, and connection.
Our weekly support groups are held every Monday night at Junior High, a multipurpose gallery in Los Angeles focused on art, empathy, and intersectionality. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and limited to 15 participants. Each group begins with introductions and a check-in, followed by discussions on chosen topics such as boundaries, radical acceptance, and cultural identity.
To enhance our programming, we occasionally invite holistic practitioners to lead activities ranging from guided mindfulness practices to brief discussions on accessible coping techniques and somatic practices. These sessions provide attendees with a range of tools to support their mental health journey. Each group closes with a positive activity like gratitude practice to end on an uplifting note.
Insula Collective operates on a sliding scale, encouraging donations of $5, $10, or $20, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Since launching in April, Briana has led over 30 support groups, and we aim to expand into retreats and wellness events for underrepresented populations. We are committed to making mental health care accessible, building a community of healing and empowerment.
Discussion begins just after 7 PM, with a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. While latecomers are welcome, it can disrupt the flow of sensitive conversations.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Tats N Babes | October
TATTOOS | $8 | 18+ | Tats n Babes is an event created for people to have a good experience, getting a tattoo from female and non-binary artists while being able to shop and have a good time with their friends!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors and outdoors.
ONLINE PRESALE IS OVER. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR.
Clay *Painting* Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $30 to glaze pre-made objects, $25 to glaze previous classwork | ALL AGES | Join one of our resident clay artists for loosely guided clay painting practice. Walk in at your leisure between 6-9pm for 2hr access to glazes and various slip casted items like lucky cats, bowls, cups, and planters to paint your own ceramic works of art. Previous Clay Date students who have items to glaze are welcome to crash this date and glaze their works too. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or just to let loose! No experience necessary.
Everyone will have up to three months to pick up their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
(CANCELLED) Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE! JOIN US 6-9PM INSTEAD <3
Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Art Club | Final Girl Flash Friday
COMMUNITY | $5-10 SUGGESTED DONATION | ALL AGES | Show us you’d be the FINAL GIRL to survive this halloween season by attending Art Club’s Flash Friday event! It is yet another frightening night full of spooky activities, like tattoos, tarot reading, live screen printing and art vendors! Get a tattoo by one of our 5 visiting artists, with tattoos ranging from $60-150. Bring your own clothes for upcycling to be eerily decorated with spooky screen printed designs created by @xtendedrelease. Missing a night like this will sure bring you nightmares!!!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Every Which Way
CONCERT | $10 | 18+ | Every Which Way is a queer music show featuring artists across the musical spectrum. Come listen, dance, and get your feels out!
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Clay Date!
ARTIST WORKSHOP | $25 | ALL AGES | Join either of our two resident clay artists Shea Smelser (@sheasmelser ) or Chelsie Rivera (@la_rosebud ), for loosely guided hand building practice. Walk in at your leisure between 12-4pm for 2hr access to 2 lbs of clay and tools to make your own ceramic sculptures or pots. Option to pay $10 to fire your art work at the end of the 2hr session. Great for those who are looking for access to ceramics, clay friends, or sharpening your skill set! No experience necessary.
No reservations necessary to attend Clay Date. You are welcome to purchase your ticket ahead of time or at the door day-of the event.
If you are a previous student, you will receive an email once your pots have been bisque fired and are ready to glaze. You can come in to any Clay Date to pick up your pieces and/or to glaze your work. Purchase a ticket to receive access to the glazes and for the last firing. Everyone will have up to three months to pick up/glaze their pots- after which we will have to dispose of them to make space for new class work!
Email claydate@juniorhighla.com for any further questions pertaining to Clay Date!
This event is mask mandatory. COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended to attend events at Junior High. Learn more here.
This event will be indoors.
Ass Camp
WORKOUT | $18 presale, $20 at door | ALL AGES + SKILL LEVELS | ASS CAMP is an all-inclusive 60 minute bootcamp group workout class led by Kat Matutina with focus on ass, abs, plus core and overall strength. Utilizing special resistance bands for the duration of the class, combined with plyometrics, toning balls, battle ropes and kettle bells. Soundtrack to class includes jersey club, baltimore club, dancehall and afrobeats, R&B, chicago house, booty bass, and rap. All bodies, genders, levels, and ages welcome! Organic pre-workout hydration station included with optional post-workout plant-based smoothies available as well.
Check-in for class starts at 7pm. Please bring your own yoga mat.
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This event will be indoors.