West Hollywood Hosts Landmark Annual Pride Festival

West Hollywood is gearing up for its iconic 2025 Pride celebration, a vibrant festival honoring LGBTQ+ culture with music, performances, and community events that span several days, featuring artists like Lizzo and Kim Petras. The festivities begin with Harvey Milk Day and include a wide array of creative expressions such as theater, film, and workshops, culminating in a lively street festival on Santa Monica Boulevard. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a panel discussion and opera premiere at UCLA will commemorate composer Arnold Schoenberg's 150th birthday, highlighting his complex relationship with Hollywood. Philadelphia's film scene is also active with outdoor screenings and special events organized by the Philadelphia Film Society, including genre-bending films and eerie screenings at Laurel Hill Cemetery. On Broadway, the musical "Dead Outlaw," nominated for seven Tony Awards, tells the darkly humorous tale of outlaw Elmer McCurdy’s posthumous celebrity, exploring themes of fame and legacy. Lastly, a historic mission house in New York City, originally established to support vulnerable populations through social and religious services, reflects the city's 19th-century efforts to address social ills through faith-based outreach.