Written and published by Homero Rosas Navarrete on March 5, 2026
Looking for somewhere new to pull up this Women’s History Month? Start with the queer women running LA’s bars, cafés, shops, and creative spaces.
These spots bring the culture, the community, and the good vibes! Grab a drink, try a new café, shop local, and spread the word about the businesses building community across LA. Women’s History Month is the perfect excuse to start and keep showing up all year.
Photo: Refill Bodega
5153 Strohm Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Refill Bodega is a Black-, Latina-, woman-, and queer-owned zero-waste shop in North Hollywood focused on eco-friendly swaps for everyday essentials and curated goods from BIPOC- and women-owned brands.
Photo: Earthy Corazon
4015 City Terrace Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Earthy Corazon crafts natural, small-batch products rooted in healing and community support, inspired by a personal journey and a creative passion for wholesome gifts. Queer Chicana Ely Valdivia's business was conceived from a personal journey of healing, blossoming into a collection of candles and natural body care products that transcend mere self-care, embodying essential acts of liberation.
Photo: Babes Of Wellness
855 West Victoria St. Unit D
Compton, CA
Founded in 2018 by Katalina “Kat” Novoa, this queer-owned, LGBTQ+-friendly gym in Compton offers yoga, sound baths, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Pilates, dance, and weight training for women-identifying folks of all ages.
Photo: Flo Tats
4343 Crenshaw Blvd Ste. 101
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Located on historic Crenshaw Boulevard in Leimert Park, Flo Tats stands proudly as a Black-owned, woman-owned tattoo shop redefining what a tattoo experience can be. Founded by Alexandria Florent, whose spirituality informs every aspect of the space, Flo Tats is more than just a tattoo shop — it’s a community sanctuary. Make sure to swing by on Friday the 13th for killer deals!
Photo: Reparations Club
3054 S Victoria Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Reparations Club, founded by Jazzi McGilbert in 2019, is more than a bookstore — it’s a queer Black-owned, woman-owned creative space in Mid-City. With books by Black authors, karaoke nights, artist talks, and queer game nights, it’s a stylish sanctuary where Black Angelenos can connect, celebrate, and be themselves.
Photo: Fan Girl Cafe
8157 Santa Monica Blvd Suite A
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Fan Girl Cafe is a vibrant LGBTQ+ and Latinx-owned coffee shop, celebrating women, non-binary, and LGBTQ artists in the music scene. Serving Intelligentsia coffee, it’s a welcoming space for fans and creatives to connect, celebrate, and enjoy great music.
Photo: Club Cleo
Find out where they'll be next on Instagram!
Club Cleo is a trans-inclusive LA community and event series for Black lesbians and women-loving-women, founded by Cindy and Denayja to cultivate intentional social spaces. Their gatherings center Black lesbians while fostering welcoming environments where both introverts and extroverts can comfortably connect.
Photo: Preciosa Night
Check their Instagram to find out where they'll be next!
Preciosa Night is a grassroots movement created by healthy relationship advocates and influencers, Eden X Jay. The power couple has successfully turned nightlife upside down by producing unforgettable events that combine culture, community, and queerness for P.O.C./Latinx/WLW womxn to freely perreo with their friends and lovers!
Photo: Couplet Coffee
Multiple Locations (DTLA, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Echo Park)
Couplet Coffee, founded by queer coffee lover Gefen, blends specialty coffee with inclusivity and fun, skipping pretension for approachable, delicious brews, creative artist collaborations, and community events that welcome everyone from seasoned coffee stans to total beginners.
Photo: Mija Fitness
10107 Camarillo St
Los Angeles, CA 91601
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4700 Inglewood Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
These are approximate addresses. The exact address will be provided after sign-up. This is because the sessions are currently held in home gyms, and the exact locations are kept private to respect the properties and the people hosting them.
The only all-women’s boxing gym in Los Angeles, Mija Fitness provides a space for BIPOC and queer women to learn the basics of boxing in a nonjudgmental environment. Founded by queer Chicana Monique Flores, Mija Fitness offers classes for everyone from mijitas as young as 6 to adult mijas curious about this contact sport.
Photo: Cuties LA
Find out where they'll be next on Instagram!
Cuties is a Black and queer-owned LA community space offering virtual and in-person events and resources for LGBTQIA+ folks. Now led by CEO Sasha Jones, Cuties centers joy, healing, and intentional support for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming communities, especially QTBIPOC family.
Photo: Toxica Fridays
2609 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90027
“Let’s go, lesbians!” is the rallying cry of DJ Leslie Ortiz, aka DJ Les, founder of Toxica Fridays — a weekly Latin dance party at Mi Corazón in Silver Lake celebrating lesbians, community, and good vibes.
Photo: Deeper Genius Acupuncture
7613 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Portia Wilson founded Deeper Genius in West Hollywood, offering acupuncture and herbalism for holistic care. Focused on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves, Wilson provides culturally informed care for the LGBTQ+ community and plans to expand accessibility.
Photo: Queer Aunties
Find out where they'll be next on Instagram!
Created by friends Brianca Williams and Shatondra “Shay” Caldwell, Queer Aunties builds an empowering community for Black and Brown queer folks. Their events are now staples, from invite-only day parties and queer karaoke to the Get Ur Life Ball and sponsored movie screenings that bring people together.
Photo: Barrio Drive
Available online!
Barrio Drive, founded by undocumented Latina sisters Jacks and Yaya Peña, is a community-rooted brand uplifting immigrant, queer, and marginalized identities through design, storytelling, and advocacy — centering empowerment, resilience, and culture while redefining fashion with purpose and justice.
Photo: Unique Woman’s Coalition
1001 N Martel Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Queen Chela Demuir, founder of the Unique Woman’s Coalition, has been a powerful advocate for Black trans women and the LGBTQIA+ community since 1997. Her initiatives, including Trans-Giving, clothing drives, and workshops, provide vital resources. Queen Chela’s impact spans multiple communities, from ballroom to politics, embodying the collective spirit of care.
Photo: Whit Hazen
Available online!
Whit McClure, a Black queer woman and floral designer, blends nature, artistry, and collaboration through her Los Angeles-based studio, Whit Hazen. With a dynamic, seasonal style, Whit’s designs emphasize sustainability and beauty, creating unique arrangements that inspire and respect the environment.
Photo: The Honey Block
Available online!
The Honey Block is an online wellness hub built for millennial creatives and entrepreneurs of Color in LA. Inspired by the energy of the neighborhood corner store, it brings together three core pillars: interactive classes, thoughtful content, and a community designed to connect and uplift.
Behind every great neighborhood spot is someone building something meaningful. This Women’s History Month, celebrate the queer women doing just that! By showing up, supporting their businesses, and helping these spaces continue to grow.
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