Part of the Gay Los Angeles Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Akbar's long-running Tuesday comedy night, now 20 years in, where comics take the stage in the Silver Lake bar's back room.
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Thu, Oct 29
7 PM - 9 PM
Akbar, Los Angeles

Fri, Oct 30
10 PM - 2 AM
Akbar, Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 31
10 PM - 12 AM
Akbar, Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 2
9 PM - 11 PM
Akbar, Los Angeles
Learn the Words, Bitch! is Akbar Silver Lake's monthly lip sync contest presented by Tony Soto, held the first Monday of each month at the Los Angeles gay bar.

Wed, Nov 4
8 PM - 10 PM
Akbar, Los Angeles
Craftaoke at Akbar Silver Lake pairs craft night with karaoke, hosted by Craft Captain JP and KJ Terioke on the first Wednesday of every month in Los Angeles.

Thu, Nov 5
7 PM - 9 PM
Akbar, Los Angeles
Gaymers Night at Akbar Silver Lake is a monthly first-Thursday gaming social from the Los Angeles Gayming Society, a meet-and-mingle night for LGBTQ+ gamers.
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