Women On The Net, Women On A Roll

IN CONVERSATION WITH
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors Open 7pm | Showtime 7:30pm PT

Karine Jean-Pierre made history as the first black and openly queer person to serve as White House Press Secretary.

Join Karine Jean-Pierre as she sits down with Andrea Meyerson to discuss her journey into politics, her years at the White House, and her new book, Independent.

Don’t miss this highly anticipated conversation—and all attendees will receive a copy of Independent.

PRAISE
“Not your typical Washington book! Karine Jean-Pierre is not angling for her next big job in politics or trying to get you to vote for her—she’s cutting a swath through the political class, telling blunt, gritty truths and sparing no one. As she encounters both perfidy and grace from unexpected sources in both parties, the media, and the White House, Jean-Pierre’s own story becomes infuriating and inspiring in equal measure. Independent is a truly new and valuable contribution to our understanding of the Biden presidency, the Harris candidacy, the Trump phenomenon, and the Democratic Party’s whipsaw fortunes over the last decade. This is a brave firecracker of a book. Well done.”

— Rachel Maddow

MOVIE NIGHT: THANKS, BABS!
Thursday, November 6
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 45 minutes

For our guests who joined us on WOTN in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, you most likely remember Babs! Now, here’s your chance to get to know this amazing woman up close and personal!
Q&A with the filmmakers and subject to follow.

Film Synopsis
THANKS, BABS! is a vibrant 14-minute documentary short following Babs Daitch, an optimistic octogenarian who lives her life in perpetual motion. From lap-dancing at her “41st anniversary of her 39th birthday” to reflecting on mortality in San Francisco’s AIDS Memorial Grove, Babs embraces aging with mischief, humor, and curiosity. The film culminates in the long-awaited maiden voyage of her live-aboard 40-foot motor cruiser, a scene by turns both comedic and triumphant. A story of reinvention, resilience, and refusing to slow down, Thanks, Babs! celebrates a woman who proves that life at eighty isn’t about endings, but about steering into the next adventure.

Running Time: 14 minutes

CREDITS
Co-Directors / Co-Producers: Jen Rainin & Rivkah Beth Medow
Cinematographers: Clare Major & Zachary Fink
Editor: Kristina Motwani
Featured Cast: Babs Daitch is a beloved icon in the LGBTQ community—a true original whose life is a kaleidoscope of adventures, connections, and charisma. Her story is a joyful collision of travel escapades, Hollywood encounters, spontaneous passions, and a treasure trove of unforgettable keepsakes. Life in the orbit of Babs is anything but ordinary—she’s like a time traveler or a Lesbian Forrest Gump, always popping up in the most unexpected places with a story to tell.

Now 80 years young, Babs lives a life brimming with bold choices and beautiful connections. With her trademark vim, vigor, and an ever-evolving spirit, Babs fully embraces this exciting Octogenarian chapter, proving that reinvention doesn’t come with an expiration date.

FREE EVENT
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CINEMA SOIRÉE: THE WORLD UNSEEN
Friday, November 7
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa’s apartheid era. Watch and come ready to discuss.

Film Synopsis
In 1950s Cape Town, progressive and free Amina (Sheetal Sheth) co-owns a cafe with a black man named Jacob. One day, a beautiful housewife named Miriam (Lisa Ray) visits the cafe, and Amina is instantly smitten. Miriam runs a store outside of town with her husband, Omar (Parvin Dabas), and feels increasingly stifled in her conventional life. She cannot help but give in to her desire when Amina comes calling.

WATCH THE TRAILER

Please Note: Much like a book club, this “movie club” event will be more enjoyable if you watch the film before attending. This film is available on many streaming platforms.

FREE EVENT
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VIRTUAL HOUSE PARTY
Sunday, November 9
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Join women from all over the country, and the world at our monthly House Party. Catch up with old friends, make new ones, and have fun.

Grab a drink, meet in the the family room, and say hello to the other guests. You’ll soon be sent to different rooms with an interesting topic to discuss in small groups. Just like at a regular party, you’ll wander from room to room, enjoying new encounters along the way!

Party Location:
123 Lesbian Way, Zoom Town, USA

C’mon in and let’s get this party started!

Please Note: Cameras are required to be on during this event.

$5 cover or FREE for WOTN Members
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MOVIE NIGHT: THIS IS JESSICA
Tuesday, November 11
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 9:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 85 minutes

Q&A with the film’s subject following the film presentation.

Film Synopsis
From her earliest years, when Jessica Bair was being raised as a boy named Jonathan, she knew she was a girl. But born into the Mormon church, she also knew that admitting this out loud could cause her to lose everything—her family, her faith, her life on earth and her eternal soul.

Terrified to reveal her true self, young Jessica instead set about creating the perfect life of a young Mormon man, becoming a missionary, marrying young and starting a family. Serving in the Army, hiding from the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy even as she enforced it as a military police officer and special agent, Jessica grew despondent about the chasm between whom she was and who she was merely pretending to be.

This is Jessica paints an intimate, emotional portrait of a woman forced to make a heart-wrenching decision in order to save herself. When Jonathan finally comes out as Jessica, it’s a leap off the edge of life as she knows it. Will her family reject or accept her? Will the church to which she’s given her life cast her out? This is the story of a woman faced with an impossible choice between the life into which she was born, and the one she was born to live.

Running Time: 82 minutes

WATCH THE TRAILER

$5 or FREE for WOTN Members
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OPEN MIC & KARAOKE NIGHT
Sunday, November 23
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 75 minutes

Karaoke Kelli will emcee this fun and unique gathering, perfect for performers and spectators alike!

You can sing (karaoke, acapella, or with an instrument), perform stand-up or spoken word, recite poetry, play an instrument, lip-sync, dance, act out a scene, read a short story, or share any type of performance. You’ll have a safe space and encouraging audience.

Or just kick back in the Zoom Lounge and enjoy the entertainment!

So, what are you waiting for? Start rehearsing!

FREE EVENT
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LITERARY LESBIANS BOOK CLUB:
The Third Act by Kathleen Brehony
Tuesday, November 25
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Shannon O'Connell is broken. She is sixty-five years old and looks twenty years younger - there's not much that makes her happy. Her partner of thirty years left her for a mutual friend offering only the cliché: "I love you, but I'm not in love with you." Her mother is disappearing before her eyes with dementia. And now, the death of her best friend - Linda - from metastatic breast cancer brings her to her knees. In this dark night of the soul - filled with endings -- she could not have predicted that this moment could be a beginning. The "Tribe," Linda's group of lifelong friends, gather at Shannon's family's beachside resort to celebrate her life as they have for countless celebrations over the years. And while Shannon finds comfort in their company, it is an old flame, the beautiful and sexy Elizabeth Matthews, who awakens something in her that was forgotten long ago. Can they overcome the emotional roadblocks they put in their own way? Will falling in love again make this Third Act the best one of all?

FREE EVENT
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FRIENDSGIVING:
Friday, November 28
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 9:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Please join us at our 5th Annual Friendsgiving!

Pull up a chair at our virtual table with your Thanksgiving leftovers, or whatever you’re having for dinner! Our conversation will be focused on sharing what we are most grateful for. Come early, stay late! Or just drop in for a short time with your appetizer, dinner, dessert, and/or beverage. The intention here is simple―come together with old and new friends, eat & drink, laugh, share joy, and give thanks!

FREE EVENT
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Friday, November 14, 2025
7:30pm (no late seating)

Location: The Renberg Theatre
Los Angeles LGBT Center
1125 McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tickets:
General Seating: $25 — $72

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

A Message from Andrea:
For nearly 25 years, I have had the pleasure of co-producing shows and events at the Los Angeles LGBT Center with Jon Imparato. He has been our biggest advocate, working closely with me to ensure there was always programming that represented and served the lesbian community. Now it’s our turn to support him! His wonderful new book comes out on November 10th, and he’ll be doing a reading on November 14th at The LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre... And our beloved Lily Tomlin will be interviewing him!
Please come out and support our friend while enjoying an amazing night out!

FINDING THE GOOD INSIDE THE GRIEF:
A Book Reading and Conversation
with Jon Imparato and Lily Tomlin
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7:30pm

Join Lily Tomlin as she interviews Jon Imparato about his new book, “The Good Inside the Grief,”

About the Book
Jon Imparato takes readers on a sixty-year journey where death is never far away—lurking, chasing, and shocking. Through stories that are outrageous, heartbreaking, and unexpectedly funny, Jon reveals how grief is more than mourning. It’s a wild dance partner, a mischievous teacher, and ultimately, a force that transforms.

From growing up Italian American to finding his voice as a proud gay man, theatre geek, activist, and storyteller, Jon shares how death shaped him in surprising ways—sometimes devastating, sometimes hilarious, but always illuminating. With unflinching honesty and sharp wit, he explores the ways grief weaves forgiveness, resilience, and love into the fabric of our lives.

The Good Inside the Grief is a powerful, tender, and unconventional memoir for anyone who has ever loved, lost, and dared to laugh through the tears.