Join somatic and vocal release practitioner @ani_d_music for a two-hour workshop made with the queer SWANA community in mind to express YOUR rage and grief. We'll work through a series of movements, breathwork, visualization, and vocal release exercises during the session

📆 Monday, February 10 from 7-9PM. We’ll have snacks & drinks available for purchase.

🎟️ Tickets are $55 - this is sacred work curated for emotional self-discovery. Wear something comfortable to move in and bring water, a blanket, a pillow, and a stuffed animal if you'd like. Come with an open mind and heart. If you have been recently affected by the fires and would like to attend, reach out to us. Limited to 15 tickets.

Love is in the air! Let's embrace it together with a lovely evening of smooth Jazz House, Bossa Nova, Afrobeats, and R&B blends provided by DJene. And if that alone doesn't convince you, there will also be wine and charcuterie for you to sip and snack on while you groove to the music. Plus, there will be an arts and crafts table set up for you to write your very own love letters!

100% of the profits from this event will be going towards relief efforts for those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, particularly by the Eaton Fire in Altadena/Pasadena areas. Towards the beginning of February, I will select and donate to 4 families affected by the Eaton Fire whose GoFundMe's are less than 30% of the way to their goal. 

Tickets start at a base price of $25. If your hearts and pockets allow, you may choose to donate an additional $5, $15, or $25 to maximize your impact. All ticket tiers (including the base tier) include entry, wine, charcuterie, and crafts. Let's lean into love and make a difference together this Valentine's season.

21+ ONLY

Queer SWANAs in LA, come hang with us and @queerabsla February 1st 📣 

🫶🏽 We’ve rescheduled our a3da (original date: January 11) due to the wildfires that affected the LA area. 

👯‍♀️ A night of music, games, films, and community. Our A3da is 4/20 friendly. @mid.east.eats will be vending some delicious falafel 🧆 & @ayoonibymaya will be selling some of their iconic merch.

📆 Saturday, February 1 from 7pm-midnight. We’ll have snacks & drinks available for purchase. BYOW 🍃

🎟️ Tickets are sliding scale starting at $10. Link is in our bio to grab yours before they sell out! If you purchased tickets for January 11, no need to repurchase! The original tickets will work for this event. If you have been recently affected by the fires, reach out to us and we’ll comp your tickets. ❤️‍🩹

🇸🇾 A portion of proceeds will be donated to YUP! Foundation, an org dedicated to providing aid for Syrian refugees. 

🌍🤲 We will be taking donations to @queerabsla venmo at the a3da to distribute to victims of the wildfires. 100% of what you donate will be distributed amongst various gofundmes, prioritizing those that belong to our community members. If you’d like to donate now, the venmo is @queerabs. Please use a red heart emoji when donating.

See you February 1st! Allies are welcome, zionists are not. 😘

MJLS and Kiefy Studio are excited to announce MAZIKAA NIGHTS IN LA, featuring a special performance by Al Akhbar bringing you a unique fusion of traditional Arabic melodies & jazz. Join us Friday, January 31 at Kiefy Studio for a night of live music, small bites, and community 🫂📿

What is Mazikaa?

Mazikaa Enterprises is a multifaceted organization focused on honoring the sacredness of SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) music and culture, curated for the diaspora to preserve, and actively practice their heritage. It serves as a sanctuary for individuals to recharge their connection to their ancestral identity, immersing them in the vibrant sounds, stories, and spirit of the motherlands.

Who is Al Akhbar?

The name الأخبار (Al-Akhbar), meaning "The News" in Arabic, was chosen to transform the traditional notion of news as a bearer of sorrow into a messenger of unity and joy of heritage. With their unique fusion of traditional Arabic traditional melodies and jazz, Al-Akhbar is reshaping the SWANA music scene, pushing boundaries, and offering a fresh perspective on cultural expression.

7AYAKUM حياكم! Join us Saturday November 30th for an intimate QTPOC Friendsgiving potluck full of warmth, community, and delicious dishes here at Kiefy. We know the holidays can be tough and Thanksgiving is 🤮 but the heart aches for togetherness and safety this time of year especially given our current global climate

Who remembers Queers Drawing Queers, our virtual drawing sessions we held during the pandemic?! 😷 Well guess what - we’re bringing it to you IRL! 😍

Join us on Saturday November 2 at 1PM at @kiefy.studio for a low key and gentle afternoon of art and community. 🎨 Our good friend @xavthem will be modeling for us; a series of short poses and 2 long poses. 🖼️

No experience or supplies required! Whether you’re totally new to figure drawing, or you’ve done this before, the intention is to play, create art, and be in community and we’ll provide everything you need! 🖌️ Feel free to bring your own materials as well!

Complimentary water and tea will be provided as well as snacks for purchase from @kiefy.studio - bring some snacks along if you’d like! 🍿

TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queers-drawing-queers-tickets-1058854585569

Want to continue the October festivities past the 31st?

Join us for a spooktacular night of karaoke, costumes, community, and more! 👻🎤 

🎃 Sing your heart out and show off your creative costumes!

🧟 Stay the night to enter our costume contest for a chance to win a special surprise! 

🦇 Enjoy food, games, and learn about how PUSO WLA and other local organizations are organizing against US imperialism and working towards the liberation of the Philippines. 

Thank you to Kiefy Studio (@kiefy.studio) for graciously opening their studio and holding this space for us! 

📆 Friday, November 1st 
⏰ 7 PM - 11 PM 
📍 Kiefy Studio: 4700 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016

Tickets are a sliding scale of $5-20, but no one will be denied entry because of lack of funds. Link to tickets: https://shorturl.at/RUCbN or in bio. Tickets will also be sold at the door! 

We’re excited to see everyone there!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Welcome to our first a3da 🥰 Queerabs & Kiefy Studio are coming together to provide you with a night you’ll never forget, an a3da for queer SWANA folks (and allies).

📆 Join us on October 18 at 7 PM at Kiefy Studio and bring your friends for a night of music, food, games, films, and most importantly - community.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased at the link in bio. 70% of proceeds will be donated to families in Gaza & Lebanon. Sliding scale tickets starting at $10. We will take care of all donations once all tickets have been purchased.

ℹ️ More detailed info to come on food & activities. Follow @queerabsla and @kiefy.studio for updates on this event. We can’t wait to see you Oct 18 ❤️

❌ zios not welcome ❌

**THIS IS NOT A CLASS, THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT**