A Night of Healing, Learning, and Embodiment
The School of Sexuality Project will host its annual Vulva Gala on Friday, August 15, 2026, at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach, bringing together artists, educators, performers, and community members for a night described as “a community festival for healing, learning, and embodiment.”
Now an annual tradition, The Vulva Gala uses fashion, performance, and interactive art to challenge stigma and celebrate bodies. The evening’s centerpiece is a fashion show of wearable art created by local artists, each piece reimagining what it means to de-stigmatize the body. The night also includes community learning panels, live music, drag, comedy, and poetry performances, a Queer BIPOC local market, and community resource tables from local nonprofits and organizations.
Hosting the festival inside a church is intentional, not religious—organizers describe the choice as a way to invite reflection on how institutions have shaped our relationships to our bodies, while holding space for healing. This year’s dress code, “Holy Glam: Camp Goes to Church,” invites guests to come dressed in their Sunday best, with a camp twist.
Guests can expect food from Mid East Eats, drinks from The Boyfriend Bar, and coffee from Saffron Cowboy. The event is designed to be consent-forward and accessible to all ages, with ramps, elevators, multilingual elements, and accommodations for mobility aids. The Vulva Gala will also be featured in an upcoming documentary chronicling the organization’s work.
“We need a lot more spaces where young people can learn, feel seen, and engage with the community in a positive and supportive way.”
Tickets are priced on a pay-what-you-can scale from $25 to $65, with VIP packages available that include a drink ticket, reserved seating, and merchandise. Tickets are on sale now at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-vulva-gala.
Event Details
What: The Vulva Gala
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026; 11AM-3PM
Where: First Congregational Church of Long Beach
Tickets: $25–$65 (pay what you can); VIP packages available
Info: theschoolofsexualityproject.org/the-vulva-gala
About The School of Sexuality Project
The School of Sexuality Project is a Los Angeles-based organization using art, education, and community programming to challenge stigma around bodies, sex, and identity. Its work centers queer, trans, BIPOC, disabled, and intergenerational voices in consent-forward spaces designed for healing and collective care.
