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CATEGORY Vol. 003: Sapphire: queer house and techno party in Downtown Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026

Sapphire

Explore · Express · Belong

  • Bears in Space
  • Stacy Christine
  • DJ Kerry
DTLA TBA10PM ---- LATEFRIDAY OCT 23
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Vol. 003 On the decks

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Bears in Space, DJ
Akbar, Silver Lake · since 2009

Bears in Space

Victor Rodriguez and Chris Bowen are the duo behind one of Los Angeles' most enduring queer institutions, throwing their genre-defying party out of Silver Lake's Akbar since 2009. Their sound draws on cosmic disco, deep house, and dancefloor-ready obscurities, built for a crowd that spans every shape, color, size and CATEGORY. The pair have shared the booth with legends like DJ Harvey, Optimo, and Discodromo. Bears in Space isn't just a party, it's a lineage, and Victor and Chris are bringing that history straight to the CATEGORY dancefloor.

Stacy Christine, DJ
LA · DJ & producer

Stacy Christine

An LA-based DJ and producer who lives by one rule: only play the good stuff. Stacy cut her teeth in 2012 under the mentorship of Joshua James, before a chance meeting with Bears in Space's Chris Bowen pulled her deeper into the underground. She's opened for DJ Harvey, Moodymann, Honey Dijon, and Hercules and Love Affair, and played rooms from Knockdown Center in New York to Love International and Battle Hymn.

DJ Kerry, DJ
The Basement · Dublab · Still Rollin'

DJ Kerry

An architect of LA's underground, Kerry has built her name behind the decks at The Basement, Dublab, and as one half of Still Rollin' alongside Stacy Christine. Her sets move across eras and genres without losing the thread, blending the anthemic and familiar with the obscure and otherworldly into one continuous rush. Kerry has shaped some of the city's most iconic nights, including Rice & Beats, Hang Together, and Nitty Gritty. She doesn't just play a set, she builds a world, and CATEGORY is next on the map.

What is CATEGORY

Not just another queer party

Something new every time. A fresh theme. An opportunity each month to be someone new.

Representation is our guiding principle. Our lineups comprise entirely of femme, BIPOC, gender expansive, and/or queer-identifying talent: local artists making the most noise in LA, and international headliners you've been dying to see.

We craft experiences designed not just to entertain you, but that look like you, move like you, and feel like you.

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Vol. 002 Fri, Sep 18

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Vol. 001 Sat, Aug 22

Precious Metals

Chris Cruse · Juliet Mendoza · Soul Purpose

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Vol. 002 Rouge

The Vibe

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