LGBTQ culture in Los Angeles County

Although often characterized as apolitical, “Los Angeles has provided the setting for many important chapters in the struggle for gay and lesbian community, visibility and civil rights." Moreover, the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles has historically played a significant role in the development of the entertainment industry. == History == === Early history === One of the first recorded mentions of male same-sex social activity in Los Angeles was at the Vienna Buffet, a restaurant with live music in Court Street, roughly the site of the Los Angeles City Hall today.

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