Get ready to boogie — and conga line and twirl and maybe even fall on your butt without a care in the world — when you roll onto the rink at Rainbow Skate Night.
The sober LGBTQ event at Moonlight Rollerway has been running on Wednesdays for over three decades.
It’s pure, unfiltered joy soundtracked by Cher, Whitney Houston and Broadway hits. Below, indulge in a sampling of photos that capture the palpable energy flowing through this all-ages bash.
Where to hang out in Los Angeles when you want to meet queer folks but don’t want to roll up to the usual gay bars and clubs.
There are plenty of smooth moves on and off the rink.
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Feeling the vibe during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Mathew Francis (he/him) at Rainbow Skate Night.
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Friends take a break during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Spencie (they/them) gets ready to tear it up on the rink.
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Celebrating her 46th birthday, Coco, at right, has some fun on the rink during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Feeling the music during Rainbow Skate Night.
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The vibe and scene during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Karrissa Love during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Nothing but good vibes and fun during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Seeing double during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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Gear for purchase at Moonlight Rollerway during Rainbow Skate Night.
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Alex Plaisance (he/him) during Rainbow Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway.
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The deets 📍: 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale 🔗: facebook.com/moonlightrollerwayskatingcenter ⏰: 8 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays (but sometimes it’s closed for a private event so check the calendar on its Facebook page) 💰: $18
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Mariah Tauger was a staff photographer with the Los Angeles Times from 2019-24. Prior to joining the team, she worked in the magazine, freelance and nonprofit world, specializing in lifestyle and features photography. For over a decade, she has covered topics ranging from the Olympics to celebrity chefs and her work has been featured in almost every major American publication. Originally from Colorado, Tauger is an avid environmentalist and outside of photography, her passion lies with animal rights and advocacy.
