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“Let’s go, lesbians!” That’s the rallying cry of DJ Leslie Ortiz — DJ Les — the founder of Toxica Fridays, a weekly Latin dance party for lesbians. “Toxica” is a play on the stereotype of lesbians having toxic relationships, but it’s all good vibes and everyone is welcome at Mi Corazón restaurant in Silver Lake.
“It’s definitely open to anyone” who wants to have a good time, says Jeremy Swan, who owns Mi Corazón with his wife, Vanessa Swan.
Every Friday, the party at Mi Corazón restaurant begins with dinner at 8 p.m. At 9, Ortiz and her crew begin their Latin music set and at 10, tables are pushed out of the way and the dancing gets going.
Ortiz hosts Toxica events, lesbian brunches and private parties all over Southern California. To find out about her next event, check out her Instagram.
