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Los Angeles will host a high-profile Human Rights Campaign dinner on March 28 that pairs entertainment heavyweights with political advocacy: RuPaul and Lisa Kudrow are listed as special guests for the evening, which aims to raise funds and attention for LGBTQ+ rights at a moment of heightened political pressure. The gathering at the Fairmont Century Plaza also honors industry figures and will include a mix of speeches, a live auction and awards.
Who’s expected and what’s on the program
Human Rights Campaign’s Los Angeles dinner will feature Lisa Kudrow and RuPaul as special guests
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The event will feature a keynote address from HRC president Kelley Robinson and a live auction carried by comedian Dana Goldberg. Filmmaker and writer Michael Patrick King will be presented with a Visibility Award for his contributions to television that have resonated with LGBTQ+ audiences.
- Date: March 28
- Location: Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles
- Keynote: Kelley Robinson, Human Rights Campaign
- Hosts/Guests: RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow; auction hosted by Dana Goldberg
- Award: Michael Patrick King — Visibility Award
- Context: fundraiser and public-facing moment amid ongoing legislative and legal battles over LGBTQ+ rights
The HRC framed the night as an opportunity to celebrate cultural leaders while supporting policy work: organizers say bringing public figures and activists together helps sustain advocacy efforts across California and nationally as civil liberties come under threat.
Entertainment ties: what attendees are doing now
RuPaul remains the public face of the long-running series RuPaul’s Drag Race, which continues to expand its cultural footprint and awards track record; a new season is currently available on Paramount+. Meanwhile, Lisa Kudrow is reprising her role as Valerie Cherish in the third season of The Comeback, which returns to HBO on March 22. The timing gives the HRC event extra visibility, linking current pop-culture moments to fundraising and advocacy.
Honoring King recognizes the role creators and showrunners play in shaping public narratives about queer lives — a cultural influence the HRC says bolsters broader work for legal protections and social acceptance.
Why the dinner matters now
Beyond celebrity presence, the dinner functions as a fundraising and messaging platform. Donations generated at such events typically support litigation, lobbying and community programs aimed at defending and expanding LGBTQ+ rights.
Organizers emphasize that public gatherings like this serve two purposes: raising money and keeping attention on policy battles that affect everyday lives, from schools to healthcare access. Additional honorees and guest details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
For those seeking more information about tickets or the guest lineup, HRC’s event page offers the latest updates.
With high-profile names attached and new seasons of two prominent TV series launching in the same week, the March 28 dinner promises to be both a cultural moment and a practical boost for advocacy work — a reminder of how entertainment and politics increasingly intersect.
