The Curvy Fashionista

Mayhem in the Water: Celebrating 10 Years of The Plus Bus
2025-07-12 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Le Parc at Melrose, 733 North West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, California, 90069, United States
Celebrate a decade of joy, body positivity, and community with The Plus Bus! Mayhem in the Water is the ultimate poolside bash for fat babes and their friends to splash, dance, and slay in the summer sun. Expect a party packed with style, love, and unforgettable energy.

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What to Expect at the Plus Bus Pool Party

Pool party vibes with live DJ sets and danceable beats

Curated vendor pop-ups, cocktails/mocktails, and plenty of photo ops

Shade areas, lounge seating, and inclusive, body-positive fun

Special activations, giveaways, and surprises to mark the 10-year anniversary

Ticket Tiers

VIP / Cabana (if available): Reserved lounge seating, fast-lane entry, premium refreshments, and luxe VIP swag

General Admission: Pool entry, community energy, and good vibes

Event Essentials & What You Need to Know

The party is going down at a private estate in beautiful Encino, California.

When it comes to parking, valet service will be available for around $15–$20. If you’re able to carpool, that’s a great way to cut costs and keep things green—and you might even score a parking discount. Street parking is limited, so valet is definitely the move.

General Admission tickets get you full access to the pool party: we’re talking music, vibes, community, and curated vendor magic. If you’re feeling a little extra (and we love that for you), VIP and cabana options come with upgraded lounge seating and a few luxe surprises to help you party in style.

To keep things cute and comfortable, don’t forget your plus size swimsuit, a large towel or blanket, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat or umbrella for good measure. There will be some shaded areas, but it’s summer in SoCal—so come prepared to soak up the sun.

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Coming solo? Totally welcome. Bringing your squad? Also perfect. This space is intentionally inclusive, fat-positive, and welcoming to allies and friends of all identities. Whether you’re showing up with your crew or flying solo, you’re in for a beautiful time.

The pool itself is a spacious wading-style setup—perfect for lounging, cooling off, and snapping content. It’s not a diving pool, but it’s just right for a chill, social vibe with 100+ of your newest friends.

Hungry? Thirsty? You’ll be covered. Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite, with a mix of cocktails and mocktails to keep everyone refreshed. Outside food and drink isn’t allowed, but if you have dietary needs, just reach out through Eventbrite ahead of time and the team will do their best to accommodate.

Lastly, yes—there are all-gender restrooms available. Just note that a few of them do have steps, so if you need assistance or specific accessibility info, it’s best to connect with the organizers beforehand.

This milestone celebration brings together a fabulous crowd to honor 10 years of plus size empowerment, fashion-forward vibes, and authentic community connection.

Curve Fest Miami
2025-07-18 18:00 - 23:00 | Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 Northeast 59th Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33137, United States
🎉 Where curves take center stage.

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of confidence, culture, and curves. Curve Fest is back—bigger, bolder, and more unapologetic than ever.

This is more than a festival—it’s a movement. A bold, body-positive experience where plus-size women own the spotlight, the dance floor, and the damn day.

🌴 What to Expect:

✨ Caribbean + HipHop vibes

🔥 Live DJs and surprise performers

👑 Carnival-inspired fashion + feathers

📸 Viral photo ops and glam stations

🎟️ Curvy Gang performances + giveaways

💥 VIP Lounge + exclusive Curve Factory drops.

👠 Dress Code:

Extra AF. Island Glam. Carnival Chic.

Come cute. Come confident. Come CURVY.

🛍️ Curvy Marketplace:

Support bold, Black-owned brands in our curated vendor village—plus get your hands on Curve Factory’s soft life essentials before they sell out.

📌 Who It’s For:

Curve Fest is for the baddies, bold hearts, big dreamers, and soft life seekers. If you’ve ever felt overlooked—this is your time to SHINE.

🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS:

General Admission: Entry + full access to all activities

VIP Pass: Includes front-row access, swag bag, and Curve Factory gift

Curvy Gang Experience: For official promo ambassadors only.

Let the world know:

You’re not just attending a festival you’re joining a revolution of curvy confidence and cultural power.

💖 #CurveFest2026

💃 #CurvyAndProud

📍Miami, Florida

IV Annual Summer Madness Fashion Show & Extravaganza
2025-07-19 15:00 - 19:00 | AOM Creative Space, St. 3650 Martin Luther King BLVD, Los Angeles, California, United States
Designer Cherri Cheeks Swim Attire.

Inside Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Food and Drinks Available, Free Parking.

Curvy Karaoke Denim & Diamonds Edition
2025-07-25 01:30 - 02:00 | Sunset, 6099 W Sunset BLVD, Los Angeles, California, United States
Music. Cocktails. Performances. Food. Sweets.

Curveture's Palette Party: Plus-Size Color Analysis Night
2025-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Curveture Plus-Size Thrift, 1394 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT, 1394 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, Utah, United States

TCF Talks: “I’m Tired of Being Resilient: Fatigue, Burnout, and the Plus Size Person”
2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Youtube
Join us for the first installment of TCF Talks, a bold new conversation series from The Curvy Fashionista that goes beyond the runway to unpack the realities of plus size life.

This month’s topic?“I’m Tired of Being Resilient: Fatigue, Burnout, and the Plus-Size Woman.”

In a culture that demands strength from us—but rarely gives us space to rest—we’re asking the hard questions:

How does burnout uniquely impact plus-size women and femmes?

What does emotional safety look like in bodies that the world overlooks?

And how do we reclaim rest as a right, not a luxury?

Moderated by Marie Denee, founder of The Curvy Fashionista, this panel features:

Dr. Rachel Millner — Psychologist & Eating Disorder Specialist

Carmina Suzanne — Disabled plus-size model & DEI advocate

Nick Darden — Big & Tall model & men’s style creator

Phaith Montoya — Fat liberationist & wellness educator

Expect unfiltered insights, lived experience, and tools for protecting your peace in a world that expects your strength—but not your softness.

VIVA VOCE Atlanta Pop-Up / Size-Inclusive Fashion Launch
2025-08-08 08:00 - 2025-09-15 17:00 | 312 North Highland Ave, NE, Inman Park, Atlanta, 312 North Highland Ave, Inman Park, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where: 312 North Highland Ave. NE, Inman Park, Atlanta

Why You Can’t Miss It:

Discover a sustainable, ethical, and style‑first boutique uplifting independent brands known for thoughtful size inclusivity—from XXS to 6X and 00 to 36—including Tamara Malas, Nomads, ABLE Clothing, TomboyX, and more

Founded by Kate Zigrang—a tall, plus‑size woman herself—VIVA VOCE is more than fashion; it’s a movement creating a space for women of all sizes to be seen, heard, and celebrated

It’s the perfect spot for our OG TCF ATL Fam to come together, shop pieces that truly fit, and support a brand setting a new standard for inclusivity in retail.

Spread the Word:Tag your crew, plan a stylish afternoon in Inman Park, and make plans to shop and connect.

Music Meets Fashion
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Orange County, Orange County, Orange County, California, United States
Calling all fashion designers and boutiques for a music & fashion event happening Saturday, August 9th, 2025 in Orange County CA.

Couch Conversations & Bubbly with Viva Voce & Black Girls Guide to Atlanta
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Viva Voce, 312 North Highland Avenue Northeast #suite C Atlanta, GA 30307, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
✨ Viva Voce & Black Girls Guide to Atlanta are coming together for a night created with YOU in mind. An evening dedicated to plus-size women, full of connection, inspiration, and feel-good vibes. Come ready to kick back, laugh, and leave uplifted.

Headshots & Hugs
2025-09-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Viva Voce, 312 North Highland Avenue Northeast #suite C Atlanta, GA 30307, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
Step in front of the camera with photographer Derek White and capture your glow in a professional headshot, styled in one of Viva Voce’s fabulous looks, of course. 💃🏾

Spots are limited (and FREE!) for these 15-minute sessions, so snag yours before they’re gone.

Enjoy one-on-one styling advice and get your measurements taken so you can shop with confidence. Spend $200+ and you’ll take home a FREE OMNoire ZEN candle ($48 value).

And don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a ZEN luxury candle gift set from OMNoire!

Beginners Burlesque Class with Ivee the Amazon
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Viva Voce, 312 North Highland Avenue Northeast #suite C Atlanta, GA 30307, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
✨ Viva Voce is turning up the heat! ✨Join them for a special treat with @ivee_the_amazon , a fierce professional burlesque performer who will be gracing us with a live performance and teaching a FREE beginner’s burlesque class from 2–4 PM. 💃🏾💕

THICKCON 2025
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania
THICKCON aims to inspire attendees to love themselves, take up space, and connect with others on the journey to full-bodied freedom. This one-day experience is open to people of all sizes, genders, and walks of life who believe beauty comes in every body.

Seattle Fat Mall
2025-09-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Seattle Fat Mall, 1415 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States
The Seattle Fat Mall is an exclusively plus size shopping experience located in Downtown Seattle that prioritizes and uplifts the curvy figure. Open to the public on Saturdays and Wednesdays, this mall only carries sizes large and up, so you’re guaranteed to find something that fits, flatters, and feels made for you.

Free the Jiggle: Latin Vibes Dance Class
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Female Fight Club, 5900 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, New York, 10471, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate your body at the body positive Latin dance class hosted by Free the Jiggle and Power Plus Wellness.

This high-energy, all-levels dance class is designed to empower, uplift, and help you reconnect with the joy of movement, no matter your size, shape, or dance experience.

Whether you’re brand new to dance or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave feeling stronger, more confident, and inspired. Come solo or bring a friend, and join us in building a supportive community that celebrates body positivity, self-love, and the freedom to move without limits.

Led by the highly experienced, Jessie Diaz-Herrera (@curveswithmoves on Instagram).

Class is available virtual as well!

@powerpluswellness // https://www.powerpluswellness.com/

@freethejiggle

Cut the Fat: Break Free from Diet Culture
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Plus Bus Boutique, 5031 York Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90042, United States
Want to break free from diet culture? We’ve got just the workshop for you!

Join Debbie Saroufim, body acceptance coach and author of Fat and Beautiful, for a FREE 90-minute workshop designed to help you heal your relationship with food and finally quiet the noise of unrealistic beauty and body standards. In this supportive and empowering space, Debbie will guide you through practices that encourage peace, self-compassion, and a body neutral mindset.

In this diet workshop, you’ll learn:

What “being healthy” really means (beyond the myths of diet culture)

Three ways to identify your own “healthy” bias

How to respond to triggers—yours and the ones from others

Practical steps to move toward a body neutral relationship with yourself

This workshop is for anyone ready to release the pressures of diet culture and take steps toward a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with their body. Whether you’re beginning your body acceptance journey or deepening the work you’ve already started, you’ll leave with tools, clarity, and encouragement to support your next steps.

For more information about this event: https://www.thebodyacceptancecoach.com/offers/xb7LkXNY/checkout?fbclid=PAdGRleAM-3g9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxpC2dteDtn3oplQcUIIbmpNjToVsadfOLHeziFFq1IuHYELCe5n5Y2_o0w__aem_9qil32UOhy7SHpEKuvCh_w

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Crusade of Curves New Nostalgia Tour
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | The Platform Experience, 1900 Carthage Cir, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604, United States
Curvy Baddies, the grand finale of the New Nostalgia Tour is here — and we’re taking over Charlotte, NC for a full weekend of style, shopping, and creative magic.

Tickets Drop August 25th. 💕

The Weight is Over: Body Positive Fashion Show 2025
2025-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Palace at Cordova, 2382 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, Tennessee, 38016, United States
The weight is over, Memphis! Step into a night of style and celebration at The Weight is Over, the premier plus size fashion show experience in Memphis, TN.

Featuring top designers and show-stopping looks made for curves, The Weight is Over is where fashion meets community.

Get ready for unforgettable runway moments, live entertainment, and a celebration of confidence that goes beyond size. This is your chance to witness how Memphis is making history in the world of plus size fashion.

What to Expect:

A runway shining with socialites, entrepreneurs, and powerhouse career women who are making an impact in their community

The opportunity to shop around and network

A high-energy atmosphere with music, entertainment, and community vibes

An empowering event that uplifts plus size voices in Memphis and beyond

Whether you’re a fashion lover, a supporter of body positivity, or simply ready for an unforgettable night out, The Weight is Over is a must-attend event. Join us in Memphis and be part of a style revolution that proves fashion is for every body.

TCFStyle Brunch 2025: Our Table. Our Taste. Our Terms.
2025-10-18 11:00 | Epic Icon Center, 2038 Sacramento St, Los Angeles, California, 90021, United States
The signature TCFStyle Brunch, presented by Elomi Lingerie, returns during LA Fashion Month with its boldest edition yet: Our Table. Our Taste. Our Terms. This one-of-a-kind gathering, shopping, and social experience centers plus size fashion, culture, and community in an elevated, editorially styled setting.

Guests will enjoy a full-course meal, curated seating zones, and conversations with indie designers before flowing into our Style Market, featuring LA and West Coast–based plus size and size-inclusive indie designers and retailers.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there! Head into the Style Mic Lounge, powered by The Plus Bus where music, fashion, and joy collide. Also enjoy some musical fun with Curvy Karaoke.

Plus, thanks to our friends over at Big Fig, you may have the chance to win your very own Big Fig mattress!

Pricing:

Shopping + Social – $25 (Style Market + Curvy Karaoke access only)

General Admission – $65 (includes brunch and Style Market access)

VIP – $100 ( includes priority entry, meet & greet with designers, luxe gift bag, premium seating, and brunch

Sponsors:Presenting Sponsor – Elomi LingerieCommunity Sponsors – Big Fig Mattress and The Plus Bus

For info on more events all over the world, visit our event calendar!

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Philly FatCon
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Cira Centre, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Suite 250, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Philly FatCon 2025
2025-11-01 17:00 - 2025-11-02 13:00 | CYTO | PHL, 2929 Arch Street Suite 250, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
For fat people, by fat people—Philly FatCon returns for its third powerful year! This joyful, judgment-free celebration brings together community, culture, fashion, and radical self-love. Expect thought-provoking speakers, fat-positive movement classes, a buzzing vendor marketplace, and the iconic Philly Plus Swap—now in its fifth year!

Image from Philly FatCon

Keynote: Breanne Fahs, PhD, author of Fat and FuriousAfter Dark Party: Fat burlesque + costume contests at World Cafe LiveMarketplace, fashion talk, and more—this is a weekend to celebrate fat joy, visibility, and power.

Early sponsor shoutouts to Ulla Popken, Big Fig Mattress, Radiance Medical Group, and more.

Don’t miss the Friday night welcome party and Sunday’s fat fashion festivities. Mark your calendars and bring your whole fabulous self!

New for Philly FatCon 2025:– New, modern location with views of Philadelphia– Breakfast and lunch are included– New speakers and topics– New vendors– Podcast recording studio: email us to rent it!– Quiet room– Professional Round Tables: discussion groups for credentialed professionals…and more!

Body Acceptance Retreat: Holiday Edition 2025
2025-11-07 00:00 - 2025-11-09 23:59 | Southern California, Temecula, California, United States
Join Marcy Guevara-Prete, Debbie Saroufim (author of Fat and Beautiful), and The Plus Bus Boutique for a one-of-a-kind Body Acceptance Retreat: Holiday Edition. This transformative experience is designed to help you step into the season with confidence, joy, and a renewed sense of self-love.

Imagine… 3 days with no guilt, shame or self-hate. Just joy and laughter.

The holidays can be a tricky time for body image, but this trip offers a supportive, empowering space to reconnect with yourself and your community. Through workshops, conversations, and intentional practices, you’ll find tools to embrace your body, silence the seasonal diet culture noise, and celebrate the beauty of every curve.

The retreat will take place in Temecula, Southern California, and all food, drinks and accommodations will be included.

This retreat isn’t about resolutions or restrictions… it’s about reflection, renewal, and radical acceptance. Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave with a deeper appreciation for your body and a brighter outlook for the season ahead.

Register by October 9th!

For more information go to https://www.thebodyacceptancecoach.com/bodyacceptanceretreat-holidayedition?fbclid=PAdGRleAM-1XNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9rBnGOPxo1SrlAvt7iXKIGrvA_r7ykgMG609SUqZle7SfR7KaM-rF0MFbBX_aem__TzxKG9CfwOxt4Pn7fmpKw

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Azazie Formalwear Pop-Up - Savings Up to 85% OFF!
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania
Azazie Pop-Up Flyer

If you’ve been eyeing Azazie’s stunning bridal and formalwear online, now’s your chance to see it in person!

Azazie – the leading direct-to-consumer brand known for inclusive sizing, affordable bridal fashion, and modern formalwear – is bringing an exclusive one day pop-up experience to Irvine, California. Shoppers can finally try on gowns, explore sizes 00–30, and enjoy incredible savings of up to 85% off.

What to Expect

This one-day-only Azazie Pop-Up in Irvine is perfect for brides, bridesmaids, and anyone searching for that perfect formal look — whether you’re attending a wedding, gala, or special event.

Guests will enjoy:

A chance to explore Azazie’s fabrics, colors, and trendy silhouettes before you buy!

Try-On Access to Azazie’s best-selling wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and formalwear in sizes 00–30.

Private Fitting Rooms for a more personalized, comfortable experience.

Exclusive Savings Up to 85% Off on select styles

Pricing:

General Admission – FREE

VIP Early Access – $30 (Eventbrite exclusive) and includes:

Group access for up to four guests

Early entry (8:00–9:00 AM)

Private fitting room access

$30 credit toward your purchase

Why You Should Attend

Whether you’re a bride-to-be, part of a bridal party, or just love a chic formal moment, this pop-up is a must-attend event.You’ll get the chance to:

Experience Azazie’s inclusive fit and size range in person.

Shop trendy, high-quality designs for every occasion.

Enjoy deep discounts and exclusive offers not available online.

About Azazie

Azazie is a leading online destination for wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns, and special occasion wear, offering custom sizing, affordable pricing, and inclusive designs for every body type. Their mission? To make every woman feel confident, beautiful, and celebrated, no matter her size or budget.

Register here.

Get VIP tickets here.

For more events go to our event calendar.

THICK THRIFT 2025: The Plus Size Market Returns to DTLA!
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | PS Studio, 2350 Porter Street, Los Angeles, California, 90021, United States
If you’ve ever dreamed of walking into a mall where every single shop was designed with plus size bodies in mind — this is it.

Thick Thrift LA is the viral plus size shopping event turning heads and changing the game. With 60+ vendors carrying sizes XL to 6X, this is a curated, joy-filled, community-rooted market that centers plus size style like never before.

What to Expect:

Carefully curated vintage, Y2K, and indie fashion

One-of-a-kind statement pieces and slow fashion gems

Handmade jewelry, bold accessories, art, and home goods

Vinyl records, delicious bites, and drinks

Spacious fitting rooms and full-length mirrors

Vendors from SoCal and beyond — all offering sizes XL and up

Featured in Vogue, Forbes, and NPR, Thick Thrift isn’t just a market — it’s a movement. Come ready to shop, connect, and celebrate in a space built for us, by us.

Why It Matters

Your ticket helps keep vendor fees low and supports the infrastructure behind this inclusive experience. Thank you for showing up for plus size fashion and the small businesses that power it.

Note: All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your email confirmation is your ticket.

Get your tickets here.

For more events go here.

Follow for updates: @thickthriftla

Let’s shop, shine, and leave with bags full and hearts fuller.

Exclusive! BAACAL Designer Warehouse Sale – 1 Day Only!
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:30 | BAACAL Studio, 8966 Benson Ave, Montclair, California, 91763, United States
We’re stepping into the holiday season with style, and BAACAL is inviting you to shop consciously and fabulously at their Designer Warehouse Sale on Saturday, November 22.

From 10 AM to 4:30 PM, explore a curated selection of:

Samples, jewelry, and model shoes

Accessories, vintage gems, and rare archival pieces

Inclusive sizing from 4 to 24

Whether you’re hunting for one-of-a-kind finds or elevating your everyday wardrobe, this is your chance to snag designer pieces that speak to your unique style.

Bring a friend, tag BAACAL on social, and you’ll receive a special gift — while supplies last.

Where to Find It:BAACAL Studio8966 Benson Ave, Unit HMontclair, CA 91763Call: 323.240.7021Follow: @BAACALofficial

This event is for the fashion lovers, the slow fashion champions, and anyone who believes in elevated essentials made for us. Come ready to shop and be seen at Baacal’s Designer Warehouse Sale!

Shop BAACAL here.

For more events go here.

FREE Plus Size Clothing Swap with Gordita y Bonita!
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown LA
The Gordita Y Bonita Community Plus Size Clothing Swap is back and we are making space, making friends, and making fashion accessible.

This is more than a clothing swap. It is a safe space rooted in fat liberation, anti capitalism, Queer and BiPOC centered community care. It is where plus size baddies come together to reclaim style, smash systems of oppression, and leave with cute clothes for free.

If you wear a size 14 or XL and up, this space was created with you in mind.

Location details will be emailed the morning of the swap. To receive the address, be sure to subscribe to the email list when you RSVP.

Free street parking available.

How It Works

Clean out your closet and bring gently used pieces that no longer serve you. Think elevated, loved, and ready for their next life.

• Bring up to 40 items maximum• Shoes, bags, and jewelry must be placed in clear ziplock bags• Drop your items on the designated tables• Browse and take what you love. No tickets. No points. No permission needed• You do not have to bring clothes in order to take clothes• Take as many pieces as you want

All remaining clothing will be donated to nonprofit thrift stores to keep the cycle of community care going.

What Not to Bring

We are building abundance, not clutter. Please do not bring:

• Stained, smelly, damaged, or unwashed items• Clothing with broken zippers, missing buttons, heavy pilling, or visible wear• Items smaller than XL or size 14• More than 40 pieces• Extra bags intended solely for donation. Please donate directly to nonprofit thrift stores if you have additional items

Why This Matters

This Plus Size Only swap is an intentional act of resistance. Against Eurocentric beauty standards. Against capitalism. Against climate change. Against the idea that plus size bodies should have limited access to style.

We believe fashion is for every body. We believe community care is radical. We believe sharing resources builds power.

Keeping It Free

This event is created and organized by Chelly, CEO and founder of XiCaliProducts. These swaps take real labor, time, and heart to produce multiple times a year.

To help keep this event free and sustainable, guests are invited to support by shopping the handmade CBD remedies available in studio during the swap. XiCaliProducts creates products designed to help cycle breakers reduce anxiety and stress, relieve headaches and migraines, and care for their skin naturally.

Community powered. Liberation focused. Style abundant.

Pull up. Bring your pieces. Leave with new looks and new friends.

REMEMBER! Location will be revealed once you RSVP! Do that here.

For more events, visit the TCF events calendar.

Señoras Night In: Skincare, Sound Healing, Y Sisterhood
2026-02-25 19:15 - 21:00 | 1206 Maple Ave, 1206 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90015, United States
Señora Nights In is a tender, intentional gathering designed for the women and femmes who are constantly pouring into others and rarely pause long enough to be poured into themselves. From 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM at Studio 910, 1206 Maple Ave in Downtown Los Angeles, this intimate evening creates space for glow, grounding, and genuine connection.

The experience opens with a guided skincare ritual led by Chelly, founder of XiCali Products. Known for her plant based formulations and community rooted approach to wellness, Chelly will walk guests through a nourishing facial ritual designed to cleanse, replenish, and protect the skin. This is not just about products. It is about tending to yourself with intention and honoring your body in real time.

As the skin settles into its glow, the room shifts into stillness. Laura Olvera of Primitiva Movmnt guides a deeply immersive sound bath designed to calm the nervous system and soften the noise of daily life. Through layered frequencies and gentle facilitation, guests are invited into a state of rest that feels both restorative and communal.

This is not a networking event. It is not a workshop. It is not a performance.

It is a night for softness.A night for care.A night to be surrounded by women choosing presence over pressure.

Wear something comfortable. Bring something to rest on. Come ready to receive.

Space is intentionally limited to preserve intimacy.

Los Angeles, this is your reminder that rest is not indulgent. It is necessary.

RSVP here.

For more events, visit the TCF events calendar.

Big Bodied Baddies in Ballet
2026-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 | TTB Dance Studio, 1819 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States
TTB Dance and Big Bodied Baddies partner up for a very special ballet experience!

Because ballet is for all bodies.

Join us at TTB’s studio for a beginner friendly ballet class designed to build confidence, introduce foundational technique, and create space for plus size dancers to move boldly and beautifully.

What to Expect from Big Bodied Baddies

Led by Stephanie, owner of TTB and your instructor for the day, this welcoming class will guide you through:

• Introductory ballet positions and alignment• Foundational technique to help you feel confident in any ballet setting• Barre exercises and center floor work• A supportive environment rooted in body respect and encouragement

Whether this is your first plié or your return to the barre, this class centers accessibility, joy, and confidence.

Ballet shoes or grippy socks are preferred.

Important Details

There are only 10 tickets available per class to ensure an intimate and supportive experience. If you have been waiting for a sign to try ballet in a space that celebrates your body, this is it.

Tickets are on sale now here!

For more events like this, visit TCF’s event calendar.

Spots will move quickly. Secure yours and come claim your space at the barre.

Love Letter 2 Fat People
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | 326 23rd St, 326 23rd St, Oakland, California, 94612, United States
Credit: Roberto Hund/Pexels

An evening devoted to fat QTBIPOC joy, artistry, remembrance, and resistance.

Love Letter to Fat People is a gathering created for fat QTBIPOC folks and the people who love us. It is a space where our stories are centered, our bodies are celebrated, and our creativity is treated as sacred. This is the first of what promises to be many intentional convenings uplifting fat QTBIPOC experiences and imagination.

The night invites guests into an intimate journey of storytelling and poetry with featured artists Devon Devine, aja lenae, and Joanna Villegas, whose work explores tenderness, survival, pleasure, and power through a fat liberation lens.

An altar will be present in honor of our fat ancestors. Guests are invited to bring a small offering to recognize those who taught us how to live unapologetically, those who were denied the chance to feel beloved in their bodies, and those who dreamed of the liberation we continue to build. This collective remembrance grounds the evening in gratitude and lineage.

For those ready to share their own magic, an open mic creates space for community voices to rise. Whether poetry, reflection, or story, your expression is welcome.

The gathering also includes hands on ritual and joy. Create a custom herbal jar with Mia Acosta, and explore pleasure centered offerings from Pleasure Brujita. The evening will be documented by photographer Destiny, capturing the beauty and brilliance of the space.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale from $5 to $20, with a firm commitment to No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds. Those with the means are encouraged to give generously. Proceeds are shared equally, with half supporting Nomadic Bookshop and half going directly to the artists who make the night possible.

This is more than an event. It is devotion.To our bodies.To our stories.To the fat futures we deserve.

Get Tickets here!

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Making Waves Fat Swim
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Avenue, Albany, California, 94706, United States
A Bay Area tradition since the 1980s, Making Waves Fat Swim is a volunteer run weekly swim created by and for self identified fat people. Held most Sundays throughout the year, this longstanding community space brings people together for movement, play, connection, and support in a fat positive environment.

Making Waves is more than swim time. It is a respectful, supportive space where fat people gather without judgment to exercise, float, splash, train, laugh, and build community. All genders and LGBTQIA+ fat folks are welcome.

This is a fat positive space. Discussions of dieting or weight loss are not allowed. The intention is to maintain an environment centered on body autonomy, joy, and affirmation.

Participants have exclusive use of the indoor pool during swim time. The locker room, showers, changing areas, and ADA bathrooms are shared with the general facility.

Cost

Suggested minimum contribution is $10 and up, payable in the pool area, not at the front desk.

Accepted forms of payment:• Cash• CashApp: $MAKINGWAVESFATSWIM• Zelle: fatswim@gmail.com

Venmo is no longer accepted.

Those who are able to contribute more than the suggested minimum are encouraged to do so. The cost to rent the pool and maintain liability insurance remains the same regardless of attendance. Contributions help sustain the swim. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Sign In

There is a sign in sheet located on the bench against the windows nearest the pool door. All participants are asked to sign in, even if unable to contribute financially. Those who cannot pay are encouraged to speak with the host. Sign in records help sustain the program.

About the Community

Since the Coordinating Committee began managing the swim in late 2015, there have been ongoing conversations about what makes Making Waves so meaningful. At its core, the swim is rooted in cultivating a respectful and supportive community that centers fat people and keeps diet talk and weight loss discussions outside the pool.

The Fat Swim continues because of the energy, care, and financial support of its community.

Who It’s For

All self identified fat people are welcome.

Organizers have addressed questions about the use of a 200 pound definition of being fat. They acknowledge that it is an imperfect measure, as 200 pounds can look very different on different bodies. After exploring various approaches over the years, they have not identified a clearer alternative and ask participants to honor the spirit and intention of the space.

Questions

For questions about cost or payment, contact Making Waves via Instagram at @makingwavesfatswim or email fatswim@gmail.com.

Those in the Bay Area looking for joyful, affirming movement in community will find Making Waves to be a welcoming space to dive in.

For more information visit https://makingwavesswim.com/.

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Fat Babe Clothing Swap
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Black Bird Rising, 5838 Germantown Ave, Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, United States
Philly babes, this one is for you.

A collaborative plus size clothing swap is returning this March, bringing together community, conscious fashion, and size inclusive style in a space designed for connection and care. Created in collaboration with local organizers, this event invites plus size folks to refresh their wardrobes in a way that is social, sustainable, and rooted in mutual support.

If you love the thrill of the find and believe fashion should work for our bodies and the planet, mark your calendar for this clothing swap.

Black Bird Rising5838 Germantown Ave, Suite 100Philadelphia, PA 19144

Tickets + Donation Information

The suggested donation is $8 to $20. Funds go toward space rental and necessary supplies. Any remaining funds will be donated to Project HOME in Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to empowering adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty through housing, employment, medical care, and education initiatives.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

To secure a ticket, send payment via Venmo to @RaniSG. Last four digits: 3999.

Interested in volunteering? Volunteers do not need to purchase a ticket.

For questions, contact:rsilvermangitin@gmail.comfatbabephilly@gmail.com

What Is a Clothing Swap?

A clothing swap is a fun, sustainable way to redistribute clothing and reduce textile waste. Participants bring gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories they no longer wear and trade for new to them pieces brought by others.

There is no required one to one exchange. You do not need to bring the same number of items that you take home.

Unswapped items will be donated to local organizations including Punks with Lunch, Sisters Affirming Sisters, Philly AIDS, and The Wardrobe.

In addition to the swap, attendees can expect vendors selling artwork and other goods, plus an on site tattoo artist offering a “fat babe” flash.

What to Bring

• Clothing size XL and up• Clothing for all gender identities and presentations• Accessories and shoes welcome• Maximum of one trash bag of items

Items must be new or lightly used and in good condition. Please do not bring anything stained or anything you would not be excited to receive.

Not accepted:• Underwear• Socks

About the Space

Black Bird Rising is a healing and wellness community centering the needs and flourishing of Black, Queer/LGBTQIA2S+, and Trans identifying people and those who love and support them.

Accessibility notes:• One step at the entrance with a portable ramp available• All activities on the main floor• Restroom accessible for mobility devices

Health + Safety

An air purifier will be running throughout the event. Guests who are physically able are required to wear a high quality mask such as a KN95 or equivalent. Cloth and standard surgical masks are not permitted.

Please do not attend if you have been recently exposed to Covid or the flu, or if you are experiencing cold, flu, or Covid symptoms.

Community care is part of the vibe.

For our Philly readers, this swap is a beautiful example of what happens when plus size fashion, sustainability, and intentional community intersect. If you attend, let us know what treasures you find.

To see more from Fat Babe Philly visit here.

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