**YAOI★ THE RAVE — UNOFFICIAL ANIME EXPO 2026 AFTER PARTY** **featuring... our SPECIAL guest.. GLOOMY BEAR!! Yaoi x Gloomy Exclusive Pop-Up + Meet the grizzly IRL<3** *YAOI★ THE RAVE returns to Los Angeles for an unofficial Anime Expo 2026 weekend after party — a late-night boys love rave built for yaoi fans, bara enjoyers, BL cosplayers, anime lovers, and everyone looking for the most unhinged con-weekend dancefloor in LA.* Taking over Los Globos on Friday, July 3rd, this special Anime Expo weekend edition brings together DJs, gogo boys, cosplay, contests, pop-up shopping, and full yaoi rave chaos from 9PM–2AM. **Expect:** **★ Boys kissing contest** **★ BL cosplay contest** **★ Yaoi + bara gogo boys** **★ Exclusive pop-up shop** **★ Local DJs spinning anime-adjacent club, hyperpop, dance, rave, and underground sounds** **★ A room full of con-weekend freaks, lovers, rivals, gym boys, pretty boys, and main characters** *Whether you’re coming straight from Anime Expo, dressing for the BL cosplay contest, meeting your convention crush, or just looking for the best unofficial Anime Expo after party in Los Angeles, YAOI★ THE RAVE is your Friday night destination.* **Friday, July 3rd 9PM–2AM at Los Globos — Los Angeles** *This is an independent unofficial after party. YAOI★ THE RAVE is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Anime Expo or SPJA.* Presented by Subculture Party. This is an 18+ event