This week, TAX Magazine marked the release of its sixth issue, Diverge, with back-to-back launch parties in New York and Los Angeles—two nights, two cities, one very good excuse to celebrate. In a 24-hour blur, the magazine brought together actors, designers, nightlife icons, creators, musicians, and editors for what felt like an underground variety show in real time, from ever-sexy Music For A While in NYC to the Black-and-queer-owned Godspeed Labs in LA.

Guests including Hunter Doohan, Peter Do, Amanda Lepore, Haley Kalil, BBNO$, Denzel Dion, Psyiconic (Terri Joe), and many more came out to toast the 370-page Fall/Winter 2025 issue, which explores the beauty of straying from the expected path—creatively, culturally, and intimately. The dual-coast celebration underscored what Issue [6], Diverge, is all about: creative freedom, queer expression, and following your own map.

The TAX team would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, Gay Water, Superbird Tequila, UME Plum Liqueur, Besa Mi Vino, and Ten to One Rum, our amazing DJs, P_A_T, Evan Kline, Shane Thomas, and Jooieworld, and our two wonderful venues, Music for A While in NYC, and Godspeed Labs in LA.

View New York photos HERE, shot by Anneliese Horowitz

View Los Angeles photos HERE shot by Joey Pucino