Join LGBTQ community events in Oakland, CA celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the LGBTQ community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.
Join us for a soulful in-person vibe celebrating Black cis & trans womyn's creativity and self-care!
Find Your Light Black Cis and Trans Womyn's Creative Wellness Experience
Join us for a 3-day in person journey designed exclusively for Black cis and trans womyn! Dive into creative wellness activities that help you connect, heal, and shine. It's all about embracing your light, expressing yourself, and supporting each other in a safe space. Don't miss out on this chance to nurture your spirit and creativity surrounded by amazing womyn just like you!
Thursday, 09, 17.00 -
Thursday, 09, 22.00
Oakland,
CA
_$25
MHTI Conference centers the care & support for those who sit at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.
Mental Health at the Intersections: From Joy to Justice uplifts the mental health and well-being of Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (QTBIPOC) communities and practitioners. Rooted in community care, trauma-informed practice, and collective liberation, this gathering explores how joy, cultural wisdom, and shared healing move us toward justice.
Thursday, 21, 08.30 -
Thursday, 21, 16.00
Oakland,
CA
_$25
Get ready to dance the night away and immerse yourself in the vibrant psychedelic culture of 2026 at the ultimate afterparty!
Psychedelic Culture 2026 is keeping the energy flowing with our official Afterparty at El Rio SF, a beloved queer, BIPOC‑run neighborhood bar and community space in the heart of the Mission District, just a short trip from the Brava Theater.
We’re creating a night that feels true to Chacruna’s vibe: warm, welcoming, and lively with conversation, music, and celebration alongside our beautiful community of attendees, speakers, and Chacruna's extended family.
El Rio offers a beautiful mix of indoor and outdoor space, with a dance floor, patio, and plenty of room to move between party and chill, connection and integration. Join us to unwind after the conference, keep the conversations going, and celebrate the many voices and stories that make Psychedelic Culture so special.
🪐 Sunday, April 19th ~ YES, Bicycle Day!
🪐 From 9:30pm to 12:30am PT
🪐 At El Rio SF (3158 Mission St, San Francisco)
Come savour the best psychedelic holiday with a wonderful crowd, and stay tuned for more details on music and special moments as we get closer — can’t wait to see you at the Psychedelic Culture 2026 Afterparty at El Rio!
Sunday, 19, 21.30 -
Sunday, 19, 23.59
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Galería de la Raza and Chillonas bring DRAGIARTE to Studio 24 with featured icon, Norman Zelaya, being put in drag for the first time!
Join Galería de la Raza and Chillonas for Dragiarte! A celebration of all things queer, Latine, and DRAG with hostesses Sally Limón and La Chucha Rude as they transform chicano icon Norman Zelaya.
Norman Antonio Zelaya was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He has published stories in ZYZZYVA, NY Tyrant,14 Hills, Cipactli, Apogee Journal, among others. He is a founding member of Los Delicados, and has performed extensively throughout the US with them. Zelaya has appeared on stage, in film and in the squared circle as luchador, "Super Pulga". Currently, he lives and works in San Francisco's Mission District as a special education teacher.
Chillonas is a Latinx+ Queer nightlife event produced by La Chucha Rude and Sally Limón. Birthed in San Francisco, Chillonas fosters a space centering, but not exclusive to, Latinx music, drag, and other forms of art.
This is a 21+ event. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Tickets:
$15 Presale - $20 at Door
Saturday, 28, 19.00 -
Saturday, 28, 22.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
FLUID Open Mic is a live band open mic where artists get to show up as they are.
Every 3rd Thursday, singers, rappers, poets, and creatives share their work in a room that feels supportive, real, and pressure-free.
This is not about going viral.
It’s about being heard.
No auditions. No competition. Just community.
1000+ Bay Area artists have touched this stage since 2020.
Thursday, 19, 19.30 -
Thursday, 19, 22.00
Oakland,
CA
_$25
Join us for a soulful in-person vibe celebrating Black cis & trans womyn's creativity and self-care!
Find Your Light Black Cis and Trans Womyn's Creative Wellness Experience
Join us for a 3-day in person journey designed exclusively for Black cis and trans womyn! Dive into creative wellness activities that help you connect, heal, and shine. It's all about embracing your light, expressing yourself, and supporting each other in a safe space. Don't miss out on this chance to nurture your spirit and creativity surrounded by amazing womyn just like you!
Thursday, 19, 19.30 - Thursday, 19, 22.00
Oakland, CA
49.87
MHTI Conference centers the care & support for those who sit at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.
Mental Health at the Intersections: From Joy to Justice uplifts the mental health and well-being of Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (QTBIPOC) communities and practitioners. Rooted in community care, trauma-informed practice, and collective liberation, this gathering explores how joy, cultural wisdom, and shared healing move us toward justice.
Thursday, 19, 19.30 - Thursday, 19, 22.00
Oakland, CA
135.23
Get ready to dance the night away and immerse yourself in the vibrant psychedelic culture of 2026 at the ultimate afterparty!
Psychedelic Culture 2026 is keeping the energy flowing with our official Afterparty at El Rio SF, a beloved queer, BIPOC‑run neighborhood bar and community space in the heart of the Mission District, just a short trip from the Brava Theater.
We’re creating a night that feels true to Chacruna’s vibe: warm, welcoming, and lively with conversation, music, and celebration alongside our beautiful community of attendees, speakers, and Chacruna's extended family.
El Rio offers a beautiful mix of indoor and outdoor space, with a dance floor, patio, and plenty of room to move between party and chill, connection and integration. Join us to unwind after the conference, keep the conversations going, and celebrate the many voices and stories that make Psychedelic Culture so special.
🪐 Sunday, April 19th ~ YES, Bicycle Day!
🪐 From 9:30pm to 12:30am PT
🪐 At El Rio SF (3158 Mission St, San Francisco)
Come savour the best psychedelic holiday with a wonderful crowd, and stay tuned for more details on music and special moments as we get closer — can’t wait to see you at the Psychedelic Culture 2026 Afterparty at El Rio!
Thursday, 19, 19.30 - Thursday, 19, 22.00
San Francisco, CA
39.19
UC Law SF OUTLAW represents the vibrant student culture at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, where legal education meets community commitment. This affinity organization embodies UC Law SF's foundational principle—established in 1878—of placing students close to where they will practice law, now extending far beyond traditional courtrooms into diverse legal fields and communities throughout San Francisco and beyond.
Located in San Francisco, CA, OUTLAW is part of a rich tradition of student organizations that serve as the cornerstones of campus life. The organization brings together students of different backgrounds to celebrate shared identities, promote justice, and foster meaningful professional relationships. By creating spaces for connection, mentorship, and mutual support, OUTLAW helps students navigate law school while building the diverse networks that strengthen the legal profession.
UC Law SF's recent rebranding and campus modernization reflect the institution's evolution toward redefining legal education for the 21st century. The school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion permeates every aspect of student life, with affinity organizations like OUTLAW playing a central role. These groups provide not just social connection but also professional development, cultural celebration, and advocacy opportunities that prepare students to become leaders in their communities.
At its core, OUTLAW embodies UC Law SF's vision of developing lawyers and leaders equipped to address contemporary legal challenges. The organization's open membership policy ensures that all students can participate in building inclusive community, reflecting the school's values. Through OUTLAW, students access the mentorship, professional connections, and supportive networks essential for success—whether in litigation, policy, technology law, or the many other legal fields that define San Francisco's legal landscape.
Since 1980, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom has been a pioneering community of LGBTQI legal professionals based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to creating a world where LGBTQI people live with dignity and equality under the law. Founded with the groundbreaking mission of encouraging LGBTQI legal professionals to become judges at a time when no openly LGBTQI judges existed, BALIF has grown into a transformative force for justice and inclusion in the legal profession.
BALIF's impact extends far beyond its membership. The organization was instrumental in founding the AIDS Legal Referral Panel in 1983, which has since provided free and low-cost legal assistance to over 72,000 people. BALIF played a pivotal role in authoring resolutions that became California Assembly Bill 2601, prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. The organization's leadership helped establish the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association and the Lavender Law Conference, now major national gatherings for LGBTQI legal professionals.
Today, BALIF's mission encompasses advocacy, justice, community empowerment, and professional development. The organization values LGBTQI justice, equality, community empowerment, development, diversity, and inclusion in everything it does. Through committees focused on amicus work, judiciary endorsements, law student programs, diversity and equity, and community activism, BALIF continues to strengthen professional and social ties among its members while building coalitions to combat discrimination. With over 40 years of history serving the San Francisco Bay Area legal community, BALIF remains committed to advancing LGBTQI rights through legal expertise, community connection, and unwavering advocacy.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the National Trans Bar Association represents a vital community of legal professionals committed to advancing trans rights and supporting underrepresented voices in the legal field. The NTBA is a bar association by and for trans legal professionals and cisgender allies who share a deep commitment to supporting trans people both within and outside the legal profession. The organization deliberately welcomes individuals who have historically been marginalized in law, including trans and cisgender women and femmes, people of color, people who have experienced poverty, those with criminal justice system involvement, and members of immigrant communities. Members work across the full spectrum of legal practice—from government positions to nonprofit social justice organizations to private law firms—united by a shared mission to support trans people in the legal profession and increase the trans community's access to affordable, culturally competent legal services. The NTBA's diverse membership hails from different regions across the United States, bringing varied professional experiences and perspectives to the organization's work. Through annual reports, media engagement, and community outreach, the National Trans Bar Association continues to build an inclusive organization that recognizes the intersectional nature of social justice work and fosters bold, creative legal strategies to expand formal protections for transgender and gender nonconforming people.
