LGBTQ Businesses & Organizations in San Jose, CA

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!

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

The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center opened its doors on March 1, 1981 in a two-room storefront on Keyes St. in south downtown San Jose. A year earlier, the DeFrank Center's founders had watched with concern as Santa Clara County residents voted to repeal ordinances extending housing and employment protections to lesbians and gay men. The new DeFrank Center emerged from a desire to respond to this setback. As its first visitors entered they crossed the threshold to a new era of possibility for the LGBTQ+ community of the South Bay, and they celebrated an important victory. Since then, the Billy DeFrank Center has continued to inspire purposeful action and ensure a safe place to gather for all in our community. More than four decades have passed since those modest beginnings on Keyes St. Today the Billy DeFrank Center serves a large and diverse community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and nonbinary people of all ages and backgrounds find the resources they need by connecting with the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center. Each week over a thousand people visit us at our current quarters on The Alameda, and many more call our Billy DeFrank Resources telephone number. From as far north as Foster City and as far south as Gilroy, people visit and call seeking information about what is happening at the Billy DeFrank Center, and what LGBTQ+ affirming services are available in the community. While the DeFrank Center's history is 12 years shorter than the Stonewall events of 1969, our movement is fueled by the events of that time. William Price (a.k.a. Billy DeFrank) was part of the LGBTQ+ activism in the 1970's. He was a popular African American activist who loved everyone. He financially supported many LGBTQ+ organizations and causes via his drag performances as Billy DeFrank. Although he died of a heart attack in 1980, the Billy DeFrank Center embraces his Spirit of Inclusion, Love and Generosity. The DeFrank Center is “a place to call home" as a building with his heart. The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center provides community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to the Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ People and their Allies. The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center strives to be the community's premier resource hub and a recognized leader in promoting health, strength, diversity and inclusiveness.