SF LGBT Center

“There’s something powerful about knowing that you’re not alone. Just knowing that you can drop into a space and learn new tools or just be with other people.” — Nick Ward, Community Programs Manager This year, as we approach Pride season, a time when our community comes together to celebrate our identities and advocate for equality, we invite you to "Spring into Action" and support the SF LGBT Center today.  Your donation is essential to sustaining the Center's vital programs and ensuring it can continue to provide sanctuary and support for LGBTQ+ individuals for many years to come. If you make your gift by June 30th, every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be MATCHED by our generous partners at Redwood Credit Union. Make your donation today: https://lnkd.in/gNVSwwM

Check out our upcoming June events! 📍 We’ve got a mix of offerings happening at the Center and events we’re proud to support for #Pride month. View our full list of events via our website calendar here: https://lnkd.in/gZWAu6su HIGHLIGHTS: 🏙️ Gather with other TLGBQ+ employees and job seekers for this Wednesday's TLGBQ+ Employment Mixer. 📽️ We’re proud to support Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project - QWOCMAP 20th annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival and Fresh Meat Festival of Trans & Queer Performance! 🎶 Black Gay Church presents Sanctuary, a Black queer afro-fantasy and theatrical production reimagining church through Black queer ever-evolving spirituality, myth, folklore & culture. ✨ For folks looking for community and connection, join us for Fresh Starts: A Trans Femme Group as we head on over to The Transgender District, or flow with us at our monthly Queer and Well yoga class led by Ki Charles. 🌱 We're entering our self-care era this Pride season! In partnership with Mukunda Studio and TendWell Collective, we're hosting the Pride Summer Wellbeing Fair! This FREE event offers a spiritual and holistic approach to self-care where folks can connect and celebrate their wellbeing. You’ll get access to over 18 local LGBTQ+ practitioners, mini-treatments, group classes, conversation circles, and more! Help us spread the word and tag your friends. 🌈

Join us in congratulating Center board member Jeff Riles for being honored as one of San Francisco Business Times' OUTstanding Voices for 2024. 📰 🎉 Beyond deserved! OUTstanding voices honors leaders paving the way for LGBTQ equality in the workplace. We're thrilled to see Jeff's years of fiery dedication to the Center's mission and leadership celebrated alongside an array of LGBTQ+ community luminaries. Thanks to the San Francisco Business Times for this incredible recognition! #Pride

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our first-ever Block Party. 🎉 We welcomed 1.5k+ community members into our iconic purple building and Waller Street to celebrate the start of the Pride season. A shout out to everyone involved in making this event possible: staff, small business vendors, community partners, Headprint Studio, Fierce Fat Flea Market, BAAITS for their land acknowledgment and performance, Ms Ruby Red Munro, Sir Joq, Newoncé, Helixir, drag performers, entertainers, deep in vogue performers, Queer Vibes artists, art exhibits curators, sponsors, and volunteers. Check out and download your Building the Block photos: https://lnkd.in/gSd6BMcb 📸 Rosen Creative House / Naima Naz

“If I were to talk to the person who walked into the Center, who was like quiet, kinda shy, a little lost, I would let them know that the Center's got you. And that this is a beautiful step in the right direction to reach your goals.” — Ki Charles, Queer & Well Yoga Instructor This year, as we approach Pride season, a time when our community comes together to celebrate our identities and advocate for equality, we invite you to "Spring into Action" and support the SF LGBT Center today. Your donation is essential to sustaining the Center's vital programs and ensuring it can continue to provide sanctuary and support for LGBTQ+ individuals for many years to come. If you make your gift by June 30th, every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be MATCHED by our generous partners at Redwood Credit Union. Make your donation today: https://lnkd.in/gNVSwwM

📣 The Center will be closed to the public on Monday, June 3rd, and Tuesday, June 4th, for staff training. It will be available only to those with an appointment. Regular operating hours will resume on Wednesday, June 5th. Thank you for your patience!  💜 Center Team

“Now is the time to bring community together and experience queer joy” — Timothy Hampton Our Director of Cultural Programs, Timothy Hampton, spoke with Reggie Aqui at ABC7 News this morning about Building the Block Purple Pride Party. Check out their conversation and be sure to join us THIS Saturday, June 1st, from 10 am to 4 pm for our first-ever Block Party! Event is FREE and welcome to all ages. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g-kPTxmf View the whole segment here: https://lnkd.in/gw5Xqd4w

We’re only a few days away from Pride season, and the Center is bringing you all the best and brightest Pride events all month! From this Saturday’s inaugural Center Building the Block: Purple Pride Party to mid-June’s Summer Wellbeing Fair in partnership with Mukunda Studios and TendWell Collective, we’re offering spaces for our community to connect, celebrate, and cultivate queer joy! We also have a host of community partners bringing you the triumphant return of queer and trans-centric film festivals, Black queer afro-fantasy and theatrical productions, vibrant community gathering spaces, live performances, and so much more. Check out our Pride 2024 website landing page (https://lnkd.in/gZWAu6su) to learn about our Pride fundraising partners, RSVP to our complete list of events, and check back weekly for more event announcements to come!

The countdown begins 🎉 We are officially one week away from Building the Block: Purple Pride Party! Here’s an event info guide for everything you need to know. 💜 🗓️ Saturday, June 1st, 2024 | 10am to 4pm 📍SF LGBT Center (1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102) 🎟️ FREE & Open to all ages To RSVP and learn more about Building the Block, visit https://lnkd.in/gnd_i5Zt Still have questions? DM us or email [email protected] 🎨 Art by the amazing Armaan Mumtaz (they/them) #BuildingtheBlock #Pride2024 

MicQueerPhone is BACK! 🎤💞 Join us for an unforgettable evening of talent, laughter, and queer expression at the SF LGBT Center on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM. This month's theme is "Out & Proud" with the intention of building off of the idea of what pride, queer joy, and doing what gives you life means to the community. Performers can draw from whichever artistic expression they prefer, whether that's music, poetry, stand-up comedy, or storytelling. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply looking for a fun night out, this open mic night is the perfect platform to showcase your skills or enjoy the incredible talents of others. We welcome everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, to come and support our vibrant queer community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow artists, make new friends, and celebrate the power of self-expression. Grab your friends and mark your calendars for a night of laughter, love, and pure entertainment at MicQueerPhone Open Mic Night! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gdbsd5TW Sign up as a performer: https://lnkd.in/e3Crwjy9