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- Time:
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Did you know that men who have sex with men make up to 74% of HIV infections in Santa Cruz County? Join us for anonymous rapid HIV testing. Oral swab results in 25 min!
It is better to know your status! Free bottles of lube for every tester. For more information call The Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422 or visit our website at www.diversitycenter.org.
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safe, confidential space for women from all tracks of life to converse and bond over light refreshments. Newcomers will be welcomed! Info: qqwomensgroup.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Do you like board games? How about card games? Perhaps you enjoy video games? Do you read for fun? If you answered
- Description:
- Groundhog Day
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- QMOC is a safe, private space for all men of color who are queer or questioning to have fun, discuss whatever is on their minds, and build community.
Questions? Reach us at qmoc.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Center for Compassion, 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- With Kristin Masters
An evening for those of us who identify as LGBTI/queer to explore how compassionate (
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:45pm
- Location:
- UCSC Media Theater
- Description:
- Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa will present a collection of videos, essays, performances, and an artist talk for the Issues and Artists Class. Info: http://artsites.ucsc.edu/visitingartist/VAP_Lecture_Series.html, http://www.devilbunny.org/.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
- Description:
- The Diversity Center offers people who find themselves somewhere on the transgender spectrum a place to meet others, access transgender resources, and explore the possibilities in a respectful and caring environment. Our Trans Community Coordinator is available to answer your questions and help you to access appropriate services and resources in Santa Cruz County.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- This is a new weekly group to inform individuals in the queer and allied community about the effects of substances in a non-judgmental manner that provides support for users without endorsing substance use. Info: Elia or Toby, suqitucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Del Sol Market, Watsonville, CA
- Description:
- Confidential testing in health van at Union and Riverside.
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center
- Description:
- For more information: Call Chris at the Diversity Center 831-425-5422 or email cybershrink4@yahoo.com
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95062
- Description:
- Community members are welcome to join us as we work together to survey and evaluate The Diversity Center programs.
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center
- Description:
- SHOP is now offering their highly trained peer test counselors to give a free, confidential, non-judgmental counseling session and HIV test right in the Cantu. NO BLOOD - NO NEEDLES. Info: 831.459.3772.
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- 113 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- Anonymous testing at Tribe - gay and bi men's center.
For more information call 427-3900.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Queers and queer allies are invited to enjoy food, drink, and each other. Stay connected with queers and queer issues on campus every Wednesday night. Info: queer@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center
- Description:
- First Thursday every month.
For bi-folks, bi-curious, bi-supportive friends, family and partners. Eat, schmooze, meet local bi-folks and build community in a relaxing social environment. We're friendly and enjoy talking and having fun together. Poly friends are welcome.
Please bring some food and non-alcoholic beverage to share (there is a Safeway nearby at Morrissey and Water).
- Time:
- 7:45pm
- Location:
- Dance Synergy 9055 Soquel Dr, Aptos, Ca 95003
- Description:
- Every Thursday
$15/lesson or $50/month of four lessons (if paid in advance)
Dances TBD
For more info contact Eileen at sandpointidgirl@yahoo.com or call the Dance Synergy studio at (831) 661-0235 or send email to: info@dance-synergy.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Wondering what the Bible has to say about social justice? Join FEAST: Progressive Christians at UCSC as we explore the system-subverting message of the Bible. We welcome different perspectives and all levels of knowledge! Info: http://www.uccmsantacruz.org/FEAST/Welcome.html.
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House Bar, 529 Seabright Ave, SC.
- Description:
- If you're over 21 and looking for the queer Santa Cruz nightlife, look no further! A description of this nocturnal neomorph can be found http://www.cityonahillpress.com/2009/02/12/rainbow-room-revives-gay-nightlife-in-santa-cruz/
. Have fun!
- Location:
- Windtree in the Santa Cruz Mountains
- Description:
- February 5th-7th
Cost: $50 - $100 sliding scale (food and lodging included)
Join us to co-create a magical weekend where we explore, share, and delight in our gifts, discover our commonalities, celebrate our uniqueness, delving deep in body and spirit, we create delicious container for healing and play. We gather together as healers to share, dis-cover what we know, nurture each other, and share tips and tricks. WindTree offers many inside, heated spaces. We will prepare food communally. Please bring your own bedding. Parking is a hassle at my castle, Don’t be a fool, carpool!
If you are called to attend, email or call by January 31st
Kwai (831) 818-2528 kwai6969@gmail.com
Nikira (831) 419-9361 nikira.toshiko@gmail.com
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- (formerly known as the GLBTINetwork) QSU is a group of queer and ally students dedicated to voicing and advancing the needs of the queer community at UCSC. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues affecting our campus and to plan events for each quarter. Info: gbltn@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safer space for all of UCSC's Gender Deviants, Transgendered, Transsexual, Genderqueer, Androgynous, Trannyfag, Soffas, Third Gendered, Two-Spirit, Gender non-conforming, Non-Identified, Intersexed individuals and their allies. Info: Julian, ucsc.blender@gmail.com
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave.
- Description:
- The Diversity Center hosts a movie the 1st and 2nd Fridays of the month at 7:00pm. For more information or to make suggestions about "Movie Night" or movies you would like to see please email movies@diversitycenter.org or call The Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422.
For information on the names of the movies that will be shown seee: http://diversitycenter.org/groups-and-programs/friday-night-movies/
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC: College 9/10 MPR
- Description:
- Last year, over 200 people showed up! All sexualities welcome to join in the fun. Info: Nicholas Margerite at nmargari@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- UC Santa Cruz Women’s Center presents LunaFest: short films by, for, and about Women on Saturday, February 6th at the Rio Theatre. The evening benefits the Breast Cancer Fund, WomenCARE Santa Cruz, and the ABC African-American Community Health Group.
Tickets: $13 general/$7 seniors/students
For more information, visit www.lunafest.org or contact 831.459.2159.
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House, 529 Seabright Ave, SC
- Description:
- 21 and up. No cover charge. A delicious swirl of House, Hip-Hop, Pop, Funk, Disco, and Retro. Info: 831.425.2900.
- Time:
- 1:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Oakes Lower Lawn (West Field)
- Description:
- Come play catch with your queer UCSC peers! Bring your own mitt and baseballs/ softballs if you have 'em. All levels welcome! Friendly and fun! Rain or shine! (If it's raining, we'll do something else together.) Info: Jacob, jlgraham@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- 532 Center St, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Free and confidential.
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safe, confidential space for women from all tracks of life to converse and bond over light refreshments. Newcomers will be welcomed! Info: qqwomensgroup.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Do you like board games? How about card games? Perhaps you enjoy video games? Do you read for fun? If you answered
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County 2425 Porter St, Suite 17 Soquel, CA
- Description:
- Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Public is welcome.
The location alternates by month. Please check http://diversitycenter.org/schedule/
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- QMOC is a safe, private space for all men of color who are queer or questioning to have fun, discuss whatever is on their minds, and build community.
Questions? Reach us at qmoc.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Location:
- Pogonip Park, SC
- Description:
- Depending on the pace of the group, we will cover 4-6 miles. Bring water and a flashlight. Directions - Google Map 715 Spring Street, SC. Info: Jamyrson, jamyrson@hotmail.com.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- This is a new weekly group to inform individuals in the queer and allied community about the effects of substances in a non-judgmental manner that provides support for users without endorsing substance use. Info: Elia or Toby, suqitucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Del Sol Market, Watsonville, CA
- Description:
- Confidential testing in health van at Union and Riverside.
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center
- Description:
- SHOP is now offering their highly trained peer test counselors to give a free, confidential, non-judgmental counseling session and HIV test right in the Cantu. NO BLOOD - NO NEEDLES. Info: 831.459.3772.
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- 113 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- Anonymous testing at Tribe - gay and bi men's center.
For more information call 427-3900.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Queers and queer allies are invited to enjoy food, drink, and each other. Stay connected with queers and queer issues on campus every Wednesday night. Info: queer@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
- Description:
- Open forum to discuss concerns/issues that are involved in polyamorous relationships. Feel free to bring your problems, solutions, friends, lovers, family, and some food.
For more information please contact:
moropeza@goldway.com
- Time:
- 7:45pm
- Location:
- Dance Synergy 9055 Soquel Dr, Aptos, Ca 95003
- Description:
- Every Thursday
$15/lesson or $50/month of four lessons (if paid in advance)
Dances TBD
For more info contact Eileen at sandpointidgirl@yahoo.com or call the Dance Synergy studio at (831) 661-0235 or send email to: info@dance-synergy.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Wondering what the Bible has to say about social justice? Join FEAST: Progressive Christians at UCSC as we explore the system-subverting message of the Bible. We welcome different perspectives and all levels of knowledge! Info: http://www.uccmsantacruz.org/FEAST/Welcome.html.
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House Bar, 529 Seabright Ave, SC.
- Description:
- If you're over 21 and looking for the queer Santa Cruz nightlife, look no further! A description of this nocturnal neomorph can be found http://www.cityonahillpress.com/2009/02/12/rainbow-room-revives-gay-nightlife-in-santa-cruz/
. Have fun!
- Description:
- Lincoln's Birthday
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- (formerly known as the GLBTINetwork) QSU is a group of queer and ally students dedicated to voicing and advancing the needs of the queer community at UCSC. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues affecting our campus and to plan events for each quarter. Info: gbltn@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safer space for all of UCSC's Gender Deviants, Transgendered, Transsexual, Genderqueer, Androgynous, Trannyfag, Soffas, Third Gendered, Two-Spirit, Gender non-conforming, Non-Identified, Intersexed individuals and their allies. Info: Julian, ucsc.blender@gmail.com
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave.
- Description:
- The Diversity Center hosts a movie the 1st and 2nd Fridays of the month at 7:00pm. For more information or to make suggestions about "Movie Night" or movies you would like to see please email movies@diversitycenter.org or call The Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422.
For information on the names of the movies that will be shown seee: http://diversitycenter.org/groups-and-programs/friday-night-movies/
- Time:
- 9:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Madison, e., and DJ A.D. present a return to the good life…The Royals…a drag king & queen indulgence. It promises to be a decadent night.
$5 cover
Proceeds benefit The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- Planet Gemini, 2110 N. Fremont St, Monterey, CA
- Description:
- You must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event.
Pride of Monterey County 1st Annual Valentine's Day Party
We have something for everyone:
*Speed Dating
*Gay Comedy
*DJ Dancing
*HOT..&..SEXY GoGo Dancer
Tickets
Will Call Tickets go on sale Jan 14th, 2010 and can be purchased at: http://www.montereypride.org
Regular Tickets
(Include: Gay Comedy, Speed Dating, DJ Dancing, GoGo Dancers)
$20.00
VIP Lounge Tickets
(Include: Gay Comedy, Speed Dating, DJ Dancing, GoGo Dancers PLUS - Lounge sitting & fireplace, Complementary Barefoot Wine & Champagne, Roses, Candy and separate no wait bar & restroom)
Advance Purchase - $35.00 (Jan 14 - Feb 1)
After Feb 1 - $40.00
VIP Lounge tickets are limited so purchase early.......
For more info visit
http://www.montereypride.org or call
Toll Free: 1-877-839-8407
Local: 831-275-0720
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 12:00am
- Location:
- Center Street Grill, 1001 Center St, SC
- Description:
- A new dance for a new decade….This year’s Red Hot Women’s Valentine’s Dance is Saturday, February 13th from 8pm to midnight at the Center Street Grill in downtown Santa Cruz. The restaurant will be serving a special Prix Fixe Valentine’s Dance Menu from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. We’ll take over the place exclusively at 8pm.
No host bar. DJ A.D. Door prizes. Plan to be there early and stay late.
21+
Tickets: $15
Purchase tickets in advance at Streetlight Records or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97256
Brought to you by LezCruz, Rivas Productions, The Diversity Center, and UCSC Cantu Center.
For more information, contact 831.425.5422
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House, 529 Seabright Ave, SC
- Description:
- 21 and up. No cover charge. A delicious swirl of House, Hip-Hop, Pop, Funk, Disco, and Retro. Info: 831.425.2900.
- Description:
- Valentine's Day
- Time:
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Moss Landing Harbor
- Description:
- Valentine's Day Paddle to Lunch,Elkhorn Slough by Kayak
Leaving from Moss Landing, we'll have a leisurely paddle through Elkhorn Slough. Winter birding is excellent with many species arriving into the slough to feast in the mudflats. Our trip will begin with a quiet observation of 20-30 sea otters that reside in Moss Landing Harbor. Beginners welcomed. After kayaking, we'll have an optional late lunch at the Sea Harvest Restaurant overlooking the harbor( gear and naturalist-led trip included; lunch is on your own).
$65
Contact kim at: bluewaterventures@sbcglobal.net or call 831-459-8548
Info at Trips for Women page at: http://www.bluewaterventures.org
- Time:
- 1:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Oakes Lower Lawn (West Field)
- Description:
- Come play catch with your queer UCSC peers! Bring your own mitt and baseballs/ softballs if you have 'em. All levels welcome! Friendly and fun! Rain or shine! (If it's raining, we'll do something else together.) Info: Jacob, jlgraham@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center Lounge 1117 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- The Diversity Center’s 60+ Senior Program offers opportunities to come together and build community.
Admission is Free
These gatherings are intended to bring our older and dynamic lesbians together in the LGBT Community Center for more casual socializing. There’ll be a movie, popcorn, old friends and new friends.
We’ll be watching Wanda Sykes HBO Comedy Special. It’s outrageously funny so mark the date on your calendar and please join us! We’ll also be discussing ideas for future meetings. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice & preferences heard.
For more information call the 60+ Senior line at 427-4012
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- For more Info:
Nikira Toshiko Hernandez
Queer Youth Program Coordinator
The Diversity Center
Phone: (831)425-5422
FAX: (831)425-0743
nhernandez@diversitycenter.org
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- This is an FTM support and social connections group. We meet every second and fourth Sunday of the month.
Todays meeting (the second sunday of the month) is open to FTMs and questioning individuals only. We welcome SOFFAS (Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies) on the fourth Sunday of the month.
Taj and Julian arrive half an hour early for anyone who wants to talk one-on-one outside of the group.
For more information email Taj Smith at tcsmith@slugmail.ucsc.edu or Julian Nelson at jeenelso@slugmail.ucsc.edu
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- 532 Center St, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Free and confidential.
- Time:
- 9:00pm
- Location:
- Franco’s Night Club 11256 Merrit St. Castroville, CA
- Description:
- Franco's Night Club is Celebrating its 20 year Anniversary.
Drag Show & Fine Dancing
21+ with ID Only
For more info: 831-633-2090 or 831-758-9266
- Description:
- Center Offices closed for President's Day
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Did you know that men who have sex with men make up to 74% of HIV infections in Santa Cruz County? Join us for anonymous rapid HIV testing. Oral swab results in 25 min!
It is better to know your status! Free bottles of lube for every tester. For more information call The Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422 or visit our website at www.diversitycenter.org.
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safe, confidential space for women from all tracks of life to converse and bond over light refreshments. Newcomers will be welcomed! Info: qqwomensgroup.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Do you like board games? How about card games? Perhaps you enjoy video games? Do you read for fun? If you answered
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- QMOC is a safe, private space for all men of color who are queer or questioning to have fun, discuss whatever is on their minds, and build community.
Questions? Reach us at qmoc.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Location:
- Pogonip Park, SC
- Description:
- Depending on the pace of the group, we will cover 4-6 miles. Bring water and a flashlight. Directions - Google Map 715 Spring Street, SC. Info: Jamyrson, jamyrson@hotmail.com.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
- Description:
- The Diversity Center offers people who find themselves somewhere on the transgender spectrum a place to meet others, access transgender resources, and explore the possibilities in a respectful and caring environment. Our Trans Community Coordinator is available to answer your questions and help you to access appropriate services and resources in Santa Cruz County.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- This is a new weekly group to inform individuals in the queer and allied community about the effects of substances in a non-judgmental manner that provides support for users without endorsing substance use. Info: Elia or Toby, suqitucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Del Sol Market, Watsonville, CA
- Description:
- Confidential testing in health van at Union and Riverside.
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Premier showing of the painting, The Magnolia Rose, 1853, Capitola
A showcase history of Mission Santa Cruz California when it was Mexico, including the Magnolia Rose Mansion which was a Mexican-Spanish Luxury Hotel build by the Castro's on the Esplanade in Capitola California, facing SouthWest.
10% of all proceeds from the sale of her painting and her book The Haunting of Mission Santa Cruz, Mexico, 1708 to 1876 will be donated to the Diversity Center.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center
- Description:
- SHOP is now offering their highly trained peer test counselors to give a free, confidential, non-judgmental counseling session and HIV test right in the Cantu. NO BLOOD - NO NEEDLES. Info: 831.459.3772.
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- 113 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- Anonymous testing at Tribe - gay and bi men's center.
For more information call 427-3900.
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. SC
- Description:
- An informal gathering of local business owners and professionals. For networking and just a little fun.
Drinks and snacks provided.
For more info call the Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422 or e-mail info@diversitycenter.org
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Queers and queer allies are invited to enjoy food, drink, and each other. Stay connected with queers and queer issues on campus every Wednesday night. Info: queer@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
- Description:
- Equality Action Project
For more information call (831) 515-4101 or e-mail info@homosexualagenda.org. Join our e-mail list
http://GLBT_Alliance@yahoogroups.org/
to stay informed about queer politics and actions and check our website
http://www.homosexualagenda.org/
- Time:
- 7:45pm
- Location:
- Dance Synergy 9055 Soquel Dr, Aptos, Ca 95003
- Description:
- Every Thursday
$15/lesson or $50/month of four lessons (if paid in advance)
Dances TBD
For more info contact Eileen at sandpointidgirl@yahoo.com or call the Dance Synergy studio at (831) 661-0235 or send email to: info@dance-synergy.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Wondering what the Bible has to say about social justice? Join FEAST: Progressive Christians at UCSC as we explore the system-subverting message of the Bible. We welcome different perspectives and all levels of knowledge! Info: http://www.uccmsantacruz.org/FEAST/Welcome.html.
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House Bar, 529 Seabright Ave, SC.
- Description:
- If you're over 21 and looking for the queer Santa Cruz nightlife, look no further! A description of this nocturnal neomorph can be found http://www.cityonahillpress.com/2009/02/12/rainbow-room-revives-gay-nightlife-in-santa-cruz/
. Have fun!
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- (formerly known as the GLBTINetwork) QSU is a group of queer and ally students dedicated to voicing and advancing the needs of the queer community at UCSC. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues affecting our campus and to plan events for each quarter. Info: gbltn@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safer space for all of UCSC's Gender Deviants, Transgendered, Transsexual, Genderqueer, Androgynous, Trannyfag, Soffas, Third Gendered, Two-Spirit, Gender non-conforming, Non-Identified, Intersexed individuals and their allies. Info: Julian, ucsc.blender@gmail.com
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Caller Tina Fields and band Noel Cragg and Chris Knepper.
Beginners are welcome. No partner is required! Even if you've never done contra dancing before, it's easy to learn as you go, because the
caller does a walk-through before each dance.
$10 or pay what you can
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238595420418&index=1#/event.php?eid=286379683976&index=1
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House, 529 Seabright Ave, SC
- Description:
- 21 and up. No cover charge. A delicious swirl of House, Hip-Hop, Pop, Funk, Disco, and Retro. Info: 831.425.2900.
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- The Diversity Center is pleased to welcome Reverend Jana Drakka, Zen priest and queer activist, for an evening of “Self Acceptance”. Details TBD
Creativity and practicality are the marks of her work. A gentle blending of skills, ancient and modern, and a Scottish sense of humor combine to make Jana’s work unique and invaluable. For more information about Rev Jana, please visit www.janadrakka.com.
- Time:
- 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Help shatter the myths and stereotypes!
Be a positive role model to the community as well as youth in schools
Become a Triangle Speaker
A Triangle Speaker works to eliminate the fear, prejudice, and hatred of LGBT individuals. A speaker sits on a presentation with 4 other panelists and speaks from their own personal experiences to dispel myths and stereotypes of LGBTA individuals.
Triangle Speakers does panel presentations throughout Santa Cruz County and Salinas in schools, organizations, and businesses. Panels are done whenever your schedule allows, we only ask our speakers to do at least 3 panel presentations per year.
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or a straight ally and would like to be a part of this important education project as a speaker or volunteer in another way, please RSVP for just one, free, no-commitment training date below. A light lunch is served:
For more information Call Triangle Speakers: (831) 425-5422, email: triangle@trianglespeakers.org visit: http://www.trianglespeakers.org.
- Time:
- 1:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Oakes Lower Lawn (West Field)
- Description:
- Come play catch with your queer UCSC peers! Bring your own mitt and baseballs/ softballs if you have 'em. All levels welcome! Friendly and fun! Rain or shine! (If it's raining, we'll do something else together.) Info: Jacob, jlgraham@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- For more Info:
Nikira Toshiko Hernandez
Queer Youth Program Coordinator
The Diversity Center
Phone: (831)425-5422
FAX: (831)425-0743
nhernandez@diversitycenter.org
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- 532 Center St, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Free and confidential.
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, 95003
- Description:
- Info: info@QYTF.org.
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safe, confidential space for women from all tracks of life to converse and bond over light refreshments. Newcomers will be welcomed! Info: qqwomensgroup.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 7:30pm
- Location:
- Bookshop Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Local and bestselling author Clifford Henderson (co-founder of the Fun Institute, Santa Cruz's renowned school of improv and solo performance) returns to Bookshop Santa Cruz to celebrate her newest novel, Spanking New, a poignant, hilarious, unforgettable look at life, love, gender, and the essence of what makes us who we are.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Do you like board games? How about card games? Perhaps you enjoy video games? Do you read for fun? If you answered
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CA
- Description:
- Meeting held at The Diversity Center.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- QMOC is a safe, private space for all men of color who are queer or questioning to have fun, discuss whatever is on their minds, and build community.
Questions? Reach us at qmoc.ucsc@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Location:
- Pogonip Park, SC
- Description:
- Depending on the pace of the group, we will cover 4-6 miles. Bring water and a flashlight. Directions - Google Map 715 Spring Street, SC. Info: Jamyrson, jamyrson@hotmail.com.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- This is a new weekly group to inform individuals in the queer and allied community about the effects of substances in a non-judgmental manner that provides support for users without endorsing substance use. Info: Elia or Toby, suqitucsc@gmail.com.
- Location:
- Land of Medicine Buddha 5800 Prescott Road Soquel, CA 95073
- Description:
- STEPPING INTO OUR POWER!:
Feb 24-28, 2010
Register by Jan. 15 to save $50
Do you identify as Lesbian, Bi, Gay, or Transgender or questioning? If so, please join us for this unique opportunity for learning and community. New to NVC? Program will include a "beginners" track as well as intermediate/advanced programming for those with prior NVC training.
Come enjoy a safe, fun, engaging NVC space for LGBT folks to explore everything that matters in our lives---our own healing and development, our relationships and families, our spirituality, and our work and activism.
Join NVC Trainers Dian Killian, Kristin Masters and assistant Marc Scruggs in fostering a sense of queer community within the larger NVC network while integrating NVC consciousness within the LGBT movement. Dian, Kristin and Marc are known for bringing aliveness, laughter and a down-to-earth, "real-life" examples of living NVC into their teaching.
The setting we've chosen is peaceful and nurturing with comfortable accommodations, delicious vegetarian meals, massages and sauna. At Land of Medicine Buddha, you are invited to experience the beauty and magic of being surrounded by the 108 acres of redwood forest.
Please join us for learning, community, transformation, deep connection--and FUN!
More Info and Sign Up at http://www.nvcsantacruz.org/lgbt.html or call 831.440.8979
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Del Sol Market, Watsonville, CA
- Description:
- Confidential testing in health van at Union and Riverside.
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Drop In Center, 412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Anonymous testing
Call 454-2437 for testing eligibility and testing referrals.
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Senior Committee meetings
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center
- Description:
- SHOP is now offering their highly trained peer test counselors to give a free, confidential, non-judgmental counseling session and HIV test right in the Cantu. NO BLOOD - NO NEEDLES. Info: 831.459.3772.
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- 113 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- Anonymous testing at Tribe - gay and bi men's center.
For more information call 427-3900.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Queers and queer allies are invited to enjoy food, drink, and each other. Stay connected with queers and queer issues on campus every Wednesday night. Info: queer@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Louden Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Join the GLBT Alliance of Santa Cruz County, The Diversity Center, and the Equality Action Project of Santa Cruz County for “The 2010 State of the Queer Union” with Assembly Member emeritus John Laird
-Where are we politically these days?
-What has it meant for us to have out LGBT and ally legislators?
-How do we stay involved in the political process, and why is it so important that we do so?
-What new laws affect the LGBT community?
-How are we protected from discrimination and what recourses do we have?
-What is the status of the movement of marriage equality?
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- Creando una vibrante y saludable comunidad LGBT Latina. Explorando temas sobre la salud y el bienestar para la comunidad Lesbica, gay, bisexual, trangenero latina.
Creating a vibrant and healthy LGBT Latino community. Exploring health and well being topics relevant the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Latino community
- Time:
- 7:45pm
- Location:
- Dance Synergy 9055 Soquel Dr, Aptos, Ca 95003
- Description:
- Every Thursday
$15/lesson or $50/month of four lessons (if paid in advance)
Dances TBD
For more info contact Eileen at sandpointidgirl@yahoo.com or call the Dance Synergy studio at (831) 661-0235 or send email to: info@dance-synergy.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- Wondering what the Bible has to say about social justice? Join FEAST: Progressive Christians at UCSC as we explore the system-subverting message of the Bible. We welcome different perspectives and all levels of knowledge! Info: http://www.uccmsantacruz.org/FEAST/Welcome.html.
- Time:
- 10:00pm
- Location:
- Mad House Bar, 529 Seabright Ave, SC.
- Description:
- If you're over 21 and looking for the queer Santa Cruz nightlife, look no further! A description of this nocturnal neomorph can be found http://www.cityonahillpress.com/2009/02/12/rainbow-room-revives-gay-nightlife-in-santa-cruz/
. Have fun!
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- (formerly known as the GLBTINetwork) QSU is a group of queer and ally students dedicated to voicing and advancing the needs of the queer community at UCSC. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues affecting our campus and to plan events for each quarter. Info: gbltn@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Cantú Queer Center, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz,
- Description:
- A safer space for all of UCSC's Gender Deviants, Transgendered, Transsexual, Genderqueer, Androgynous, Trannyfag, Soffas, Third Gendered, Two-Spirit, Gender non-conforming, Non-Identified, Intersexed individuals and their allies. Info: Julian, ucsc.blender@gmail.com
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Ano Nuevo State Reserve.
- Description:
- Ano Nuevo Hike: Elephant Seals, Tidepools & Coastal Cuisine with Betty's List http://www.bettyslist.com/
we will hike rain or shine to experience the wonders of Ano Nuevo State Reserve. Each winter thousands of northern elephants seals arrive to the remote beaches of Ano Nuevo. The massive alpha males, some weighing over 5000 pounds establish territories recruiting females into their harems. Soon after arrival, the females give birth to a single pup. In late February, we expect to see males negotiating their territory with other males, nursing pups and devoted mother seals. Ano Nuevo State Reserve is the largest mainland breeding colony of the northern elephant seal in the world and is a spectacular wildlife encounter.
Later in the day, join your naturalist as we explore the tidepools of Natural Bridges followed by optional dinner at the Crows Nest in scenic Santa Cruz Harbor.
$65 before 2/5
$75 after 2/5
Contact kim at: bluewaterventures@sbcglobal.net or call 831-459-8548
Info at Trips for Women page at: http://www.bluewaterventures.org
- Time:
- 11:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC: Oakes college--Guzman Room
- Description:
- An open-mic-like event, where anyone can do spoken word, stand-up comedy, sing a song, and more! This NON-ALCOHOLIC event will be serving lite "mocktails," and we will also be collecting donations for the 2010 Queer Fashion Show. While there will be a sign up sheet on the night of the event for all interested people to perform, we would also love to hear from anyone who is interested in performing now, so we can for sure have a few people ready to go on, on the night in question. Info: Zackary Forcum, zforcum@gmail.com.
- Time:
- 1:00pm
- Location:
- UCSC Oakes Lower Lawn (West Field)
- Description:
- Come play catch with your queer UCSC peers! Bring your own mitt and baseballs/ softballs if you have 'em. All levels welcome! Friendly and fun! Rain or shine! (If it's raining, we'll do something else together.) Info: Jacob, jlgraham@ucsc.edu.
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz
- Description:
- For more Info:
Nikira Toshiko Hernandez
Queer Youth Program Coordinator
The Diversity Center
Phone: (831)425-5422
FAX: (831)425-0743
nhernandez@diversitycenter.org
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA
- Description:
- This is an FTM support and social connections group. We meet every second and fourth Sunday of the month.
Todays meeting (the forth Sunday of the month) is open to FTMs, questioning individuals, and SOFFAS (Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies).
Taj and Julian arrive half an hour early for anyone who wants to talk one-on-one outside of the group.
For more information email Taj Smith at tcsmith@slugmail.ucsc.edu or Julian Nelson at jeenelso@slugmail.ucsc.edu
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- 532 Center St, Santa Cruz
- Description:
- Free and confidential.