The Diversity Center is a beacon of support and inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community. Established in 1989, the Center has grown into a comprehensive hub providing essential services, safe spaces, educational programs, and enriching events informed by the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant, intergenerational LGBTQ+ community through collaborative efforts. Our services foster a sense of belonging and promote queer-affirming well-being practices allowing individuals to build resiliency and thrive.
βThe Diversity Center has made me feel much more comfortable in myself and has provided a place for me to be my complete self.β
Trans Day of Rest: A Trans Day of Visibility Celebration
Date: Sunday, March 30
Time: 2:00-5:30 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TransDayofRest
For TDOV this year, we are focusing on slowing down and receiving care from our community. Trans and non-binary community members are welcome to join us for an afternoon of restorative activities, including making vision boards, herbal tea making, gentle movement, sound healing, and crafts. This event is made possible by support from The Lionel CantΓΊ Queer Center.
TRANSition Into Spring: A GAYpril Queer Marketplace
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Location: The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Ages: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/gayprilmarketplace
Come join Motion Pacific and The Diversity Center's Spring GAYpril Marketplace at the Museum of Art and History! Support local Queer artists and celebrate the TRANSition of Spring with us. In honor of Santa Cruz Dance Week, we will offer a queer makers market, pop-up dance class, performances, and workshops! Interested in no-cost vending? Email mekatzman@gmail.com
Retro Rainbow: A Dance Party for LGBTQ+ and Allied Older Adults
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: London Nelson Community Center
Ages: Older Adults
RSVP: tinyurl.com/RetroRainbowProm
Join us for a night of glitter and glam. Experience the queer prom you should have had and come as you are. No date required. Enjoy dancing, entertainment, and refreshments with your LGBTQ+ community. Allies welcome. Questions? Contact Nic.Laflin@diversitycenter.org for more information. RSVP here!
Save the Date! never the last love letter Film Screening and Community Conversation
Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Landmarkβs Del Mar Theatre
Ages: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/ntll2025
Join us for a powerful screening of Never the Last Love Letter. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and historical artifacts, this documentary captures the creativity, courage, and defiance of the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis. It draws a powerful connection between past struggles and today's ongoing fight for justice, demonstrating how grassroots activism can transform public health and uphold human dignity.