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.

“The Diversity Center has made me feel much more comfortable in myself and has provided a place for me to be my complete self.”
— Recipient of TDC services, 2023

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 Cantú 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: Landmark’s 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.

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WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH Date: Tuesday, May 13 Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Location: Meet us at Santa Cruz City Hall Courtyard, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz. Together we will march down Church St and end at Abbott Square. Age: All RSVP: tinyurl.com/wwnbe2025
Allyship in Action Challenge! 🏳️‍🌈 Display a Rainbow Flag in your office, classroom, or business! Challenge: Place a rainbow flag or sticker at your workplace, home, or car. Why It Matters: Signals a visible commitment to allyship and safe s
Join us for a special screening of a heartfelt drama about a Brooklyn couple navigating the challenges of raising their gender-expansive child. As they prepare for kindergarten admissions, they confront societal expectations and explore what it truly
Join your community every Tuesday between 10 am - 12 pm at The Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and senior volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community. April Activities: 🌿 April 1: A
🏳️‍⚧️ TRANSition Into Spring: A GAYpril Queer Marketplace 🌿 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 wit
🌈 Join the Queer Prom Planning Committee! We meet via Zoom once a month! Help us bring Rainbow Realms Queer Prom to life! This month we are focused on the dance layout, decor and activity brainstornming. Your ideas are valuable and we’d lov
🌈 Rainbow Realms Queer Prom 🌈 ✨ Calling all unicorns, trolls, dragons, griffins, mermaids, pirates, vampires, fairies, and fun seekers! ✨ Step through the magical portal and into Rainbow Realms Queer Prom with The Diversity Center and the Santa Cr
📣✨ Queer Youth Leading the Way! 🌈💪 Yesterday, with support from the Santa Cruz COE, the Queer Student Union and TDC joined 300+ activists at Equality California’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day in Sacramento! 🏛️ Together, we met with five legislators
📢 Join Us at the Cultivating Community Resource Fair! 🌱✨ We’re excited to be part of Jóvenes Sanos’ Cultivating Community Resource Fair on Friday, April 4th, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Romo Park, Watsonville, CA! 🎉 This event is all
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve reached an incredible milestone: 100 volunteers have joined The Diversity Center team! This amazing show of support from our community is truly moving and reminds us how powerful we are when we come toge
April Showers Bring May Flowers Luncheon & Plant Exchange! Join us for a luncheon to celebrate that spring is here! We made it through a dark and challenging winter, and we are still here (and queer)! Enjoy live entertainment from the Fun Institu