We watch many types of videos including comedy TV shows and movies. Afterwards, we discuss whatever we watched.

Signups start at 7, show at 8. Get ready to hang with poets, guitar thrashers, and everything in between! Every Monday.

Rebearth is a sacred space for exploration, release, empowerment, community healing and one-to-one traditional passing of house dance and culture. Hosted by @rama_mahesh_hall, @jnls.world, @dfvbio, and Nicole Klaymoon. Featuring guest DJ’s every week. Check our stories each week for the DJ line up! Join us right before for a House Dance class led by Nicole Klaymoon 6:45-8pm. All levels welcome! Pay at the door or sign up in the 🔗 link in bio.

300 4th Street, San Francisco

{first class is free - chargeless trial experience for all first time arrivers.} Learn to become a movist with ice composer, vocalist, retired ballerina, bending shape dancer, serrulate sonancer and ice opera designer, Xxhe. The first low-light class of the month -- we will, through dance meditation, isolate different parts of our body and mentally train ourselves to focus on each of them alone while moving. Along with learning the basics of dance, you will be given a handful of set movements to keep in your improv vocabulary and encouraged to pull them out throughout the dance. Though dancing is a muscle-demanding art, it is also a mental art. Learn not just how to move like a movist but how to think like one. At the highest level of Xxhe's improv style you will be an expert at making hard edged shapes with your body, ungulating your arms and torso in wind-like patterns, spinning open armed in controlled motions, and using your head as a momentous tool. For all levels, this class will also cover warmups, short exercise techniques and dance basics.

$15, first timers go free

On Monday, May 12th, another violent sweep of several hundred houseless residents of a longtime houseless comeUnity on the East 12th ​Street median is “scheduled” by the City of Oakland, which will cost taxpayers several thousand dollars per day to remove people to nowhere.

Signups start at 7:30, show starts at 8. Voted the Bay Area’s Best Open Mic Night for 2 decades since the mid nineties! Every Tuesday.

Flow and Flourish: Dual Wielding for Impact Play with Mx Mayhem Mai

224 6th St San Francisco

Two is better than one! Mayhem is known for their dual wielding, ambidextrous impact style, and in this class they teach how to throw double floggers, canes, paddles, and more! Come learn the basics of throwing matched pairs of impact toys, using both hands, at the same time, and how to alternate from hand to hand. Attendees will have time to practice and get feedback from Mayhem during supervised lab time. The space will be open for practice or play until 11 pm. Note: Dual wielding is not the same as Florentine flogging (which Mayhem can teach by request). This class will not focus on Florentine flogging. Type of Class: Demo + lab time Skill Level: All levels Prerequisites: Ability to throw an impact toy one handed, plus ability to practice throwing a pair of toys with both hands. Materials needed: Two impact toys of the same type and size (ex: floggers, canes, paddles). No toys? Bring your hands! Leather gloves are recommended. Partners are encouraged for hands on practice during the demo but singles are welcome. Instructor bio: Mx Mayhem Mai (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary pro-dom and educator from San Francisco. Known for their ambidextrous play style, Mayhem teaches a wide variety of kink topics, from beginner level games, to ergonomics of impact play to mitigate repetitive stress injury. Learn more at https://allmylinks.com/mxmayhemmai Location: Workshop will be held at The Kink Store in SF. Practice what you learn in this great space filled with classic and innovative dungeon furniture and toys that will be available for use during the lab time after the workshop.

Join us for an evening of poetry, live music, dance, and fashion at The Phoenix Hotel. Brought to you by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, Decentered Arts and friends.

Released on the 49th anniversary of the first Land Day, this issue of the NYWC honors a legacy of mass uprising that marked a turning point in the Palestinian struggle. The pieces in this issue insist that the land and the struggle are one — to free the land, we must free the people.

225 San Leandro Way, San Francisco CA 94127

The program was inspired by birds’ ability to withstand the whirlwind of life with elegance and music. A story of resilience. It includes favorite arias, lesser-known French operatic gems, and songs by Rimsky-Korsokov, John Duke, Fairouz, and Reynaldo Hahn. American cinematic treasures also make their appearance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winging-it-songs-of-the-stratosphere-tickets-1331440557549?aff=oddtdtcreator

California Center for Coop Development Annual Conference

1620 Anderson Rd 95616 Davis , CA

The California Center for Coop Development’s annual two day conference for people interested in worker, food, and housing coops. Come learn more about coop life! Spanish translations will be available.

Hey friends, We are a small nonprofit building community in the Bay. In addition to this lovely tracker we host over 100 free public events a year and numerous NOTAFLAF events. We also publish books and record music. We are always working hard to uplift the community. Decentered employs a full-time staff of two. Please consider helping us keep going and growing. In addition to our Give Butter we accept crypto and stock donations. Contact us at hello@decentered.org if you want to make a larger donation or non-cash donation.

2400 Bayshore Blvd SF CA 94134

David DeRuiter is back onstage with his debut solo show A Shy Politician — a physical comedy about an idiot who can’t stop running for office. Strap in for 45 minutes of political gaffes as our unlikely hero stumbles headlong into a political candidacy. It’s the day of the city council election, and Ben Porch is throwing his hat in the ring. There’s just one problem: he’s too shy to speak. Determined to win some votes, he makes his case in other ways: a spiffy wardrobe, a radio ad, a solo debate, and free lollipops. The more attention Ben gets, the more he likes the idea of holding public office. But does he have what it takes to get elected? Does he even want to? The blend of narrative comedy, classic clowning, rowdy audience interaction, and broad slapstick farce results in a one-of-a-kind show that is at once funny, stupid, and moving.David’s recent stage work includes the Edinburgh Fringe run of Crap Ballet, which previewed at the Yale School of Drama, as well as The Tank & Caveat in New York.

$20-$40 (NTAFLOF)

he second annual Tenderloin Music and Arts @psychedfest is back May 16-18 with over 100 bands, DJs, poets, and drag queens taking over the neighborhood for three days of free music and community celebration.

Underground SF (424 Haight St)

Join us for installment two of our daytime co-working sessions! @evan__sf on the decks playing a selection of Afro house, downtempo, and organic tracks. B2B w/ @alockwood05 and @lightmotif_music Come through for some good coffee and early weekend vibes. @nazomoss Mattie slinging coffee, and cocktails.

https://partiful.com/e/MRzEGL21akFN2qls61fb

Underground SF (424 Haight Street)

https://partiful.com/e/MRzEGL21akFN2qls61fb

California Center for Coop Development Annual Conference

1620 Anderson Rd 95616 Davis , CA

The California Center for Coop Development’s Annual two day conference is a chance to gather and learn about worker, housing, and food cooperatives. Spanish translations will be provided.

he second annual Tenderloin Music and Arts @psychedfest is back May 16-18 with over 100 bands, DJs, poets, and drag queens taking over the neighborhood for three days of free music and community celebration.

New works from San Francisco artists : Dylan Clendenin @deepthawtz_studios Nicole Hayden @nicolehaydenart Alan Miknis @alanmiknis Austen Zombres @austenzombres

TMI #004 returns on May 17th to close out our spring season, with the theme of The Habit of Adventure. Save the date and tickets go on sale this weekend.

Broken Pencils: Conversation & Poetry with Local Author JR Rice

34007 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587

Join us for a compelling literary event on Saturday May 17th, 2025 from 1-2:30pm with local author and teacher J.R. Rice, featuring readings and performances from his coming-of-age novel, Broken Pencils. This award winning book explores mental health, grief, and identity among young adults in the Bay area.

Art Market & Expo - Drop in to shop for fine art, prints, stickers, and more! Art will be available from tabling artists as well as from our gallery wall. FREE.

LETS DONT WAIT is a contemporary art show that aims to end San Francisco's creative brain drain. Buy real art. Meet the artists. Enjoy yourself. Showcasing works from Alex Funk, Kelli McGrath, Jessica O'Brien, Rin Olsen and Olly Thompson.

All levels jam. Afterwards, we go to the open mic at The Center (a few blocks away).

Weekly, All Genre, Anything goes open mic. 3 min or less. we have a full PA/AV setup. Good vibes.

Since 2011 the Stamina Sunday crew has been keeping thei Free weekly dance party grooving all night long. A true SF treasure.

Join us for our next CLOTHING SWAP on May 18 from 12pm - 4pm at the Faight Collective! Bring some clothes to swap, or not, and take as much clothes as you want! gender & size inclusive!! All clothes left over will be donated to a local shelter)

he second annual Tenderloin Music and Arts @psychedfest is back May 16-18 with over 100 bands, DJs, poets, and drag queens taking over the neighborhood for three days of free music and community celebration.

𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤

a special screening that revisits this moment of experimentation. It features early works like 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 (1969), 𝘈 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 (1967), and 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 #2 (1973), and looks at how artists approached TV not just as a platform, but as a medium to be reimagined.

Hi all! This month’s queer tea will be held at The Dreamery! Reach out to redcathedral@protonmail.com for the address! As always this event is FREE and was started two years ago for the purpose of community building and connection. The ceremony of tea is grounded and centering, and the shared experience of it is something special. Bring tea and snacks you’d like to share. This event is normally held at The Red Cathedral, and in the interest of expanding it out we are trying it at The Dreamery. There is a possibility of rotating venues in the future for this, but it’s home base will always be Red Cathedral ❤️‍🔥

As we emerge into spring, bring new life to your loved garments too! Join us in the Makery for a workshop series on alterations- hemming, mending, and changing the size of your garment. Over the course of each two hour workshop, you’ll learn the skills and practice either on provided samples, or on your own garment! The three workshops are offered separately, so you can take one or take multiple. They are open to all, with the lower end of the sliding scale reserved for QTBIPOC. Masks are required, and tools/materials are provided :) link to register (via eventbrite) is in the bio!

Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This Digital Security training is an introductory workshop designed to help individuals understand the fundamentals of online safety and cybersecurity. The training covers key topics such as recognizing phishing attempts, creating strong passwords, securing devices and accounts, using multi-factor authentication, and protecting personal and professional data. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to safeguard themselves from common cyber threats, empowering them to navigate the digital landscape with greater confidence and resilience. This session is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge of digital security.

Sliding Scale $5 - 120

https://grayarea.org/course/digital-security-training-in-an-increasingly-hostile-world/

We watch many types of videos including comedy TV shows and movies. Afterwards, we discuss whatever we watched.

Signups start at 7, show at 8. Get ready to hang with poets, guitar thrashers, and everything in between! Every Monday.

Rebearth is a sacred space for exploration, release, empowerment, community healing and one-to-one traditional passing of house dance and culture. Hosted by @rama_mahesh_hall, @jnls.world, @dfvbio, and Nicole Klaymoon. Featuring guest DJ’s every week. Check our stories each week for the DJ line up! Join us right before for a House Dance class led by Nicole Klaymoon 6:45-8pm. All levels welcome! Pay at the door or sign up in the 🔗 link in bio.

Signups start at 7:30, show starts at 8. Voted the Bay Area’s Best Open Mic Night for 2 decades since the mid nineties! Every Tuesday.

Long ago @kpkaszubowski recommended I look into erasure/blackout poetry because she felt it suited me — and she was right. I’ve loved this practice of word archeology! It has since been such a wonderful practice to start my day and tool for when I’m creatively stuck. Now it has become a way to connect with the deepest parts of me, aching to send a message to the surface.

Here's a sampling of what's on the calendar at The Tenderloin Museum, what's in the works, and there's so. much. more! Get ready for an incredible year!

We’re excited for the second event in our My Friends Do Cool Sh!t series — this time, a hands-on art workshop. Julie, an artist, art educator, and our good friend, will lead us through an intuitive collage session to create one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re bringing people together to make art, connect, and unwind. No experience needed — just show up and make something cool with us.

HeartLab 3095 21st St, San Francisco, CA

A gathering to journey through the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realms.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-movement-stillness-with-michael-tickets-1355044327059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hey friends, We are a small nonprofit building community in the Bay. In addition to this lovely tracker we host over 100 free public events a year and numerous NOTAFLAF events. We also publish books and record music. We are always working hard to uplift the community. Decentered employs a full-time staff of two. Please consider helping us keep going and growing. In addition to our Give Butter we accept crypto and stock donations. Contact us at hello@decentered.org if you want to make a larger donation or non-cash donation.

Recharge and Unplug by Queer and Well x Golden Gate Park

Join us and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (@parksconservancy) for a FREE three-part event series to connect, ground, and find healing in the breathtaking landscapes of the Bay Area. ☀️ Guided by the wisdom of nature and each other, we’ll explore different locations along the California coast, immersing ourselves in the refuge and resilience that the natural world offers.

up next: It’s Good For You #002 - vinyl edition 😈 we welcome our crew’s wax specialists to the booth for a night of techno, breaks and house selects at our favorite neighborhood nightclub 💊 san diego-based AFFIRM returns to the bay alongside DOMAIN co-founders and Online Narcotics members Pulse Finder + Zero Idea 🔒 tix are live on RA 🪷

Outside Temo's cafe at 24th and Harrison

Join other volunteers and neighbors and help us clean up the 24th St corridor! We will provide tools and supplies and no experience is necessary. When we keep the neighborhood clean, others will too. Part of the RefuseRefuseSF mission to keep SF cleaner.

ℜ𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬-𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢 ℜ𝔢𝔳𝔲𝔢 2: Treasures, Pleeay, Love and Havoc, Little Oil

Golden Gate Park Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive

Past and future collide at the Bandshell - free glam/electronic/ballet/r&b/soul/folk/pop/rock music for all!

PERREO PESAO IS BACK 🫨 WITH EVEN MORE DANCING THAN LAST TIME 😈 💦 @perreo.pesao

A fashion show to celebrate the studs reopening

2400 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco CA 94134

Two Day Workshop! May 24 & 25 Are you a storyteller who longs to bring a unique perspective to your creations? Hungry to create a character so different from yourself your friends forget it’s you up there performing? Are ideas for a show or performance swirling around your head, but you can’t seem to fully flesh out the character inside the story? Then COME PLAY! 

$300 (Scholarships available)

All levels jam. Afterwards, we go to the open mic at The Center (a few blocks away).

Weekly, All Genre, Anything goes open mic. 3 min or less. we have a full PA/AV setup. Good vibes.

Since 2011 the Stamina Sunday crew has been keeping thei Free weekly dance party grooving all night long. A true SF treasure.

Very special Georgian food pop-up from long time friend of the deen Jeff Berlin

We watch many types of videos including comedy TV shows and movies. Afterwards, we discuss whatever we watched.

Signups start at 7, show at 8. Get ready to hang with poets, guitar thrashers, and everything in between! Every Monday.

Rebearth is a sacred space for exploration, release, empowerment, community healing and one-to-one traditional passing of house dance and culture. Hosted by @rama_mahesh_hall, @jnls.world, @dfvbio, and Nicole Klaymoon. Featuring guest DJ’s every week. Check our stories each week for the DJ line up! Join us right before for a House Dance class led by Nicole Klaymoon 6:45-8pm. All levels welcome! Pay at the door or sign up in the 🔗 link in bio.

Signups start at 7:30, show starts at 8. Voted the Bay Area’s Best Open Mic Night for 2 decades since the mid nineties! Every Tuesday.

​We’re hosting Alex Brown, cofounder and CEO of Alga Biosciences, a startup tackling a major contributor to climate change: methane emissions from cows. By preventing this potent greenhouse gas at the source, Alga is rethinking what climate solutions can look like.

Curious about animal role play? Ready to unleash your wild side? Join us for an engaging exploration of animal role play, where we will dive into behaviors, equipment, and toys that bring this dynamic form of expression to life. We will also discuss different levels of involvement and the various reasons people are drawn to this type of play. You will even have the chance to try out some animal play yourself! The workshop runs from 7 to 9 PM, with the space remaining open for you to continue experimenting and playing until 11 PM. It is great for singles, couples, or groups, and everyone is welcome.

$30 (sliding scale)

https://buytickets.at/bayareaknottyscouts/1683887

A 3-day gathering. Lighting the Edge is an experimental gathering that has been growing over the last ~3 years. Each time, with the help of those who are curious enough to step in, the community lands a little more, the ethos deepens, and we continue to break open ways that we are “supposed” to gather. Together, we co-create, hold space and witness something which seems to emerge amongst us: a group field which has a collective desire and intention but is created from truth which rings through each individual. This may be the most unique festival you have ever been to because what it is will be created by those who show up. We ebb between collective group field and intimate facilitated workshops like the expansion and contraction of the lungs of a living breathing organism. We listen to what is needed amongst the group and invite those willing and capable to take that space, offering your service to the community. You will have time to enjoy and experience new ways of expressing and connecting as well as be encouraged and supported to facilitate and hold space for your favorite ways to do just that. A festival everyone loves is possible because you will be creating it based on what it is you desire at the moment. And so will everyone else.

Sliding scale $200-$400

Here's a sampling of what's on the calendar at The Tenderloin Museum, what's in the works, and there's so. much. more! Get ready for an incredible year!

🔺Standing Above The Clouds🔺 is an award-winning film documenting mother-daughter activists protecting Mauna Kea from desecration.

Hey friends, We are a small nonprofit building community in the Bay. In addition to this lovely tracker we host over 100 free public events a year and numerous NOTAFLAF events. We also publish books and record music. We are always working hard to uplift the community. Decentered employs a full-time staff of two. Please consider helping us keep going and growing. In addition to our Give Butter we accept crypto and stock donations. Contact us at hello@decentered.org if you want to make a larger donation or non-cash donation.

Block Party ~ Resource Fair ~ Rundraiser

Ocean Voung - The Emperor of Gladness with Samin Nosrat

📣Big update📣The Bay Area’s own Samin Nosrat, author of Salt Fat Acid Heat and the forthcoming Good Things, will be joining Ocean Vuong in-conversation for the San Francisco launch of Vuong’s novel, The Emperor of Gladness! We can’t wait to hear these two together. Tickets are available at the link in our bio or at greenapplebooks.com/events and include a copy of the book. This will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 30. Presented by Green Apple Books and Litquake, San Francisco’s Literary Festival. See you then!

Yojimbo. Join us for a screening of Yojimbo(1961), in which in Edo-period Japan, a wandering Samurai drifts into a town that is at the mercy if two waring crime lords, each wanting the Samurai's aid.

2400 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, CA 94134, USA

The Second Annual: 🎭 Ten Fold Physique: A Festival of New Works in Physical Theater What’s more scintillating than a freshly created piece of art? Nothing! This weekend-long celebration brings together ten physical theater artists, each presenting delightfully new performances. See clown, mime, dance, and so much more; join us for "Ten Fold Physique: A Festival of New Works in Physical Theater." Each night's show will be

$20-$40 - NOTAFLOF

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-tenfold-physique?UTM_source=commcal

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our multi-day public weekend events held each month at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Artists and makers can apply at any time 0- see website for more.

Live music and fun in one of the coolest DIY spaces in the bay.

The Nook, 1242 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Your Friends Basement Theatre is thrilled to present our May Variety Show! Your friends have been working hard on a set of vignettes ranging from silly to serious to just plain strange. Come be delighted by this home-cooked, mixed-up charcuterie of acting, accompanied by the fantastic musical stylings of our beloved YFBT band.

CAVE RAVE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY UNDERGROUND RAVE BRINGING OUT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE ARTISTS FROM THE LAST 2 YEARS, AND SOME NEW ONES🖤 DRESS CODE: ALL BLACK ATTIRE - DRESSED UP

ARTIFACT invites you to PANTHEON ONE — a gathering where light becomes ritual and sound becomes ceremony. The stage? A six-column altar pulsing with light, rhythm, and bass. And floating at its center: a larger-than-life, laser-powered Artifact waiting to be activated. The first Artifact to awaken, Pantheon One is a modern-day echo of the ancient Roman Pantheon, a temple built to honor higher powers and unite all people beneath a shared dome.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our multi-day public weekend events held each month at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Artists and makers can apply at any time 0- see website for more.

All levels jam. Afterwards, we go to the open mic at The Center (a few blocks away).

Weekly, All Genre, Anything goes open mic. 3 min or less. we have a full PA/AV setup. Good vibes.

Since 2011 the Stamina Sunday crew has been keeping thei Free weekly dance party grooving all night long. A true SF treasure.

As we emerge into spring, bring new life to your loved garments too! Join us in the Makery for a workshop series on alterations- hemming, mending, and changing the size of your garment. Over the course of each two hour workshop, you’ll learn the skills and practice either on provided samples, or on your own garment! The three workshops are offered separately, so you can take one or take multiple. They are open to all, with the lower end of the sliding scale reserved for QTBIPOC. Masks are required, and tools/materials are provided :) link to register (via eventbrite) is in the bio!

Step beyond the edges of the known into a meditative dreamscape where ambient trip-hop, sacred sound bowls, and DJ textures weave a sonic ritual for the soul. A sound experience like no other — where ancient healing meets modern rhythm. Join us for an immersive journey blending the soul-soothing tones of sound bowls with the unexpected pulse of DJ rhythms. This is not just a sound healing. It’s a portal. A Frequency. A reset. Come soften, unravel, and be re-tuned.**

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our multi-day public weekend events held each month at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Artists and makers can apply at any time 0- see website for more.

We watch many types of videos including comedy TV shows and movies. Afterwards, we discuss whatever we watched.

The most wholesome networking event to exist in SF. Authentic vibes, beautiful space, not all tech. Multigenerational. Mark Sackett is host with the most - makes everyone feel welcome. As a person that HATES netwoking events I've been to this and had a nice time.

Signups start at 7, show at 8. Get ready to hang with poets, guitar thrashers, and everything in between! Every Monday.

Rebearth is a sacred space for exploration, release, empowerment, community healing and one-to-one traditional passing of house dance and culture. Hosted by @rama_mahesh_hall, @jnls.world, @dfvbio, and Nicole Klaymoon. Featuring guest DJ’s every week. Check our stories each week for the DJ line up! Join us right before for a House Dance class led by Nicole Klaymoon 6:45-8pm. All levels welcome! Pay at the door or sign up in the 🔗 link in bio.

Signups start at 7:30, show starts at 8. Voted the Bay Area’s Best Open Mic Night for 2 decades since the mid nineties! Every Tuesday.

unveiling our biggest lineup ever: VITARAVE007 june 5-8 💊🌲 more than 50 performances across 3 stages in the lush Shasta-Trinity National Forest 🌿 we’re taking the club outdoors with some of our favorite selectors from SF, Seattle, LA and more - all with our most immersive audiovisual production to date, interactive art installations, creekside day parties, workshops, a sprawling relaxation zone and so much more 🏞️ with an **added thursday arrival date** (June 5th), Vitarave will kick off with an opening bonfire and cookout before diving into three full days of activities.

Free workshop series by Beth in San Francisco. A great opportunity to learn together with like minded folks. Queer life social security. Strategies for hope and joy. Creating queer autonomous zones… Share your work and wisdom. Produced by EarthLabSF and QueerlyComplex. Two non profits that care about you. x

Get ready for another season of artistic expression! Whether you’re a singer, poet, comedian, or writer, we welcome you to share your voice and talent. 🌟

Hey friends, We are a small nonprofit building community in the Bay. In addition to this lovely tracker we host over 100 free public events a year and numerous NOTAFLAF events. We also publish books and record music. We are always working hard to uplift the community. Decentered employs a full-time staff of two. Please consider helping us keep going and growing. In addition to our Give Butter we accept crypto and stock donations. Contact us at hello@decentered.org if you want to make a larger donation or non-cash donation.

Explore all the Colors of the Rainbow: A Queer Daylong Intuitive Painting Workshop in honor of Pride Month

Online + In Person (300 Chenery St., San Francisco)

A Queer Intuitive Painting Journey with The Center for Creative Exploration. Let’s explore with wonder and paint everything that we are at this moment: our pride and fear, our solidarity and grief, our pain and our beauty. Quietly together, let’s practice being with this wholeness. With color and movement, paints and brushes, and with no judgement or plan, express your creative and outrageous self. No experience necessary! Led by Claudia Erzinger and Dov Baum.

$110-$150 *Early Registration Discount expires May 7, 2025.

Lighten Up! is a group exhibition presented by Coast Collective artists in collaboration with TC Space—an exploration of light through form, material, and mood. Featuring work in glass, ceramics, metal, and wood, the show brings together a diverse group of artists, each responding to the theme in their own way—bringing brightness to life through their craft. Then traveling to SOBU in Oakland for a second opening June 7, 4–7PM

1189 Washington St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States

You don’t have to know opera to LOVE opera. Fiery arias! Sweeping choruses! Big emotions! You’ll hear showstopping highlights from opera’s greatest hits — La Traviata, Carmen, Il Trovatore, Die Zauberflöte, Nabucco, and more — performed by a full orchestra, chorus, and a powerhouse cast of soloists. Whether you’re a longtime opera lover or just opera-curious, Opera LOVE is your chance to feel it all — the passion, the heartbreak, the beauty. Come for the drama. Stay for the heart.

425 Mission Street - Rooftop Gardens of Salesforce Park

Celebrates and stand with our LGBTQ community on the rooftop garden of TJPA's Salesforce Park for the third annual Un Viaje: Pride at the Park. This all-ages, interdisciplinary event brings together local queer musicians, drag artists, and dancers. Produced by and featuring Banda Sin Nombre, with performances by Esotérica Tropical, Shane Zaldivar, Mama Dora, La Katia, and Jesse Escalante.

All levels jam. Afterwards, we go to the open mic at The Center (a few blocks away).