Events

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WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAY CASTRO CLEANUP

Every Saturday starting and ending at HiTops at 2247 Market St.  At 10am, we provide the equipment and instructions for a 1-hour cleanup shift. At 11am, you return to HiTops to drop off your equipment and trash bags. Then you get great perks via Mobilize, like $15 off lunch at HiTops if you’d like to join us after the cleanup! RSVP isn’t required, but it gets you your perks. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

TUESDAY HOUSING DROP-IN

Every Tuesday from 10am-2pm at Bob Ross LGBT Senior Center, 65 Laguna Street. Housing and resource navigation staff are available in-person to help with your questions, applications, and resource needs. First come, first served. They see the first 5 people. You can also sign up for 1-on-1 housing counseling appointments. OpenHouse has multiple workshops, which are an introduction to searching for housing, affordable housing availability and eligibility requirements, strategies you can use, and helpful resources. All in an LGBTQ+ affirming environment, English and Spanish! Call (415) 296-8995 ext. 306 or email them for any of these services.

WEDNESDAY CASTRO FARMER’S MARKET

Every Wednesday from 3-7pm at 270 Noe Street (at Market Street) through November 18. Check out the local producers and entertainment.

WEDNESDAY YOUTH HOT MEAL

Every Wednesday from 3:30-6pm for LGBTQQ+ youth 12-24 at the Purple House, 127 Collingwood Street, hosted by LYRIC. Come grab a bite every Wednesday, relax, and connect with community in a welcoming space designed for you with a delicious, freshly prepared meal. Check out all of LYRIC’s programs.

THURSDAY QUEER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Every Thursday from noon to 1:30pm at the SF LGBT Center at 1800 Market Street and Mondays from 2-3pm virtually. Reach your employment goals alongside the community in the SF LGBT Center. In-person and virtual drop-in space for LGBTQ+ job seekers to meet with Center Employment Specialists, recruiters, and industry experts in various industries, including tech, education, and banking. More info and other dates on their website or RSVP on Eventbrite.

OCTOBER EVENTS

HALLOWEEN CASTRO NIGHT MARKET

Saturday, October 31 from 5-10pm on 18th Street between Diamond and Noe. Apply for a volunteer shift. Apply to be a vendor. RSVP on Eventbrite to get updates and reminders. 🎃 4 Blocks! 3 Stages! 🍭 Trick-or-Treating 5-7PM 🪢 Rope Kink Performances 🤹🏻‍♀️ Live performances by @lucyjuggles ⚡️ @playajoy Glow in the Streets 👻 Costume Contest 💋 Night of the Living Dead Drag Show 🎶 Live Music 🍻 Bars 🍖 Food 🛍️ Vendors 🕸️ and more spooky surprises!

VALKYRIES GAME 7 OF THE WNBA FINALS

Saturday, October 31 from 5pm at multiple locations, including local favorites The Cove on Castro, HiTops, Mother, and Rikki’s Bar — check out the Valkyries Bar Network for more locations.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

GENERAL ELECTION

Tuesday, November 3 is election day! Over 500 polling places across San Francisco will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. To find your assigned polling place, you can use the Voting Site Wait Times Lookup Tool, check the top right-hand corner of the Vote-by-Mail Instructions enclosed with your ballot, or use the Voter Portal. The City Hall Voting Center is located on the ground floor of City Hall, in front of Room 48. In-person voting hours are:

  • Weekend before Election Day: 10am to 4pm

  • Monday, November 2: 8am to 5pm

  • Election Day, Tuesday, November 3: 7am to 8pm

Get more information from the San Francisco Department of Elections. It is very easy to call them at 415-558-6100.

ELECTION DAY OASIS

Tuesday, November 3 from 11am to 5pm at Queer Arts Featured, 575 Castro Street. Has this election season taken a toll on your nervous system? Come nest with us. You can take home a free limited edition sticker made by local artist @njbice just for voting! We’re just proud of you for voting and making your voice heard, and we think you deserve a treat for that. And there will be other treats as well! Snacks and tea! We’ll see you there, in the Castro’s living room.

THE CENTER’S NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, November 3 from 6-7:30pm virtual on Zoom. Volunteer Orientation will provide you with a general overview of the Center’s programs and where volunteers fit into the work. RSVP and complete online form.

RENTING BASICS FOR TENANTS

Wednesday, November 4 from 6-7pm virtual on Zoom. San Francisco renters, know your rights! 💪 San Francisco rental laws offer most tenants certain rent control protections. Learn about the law and what it means for you at our FREE SF Rent Board Education Series: Renting Basics for Tenants! What will be covered: Intro to the Rent Board; Rent Control Basics; Tenant Petition Highlights. ALL San Francisco renters are welcome to attend this free Workshop! Questions? More details and RSVP on Eventbrite.

THE CENTER’S NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Thursday, November 5 from 6-7:30pm in person at 1800 Market Street. Volunteer Orientation will provide you with a general overview of the Center’s programs and where volunteers fit into the work. RSVP and complete online form.

CASTRO ART WALK

Friday, November 6 from 5-8pm. Castro Art Walk is every first Friday of the month. Experience the collaboration between local artists and small businesses as they extend their hours and open their doors to showcase exceptional artwork. Route and information.

STUDENT OUTCOMES FOCUSED GOVERNANCE

Saturday, November 7 at 9am to noon at Irving G. Bryer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street (First Floor). Join the SF Board of Education for a special community-focused meeting on governance and student outcomes. Learn about the Board's governance model and how it centers student outcomes, the role of the Board and the Superintendent, and more.

HMCRA NIGHT - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

Saturday, November 7 at 5pm at Chase Center. Join HMCRA families and friends as the Golden State Warriors take on the Orlando Magic! Tickets are $110 in Sections 223–224, and a portion of every ticket purchased will benefit HMCRA. Plus, your game ticket doubles as an all-day Muni ticket, making it easy to get to and from Chase Center. Check out the flyer to learn more! Purchase your tickets. Prices may increase based on availability and demand.

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR EVNA BOARD

Tuesday, November 10 from 6-7:30pm at Hot Johnnie’s at 4077 18th Street. Come meet the candidates for the EVNA board term 2027-2029! We will link to their bios once their candidacy is approved by the EVNA Election Committee in early November. The board election is run entirely online from November 15-30 for voting members (members, check your emails on the 14th!). Elected board members are announced in our December newsletter, for terms 2027-2029. Delicious snacks and drinks will be provided on Hot Johnnie’s back patio. Please RSVP because space is limited.

LYRIC FAMILY OF QTs (SUPPORT GROUP)

Wednesday, November 11 from 6-7:30pm at Lyric’s Purple House at 127 Collingwood Street. Join us for Family of QTs, a monthly community space to connect, share experiences, and build supportive relationships with other families. Family of QTs will be led by a narratively-based psychotherapist specializing in gender identity, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and relationship issues. While this is not a therapy group, this is a space where parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ youth can connect and build community. This is event is for parents or caregivers of an LGBTQIA+ young person.

FABULOSA BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, November 11 starting at 7pm at Fabulosa Books at 489 Castro Street. New members are welcome to join Fabulosa's friendly book club. You can just show up (no pre-registration necessary). Book club selections are 10% off to purchase for attendees (but you have to ask). More information.

MOHCD HOMEBUYER ORIENTATION

Thursday, November 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in person at the SF LGBT Center at 1800 Market Street. In this workshop you will learn if you are eligible for MOHCD Homeownership program and decide if you want to move forward with the remaining homebuyer education. The 2-hour orientation provides an overview of affordable city programs, including eligibility requirements and the application process. Then, if you are interested and become certified, you can register for step two: the 6-hour workshop. Sign up on Eventbrite for the orientation. Learn more on the First-Time Homebuyer Program page.

LGBTQ+ MIXER

Thursday, November 12 from 6-8pm at Beaux, 2344 Market Street. Make new friends, meet the collaborators and get involved with HRC.org. The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

SAN FRANCISCO TRANSGENDER FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14 online and at the Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street. SFTFF is North America’s first and longest-running transgender film festival. SFTFF organizes an annual film festival in San Francisco; awards commissioning grants to filmmakers; advocates for movement-building with other film festivals and organizations; and co-sponsors other grassroots trans and queer arts events throughout the year. Explore the schedule and get tickets.

FREE CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP

Saturday, November 14 appointments from 10am to 2pm. You must have an appointment to attend. Call 415-662-8901 and leave a message to register. Get help from an immigration expert! Hosted by the San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative. La Iniciativa Caminos a la Ciudadanía de San Francisco presenta un taller personal GRATUITO sábado, 14 de noviembre de 2026. Necesita hacer una cita previa para acudir. Llame al 415-662-8902 para inscribirse. Ang SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative ay magsasagawa ng libreng citizenship workshop sa Sabado, Nobyembre 14, 2026. Kailangan ang appointment upang dumalo. Tumawag sa 415-498-0735 at mag iwan ng mensahe upang magpatala.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS

Sunday, November 15 from 5-6pm on the steps of City Hall (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place). Did you know that some of the most dangerous areas of San Francisco are in our neighborhood? Whether you’ve been directly affected by a traffic crash, or want to attend in solidarity with those who have been affected, we hope you will join Families for Safe Streets for the 12th annual World Day of Remembrance. Together, our presence shines a needed light on these tragedies and the urgent need for change. RSVP today.

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Friday, November 20 at 5pm meet on the steps of CityHall (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place) for our pre-program rally for remembrance. Then at 5:45pm we will march to the SF LGBT Center (1800 Market treet) for community eats and a tribute program to those we’ve lost to anti-trans violence at 7pm. Honor our transcestors taken from us by anti-transgender violence, which disproportionately affects trans women of color. None of us are free until all of us are free. Join us as we continue to organize, resist, and fight for a world where trans people can live freely, without fear or violence. Our liberation is bound together, and our fight for collective freedom continues. Event on Instagram.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

Monday, November 30 from 6-6:30pm at Bank of America Plaza, 501 Castro Street. Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style as we light up the iconic Castro Holiday Tree! Join us as we gather to strengthen our community bonds, and uplift our merchants by supporting their local businesses by shopping from them during the holidays. Don’t forget to bring your family and friends to this heartwarming Castro holiday tradition. More information.

DECEMBER EVENTS

CASTRO ART WALK

Friday, December 4 from 5-8pm. Castro Art Walk is every first Friday of the month. Experience the collaboration between local artists and small businesses as they extend their hours and open their doors to showcase exceptional artwork. Route and information.

CASTRO MENORAH LIGHTING

Monday, December 7 from 6-7pm at Jane Warner Plaza. Join us in spreading the warmth of Hanukkah lights in the Castro. This event is brought to you by Castro Community Benefit District, Castro Merchants Association, and Sha'ar Zahav.

LYRIC FAMILY OF QTs (SUPPORT GROUP)

Wednesday, December 9 from 6-7:30pm at Lyric’s Purple House at 127 Collingwood Street. Join us for Family of QTs, a monthly community space to connect, share experiences, and build supportive relationships with other families. Family of QTs will be led by a narratively-based psychotherapist specializing in gender identity, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and relationship issues. While this is not a therapy group, this is a space where parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ youth can connect and build community. This is event is for parents or caregivers of an LGBTQIA+ young person.

FABULOSA BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, December 9 starting at 7pm at Fabulosa Books at 489 Castro Street. New members are welcome to join Fabulosa's friendly book club. You can just show up (no pre-registration necessary). Book club selections are 10% off to purchase for attendees (but you have to ask). More information.

UNDERSTAND YOUR TENANT HOUSING RIGHTS

Tuseday, December 1 from 1-4pm in person at the SF LGBT Center at 1800 Market Street with a virtual option. This workshop is open to all renters wanting to learn more about their housing rights. Whether you're new to the area or have been here for years, this workshop is designed to help you navigate the complexities of tenant laws. It will include: Bilingual Presentation: The presentation and materials will be provided in both English and Spanish; On-site Support: Limited, one-on-one tenant counseling will be available after the presentation; Legal Resources: Schedule appointments for legal service intakes. RSVP and more information on Eventbrite.

SANTA SKIVVIES

Sunday, December 13 starting at 11am at multiple locations in the Castro neighborhood. Santa Skivvies Run is San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s iconic holiday fun run through the Castro—where participants strip down to their skivvies (or best festive gear) to raise funds for HIV prevention, care, and harm reduction services. By registering, fundraising, or donating, you help provide free HIV and STI testing, access to PrEP and PEP, overdose prevention and syringe access, and community programs that support people living with or at risk for HIV. Join us, have a blast, and make a real impact for the health and wellbeing of our community. Use promo code XMASJULY for 50% off registration. Register and donate now.

CASTRO WINE WALK

Thursday, December 17 from 6-9pm at multiple locations in the neighborhood. Enjoy seasonal pours—from bold reds to sparkling sips—while soaking in autumn vibes and neighborhood spirit. Each stop will feature a unique wine and a warm welcome, making it the perfect evening to connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow wine lovers, all while supporting local businesses. More information.