Events

JANUARY CASTRO ART WALK

Friday, January 2 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.

GAMES GROUP

Friday, January 2 from 10am to noon at Openhouse at 75 Laguna. Open to everyone! Play a variety of games together, from Scrabble to Dominoes. Light snacks and coffee are provided. More information.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, January 3 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

THE CENTER’S NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, January 6 from 6-7:30pm at the SFLGBT Center 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.

HOUSING WORKSHOP

Friday, January 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 online. Open to everyone! Demystify the rental housing process! Interested in affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay Area? Wanting to learn more about the public housing lottery system? Openhouse offers online affordable housing workshops every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month, to go over the initial steps to getting started on any affordable housing rental search here in the city. More information and register.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, January 10 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

SUPERVISOR MANDELMAN VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

Saturday, January 10 from 10am to noon online. Want to talk with our District Supervisor Rafael Mandelman? Email his staff to reserve a time slot.

SHOOK-D COURTS FUNDRAISER & BEER BUST

Saturday, January 10 from 4-7pm at The Edge at 4149 18th Street. Join Grand Dux Menorah Woodcock Johnson-Manischevitz & Grand Duchess Josefina for the 2nd Saturdays at The Edge from 4pm-7pm! They are raising money for The Monarch’s Charity Fund. Beer Bust, Open Drag Show, Raffle Prizes and more! Come on out and have some fun with the Ducal Council of San Francisco. Monthly on the second Saturday. More information.

AA WRITING WORKSHOP

Saturday, January 10 from 7 to 8:30pm at Castro Country Club at 4058 18th Street.  Alcoholics Anonymous is working on a new pamphlet - and they need help collecting stories of experience, strength, and hope from transgender, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit neighbors. Come to the Castro Country Club for a writing workshop. Bring your story, pens/pencils, a notebook our journal, and sticky notes. More information on Facebook and from AA’s Linktree.

A CONVERSATION: ASYLUM & SURVIVAL

Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm via Zoom. “Asylum & Survival” is a virtual conversation with Kenan Arun, Executive Director of local nonprofit The LGBT Asylum Project, on what it really takes to fight for safety, belonging, and the right to live openly. This event is open to San Francisco PFLAG members, families, allies, and anyone who wants to better understand what’s at stake for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers—and how we can show up in solidarity. More information and register for the Zoom link.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, January 17 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

WOMEN’S LUNCH & FILM “CAROL”

Saturday, January 17 from noon to 2pm at Openhouse at 75 Laguna Street.  This event is for all cis and trans women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, and/or queer. Join Openhouse for a special screening of the stunning 2015 film "Carol," directed by Todd Haynes; starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Set in 1950s New York, this gorgeous love story follows the forbidden romance between Carol, an elegant woman navigating divorce, and Therese, a young department store clerk discovering her own desires. Lush cinematography, impeccable period detail, and powerfully restrained performances make this film a modern classic of queer cinema. "Carol" captures both the pain of living in secrecy and the transformative power of love that refuses to hide. It's a valentine to an era when connection required extraordinary courage—and a reminder of how far we've come. More information and register.

MASCARA

Saturday, January 17 at 7pm at the Castro Country Club at 501 Castro Street. This sober monthly drag show is a neighborhood favorite! The first show of the year features reigning Queen Anitta Friday, high camp clown with her show circus. More information.

QUEER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Monday, January 19 from 2-3pm online. Virtual drop-in space hosted by the SF LGBTQ Center giving you help on your resume, interview prep, LinkedIn profile, and more! More information and RSVP on Eventbrite.

CATRO CLEANUP

Saturday, January 24 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

CLEAN SLATE WORKSHOP

Sunday, January 25 at 1pm at Castro Country Club, 501 Castro Street. Led by Grace Goodman (a criminal defense attorney) this workshop focuses on cleaning up past convictions: expungements, sealing of arrests, and Certificates of Rehabilitation. Event on Instagram.

RAINBOW LUNCH

Monday, January 26 from noon to 1:30pm at Openhouse at 75 Laguna Street. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so RSVP as soon as possible. To RSVP, call 415-231-5871 or email rsvp@openhousesf.org. More information.

VISION ZERO SF COALITION MEETING

Wednesday, January 28 from 5-6:300pm virtually on Zoom and at WalkSF’s office at 2601 Mission Street, Suite 400. To join the event, save the Zoom login or register to attend in person (food will be served). Note: this meeting is intended for current or potential partner organizations and allies.

EN ABSENTIA

Through Sunday, February 1 open Thursday through Saturday 12-7 and Sundays 12-6 at Queer Arts Featured at 575 Castro Street. This exhibition is imagined by artist and Queer Arts Featured contributor Lisa Niedermeyer, along with collaborators: Devlin Shand, Fatima Zaidi, Esperanza Rubio, and EnSeanTé/Sean Owens. More information.

QUEER EMPLOYMENT COWORKING

Wednesday, February 4 from 11am to 1pm at the SF LGBTQ Center at 1800 Market Street. Reach your employment goals alongside the community in the SF LGBTQ Center shared workspace. Whether you prefer working independently or collaborating with friends and community members, this space is designed for you. Explore job opportunities, polish your resume, and enhance your portfolio. Staff will be available to answer questions and print resumes.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, February 7 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

SUPER BOWL LX

Sunday, February 8 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara. There will be many events in San Francisco during the week leading up to the game and on game day. San Francisco is proud to celebrate Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Find official information about events, transportation impacts, public safety, and how the City is preparing for a safe, fun week. San Francisco is offering 15% off tickets for the Super Bowl Experience from February 3 to 7. Use code PARTNER15.

FABULOSA BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, February 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.

CASTRO CLEANUP VALENTINE’S DAY

Saturday, February 14 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, February 21 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

CASTRO CLEANUP

Saturday, February 28 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 we treat you to a delicious free lunch with the group. Sign up here. Have fun. Meet neighbors. Bring your friends.

CASTRO ART MART

Sunday, March 2 from 11-5pm at Noe and Market Streets. Every first Sunday, mark your calendars for shopping joy therapy in San Francisco’s iconic Castro neighborhood. Bursting to the brim with dozens and dozens of local artists and small businesses, infusing creative joy and queer spirits! More details and RSVP on the Artyhood site.

GARDENING

Do you have a local gardening group you’d like us to feature? Let us know!