Sun
Nov
15
Tune into 90.7- KSQD Santa Cruz, or 89.7- KSQT Prunedale on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm for The Sunday Dinner! Listen…
+ 3 more dates →LGBTQ+ events in Santa Cruz
35 upcoming. In person only, on purpose.
Queer community gatherings, support groups, socials, and Pride events.
Sunday, Nov 15
Monday, Nov 16
Mon
Nov
16
Queer & Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Yoga Collective @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Queer & Trans Yoga by Sapphire Yoga Collective Weekly Yoga Class @ TDC Mondays from 6:00 PM -7:15 PM This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities…
+ 16 more dates →Tuesday, Nov 17
Tue
Nov
17
Date: Every Tuesday, except Holidays Time: 10am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Event Description: Join your community every Tuesday between 10am-12pm at the…
+ 16 more dates →Tue
Nov
17
(OUTSIDE GROUP)The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians?
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
(OUTSIDE GROUP)The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians? First and Third Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:30 pm (RSVP for location) Topics…
+ 7 more dates →Tue
Nov
17
Name: NeuroQueer Space Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month Starting Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Location: Hybrid, The Diversity Center and virtual…
+ 3 more dates →Wednesday, Nov 18
Wed
Nov
18
Career Success Drop-in Coaching at the Cantú Queer Resource Center Week 8
Where: Cantu Queer Center
When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Bridge Kennedy from the Career Success office for drop-in career coaching at the Cantú Queer Resource Center’s Lounge, no appointment needed! Get your questions…
Thursday, Nov 19
Thu
Nov
19
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz Ages…
+ 17 more dates →Thu
Nov
19
Dine-n-Discuss: Chosen family as a source of support for queer students experiencing housing precarity
Where: Lionel Cantú Queer Center
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of what home and family mean to you! At this event, you will learn about queer students’ experiences with housing…
Thu
Nov
19
Thursday October 15th - Open Screen Santa Cruz at @subrosa_space! Calling all DIY Filmmakers! It’s an open mic night for filmmakers! Share your film the…
+ 1 more date →Thu
Nov
19
(OUTSIDE COMMUNITY EVENT) Queer Line Dance Series @ London Nelson with Motion Pacific
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, and 19th from 7:15-8:30 at London Nelson Learn the basics and foundations of line dancing in a beginner friendly space. Learn…
Friday, Nov 20
Fri
Nov
20
CreativeMornings: DEVOTION with Chel Mandell
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Price: FREE
On Friday November 20, CreativeMornings Santa Cruz is back at the MAH. For our DEVOTION event, we are honored to feature Rabbi Chel Mandell, a…
Fri
Nov
20
Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 2026: Remember Me As… / Vigilia del Día de la Memoria Trans 2026 : Recuérdame como... @ London Nelson
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Name/Nombre: Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 2026: Remember Me As… / Vigilia del Día de la Memoria Trans 2026 : Recuérdame como... Date/fecha: Friday, November…
Fri
Nov
20
Queer Climbing Night (Outside Community Event)
Where: Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: free for members of Pacific Edge, $15 pass with rentals for non-members Every third Friday of the month, Hayden and Joey host a meet-up…
+ 3 more dates →Saturday, Nov 21
Sat
Nov
21
Queer Movie Club Date: Every third Saturday of the month Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Cost : Free! Join…
Tuesday, Nov 24
Tue
Nov
24
Rainbow Sangha at Insight Meditation Center (Outside Community Event)
Where: Insight Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rainbow Sangha Sit, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Rainbow Sangha group offers a safer space for…
+ 7 more dates →Thursday, Nov 26
Thu
Nov
26
The Cantu Queer Center and the Resilient Scholars Program are excited to host our 5th annual Rainbowsgiving, a community meal for folks who would like…
Saturday, Nov 28
Sat
Nov
28
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP @ Raíces y Cariño (Community Offering)
Where: 7 Hangar Way suite b, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Event: RAINBOW PLAYGROUP @ Raíces y Cariño Date: 4th Saturday of the Month Saturday, January 25 Time: 10:30 am -12:00 pm Location: RC Fam 7…
+ 3 more dates →Sat
Nov
28
For gamers of all kinds to meet, socialize, and (of course) game. Join the monthly meetup - bring your favorite board games and card games…
+ 5 more dates →Sat
Nov
28
Get ready to sashay into The Shug Shack Drag Show, where fierce performers and fabulous entertainment will leave you gagging for more!
LGBTQ+
📍 Scotts Valley
Sunday, Nov 29
Sun
Nov
29
LGBTQ+
📍 Midtown
Tuesday, Dec 1
Tue
Dec
1
Never the Last Love Letter Screening + PanelDiscussion on Meeting This Moment Honoring the 44.2 million lives lost to AIDS worldwide, The Diversity Center and…
Tue
Dec
1
Queer Book Club with Jeffrey @ The Diversity Center
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Queer Book Club at The Diversity Center Date: The first Tuesday of every month Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Cost: FREE!…
+ 3 more dates →Thursday, Dec 3
Thu
Dec
3
Mariposa de la Comunidad LGBTQ+ De Watsonville (Hosted by TDC @ Watsonville Library)
Where: Watsonville Public Library
When: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Biblioteca Watsonville Primer jueves del mes, 5:30-7:30pm Facilitado por Roselyn Macias el primer jueves de cada mes ¡Bienvenidos al grupo Mariposa de la Comunidad LGBTQ+…
+ 3 more dates →Friday, Dec 4
Fri
Dec
4
Career Success Drop-in Coaching at the Cantú Queer Resource Center Week 10
Where: Cantu Queer Center
When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Bridge Kennedy from the Career Success office for drop-in career coaching at the Cantú Queer Resource Center’s Lounge, no appointment needed! Get your questions…
Saturday, Dec 5
Sat
Dec
5
SANTA CRUZ TRANS POTLUCK - Saturday May 2nd, 12pm - 3pm at SubRosa (703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz). Trans ppl!!! Bring ur friends!…
Sat
Dec
5
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: All ages RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/radicalhopeTDC Join us for a reflection on hope and its radical role…
Sunday, Dec 6
Sun
Dec
6
LGBTQ+ Gamers Group Date: Sunday, December 6 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ For gamers of all types, to socialize…
LGBTQ+
📍 Midtown
Monday, Dec 7
Mon
Dec
7
NEW Group beginning March 2nd Name: Grieving Together: Tending our Queer Hearts Date: Starts Monday, March 2nd (Monthly, held on the First Monday of the…
Wednesday, Dec 9
Wed
Dec
9
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and…
Friday, Dec 11
Fri
Dec
11
LGBTQ+ Youth Holiday Party: Rainbow Elephant + Cookie Decorating @ The Diversity Center
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Name: LGBTQ+ Youth Holiday Party: Rainbow Elephant + Cookie Decorating Date: Friday, December 11 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: LGBTQ+…
Saturday, Dec 19
Sat
Dec
19
Older Adult Men's Social: Annual Holiday Gathering & Potluck @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Event name: Older Adult Men's Social: Annual Holiday Gathering + Potluck Date: Saturday, December 19 Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Cost…
Saturday, Jan 9
Sat
Jan
9
Let it Reign: January Senior Luncheon @ Trinity Presbyterian Fellowship Hall
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church
When: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Date: Saturday, January 9 Time: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Location: Trinity Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (the building behind the church, on Melrose Ave.), 420 Melrose Ave…
Friday, Jan 29
Fri
Jan
29
Winter Survival QSA/Pride Club Advisor Appreciation Event @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Name: Winter Survival QSA/Pride Club Advisor Appreciation Event Date: Friday, January 29 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: Pride Club Advisors…
Friday, Feb 5
Fri
Feb
5
LGBTQ+ Youth Palentine’s Skate Night @ Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
Where: 1606 seabright avenue, santa cruz, ca 95062
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Name: LGBTQ+ Youth Palentine’s Skate Night Date: Friday, February 5 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Santa Cruz Roller Palladium Ages: Elementary and middle school…
Saturday, Feb 6
Sat
Feb
6
Rainbow Kids Circle
Where: Please contact [email protected] for location information
When: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Event Name: Rainbow Kids Circle Date: Saturday, September 5 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: please email [email protected] for location information Ages: LGBTQ+ and…
+ 1 more date →Add these events to your calendar: Google Calendar · Apple or Outlook · .ics file
Hosting something rad?
If it's happening in person anywhere in Santa Cruz County, whether it's a show, a market, a paddle-out, or a gallery night, we want it on the calendar. Submissions are free and reviewed by our editors.
Submit your event →