Ever wondered how to find all of the Queer organizations here in the Bay Area? Well, the Horizon’s Foundation has just such a list!
Here: https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/org-directory/
If you are hungry, please drop by our lobby and take what you need. Or, if you have something to donate, you can drop by bags of unperishable food for others. You can also bring something for the Interfaith corner of the lobby, leaving a decoration on the tree, or a Chanukkah decoration or gift for those in need. If you need more resources, please look at the very bottom of this email for where you can get food or help.
Film Festival in the East Bay! Saturday, February 28: Day-Long Festival at AMC Bay Street 16 in Emeryville ~ 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Formerly named Drag Me to the Cinema, we return to Bay Street Emeryville for our annual Festival, while we share queer art and stories that celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Red Carpet Entryway, with step/repeat backdrop, included!
Our festival* is divided into individual, themed 2-hour film blocks from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Check out our programs in our drop-down menu and select the block(s) right for you. Outside the theater, we will have community engagement for guests to mingle with our participating filmmakers & artists, sponsors, and non-profit partners. Think PRIDE meets FILM FESTIVAL.
| https://horizonsfoundation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55513086d603d145378e8f281&id=dce2a6b533&e=c7b239a291A new report by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) exposes and scrutinizes Project 2025’s global efforts to dismantle fundamental human rights, identifying key players and tracing its exportation of a far-right, Christian nationalist agenda worldwide. The damage is not hypothetical. It is already underway and poised to expand. Join us for this upcoming Horizons Forum, a virtual public discussion about the global exportation of anti-women and anti-LGBTQ rights ideology by Project 2025 with Wendy Via and Heidi Beirich from GPAHE. See the full details below: Title: Horizons Forum: Project 2025’s Christian Nationalist Global Agenda Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT*Location: Online (Zoom)*Note: The audience Q&A portion may extend to 6:30 p.m. PT if needed. We encourage you to come prepared with questions to be answered by our experts and be a part of this important conversation. The report cited in the discussion was made possible through a grant from the Global Faith and Equality Fund at Horizons Foundation. Questions about Horizons Forum or about registration? Email us at comms@horizonsfoundation.org. In community, Horizons Foundation |
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Vallejo Gay Network
Join your community as Mohit Junega host us for a Valentine’s Day Themed February 2026 Potluck.
Pizza Night!
Anna Bergman and Judith Learner are wanting to have a BOYP (buy your own pizza) meetup at the Fusion Pizza on Georgia street Wednesday Night, February 25th, at 5:30 pm. The address is 414 Georgia Street, Vallejo, CA.
2026 March Potluck, Hosted by Joseph and Shea
March 22nd at 12-6 pm
IMAGE TO COME
700 Wellfleet Drive
Vallejo, CA 94581
Join your community as Joeseph and Shea host us for a Spring Fling in thir reconstructed home.
As usual, bring a favorite dish to share, a drink to wash it down with and a friend or three. We’re all about growing our LGBTQ+ community in Vallejo, Solano County and beyond.
As this will be both an outdoor and an indoor event, we are asking that you please be vaccinated and boosted or wear a mask.
February Book Club Meetup
Please join the Alibi Bookshop LGBTQ Book Club on Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30 pm for the discussion of “Last Night at The Telegraph Club “ by Malinda Lo, hosted by Richard May.
About the book: From acclaimed author Malinda Lo comes a gripping, tender coming-of-age novel exploring identity, queerness, and historical upheaval set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the 1950s.
Facebook Event Details: Alibi Bookshop LGBTQ Book Club
Next month’s Book: GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER by Bernardine Evarist available at Alibi Books.
Benicia LGBTQIA+ Network
The Benicia LGBTQIA Network is on Facebook and can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3251983318281379/?checkpoint_src=any.
“You may have noticed that we did not have an event for January. This month, I have travel, the CA democratic convention and our wedding anniversary, so I’ve decided to skip planning February events as well.
BUT, SAVE THE DATE FOR March 14th for a backyard movie night! We will be showing a movie in our backyard with popcorn, cocktails and US. It may be chilly, but it’ll be fun. I’ll remind you to bring a blankie!
Anyone have movie suggestions!?” Christina Gilpin-Hayes.
Backyard Movie Night – Benicia LGBTQ Network
Coming March 14th – An early spring Backyard Movie Night! From the organizers (Christina): We will be showing a movie in our backyard with popcorn, cocktails and US. It may be chilly, but it’ll be fun. I’ll remind you to bring a blankie!
Anyone have movie suggestions!? More to come on this. Please watch the Benicia LGBTQ Network group.
Vacaville LGBTQ+ Network
Want to join the new “Vacaville LGBTQ+ Network” on Facebook? Go to this link on facebook, and ask to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/652492897897233/.
Check it out! The next social we would like to host in East County St. Paddie’s Day. Let will@solanopride.org know if you want to help plan a St. Paddie’s Day Party at a local restaurant or host a potluck dinner on Tuesday, March 17th!
Corned beef will be provided, so bring side dishes, appetizers, desserts or drinks to share!
See more VGN, Benicia LGBTQ+ Network socials and more at our Regional Partners Page here: https://www.solanopride.org/regional-lgbtq-partners/
• Our friend Omar Kahn from Health Markets Insurance Agency who helps provide the Backdoor Films monthly at the Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward Street, Martinez! Come on out the 4th Saturdays of the month at 8:30 pm to see a classic film, together.
Vallejo’s Drag Brunch at Bambino’s Now twice a month with competitions like RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Vallejo’s Drag Brunch at Bambino’s March 1st!
By Free Music Collective Bambino’s Vallejo – Pizza, Pasta + Full Bar
• Sunday, March 1st · 10am – 1pm PDT. Doors at 9:30am. Tickets Link.
• Sunday, March 15th · 10am – 1pm PDT. Doors at 9:30am. Tickets Link. (You can search for Free Music Collective on Eventbrite to follow them for updates each month.)
Bambino’s Vallejo – Pizza, Pasta + Full Bar
301 Georgia Street #suite 122 Vallejo, CA 94590
Are you ready for November DRAG hosted by no other than Sadie C. Sparkles and MissCherrylane. It’s a chance to embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and enjoy a brunch experience like no other. Come on down and be part of this exciting new event that brings drag and queer culture to our community!
The Drag Kings take over! Hidden Fantasea Drag Show.
This show is Particularly a drag king takeover with kings all of NorCal!
Meet and greet where you will get a pict with pressure k and will be from 5:30-7. This is a 21+ event!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-fantasea-tickets-1981973292471?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The Vanity series at Cedar’s Corner (801 Texas Street, Fairfield) is now meeting for Late Sunday Brunch at 1 pm on Sunday, March 22nd!
This month the event is Sunday, March 22nd! $10 tickets at the door. Seating at noon, show begins at 1 pm. Come check out their great menu, and grab a bite along with some amazing Drag by the Crew! Don’t miss this month’s lineup!
Benicia’s next drag brunch right in the heart of downtown at Rellik Tavern.
Sunday, March 8th at noon at Rellik Tavern.
Get your tickets now for only $15 below
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/rellik-drag-delish-lunch…
hosted by Charity Kase & Jacob Solbux
with special guests, Vicodonia Knightingale & Ellenore Gunt
Up Next at Compton’s…
| Then in January 2026, The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot returns for weekly performances! |
Erin in the Morning has an article on the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, SF’s own Stonewall moment, you can read here.
“If the buttons was on the wrong side, like a blouse, they would take you to jail because they felt it was female impersonation,” said Amanda St. Jaymes, a trans woman and local hotel owner, in Susan Stryker’s 2005 documentary Screaming Queens. “We got tired of being harassed. We got tired of being made to go into the men’s room when we were dressed like women. We wanted our rights.”
Compton’s Cafeteria Riot Play is Back!
Did you know that there’s a play currently going on in the City that reenacts what we know of that riot? The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot.
Presented by the Tenderloin Museum, it’s a play written by Collette LeGrande, Mark Nassar, and Donna Personna, Directed by Ezra Reaves. It’s an immersive theatrical experience… with breakfast.
After a sold-out run in 2025, The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot returns next weekend — and we’re giving you an exclusive discount for the reopening!
Buy one ticket for the Friday, January 16, or Saturday, January 17 show, and get the second at 50% off. Use this secret link (🤫) with access code CCR26BOGO. This offer is good only for the re-opening weekend. Can’t make it next weekend? We’ve got you covered. Use discount code CCR26FF at checkout to receive our “Friends and Family” rate, saving $15 per ticket!
Step into history with this immersive theatrical experience that brings to life one of the first acts of organized LGBTQ+ resistance in the U.S. This production lets you witness resilience, hear voices, and experience a legacy that continues to inspire today.
Take your seat at the table and watch history unfold. See it again…or for the first time.
Regular Friday and Saturday shows resume on January 16, 2026. PURCHASE TICKETS.
Due to demand, a 4:00 PM performance has been added on Sunday, March 15, expanding opportunities to experience the show. Get tickets.
| Community Ticket Program Tenderloin Museum is committed to making The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot accessible to the community. We are offering a limited number of free and sliding-scale tickets to community members who may not otherwise be able to attend. Tickets are limited, and priority will be given to low-income individuals, longtime Tenderloin residents, and LGBTQ+ community members. Apply here. |
It’s better with a group!
Planning a night out with friends, colleagues, or your chosen family? Groups of 10 or more receive special discounted rates, making Compton’s an unforgettable shared experience. Contact us to reserve seats together and let us help you plan a powerful night at the theater.
Actors Jaylyn Abergas and Mary Vice sat down with KRON 4’s Live in the Bay host Jessica Wills to share how The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot places audiences inside the first recorded act of militant queer resistance, and what it’s like to bring this powerful piece of San Francisco history to life on stage.
| Content creator Monica Moralesrecently attended a performance of The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot — and her 45-second Instagram reel captured exactly what makes this immersive theatrical experience unlike anything else in the Bay Area. People took notice. Lots of them. More than 128,000 views (and counting). Nearly 12,000 likes. More than 6,000 shares. Dozens of comments from theatergoers tagging friends, making plans…and buying tickets. The buzz is real — and so is the rush on tickets. Performances are selling out as word spreads about this electrifying production that vividly brings the story of the 1966 queer uprising at Compton’s Cafeteria to life. |
| WATCH THE REEL |
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Listos – 5 Steps Emergency Preparedness Training starting on Friday, March 20th from 12:00 (noon) – 1:00 pm.
All registered attendees will receive a Go Bag, a $40 value! Registration is limited to only 290 people, so register now!
The class will start promptly at 12:00 noon. During this training, we’ll cover 5 steps to preparedness: Developing a Plan, Go bags, Stay bags, Alerts and Helping others. Please bring whatever you need to take notes: pen, pencil, crayon and paper or laptop computer.
Friday, March 20
• Listos – 5 Steps to Preparedness Training (from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM). See the attached flyer for registration link and other information. You are welcome to share the flyer and this email with your contacts.
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/mys8WZcDrmaqFXen8
The Training is located at: Salvation Army – Kroc Community Center, Chapel Hall, 568 East Wigeon Way, Suisun City, CA 94585
The Solano Healthcare Coalition (HCC) is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop March 24, 2026, from 9am to 4pm. The focus is on extreme heat and wildfire risk. See the attached flyer for registration information. Register here: This is blatant abuse of the voting system. They are run by the states because they never trusted the Feds not to interfere.
Respectfully,
Robyn Rains, Emergency Services Manager
Solano County Sheriff’s Office / Office of Emergency Services
530 Clay Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-1600 Office / (707) 372-8076 Cell
RLRains@SolanoCounty.gov
solanocounty.gov/government/office-emergency-services
I wanted to share some great news: Registration for our LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day 2026 is now live!
Last year, nearly 300 people converged on the Capitol building in Sacramento to meet with their lawmakers about legislation that would improve the lives of all LGBTQ+ Californians — our biggest event ever!
With anti-LGBTQ+ attacks on the rise, we know people are fired up, and that means space is going to fill up fast. If you want to be part of LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, reserve your spot today.
Solano College Theatre Upcoming Plays
4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=sct01
SOLANO COLLEGE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 42ND STREET
TO RUN APRIL 10-26, 2026
42ND STREET
April 10-26: Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday pay-what-you-can show on 4/23 at 7:30 p.m.
Deaf Night show with ASL Interpretation on 4/24 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $24 GA, $18 senior/military, $10 students
February 23, 2026 — (Fairfield, CA) Solano College Theatre (SCT) is pleased to announce its spring musical, 42nd Street, directed by SCT’s Artistic Director Christine Mani.
“All our students strive for their ‘big break’ into the real business of theatre,” said Mani. “What better way to honor that hope than with a story of a young ingenue who does just that!”
42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor, and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer (played by Alexis Bueno) comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star?
The cast includes:
• Alexis Bueno, a theater major at SCC and longtime SCT performer, as Peggy Sawyer
• Gyver Bitancor, a music major and SCC Chamber Choir tenor, debuts on the SCT stage as Billy Lawlor
• Faustino Cadiz III, a Filipino-American performing artist who spends his days as a vice principal in Vallejo, as Julian Marsh
• Beth Ellen Etheridge, who recently performed Mother Superior in Nunsense at Missouri Street Theatre, joins SCT as Dorothy Brock
42nd Street is directed by Christine Mani, with choreography by Liz Andrews and musical direction by Michael Reilly. The design team includes Jeffrey Hamby (Costume Design), Carrie Mullen (Set Design), William Schmidt (Lighting Design), Alex Via (Sound Design), and Darcia Tipton (Properties Design). Solano College Theatre is ADA accessible. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.solanocollegetheatre.org or call (707) 864-7100.
42ND STREET: MUSIC AND LYRICS BY HARRY WARREN AND AL DUBIN, BOOK BY MICHAEL STEWART AND MARK BRAMBLE
Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by Jae Tolbert
Rabbit Hole – April 29-May 3Special Dates:April 29: Opening Night Gala! Formal/cocktail attire optional but greatly encouraged; sparkling apple cider and hors d’oeuvres available for purchase (free for Season Subscribers!).May 1: ASL Interpreting Provided Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. RABBIT HOLE charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Content Advisory:Suitable for ages 13+. While there is no official rating system for live theatre, we encourage you to use your judgment based on age, maturity level, and subject matter. This show contains themes of grief and mortality, adult language, and scenes of intensity. If you have further questions, please reach out to us by emailing SCT@solano.edu. https://www.solanocollegetheatre.org
As a reminder – this is a FUNDRAISER for the Davis Phoenix Coalition. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit the life changing working of DPC.
No later than May 8th via the Davis Pride social media pages, we are going to announce the 2026 comedy line up. We promise you are not going to want to miss this line up. The team is working on amazing talent from all over the west coast. — Each year the LOL takes talent to the next level.
For a complete calendar of Davis Pride Events – please visit: https://davispride.org/experience/#calendar
I’m excited to share that the 2026 Golden State Valkyries schedule is officially here! I’ve included the schedule at the bottom of this email.
With your interest in a group outing, I want to make sure you have all the details and next steps that will provide your group with the best possible experience for the upcoming season.
Group Priority Access
Our group deposit holders have priority access to reserve their games date, seats, and fan experiences starting February 10th at 10:00 AM, well before the general public. To join the priority line and receive first access, you can place your deposit here:
Place Your 2026 Group Deposit Today
Key Dates & Next Steps
- Pricing: We anticipate having finalized group pricing in the next few days
- Special Event/Heritage Nights: Exact dates coming soon. If interested, please reply with your desired event (see below).
- February 10th at 10:00 AM: Group priority ticket and fan experience reservation window opens.
- General Ticketing On-Sale: TBD
To ensure I can secure your best available option the moment we go live, please reply to this email with the following details:
- Your Game(s): Preferred dates and opponents.
- Group Size: Estimated number of attendees.
- Seating/Budget: Ideal seating location or your target price point per ticket.
Let’s Connect: https://calendly.com/jewalker-goldenstate/30min
I look forward to getting your group out to a game this season!
Best, Jenny Walker
If anyone at SPC is interested in getting group ticket pricing, contact Will at will@solanopride.org, or set up an appointment with Jenny at the link above.