The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Center is building community and promoting the healing effects of social connection by hosting discussion and leadership groups as well as diverse educational and social activities, and events for LGBTQ+s and Allies.
The Center’s purpose is to help break the Isolation and Loneliness, now an epidemic across the U.S. – based on extensive research found in the 2023 Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community — Dr. Vivek H. Murphy, former U.S. Surgeon General
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August 30 - Pride Parade and Festival
Billy DeFrank at Silicon Valley Pride
Join us in the Pride Parade - it's free, and help us carry our giant flag and banners, or just walk with us - bring an umbrella to deal with the hot sun, & enjoy the company of wonderful people.
For the Pride Parade
Sunday, August 30th, 10AM
We are meeting on the Corner of Market & Julian Streets
For the Festival
Sunday August 30th, Noon - 6PM
If you want to do a two-hour shift at our booths at the Festival you will get a wrist-band (free entrance to the Festival). If you are interested please email: Fabulous@defrank.org.
August 27 - Pro's & Con's of Delivery Robots
Meet the companies and the robots themselves
Thursday, August 27th at 3PM
At the Billy DeFrank Center (enter from the back of the parking lot)
Because San Jose City is making a decision with parameters for a pilot project in mid-September, we thought it be a good idea to have the meeting/event to give people an opportunity to learn about the Delivery Robots and still have time to give San Jose City community informed input. This is a collaboration between the Alameda Business Association and the Billy DeFrank Center.
Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions please email Fabulous@defrank.org.
Billy DeFrank's Garden Club
Billy DeFrank Center's Garden Club is One Project-at-a-Time
The first project is inside the back entrance to the Center. Everyone loves it. The Garden Club is a great way to meet like minded lovers of Nature, be in the great outdoors of the Billy DeFrank Center, and help beautify The Alameda.
If you would like to be on the mailing list to help with projects and/or help with maintenance, please contact Liz at GardenClub@defrank.org.
Senior Safari at Happy Hollow
Senior Safari is Back for 2026!
4th Thursdays until October
Arrive between 9AM and 10AM to get free parking and admission for people 50+
It is a beautiful lush environment for walking and taking in some fresh air.
To avoid losing each other it is good to carpool.
www.happyhollow.org/seniorsafari
The Billy DeFrank Vintage group often attends Senior Safari as a Group.
Questions? Please email: Vintage@defrank.org
Rainbow BINGO
Join us for a night of fun, laughs and occasional special guest callers!
- $15 for a 10-pack
- Snacks and cherry bells for sale
Billy DeFrank Karaoke at Mexico Lindo
- Every Sunday at 7pm
- Food available until 9pm
- DJ, great atmosphere, bar and all of us together singing or dancing.
- 11 Race Street, San Jose, right by The Alameda
HIV Testing
Vintage Activities
Secondhand Smoke Helpline
