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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Let's Get Out the Vote - Hands on Democracy
Sunday May 10th, 1pm - 5:30pm on Mother's Day
Free Food, Door Prizes, DJ Jose, education, crafting
Schedule
- 1PM: Doors Open
- 1:30PM: The History of Voting Educational Workshop and fill out the Louisiana Test
- 3PM: The importance of Voting: Vice Mayor, Pam Foley (other electeds may join her)
- 3:30PM: Crafting - making buttons and other crafty activities
Making "Get out the Vote" Toolkits (team activity)
AND you can Register to Vote.
Link to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-democracy-tickets-1987574730523
Free Screening of 'Maxxie LaWow'
Let's Enjoy Billy DeFrank Center's 45th Anniversary with a Free Screening of 'Maxxie LaWow', a drag animation movie, 90 minutes of pure fun.
Sunday, May 24th, 2PM
at the Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
Enter from the back of the parking lot.
"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" tells the story of Simon, a shy young barista who discovers a magical wig that transforms him into the fierce and fabulous drag queen super-shero, Maxxie LaWow. While the film is not officially rated, it would likely fall in the PG-13 range.
Singles Mingle for LGBTQ+'s at Billy DeFrank's Karaoke Night at Mexico Lindo
Sunday, May 31st, 7PM - 9PM (but you can stay longer)
Held at Mexico Lindo, 11 Race Street, San Jose (by The Alameda)
Plenty of free parking even across the Street.
Must be over 21, Bar Open all night, food service stops at 9PM
Bring friends and MINGLE
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
