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FROM THE EDITOR
PRIDE IS RESILIENCE
Pride month was a whirlwind of activity. We know that Pride is more than a parade, more than a party, though let’s be honest, we do both better than anyone. Pride is resilience. It’s showing up, speaking out, and shining unapologetically, especially when the world tries to dim our light. And this July, no one embodies that spirit more than our cover star, Frankie Grande.
Fresh off a dazzling performance at WeHo Pride, Frankie is stepping into the spotlight in a whole new way with the release of his debut album, Hotel Rock Bottom. This isn’t just another pop album, it’s a revelation. With infectious beats and raw honesty, Frankie takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his life: from struggles with addiction to the triumphs of sobriety, from heartbreak to healing, from hiding to celebrating his full, fabulous self.
Frankie told us this album arrives “at the perfect time”—both for him personally and for the queer community at large. And we agree. In a moment when LGBTQ+ rights are once again being debated, legislated, and in some places, threatened, Hotel Rock Bottom feels like both a protest and a love letter. It reminds us that authenticity is radical, that joy is defiance, and that our
stories—messy, magnificent, and everything in between—deserve to be heard.
Inside this issue, we celebrate not only Frankie’s bold new era, but also experiences, restaurants, and travel destinations that push our culture forward. From music and nightlife to theatre and foodie spots, our July edition is chock full of summer ideas.
So, whether you’re poolside, on the dance floor, or catching your breath in between, crack open these pages and get inspired. Please visit us on the web at GEDmag.com to read the current digital issue and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ GEDmagazine to stay up to date on exciting new event announcements coming soon. Gay Entertainment Directory is here for your entertainment!
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RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE LIVE – Las Vegas: Summer is the time for road trips, large and small, and an easy one from most parts of California is Las Vegas. It offers such a variety of activities that you can easily spend three or four enjoyable days, and fairly inexpensively if you can travel mid-week. I recently left California’s sinful desert city to visit Nevada’s sinful desert city and while I was there, I decided it was time to check up on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Live.
Though the show opened in January 2020, it closed in March of the same year due to the Pandemic. It reopened in August 2021, has run consistently since then, and is scheduled for its 1,000th performance soon! I first saw it in late 2021 and I worried that four years might find it a little tired. That was absolutely not the case. It has more Vegas-style spectacle than ever, and it has that wonderful live theatre symbiosis where the performers energy escalates even more onstage when the audience gives back energy.
Starting in the pink brick workroom that we all know and love, four girls enter individually just like every season’s first episode. The current collection is Jimbo, Derrick Barry, Sapphira Cristal, and Kyle Sonique Love. These queens are our gay royalty, and the audience treats them accordingly. Clips from the original seasons are shown on large monitors at each side of the stage, and those monitors are also used for Mama Ru to comment on the action from time to time. During the course of the evening, we learn that these queens are going to compete in a number of challenges and then we, the audience, will select the winner.
Following the introductory number, we meet our hostess for the evening, Asia O’Hara. She actually hosted the show when I saw it four years ago. She was stunning then and even more amazing now. Like the trouper that she is, she makes every performance feel like the most important one she has ever hosted. She wears over a dozen gorgeous costumes, a new one every time she enters, and her entrances include being suspended 10 feet above the stage and driving onstage in a pink kiddie car –always something surprising, something wonderful. I’ve got to confess that there are a few times that the younger queens zone out a bit when they are onstage and not in the spotlight. Not so with Asia. She always delivers 110%.
The hardest working folks in the show are the six gentlemen of the dancing pit crew. Only briefly do they wear the scanty bathers that they don for the TV show, but they back up each of the girls for almost every number and they do it in different costumes, from formal wear to barely there. That’s at least two dressers working their butts off.
The sets are true Vegas magic with lots of video walls and even a full stage follies staircase for the finale. Even if you have seen the show before, almost certainly it wasn’t with the same girls (about 50 veterans of television’s drag race have appeared.) Do yourself a favor and check it out! It plays most nights of the week, sometimes twice per evening, at The Flamingo, and it’s guaranteed to be fun!
DISCO SHOW — Las Vegas: While in Las Vegas, I also saw –well, experienced –Disco Show that was wonderful but very hard to describe. Leaving the crowded and noisy casino floor at The Linq, you are lead upstairs through graffiti-covered walls with the sound of subway trains rattling by. You can go directly to a large, dark bar area, but I recommend arriving early and having dinner at Diner Ross, an elevated dinner attached to the bar. We started our evening there, and I know I will return there when I experience this show again. I wanted something light so I had a buffalo chicken schnitzel and even without the show, I would find this diner to enjoy that meal again. After leaving the diner, we went to the cavernous bar area for a drink. Soon, three roller skaters cleared out an area in the center of the floor and proceeded to perform their individual skating specialties complete with puffy afros, satin gym shorts, and leg warmers. And just like that, we start our time warp into the world of disco.
I hate to give the next step away, but it’s pretty foundational. The audience is moved from the bar into a large room, perhaps 100’ X 100’ and 30’ tall, where we remain standing. The lights go out, we hear disco music pumping, and the floor starts to light up in patterns ala “Saturday Night Fever.” Then we discover that the room is surrounded by a catwalk about 15’ up the wall. With our attention directed by the lights, we meet the first of 11 performers who is a delivery person, juggling a box as he executes some joyful disco moves. We learn that not only is the floor fully video-capable – the entire wall is as well. The delivery person’s name pops up on the wall behind him, as it does with each of the characters we meet. We have a sexy waitress, a frumpy schoolteacher, and various other characters, eventually including the roller skaters from the bar.
For the next 80 minutes, the action and excitement never die down. The performers can come down from the catwalk to mingle among us on the dance floor and occasionally a skilled team of stagehands roll out large road boxes which become mini stages surrounded by the audience. Frequently the dancers are performing just a few feet from us but the rumors that I drooled as I looked up at madly dancing butts were simply rumors! There is a silly Austrian comical character who sometimes stops the action to teach us some disco steps while he flirts madly with some of the seemingly straight boys in the audience and yes, later in the evening we are invited to put our newly-learned steps to work. Actually, you can dance along as little or as much as you want throughout the evening, and it seems that even very young gay boys are knowledgeable with disco moves.
Disco Show is not a concert, not a dance party, not a comedy, and yet somehow, it is all of those and much, much more. If you experience it, you will understand why it’s a hard show to describe, but oh mama is it fun! It plays most nights at The Linq.
& JULIET – Statewide: A jukebox musical is one where you already know all of the songs, but they are incorporated into a new plot with new characters. & Juliet is a 2019 coming-ofage jukebox musical featuring music selected and arranged by Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin with a book by David West Read. The story focuses on a “what if” scenario where Juliet decided not to kill herself at the end of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
The show starts with Shakespeare addressing the cast of the first production of Romeo & Juliet. He introduces his wife, Anne Hathaway. She tells him that he should change the ending. He sings “I Want it That Way” from The Backstreet Boys. She suggests that when Juliet wakes and finds Romeo dead (singing Britney Spears’ “….Baby One More Time”), she then learns that he had many other affairs, with women and men (“Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” by The Backstreet Boys). Her nurse convinces her it would be a waste for her to take her own life for such a philanderer.
As she progresses with her life after Romeo, she and the company find opportunities to sing songs we know from recordings by Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, NSYNC, Pink, Justin Timberlake – well, you get the picture. I haven’t seen the musical, but I’ve certainly heard the cast recording and the performances are universally terrific. & Juliet was born in The UK (as all of Shakespeare’s works were), and opened on Broadway in November of 2022, where it’s still playing. The North American Tour started in late 2024. While in California, it will play at The San Francisco Orpheum 7/1 - 27; The Los Angeles Ahmanson 8/13 - 9/7; Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center 9/9 - 21; San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 10/7 - 12; and San Diego Civic 10/14 – 19.
THE STORY FOCUSES ON A “WHAT IF” SCENARIO WHERE JULIET DECIDED NOT TO KILL HERSELF AT THE END OF SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET.
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL – San Diego: My summers also demand a road trip to San Diego to attend one of The Old Globe Theatre’s world-famous outdoor Shakespeare productions. They typically stage two Shakespearean productions and one other, usually an American classic. They’re starting their season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of his popular comedies.
First of all, The Old Globe’s productions bear no resemblance to the ponderous recitations of The Bard’s works that you might have been forced to endure in high school. When they were first produced some 500 years ago, they were an all-day affair running four or five hours, with some intermissions long enough to have a meal. San Diego judiciously trims the works down to a manageable two or so hours. Editing the language is a tricky area – “So you think you can write it better than Shakespeare, do you???” So even without rewrites, In the hands of extremely skillful actors and directors, the language can retain its ‘thee’s and thou’s” but still sound conversational.
The shows are presented in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, a 620-seat outdoor venue which is one of three theatres in the Old Globe complex. Performances start at 8 pm while it is still twilight and the transition from natural light to stage light is very subtle. The first time I attended, I marveled at the incredible acoustics – I could hear every word, and the actors didn’t seem to be shouting. It eventually became evident that they were indeed amplified but with such good speakers that they sounded like they were a couple of feet away.
As for All’s Well That Ends Well, Helena is in love with the aristocrat Bertram, while he’s more interested in running off to war than in romance. But strong-willed Helena can’t be deterred, and as she moves mountains and conjures miracles to gain his affection, the play winds into flights of hilarity and passion. Clever and charming, this romantic comedy is the perfect night of theatre under the stars.
And as I remind readers every year, The Old Globe Theatre is in San Diegos gorgeous Balboa Park where parking is at a premium. There is a small lot, a few hundred feet from the theatre, but most often you’ll need to park in a large lot that is perhaps a quarter of a mile away. Also, Balboa Park is so beautiful that you should allow yourself extra time to walk through the gardens and the iconic buildings that were built for expositions in 1915 and 1935 (and there might be a zoo tucked away in some corner of the park).
Light meals and drinks are available at the theatre. All’s Well That Ends Well plays through 7/6, followed by The Comedy of Errors 7/27 – 8/24 and Huzzah!, an original musical comedy set at the Renaissance Faire, 9/13 – 10/19.
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FRANKIE GRANDE
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BY ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ
he crowd was in a frenzy as music maker, actor, activist, and TV personality Frankie Grande took center stage at the OutLoud Musical Festival at Weho Pride, kicking off the season with unapologetic sensuality and a damn amazing show. Accompanied by hot male dancers and wearing a costume that probably only he could pull off, he is setting the tone for being out and proud this year. We are not shying away from anything. In fact, we are going in harder.
His Pride performance leads up to the hot-off-the-press release of his debut album, Hotel Rock Bottom. The album makes a deep dive into the world of pop and explores Grande’s past experiences with struggles, addiction, and his journey to sobriety. It is also an infectious celebration of sexuality. According to Frankie, this album is perfectly timed, not only in the face of what is happening politically to the queer community, but also to the journey he has had in his personal life.
I think this album was always bubbling under the surface. I think that there were just a series of events that needed to happen in order for me to be able to communicate it out into the world. And I think the big one was being eight years sober; that was the thing that I really needed to do in order to be able to tell these stories and to communicate them effectively. I am on the board of GLAAD, and so our whole mission is to try to have inclusion in as many avenues and media as humanly possible. I was listening to this amazing gay artist, Gregory Dillon, and I was like, why don’t we have more gay male pop stars? We have a few, I can probably name them on one hand, but we need more. So I told myself ‘Frankie, just do it, man. Just do it. It’s been your dream your whole life. It’s time.’ And so I did.
Don’t let the beats and fun fool you. Hotel Rock Bottom is a celebration of dance and pop, for sure, but it is also an intimate deep dive into Frankie’s life, the good, but also the obstacles. What does he want listeners to walk away with most from listening to his debut album?
I want them to feel happy and excited because, for me right now, and always, I’ve turned to the dance floor during times of happiness and sadness, strife, turmoil, and joy. So, I want them to just listen to this album and consume it and just feel great. But if you want to get into the nitty gritty of it all, I want them to see the journey of my life from Party Club Kid all the way to marriage, house, puppy. My album is organized in chronological order throughout my life. I want them to be like, well, if
“I WANT THEM TO SEE THE JOURNEY OF MY LIFE FROM PARTY CLUB KID ALL THE WAY TO MARRIAGE, HOUSE, PUPPY. ”
that queen did it, then so can I.
Frankie is no stranger to being in the spotlight. He’s been on Broadway, Off-Broadway, he’s hosted TV shows, he’s been in cabaret shows (including his one-man show), he’s been on Big Brother, and of course, there’s the family link. But this album is different; it is all him, his personal story, with no storyline or headline to perform behind. All eyes are on him this time around, and we know that the queer audiences can turn into mean girls. How has Frankie been dealing with all of the pressure?
I’m feeling a little bulletproof this time. I always keep my mission at the forefront. When I was making this album and I got signed to Republic (Records), all of a sudden, my face is on billboards and things. I had impostor syndrome immediately. I was like, this is scary, because I’m so used to being not the guy, right? It’s always Ariana’s the guy. I’m not the guy, I’m the one in the entourage. I’m walking behind. Now, I’m the guy. I started to have a little bit of anxiety and panic attacks, and then I realized I just have to keep why I’m doing this at the forefront.
It’s for those young LGBTQ+ kids in red states who are scared to death because of our President. And as long as I remember that I’m making this music for them to make them realize that they’re going to be okay. The gays can chit and chat all they want, but it’s about the music ultimately. The other thing is, I realized the gays have been so unbelievably accepting of this music. I think it just goes to show you where we are as a culture and where we are as a society. I have been a punching bag for the gay community for many years, like for 10 plus years within and without. So, I think the fact that people are being like, “Hey, this music is really good” just goes to show that the music is good.
And Frankie’s music has been wellreceived. The album was preceded by two singles, “Boys” and “Rhythm of Love.” “Boys” is his take on the Cyndi Lauper classic “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” and was inspired by a trip to Fire Island when he felt free, fierce, and fabu-
lous. This is the queer anthem for summer. The music videos for both hits certainly celebrate sexuality, unabashedly. Why does Frankie think celebrating sex so openly is so important right now?
Straight women and straight men have been doing it publicly for many, many years. Tyla is posting the Kids’ Choice Awards, and her song is about ejaculating in a man’s face. That’s okay, but for a gay man to do it, it’s like, whoa, WTF? Two men are kissing? Absolutely not! Get that off my screen. And that is bullshit. Straight men find it okay to watch two women kiss. So, that’s how we’re going to be inclusive, we’re going to show lesbians kissing, but that’s every straight man’s fantasy. Let’s put every straight man’s nightmare on the screen. That’s what I want to do, and that’s why I’m here. Let’s do that.
In his performances and in his album, he proves that sober gays can still party and have fun. Sobriety in the queer community is finally having its time as more people come to terms with their addictions and talk openly about dealing with them. The stigma around being a sober gay man is changing. Frankie has been a leader in that movement. But Frankie credits his sobriety for his confidence, although it hasn’t always been a clear correlation.
I think in early sobriety, I had no confidence. I was absolutely terrified to do everything and anything because I had to learn like a child how to re-engage with the world. Everything was new. I had numbed myself for so many years that I didn’t know how to have a conversation with people, and I couldn’t look anybody in the eyes. As I started to build that back up, I realized like, holy shit, I’m now at a place in my life where because of my sobriety, I can kind of get away with anything. And not in a way that it’s like, oh, I can do whatever I want, but I can explain the reason why I’m doing everything because I’m sober. I am just walking through life with so much more confidence because I actually know what I’m doing, and I can be accountable for everything that comes out of my mouth, which is very different than before. Frankie’s new music comes at a time when the government is trying to limit
even queer art. From his point of view, what does the future of LGBTQ artistry look like?
I think we’re going to be entering into another period of resistance. Tom of Finland was born out of the time when HIV/AIDS was so scary and prevalent and out there, and I feel like we’re going to have more resistant art.
I think that in my particular field, with what I’m doing with GLAAD, I’m really trying to get more inclusion in reality TV casting for LGBTQ+ people, because I think that’s a way for us to break into the hearts and minds of people that really need to be changed, in a subtle way. Watching two gay men interact on Big Brother together would be groundbreaking; it hasn’t happened in 10 years since I was in the house. So, I think we’re going to be resistant in kind of performance art, and creating more waves and ripples, but also subversive. At the same time, we’re just getting more LGBTQ+ characters into media. Trans inclusion really needs to step up. Everyone’s terrified right now. Everyone’s going backwards, especially in the media, and we can’t allow that to happen.
As he settles into his home with a husband and puppy, he is also ready to hit the ground hard, finally being solo in the spotlight. With his resume and set of skills, and album debut, there are so many directions he can go in. He also talks about returning to the stage, needing a role like Frank N. Furter in Rocky Horror, the Emcee in Cabaret, or The Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors to bring him back. Frankie makes a statement about every project that he undertakes. What kind of legacy does he want to build with his work?
The gayest one on Earth. Just like a really gay-leading rainbow and glitter legacy? We’ve had a lot of people in the LGBTQ+ community that we’ve looked up to, especially allies. But I want to see more gay men representing the queer community. I just want people to look back at my career and say “he just put himself out there and embraced who he is so unapologetically, and that has inspired me to be myself.” That’s what I would like to continue. That’s what I want my legacy to be.
“IT’S FOR THOSE YOUNG LGBTQ+ KIDS IN RED STATES WHO ARE SCARED TO DEATH BECAUSE OF OUR PRESIDENT. AND AS LONG AS I REMEMBER THAT I’M MAKING THIS MUSIC FOR THEM TO MAKE THEM REALIZE THAT THEY’RE GOING TO BE OKAY.”
I hope you have a beautiful, wonderful Pride. I hope you embrace all of the colors of your beautiful, queerdo flags. I hope you get out there and shake some booty on the dance floor to my music, or to anything that makes you happy. I hope you recharge because we’re heading into battle. This is our time; this is our time to steal. As soon as July 1st hits, we are hitting the pavement running.
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DAP HEALTH EXPANDS LGBTQ+ HEALTH SAFETY NET TO SAN DIEGO’S NORTH COUNTY
NEWS OF AN UPCOMING NEW SEXUAL WELLNESS CLINIC — THE NONPROFIT’S FIFTH — WAS RECEIVED WITH EXCITEMENT AND GRATITUDE AT OCEANSIDE’S PRIDE BY THE BEACH ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
BY DANIEL VAILLANCOURT
n Saturday, June 7, 2025, DAP Health — the award-winning, trailblazing community health center rooted in the Coachella Valley that celebrated its 40th anniversary last year — marked yet another significant milestone by serving as the major sponsor of Oceanside Pride by the Beach, a popular annual event many of DAP Health’s team members attended so that they could spread the good word about a new DAP Health-branded sexual wellness clinic coming to the North County of San Diego.
OAt a time when many nonprofits and corporations are reducing support for local Pride celebrations, DAP Health is deepening its investment in
LGBTQ+ communities by expanding its trusted, judgment-free health care to Oceanside.
The move is made possible by a partnership between DAP Health and the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, whose Oceanside headquarters will house the new sexual wellness clinic. This latest outpost — DAP health’s fifth — will offer the same affirming care the nonprofit has long provided at its four Coachella Valley sexual wellness sites, in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert (operating Mondays only at College of the Desert), and Indio.
Informing the Oceanside LGBTQ+ community of this development at Pride was a stroke of genius, broadcasting a wider commitment to inclusion and
equity — and turning the once-a-year celebration into a promise of year-round support for marginalized individuals across North San Diego County.
FROM CELEBRATION TO SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT
Oceanside Pride by the Beach, a vibrant and family-friendly street festival, attracted nearly 20,000 attendees to Civic Center Plaza for a day of music, dance, education, and jubilation. Organized by the Center, the event featured more than 170 vendors, three stages of live entertainment, and dedicated spaces for youth and educational engagement. This year marked the affair’s 18th anniversary, making it one of the most enduring LGBTQ+ events in the region.
As the festival’s major sponsor, DAP Health played a prominent role not only in the merriment and remembrance, but also in advancing the Center’s mission to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals across more than 13 cities, including Camp Pendleton.
“Visibility is important, but so is follow-through,” says DAP Health CEO David Brinkman. “By partnering with the Center, we’re turning this moment of pride and celebration into long-term access to life-changing care.”
“Having DAP Health as our firstever main event sponsor for Pride by the Beach 2025 was more than a win, it was a statement,” says Director Roxanne Deatherage. “Their support helped us welcome 20,000-plus people to downtown Oceanside and expand our festival footprint. We could also introduce a third stage, a powerful Advocacy Zone, and a dedicated mental health space. In today’s political climate, where so many communities are struggling and under attack, this Pride wasn’t just a celebration, it was necessary, and DAP Health helped bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging to those who needed it most. With a DAP Health clinic coming to the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, this partnership is already creating real change, and we’re just getting started.”
Just some of the DAP Health team members who attended Oceanside Pride by the Beach include Associate Chief Operating Officer Nedy Terrazas, Chief Transformation Officer C.J. Tobe, Director of Specialty Care Dr. Jason Halperin, Call Center Manager Anne Blakeley, Physician Assistant Madeleine Newhouse, and Director of Operations for Specialty and Gender Health & Wellness Mita Beach.
“We didn’t just have a booth, we made a bold statement,” says Beach. “Our logo was everywhere — onstage, on every team member and volunteer t-shirt, on signs, and on beach balls. This was our coming out party to the Oceanside and North County community, and it was loud and proud!
“We had people walking up to us and saying, ‘Wait! What? DAP Health is here now?’ And our answer was a resounding
‘Yes!’ Parents asked how to support their trans kids. Queer elders were getting misty-eyed, saying, ‘We’ve so needed this.’ Teens asked about PrEP and STI testing because we made it safe to ask. When we say health care rooted in community, this is what we mean. People realized this is real care, real support, right here. And they were thankful. We were embraced.”
BRINGING PROVEN CARE TO OCEANSIDE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
While DAP Health operates several clinics throughout San Diego County — including Borrego Medical Clinic in Borrego Springs, Centro Medico Escondido, and Centro Medico El Cajon — this latest collaboration with the Center is especially noteworthy.
For the first time, the Center will host on-site sexual wellness services — provided directly by DAP Health — at its newly acquired building at 1919 Apple Street.
The upcoming clinic will be DAP Health’s first in direct partnership with an LGBTQ+ community center in the region. The organization will offer STI testing, treatment, and prevention (DoxyPEP); HIV testing and prevention (PrEP and PEP); pregnancy testing; and birth control consultations. Eventually, services will expand to include genderaffirming care, HIV specialty treatment, and primary care.
“The opening of a sexual wellness clinic within an LGBTQ+ center is a first in the San Diego County region and a huge step forward in improving the visibility and care of our community,” says Center Executive Director and Founder Max Disposti. “Our aim is to make sure all of North San Diego County can benefit from it and not just Oceanside. In a time where LGBTQ+ people and services are under attack, it is our responsibility to increase the physical care and the emotional support of our community.”
“All of us at DAP Health are beyond honored and excited to be able to fill an urgent need and bring our proven sexual wellness services to the Center, and to the people of Oceanside and surrounding areas,” adds Brinkman. “All of us who work in LGBTQ+ health at community
health centers know it’s all about breaking down barriers, and protecting and expanding access to the health care individuals need and deserve. From our very first meeting with the Center’s board, it was obvious our missions align. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.”
A SHARED MISSION, A STRONGER FUTURE
For years, the Center has provided referrals to local clinics for critical sexual health services. While that collaborative model with partners like Vista Community Clinic and TrueCare will continue, the addition of on-site care means walkin patients will now be able to receive immediate support — no need to be turned away or sent elsewhere.
At DAP Health, this is what community health looks like — meeting people where they are, removing barriers, and ensuring they feel seen, respected, and supported.
Although construction on the new clinic will continue into 2026, services will begin immediately via a DAP Health mobile unit making regular stops at the Center.
A LASTING INVESTMENT IN HEALTH EQUITY
Since 1984, DAP Health has been committed to protecting and expanding access to health care for marginalized communities. With 25 fixed sites and eight mobile units, the organization now serves nearly 88,000 people annually across Southern California.
The Oceanside initiative is more than an expansion — it’s a promise. A promise that health care can be inclusive. A promise that Pride is not just a party, but a platform for progress. And a promise that no matter where you live in North County, you deserve care that sees you, honors you, and fights for your well-being.
For more information about DAP Health’s sexual wellness services, please visit daphealth.org.
LOS ANGELES
West Hollywood has long been the epicenter of LGBTQ+ culture in Los Angeles, and it’s no surprise the culinary scene reflects that same fabulous energy. Here are a few standout spots that delight the senses and welcome everyone with open arms:
THE QUEER GOURMET
CALIFORNIA SUMMER DINING PICKS
BY MICHAEL WESTMAN
alifornia’s food scene has always been legendary, but LGBTQ+ chefs and restaurateurs are adding new flavor and flair. From trendy hotspots in Los Angeles to culinary gems nestled in the heart of San Francisco, queer-inclusive dining has never tasted so good. Whether you’re in the mood for an unforgettable brunch, elevated plant-based cuisine, or Michelin-starred tasting menus, these picks serve up the best of California with a side of rainbow pride.
COrsa & Winston – Located in Downtown L.A., this intimate space is the passion project of Chef Josef Centeno. Orsa & Winston brilliantly fuses Japanese and Italian influences into a seasonal tasting menu that’s both artful and approachable. The minimalist dining room offers a serene escape for a night of fine dining.
Gracias Madre – A beloved West Hollywood institution, Gracias Madre serves up organic, plant-based Mexican cuisine in a setting that’s effortlessly chic. With a lush outdoor patio and a craft cocktail program featuring smoky mezcals and fresh juices, this spot is ideal for a date night or post-Pride brunch.
The Abbey Food & Bar – No list of LGBTQ+ dining is complete without The Abbey. This iconic bar and restaurant offers brunch, dinner, and latenight bites with a party atmosphere. Their avocado toast and bottomless mimosas have reached legendary status in the gayborhood.
Kismet – A celebration of Middle Eastern flavors in Los Feliz, Kismet is run by two women chefs who prioritize community, flavor, and sustainability. The shared plate format and relaxed vibe make this a cozy spot to bring your queer crew.
Night + Market – With locations in WeHo and Silver Lake, Night + Market serves up bold Thai street food in colorful, kitschy spaces. A favorite of the LGBTQ+ creative set, the fried chicken sandwich and coconut curries are must-orders.
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PALM SPRINGS
Palm Springs has long been a haven for LGBTQ+ travelers—and the dining options reflect the city’s laid-back yet stylish charm.
Clandestino – A sultry and intimate spot in the Uptown Design District, Clandestino serves up upscale Latin cuisine and handcrafted cocktails with a twist. Perfect for date night or a sophisticated evening with friends, this venue blends moody ambiance with a queer-friendly attitude.
Canopy Wine Lounge – This chic, design-forward wine bar is a gem in the desert. Offering curated wine flights and elevated plates of deliciousness, Canopy is ideal for winding down after a day at the pool. With regular wine tastings and LGBTQ+ clientele, it’s quickly become a local favorite.
Lola Rose at The Thompson Hotel – For a luxe brunch experience, Lola Rose brings Mediterranean-influenced cuisine to Palm Springs’ chicest new hotel. With elevated dishes like smoked salmon benedict and lavender lattes, it’s the perfect spot to start your Sunday Funday.
Boozehounds – Designed with both pets and their humans in mind, Boozehounds is a breath of fresh air—literally. The breezy indoor-outdoor space offers SoCal favorites like ahi poke nachos and fried chicken sandwiches, along with cocktails that are as creative as they are delicious. A queer-friendly staff and stylish crowd make this a can’t-miss.
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SAN FRANCISCO
From the Castro to the Mission, San Francisco’s culinary identity is as diverse and inclusive as its community, with queer classics and avant-garde eats.
Zuni Café – A cornerstone of Castroadjacent dining, Zuni Café has been beloved for decades for its roast chicken and French-Italian menu. A glass of wine at the bar paired with oysters makes for a perfect afternoon.
Lazy Bear – Dining here is less of a meal and more of an experience. This Michelin-starred, communal dining concept offers a rotating tasting menu focused on seasonal, foraged, and fermented ingredients. Guests are encouraged to interact with chefs and fellow diners.
Liholiho Yacht Club – Mixing California, Hawaiian, and Asian cuisines, Liholiho offers big, bold flavors and impeccable vibes. The open kitchen and energetic staff add to the sense of dining as a shared celebration.
Foreign Cinema – In the Mission, this restaurant turns dinner into a movie night with classic films projected on the wall of the courtyard. Seasonal Californian dishes like duck breast and halibut tartare pair beautifully with their legendary wine list.
The Lookout Brunch – For brunch with a view and a side of Castro history, head to The Lookout. Their rooftop perch and LGBTQ+ clientele make it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
Foreign Cinema
Lazy Bear
Liholiho Yacht Club
SAN DIEGO
San Diego offers a laid-back coastal vibe paired with a welcoming LGBTQ+ scene and some seriously delicious dining options. Whether you’re strolling through Hillcrest or enjoying ocean views, San Diego’s culinary landscape is a perfect blend of fresh flavors and queer-friendly spots.
insideOUT – Located in the heart of Hillcrest, insideOUT is a beloved queer-owned spot known for its modern American cuisine with a creative twist. The intimate setting and welcoming staff make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Don’t miss their brunch menu, featuring inventive takes on classics and colorful cocktails to kick off your day.
The Lion’s Share – For adventurous palates, this cozy spot offers exotic meats and unique dishes, all served in a vibrant, eclectic atmosphere. Their craft cocktails and inclusive vibe make it a must-visit in the Gaslamp District.
Trust – Nestled in Hillcrest, Trust serves up elevated comfort food with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Their commitment to quality and community shines through in every dish, perfect for a relaxed dinner with friends.
EDITOR’S PICKS: BEYOND THE BIG CITIES
California’s queer dining scene isn’t limited to major metro areas. From coastal gems to wine country, these spots are worth a detour:
The Spoon Trade (Grover Beach) – A modern diner with next-level comfort food and a rotating wine list celebrating queer vintners.
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch (St. Helena) – A Napa Valley institution with a sustainable ethos and LGBTQ+ inclusive service.
Lo & Behold Bar + Kitchen (Healdsburg) – Queer-owned and run, this wine country restaurant global comfort food and cultivated cocktails all day. A warm and inviting atmosphere, welcoming hospitality, and one of the best outdoor patios in the area!
Lo & Behold photo by Kim Carroll
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insideOUT photo by GED Magazine
There’s a reason LGBTQ+ travelers return to Provincetown year after year—and it’s not just the epic sunsets and lobster rolls. At the very tip of Cape Cod, this seaside village is a celebration of queer freedom, artistic spirit, and joyful resistance. Ptown pulses with energy all summer long, as drag queens, couples, families, and chosen families converge on its sandy shores and rainbow-lined streets.
What began as a haven for misfits and creatives has grown into one of the most iconic queer destinations in the world. Whether you’re coming for Carnival, Bear Week, or a low-key escape with your partner, Provincetown offers a little something for every flavor of fabulous.
Here’s your complete summer travel guide to eating, drinking, shopping, beaching, and living your best gay life in Provincetown.
Where you stay in Provincetown shapes your experience. This is a town where guesthouses aren’t just a place to sleep, they’re hubs of social activity and community. From all-male resorts to mixed, pet-friendly inns, Ptown accommodations offer something for everyone, whether you’re seeking serenity or a pool party. Here are a few suggestions:
The Brass Key Guesthouse. Equal parts chic and cruisy, this iconic stay features a beautiful courtyard pool and the Shipwreck Lounge. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between luxurious and lively.
The Crown & Anchor Inn. A cornerstone of Ptown’s queer nightlife, staying here means you’re sleeping above the dancefloor (literally). If you want to be in the middle of the action, this is your spot.
Gabriel’s Provincetown Hotel. Nestled near the Pilgrim Monument, this LGBTQ-friendly B&B is warm, inviting, and a little quieter—ideal for couples and writers who still want easy access to the scene.
Crew’s Quarters. An all-male, clothingoptional guesthouse with a friendly, social vibe. Budget-conscious without sacrificing character.
PROVINCETOWN
QUEER MAGIC AT LAND’S END
BY MICHAEL WESTMAN
Ptown’s food scene is more than fried clams and taffy (though we love those too). It’s a delicious mix of coastal classics, locally sourced fare, and queer culinary creativity. Whether you’re in search of a romantic dinner, a sandwich for the beach, or late-night bites after tea, Provincetown delivers with pride.
The Mews Restaurant & Café: This upscale favorite offers refined dining with beachfront views and a killer martini list. The vibe is relaxed elegance, perfect for date night or a celebratory dinner.
The Canteen. Part shack, part community hangout, The Canteen is a must-visit for casual seaside eats with flair. Their lobster rolls and beachy back patio are legendary.
Relish Bakery & Sandwich Shop.
Located in the West End, this bakery/ deli hybrid is a quick-stop favorite for sandwiches, pastries, and iced coffee. A top choice for a picnic on the beach.
Victor’s. Tapas-style plates, creative cocktails, and an oyster bar that gets rave reviews. Come for the seafood, stay for the scene—and make a reservation early.
In Provincetown, nightlife isn’t just about drinking, it’s about gathering. From midday spritzes to moonlit dance floors, the drinks flow and so does the conversation. You’ll find a wide spectrum of queer watering holes, each with its own vibe, crowd, and soundtrack.
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Pack for everything! Bring layers (Cape Cod nights get chilly), plus beachwear, partywear, and something sparkly.
A-House (Atlantic House): The oldest gay bar in the country is still one of the best. It’s rowdy, a little gritty, and deeply iconic. Don’t miss the dark disco and cruisy back patio.
Shipwreck Lounge: For those seeking something more intimate, this cozy lounge at the Brass Key is perfect for craft cocktails and conversation under the stars.
Pied Bar: Situated on the water, Pied is your go-to for oceanside sipping, DJs, and dance nights. Grab a drink and watch the sky turn pink.
Crown & Anchor: Equal parts bar, dance club, cabaret, and hotel—this LGBTQ+ megaplex is Ptown’s nightlife nucleus. Their summer lineup includes everything from leather nights to drag karaoke.
Book early. Accommodations and dinner spots fill up fast, especially during Carnival, Bear Week, and Family Week.
Be kind. Provincetown is a town of locals, artists, elders, and visitors. Respect the space, tip well, and honor the queer legacy that built this paradise.
At the edge of the continent, Provincetown feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from. It’s equal parts freedom and fantasy—a place where being queer isn’t just accepted, it’s celebrated out loud, all season long. So come for the tea dance, stay for the sunrise, and let the tides of Provincetown sweep you into your best summer ever.
Boatslip Tea Dance. From 4–7pm daily, the deck becomes a joyful, shirtless dance party. This is a Ptown institution!
Provincetown Theater. For something more narrative-driven, check out this local company’s well-produced, often queer-centric plays.
Ptown’s Commercial Street is more than just a shopping strip—it’s an open-air runway, an art gallery, and a treasure hunt rolled into one. Support queer artists, grab unique souvenirs, and pick up something bold to wear out that night.
MAP P-TOWN. A beautiful boutique offering art, prints, books, and locally made gifts with a queer and creative lens.
Tim-Scapes. Instantly recognizable for its colorful, graphic prints of Provincetown landmarks. Perfect for gifts or a personal memento.
House of La Rue. Camp couture meets high fashion. Think sequins, statement pieces, and all things drag-adjacent.
Puzzle Me This. A quirky, LGBTQ-friendly game and toy shop for adults and kids alike. It’s delightfully weird in the best way.
Ptown’s arts scene is every bit as vibrant as its nightlife. Theater, drag, music, comedy, you name it, you’ll find it. Many of today’s biggest queer entertainers got their start here, and you never know when you’ll stumble upon a future star in a tiny cabaret room.
Pilgrim House. A top venue for drag legends, stand-up comics, and LGBTQ+ icons. Names like Miss Richfield 1981, Varla Jean Merman, and Dina Martina light up the stage every season.
Art House: This intimate venue hosts Broadway-caliber talent in a casual setting. Expect powerhouse voices and deep belly laughs.
No trip to Provincetown is complete without a day on the beach. Here, the Atlantic Ocean meets queer joy in the most liberating of ways. Whether you’re looking to cruise, tan, skinny dip, or just read under an umbrella, there’s a spot for you.
Herring Cove. The main gay beach, located just a short bike ride from town. Head right from the parking lot for the LGBTQ+ zone for a festive, social, and sometimes clothing-optional scene.
Boy Beach. A bit deeper into the dunes from Herring Cove, this stretch of sand attracts a more adventurous and exhibitionist crowd. It’s cruisy, carefree, and famously sexy.
Race Point Beach. Quieter and more scenic, Race Point is ideal for those seeking a peaceful day surrounded by dunes and dunes of natural beauty (and sometimes beautiful naturals).
SUMMER ESCAPE
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
BY MICHAEL WESTMAN
Few destinations balance relaxation, queer joy, and vibrant culture like Puerto Vallarta. Situated on Mexico’s Pacific coast, this gem of a city has long been a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ travelers from around the world—and for good reason.
At the heart of PV’s queer-friendly appeal is the Zona Romantica, the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhood. By day, the Malecon boardwalk hums with tourists and locals strolling hand-in-hand, shopping artisan goods, or grabbing a fresh coconut water while taking in the sea breeze. By night, the energy turns electric.
Start your afternoon at the legendary Mantamar Beach Club, where shirtless boys of all types sip mojitos on daybeds under blue umbrellas. DJ sets roll well into the afternoon as waves lap nearby. A quick walk inland will land you at Mr. Flamingo, a casual open-air bar that turns into a packed dance party by sunset.
As the sun dips into Banderas Bay, the city begins to truly sparkle. CC Slaughters, Industry Nightclub, and Paco’s Ranch offer everything from top 40 dance sets to go-go boy throwdowns and dazzling drag shows that would make RuPaul proud.
But it’s not just the nightlife that draws the LGBTQ+ community here—it’s the community itself. Puerto Vallarta boasts one of the most visibly queer-friendly cultures in Latin America. Rainbow flags fly from balconies. Couples of all identities kiss freely. Most importantly, local queer Mexicans are at the heart of the scene—not just tourists.
And for those seeking a more elevated, luxurious retreat, look no further than Casa Yvonneka. This sprawling, multi-level villa sits high above the Zona Romantica, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and twinkling city lights. With up to 14 bedrooms, an infinity pool, lush tropical gardens, and full-time staff including a private chef and concierge, Casa Yvonneka is where comfort meets extravagance. Every room is uniquely decorated with vibrant Mexican art and plush furnishings, each telling its own story.
What makes this villa truly special isn’t just its opulence, it’s the heart behind it. Guests often speak of the staff not as service providers, but as a chosen family. Birthdays, bachelor parties, wellness retreats, and weddings held here aren’t just celebrated—they’re cherished. And the views from the pool deck at sunset? Pure magic.
When you’re ready to explore beyond the beach and bar, Vallarta has endless experiences to offer. Jungle hikes through the Sierra Madre reveal hidden waterfalls and thrilling zip lines. Foodies will want to take one of Vallarta’s famous taco tours, led by queer locals who know every secret taqueria and mezcal bar. Prefer to stay sea-bound? Join a gay sailing cruise for snorkeling, dancing, and a healthy pour of tequila as you watch dolphins trail your catamaran.
Art lovers will adore the city’s galleries—don’t miss the LGBTQ-owned Galeria Browne or the weekly Art Walk in Centro. For culture and history, take a day trip to San Sebastián del Oeste, a colonial mountain town frozen in time, where cobblestone streets lead to haciendas and coffee plantations.
Enjoying the beaches of Puerto Vallarta are also a top on the “to-do” list. Going to the beach in Puerto Vallarta includes a list of amenities that range from waiter service, beach chairs and umbrellas, to a gentle foot massage while you nurture your senses. In addition to the famous gay beach “Playa Los Muertos” –home to Mantamar Beach Club, Sapphire Beach Club, and Blue Chairs – there are many other nearby beaches to explore, including: Conchas Chinas, a short walk south of Los Muertos, with a more relaxed atmosphere and a collection of tiny coves and inlets where peace and tranquility makes up for the lack of amenities; Holi Beach, adjacent to the Pitillal River with a view of the southern side of the city; and Marina Vallarta, where you can enjoy all the amenities offered by hotels with a day-pass. A short hike north along the beach and past the airport will lead you to a local turtle camp, and a little further, you can be rewarded with a cold beverage at a variety of beachfront rustic restaurants.
There is a lot to take in, from the possibility of making new friends to the cacophony of musicians and vendors struggling to get your attention and earn a few pesos. From spectacular sunsets to the natural wonder of witnessing sea turtles journeying to our beaches from cooler waters to bury their eggs in the sand, late summer to early fall.
And while Puerto Vallarta is famously welcoming, staying at Casa Yvonneka takes the experience to the next level. Wake up to ocean breezes and a gourmet breakfast on the veranda, then plunge into the infinity pool before a rejuvenating massage. At night, a private chef prepares a candlelit dinner on the rooftop as the lights of the city glitter below.
For those who like their Pride with a passport stamp, Puerto Vallarta’s Vallarta Pride (held every May) is not to be missed. The parade floods the Malecon with floats, feathers, and families waving signs of love. There’s an undeniable magic in seeing such celebration embraced by the city as a whole. Vallarta doesn’t just tolerate LGBTQ+ travelers—it honors and uplifts them.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, Puerto Vallarta manages to be both exciting and deeply grounding. It’s a place where you can party ‘til dawn or relax by the pool with a book. Where your vacation photos look like postcards, and your vacation friends quickly feel
like family.
And if you’re lucky enough to call Casa Yvonneka home for a few days, you’ll leave with more than just sunkissed skin, you’ll leave with memories soaked in joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging.
Vallarta isn’t just a destination. It’s a celebration.
Editor’s Travel Tip:
• Visit November through May for ideal weather and peak LGBTQ+ energy.
• Book Casa Yvonneka directly via their official site (www.casayvonneka.com) for the best rates and concierge perks. GED readers get 10% off when booking a trip arriving before October 31, 2025 and a welcome Margarita party!
For more to do while in Puerto Vallarta, visit our online travel guide with tips and information here:
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3 BEARS REALTY
2905 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.699.6175 3bearsrealty.com
PALM SPRINGS HOME TEAM
Conrad Miller (DRE #01973983)
760.464.9559
Brandon Holland (DRE # 01986968)
760.413.1220 Palmspringshometeam.com
RESTAURANTS
1501 UPTOWN GASTROPUB
1501 Uptown Gastropub 1501 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, 92262
760.507.1644 1501uptown.com
BLACKBOOK
315 E. Arenas Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.832.8497 blackbookbar.com
BOOZEHOUNDS PS
2080 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.656-0067 boozehoundsps.com
EIGHT4NINE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
849 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.8490 eight4nine.com
FARM
6 La Plaza Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.2724 farmspalmsprings.com
JOHANNES
196 S. Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.778.0017 johannespalmsprings.com
RICK’S DESERT GRILL
1596 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.2127 ricksdesertgrill.com
PLAY LOUNGE & CAFE
2825 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Bldg C, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-808-8588 playloungeps.com
TRILUSSA
68-718 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.328.2300 trilussarestaurant.com
TRIO RESTAURANT
707 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA. 92262
760.854.8746 triopalmsprings.com
WILMA & FRIEDA’S
155 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.992.5080 wilmafrieda.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DAP HEALTH
1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.323.2118 daphealth.org
DESERT CARE NETWORK 760.561.7373 desertcarenetwork.com
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE 275 North El Cielo Road Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.DOHC (3642) mydohc.com
EISENHOWER HEALTH
39000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.340.3911 eisenhowerhealth.org
PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER
4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760.416.5718 psanimalshelter.org
PALM SPRINGS FRONT RUNNERS & WALKERS frontrunners.clubexpress.com
PALM SPRINGS TEST
140 N Luring Drive, Ste D Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-299-6487 healthypstest.org
STONEWALL GARDENS
2150 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.548.0970 stonewallgardens.com
LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT
1301 North Palm Canyon Dr, 3rd Floor Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.7790 thecentercv.org
SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTORY
BARS & CLUBS
440 CASTRO 440 Castro, San Francisco, CA the440.com
BEAUX
2344 Market St., San Franciso, CA beauxsf.com
HI TOPS
2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA
415.551.2500 hitopsbar.com
LOBBY BAR
4230 18th St. Unit A, San Francisco, CA lobbybarsf.com
LOOKOUT
3600 16th St., San Francisco, CA
415.431.0306 lookoutsf.com
MAC’S CLUB
39 Post St., San Jose, CA
408.288.8221
MIDNIGHT SUN
4067 18th St., San Francisco, CA
415.861.4186
midnightsunsf.com
MOBY DICK
4049 18th St., San Francisco, CA
415.294.0731
OASIS
298 11th St., San Francisco, CA
415.795.3180 sfoasis.com
RENEGADES
501 W Taylor St., San Jose, CA
408.275.9902 renegadesbar.carrd.co
SF EAGLE
398 12th St., San Francisco, CA 415.200.2002 sf-eagle.com
SPLASH
65 Post St., San Jose, CA
408.292.2222 splashsj.com
THE CINCH SALOON
1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 415.776.4162
THE MIX
4086 18th St., San Francisco, CA 415.431.8616 thesfmix.com
WHITE HORSE BAR
6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 510.652.3820
HAIR SALONS
HEALING CUTS
2350 Market St., San Francisco, CA 415.286.2970 healingcutssf.com
SPUNK SALON
4147 19th St., San Francisco, CA 415.701.7865 spunksalon.com
THE CASTRO BARBER LOUNGE
2265 Market St., San Francisco, CA 415.678.5942 thecastrobarberlounge.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HEALTH/COUNSELING/SUPPORT
API WELLNESS CLINIC
726 Polk St. SF LGBT Center 1800 Market Street San Francisco, CA apiwellness.org
BILLY DEFRANK
LGBTQ CENTER
938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 408.293.3040 defrankcenter.org
LYRIC CENTER FOR LGBTQQ YOUTH
127 Collingwood St (@ 18th St), San Francisco, CA 415.703.6150 lyric.org
OAKLAND LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER
3207 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 510.882.2286 oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
PACIFIC CENTER FOR HUMAN GROWTH
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 510.548.8283 pacificcenter.org
QUEER LIFESPACE
2275 Market St, San Francisco, CA 415.358.2000 queerlifespace.org
RAINBOW COMMUNITY CENTER
2380 Salvio St., Concord, CA 925.692.0090 rainbowcc.org
SF AIDS FOUNDATION
470 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 415.437.3400 strutsf.org
SF LGBT CENTER
1800 Market St, San Francisco, 415.865.5555 sfcenter.org
STONEWALL PROJECT
1035 Market St, #400, San Francisco, CA 415.487.3000 stonewallsf.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
866.488.7386 Text: 678.678 thetrevorproject.org
UCSF ALLIANCE HEALTH PROJECT
1930 Market St, San Francisco, CA 415.476.3902 ucsf-ahp.org
LEGAL
AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL
1663 Mission St, #500, San Francisco, CA 415.701.1100 alrp.org
OASIS LEGAL SERVICES
1900 Addison St, #100, Berkeley, CA 510.666.6687 oasislegalservices.org
TRANSGENDER
LAW CENTER
510.587.9696 transgenderlawcenter.org
HOTLINES
THE GLBT HOTLINE OF SAN FRANCISCO: 415.355.0999
GLBT NATIONAL HOTLINE: 1.888.843.4564
GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE: 1.800.246.7743
TREVOR PROJECT HOTLINE (Queer Youth Suicide Prevention): 866.488.7386
CALIFORNIA AIDS, STD, & HEPATITIS HOTLINE: 1.800.367.2437
SEXUAL ASSAULT - COMMUNITY VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS: 800.670.7273
CONTRA COSTA CRISIS CENTER for Suicide & Crisis Intervention: 800.273.8255
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