The Pride Center San Antonio

Trans Allies Support Group
2021-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Pride Center, 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
A support group for transgender youth, their parents and allies who can comfort each other with encouragement, love, and advice. Group meets 1st Monday of each month.

Q Connection Open Chat Discord Group (18+)
2021-11-01 06:00 - 19:00
Please join our awesome Discord community for the Q-Connection Discord Open-Chat!
This virtual forum provides a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies (18+) to communicate and form peer to peer connection!
This chat will be open every Monday from 6pm-7pm CST! If you are new to the Q-Connection Discord space, please fill out the entry form found here: https://bit.ly/3hpN6u4 Following completion of the form, you will be sent a link to join the chat space.
This link can also be used to join the space for the Tuesday & Thursday weekly topic discussions. You DO NOT need to fill out separate entry forms for Monday and Tuesday/Thursday chats. In an effort to maintain a safe space for our members, please do not share your link with anyone. Any questions should be directed to info@pridecentersa.org

Youth Empowerment with Pride Summer Camp
2022-07-21 09:00 - 14:00 | 550 Roberts Ranch Rd Comfort 78013 TX United States, 550 Roberts Ranch Rd., Comfort, TX, 78013, United States
Pride Center’s 1st Annual Youth Empowerment
with Pride Summer Camp
Register for the Summer Camp Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/aEmtL3TMlUyMfbsPpH2U6w2
In partnership with the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, we are providing an opportunity for youth to engage in fun and educationally enriching experiences, hands-on activities, and opportunities to build lasting friendships.
This is a free to attend camp!
Camp is for ages 12-17
Transportation will be provided from The Center to Robert’s Ranch.
Date, Time & Location: The camp is on Thursday, July 21st and runs from 9am to 2pm at Robert’s Ranch in Comfort, Texas.
550 Roberts Ranch Rd
Comfort, TX 78013
United States
Activities include hiking, archery, nature building and more!

Trans Allies San Antonio Meeting
2022-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Pride Center San Antonio
TransAllies San Antonio is a San Antonio, Texas-based support group for parents and other allies of transgender children and adults.
Our support group regularly meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit: https://www.transalliessa.com/
Address: 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX 78212

Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio
2021-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Luby’s on Main, 911 N. Main, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Membership is open to all Democrats who support LGBT civil rights. We meet the third Monday of each month (except December) at 6:30PM at Luby’s, 911 N. Main Ave in San Antonio. Come early and join members for dinner before the meeting.

LGBTQ+ Youth of Color Group
2022-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtually
The LGBTQ+ youth of color group is designed to provide support, guidance, and ways of managing your mental and emotional well-being. Potential topics include family and social supports, safety and discrimination, coming out and/or transitioning, access to services and local resources, and resilience and perseverance.
Why should I apply?
This is an opportunity to participate in free group therapy with an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist, Nelson Hernandez LMFT-Associate. These therapy sessions allow yourself and others to create personal goals, learn more about your mental health, and identify your strengths and resilience. The Strengthening Colors of PRIDE team will also give brief surveys to participants throughout the sessions. Those who chose to complete the 3 surveys will receive a small monetary incentive after completing each one. In response to the needs of our community, we hope to fund more free and low-cost therapy in the near future.
For assistance or to request accommodations, please email info@pridecentersa.org or call (210) 370-7743.

Queer Voices
2022-06-30 18:00 - 21:30 | Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78212, United States
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is pleased to announce that we are hosting Queer Voices, in celebration of Pride Month, and in collaboration with the Pride Center SA to present a night of poetry, entertainment, food, and drink on June 30, starting at 6 PM at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 922 San Pedro, San Antonio TX 78212. This is a free event. but tickets can be reserved online at https://bit.ly/QueerVoices2022

The event starts at 6 PM with a Blessing Ceremony by SanArte Healing & Cultura Clinic and is hosted by Anel Flores and Chibbi. The show starts at 7 PM and ends at 9:30 PM.

Festivities include:

A mini mercadito by Very That
Featuring DJ De La O
Poetry by Aminah Decé, jo reyes-boitel, and Space Dragn
Music by Alyson Alonzo, Nayam Cardenas-Lopez, and Wayne Holtz
Burlesque & Drag performances by Mx. Smokey Bear & Truly Vayne
Food provided
Drinks courtesy of Tasty Aguas Frescas

Masks are encouraged.

Parking for this event will be available at San Antonio College parking lot #28 and at the Planned Parenthood parking lot at 920 San Pedro. A parking pass/permit for the dashboard is needed from Esperanza to avoid towing at Planned Parenthood.

Pray The Shame Away: A Queer Youth of Faith Day Celebration
2022-06-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Woodlawn Pointe, 702 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, Texas, 78201
With all the homophobia and transphobia and everything “phobia” going around, and with the kind of emotional trauma the world has seen in the past 2 years, it is completely understandable that we all are seeking connection, both mentally, physically, emotionally and of course, spiritually.
Queer youth are no different. More than 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth identify with a religion. But sadly, these young folx are often pressured to choose between their faith and the freedom to live and love authentically.
As part of PRIDE month, June 30 has been dedicated to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ youth from all faith traditions – and we uphold the human right to believe, to belong, and to be loved.
Join us for what promises to be an awesome day of loving, giving, receiving, accepting and affirming of our youth and the young at heart under one umbrella…FAITH!
Who: LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 12-24, The Young At Heart, & Allied Communities of Faith
When: Thursday, June 30th from 4pm – 7pm
Where: Woodlawn Point, Center for Community
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pray-the-shame-away-a-celebration-of-national-tickets-344930445247
Kindly tell someone about this event, bring a friend, and share with your local faith community. If you
would like to assist, we are receiving donations of $25 for partnership tables at the event for local
businesses and houses of worship to promote their, products, services, and resources. Money raised
will to help purchase refreshments and party favors for the occasion.
We shall see you there! Happy Pride and Be Blessed!

Super Macho: Superheroes and Performing Gender
2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:00 | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78215
Superheroes are often cast as the picture of muscle-bound beefcakes and lithe vixens in pop culture. And yet, in those perceived extremes, many artists find these characters to be perfect platforms for broader, more nuanced conversations about gender performance. Join Alejo Benedetti, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and originating curator of Men of Steel, Women of Wonder (which traveled to SAMA in 2019) as he discusses how artists engage this enduring comic topic on the art world stage.
This program will be held in-person and streamed via zoom at 6 p.m.

Noche Azul: Tribute to Juanga & Chavela
2022-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 78212, United States
This month Azul is paying tribute to Chavela Vargas and Juan Gabriel, two of Mexican and Ranchera music’s most inspiring representatives. Azul will be accompanied by musicians Juan Cabrera, Emilio Alvarez and Nina Rodriguez.

Chavela Vargas was a queer, Mexican singer (born in Costa Rica) who lived from 1919-2012. Her passionate renditions of popular Ranchera songs made her a beloved figure in Mexico, even as her androgynous appearance and unconventional life challenged norms of the day. Just as influential as her cultural contributions, Chavela was a bold, rebellious, sexual pioneer who was known for having many female lovers at a time when being out in Mexico was dangerous. Chavela challenged mainstream Mexican morals by dressing in pants, drinking tequila, and smoking cigars while singing love songs intended for men to woo women and refused to change the pronouns. Although she didn’t officially identify as a lesbian until she was 81 years old, Chavela carefully crafted a public persona as a powerful, rebellious, free spirited outsider, and a sexy outlaw who blazed her own unique trail.

Juan Gabriel or Juanga (an affectionate nickname given to him by his audience), was an idol, an iconic Mexican singer, song-writer and one of the most prolific Mexican composers and singers of all time. His colorful outfits, flamboyant style and performance broke barriers all over the world. He presented hundreds of concerts, recorded albums with many other famous singers, and received numerous awards. He preferred to remain coy on the issue of his sexualtiy and he was known to say: “Lo que se ve no se pregunta,” what one sees doesn’t have to be questioned.

Chavela Vargas and Juan Gabriel prevailed and became cultural pinnacles and LGBTQ+ icons. They left this planet adored by millions, and their music and stories will continue to impact the lives of future generations. ¡Que viva La Shamana! ¡Que viva El Divo de México!

San Antonio Pride 2022
2022-06-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Crockett Park, 1300 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Pride San Antonio, producer of Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade and Festival-San Antonio’s OFFICIAL Pride Celebration announces Pride Week San Antonio. Pride Week San Antonio is a gathering of the equality-minded San Antonio metropolitan community to celebrate and promote hope and awareness of equality and diversity through a cavalcade of events designed to recognize, accept, and celebrate the differences and contributions of the LGBTQIA community. The mission of Pride Week San Antonio is to harness the PROUD spirit of equality-minded residents of the San Antonio metropolitan area collaboratively to facilitate the needs of individuals so that individuals can facilitate the needs of a community in an effort to commemorate Pride Bigger Than Texas-the San Antonio Official First Amendment PRIDE celebration. Pride Week San Antonio represents the embodiment of ideologies of trailblazers such as Harvey Milk aspirations of “hope” and Audre Lorde’s “celebrate diversity”. And Pride Week San Antonio reflects the words of local activist Carlos Vela, to “facilitate the needs of individuals so that individuals can facilitate the needs of a community.” Pride Week San Antonio resonates the positively from the history of the San Antonio LGBT Community to become One City…One Community…One PRIDE!!

Click here for more event information about Pride San Antonio’s weekend of events: https://pridesanantonio.org/

Cocktails and Culture: Garden of Love
2022-06-23 19:00 - 2022-07-07 21:00 | Mays Family Center, 3801 Broadway , San Antonio, Texas, 78209
Let love soar at the Witte! Celebrate love with your partners and friends in the Zachry Family Acequia Garden and enjoy complimentary cocktails provided by local distilleries and breweries. Yummy fare by local food trucks and sweets by Cakes by Felicia will be available for purchase. Hosted and special performance by Kristi Waters and her friends along with our resident DJ Alyson Alonzo. Let love thrive at the Witte’s Garden of Love.

Heart-Land, a Lesbian Drama by Leslie Powell
2022-06-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Alamo City Studios, 1113 Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205
In observance of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Aria Creative Productions will present a staged reading of Heart-Land by Leslie Powell. Heart-Land is the psychological story of Jackie, a young professional who falls in love with Celeste, a woman running from her past and an abusive relationship. When Jackie receives a call from her former fiance, the exchange puts the couple’s relationship in the balance. The cast includes Kristen Chen, Amy Abrigo, Val Martinez, Karen Ross Garrett, and Delicia Herrera.

Leslie Powell is a Tucson-based playwright and a co-producer of the North Shore Readers Collaborative Theater. This is Aria Creative Productions’ second staged reading with its new artistic director, Jade Esteban Estrada, who joined the company on May 9.

The reading will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Alamo City Studios. Jade Esteban Estrada will direct. Alamo City Studios is located at 1113 Houston Street in San Antonio, Texas. Seating is limited. Face masks are recommended. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets.

The New Play Development Series is an on-going initiative and Heart-land is the fifth installments. The purpose of the program is to give playwrights an opportunity to further develop new works. Each official selection of the series will receive two rehearsals before the staged reading and an audience feedback session. “For a playwright, a staged reading is an important preparatory step in the creative process,” said Estrada. “Last month’s reading of Backstage Fairytale by Michael John McGoldrick was an artistically rewarding experience. I am equally thrilled about this month’s selection. “The purpose of this program is to bring more fully developed plays to our stages,” said Estrada. “When a great, meaningful play has an opening night, it is likely that the play had a table reading, a staged reading, and one or more workshop development performances. In my own experience as a playwright, I get a better picture of what my play is about after I present it in front of a live audience.”
