Munch Ado About Improv - spontaneous kinky theatre
2023-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF Eagle, 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
🎇Improv games and scenes infused with just the right amount of kink, guaranteed to mystify and gratify!🎇
📢E﻿vent’s Public FB page (for announcements and such): https://www.facebook.com/SFEagleImprov/
❓W﻿e are The Fists of Improv, SF Eagle’s resident improv troupe!
🎭⛓We present Munch Ado About Improv, our Kinky Improvisational Theatre show, with a Vegas-worthy grand finale!⛓🎭
🍦🍦🍦D﻿uring Intermission, we have treats provided by Uji Time Dessert (limited suppy!)
💕O﻿ur Guest of Honor and guest spanker is Ms. SF Eagle Leather 2023, Nunca Sola.🙌
🌞This performance will be at SF Eagle’s Outdoor Patio.
🎭🌈🐶🐻🐷 Part of SF Eagle Players, an initiative to bring independent and experimental theatre to the SoMa.
🔞This is an improv show in a LGBTQ+ kink space, expect the topics we explore to be R-Rated.
🍻🥤🍸🍹🍷Please support the business by purchasing drinks!🍻🥤🍸🍹🍷

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The Land Use Committee tracks changes to real estate in the District in order to mitigate the effects of development and gentrification.
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The Land Use Committee for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is interacting with city agencies, developers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regarding a wide range of land use issues within the recently-created Cultural District in the South of Market neighborhood.
There are a wide range of opportunities for involvement, from being on call to show up at a meeting in City Hall, to critical negotiations with planners and developers.
While special skills in real estate or civic planning are great, anyone with an interest in the Cultural District is welcome to join.
Agenda is available here:
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For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

Entrepreneur Training Program
2023-09-14 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Entrepreneur Training Program is a nine-week training program where up to ten entrepreneurs from new or existing businesses serving the San Francisco leather and kink communities will work as a cohort in a mutually supportive environment to develop their respective businesses from the ground up.
The next cohort begins on September 14.
In this program, they will learn about different aspects of starting and running a business: customer discovery, marketing, finance, operations, strategizing, and business presentation. Through Zoom-based group sessions and one-on-one consultations, they will also learn about how to formalize and register their business in San Francisco, locate permit and licensing requirements, and access useful resources. At the end of the 9 weeks, they will be invited to present their business plan to a panel of local business leaders, experts, and potential funders.
We are looking for entrepreneurs who have a strong connection with the Leather Community and SOMA. They should:
1. Plan to set up a storefront in the SOMA area or start a business catering to the Leather Community,
2. Plan to sell their products or provide their services in SOMA either at a permanent location or through popup locations such as a street fair, or
3. Plan to sell their products or provide their services through other existing stores in SOMA that cater to the Leather Community.
All participants who complete the program will receive a $500 stipend to help with their startup costs.
To learn more and apply to join our next cohort please fill out your application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY8iwbsm_-L5OHzii8HcpZ8QBW_fOL2redzvqARvd45WZLCA/viewform

Leather District: Communications Committee Meeting
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The Communications Committee plans and guides the messaging and branding decisions for the District.
Join via Zoom Link:
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Join by phone:
1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 840 3945 3815
Please contact the committee chairperson, Bob Brown with any questions: bob.brown@sflcd.org

Leather Week
2023-09-17 - 2023-09-25 | San Francisco, California, San Francisco, CA, US
Leather Week starts with LeatherWalk, a fund-raising and community-building march/parade/bar crawl that starts at San Francisco City Hall and ends at Eagle Plaza with the raising of the Leather Pride Flag. This year it is scheduled for Sunday, September 17
That afternoon is set aside for the Leather Pride Festival, held in and around the SF Eagle Bar.
Then follows a full week of parties and events celebrating the queer, the kinky, and outrageous.
The week culminates with the Folsom Street Fair.

LeatherWalk 2023
2023-09-17 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF City Hall – Goodlett Steps
LeatherWalk is the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s annual SOMA celebration and march.
We walk together to celebrate leather, kink, family and community — all while raising funds for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. LeatherWalk Kinky Boot Award to top fundraiser.
Participation is free, optional donations support the Cultural District’s work to keep SOMA kinky & queer. It’s fun, the visibility is politically important, and a great way to enjoy the neighborhood! Organizations are invited to bring their banners and insignia. Self-expression is encouraged whether leather, fetish gear, or skin.
We will start walking at City Hall, pausing for entertainment and beverages, at favorite SOMA venues including:
– Oasis
– Powerhouse
– Hole in the Wall
– Azúcar Lounge
– Folsom Street Community Center
– Leather Etc.
– Mr. S Leather
– Lone Star Saloon
We will reflect on our community’s origins at the Blessing of the Leathers at the Ringold Leather History Alley, and end at Eagle Plaza, to raise the Leather Pride Flag, as part of SF Eagle Bar’s Leather Pride Festival.
LeatherWalk 2023 benefits the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, keeping our SOMA neighborhood kinky and queer.
All are welcome to join the walk. Find more information and donate or create your own personal fundraiser campaign for LeatherWalk 2023 at /lw/
You can also chat or find out who’s going on Bloom: https://bl.ooo/m/leatherwalk-2023

LeatherWalk 2023
2023-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City Hall San Francisco California, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA, 94102, US
LeatherWalk is the Leather District’s annual SOMA celebration and march.
We will walk together, starting at San Francisco City Hall, pausing at favorite neighborhood spots for entertainment and beverages, typically including favorite SOMA venues such as Oasis, Powerhouse, Hole in the Wall, Azúcar Lounge, Leather Etc., Wicked Grounds, Cat Club, Mr. S Leather, the Ringold Leather History Alley, and the Lone Star Saloon.
The walk ends at Eagle Plaza, where we will raise the Leather Pride Flag, as part of a Leather Pride Festival sponsored by the SF Eagle Bar.
Participation is free. It’s fun, politically important, and a great way to get to know the neighborhood! As always, organizations are invited to bring their banners and insignia, and participants are welcome to proudly display their leather, gear, or skin.
LeatherWalk 2023 benefits the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, San Francisco’s institution dedicated to keeping our South of Market neighborhood kinky and queer.

SOMA Origins: A Kinky/Queer SOMA Walking Tour
2023-09-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ringold Leather History Walk
Join us on our walking tour: SOMA Origins: Bars, Bathhouses and Beyond
Now a world-wide leather/kinky/queer destination, SOMA (South of Market) began attracting leather bars in the ’60’s. Find out why!
Learn about the raucous exploits of the ’70’s when motorcycles lined the streets outside popular bars.
Hear about today’s bar and clubs and what they used to be, including one on Folsom with a swimming pool.
Next date:
Sunday, September 17, 2pm
If you are taking part in LeatherWalk, you can join the tour after the Blessing of the Leathers at the Ringold Leather History Walk.
Tour starts at 9th and Ringold, ends at 8th and Ringold in time to head over to the SF Eagle’s Sunday Beer Bust.
90 minutes, no hills.
Free! Space is limited; advance registration required. /soma-tours/

LCD: Board of Directors Meeting
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting is free and all community members are welcome to attend.
Please join us remotely via Zoom:
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You can find the meeting agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBAbtcXc5DfhPCAo2dvgZhvXF_aayDCJQP8DEf4TVUI/
You can also call 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) and use Meeting ID: 844 9193 7145 and Password: [REDACTED] (Or find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kl0fPTq3u)
Board meeting minutes will be available when they are approved at the following meeting.
For more info, visit http://www.sflcd.org.

Folsom Street Fair 2023
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-25 | Folsom Street, 145 9th St Ste 105, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Watch for details!

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated to reactivating Folsom Street and environs as a cultural and community hub.
We are actively recruiting artists, both for murals, exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization.
Full agenda is at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2m0vNizoGMbvlqxo9uLZewKc7vafe_aPqw72UKHVYM/
The meeting is free, and open to all.
Join with Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89554242702 or call 1 408 638 0968 and use Meeting ID: 895 5424 2702.
We hope you will join us!

LCD: Erotic Storytelling Hour
2023-09-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
San Francisco’s LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
presents a special, 18+ only, online event:
The Erotic Storytelling Hour
Come hear some provocative, graphic, sexy, titillating, and funny stories (and more) from selected writers of our community!
Be 18+
Hosted by Sumiko Saulson, David Hyman, and Cal Callahan
Featuring:
Special Guest Reader:
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Want to be a reader for a future event? contact: manager@sflcd.org
The event is free; want to thank us? Donate at /donate/
Or become a member: https://join.sflcd.org/
Check out our Website: https://sfleatherdistrict.org

LCD: Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting
2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The Diversity & Membership Committee Meeting guides efforts to increase District membership with an emphasis on representing all members of our community.
First Thursdays at 6 pm PST
Join us on Zoom:
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Proposed Agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WXvW91IgDN2ZOn-uh2wzRSISrTI1XaR0k-v091-zgbo/edit#heading=h.6bc6e5a12ww9
3 Functions of this Committee:
1. Membership drive and process
2. Diversity part I- outreach to groups and gain attendance from all clubs and groups within our community
3. Diversity part II- ensure our committees are functioning from a viewpoint of diversity in their structure and event planning.
Hope you can join us!

LCD: Land Use Committee Meeting
2023-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District
The Land Use Committee tracks changes to real estate in the District in order to mitigate the effects of development and gentrification.
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The Land Use Committee for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is interacting with city agencies, developers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regarding a wide range of land use issues within the Cultural District in the South of Market neighborhood.
There are a wide range of opportunities for involvement, from being on call to show up at a meeting in City Hall, to critical negotiations with planners and developers.
While special skills in real estate or civic planning are great, anyone with an interest in the Cultural District is welcome to join.
For more information, please visit http://SFLCD.org, or contact land-use-chair@SFLCD.org.

SOMA Second Saturdays!
2023-10-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street
Join us on 12th Street between Eagle Plaza and Folsom Street to shop with some of the finest queer and kink artists, artisans, and craftspeople.
Beverages are available at the SF Eagle, including Beer Bust from 3-6.
Dine nearby at local restaurants like Willows and Manora.
Find out who else is going and join the chat with Bloom!
Applicable COVID-19 precautions enforced.
Smoke-Free Event
Come out and join the fun.

2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival
2023-11-14 17:00 - 2023-11-18 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco, CA, United States
Diamond Wave presents
The 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival
✨🖤💜🤍💛✨
Save the date for Diamond Wave’s annual THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival happening in San Francisco (and virtually) November 14–18, 2023!
We’ll have five sensational showcases featuring music, drag, poetry, video and performance from approx. 40 local, national and international nonbinary artists! Check out individual events below:
Opening Showcase & Dialogue: https://www.facebook.com/events/369136515466781
Drag & Music Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/events/863364755075745
Virtual Video Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/events/628233102580948
Poetry & Music Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/events/1001186114302376
For more information visit www.diamond-wave.org
Or follow us on Instagram at @diamondwavearts

THEYFRIEND 2023 Opening Showcase & Dialogue
2023-11-14 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center of San Francisco Public Library
Get ready for a thrilling night of performance and conversation to open the THEYFRIEND 2023 Nonbinary Performance Festival
Tuesday, November 14, 6 pm (5:30 pm pre-panel)
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
FREE, donations encouraged
Moderated by SNJV
Pre-panel conversation with Sam Favela from the Transgender District
With Joce Ryder, Mojo Carter, Riy Mutakabbir and Zara Jamshed
In partnership with the Hormel LGBTQIA Center at San Francisco Public Library and the Transgender District
Join us for the kickoff event of the 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival with a facilitated discussion and performances featuring local nonbinary artists and leaders.
Prior to the performances, host and multidisciplinary artist SNJV will be joined by Sam Favela from the Transgender District for a foundational conversation centering the question “What is Nonbinary?” Then SNJV will be joined by drag artist Mojo Carter, musician Joce Ryder, poet Zara Jamshed, and dancer Riy Mutakabbir for performances and a discussion exploring the relationship between creative practice and nonbinary identity. Following the panel there will be time for a brief Q & A with the artists.
For more information about participating artists, please visit diamond-wave.org/theyfriend
Accessibility information: The Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library and the Koret Auditorium are fully ADA accessible. There is one all-gender on the lower level of the Main Branch Library. ASL interpretation will be provided and all videos will have open captions. To request additional accommodations (such as assisted listening devices), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org at least 72 hours in advance to help ensure availability.
COVID information: Masking STRONGLY encouraged, participating artists and staff are COVID tested before the event.
About THEYFRIEND: Now in its third year, THEYFRIEND is the world’s first performance festival uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary identity! For more information on THEYFRIEND events happening November 14–18, 2023, visit www.diamond-wave.org/theyfriend.
This event is made possible with support from the California Arts Council, the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation and the Hormel LGBTQIA Center at San Francisco Public Library, and is presented in partnership with the Transgender District. Diamond Wave is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts that is supported by Grants for the Arts, the Horizons Foundation, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and the San Francisco Arts Commission.

THEYFRIEND 2023 Drag & Music Showcase
2023-11-15 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oasis, 298 11th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
A night of mind-blowing drag and sensational music at the 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival!
Wednesday, November 15, 7 pm (6:30 pm doors)
Oasis (21+)
298 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
$20 early bird | $25 general admission
Limited pay what you can tickets
Hosted by Gothess Jasmine & LOTUS BOY
DJ Digital Kitkat
With Krudas Cubensi, theyfriend, Piss E Sissy, Ling Ling Super Bloom, Harddeep Singh and JanpiStar
Join us for day two of the 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival for a showcase centering nonbinary musicians and drag artists at San Francisco’s premiere LGBTQ nightlife venue, Oasis! Co-hosted by the 2023 San Francisco Drag King of the Year LOTUS BOY and drag deity Gothess Jasmine (Austin), this sensational showcase of nonbinary performance will feature live music from Krudas Cubensi and theyfriend (LA), and drag and burlesque performances from Harddeep Singh (London), JanpiStar, Ling Ling Super Bloom and Piss E Sissy! Come early and stay late to dance to the stellar beats by DJ Digital Kitkat.
Accessibility information: ASL Interpretation will be provided for this event. Oasis’ main space is wheelchair accessible with three stairs to access the main bar. The space has single-stall all-gender restrooms with two restrooms that are wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or specific requests with regards to your visit, please email kiana@diamond-wave.org
COVID information: Masking STRONGLY encouraged, participating artists and staff are COVID tested before the event.
About THEYFRIEND: Now in its third year, THEYFRIEND is the world’s first performance festival uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary identity! For more information on THEYFRIEND events happening November 14–18, 2023, visit www.diamond-wave.org/theyfriend.
This event is made possible with support from the California Arts Council and the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, and is presented in partnership with Oasis and the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District. Diamond Wave is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts that is supported by Grants for the Arts, the Horizons Foundation, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and the San Francisco Arts Commission.

THEYFRIEND 2023 Virtual Video Showcase
2023-11-16 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Enjoy an extravaganza of sensational videos from national & international THEYFRIEND nonbinary performers from the comfort of your couch!
Thursday, November 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm PST
Live Streaming on YouTube
youtube.com/@diamondwavearts
Sliding scale $5 – $25
Artist promo code HeyTHEYFRIEND to make $5 ticket free
Hosted by Goddexx
DJ Sand.dreams
Guided altar building with The Living Altar
With video from Castle Laws of Pleeay, DeVery Bess, Frankie Fingerling, Given Q. Davis, Isis + Kyarai Dara, mirrored fatality, Riy Mutakabbir, Saira Barbaric, Srujanika Das and TAYLORALXNDR
Grab some snacks, gather your enby friends and family, and tune into our 2nd annual THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Virtual Video Showcase – from anywhere in the world! The evening will begin with a special guided altar building with The Living Altar (Portland & New Orleans) at 5 pm. Then at 7 pm, our magical hostexx Goddexx (Seattle) will guide you through a multidimensional showcase featuring works from Castle Laws of Pleeay, DeVery Bess (Toronto), Frankie Fingerling (Edmonton), Given Q. Davis (Portland), Isis + Kyarai Dara, mirrored fatality, Riy Mutakabbir, Saira Barbaric (Seattle), Srujanika Das (Kolkata, India) and TAYLORALXNDR (Atlanta). Featuring beats and music by DJ Sand.reams (Chicago), you won’t want to miss this expansive collection of video art and short films from nonbinary artists across the nation and world!
Accessibility information: Auto-generated captions provided, with open captions on all videos.
About THEYFRIEND
Now in its third year, THEYFRIEND is the world’s first performance festival uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary identity! For more information on THEYFRIEND events happening November 14–18, 2023, visit www.diamond-wave.org/theyfriend.
This event is made possible with support from the California Arts Council and the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, and is presented in partnership with the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. Diamond Wave is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts that is supported by Grants for the Arts, the Horizons Foundation, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and the San Francisco Arts Commission.

LCD: Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District’s Arts and Culture Committee is dedicated to reactivating Folsom Street and environs as a cultural and community hub.
We are actively recruiting artists, both for murals, exhibits and other projects, and in leadership roles in our organization.
Full agenda is at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eLdCY9JiSBLiZhs5tTTSTuiv40nzIx7gH12sOpaiXIU/
The meeting is free, and open to all.
Join with Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89554242702 or call 1 408 638 0968 and use Meeting ID: 895 5424 2702.
We hope you will join us!

THEYFRIEND 2023 Poetry & Music Showcase
2023-11-17 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brava
The THEYFRIEND 2023 Nonbinary Performance Festival continues with compelling spoken word, bumping music and dynamic performance!
Friday, November 17, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (6:30 pm doors)
Brava Theater Center’s Cabaret
2773 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
$20 early bird | $25 general admission
Limited pay what you can tickets
Hosted by Vin Seaman
DJ phishr_price
With Alder Duan Hurley, Criibaby, Jean Wildest, Libby Oren, Xtra.dae, and video from TAYLOR ALXNDR and DeVery Bess
Revel in the words, lyrics, and flow of the THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Poetry & Music Showcase! Hosted by Diamond Wave Director and Brava Artist-in-Residence, Vin Seaman, the evening will feature live performances from poets Alder Duan Hurley and Libby Oren, musician Criibaby, and performers Jean Wildest (Chicago) and Xtra.dae, with video from musician and drag performer TAYLORALXNDR (Atlanta) and performer DeVery Bess (Toronto). Come early or stay late to experience the music of DJ phishr_price!
About THEYFRIEND: Now in its third year, THEYFRIEND is the world’s first performance festival uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary identity! For more information on THEYFRIEND events happening November 14–18, 2023, visit www.diamond-wave.org.
Accessibility information: Brava is wheelchair accessible with ADA-accessible all-gender restrooms. The space also includes an upstairs mezzanine with additional seating that is only accessible by stairs. All videos will have open captions.
If you need ASL interpretation or ADA accessible seating for this show, please indicate so during the ticketing process no later than November 10th. For any questions about accessibility please email kiana@diamond-wave.org.
COVID information: Masking STRONGLY encouraged, participating hosts/staff are COVID tested before the event.
This event is made possible with support from the California Arts Council and the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, and is presented in partnership with Brava! for Women in the Arts. Diamond Wave is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts that is supported by Grants for the Arts, the Horizons Foundation, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and the San Francisco Arts Commission.

THEYFRIEND 2023 Closing Showcase
2023-11-18 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brava
We’re closing the THEYFRIEND 2023 Nonbinary Performance Festival with an unforgettable lineup of nonbinary music and performance!
Saturday, November 18, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (6:30 pm doors)
Brava Theater Center’s Cabaret
2773 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
$20 early bird | $25 general admission
Limited pay what you can tickets
Hosted by Poppy J. Snacks and Vin Seaman
DJ Initial Rhi
With Kanyon CoyoteWoman, karinyo, Rafi Ruffino Darrow, Rowan Katz and video from Given Q. Davis and mirrored fatality
Close out Transgender Visibility Week in style with our final show of the 2023 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival! Co-hosted by stand up comedian Poppy J. Snack (NYC) and Diamond Wave Director Vin Seaman, the evening will feature performances from hip hop lyricist Humble Hart, musicians karinyo and Rowan Katz, and multidisciplinary artists Kanyon CoyoteWoman and Rafi Ruffino Darrow, as well as video from poet and songwriter Given Q. Davis (Portland) and the multidisciplinary, experimental noise punk farmer duo mirrored fatality. Initial Rhi will be our DJ for the evening, so come early and stay late to dance with nonbinary community and celebrate the end of THEYFRIEND 2023!
About THEYFRIEND: Now in its third year, THEYFRIEND is the world’s first performance festival uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary identity! For more information on THEYFRIEND events happening November 14–18, 2023, visit www.diamond-wave.org.
Accessibility information: Brava is wheelchair accessible with ADA-accessible all-gender restrooms. The space also includes an upstairs mezzanine with additional seating that is only accessible by stairs. All videos will have open captions.
If you need ASL interpretation or ADA accessible seating for this show, please indicate so during the ticketing process no later than November 10th. For any questions about accessibility please email kiana@diamond-wave.org.
COVID information: Masking REQUIRED, KN95 masks available at door. Participating artists and staff are COVID tested before the event.
This event is made possible with support from the California Arts Council and the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, and is presented in partnership with Brava! for Women in the Arts. Diamond Wave is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts that is supported by Grants for the Arts, the Horizons Foundation, the Walter & Elise Haas Fund and the San Francisco Arts Commission.
