Dine out on Mondays in June at Hula's!
On Monday evenings the month of June come out for a delicious meal at Hula's Restaurant in Santa Cruz, and support our community at the same time!
The Diversity Center has been chosen as a June recipient for Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's. 10% of the sales Monday evenings in June will be donated to the Diversity Center. So invite a friend and treat yourselves to a California twist to an island classic, serving great food and cool cocktails, while creating a sense of community.
For more info please phone Hula's at 831.426.4852
Dine out on Mondays in June at Hula's!
On Monday evenings the month of June come out for a delicious meal at Hula's Restaurant in Santa Cruz, and support our community at the same time!
The Diversity Center has been chosen as a June recipient for Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's. 10% of the sales Monday evenings in June will be donated to the Diversity Center. So invite a friend and treat yourselves to a California twist to an island classic, serving great food and cool cocktails, while creating a sense of community.
For more info please phone Hula's at 831.426.4852
Dine out on Mondays in June at Hula's!
On Monday evenings the month of June come out for a delicious meal at Hula's Restaurant in Santa Cruz, and support our community at the same time!
The Diversity Center has been chosen as a June recipient for Mahalo Mondays @ Hula's. 10% of the sales Monday evenings in June will be donated to the Diversity Center. So invite a friend and treat yourselves to a California twist to an island classic, serving great food and cool cocktails, while creating a sense of community.
For more info please phone Hula's at 831.426.4852
Holiday Gift Wrap Pop-Up Fundraiser
The Diversity Center and Childish have partnered up to offer donation-based holiday gift wrapping. All proceeds go to benefit The Diversity Center for the coming year. Come to Childish to find the perfect gift to give while giving back.
Sign up to volunteer as a gift-wrapper here.
Holiday Gift Wrap Pop-Up Fundraiser
The Diversity Center and Childish have partnered up to offer donation-based holiday gift wrapping. All proceeds go to benefit The Diversity Center for the coming year. Come to Childish to find the perfect gift to give while giving back.
Diversity Center Holiday Party
Suggested donation $10-$100 (no one turned away). Bring canned goods for the SCAP food drive. Have a drink, see friends, enjoy the holiday festivities and support a great cause. Raffle prizes include a bike, kayaking, gift certificates, and much more.
For more info call (831) 425-5422 or email: rockout@diversitycenter.org

Flashdance: The Gala!
Join us for the Diversity Center’s Annual Gala, 6pm, October 14, 2017 at the trendy Hotel Paradox, in Santa Cruz.
Afterparty @ 8:30pm
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
We have lots in store for a grand celebration and production that will be nothing less than spectacular! Come together, celebrate and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community of Santa Cruz County at the Center’s biggest event of the year. This is also an opportunity to learn about the many programs that we offer, share ideas, and engage with staff, volunteers and the board.
There’s non-stop excitement and fun from the moment you arrive. Enjoy cocktails and conversation with friends and a plated dinner by Hotel Paradox Executive Chef Ross McKee. Check out the high-energy live auction, or try your luck in the casino. The prizes are fantastic, the entertainment is top-notch and you’ll find photo ops at every turn. Later, get ready for the Flash Dance 80’s themed After Party, including a drag show, special performance by 80’s Pop Icon Tiffany – and a dance floor that’s gonna be burnin' up - It's truly a night you don't want to miss!
We’ve packed a lot into one fun-filled evening for you!
· Plated Dinner and Dessert by Hotel Paradox Executive Chef Ross McKee
· Auctions for everyone – Checkout the high-energy live auction or browse plenty of silent auction items such as art, getaways, food and lots more.
· Casino games including blackjack, craps and roulette.
· Activities and plenty of photo opportunities
· Group VIP tables and individual tickets available
· Intimate as well as group table seating areas
· Scandalous, off-the-hook after party!
· Special Live Performances and a Drag Show
· Smokin’ hot dance floor and DJ
Volunteer For Our Biggest Event Of The Year!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER SHIFT!
CabaGay 2017 - A Benefit for Motion Pacific & The Diversity Center's Youth Program
Motion Pacific presents it's first 21+ queer cabaret and variety show. Expect an evening of fun and fabulous queer artists. Cocktails, entertainment, and a raucous good time all to benefit Motion Pacific and The Diversity Center's Youth Program. "CabaGay, bringing together all the variety that Santa Cruz has to give--Gay! Trans! Queer! We're bringing you a rainbow of talent and be sure we will hit every color!"
Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabagay-2017-a-benefit-for-motion-pacific-santa-cruz-diversity-center-tickets-35610617315
CabaGay 2017 - A Benefit for Motion Pacific & The Diversity Center's Youth Program
Motion Pacific presents it's first 21+ queer cabaret and variety show. Expect an evening of fun and fabulous queer artists. Cocktails, entertainment, and a raucous good time all to benefit Motion Pacific and The Diversity Center's Youth Program. "CabaGay, bringing together all the variety that Santa Cruz has to give--Gay! Trans! Queer! We're bringing you a rainbow of talent and be sure we will hit every color!"
Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabagay-2017-a-benefit-for-motion-pacific-santa-cruz-diversity-center-tickets-35610617315
CabaGay 2017 - Queer Youth Open Mic & Mixer
The Diversity Center's Youth Program and the Museum of Art and History's Subjects to Change Program presents a cabaret-themed queer youth open mic and mixer! There will be food, crafts, and exciting performances. Sliding scale donation: $5-$20.
Shadowbrook Dine-Out for the Diversity Center
Share a meal with friends, family, or your significant other! A percentage of your meal's receipt will be donated to the Diversity Center.
Diversity Center Holiday Party
Celebrate the start of the winter holidays with the Diversity Center! Take the time to come together with your LGBTQ+ community and have a great time in an epic home.
Don't miss your chance to win great raffle prizes! You can drop by the Diversity Center to purchase raffle tickets or buy them during the event. Bring a nutritious canned or boxed food donation that we can collect and contribute to the SCAP holiday drive! 18+ only
$10 - $100 donation requested at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds!
Purchase raffle tickets at the Diversity Center for a chance to prizes such as:
Sail on the Monterey Bay for 4
Spa & Sauna for two at the Tea House Spa
Craniosacral or Massage by Barbara Roettger
$50 gift certificate to Assembly Restaurant
$25 to Gabriela's Café
$25 gift certificate to Route 1 Farms
One month unlimited yoga from Divinitree Yoga
Kuumbwa Jazz: Two show and dinner tickets
Two TheatreWorks Tickets
And so much more!
Over the Rainbow Voice Benefit Recital
You are cordially invited to a voice recital featuring works by LGTBQ composers from the past and present. Our goals are to raise awareness of the LGBTQ community and provide an educational and musical experience.
This is a FREE event with donations accepted at the door.
Proceeds will benefit The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County. Please join us for a beautiful evening of song.
For more information, contact James Lesui:
Phone: (831) 331-6673
Email: samoboi@yahoo.com
Pie for the People: A Fundraiser for the Diversity Center
Pie for the People-Santa Cruz is an intergenerational group of DIY community activists that host fundraising pie potlucks to support local nonprofits. Since January of 2015, Pie for the People-Santa Cruz has raised nearly $4,000 to feed the homeless, support women with cancer, keep a community garden going, and buy supplies for a tutoring center/food bank. We host fun, family friendly, community building events focused on pie. What’s not to like?!
Bring the entire family!
Learn more about Pie for the People, click here to visit their website.

Holiday Party
It's that time of year again: The Holidays. Join the Diversity Center for its annual winter Holiday Party at Curt and MO's house! Music, great company, food, and your presence are the the perfect ingredients for a fabulous celebration this year.
$10 - $1,000 donation requested at door. No one turned away for lack of funds!
The Laramie Project
A fundraising performance for the Soquel High School Knights of the Square Stage of "The Laramie Project" -one night only, with free dessert. Mention the Diversity Center and your tickets will be reduced to $5 each!
For more information, contact Maggie Kline at (860) 208-9517 or email klinerhs@yahoo.com
Diversity Center Closed on Nov. 27th
The Diversity Center will return with normal business hours on Monday, November 30th.
Closed for Thanksgiving
You've heard of the turducken, but have you ever heard of the vegducken?!
It's Thanksgiving and the Diversity Center will be closed in observance of turkey day. Share a meal with your family, or share a meal with those less fortunate. Whatever you do, have a wonderful dinner.
Final call for nominations! The Diversity Center Lifetime Achievement Awards
There are only a few days left to make your nominations for Pride proclamations, Pride Grand Marshals or Lifetime Achievement Awards. They can't win if you don't nominate them!
Please fill out the short nomination form and submit it by March 25th.
http://diversitycenter.org/programs/santa-cruz-glbtiq-pride/pride-proclamations/