Events + Activities
We provide a variety of programs and activities to build resilience and community belonging.
Our Featured LGBTQ+ Artist for August: Shani Fable
Date: August 1 - 31
Time: Monday - Friday
Location: The Diversity Center
Cost: Free
View local artist Shani Fable’s work to find out, “Is Gender Working For You?” As Fable writes, “You don’t even ever have to decide. What’s important is the asking.” LGBTQ+ and allied community members may view the exhibit on display through August at the Diversity Center. It features UV-reactive linocut portraits of “gender deviant people through history.”
Grieving Together: Tending our Queer Hearts
Date: Last session Monday, August 3
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCgrievingtogether
This group’s intention is to hold space for collective queer grief in these times. Whether you’re feeling heavy with the world or experiencing personal loss, we’ll be holding space to grieve together. The group will be facilitated by Ore Ganin-Pinto, Interfaith Chaplain and Harper Cheaney, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. If you have any questions about the group, please contact Harper at cheaneypsychotherapy@gmail.com.
Queer Book Club
Date: August 4 and the First Tuesday of Every Month
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18 +
RSVP: Text Jeffrey at 732-272-5896 for more details
Open to all! Come eat, drink, and chat about LGBTQ+ lit. 🙂 This book club is an intergenerational opportunity to bond and make connections with other community members!
Write Queer, A Creative Writing Group
Dates: Saturday, August 22
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
Join Jesse for the last session of this series. Unleash your creativity at an 18+ group for writers of all levels. Respond to provided prompts, or bring your own projects. Meetings include writing time, optional sharing, and positive feedback. Please bring a pen and paper or a laptop.
Queer Movie Club
Date: August 15, and the Third Saturday of every month
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
Join old friends and new for a screening of an LGBTQ+ movie. We’ve got popcorn, snacks, and a big screen, and we’re ready for some fun and conversation!
For movie details, check the newsletter or call us at the Center at 831-524-5422.
LGBTQ+ Gamers Group
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 18+
For gamers of all types, to socialize and game. Join for our monthly meetup, and bring your favorite board games and card games to play! In the group’s Discord we discuss all things gaming — PC/console, analogue, and beyond. .
Guided Mindfulness Group
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 14+
Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ and allied community members are welcome.
NeuroQueer Space
Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month
Starting Tuesday, September 15
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Location: Hybrid – The Diversity Center and virtual
Ages: 16+
Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/tdcneuroqueerspace
A space for all types of NeuroQueer folks to connect with each other, explore resources, and practice joy. All are welcome including those who are formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and questioning. The first meeting will be focused on group brainstorm to plan future sessions. The Space will feature rotating facilitation by TDC Staff and Interns.
See interest form for accessibility notes and more info!
Queer and Trans Yoga with Sapphire Collective
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: 14+
This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self-nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for LGBTQIA++ identifying folks to gather and take deep care. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
