Events Calendar

Central Coast Pride Events is a vibrant initiative managed by the GALA Pride & Diversity Center, powered by the dedication of over 100 volunteers. Since 1997, we have curated and hosted a diverse series of Pride events across San Luis Obispo County, celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and community pride.

In 2024, we significantly expanded our reach by partnering with neighboring cities, making this year’s Pride season the most extensive and inclusive yet. Central Coast Pride now includes celebrations in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Cambria, and Los Osos, ensuring that the spirit of Pride is felt throughout the entire region.

Beyond the Pride season in June, we are committed to celebrating Pride year-round. We continuously bring a variety of events to our community, often collaborating with local organizations and resources to host joint events. This ensures that the message of inclusivity, support, and celebration extends beyond just one month, fostering a continuous culture of acceptance and love throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Click the button below to find out what’s happening with Central Coast Pride Events right now.

The Week of November 18, 2024

Monday, November 18

4pm-5pm Cuesta Pride Cuesta Pride is a student lead LGBTQ+ club at Cuesta College.  It was founded in 2020 with intention of creating a safe and accepting place for Cuesta students.  Since its founding, Cuesta Pride has fought for representation on Cuesta’s campus and worked to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. You can join their meeting every other Monday in Room 3134! For more information contact [email protected]!

6pm-7:30pm Hospice SLO County LGBTQ Grief Support Group The LGBTQ Grief Support Group meets through Hospice SLO County, alternating between Zoom meetings and in-person every week. This support group for the LGBTQ+ community is designed to provide emotional support and education about the grief process and to bring comfort through connecting with like-minded individuals. Grief can manifest over many things, from death to losing a loved one due to their lack of affirmation. You can sign up online at http://www.hospiceslo.org/support-groups.

Tuesday, November 19

5pm-7pm State of Indigeneity In an era where Indigenous peoples, lands, and cultures are continuously made invisible, Cal Poly invites you to a corrective dialogue by Indigenous students that centers resilience and strength. This annual intertribal conversation focuses on the distinct experiences of Indigenous Peoples. For more information, click here! or visit calpoly_naicc on Instagram.

6pm-8pm Trans Teen Peer Support Group is meeting in-person at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center. This group is a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning. The group is for youth for 6th grade through 12th grade. This is a facilitated emotional support group.  It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for details. 

6pm-8pm Pride Center Board Meeting Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. If you would like to attend a board meeting, please contact our Secretary, Jenna Wallravin, at [email protected]. 

7pm-9pm In-Person Trans* Tuesday meets in-person at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center. Trans* Tuesday provides a safe space providing peer to peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. First timers are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.

8pm Cider Sips and Queer Flicks Every Tuesday night, Cider Sips & Queer Flicks brings together good vibes, great films, and delicious cider at Two Broads Ciderworks in San Luis Obispo. We spotlight queer films that showcase diverse voices and experiences, providing a cozy space for connection and entertainment. Grab a cider, settle in, and enjoy the weekly featured film with friends and fellow community members. For more information. click here! 

Wednesday, November 20

4pm-5pm Cuesta Pride Cuesta Pride is a student lead LGBTQ+ club at Cuesta College. It was founded in 2020 with intention of creating a safe and accepting place for Cuesta students. Since its founding, Cuesta Pride has fought for representation on Cuesta’s campus and worked to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. You can join their meeting every other Monday in Room 3134! For more information contact [email protected]!

5:30pm-7:30pm Trans Day of Remembrance The Gala Pride & Diversity Center invites you to gather for an evening dedicated to honoring the transgender individuals whose lives have been taken due to violence and hate. We will commemorate their memory through a symbolic release of biodegradable balloons or lanterns, creating a shared moment of reflection and solidarity. A display of photos and names of those we've lost will serve as a poignant reminder of the fight for justice. Attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute to a special guestbook, leaving personal messages to be preserved as a time capsule of love and remembrance for the community. The evening will feature guest speakers sharing words of strength, as well as light refreshments for all. This is a space for healing, community, and hope as we continue our work toward equality and safety for everyone. At the Pride Center at 1060 Palm St., SLO.

6pm-8pm South County Youth Social is meeting in-person at CAPSLO's The Center. This group is a safe place for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth. The group is for youth for 6th grade through 12th grade. This is a facilitated emotional support group.  It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Meets at The Center, 1158 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande. Contact [email protected] for details.

6pm-8pm Transmasc* Wednesday Join us for peer-to-peer support for transmasculine people to find community and share their experiences. This group is for transmasculine, questioning, and gender non-conforming people who identify with the masculine spectrum, ages 18 and up. At The Gala Pride & Diversity Center.

Thursday, November 21

5:30pm-8:30pm Queer Ascents Join us for a slab of fun at @thepadslo from 5:30-8:30 PM. Meet at the slack line before heading into the bouldering area! Meet at The Pad for Bouldering.

6pm-8pm Q Youth meets in-person and outdoors at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center. This is a social support group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth. The group is for youth for 6th grade through 12th grade. This is a facilitated emotional support group. It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Contact [email protected] for details.

5:30pm-7:30pm North County Youth Social This social support group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth, 6th grade through 12th grade, meets at the Atascadero Teen Center at the Colony Park Community Center. Walk-ins welcome, contact [email protected] for more information.

Friday, November 22

11am-12pm Life House LGBTQIA+ Group This is a virtual group through Transitions-Mental Health Association. Please note they ask participants to become members of their wellness center before joining their first group. You can start the process by calling at (805) 541-6813 or email [email protected]. The LGBTQIA+ community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. This is a safe and affirming place for you to share the good, bad and even the ugly with folks that understand. Join us in creating a stronger sense of community and connection, see you there! This is an online meeting.

5pm-6:30pm Candlelight Vigil for Todd Pinion Join us at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center for a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Todd Joseph Pinion. This gathering will be a time for reflection, healing, and unity as we remember Todd and stand against hate. All are welcome to attend.

6pm-7pm SLO Queers Book Club meets at Two Broads Cider, reading the graphic novel Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. Come get your read on!

Saturday, November 23

4pm-8pm Chosen Family Potluck Join The Gala Pride & Diversity Center and the NAACP SLO for our annual free Friendsgiving celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. It's a welcoming and fun-filled evening of food, connection, and gratitude where we gather to celebrate the love and support of our chosen families. Join us for great food, new friendships, and a heartwarming holiday season celebration! RSVP click here!

Sunday, November 24

11pm-1pm Gays Do Sports Youth Day Join us this Sunday at Meadow Park in SLO for relay races, kickball and more! Wanna hang but don’t feel like channeling your inner Megan Rapinoe? We’ll have board games and craft supplies so you can hang out without breaking a sweat.

No RSVP necessary. This is an all-ages youth event for folks under 18. Kiddos under 11 must be joined by a parent or caregiver.

10:30am-12:30pm Community of John XXIII is an accepting community of faith by and for LGBTQ+ people. Meets at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center.

2pm-4pm Atheists United of SLO is a positive atheist community that fosters a supportive environment for members and a welcoming attitude toward guests. Meets at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center. All are welcome.

7pm-8pm Sunday Evening Rap (LGBTQ+ AA Group) meets both in-person at The Gala Pride & Diversity Center and on Zoom. This is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for LGBTQ+ people and allies. For Zoom link and password please email [email protected] and someone will send it along.

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