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.
Support Groups & Meetups
Hope House: LGBTQIA+ Telling the Stories of Wellness
Monthly: First Wednesday of every Month | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hope House, 1306 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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 a 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]
Transmasc* Wednesday
Monthly: First Wednesday of every Month | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Join us forTransmasc* Wednesdays, a new group providing 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. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
LGBTQ FED Eating Disorder Support Group
Monthly: First Wednesday of every Month | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom (email [email protected] for information)
FED stands for F*ck Eating Disorders. We are a pro-recovery therapist lead 18+ group and offer space for those who need support, at all stages of ED recovery. We understand that recovery is not linear, and judgment-free support is crucial. Come join us to listen, share, and be part of a community building each other up.
Q Youth Group
Weekly: Thursdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Q Youth is a weekly group for LGBTQ+ youth between 6th and 12th grade!
Group Game Night
Monthly: First Friday of Every Month | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
LGBTQIA+ community members and allies are invited to come together and build connections through a fun and inclusive game night. On the first Friday of each month, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, a peer-facilitated a group game night at the Center, where people are encouraged to bring their favorite board games and tabletop games.
Purpose & Goals: The primary goal of this game night is to promote inclusion, strengthen bonds, and foster a sense of belonging within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through shared experiences in playing games, participants can enjoy healthy, supportive conversations and gain valuable perspectives from each other.
Group Expectations and Agreements:
- Respect: We will treat each other with kindness and respect, valuing each person’s individuality and contributions.
- Collaboration: While games can be competitive, we will prioritize teamwork, communication, and cooperation during our time together.
- Open-mindedness: All participants are encouraged to listen to and understand perspectives different from their own. It’s a space for learning, growth, and connection.
- Supportive Environment: This event is primarily about fun, but if you ever need advice, guidance, or simply someone to listen, we invite open and supportive dialogue.
- Good-Natured Conversations: We encourage healthy, respectful discussions, but ask that disagreements be handled with tact and understanding.
- No Tolerance for Discrimination or Harassment: This is a space for everyone. Any behavior that goes against these values will not be tolerated.
These expectations will be reviewed briefly at the beginning of each session to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, safe, and respected.
For questions, please email: [email protected]
LGBT AA Meeting
Weekly: Sundays | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.
LGBTQ Grief Support Grief- Hospice SLO County
Weekly: Mondays | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Hospice SLO County 1304 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 and Zoom (rotates)
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
For a list of Recurring Support Group Meetings, VISIT US HERE. To receive a weekly email about LGBTQ+ and affiliated events all around the county, SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST HERE.
GPDC Full Calendar
Partner Community Events
Find community friendly events throughout the county! These events are not affiliated with The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, please click on the calendar for more details.
If you’d like to list an event on our calendar, please complete this form.
Board of Directors Meetings
Get In Touch
Our monthly board meetings, held on the third Thursday of the month via Zoom, are open to the public. Please contact our Secretary, Jenna Wallravin, using the form below to get added to the agenda and access to the Zoom invite.
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The Gala Pride & Diversity Center welcomes all individuals regardless of ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. Stop by the Center for a cup of tea and a fabulous chat!
1060 Palm Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | 805-541-4252
Provisional statement: The Gala Pride and Diversity Center is located on the land of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini – Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. We are aware that this land was taken from indigenous peoples violently, unceded - without agreement, consideration, or compensation. We are committed to including local indigenous history in our training and we set the intention of relationship with and support of local indigenous peoples. Additionally, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the natural environment.