EAST BAY SOCIAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES

• Actively Out
  www.activelyout.com
  info@activelyout.comNetworking, professional development and social events for LGBT professionals of all ages and backgrounds.
• THE BILLYS
  707-462-0766
  Website:  http://www.billyclub.org
  The mission of the The Billys is to foster community, intimacy and personal exploration among gay, bi and queer men through shared values and heart-centered brotherhood.   The Billys have many events during the year including a number of gatherings in rural settings in Northern California as well as pot lucks and heart circles in San Francisco, Sonoma County and the East Bay.  
• California Men's Gatherings (CMG)
  www.thecmg.org
  Extended weekend retreats in both Northern and Southern California, as well as local activities, workshops, parties, hikes, massage, heart circles. A very diverse group of men. Buddy system for new guys.
• Chiacchieroni: Club di lingua italiana
  Chiacchieroni-SF@yahoogroups.com
  An Italian language speaking social group with monthly meetings where people come to socialize and practice their Italian. Meets monthly (usually last Friday) at members' homes to practice speaking Italian and share pot luck refreshments. All ability levels welcome. Email for dates and locations and/or to join. 
• The Community Initiative
  253-R Market Street,
  San Francisco, CA 94114
  415.820.9606
  www.thecommunityinitiative.org
  info@thecommunityinitiative.org
  A socially activist organization of San Francisco queer men bringing the many different communities of gay men together through activism, ongoing activities and events.
• Diablo Dancers
  PO Box 4423,
  Walnut Creek, 94596
  Phone: 925/945-7949
  Web site: www.diablo-dancers.org
  Email: info@diablo-dancers.org
  LGBTQ Square Dance club dancing weekly in Contra Costa.  Lessons, potlucks, outings, etc.
• DISCOVERY Community, Inc.
  2215R Market St, PMB 282
  SF, CA 94114
  415-419-3559
  www.discovery-community.org/
  An all volunteer organization whose mission is to provide gay and bisexual men ongoing opportunities for social connection, personal growth, and community development.  The organization is committed to being inclusive, and thus strives to keep events affordable to men from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.  Some activities in CCC.
• EAST BAY NETWORK
• http://www.eastbaynetwork.org
  East Bay Network (EBN) is an active organization dedicated to providing a social environment, activities and information for the adult gay, lesbian, bisexual community of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. EBN has over 160 members which includes singles and couples of all ages and ethnicities. With over 100 scheduled events each year, we provide many opportunities for members to interact socially with one another. We also co-sponsor and participate in events with other social groups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of our annual social events include: Summer pool parties, Year-round potlucks and picnics,Game nights, Weekend camping trips, House boating, White-water rafting, Local theater, arts and museums, and International travel adventures. EBN events are open to members and non-members.
• FIRST FRIDAYS
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eastbayguys
  If you would like to receive a reminder of the “First Friday” social gatherings for gay men in the East Bay, plus an occasional reminder of other events in the East Bay that build community among gay men here, go to the following Yahoo group site and join up (this is a moderated group-your email address is hidden and the list is used for no other purpose)  FYI, this is a separate group from East Bay Gay Guys Parties and they have completely separate email lists.
• Gay Asian Pacific Alliance
  415.282.GAPA
  www.gapa.org
  Dedicated to furthering the interests of gay and bisexual Asian/Pacific Islanders by creating awareness, developing a positive collective identity and establishing a supportive community. Many local events and activities are offered.
• GAY FUTURE DADS
  Call Lee Tierney at 510-337-1533 for info.
  Gay Future Dads (GFD) is a social group for gay men interested in parenting. GFD consists primarily of single men, as well as couples, considering having children or who already have children. GFD meets every other month at members’ homes in a casual atmosphere to share information and socialize.
• HUSBANDS OUT TO THEIR WIVES
  Contact Ken at svnupsf@gmail.com for more info.
  Husbands Out to their Wives (HOW) Is a support group for married Gay or Bisexual men who either have or intend to come out to their wives.  The only requirement is that a husband has made a commitment to themselves that it is necessary both for their personal well-being and absolute honesty with their wives to come out as a Gay or Bisexual man.  
• MAX (Men's Associated Exchange)
  www.maxonline.org
  Fraternal organization dedicated to providing fun, open, diverse and welcoming community through social and philanthropic events. Regular TGIF cocktail parties. Meets in San Francisco and around the Bay area.
• Midlife Gay Men
  866.668.4634
  mgm-mhr@onebox.com
  Support and social activities for men 50+.
• Oaktown 8's     
  PO Box 1370,
  El Cerrito, CA 94530
  Ph: 510-232-4264 ext: 16
  Email: oaktown8s@aol.com
  GLBT square dance club.
• Q Comedy in SF & Worldwide
  www.qcomedy.com/
  
• Radical Faeries
  www.radfae.org/
  Gay men who look for a spiritual dimension to our sexuality; many of us are healers of one kind or another. Our shared values include feminism, respect for the Earth, and individual responsibility rather than hierarchy. Many of us are Pagan (nature-based religion).
• Regular guys
  www.regularguys.org
  info@regularguys.org
  Regular guys is a sports and social group for masculine gay and bi men in the San Francisco Bay Area
• SF Bay Area LARK Rail Fansc/o Prime Timers
  PO Box 426741,
  San Francisco, CA 94142
  415.552.6641
  Association of gay men with interests in all forms of rail transportation. Monthly activities.
• Trikone
  www.trikone.org
  Supportive empowering and non-judgmental environment where LGBT South Asians can meet, make connections, and proudly promote awareness and acceptance.
  
  

SF BAY AREA SOCIAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES

• Actively Out
  www.activelyout.com
  info@activelyout.com
  Networking, professional development and social events for LGBT professionals of all ages and backgrounds.
• Bears of San Francisco
  www.bosf.org/woof/home
  Non-profit organization serving the Bay Area Bear community. Information about BOSF, local Bear-related events and activities as well as tourist and visitor information.
• Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center
  408.293.2429;
  www.defrank.org
  Provides community, leadership, advocacy, support and services to the Silicon Valley LGBT community and their allies. Programs include social activities, youth leadership development, nutritious lunches for seniors, support groups, individual counseling and HIV testing.
• Castro Country Club
  405 18th Street (off Castro),
  San Francisco, CA
  415.552.6102
  www.castrocountryclub.org
  manager@castrocountryclub.org
  A place where people meet, hang out, and socialize in an alternative atmosphere to the bar scene.
• Castro Lions Club San Francisco
  www.castrolionsclubsf.org
  Lesbian and Gay chapter of Lions international. Public membership foundation of men and women devoted to community service. Visitors always welcome.
• The Community Initiative
  253-R Market Street,
  San Francisco, CA 94114
  415.820.9606
  www.thecommunityinitiative.org
  info@thecommunityinitiative.org
  A socially activist organization of San Francisco queer men bringing the many different communities of gay men together through activism, ongoing activities and events.
• Discovery Community
  www.discovery-community.org
  Opportunities for gay and bisexual men to develop a strong sense of community and to experience personal growth in a non-judgmental atmosphere through weekend retreats, local events and social activities.
• Diversity Center
  Santa Cruz, CA
  831.425.5422;
  www.diversitycenter.org
  Offers a drop-in safe space, peer groups, potlucks, job and housing referrals, business and resource information, a lending library and more.
• Freewheelers Car Club
  www.thefreewheelers.net/
  Meets monthly for car cruises, shows, tech meets, holiday party for the fun of owning, restoring and enjoying vintage cars.
• Gay Asian Pacific Alliance
  415.282.GAPA
  www.gapa.org
  Dedicated to furthering the interests of gay and bisexual Asian/Pacific Islanders by creating awareness, developing a positive collective identity and establishing a supportive community. Many local events and activities are offered
• KidSpace at the Center
  415.865.5555;
  www.sfcenter.org/kidspace.php
  KidSpace is the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center’s free, high-quality drop-in childcare service. In addition to childcare on evenings and weekends, KidSpace brings fun and educational programming to the bay area’s LGBT families.
• Leathermen's Discussion Group
  415.820.1598
  www.sfldg.org
  Events and programs for men interested in BDSM, fetish, kink and leathersex.
• MAX (Men's Associated Exchange)
  www.maxonline.org
  Fraternal organization dedicated to providing fun, open, diverse and welcoming community through social and philanthropic events. Regular TGIF cocktail parties. Meets in San Francisco and around the Bay area.
• Men of Discipline
  PO Box 14834,
  San Francisco, CA 94114
  www.menofdiscipline.org/commandcentral.html
  modsf@menofdiscipline.com
  An alternative Leather and Uniform Fraternity for gay men who are serious about BDSM, the Leather Lifestyle, and who practice discipline in their daily lives.
• Midlife Gay Men
  866.668.4634
  mgm-mhr@onebox.com
  Support and social activities for men 50+.
• Pacific Friends of San Francisco
  www.gapa.org/Links/links_index.html
  Social organization advocating friendship and cross-cultural understanding amongst gay Asians/Pacific Islanders
• Positive Images
  707.568.5830;
  www.posimages.org
  Provides advocacy, support and information to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth and young adults age 12 to 25. Its mission is to nurture a positive self image and foster clear understanding of diversity in sexual and gender identity.
• Qnection
  www.Qnection.org
  A volunteer run, self-funded and independent San Francisco activities and discussion group for gay, bi, trans, queer, and questioning men in their 20s and 30s.
• QuickTricks Bridge Club
  150 Eureka Street,
  San Francisco, CA
  415.824.6848
  www.quicktricks.org
  Meets Mon and Tues evenings. Open to all players
• Radical Faeries
  www.radfae.org
  Gay men who look for a spiritual dimension to our sexuality; many of us are healers of one kind or another. Our shared values include feminism, respect for the Earth, and individual responsibility rather than hierarchy. Many of us are Pagan (nature-based religion).
• San Francisco Gay Culture Club
  groups.yahoo.com/group/sfgaycultureclub
  For gay men 21-35 wanting to explore the Bay Area arts scene. Trips to the symphony, opera, concerts, musicals, museums, theatres, movies or just enjoy conversations over coffee.
• San Francisco Kindred Nudists
  www.skins.cc/
  is a non-sexual, gay, gay-friendly, & bisexual nudists club for men.
• San Francisco Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Community Center
  415.865.5555;
  www.sfcenter.org
  Home to a dynamic range of organizations and activities that support the needs of LGBT individuals of every race, gender, age, sexuality and socioeconomic status.
• San Francisco Leather and Bear
  www.sfleatherandbear.com
  Online resource for leathermen and bears. Information and entertainment resources, links to Leather, Motorcycle and Uniform Clubs and details on events and activities of interest to leathermen and bears.
• Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
  www.thesisters.org
  Order of queer nuns devoted to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. Many local events all year.
• SNAP (San Francisco Newcomers' Assistance Program)
  LGBT Center,
  1800 Market Street,
  San Francisco, CA
  415.865.5615
  SNAP@sfcenter.org
  Buddy program, referrals, counseling, workshops and forums for gay and bi men who are new to San Francisco.
• Spectrum Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns
  415.457.1115;
  www.spectrumlgbtcenter.org
  Strengthens, mobilizes and serves LGBT and questioning people in Marin and Sonoma counties; promotes acceptance, understanding and full inclusion.
• Strength in Numbers (SIN)
  www.sinsf.org
  Connecting poz guys together in fun, joyous events. Also provides a safe space where members share information about medical and HIV services and medications, and even a little gossip to keep things light.
• TransGender San Francisco
  415.839.9448;
  www.tgsf.org
  Provides a safe setting and support services for transgender people and educational materials for the transgender community and the general public.
• Thriving - Thriving in SF
  www.thrivinginsf.com
  email: info@yahoo.com
  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thriving
  A bunch of folks who believe that not talking about HIV has isolated a lot of people and done damage. So they've decided to find creative ways to change that.
  
  
  
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