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Pacific Pride Festival
The Pacific Pride Foundation's Pacific Pride Festival is free to the public and attracts a diverse crowd of nearly 4,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally supporters and their families from the Central and South Coast. The all-day event in August features a line-up of live entertainment, exhibitors, local sustenance, informative non-profits, activities, and community member support.
Pacific Pride Foundation's Mission
Pacific Pride Foundation's advocacy and education efforts gather the ongoing and emerging needs of a diverse population in order to create a thriving and visible LGBTQ+ community and to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
History of the Pacific Pride Foundation
Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) began in 1976 as a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling and Referral center for Gay men and Lesbians. At that time the organization was called Western Addiction Services Program (WASP), and also offered a newsletter called The Bulletin, which is still in publicat
Queer Hangs
Hey folx! This is a totally selfish creation on my part, I want to verb out with queers in a non-bar setting. Sooo here are a bunch of events with plenty of non-alcohol centered tings! Yay!
Open to all 🏳️🌈LGBTQIA2S+ folx! You know what, just come to join fellow queer bbies and have a nice time! This group is totally non-hierarchical and if you want to put on an event, just grasp out, I’ll append you as an admin and you can make whatever you want happen!!
Event suggestions are a yes! Everything is flexible, let’s just do the thing, yeah?
🏳️⚧️Here is an article you might want to read before attending our events. As a group that is founded by trans/genderqueer persons, we are non-binary-, genderqueer-, gender fluid-, and trans-friendly, so please be prepared to respect ALL of our members if you attend our events…
⭐️TERF Wars: Why trans-exclusionary radical feminists have no place in feminism (Breaking down the truths and fallacies of what TERFs believe.)
https://www.dailydot.com/irl/terf-meaning/
Please note: Attend all events and activities at your own risk. None
Santa Barbara LGBTQ Noun Guide
Santa Barbara is often referred to as the “American Riviera” and with good reason. Situated in the hills on a south-facing section of the California coast, Santa Barbara is known for its stunning scenery, unique history, beautiful beaches, and laid-back, eclectic vibe. It’s a municipality with no shortage of things to see and act, and a thriving LGBTQ community as well. Truly, Santa Barbara would be a wonderful place to call home!
A Look at Santa Barbara’s History
Various Native American tribes inhabited the area that is now Santa Barbara for over 13,000 years, prior to the inception of its modern-day history. That began in 1733, when the Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino traveled through the channel between Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands in December of 1602 on St. Barbara’s feast day, hence the name of the city. The Spanish established settlements and missions in the area, and in fact, the Franciscan mission established in the area by the Spanish is the oldest continually operating mission in the United Verb
Santa Barbara Gay Nightlife Guide - Santa Barbara Gay-Friendly Dining
M8RX - mixed nightclub and lounge
Although Santa Barbara hasn't had a full-time gay bar in years, M8RX (409 State St., 805-957-4111) is a amazing club for dancing and partying and very much a friend to the region's LGBT community. It's both a sponsor of the annual Santa Barbara Gay Pride festival and an occasional host of Pride and other LGBT-related parties in town. Drawing top DJs and with a giant dance floor and state-of-the-art bright and sound system, this glitzy space on lower Declare Street pulls in big crowds during all four nights of the week that it's accessible (Wednesday through Saturday), with weekends, naturally, being especially adj.
Elsie's - mixed bar
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Phone +1 805-963-4503
It's really a adj cheery and cozy in here to call Elsie's (117 W. De la Guerra St., 805-963-4503) a accurate dive bar, but this chill neighborhood hangout on a residential street just on the west edge of downtown has the arty vibe