Events

Happy New Year's Hike at Uvas Canyon County Park

Feeling sluggish after the holidays? Want to begin 2015 rejuvenated and full of positive energy to jump start your year? Then this hike is for YOU. This will be a free-flowing moderate hike �... Read More

Join us for the first mixer of the new year. Meet other lesbian baby-boomers for an evening of social connection, interesting conversation and some fun! No host bar (near hotel registration desk)

You don't have to be Baby Boomer to come and... Read More

Ladies, let's come together to do the Hot Chocolate Run SF as its back for its 2nd race in San Francisco and enjoy a great run through Golden Gate Park and reward ourselves with a cuppa hot chocolate at the end. You can do either 5K or 15K run!Read More

We'll meet in the parking lot at the entrance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I’ve decided to do a different trail this time, and begin at the Mockingbird Hill Lane entrance: We’ll meet in the parking lot. But if you can’t find a place to park, there i... Read More

If it's light rain, it's still a go.  If alot of rain, we will hang out at a coffee shop on Castro St.  Text/Call me, if you have questions!

THIS IS A JOINT MEETUP EVENT WITH ANOTHER GROUP!! Read More

Red Envelope Giving Circle
3rd Annual Award Party
Sunday, February 8, 2015 @ 5-7 pm
The GLBT History Museum
4127 18th Street, San Francisco (near Castro)
For more info, please contact:

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Come support your local A&PI LGBTQ organizations by enjoying a night of unlimited wine & beer, sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.

Important things to note:

1) This 4.6-mile moderate hike takes roughly 2 hours depending on our pace. It’s hilly (although only steep in a couple of spots) and has full sun exposure.

2) Park in the residential area near the entranc... Read More

I went last time and had a blast!! 

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http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Dyke-Diversions/events/220405965/

Start the walk from #10 backward towards #1 mural so we end up next to Cannery cafe.

Meet at Hayward Public Library (Watkins St and C St) at 11am.

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a friend of mine is hosting a game night at women's building on 18th in SF. Contact me if you are interested!

Brunchy brunchy :)

Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Hayward will celebrate Ching Ming 2015 with a performance by Chinese lion dancers to scare away “bad” spirits, a traditional blessing from Buddhist and Taoist monks and the Wall of Honor. ... Read More

Join us for a ~7.0 mile hike at the coast. This hike will include hilly areas with panoramic views of the ocean as well as flat areas along the cliffs north of Santa Cruz. The highest elevation will be to 600 ft. IMPORTANT INFO: 1) PARKING: You ca... Read More

Hi Fellow APIQWTC Dog-lovers!!

Crystal is coordinating with the photographer Azure Amarilla Lavender to take photos of our pups for possible inclusion in a future calendar! We would love for your canine companion to be a part of it to incre... Read More

Yoni Ki Baat is a theater production inspired by the Vagina Monologues with everything written, produced, and performed by South Asian women. There are quite a few queer cast members as well as pieces that talk about queerness!

There are tw... Read More

Join us at one of the biggest queer women & trans events in the Bay Area!!!

APIQWTC would like to invite you to celebrate the lunar new year at our 28th Anniversary Spring Banquet on April 25th. Come see old friends and make new ones. T... Read More

Please join me in a FREE weekend-long conference that will help foster a better understanding of the issues affecting marginalized communities (like ours), and find ways to amplify our efforts to mobilize against inequality, and create lasting cha... Read More

Join us for a hike at Fall Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains (1101 Felton Empire Road, Felton). The hike is 6 miles with an elevation to 700 feet. It will take 2 – 2.5 hours. It’s a beautiful hike with redwoods, Douglas fir, ferns and a creek.... Read More

A sweet 12-miler that’s half not-very-busy city street and half bike/walking trail. Good for all kinds of bikes… road, hybrid and mountain. We’ll head out Delaware or Ingalls to the bike path off Schaffer. We’ll ride to Wilder, then on the... Read More

Hello API-Cuties -

In case you hadn't noticed, it's summer already. However, you may not know that if you live in San Francisco :) What better way to start the summer than with an after-work drinkie with other API Cuties...

Please jo... Read More

I'm planning to check out this exhibit on Saturday, June 6th.

The exhibit officially opens on May 30th. It's at the Oakland Museum which is 1 block away from Lake Merritt Bart station. So transportation is easily available. If you don't wan... Read More

This is a joint meetup event with another group:

http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Dyke-Diversions/events/222707763/

Boardgames! Picnic! To... Read More

Having Pride withdrawal? Not to fret… join other API-cuties for another APIQWTC Happy Hour! Note: this place is super popular so come early to enjoy a beer or two before it gets craaaazy.

(Due to scheduling conflicts, this happy hour is i... Read More

Mango (at El Rio) sticky rice! :) Please join us for dim sum and conversation and then afterwards, let's head over to El Rio's queer female party Mango, for day drinking and drunk dancing ;)

Please only RSVP if you can make dim sum (fo... Read More

Rice Bowl is a collaborative BBQ/potluck picnic between APIQWTC, Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) and API EQUALITY Northern California (APIENC). It's a great time to mix and mingle, enjoy great food, play games, and meet folks from our community ... Read More

Join API-cuties in the South Bay for another APIQWTC Happy Hour!

Transportation: Mountain View Caltrain Station (3 min walk). ADA accessible.

Organizer: Bonnie (Mobile | 408.702.5436)

RSVPs: Appreciated for seat saving, but no... Read More

This little jewel tucked away in the hills of Saratoga is a beautiful trek through a variety of terrain…..redwoods, oak, fir and madrone. The first ~2 miles of this ~5 mile hike entails a steady uphill climb (with a couple of steep sections). El... Read More

ships in the night.
a queer dance party.
$5

DJS: JAI / DURT / RYAN / MOTIVE

https://www.facebook.com/pag... Read More

COCKBLOCK // 2nd Saturday's 10pm -
http://www.cockblocksf.com/

More info: COCKBLOCK - SF's Most Homolicious Dance Party for lovers & friends SATURDAY and Every 2nd Saturday... Read More

6th annual oak. pride
$10
parade 10.30a at broadway + 14th
festival 11-7 at broadway + 20th.

Our warm summer days are now passed, but let’s start off the autumn with another round of APIQWTC Happy Hours.

Next one is at Blondies Bar in the Mission District of SF Address: 540 Valencia Street @ 16th

Date: Friday, September 25... Read More

This ~5 mile moderate hike will take us up to the observation deck and also to Cathedral Redwoods. Elevation gain is 750 ft. Trails range from tiny foot paths to wide fire roads. Mostly shaded, but some sun. The park has varied terrain and vegetat... Read More

It's that time of year again!

The leaves change their colors, there's a cool chill in the air and that wool sweater you haven't worn since last winter gets to stretch its legs!

And just as you get ready to eat a handful of candy corn... Read More

Hey Everyone!
Just a reminder!
It's coming up this Saturday!
Get that super warm fuzzy feeling when you do something good for the less fortunate. Please let me know if you want to join,

Caresse

Have... Read More

Please join me. I'm one of the co-sponsors.
It would be nice to see friendly and familiar faces :)
It is FREE but come early to reserve your seats.

OUTTAKES 2: Queer Asian Cinema
Wednesday November 11, 2015, 7-9pm
Timken Hal... Read More

let's chill at the exploratorium + check out the museum.

<this meetup is in conjunction with the san francisco lesbian meetup group> ;)

For those who have never been or are new to the area, what a great way to meet other lesbia... Read More

Posted on behalf of Alexis - Please let her know you can attend by rsvp'ing here or contacting her directly.

Hi Everyone --Let's bring in the New Year with a party (2016, woot!!!). Please help me celebrate on Thursday December 31st and... Read More

We will be hiking in residential Los Gatos. Important things to note:

1) The hike will be roughly 6 miles and be a combo of flatland and hills.

2) Bring water to hydrate yourself and snacks if you need them.

3) We will go to l... Read More

Come out and support this awesome fundraiser !!

KINGDOM! San Francisco's NEWEST Drag King House! Where KINGS reign and the AUDIENCE rules! ALWAYS A FUNDRAISER! JANUARY'S SHOW BENEFITS: TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER

**GRAND OPENING - THURSDA... Read More

Love Tahoe long-time? First-timer?  Either way, find your magical winterland fun with us -- whether it's skiing, boarding, photo-taking, snowshoeing, snowperson-building, or "cabineering" (cozy-cabin-relaxing, cooking, eating, games-playing)!<... Read More

Posting on behalf of Roke Noir...

We are starting a new conscious community initiative n the East Bay, for Single Queer Women. We will meet and do creative and transformative activities, on an ongoing basis, every 4th Friday of the month. W... Read More

Time to re-emerge after the cold and rain...

Come enjoy good drinks and meet new and old friends. Location is in Old Oakland
Close to 12th street city center Bart Note: happy hour pricing is from 4pm to 6pm so feel free to arrive a bit ... Read More

Anita's Last Cha-Cha
THU FEB 25 at 7PM
Piedmont Theater // Oakland

In a small town in the Philippines,12-year-old Anita, a smart-mouthed tomboy, becomes infatuated with Pilar, a beautiful and intriguing adult woman. Ever the little ... Read More

1500+ queers / mostly lesbians at Castro theater...

Does anyone want to sync up for this?

http://lesbianswhotech.org/sanfrancisco2016/

Join us in the Mission-SF near the 24th street Bart for our monthly rotating happy hour. This month we will be trying Rosamunde - a Beer and Brats place with a great happy hour that runs til 7pm. ADA accessible.
Under 21 years members are welc... Read More

If we get a critical mass, let's meet for a drink at 430pm and head over to the film together.

Please buy your tickets in advance!  It will likely be very popular.

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Rain or shine

See all of you at Bierhaus in Mountain View

About a 10 minute walk from the MV Caltrain Station

Please RSVP to coordinate carpooling.

Please RSVP to coordinate carpooling.

Please RSVP to coordinate carpooling.

APIQWTC peeps -

*** You must buy a ticket for the banquet. To make it affordable for all, we do not grant comp tickets to the majority of our volunteers. ***

We are counting down to our Annual APIQWTC Lunar New Year Banquet Extravaga... Read More

Tickets on sale NOW!

Event sells out every year and this year will be amazing!

http://apiqwtcbanque... Read More

Didn't get to go to the banquet this year ? Not to worry, come join everyone at the After Party!!! At Club-BNB (Bench & Bar)
Time 9PM-3AM
Location 2120 Broadway Oakland (In between the Paramount theater & Grand Ave)
Transportat... Read More

NOTE: This hike has also been posted on other lesbian Meetup groups. Let's try this hike again, and hopefully, it won't rain this time. :)

This little jewel tucked away in the hills of Saratoga is a beautiful trek through a variety of terra... Read More

Come and Sing Karaoke at King of Clubs in Mountain View. I have posted on several lesbian meetup. Text Liz if you get lost at 831-345-4702. 

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Your South Bay Co-hosts for the afternoon will be:  Mai + Lillian

San Pedro Market Square is a public market with lots of food + drink options.

ADA accessible

Parking is meters or parking lots nearby

Public T... Read More

NOTE: This hike has also been posted on other lesbian Meetup groups.

Will our 4th attempt on this hike be a charm? All digits crossed. ;-)

This little jewel tucked away in the hills of Saratoga is a beautiful trek through a v... Read More

We had so much fun singing last time, we’re going to do it again. Come join us on Memorial Weekend and sing Karaoke at King of Clubs in Mountain View. T... Read More

This is an amazing event. They only have this once/year in June as part of the National Queer Arts Festival Program.

Purchase your tix here for Saturday night >>> Read More

www.qwocmap.org/festival2016/

APIQWTC is the community collaborator for the Opening Night

Admission is free -but the lines can get super long so show up early

*** Hi all. We have reached our 20 person capacity for this event. If you have not by now RSVP and sent a waiver to Kris - we are unable to have you join us this time. Apologies. ***Updates: We need a formal headcount for the gym so please send an... Read More

APIQWTC Community -

Frameline has generously donated a bunch of tickets to APIQWTC (as we are a community partner). Here is a google docs with all the films/times >> Read More

Come out and have fun and help raise some $$$ for the Trans March. Host: Bobby
415-722-2989

More info

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https://ticketing.frameline.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=3731&FID=53

Co-hosts Becca (Bex) and Crystal
415.203.5279

"Man Haters" is a monthly comedy show featuring the funniest women and queer comics in the Bay Area. Plus one token queer dude (inspired by the many comedy shows that feature a bunch of men and one token woman). Hosted and produced by queer comics... Read More

APIQWTC is the community collaborator for this event so we (Crystal and Becca) will be making some announcements.
Come join us and support us!
If we get a nice group together - DRINKIES nearby afterwards :)

Becca @ 415.203.5279

We wanted to get together to be in community and support each other during these sad and confusing times.

For anyone near the Mission after Frameline's Realness and Revelations or the Trans March, a group of us are meeting for a late dinner... Read More

Come celebrate PRIDE at SAFEhouse Arts! On Sunday June 26th SAFEhouse Arts will be hosting a variety of DJs and performers immediately following the PRIDE Parade down Market St. Enjoy the Parade and then come dance with us. Tickets are $10 and wil... Read More

Continuing our summer activity series...
Our July event will be Ping Pong at the brand new SPIN club in SF near the Moscone Center.

APIQWTC will cover the first table for the first 2 hours. Come early if you want to play. They have (adu... Read More

Hey Everyone! We had so much fun last November that we are doing it again!

Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer with other APIQWTC folks? Here's an another opportunity to roll up your sleeves and do some good for the greate... Read More

Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project is having a benefit dance on Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:30 pm- 2:00 am at the Turf Club in Hayward. Silent auction on site.

The event is unhosted but come out and support a great cause/organization.<... Read More

Our August event in the East Bay is back on and no longer postponed! Melissa will be our fabulous host. Please help us get an accurate head count by rsvping to this fabulous event! 

Cost $10 per person (18 and older), $7 per person (17 and... Read More

Hi!
I always encourage friends and the LGBT Community to learn Self Defense. Martial Arts teaches students how to be more aware of one's surroundings.

My Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) school in Alameda is offering a FREE introduction class ... Read More

Queer Asian Women & Trans* Social & APIQWTC's
Queers on the Rocks #2!

In lieu of our monthly happy hours, come indoor rock climbing with us! All levels welcome - we'll have knowledgeable folks on hand to help with teaching the b... Read More

This ~4.5-mile moderate hike takes roughly 2 hours depending on our pace. It’s hilly (although only steep in a couple of spots) and has full sun exposure (assuming there is sun).

Park in the residential area near the entrance. If you know... Read More

UPDATE: Event Location Moved (due to rain)

New Location: 

Great Western Power Company

520 20th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 

(2 blocks from 19th Street BART)

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APIQWTC Volunteers! Those that love being outdoors with your hands in the soil! Looking for a good reason to wear those hiking boots, grubby pants and hat? Want to see what your food looked like before it was in neat rows at the farmers market?Read More

MANGO...sweet sexy fun for women (every 4th Saturday monthly and NYE) 3pm-8:30pm. Dj's Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Coqui droppin' the best in hip-hop, dancehall, & Latin grooves. Drink specials (try a Mango Margarita) & FREE BBQ. 

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We’ll meet in the Parking Lot near the portapotties.
This shady well-graded 5 mile hike in the Redwoods is moderate, with about 1000 feet in elevation change. Trailhead elevation is about 475 feet. The featured hike's high point is around 14... Read More

Update: We've reached our max 25 rsvp's via the googledocs link below.  You'll have to have completed the googledoc to get the address to the watch party.

Very important- pls RSVP via this link (we will send you the address details)

12TH ANNUAL HAPPY HOMO HOLI-GAYS HO-DOWN !!

DRESS: Ugly Sweater ORRRR in light of recent events...let's show our continued support for HRC by busting out our best...pantsuits !

DJ Stef Stefanie Phillips & DJ Campbell Campbell Car... Read More

Join us for ice skating fun at Union Square in San Francisco!
Followed by dinner at the Westfield Mall Food Court
It'll be a magical winterland filled with lights and good cheer!

Saturday, December 10
Union Square Ice Rink
4... Read More

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In case anyone plans to be in DC for the women's march.
Some of us plan to connect with the API women's contingent sponsored by NAPWF. There are meeting for breakfast at Garfield park @830am ET. More info here >>>
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Look for the APIQWTC Banner! There will be a contingent there.

Thank you all for signing up to participate in the Women's March this Saturday Jan 21st in Oakland! Multiple members from our community groups will be attending (e.g. APIQWTC, T... Read More

• The SF Women's March will be from 3pm to 8pm. Rally at 3 pm@ Civic Center and then March at 5 pm down Market Street to Justin Herman Plaza.
QTAPI Contingent at SF Women's March 2017!
Thank you all for signing up to participate in the W... Read More

*** Must rsvp via the googleforms link below ***

Dear Friends, Family and Community Partners -

As we celebrate 5 years of giving to the API LGBT community in the SF Bay Area, our theme this year is "Love and Resistance".

W... Read More

(This event is postponed due to muddy grounds and windy.)
This out-and-back hike is a 8 miles hike. We’ll start at Lands End and take the coastal trail through Lincoln Park, Seacliff, and the Presidio to the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way... Read More

Join us this Saturday, 3/4 from 1-4pm! Where? EastBay Badminton
4230 Hubbard Street, Emeryville
http://www.eastbaybadminton.com/membership#dropin Entry = $10... Read More

Come hang and make new QAPI friends! Happy hour prices from 5:30-6:30pm. 21 & over. ADA-accessible. http://www.winedownsf.com/

Here's a... Read More

Dear APIQWTC Friends -

Out/Here Shorts (Saturday March 11 @ 7:30pm Roxie Theater)
http://caamfest.com/2017/shorts-programs/outhere-shorts/

D... Read More

Re-Orientations (Sunday March 12 @ 2:20pm Roxie Theater)
Preceded by Semiotics of Sab (a short film by our very own Tina Takemoto)

http://caamfest.com/2017/films... Read More

"No Man's Land" is a brand new comedy show from Ash Fisher and Irene Tu, creators of popular queer comedy show "Man Haters." Our March headliner is Bay Area lesbian comedy legend Karen Ripley. "No Man's Land" will feature a new all-female lineup e... Read More

Hi all, Mai and I (we hosted the south bay meetup in May, 2016 at San Pedro Market in San Jose), will be heading up Lake Tahoe and invite you to join! We will be heading up the evening of March 24th from San Jose, traveling up 680-80 all the way t... Read More

"No Man's Land" is the new East Bay comedy showcase for women and queers! Brought to you by Ash Fisher and Irene Tu of Oakland queer comedy hit "Man Haters," "No Man's Land" features the funniest women and queer comedians in the Bay Area and beyon... Read More

Saturday, April 22 

5pm-12am
San Francisco 

2017 APIQWTC Lunar New Year Banquet

Ticket Info & Event Details are at www.apiqwtc.org

Come out on a Sunday afternoon and help us honor and celebrate one of our own being this year's SF Pride Community Grand Marshall.

Yes, Amy Sueyoshi - Rockstar Professor / Associate Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State will be ... Read More

Drake's Dealership is an outdoor beer garden in Downtown Oakland which serves great brews, non-alcoholic beverages and delectable bites. As an added bonus, it's kid and dog friendly! We thought it would be fun to organize an afternoon happy hour f... Read More

No Man's Land is the new East Bay comedy showcase for women and queers! Brought to you by Ash Fisher and Irene Tu of Man Haters: Women, Queers, Comedy, No Man's Land features the funniest women and queer comedians in the Bay Area and beyond. No Ma... Read More

Please save the date for the QWOCMAP Dance Party on Saturday, August 26 9:00- 2:00 am at the World Famous Turf Club in Hayward. 

Includes Single M... Read More

No Man's Land is the new East Bay comedy showcase for women and queers! Brought to you by Ash Fisher and Irene Tu of Man Haters: Women, Queers, Comedy, No Man's Land features the funniest women and queer comedians in the Bay Area and beyond. No Ma... Read More

Hi everyone! APIQWTC is hosting a meetup on September 29th at Sweet Inspirations, a super cute bakery specializing in cake in the Castro. Stop by from 6 - 8 pm to hang out with new and old friends, eat sweets, and say hi! Sweet Inspiration @ 6 - 8... Read More

FREE EVENT!!!! Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Richmond Courtyard Marriott 4:00 pm-9:00. Films, Q&A with filmmakers, Art Displays, Performing Artists, Panel ... Read More

This is a moderate 8-miles out and back hike. We will start at the parking lot and take the coastal trail through Lincoln Park, Seacliff, Presidio and finally to the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way will be magnificent views of Pacific Ocean, Mar... Read More

Happy Fall and Thanksgiving! 

Come join APIQWTC's November Meetup!

Enjoy hot food, cold drinks or brews, and warm company in downtown Oakland!

Drake's is a family-friendly, ADA-accessible eatery just four blocks from 19th Str... Read More

• What we'll do
Not a usual APIQWTC meet-up but FYI but anyone who is interested in volunteering for the SF based women's march on January 20th. Read More

SHIT: TGIF's sibling, also known as Friday eve :-B Have a drink(s)/nibble(s) with old friends, meet new people, chat with acquaintances at this wine pub owned by siblings.

Bring an open mind and an appetite or thirst for life!

*Golde... Read More

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NGY9j68mcn2OQz... Read More

Calling all illustrators, designers, artists! APIQWTC is looking for artwork for the 31st Lunar New Year Banquet mug, which will be given to all 250+ people attending the event!

The chosen mug artist will receive:
A free ticket to the b... Read More

• What we'll do
Calling all community members and pet lovers! You can support APIQWTC by placing an ad in our banquet program! We are now accepting Program Ad and Pet Pages submissions.

In addition to reaching out to approximately 250... Read More

Deadline Extended to 3/30!

Calling all community members and pet lovers! You can support APIQWTC by placing an ad in our banquet program! We are now accepting Program Ad and Pet Pages submissions.

In addition to reaching out to appro... Read More

Dear Community,

The 2018 Lunar New Year Banquet is completely sold out! If you have not already purchased a ticket we will be unable to accommodate you. There will be no walk-in tickets available. If you'd like to be added to our waitlist, ... Read More

Happy Lunar New Year of the Dog!
Celebrate the New Year with us at APIQWTC’s 31st Lunar New Year Banquet!

Saturday, 4/21
5pm-11pm

Cinnamon Tree
708 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94607
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Michelle Meow, Emcee

Michelle Meow, host and producer of "The Michelle Meow Show," is your A-Z, covering the LGBT, LMNOP, and everyone in between. She attended San Francisco State University and received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and s... Read More

APIQWTC is proud to announce our 2018 Phoenix Award Honoree and Banquet Beneficiary! You can read about them below.
Congratulations to Cecilia Chung, Our 2018 Phoenix Award Honoree!

Cecilia Chung, Senior Director of Strategic Projects o... Read More