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AGUILAS (Gay Latino/a Organization) is committed to developing activities in our community which encourages positive self-identity, healthy relationships and leadership skills for gay and lesbian Latinos/as.
Alameda Lesbian Potluck Society: Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transsexual women. Monthly potlucks, other activities also. Non-Alamedans are welcome! For more info or to get on the mailing lists, call Ellen (510) 523-6523.
Baroque Buddies is a social group for lesbians, gays and bisexuals who enjoy the music of the period. Info: Nikos (415) 775-6143.
BASIL (Bay Area Sicilian & Italians Lesbians) We are an ethnic support group devoted to preserving and affirming our culture as Italian-descended lesbians. We have monthly potlucks. If you're a paesana, don't dine alone!
The Berkeley Bisexual Lesbian Gay Center is the home of bisexual, lesbian, and gay studies at UC Berkeley. The center coordinates the activities of many queer groups at Berkeley.
Bi-Friendly UC: A Rap and Social Group for Bisexual Men and Women - A safe space where bisexual people and people questioning their sexuality can explore these issues.
Bridging the Gap Alliance is a social/political group of deaf/hard- of-hearing and hearing lesbians. Info: BGA, P.O. Box 5669, Berkeley, CA 94705.
Coastside Social Group (Pacifica-Half Moon Bay Area) for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, family & friends. Potlucks, picnics, hikes. First Sun. each month. Call Laura (415) 359-0207 or Paul (415) 726-2838.
Contra Costa West Lesbian Potluck group meets for hanging out, eating & networking.
Couples Club of SF Bay Area: Group supports positive aspects of gay & lesbian relationships by providing social & educational activities for same-sex couples. Info: Mark & Mike (415) 242-0319 or Robin & Ro (415) 731-8960.
Der Deutsche Freundschaftskrels is a German-speaking pot-luck social group. Info: Don (415) 329-1438.
Diamond-Laurel Lesbian Neighbors Information: (510) 261-9053.
Discovery Inc.: Friendship network of gay & bisexual men meet for community, laughter, support, fun and self-growth. Group holds 3 day-long weekend retreats in a wooded area, 4 times a year. Other activities held in between retreats.
Dyke Friends of SF: Diverse group of Dykes who are interested in forming lasting friendships with other women meet bimonthly in SF at a local coffeehouse to get better acquainted. Couples and singles welcome.
Dykes Out Together - We are a group of women who plan a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, skiing, poker nights, theatre nights, and biking. Activities are low key, and anyone can join. Call Shirley 722-9838.
Eastbay Dyke Separatists - Social group meets for fun, discussion, and to expand our Separatist support network. Assume no s/m, drugs, alcohol, smoking or perfume. Info/location: (510) 482-0635 or (510) 655-8792.
The Fellows of the East Bay is a gathering for East Bay Gay Men, middle age or over. We have a Pot Luck dinner on the second Sunday of each month. Call Warren at (510) 655-0437.
Forties: An informal social club for gay men in Santa Cruz County. Group holds a potluck on the 2nd Fri. of every month. For info/location call Ramon (408) 423-1155.
Fremont Men Social Group: Potlucks, dinners, hikes, etc.; in the Fremont area. For newsletter or other info write PO Box 1238, Fremont, CA 94538 or call (510) 713-2455.
GAWK (Gay Artists & Writers Kollective). Join rock musicians, singers, writers, cartoonists, comedians, video makers & others for eclectic, upbeat, fun socializing. Info: Jon Sugar (415) 731-2424 or write (with SASE) 901 Stanyan St. #14, SF 94117.
Gay Islanders (GI Joe's) is a social group for gay men in Alameda. Pot lucks are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30. Please call (510) 523-3077 for locations and information.
Generation X - Social/discussion group for gay men in their 20's and early 30's. Info: Jamie (415) 824-3196/Albert (415) 252-9097.
Generation X of Contra Costa meets for discussion groups of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people ages 21-30.
Generation XX Social/discussion group for Dykes age 23-33. Info: Karen (415) 252-1413.
GerWomon-speaking potluck is a social group in the East Bay.
Girth & Mirth Club of San Francisco. Info: 176-B Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
GLUE (Gay/Lesbian United Europe): Social-cultural group for gay/lesbian /bisexual European Union citizens & friends. Info: Nikos (415) 775-6143 or Anne (415) 435-8757.
Country Western Square Dance Team that performs at Rodeos, Conventions, and various Community events. Specializing in Learn-To-Square Dance nights in conjunction with monthly meetings and/or get-togethers. For more information: 584 Castro St., Ste 653, San Francisco, CA 94114.
Golden Gate Connection is a social group for chubby gay men and their admirers.
Golden Gate Flyers is an organization of gay, lesbian, and bisexual private and professional pilots, aviation professionals as well as aviation enthusiasts. We provide a medium whereby members can network with others both socially and professionally.
Gay & lesbian speakers of Russian are invited to Bay Area gathering. Call Anders (415) 641-8086.
H.O.O.D.I.E.S. - Gay, lesbian, bisexual youth organization targeting 25-under youngsters who are or have grown up gay in the hoods. All topics discussed. All races welcome. Get together 2x a week. Info. (415) 863-4187. Renee.
HIV-Positive Singles Social Group meets 1st Sat. evening each month for casual conversation, socializing & fun. Info: Myles (415) 337-6269.
Group meets bimonthly for social activities: potluck brunches, game nights, hikes, movies. Come schmooze, nosh & meet other Southbay Jewish women! Info: Joyce (415) 965-8416.
Lambda Youth & Family Empowerment Program (LYFE) - "Pride and Prejudice": What they don't teach you in school! Youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender questioning youth. Tuesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Lavender Seniors of the East Bay is a group for gay men and lesbians over 55. For information call (510) 247-2406 or write to P.O. Box 6044, Fremont, Ca. 94538.
From Ashby to Dwight, Sacramento to 7th Streets, or thereabouts. We get together monthly, we're fun. Denise (510) 848-1802.
Monthly gatherings for fun, good food, new friendships. Info/location: (415) 666-3075.
Lesbian/Gay Staff Empowerment and Enlightenment - bisexual, lesbian, and gay staff (and faculty) members at UC Berkeley. Social events, professional development activities, and working to institute domestic partnership benefits. P.O. BOX 9680, Berkeley, CA 94706.
Lesbians Over 50 Social Group meets 2nd & 4th Sun., 4-5 pm, at Urban Womyn's Land, 3698 18th St., SF.
Marina Gaze: A neighborhood social group. Info: (415) 775-6143 Nikos.
MAX (Men's Associated Exchange) is a nonprofit social organization for professional gay men. Meets 1st & 3rd Friday of each month for after-work cocktails at City Club, 155 Sansome St. @ Pine, San Francisco. 10th Floor.
MBLGA Men's Group - The Men's Rap Group and the Men's Social each meet weekly.
A rap/support group and social group, for lesbians, bisexual, and questioning women - weekly. Open to members and friends of the University of California community.
Melting Pot Luck/Palo Alto All ages, males, females, singles and couples welcome. Info: EJ (415) 494-6803.
Discussion group for gay, bisexual, and questioning men of all ages. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm at Men's Network, 903 Pacific Ave., Suite 207-A, Santa Cruz.
The Multicultural Bisexual Lesbian Gay Alliance - group for sexual minorities at UC Berkeley. Many rap, social, and support groups, resource and referral information, publishes a weekly newsletter, among other activities.
Napa Valley Men's Network is a social organization of gay and bisexual men over 18. Info: P.O. Box 4307, Napa, CA 94558.
Promoting women-centered culture in the North Bay. Sponsors many cultural and social activities, including first Friday gathering. Monthly newsletter. Call Cassandra Mitchell - (707) 944-8081
Negatives Being Positive is a social group of HIV-negative men sponsored by The AIDS Health Project.
The Network of Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae Associations - colleges/ universities/ academies - create Gay/Lesbian Alumni/ae Associations - to improve life on campus and beyond for gay/lesbian advanced education students/teachers. To find or help form one: NetGala P.O. BOX 15141, Washington, DC 20003.
O.A.S.I.S., Older Asian Sisters In Solidarity is a support and social group for Asians and Pacific Islander Lesbians and Bisexual women 35 years and older in the San Francisco Bay Area. Monthly meetings fourth Sunday.
A social alternative for athletic, active gay & bisexual guys. Sun. brunches, Tahoe, hiking, beaches, biking, pool, bowling, etc.
Out on the Avenues offers monthly potluck for lesbians & bi women who live in the neighbor hoods around Piedmont Av., College Av. and Grand Av. in Oakland. Children welcome.
OUTogether Contra Costa and The East Bay's Gay & Lesbian Social Group.
The Over and Under Forties is an informal social club for gay men in Santa Cruz County. We have a pot-luck usually on the second Friday of every month. Contact Ramon at (408) 423-1155.
Parlez-vous Francais? Soyez les bienvenus a nos reunions amicales qui ont lieu tous les premiers vendredis du mois. Emmenez nourriture ou boisson (potluck).
Casual open social group for women interested in s/m. Group meets 2nd & 4th Sat. of each month. Call (415) 285-7985 to get on phone tree, to get on e-mail list and message to : PervScouts@aol.com.
Piedmont Avenue Area Social Group for lesbians and bisexual women.
Positive Singles Social Group Info: Myles (415) 337-6269.
Purdue Lesbian, Bi & Gay Alumni Group Info: Purdue Lesbian, Bi & Gay Alumni Group, P.O. Box 254, Fredonia, NY 14063.
We are everywhere! March with us in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Freedom Day Parade. Shows, parties, campouts, food, laughter, love, friends. Info/newsletter: David (415) 285-6286.
Solano Lambda Men's Association offers alternative events for gay men.
Spanish Conversation Group for Dykes: (Fluent/Bilingual) Meet to converse in Spanish. Irene (415) 481-1487.
Gerwonon-speaking lesbian potluck meets monthly in the SF Bay Area. Networking, Doppelkopf & discussion. Ruf' doch mal an: Angelika (415) 242-9132 oder Silvia (415) 585-7906.
Tri-City Lesbians: Alameda Co. Beth/Laurie (510) 794-8004.
UC Berkeley Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay Speakers Bureau - Provides speakers for forums & panels discussions to combat homophobia and heterosexism with education to the heterosexual community about queer community and existence.
UC Gala (Univ. of California Gay & Lesbian Alumni Association) offers social, cultural, educational and campus-related activities. Membership open to alumni and friends of any UC campus.
Vietnam Lesbian Bisexual Group Meetings, special events, potlucks, picnics, food, fun and friends: San Francisco (415) 566-9530, East Bay (510) 676-3652, South Bay (408) 453-2139
Women Over 50 Social Group