The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity The Center seeks to provide safe supportive spaces and service to Kern County's 2SLGBTQIA+ community! For inquiries please email [email protected]

The Center is an easy access hub providing safe, supportive spaces and services to Kern County’s LGBTQ+ community and allies. We welcome persons of all identities and strive toward a goal of creating a feeling of belonging for all persons while serving as a bridge connecting to the greater community in Kern County. The Center is a 501C3, non-profit organization. OUR FACEBOOK POSTING POLICY: The Ce

nter of Bakersfield maintains Facebook groups and a page to promote activities at the Center, and to create an online safe space for all LGBTQ+ persons and their allies to communicate and support one another. The Board of the Center has set a policy to delete posts that do not fill this purpose and will take the added step of blocking persons who repeatedly violate this guideline. We insist that these pages remain safe spaces for all in our community.

Our office is closed (Friday 6/19) for the federal holiday. We look forward to connecting with you when we are back in-o...
06/19/2026

Our office is closed (Friday 6/19) for the federal holiday. We look forward to connecting with you when we are back in-office on Monday 6/22. The Center (707 18th St) will be open from 5-8pm today for the Blastbones Arts Event: Wrath. We’re excited to see you there!

We're almost 1 week away from Pride Against The Machine! We hope you'll join us for an evening of joy and rage, hosted b...
06/19/2026

We're almost 1 week away from Pride Against The Machine! We hope you'll join us for an evening of joy and rage, hosted by our legendary Youth & Y.A Council volunteers. This event centers around q***r & 2slgbtqia+ self expression- particularly around rage, joy, and change. In times of growing struggle its important to not let it stain your identity! Express your rage, embrace the joys, and appreciate how you have changed as we push for more. 🔥

There will be various arts and crafts activities, including community art projects and an open mic, to give folks an opportunity for more self expression! 💖🎨

Saturday, June 27th from 4-8pm at The Center! All are welcome. We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈

Art by Y.A. Council Member 😍

Join us in the continuation of the Femininity Social and Support Group from 6-7:30pm on select Mondays in June with a co...
06/18/2026

Join us in the continuation of the Femininity Social and Support Group from 6-7:30pm on select Mondays in June with a concluding social on Monday June 22nd! This social and support group is for ALL expressions and connection to femininity- women, femme aligned folks- Trans and Nonbinary identities are welcome! We are looking to build a multicultural and diverse social and support group centered around Femininity. Join us on these days to build community and participate! Each session is built around discussion around selected topics, followed by a shared activity or craft. Participation is never mandatory in our spaces.

Join us Tuesday June 23rd from 6-7:30pm for a financial skills workshop! Understanding and Building Credit will be an ov...
06/16/2026

Join us Tuesday June 23rd from 6-7:30pm for a financial skills workshop! Understanding and Building Credit will be an overview of useful tools to help improve your score and set you up for successful financial outcomes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join Kern Public Health and other community organizations at The Center (707 18th St) from 10am-1pm on Wednesday June 24...
06/14/2026

Join Kern Public Health and other community organizations at The Center (707 18th St) from 10am-1pm on Wednesday June 24th for HIV testing services, resources, and education related to sexual health and harm reduction! We hope to see you there!

Don't miss our annual Chosen Family Picnic! This is a family friendly event open to all ages. We will offer BBQ lunch wh...
06/12/2026

Don't miss our annual Chosen Family Picnic! This is a family friendly event open to all ages. We will offer BBQ lunch while supplies last, and folks are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches as well. Bring your family or come solo and build community with us! and join us for indoor and outdoor activities, food, and games in a kid-friendly LGBTQIA+ affirming space. 🌈🦋🪩🧺

06/12/2026

Meet the queens of CENTERSTAGE, the Center’s drag party fundraiser! ✨🌈🏳️‍⚧️

All the way from the Philippines, introducing the anime goddess of Bakersfield….. Heart D. Vermillion! 🎮🎨👾🇵🇭🤩

Heart D. Vermillion (Anime Goddess)

Get your tickets today! Link in our bio (or visit linktr.ee/thecenterbak) to snag them before they sell out 🌈 all proceeds support The Center!

We’re 2 days away from CenterStage, what are we wearing?? The vibe is Y2K - show us your best fit inspired by 90s and ea...
06/11/2026

We’re 2 days away from CenterStage, what are we wearing?? The vibe is Y2K - show us your best fit inspired by 90s and early 2000s fashion! 💿💖 Metallics, denim, neon, and everything Y2K! We’ve created this style moodboard for you to help inspire your outfit for this event, but we welcome you to join us in whatever makes you feel most comfortable and confident. 🕺🪩💃

Head to our link in our instagram bio, or visit linktr.ee/thecenterbak to get tickets to this iconic event. ✨🌟✨ We are raising funds to help continue the important work we do in Kern County, show us some love and show up and out for this drag benefit fundraiser! 💸🏳️‍🌈💸

The time has come….. to put the FUN in FUNDRAISING!!! CENTERSTAGE: A drag benefit show for the Center Join us for our P...
06/10/2026

The time has come….. to put the FUN in FUNDRAISING!!!

CENTERSTAGE: A drag benefit show for the Center

Join us for our Pride FUNdraiser on June 13th at the Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity as we kick off Pride Summer the best way we know how, WITH A PARTY!!

In collaboration with the Eligon, our Pride party fundraiser is hosted by the Center’s very own board member Alexander the Queen featuring a lineup of superstars including:
Rae Oblivion
Heart D. Vermillion
Madame Alexandra Thee Doll
Luny
Phoebe D’Monroe

with DJ Shoyer on the beats all night long!

Best of all? 100% of proceeds go directly to benefit The Center to support our incredible community!

Get ready for games, giveaways, non-stop entertainment, wig snatching and so much more as we celebrate the Center and raise money for our community!

GA & VIP ticket options!

We host a monthly virtual support group for teens to talk about stress, build community, and get support in a non-judgme...
06/10/2026

We host a monthly virtual support group for teens to talk about stress, build community, and get support in a non-judgmental space. Join us Wednesday June 17th from 6-7:30pm on Zoom. Participation is always optional, and folks are welcome to attend just one session- or both. Sign up at the link in our instagram bio- or visit linktr.ee/thecenterbak. Contact [email protected] with any questions!

Address

707 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 2pm - 4pm
Sunday 5pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+16614045209

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