The Transgender District

08/24/2026

Reparations is a Riot is the summer night you cannot miss. Join us for the second year, the legendary all-Black drag spectacular Reparations joins forces with the Transgender District AND SF Black Pride to throw a RIOT! party like no other. 🦋🌴🥥

See you there: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-is-a-riot-2026-tickets-1994585620283?keep_tld=true

08/21/2026

Reparations is a Riot is the summer night you cannot miss. Join us for the second year, the legendary all-Black drag spectacular Reparations joins forces with the Transgender District AND SF Black Pride to throw a RIOT! party like no other. 🦋🌴🥥

Hosted by drag queen of the year NICKI J**Z Featuring:

Sapphira Cristal Sapphira Cristál
Nicki J**z ˚✧𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢 𝐉𝐢𝐳𝐳✧˚
Major Hammy Saharla V•Major Hammy
Hera Wynn Hera Wynn🏳️‍⚧️
Bettyie Jayne Hella Pretty
Aurris Garcon aurris&lilith
Princess Bouton ✨Zubriri✨

Pole Performances by
Q***r Fem Parties

DJ DEL Del

NO racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, xenophobia, ableism, or other forms of bigotry.
NO karens, NO cops & NO kids

08/19/2026

The opera is calling, and it is best to pick up!

This year’s theme, REVOLUTION IS JUST THE BEGINNING, is in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots—a pivotal moment in transgender history that helped shape San Francisco and movements for liberation around the world. Expansive 2026 features incredible artists Sapphira Cristál (), Katherine Goforth () and Nina Jones (.e.jones), with host Afrika America () and pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi.⁠

August 27 - 7:30pm⁠ (1.5hrs with no intermission)
A.C.T. Strand Theater⁠
⁠Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gdiUi5T7

08/18/2026

We are deeply grateful to the sponsors and supporters who made our August 2026 Transgender History Month programs possible.

Thank you: Transgender Law Center, SF AIDS Foundation, Tenderloin Community Benefit District, Fresh Meat Productions, Esperanza Macias, Deciem, Masto Foundation, LGBT Asylum Project, Solidaire, BridgeHive, AON, SF Warriors, SF Giants, The A.C.T. Conservatory Theater, Fresh Meat Productions, Brenda Walker, and the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library and Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation; your investment, partnership, and support in our community helps us honor the 60th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots and uplift trans joy, art, and liberation.

Transgenderdistrictsf.com/events

https://www.instagram.com/transgenderdistrict/?hl=en

08/18/2026

Get ready to turn UP for Transgender History Month with the most legendary party of the year! ✨

08/17/2026

The global Voices With Impact 2026/27 grant program is now open for short film proposals (up to 5 minutes) exploring the theme of "Sanctuary".

💰 What’s in it for filmmakers:
Ten $7,500 USD production grants.

Dedicated mentorship from film industry and mental health experts.

Global distribution & World Premiere at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver (June 2027).

📍 Submission Deadline: September 14, 2026

🔗 https://artopeningminds.org/voices-with-impact/production-grant

08/13/2026

Join LYRIC's mission to support LGBTQQ+ youth in San Francisco.

LYRIC has been building community and inspiring positive social change for LGBTQQ+ youth, their families, and allies since 1988 — and we're growing our team. Check out these open roles:

📋 **HR Coordinator** — Support onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, and HR systems while gaining broad HR experience in a mission-driven nonprofit.

🏫 **School-Based Program Coordinator** — Facilitate Q-Groups within SFUSD middle and high schools, developing curriculum and leading q***r/trans-centered educational programming.

🤝 **Youth Advocate** — Play a critical role in program planning, implementation, and evaluation while providing direct support to LGBTQQ+ youth.

🏠 **Housing Navigator** — Help connect youth with stable housing options and navigate the housing access process.

If you're passionate about equity, youth development, and creating a world where LGBTQQ+ youth are embraced for who they are, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Explore all openings and apply:

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

08/12/2026

Reparations is a RIOT! is in two weeks...have you bought your tickets? ˚✧𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢 𝐉𝐢𝐳𝐳✧˚ has a surprises in store!

Last year RedBone and Hella Pretty gagged us with their iconic burlesque performances...don't get FOMO, pay your reparations and reserve your ticket ✨👑

link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reparations-is-a-riot-2027-tickets-1994585620283

08/12/2026

Celebrating Transgender History Month at City Hall & Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots🏳️‍⚧️✨

Thank you to Jupiter Peraza Jupiter Peraza for leading the planning of this event, Honey Mahogany Honey Mahogany for an inspiring speech, Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer Megan Rohrer for telling our stories, Cecelia Chung Cecilia C Chung for your devotion to our community within the city and Trans March. Finally, thank you to the Tenderloin Museum Tenderloin Museum Katie Conry & Mark Nassar, and the talented Donna Personna & Wendy Foxx for bringing the iconic Compton’s Cafeteria Riot energy to City Hall with a beautiful performance of Vicki’s monologue.

Our history runs deep.

August is packed with opportunities to honor our history, joy, resilience, and community. We welcome to join us!

Here's what's happening:

August 18th Name and Gender Change Clinic w/ SF Public Library San Francisco Public Library
3pm-6pm
Computer Learning Center (5th Floor)
Main Library, 100 Larkin St.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmnM8tcTx4vtxi-OmOM-27-tVdr3H2GPQnYgvSZSWat7TTOA/viewform?usp=header

Aug 27 – Expansive Showcase
Feat. Sapphira Cristál Sapphira Cristál , Katherine Goforth, Nina Jones, host Afrika America Afrika America , and pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi.
7:30pm at A.C.T. Strand Theater (1127 Market St). 75 min, no intermission.
Theme: REVOLUTION IS JUST THE BEGINNING — our 5th collab with Opera Parallele Opera Parallèle
Tickets / more info

Aug 28 – Reparations is a RIOT!
Hosted by Nicki J**z ˚✧𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢 𝐉𝐢𝐳𝐳✧˚ . All-Black drag, DJs, aerial, and pure q***r trans joy.
8pm–12am at Trellis Events Trellis Coworking & Events (891 Mission St).
Second annual party with the Transgender District — celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 1966 uprising.
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See you there!!