San Mateo County Pride Center

Conversation and Community
2026-02-15 07:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for these designated drop in times. We want to be your safe space during these uneasy times. Join us to have a little escape or just be with community. Snacks, table games, cards, crafts, video games, and activities will be available, but mostly we want to hold space for YOU!
All are welcome for this free event! Snacks will be provided. The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. No registration link.
For accessibility information about the SMCPC, visit this link – https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
Flyer: Click here

(ON HOLD) Monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop
2026-02-15 07:30
*As of July 2025 UPDATE: If you need legal name and gender change support please email info@sanmateopride.org. This workshop is currently on hold from its current monthly format.

Join us for our monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop!
We will guide you through each step and help you prepare the necessary paperwork to legally change your name and gender markers. Please note that we are not attorneys; however, we do consult with legal experts as needed. This is a completely FREE workshop in English and all appointments are currently over Zoom. If you are unable to use Zoom or have other language and/or accessibility needs, let us know.
Workshops are separated into two parts, on different days.

Part 1: We’ll provide an overview of the process and cover the important first step of filing for your court order. In this session we’ll answer your questions, prepare your court paperwork together, and walk you through how to file.

Part 2: In this second session, we’ll review steps to take after receiving your approved court order; how to update your name/gender markers on your IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security, Passports, and more.
*If the times above don’t work for your schedule, please let us know. We can arrange for individual appointments or consultations if needed.
In the meantime, please answer the below questions to help us learn how we can best support you through this process. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact us below or check out our collection of name/gender change resources here: https://bit.ly/name-and-gender-change-guide.
To RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/name-and-gender-change-rsvp
Please contact info@sanmateopride.org for more information or if you have any questions.

Outlet and San Mateo County Pride Center - Summer Drop Ins
2026-02-15 07:30
Location: San Mateo County Pride Center (1021 El Camino Real, San Mateo CA 94402)
For accessibility information about the Pride Center, please visit their FAQ webpage.
Dates: Wednesdays* from 2-5pm
Starting Wednesday June 18th through Wednesday August 27th!
*With the exception of Wednesday July 2nd due to the Fourth of July Holiday.
(Overview) Summer Drop Ins Schedule:

June 18th: Design a Tote Bag
June 25th: Design a Song/Playlist Cover + PRIDE Queeraoke (from 5-8pm)
July 2nd: Cancelled due to the Fourth of July Holiday.
July 9th: Journal Making
July 16th: Button Making
July 23rd: Video/Board Games
July 30th: Cyanotype
August 6th: Bracelet and Lanyard Making
August 13th: Mend with Me Workshop
August 20th: Paint & Snack
August 27th: Summer Memories Collaging

**On a temporary haitus** QTBIPOC Group (14-25)
2026-02-15 07:30
QTBIPOC Group (14-25)

The QTBIPOC Group is a peer support group for Queer, Trans*, Black, Indigenous, People of Color ages 14-25. This group is a safe community space dedicated to exploring, supporting, and educating ourselves and others on the intersectionality of being LGBTQ+ and of Color. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm on Zoom.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.

Polyamory Peer Power (18+)
2026-02-15 07:30
The Polyamory Peer Power group is drop-in, peer led social and discussion group for polyamorous / open / RA / poly-friendly / poly-curious / etc. folks (18+). Folks 50+ strongly encouraged to attend.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 PM.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/smcpc-polyampower
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link and information about joining the meeting. Each computer/device will need their own registration. It’s ok to have more than one person on a single screen/Zoom account. Keep your link! You can use it for future months. (If you are asked for a code, it’s “poly” — not capitalized, no quote marks, no punctuation!)
Accessibility information: this group meets in English on Zoom and closed captioning is available.
Questions? Contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234

Monday LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
2026-02-15 07:30
A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-18. this group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and build community. This group is English speaking.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s Intake Form by visiting: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm
Location: This group meets in-person every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm in Redwood City at Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd # 200, Redwood City, CA 94061).
Click here for the flyer
Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107

Trans* Group (18+)
2026-02-15 07:30
A free, peer-led social group for Trans* folks 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as Trans* or are exploring their gender.
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 PM, both ONLINE and ON-SITE at the Pride Center.
This group is currently meeting virtually and pre-registration is required. Please register using this link: tinyurl.com/smcpc-transgroup1.

Trans* Peer Support Group (18+)
2026-02-15 07:30
The Trans Peer Support Group is a free, safe space open to all Trans*/GNC/Non-binary community members to share experiences and build connections. This free, drop-in, peer-led support group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, both virtually ONLINE and ON-SITE at the Pride Center.
It is open to all trans folks ages 18+. * As a gentle reminder, we have clinical support available to community members who feel like they would benefit from more support than this social group has available. We will work with you to ensure that these services are accessible.
**Please note: these dates are subject to change, please see our Instagram page (@sanmateopride) for info about date changes Please Contact Ishani Dugar (xe/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org with any questions.
If you need to re-register, you can do so at this link: tinyurl.com/smcpc-transgroup1
*Please note, you only have to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same.

Trans Group (ages 14-25)
2026-02-15 07:30
A peer support group for Trans* folks ages 14-25 who identify as part of the transgender community or who want to explore their gender identity. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and built positive relationship in a welcoming environment and will include specific trans femme/trans/masc breakout spaces. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.
A peer support group for Trans* folks ages 14-25 who identify as part of the transgender community or who want to explore their gender identity. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and built positive relationship in a welcoming environment and will include specific trans femme/trans/masc breakout spaces. This group is English speaking.

Polyamory Peer Power (18+)
2026-02-15 07:30
Hey folks! It’s almost time for the Polyamory Peer Power meeting with the San Mateo County Pride Center! This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks (18+) in San Mateo County (and beyond)
How do you keep the relationship fresh when you’re so far away? What are the challenges in making long distance work? Join us this month as we discover ideas to help with successful long distance relationships. Bring your ideas, strategies, challenges and together we will discuss how loving at a distance can work.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/smcpc-polyampower
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link and information about joining the meeting. Each computer/device will need their own registration. It’s ok to have more than one person on a single screen/Zoom account. Keep your link! You can use it for future months. (If you are asked for a code, it’s “poly” — not capitalized, no quote marks, no punctuation!)
Accessibility information: this group meets in English on Zoom and closed captioning is available.
Questions? Contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234
MORE INFO:
This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks in San Mateo County (and beyond).
Come share your experiences and ideas with others, and learn from them in return. Get to know other poly/open/etc people in San Mateo County (and beyond)!
The San Mateo County Pride Center is open to all, including LGBTQ, polyamorous, monogamous, monogamish, open, RA, poly-friendly, queer allies, as well as people from any background, race, gender or sexual identification, religion, political affiliation, and length of hair (or lack thereof!). If you are interested and respectful of diversity, we’re happy to have you join us!
In order to support the Center, we are now asking for an optional & voluntary donation of $10-$15, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Thanks for helping us to keep the Center open and accessible to as many as possible!
While we are still online-only, you may make donations via the main Pride Center Website: https://sanmateopride.org/donations/
It would be great if you could add a note indicating that you are donating as part of attending the Polyamory Peer Power group. Thanks!

LGBTQ+ Book Club
2026-02-15 07:30
The San Mateo County Pride Center co-host the LGBTQ+ Book Club in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.
A free monthly book club with a focus on LGBTQ+ texts. Join us for great book discussions with community, and to cast your vote for future books! Books may be purchased or borrowed from your local library. This is an English-speaking group.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM on Zoom.
Please use this link to register: tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclub

Please use this link to access the books that we’re reading.

Monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop
2026-02-15 07:30
Join us for our monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop!
We will guide you through each step and help you prepare the necessary paperwork to legally change your name and gender markers. Please note that we are not attorneys; however, we do consult with legal experts as needed. This is a completely FREE workshop in English and all appointments are currently over Zoom. If you are unable to use Zoom or have other language and/or accessibility needs, let us know.
Workshops are separated into two parts, on different days.

Part 1: We’ll provide an overview of the process and cover the important first step of filing for your court order. In this session we’ll answer your questions, prepare your court paperwork together, and walk you through how to file. Part 1 Workshops are held the 2nd Wednesdays of the month from 6-7:30pm.

Part 2: In this second session, we’ll review steps to take after receiving your approved court order; how to update your name/gender markers on your IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security, Passports, and more. Part 2 Workshops are held the 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6-7:30pm. *subject to change in the new year
Upcoming Dates:
Part 1: (2nd Wednesday of every month, from 6-7:30pm)

May 14
June 11

Part 2: (4th Wednesday of every other month from 6-7:30pm)

April 23

June 25

*If the times above don’t work for your schedule, please let us know. We can arrange for individual appointments or consultations if needed.
In the meantime, please answer the below questions to help us learn how we can best support you through this process. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact us below or check out our collection of name/gender change resources here: https://bit.ly/name-and-gender-change-guide.
To RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/name-and-gender-change-rsvp
Please contact info@sanmateopride.org for more information or if you have any questions.

Queeraoke at the San Mateo County Pride Center
2026-02-15 07:30
Can you think of a better way to show your Pride than getting together with your besties and singing along to your favorite songs? Whether you’re a karaoke regular, someone who is curious about karaoke, or someone who’d like to try singing a new song, this is a space for you!
Glitter, sequins and feathers oh my! What’s pride without a little dazzle? We’re hosting Pride Queeraoke and want to see you in your best Pride outfits. Now more than ever, let’s party together!
This is a sober, all ages event. All are welcome! Snacks will be provided!
See you on Wednesday, June 25th from 5-8 PM at the San Mateo County Pride Center (1021 S. El Camino Real at 11th and El Camino)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCJuneQueeraoke2025
Accessibility information about the Pride Center:

The Pride Center is now “mask friendly.” While masks are no longer required, we will continue to provide masks for those who wish to wear them.
We have a parking lot with a LIMITED amount of spaces. Please consider carpooling. The parking lot is located by our entrance on 11th between Palm St. and El Camino. In case the lot fills up, there is plenty of street parking.
There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance located at the parking lot entrance.
The center is one block north of the ECR & 12th Avenue stop for Samtrans 397 and ECR.
The center has two gender neutral restrooms. Both are single stall, are large, and have railings.
This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space. We strive to be scent/fragrance-aware.
The Pride Center is a weapon and substance free Sober space.

Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133

Gay Men's Group (18+)
2026-02-15 07:30
Are you tired of living in a text and dating app focused world? Are you looking for a place to virtually connect with Gay Men and build Community and Friendship? Meet with Jeff on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss relationships, current events, culture, and more. There are a wide range of ages and stories in our Gay Men’s Group.
Be a part of the conversation!
This group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM on Zoom.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/smcpc-gaymensgroup
Please contact Ishani Dugar, they/xe at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-465-2407 for additional information or questions regarding the group.
We are currently looking for a volunteer co-facilitators for the Gay Men’s Group! If you are interested, please reach out to Ishani Dugar at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org.

FriGay Flicks: Bottoms (Rated R)
2026-02-15 07:30
FILM: Bottoms (Rated R)

Join us at the Pride Center while we celebrate Pride Month and watch Bottoms (2023)!
This event is free and open to the public. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 and the movie will start at 6 pm.
About the Film:
In this refreshingly unique comedy directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby), two girls, PJ (Rachel Sennott, Saturday Night) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri, TV’s The Bear), start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. And their bizarre plan works! The fight club gains traction, and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defense. But PJ and Josie find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.
To watch a trailer, follow this link: https://youtu.be/vH5NAahf76s?si=KKzvABvXhyY6mhKO
This film is Rated R.
Content warnings include:

Moderate violence
Severe profanity
Crude sexual content

The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. For accessibility and parking information, please use this link: https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Closed Captioning will be utilized for this film.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FriGayJune2025
Accessibility information about the Pride Center:

The Pride Center is now mask friendly. While masks are no longer required, we will continue to provide masks for those who wish to wear them.
We have a parking lot with a LIMITED amount of spaces. Please consider carpooling. The parking lot is located by our entrance on 11th between Palm St. and El Camino. In case the lot fills up, there is plenty of street parking.
There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance located at the parking lot entrance.
The center is one block north of the ECR & 12th Avenue stop for Samtrans 397 and ECR.
The center has two gender neutral restrooms. Both are single stall, are large and have railings.
This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space. We strive to be scent/fragrance-aware.
The Pride Center is a weapon and substance free Sober space.

Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133

LGBTQ+ Parent Peer Support Group
2026-02-15 07:30
This group is a free group open to all LGBTQ+ folks age 18+ who are parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old as a place to support each other, share parenting wisdom, and build community. This group is for parents who identify as LGBTQ+. If you are a parent of a child who identifies as LGBTQ+, please visit PFLAG for additional resources and more. For information about SMC’s local PFLAG chapter, click this link.
This group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30pm
If you know a parent who identifies as LGBTQ+ who might be interested in attending, please invite them to join! Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/smcpc-parentsgroup
