Fundraiser: Step Up For A Cause - Pride Center Shoe Drive
The Pride Center San Antonio is hosting a fundraiser show drive, Step Up For a Cause, until 10/31.
They are collecting gently used, or new shoes:
Sneakers
Boots
Flats and sandals
High heels
Cleats
They are not accepting:
Shoes from thrift stores
Shoes with holes/tears
Ice skates, roller blades/roller skates
Wet or moldy shoes
Single or mismatched pairs
For more information about programming at Pride Center San Antonio, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
REGISTRATION: Cornhole League
Pride Sports San Antonio, a newly launch LGBTQ+ sports league, has opened registration for their Cornhole League Fall 2025.
The league will play on Wednesdays at Knockout.
Registration:
Early bird - 9/8 - 9/22
Regular - 9/23 - 10/1
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linketree.
Family Queer Game Nights
The San Marcos Queer Council hosts Family Game Nights bimonthly at the San Marcos Public Library. This event is held on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
This event is open to LGBTQIA2S+ families and their allies; children under 12 must be with a guardian.
Participants are encouraged to bring a game they would like to play.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
The Big Give Kickoff Party
Fiesta Youth is hosting The Big Give Kickoff Party Ay Qué Chula. The Big Give is a 24-hour period once a year where you can donate to nonprofits in the San Antonio area.
Fiesta Youth focuses on programming, education and peer-support for LGBTQ+ youth in the area.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
The Big Give 2025
The Big Give, now its 12th year, is a 24-hour period of fundraising for the nonprofits in the San Antonio region.
Since launching, it has raised over $50 million.
The early donation period opens up from September 10th, and The Big Give begins at 6 pm on September 17 and goes until 6 pm September 18.
For more information, visit the nonprofit of your choice’s website to donate directly to them, or search for them at The Big Give’s site.
Trans Allies Monthly Meeting
Trans Allies is a support “group for families and allies of the trans and gender expansive community.”
Their membership meetings, held on the third Wednesday of the month.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Werq The World Tour 2025
The RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025 makes its way to San Antonio.
With performances from some of your favorite Ru Girls, this should be a night of fun, laughs and great entertainment.
This is a ticketed event. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with showtime at 7:30.
For more information, visit the Majestic’s site.
Gayme Night
Down2Gayme hosts Gayme Night.
This Meetup group is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Instagram) and Meetup page.
Word on the Strip Poetry Open Mic Night
Join the San Antonio Queer Voices Collective for their monthly Word on the Strip Poetry Open Mic.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Pride San Antonio Monthly Meeting
Pride San Antonio hosts their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at Woodlawn Pointe Center.
For more information on volunteering with the organization, visit their website.
Get in the Lab
Black, Queer and Here hosts Get in the Lab every first, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at Formed Communities.
This is advertised as a “communal space where ballroom participants old and new come to hone their skills.”
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Instagram).
Count on Kindness San Antonio!
The Kind Clinic is hosting Count On Kindness San Antonio!, kicking off The Big Give, hosted by Gina Anthony Crawford.
There will also be a screening of Death Becomes Her, followed by drag performances, kicking off “spooky season.”
For more information about The Kind Clinic, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Rainbow Seniors
Rainbow Seniors meets weekly on Thursdays at Woodlawn Pointe for a programming dedicated to LGBTQIA+ individuals 60 and older.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Orgullo & Voces LULAC Meeting
Orgullo and Voces LULAC councils will host their monthly meeting at 7 PM.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Leather & Gear Social
The San Antonio Leathermen will host a leather and gear social at Artisan Distillery beginning at 7 PM.
For more information about the event, including how to join, visit their social media (Instagram).
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
PFLAG San Antonio
PFLAG San Antonio meets twice a month, on the first Thursday of the month at Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center (7 - 9 PM).
Their second meeting is on the third Thursday of the month, held at University Presbyterian.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Stepping On Stigma: The Red Party
The BEAT AIDS presents Stepping On Stigma: The Red Party, the 36th annual BEAT AIDS Gala, with guest speakers Katrina Webber, Sheriff Salazar and Commissioner Calvert.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Proceeds raised go to funding HIV/AIDS services in the area.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Fetish Friday
Purgatory is hosting Fetish Friday on the second and last Fridays of the month. You’re encouraged to wear fetish gear.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Leashes, Leather and Bears. Oh, My!
Purgatory is hosting Leashes, Leather, and Bears. Oh, My!, with cash prizes for the best gear contest.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Gayme Night
Down2Gayme hosts Gayme Night.
This Meetup group is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Instagram) and Meetup page.
PFLAG San Antonio
PFLAG San Antonio meets twice a month, on the first Thursday of the month at Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center (7 - 9 PM).
Their second meeting is on the third Thursday of the month, held at University Presbyterian.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Black, Queer & Here
Black, Queer & Here is a 18+ support group that hosts social gatherings for the Black LGBTQIA+ community. Approval for membership is required.
For more information about their events, visit their social media (Instagram).
Women in Transition
Women in Transition is an online and in-person support group that meets on the second Thursday of the month.
This group is “for trans women and non-binary folks facilitated by folks with lived experience.”
For more information about programming at Pride Center San Antonio, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Fetish Friday
Purgatory is hosting Fetish Friday on the second and last Fridays of the month. You’re encouraged to wear fetish gear.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Gayme Night
Down2Gayme hosts Gayme Night.
This Meetup group is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Instagram) and Meetup page.
Leather & Gear Social
The San Antonio Leathermen will host a leather and gear social at Artisan Distillery beginning at 7 PM.
For more information about the event, including how to join, visit their social media (Instagram).
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Fetish Friday
Purgatory is hosting Fetish Friday on the second and last Fridays of the month. You’re encouraged to wear fetish gear.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Leashes, Leather and Bears. Oh, My!
Purgatory is hosting Leashes, Leather, and Bears. Oh, My!, with cash prizes for the best gear contest.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Black, Queer & Here
Black, Queer & Here is a 18+ support group that hosts social gatherings for the Black LGBTQIA+ community. Approval for membership is required.
For more information about their events, visit their social media (Instagram).
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
PFLAG San Antonio
PFLAG San Antonio meets twice a month, on the first Thursday of the month at Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center (7 - 9 PM).
Their second meeting is on the third Thursday of the month, held at University Presbyterian.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Women in Transition
Women in Transition is an online and in-person support group that meets on the second Thursday of the month.
This group is “for trans women and non-binary folks facilitated by folks with lived experience.”
For more information about programming at Pride Center San Antonio, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio, a nonprofit organization open to all living with and affected by HIV, meets weekly at Woodlawn Pointe on Thursdays.
This group offers a space for support, hosts game nights and organizes other events throughout the year.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
Drag Me To Fame
Bonham Exchange hosts Drag Me To Fame in the Ballroom, with monthly special guests presented with Rey Lopez Entertainment.
Free for 21+ in the video bar.
For more information and updates to their special guests, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Fetish Friday
Purgatory is hosting Fetish Friday on the second and last Fridays of the month. You’re encouraged to wear fetish gear.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Flexx Friday
Flexx Friday, featuring the legendary Hot Chest Contest with Alayna Marquez is one of Bonham Exchange’s premiere events of the week.
With three levels of dance floor, it’s free for 21+ with a password (find it on their social media day of).
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or site.
Drag Talent Show
AD Productions presents a Drag Talent Show at Artisan Craft Bar.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Riverside Pride Social
Join Riverside Pride for their monthly social.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
PFLAG Boerne
PFLAG Boerne meets at the Patrick Heath Public Library on the third Tuesday of the month.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook).
Queer Crafternoon
The San Antonio Public Library hosts Queer Crafternoon throughout the year at several of their branches.
This event is for the LGBTQ+ community to craft, knit and socialize.
For more information about the event, visit their website.
Stitch & Bitch Night
Join the Sapphics of San Antonio for their weekly Stitch & Bitch at Retro Sips & Brews.
Those who enjoy knitting and crochet are welcome to the event.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Instagram).
Mayhem in the Garden
Join Elsewhere Garden for Mayhem in the Garden, an evening of Lady Gaga-inspired performances.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
LGBTQ+ Recovery Support
Rainbows for Recovery will host a meeting at Comfort Cafe.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook).
Queer Crafternoon
The San Antonio Public Library hosts Queer Crafternoon throughout the year at several of their branches.
This event is for the LGBTQ+ community to craft, knit and socialize.
For more information about the event, visit their website.
Rise Above Religious Trauma
Rise Above Religious Trauma hosts weekly virtual meetings (on Wednesdays) and meets in person on the third Monday of the month (at Pride Center San Antonio).
This group focuses on creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with religious trauma and discrimination.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
Monday Night Football
Knockout presents Monday Night Football.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook).
You Better Walk: Queer Walking Club
Jasper St. James presents You Better Walk: Queer Walking Club.
The group walks various locations throughout San Antonio.
For more information, and updates on the walking club’s calendar and locations, visit their social media (Instagram).
Queer Connect
Join the Pride Center San Antonio for their Queer Connect meeting, a support group for those 18+. For the month of September 2025, the Pride Center has partnered with the You Better Walk: Queer Walking Club. They will host their meetings at the locations You Better Walk selects.
Meetings will be held every Monday.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or Linktree.
The Flame Games
Heat Nightclub presents The Flame Games, a Sunday drag talent show on The Strip, with prizes up for grabs.
Winners will be based on judge’s scores and audience response.
There is no cover for those 21+, and showtime begins at 11 pm.
For more information about the event, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch
Knockout hosts Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, with performances by a rotating cast of drag performers.
Doors open at noon, with performances begin at 2 pm. This is a no cover brunch, and no reservations are needed, but available.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.
The Show
Paramour at the Phipps hosts The Show Drag Brunch every Sunday. Tickets are required for this event, and it’s best to go early.
Their shows have a rotating cast of drag performers, with themes changing weekly. Located downtown on the Museum Reach of the River Walk, it’s a popular stop.
For more information about their events, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram).
The Write Spot: Brunch y Poesía
The Write Spot San Antonio is hosting Brunch y Poesía at Retro Sip & Brew.
Doors open at 11:30 am. There will be a writing session beginning at noon, with open mic at 1 pm.
There will also be all-you-can-eat waffles for $10.
For more information, visit their social media (Instagram).
Pastries & Fellowship & Sunday Worship
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio hosts LGBTQIA+ affirming fellowship on Sundays after their Pastries & Fellowship where you can connect with others.
Those who cannot make it but would still like to participate from home can do so through their livestreams.
For more information, visit their social media (Facebook and Instagram) or website.