Our Vision
To provide each other with an extended family that will support and embrace our quest for self-discovery, love, and social acceptance.
Our Mission
To provide a fun and safe environment for queer Asians and Pacific Islanders in the South Bay to come out and be comfortable with their sexual identity and ethnicity, as well as be vital and visible to the greater community.
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Upcoming Rap Sessions
Relationship with Parents
MAY14 2013
- Time: 7PM-8:30PM
- Location: Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
- Facilitator: Brandon E.
It was Mother's Day the past weekend. So I thought why not talk about relationship with parents. Are you out to your parents? How was their reaction? Or are you still in the closet about your sexual orientation? What are your concerns about coming out?
There's also a saying that the day you come out of the closet, your parents go into the closet. What are your views?
Join us this rap session for a discussion of sexual orientation and relationships with parents.
(After our rap session, we'll head out to a local dive for dinner together as a group.)
Due to the sensitive topics and subjects we discuss at our rap sessions which often times are only applicable to Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs), we appreciate the understanding of our non-API friends and allies to join us at all other sbQA events. SBQA raps are a safe and empowering space for Queer APIs
Upcoming Events
"After Dark": at New Exploratorium
WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 2013
TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
WHERE: Peir 15 (near Broadway Street and Embarcadero in San Francisco) www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location-directions
TICKET*: $15 General -- www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/after-dark (* Please buy your own, we are NOT Pre-purchasing) "After Dark" at the Exploratorium evenings are ages 18+.
RSVP: Not necessary. It would be nice to let Randall know in advance so he can look for you
CONTACT: Randall, altoidsz @ gmail. com
A small group of sbQA membersand friends are attending "After Dark" at the Exploratorium,Thursday, May 2, and we invite you.
We do understand that travelingfrom the South Bay, on a Thursday evening has challenges, so we're making thismore of an informal event. If there isinterest we will repeat later this Summer. For those that do not know theExploratorium is a hands on science Museum, that allows you to be a child onceagain. Exploratorium has recently movedto a new location Peir 15 (near Broadway Street and Embarcadero in SanFrancisco) www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location-directions
Randall will arrive at theExploratorium around 5:30 PM. And you may look for Randall. Other just enter the Exploratorium andconnect with the Group.
It is highly suggested, thatyou pre purchase tickets, with this being the first "After Dark" atthe Exploratorium, is unknown what the ticket demand will be. So once again, we suggest that you prepurchase tickets.
Experience life After Dark, anevening series exclusively for adults that mixes cocktails, conversation, and playful, innovative science and art events.
Not a theater, cabaret, orgallery, After Dark contains aspects of all three. Each evening showcases a different topic - from music to sex to electricity - but all include a cash bar and film screenings, plus an opportunity to play with our hundreds of hands-on exhibits. Join us and mingle with inventive scientists, artists, musicians, programmers, and designers. Enjoy live performances, provocative films, interesting music, cutting-edge technology, unexpected extravaganzas, and more, depending on each evening's lineup. Leave the kids at home and meet friends or take a date. Where else can you find an intellectually stimulating playground for adults?
"After Dark" at the Exploratorium evenings areages 18 and up.
Being gay, lesbian, transgender or bisexual can be a challenging experience for many of us. It becomes even more complicated when you involve mom and dad, family and being Asian. Many questions arise. Who should I date? How do I play it safe when it comes to sex? Where have all the cowboys gone? How do I meet Mr./Ms. Right? How do I tell my family about me? Where do I meet men or women?
So let's talk! At our rap sessions, we meet in a group to talk about various different topics. SBQA presents a variety of interesting topics, including "coming out," relationships, discrimination, and safe-sex. Members can also bring up personal issues to the group and receive feedback and advice. And we do it in a safe, relaxing, friendly environment. Everything is kept confidential, so don't worry!
Our rap sessions are open to all Asian and Pacific Islander gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual or questioning men and women. We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Billy DeFrank Center in San Jose, CA. Join us for dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant.