Our Mission
To be a leading social and support group that provides queer Asians and Pacific Islanders in the South Bay with a safe and fun place to come out and be comfortable with their sexual identity and ethnicity.
Upcoming Rap Sessions
Summer Pride Festivals and Gay Days at Amusement Parks
JUNE 23 2009 |
- Time: 7PM-8:30PM
- Location: Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, SJ
- Facilitator: Jerry W.
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Did you know the official First Day of Summer is today? That's right, summer solstice is today, June 20th.
And we all know, in summer, we have lots of pride festival celebrations. Are you having a great June Pride month
and have been enjoying different Gay Pride celebrations across the country?
(Perhaps you are making big plans in joining sbQA in the upcoming SF Pride Parade?)
For our next rap session, let's relax, kick back, and share our pride festival experiences.
Have you been to various festivals across the country? Have you been wishing to goto certain festivals?
Do our Asian heritage background influence the way we perceive, choose to go to, or celebrate pride festivals?
Have you been to the new ones in Asia--Taiwan and Hong Kong? What are your favorites?
As long as we are talking about festive gay gatherings, let's also share our experiences with Gay Day at Amusement Parks.
Our local Gay Day at Great America was very fun last month. I hear the Gay Day (or gay week...?) at Disney World was just here. Anybody went?
Come and join us for a candid discussion and share your thoughts.
(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
Nightlife @ California Academy of Sciences
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Where: California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Website: www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife
Cost: $10 (Regular admission $25) www.calacademy.org/event_tickets/index.php
(choose Thursday, July 2)
What to bring: Bring own dinner and/or snacks
RSVP/Questions:Not necessary.
Contact: Randall, altoidsz@gmail. com or day of event 415-692-1195
Meeting location, approximately 7pm
Inside California Academy of Sciences, meet in the Plaza, directly
across from the main entrance.
http://www.calacademy.org/pdfs/academy-visitor-map.pdf
Thank you to Louie for suggesting this wonderful event.
Thursday, the California Academy of Sciences is transformed into a
lively venue filled with music, provocative science, mingling, and
cocktails, for visitors 21 and older. Enjoy the Planetarium** or the
cute BUGS 3-D a foray into the fascinating world of insects, a walk
through a living 4-story rainforest, the Aquarium is home to 38,000
live animals and so much more. For those needing dinner, an option,
California Academy of Sciences has a good restaurant.
**Planetarium passes, I will arrive early and get as many passes as
they allow. Anyone arriving early, please help with this request.
Passes will be given to those arriving first.
Carpool & Parking
Strongly suggested, lots of free parking around Golden Gate Park.
For those who need closer, there is paid parking garage under
California Academy of Sciences. if you are willing to car pool,
willing to help others get to this event please email me your Name,
Phone, and General area you are coming from and I will do my best to
match people up.
Public Transportation
For those who wish to take Public Transportation please email me and I
am happy to give you choices. But do to event time, I suggest carpooling.
sbQA Event: Camping
Date: Friday, July 10, 2009 to Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: TBA
Where: Portola Redwoods State Park
Limit: 75 people
Cost: $60 per person (Includes meals. Water, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please also bring your own beverages for hikes.)
What to bring: Camping and travel items
RSVP/Questions: Raymond Kw odysseus200028@ yahoo.com with names of people in party and cell numbers. Send $60 to address below.
There are a few spots still available. RSVP now to get in! Remember to send in your checks ASAP.
Due date for your deposit is Monday, June 15th. Your reservation is not confirmed until your check is received.
The SBQA camping trip is back by popular demand! On the weekend of Friday, July 10th, the hot guys and girls of SBQA will be roughing it at
Portola Redwoods State Park in the South Bay. This year, we have reserved two group sites to accommodate even more people, which means even more fun,
camaraderie, and hijinks! Our two group sites are nestled within the redwoods, again with hot showers and flush toilets. The park is set in a rugged,
natural basin forested with coast redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Eighteen miles of trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters Creek
and Pescadero Creek. It's a great place to enjoy nature, get away from the hectic pace of city life, and for meeting new friends around the campfire.
Besides the great company, come for the awesome meals that SBQA camping trips are famous for.
If you would like to join us on the camping trip, please RSVP to Raymond Kw at odysseus200028@ yahoo.com. Due date for your $60 deposit is Monday,
June 15th. Your reservation is not confirmed until your check is received. (Good news. The price is the same as last year!)
Send checks to:
South Bay Queer & Asian
Attn: Camping
P.O. Box 28713
San Jose, CA 95159-8713
Spaces tend to fill up fast, it's a good idea to RSVP as soon as possible. Hope to see you there!
sbQA BBQ
Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Time:11:30am to 4pm
Where: Mitchell Park (Pine Grove Area), 600 East Meadow Avenue, Palo Alto
Limit: 100 people
Cost: Dish to share, or $5 to $10 donation
RSVP/Questions: Raymond, chefymail@yahoo. com no later than Wednesday, July 15th
Join us for one of the largest events of the year, our annual BBQ-Picnic!
sbQA is providing some BBQ'ed meat items such as hamburgers and chicken. Please RSVP to Raymond, chefymail@yahoo. com and specify what dish you are bringing (or donation instead). sbQA is providing the BBQ items so a count of guests would be helpful.
This park has tennis courts, large grass lawns for volley ball, handball courts, and a large dog run.
This year we will be at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto at the Pine Grove area (left, center of map.) Click here for the map of the park.
Potluck style: sbQA will bring the BBQ meat (hamburgers, hot dogs, and condiments).
You may bring any of the following:
You should bring at least 6 to 8 servings of your dish per person. Couples are reminded to bring a double portion of a dish or two separate dishes.
- Vegetables for grilling (examples: corn on the cob, asparagus,
bell pepper, onions, squash)
- Shish kabob or sausages
- Green salad
- Fruit
- Other salads (potato, Chinese chicken, etc.)
- Other dishes/side dishes
- Drinks (water, soda, other non-alcoholic drinks). Please bring coolers and ice.
- Desserts
(Note: The food coordinator will email back. If your planned dish is
already a duplicate or triplicate of someone else's you may be asked to bring another dish.)
* We encourage everyone to pitch in a dish. However, if for some reason you cannot bring a dish, a $5 - $10 donation (sliding scale) is suggested.
