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💖 Local Love: LGBTQ+ Resources

Sacramento’s queer community is supported by organizations that offer education, care, advocacy, and a sense of belonging. These are just some of the local groups keep people connected and help the city feel welcoming.

• Sacramento LGBT Community Center – Health services, youth programs, trans support, and cultural events.
• Lavender Library – Volunteer‑run queer library, archives, and community space.
• Gender Health Center – Accessible, affirming therapy and support for gender‑diverse folks.
• One Community Health – LGBTQ‑affirming medical, dental, and wellness care.
• Golden Rule Services – HIV prevention, testing, and LGBTQ‑focused health outreach.
• Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce – LGBTQ+ business networking and economic empowerment.
• River City CPR – Woman‑owned, LGBTQ+‑inclusive First Aid, CPR, and AED training for Sacramento.

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans & Nonbinary Support

Gender‑diverse residents have access to affirming care, peer support, and community‑run programs throughout the region.

• River City Gender Alliance – Long‑standing trans support and community connection.
• Gender Health Center – Peer counseling, support groups, and name/gender marker assistance.
• Sacramento LGBT Center Support Groups – Regular meetups for trans and nonbinary community members.
• Urban Unicorn Salon – Queer‑friendly stylists offering gender‑affirming hair services.

🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support

Local providers offer mental health care that respects identity and lived experience.

• WellSpace Health – Behavioral health services with LGBTQ‑affirming providers.

🏡 Housing & Safety

Support is available for LGBTQ+ residents navigating housing challenges or seeking safety resources.

• Sacramento LGBT Center Housing Programs – Support for youth and adults experiencing housing instability.
• WEAVE – Services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including LGBTQ‑specific advocacy.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ‑Owned Businesses

Queer‑owned businesses shape Sacramento’s culture and keep the city lively. These places contribute to the region’s creative and economic heartbeat.

• The Bolt – Sacramento’s longest‑running leather bar with a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are atmosphere.
• Mattie Groves Brewery - Not far from Lavender Heights, this is a woman-owned brewery that is very LGBTQ+ friendly.
• Bear & Crown – Queer‑owned restaurant and event venue in Old Sacramento.
• Laughton Properties – LGBTQ‑owned Sacramento property management.
• Jacobsen McElroy Booth & Dolin PC – LGBTQ‑owned civil litigation defense firm.
• A Seat at the Table - A third space, cafe, and bookstore in nearby Elk Grove.

🌆 Lavender Heights & Midtown Happenings

Midtown and Lavender Heights offer a mix of nightlife, markets, and fun spaces that bring people together throughout the year.

• Midtown Farmers Market – A Saturday tradition with local makers and fresh produce, and you can see ALL of the dogs.
• Sacramento Rainbow Festival – Usually Labor Day weekend, it's a long‑running celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and music.
• Faces Nightclub – Iconic K Street location with drag, dancing, and decades of queer history. Also, an actual pool.
• Badlands (Facebook) – A Lavender Heights anchor. Two bars, big dance floor.
• The Depot – (Facebook) A neighborhood bar with steady regulars and an easygoing atmosphere. It has pool tables.
• Marilyn’s Pizza Slice – (Facebook) Late‑night queer‑friendly pizza on J Street.
• Roscoe’s – (Facebook) A casual Midtown hangout with a welcoming vibe and a full bar and food menu.
• Mango’s Sacramento – Multi‑room nightlife with a queer‑friendly atmosphere.
• Second Saturday Art Walk – Midtown’s monthly showcase of art and culture.
• The Mercantile Saloon – (Facebook) A classic Midtown gay bar with a strong local following.
• Radclyffe’s – A women‑owned (pretty sure it is) queer bar with an inclusive atmosphere. Used to be "Bear Dive."
• Fore Play – More of a bar, but also a queer‑friendly axe‑throwing and social venue.
• The Silver Lining - Fairly new piano bar with shows in the old Luna's location, and queer owned.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Community

Queer artists and storytellers have shaped Sacramento for decades. These groups are some of the ones that keep the creative spirit moving.

• Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus – A community chorus celebrating queer voices. They do a fabulous holiday show.
• Bent Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival – Annual showcase of queer cinema. Never been, but heard good things.

🧵 Community Groups

These groups help people meet others with shared interests and build friendships across the region.

• Queer Nature Sacramento – (Instagram) Outdoor adventures and community hikes.
• Queer Crush Climbing – Inclusive climbing meetups with Sacramento events. Meet at Pipeworks every third Friday of each month.
• OutLoud Sports - A nationwide queer sports league that has a chapter here in Sacramento.

🛠️ Queer‑Friendly Services

Local professionals who support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.

• Urban Unicorn Salon – Gender‑affirming stylists in Sacramento.

🍊 Sober‑Friendly Sacramento

Not every queer space revolves around alcohol. While these may not all be queer-owned, they have been allies to the community. Sacramento has plenty of alternatives for connection and fun.

• Tower Theatre – Independent films in a historic venue.
• Esquire IMAX – Big‑screen experiences on K Street. Tasty popcorn.
• Crest Theatre – Concerts, films, and community events. See the "HUMP!" film festival here.
• Old Soul Coffee – Local café with a queer‑friendly vibe.
• Pachamama Coffee – Cooperative‑owned café with community energy. Location at the Co-Op too.
• Temple Coffee – Popular Sacramento roastery with multiple locations.

🧡 Community Support

Mutual aid efforts help neighbors support one another, without prejudice or judgment.

• NorCal Resist – Community assistance and mutual‑aid programs.

🎉 What’s Queer & Happening?

Sacramento hosts events throughout the year that bring people together and celebrate queer life.

• Sacramento Pride – A June celebration of LGBTQ+ community and visibility. Capitol Mall. Wear comfortable shoes and don't forget the sunscreen.
• Lavender Heights – The city’s queer nightlife hub with bars, drag, food, and dancing. We have rainbow crosswalks! 20th & K.
• Sacramento Rainbow Festival - Lavender Heights, Labor Day Weekend.
• Big Queer Cookout - (Instagram) Holds monthly cookouts for the community. See their IG for exact dates.

🦄 Our Vibe

We made this for anyone seeking connection or community in Sacramento’s queer landscape. It’s a space shaped by local voices and grounded in real places you can visit and support.

This site is a small digital love letter to the region and the wonderful people who make it what it is. This is a unique area and we celebrate it.

You belong here. You’re welcome here. You’re part of Sacramento’s queer story, and nobody can take that away from you.