Past Events
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Queer History Workshops/Presentations for Our Safe Place and IntersectionsAugust 8: 3:30-5:30pm - Queer Buttons and Ephemera
September 26: Queer Punk History October 24: Queer Horror History November 14: Learning from our Elders December 12: Journaling is Gay! For more information, contact: Angela Favela (she/ella) - [email protected] - 760-271-5186 |
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LGBTQ+ History Month Guided Tour of HillcrestJoin Lambda Archives on a guided tour of Hillcrest to explore the LGBTQ+ History of our local “gayborhood.”
Hillcrest East Wednesday, October 16th, 6pm Hillcrest West Saturday, October 26th, 10:30am |
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Claiming Space: Queer People of Color on Identity, Power, and ResistanceDate: October 26th, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: WNDR Museum, 422 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 In Partnership with Lambda Archives of San Diego and WNDR Museum are proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month throughout October! Join us for an exhibit featuring oral history recordings from LGBTQ+ BIPOC community members and a live reading from selected writings from Marti Mackey's "Det's Daughter" column. |
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Queer in STEM: A Historical QuandaryThursday, October 10
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm HomeLab at UCSD 9310 Athena Circle, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92037 Hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the American Chemical Society, this event will showcase and support the visibility of queer history in San Diego with a focus on its relation to the science community at large. Enjoy the evening with a dinner-social hour at HomeLab UCSD, the largest biotech accelerator on the US West Coast, followed by a keynote address from Lambda Archives. Proceeding the address, we will finish the night with a panel session of featured queer folx in STEM. |
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REIGN OF REVOLUTION: The Haus of St. James Experience Exhibit and Opening ReceptionJoin us for the opening reception of "Reign of Revolution: the Haus of St. James Experience", an electrifying exhibit that celebrates the art of drag, activism, and liberation. Step into the glamorous world of San Diego's legendary Haus of St. James as we showcase a dazzling collection of gowns, photographs, and rare ephemera from this iconic drag house. Known for their bold artistry and unwavering commitment to justice, the Haus of St. James has reigned as both style icons and revolutionaries in the fight for equality. Don’t miss this chance to experience drag as you’ve never seen it before—fierce, fearless, and revolutionary! This event is free and open to the public, but donations are gladly accepted!
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Dear BruceSaturday, October 12
11:00 am - 12:30 pm The Studio Door 3867 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Secret Letters and Candid Moments: Unlocking Hidden Stories of Passion from the Past. The Studio Door and Lambda Archives of San Diego are celebrating the 30th anniversary of LGBTQ+ History Month with DEAR BRUCE—an intimate showcase featuring letters, drawings, and artworks exchanged between San Diego historian Bruce Kamerling and artists Paul Cadmus and Robert Miles Parker. Curated by Nicole Verdés from Lambda's collections with additional historic documents and artwork from San Diego History Center courtesy of San Diego History Center, Jeffrey D. Shorn + Charles S. Kaminski Trust. Lambda Archives will be giving a presentation on Saturday, October 12 at 11 AM. |
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LGBTQ+ History Month With the San Diego Wave F.C.Sunday, October 13th, 5 pm
On Sunday, October 13th, the San Diego Wave F.C. will be donating a portion of ticket sales to Lambda Archives. Lambda will also be getting a videoboard shoutout during halftime in recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month. To score your tickets and discounted parking, use the links below. |
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LOVE IN THE STRUGGLE: The Jess Jessop LettersConceived, Curated, and Directed by Jesse Marchese
Produced by Diversionary Theatre and Lambda Archives Jess Jessop was an early activist in the San Diego LGBTQIA+ community. He co-founded the San Diego LGBT Center and the Lesbian and Gay Historical Society of San Diego (now Lambda Archives), organized the first openly LGBT political support in the city, and worked with the Names Project Tour when the AIDS Quilt came to San Diego in 1988. Join us for a theatrical reading of some of his most moving and profound letters, all treasures from our collection, that reveal his groundbreaking activism and powerful legacy. Get your tickets today! |
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"Join us on September 15th for Erotica Collaging! This is a 21+ event where we will be creating wall art, cards, buttons, bookmarks, and more using images from our vast Erotica collections. This event is free and open to anybody 21+ - RSVP today
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Join us at the Clark Cabaret on July 18th at 6 pm for
Pride is a Protest: Sign Making WorkshopYou are not just making signs; you are contributing to the history of Pride. If you need space and supplies to make a sign for Pride this year, we've got you covered! We will have images from our collection on hand that feature protest signs from past Pride events that you can recreate to use throughout Pride weekend.
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LGBTQ+ Student Showcase Opening ReceptionRSVP Form
Date: Sunday, June 30th Time: 11am - 2pm Location: 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116 (Clark Cabaret/Lambda Archives) |
Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Reception + Pride Kick-Off
RSVP Form
Date: Tuesday, July 2nd Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113 Thank you to the sponsors of this year's Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Event and Pride Kick-Off: Catrina Jones Conor P. McLaughlin, Ph.D Jen LaBarbera Joe Fejeran Mark D. Maddox Michael Van Lyon Nicole Verdes |
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Local Queer History: a Spotlight on Zines
Join us on May 23rd for a collaborative event between Lambda Archives, Particle FM, and Burn All Books where we will be sharing local queer history and a spotlight on zines from our collection.
Zines have been invaluable tools for communication, community-building, and cultural expression within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly during times when mainstream channels of communication were inaccessible or unwelcoming. Seats are limited - reserve your spot today!
Zines have been invaluable tools for communication, community-building, and cultural expression within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly during times when mainstream channels of communication were inaccessible or unwelcoming. Seats are limited - reserve your spot today!
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