What we’re about
The Billy DeFrank Center is part of the fabric on The Alameda and throughout the County with people coming to play Rainbow Bingo on Wednesdays, participating in the ‘Vintage means Valuable’ vibrant older adult 50+ group, and hosting Gaymes in the Queer Library attracting large numbers of younger queer, trans/nonbinary, gender fluid folks. The Center embraces a large number of discussion and leadership groups, and diverse social activities and special events.
To this day, the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center is recalibrating how to serve the community and allies The Center continues to be a beacon of hope, a 3rd Place where you get to be who you really are.
For more information, please visit defrank.org.
The Billy DeFrank Center is still asking for proof of vaccination for all in person events at the Center. Masks are optional.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Free HIV testing at Billy DeFrankBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
The AACI Hope Program at the Billy DeFrank Center offers a rapid test that uses an oral swab (no needles, no blood!) and results are available in approximately 20 minutes. You can choose between Anonymous (no ID required, results delivered verbally) and Confidential (valid state ID required, written results provided).
Testing is available Mondays 4PM - 8PM, except on Public Holidays.
Please bring photo identification if you want confidential testing (written results provided). Upon entering the Billy DeFrank building, inform the front desk volunteer that you are interested in receiving an HIV test and they will direct you to the AACI HIV testing room. Though the test itself takes just a few minutes, each test counseling session lasts approximately 30-40 minutes (some people have more questions than others). There is no counseling time limit per person.
Our services are provided to the community for free.
For more info please call AACI (408) 278 4138
Questions? E-mail : hope@aaci.org
- Gaymes in the Queer LibraryBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
Do come to Monday Nights Gaymes: 6PM - 9PM
Meet new friends!! Show off your board game skills!! Hang out!! Come join other members of our community for a night of board and card games. Many games provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!! Bring some snacks to share.
Questions? E-mail Fabulous@defrank.org
- LGBTQ Sober ExperienceBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
https://aasanjose.org/meetings?meeting=gay-lesbian-sober-experience
LGBTQ meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are available throughout Santa Clara County. For more meetings go to:
https://www.soberandfree.org/meetings
https://aasanjose.org/meetingsContact: AA Central Office : 408 889-1001,
https://aasanjose.org/contact-us - Bi-Pan+ South Bay 1st Tuesdays ZoomLink visible for attendees
Bi-Pan+ people of the world (or at least Silicon Valley) unite! Looking for a space where you can be yourself and not be judged? Looking to meet other bi-pan+ people to discuss issues unique to us? Wanna make some new friends? Need some support while coming out? Hoping to build a bigger and better bi-pan+ community? Formerly known as Bisexuals and Friends, we are a group for bi-pan+ people: anyone who is bisexual, pansexual, biromantic, panromantic, omnisexual, queer, or anything else under the bi-pan+ umbrella. We also welcome friends, allies, and anyone who is questioning.
Additional Bi-Pan+ Activities:
· 3rd Tuesday 7:00 -8:30 pm Zoom
· 2nd Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Discussion Group
More details: https://www.meetup.com/bi-plus-south-bay/
Questions? E-mail fabulous@defrank.org
