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 Vintage LuncheonBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
Meet fabulous and interesting people. The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Center Vintage, older adult, 50+ group enjoys a free luncheon once a month on the 2nd Wednesday at 11am, provided by the Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary Club.
Additional Vintage Activities- 1st Thursday 11am POZitive Discussion group
- Every Friday 11am Zoom
- 4th Saturday 10am Coffee at Crema at 238 Race Street.
Questions? E-mail Vintage@defrank.org
- Rainbow Bingo at Billy DeFrankBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
Rainbow Bingo is every Wednesday night at the Billy DeFrank Center.
Bingo begins at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:15PM
$15 buy-in 1st pack of 10; $5 each extra pack
Cherry Bells available for saleGabrielle’s Corner is announcements, and what’s new & pulling tickets for the door prizes. You can donate fabulous door prizes to make them surprises.
Snacks and drinks available for purchase - all cost $1
- Players must be at least 18 years old.
- Everyone entering the Rainbow Bingo area must buy their own 1st BINGO pack.- we take cash only no bigger than $20 dollar bill
- You may not give a BINGO pack to anyone that did not buy their own pack.
Questions? E-mail Fabulous@defrank.org
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) A 12 Step MeetingBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
Check the website for where other SLAA meetings are held: https://slaafws.org/meetings/
All are welcome to attend! The only qualification for SLAA membership is the desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. SLAA is supported entirely through the contributions of its membership and is free to all who need it.
- 7:00-7:15pm: Newcomer’s meeting
- 7:15-9:00pm: SLAA group meeting
Questions? Contact SLAA: https://slaafws.org/contact/
- Vintage older adults 50+, Friday ZoomBilly DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, San Jose, CA
The Vintage Zoom Meeting is for all genders 50+ every Friday at 11am. During COVID we started the Zoom meetings to stay in touch with each other. We decided to keep the Friday Zoom, and we have an email list you can ask to join. We are building community by attending activities and staying in touch with each other.
Additional Vintage Activities:
- 2nd Wednesday 11am Free Vintage Luncheon by SV Rainbow Rotary
- 1st Thursday 11am POZitive Discussion Group
- 4th Saturday 10am Coffee at Crema at 238 Race Street.
Contact Vintage@defrank.org for the meeting link or additional details.
