Creating Queer Third Spaces | Envisioning Places to Connect & Belong
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 7pm - 8:30pm
Location
KALW
220 Montgomery St
Details
Be part of a community discussion at KALW to imagine, design, and dream up the queer spaces our communities need now. What makes a queer space feel welcoming? Where do you find belonging outside of home and work? What kinds of queer community spaces are missing from the Bay Area—and what would it take to create them?
Inspired by reporting from KALW journalists Jordan Karnes and Anna Casalme, this interactive event uses stories of queer bars, outdoor gatherings, and community-building as a starting point for a larger conversation. Through audio excerpts, guided discussion, and audience participation, we'll explore how queer people create spaces for connection, joy, safety, creativity, and resilience.
Join KALW to share experiences, reflect with others, and collectively imagine the future of queer gathering spaces—from nightlife venues and cultural hubs to parks, beaches, and spaces that don't yet exist. Whether you have a queer space you cherish, one you've lost, or one you've always wished for, KALW invites you to join the conversation.
Please note:
- The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
- We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
- Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
- If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location
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