Events

We aim to host free, fun, and safe events celebrating our unique identities and intentionally building community.

We hope to meet you soon!

Upcoming events.

The Lavender Library hosts free, fun, and safe events that celebrate our LGBTQ+ identity and intentionally build community right here in Sacramento. We hope to see you soon!

LLACE is a Community Space

We frequently get requests to use the space for community groups, events, event series, special projects, and other rad projects our community is working on. On this page, you’ll find a mix of events hosted by the Lavender Library and others held at the library but hosted by other community groups.

Is your queer vision in need of an event space? Let us know!

GenderQuark
May
1

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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Queer Crafternoon
May
5

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

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Bi+Pan Sacramento
May
8

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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LLACE Virtual Board Meet & Greet
May
10

LLACE Virtual Board Meet & Greet

LLACE is currently recruiting for our annual Board of Director elections!!

This event is the final mixer for potential board members and while attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for folks who are submitting and application. Please RSVP HERE.

If you have not completed an application, please apply HERE.

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LLACE Game Day
May
12

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

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Banned Book Club
May
13

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

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The Other Mic
May
15

The Other Mic

Sacramento's longest running open mic prioritizing Queer, Trans Folks, Women and BIPOC.

Sign-ups are at 7:00pm and the comedy starts promptly at 7:30pm!

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Queer Crafternoon
May
19

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

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Queer Writers Salon
May
22

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

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Queer Crafternoon
Jun
2

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
GenderQuark
Jun
5

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Jun
9

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Jun
10

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Jun
12

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Jun
16

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Jun
26

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

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GenderQuark
Jul
3

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Jul
7

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Jul
8

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Jul
10

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Jul
14

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Jul
21

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Jul
24

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Aug
11

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Aug
12

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Aug
14

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Aug
28

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Sep
8

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Sep
9

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Sep
11

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Sep
25

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Oct
9

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Oct
13

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Oct
14

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Oct
23

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Nov
10

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Nov
11

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Nov
13

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Nov
27

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Dec
8

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Dec
9

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Dec
11

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →

LLACE In-Person Board Meet & Greet
Apr
26

LLACE In-Person Board Meet & Greet

LLACE is currently recruiting for our annual Board of Director elections!!

This event is the first of two mixers for potential board members and while attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for folks who are submitting and application. Please RSVP HERE.

If you have not completed an application, please apply HERE.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Apr
24

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Apr
21

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

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LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project Public Meeting
Apr
18

LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project Public Meeting

First public meeting for the LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project!

The City of Sacramento is seeking public participation in its effort to document LGBTQ history in Sacramento. This grant-funded project will collect oral history interviews from members of the public through our online portal, which will be used along with in-depth historical research to produce a thematic historic context statement of LGBTQ history in Sacramento.

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LLACE Game Day
Apr
14

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Apr
10

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Apr
8

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Apr
7

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
GenderQuark
Apr
3

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Mar
27

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →
The Other Mic
Mar
20

The Other Mic

Sacramento's longest running open mic prioritizing Queer, Trans Folks, Women and BIPOC.

Sign-ups are at 7:00pm and the comedy starts promptly at 7:30pm!

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Mar
17

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Mar
13

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Banned Book Club
Mar
11

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Mar
10

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
GenderQuark
Mar
6

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Mar
3

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Writers Salon
Feb
28

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m.

View Event →