Big news: Our Pride Breakfast speaker lineup is coming together, and it is shaping up to be one of our most memorable gatherings yet.

As we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot, we are proud to welcome an incredible lineup of leaders, advocates, and community voices. The morning will begin with an invocation from Rev. Megan Rohrer (they/them), followed by remarks from Mayor Daniel Lurie, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, California State Senator Scott Wiener, San Francisco Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Matt Dorsey, and community historian Andrea Horne (she/her), whose work has helped preserve and elevate the history of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot and the generations of transgender pioneers who paved the way.  

This year's Pride Breakfast honors six decades since the historic uprising in San Francisco's Tenderloin, when transgender women, drag queens, gay men, lesbians, and other LGBTQ+ community members stood up against police harassment and helped spark the modern movement for LGBTQ+ liberation.

Join us for an inspiring morning of celebration, remembrance, and action as we honor our history, recognize today's leaders, and recommit ourselves to the work that still lies ahead. The Pride Breakfast brings together community leaders, elected officials, activists, and changemakers from across California and beyond, and you will not want to miss it.

And we're not done yet. More special guests and speakers will be announced soon!

This gathering does not qualify as an official voting event for Alice endorsements.

Join Alice for a panel talk exploring the historic relationship between the SFPD and the LGBTQ community and the importance of LGBTQ representation in the areas of public safety.

Guests include:

Supervisor Matt Dorsey

Debra Walker

Dr. Juanita Owens

Dr. Megan Rohrer

Captain Christopher Del Gandio

On May 18, the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to put forward a new recommendation for an early endorsement process for Gary McCoy for District 8 Supervisor. In accordance with our bylaws, the Board deliberated and delivered a recommendation to move forward with this early endorsement membership vote at next weeks Membership Meeting on May 26, 2026, at 518 Valencia (@ 16th Street) our general membership must approve the recommendation to hold an early endorsement ballot by a 60% vote in the affirmative.

Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club and the San Francisco Women’s Political Committee for an evening of fun, community, and song: SING IT TO ME, SISTER!

Come out for karaoke, cocktails, and conversation as we bring together friends, activists, and community leaders for a joyful night in the heart of San Francisco.

Thursday, May 14
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pandora Karaoke & Bar

Whether you’re ready to grab the mic or just cheer everyone on, we’d love to see you there!

Scott Wiener for U.S. Congress (CA-11) is proudly endorsed by Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club!

Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club and Team Wiener as we canvass key precincts across CA-11. Whether you’ve knocked hundreds of doors or this is your first time, we’ll have you trained and ready to go in 10 minutes.

You’ll be leaving campaign literature, having real conversations with voters, and collecting important information using the PDI app on your phone. No experience needed — we provide everything.

Bring a friend if you’d like the company. This is one of the most effective ways to support Scott’s campaign—and a great way to connect with your community about the issues that matter most in CA-11.

Thanks,

Field Committee Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club

P.S. Reach out to Jose via text (206) 450-0214 for additional canvassing opportunities most days of the week to support Team Scott!

On April 27, the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to rescind its endorsement of Betty Yee, who is no longer running for Governor, and to put forward a new recommendation for Xavier Becerra. The membership will now have an opportunity to either confirm or deny the PAC’s recommendation at 6pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at DECANT SF Bottle Shop & Bar, 1168 Folsom, San Francisco.

Scott Wiener for U.S. Congress (CA-11) is proudly endorsed by Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club!

Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club and Team Wiener for our Phone Bank session on Tuesday April 28th from 5:30-7pm. We’ll provide a quick training at the beginning of the phone bank and support throughout the event. Whether you're a first-time caller or a seasoned volunteer, we’d love to have you join us.

Phone banking is one of the most important ways we connect with voters, identify supporters, and build momentum for the campaign.

What you'll do:

Call voters using our easy online dialing system

Talk with voters about the campaign

Identify supporters and share information about Scott Wiener

Help us reach more voters across the district

What you need:

A computer or tablet

A phone (cell phone is fine)

Internet connection

Enthusiasm to help elect Scott Wiener!

Thanks,

Field Committee Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club

P.S. Reach out to Jose via text (206) 450-0214 for additional canvassing opportunities most days of the week to support Team Scott!

Alan Wong is the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club’s endorsed candidate for District 4 Supervisor!

Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club and Team Wong as we canvass key precincts across District 4. Whether you’ve knocked hundreds of doors or this is your first time, we’ll have you trained and ready to go in just 10 minutes.

Then we’ll head out to assigned turfs in the precincts where we can make the biggest impact.

You’ll be dropping campaign literature, having real conversations with voters, and collecting important information using the PDI app on your phone. No experience needed — we provide everything.

Bring a friend if you’d like the company. This is one of the most effective ways to help Alan win—and a great opportunity to connect with your neighbors about the issues that matter most in District 4.

The Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club is joining Team Sherrill to canvass key precincts across District 2. Whether you've knocked hundreds of doors or never before, we'll have you trained and ready to go in 10 minutes.

We'll gather for short remarks from Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and a quick training on messaging and the PDI canvassing app for those that need it. Then we'll head out to assigned turfs in the precincts where we need the most help getting the word out.

You'll be leaving campaign flyers, having real conversations with voters, and collecting important information using the PDI app on your phone. No experience needed — we provide everything.

Bring a friend if you'd like the company. This is one of the most effective things you can do to help Stephen win, and it's a great way to connect with your neighbors about the issues that matter most in District 2.

ALICE PRESENTS - Next Stop: The Future Of Transit in San Francisco

WHEN: MONDAY APRIL13TH 6 PM

WHERE: 518 VALENCIA STREET

WHO: Alicia John-Baptiste (Chief of Infrastructure, Climate and Mobility)
Edward Wright (BART Board Director)
Mike Chen (SFMTA Board Director)

The Bay Area’s public transit system is at a critical juncture, facing long-term funding challenges, potential service cuts, and major decisions on the ballot this November. Join Alice for a panel discussion on the state of transit and what lies ahead for the Bay Area.

Featuring Edward Wright, Director on the BART Board of Directors; Alicia Jean-Baptiste, San Francisco’s Chief of Infrastructure, Climate, and Mobility; and Mike Chen, Director on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, this conversation will cover how we got here and what the November transit measures mean for voters.

Whether you ride every day or care about the city’s future, this program will provide the context needed to understand the challenges and choices that lie ahead.

On March 8, the Alice PAC will have voted on our endorsement recommendations. Now it’s time for the full Alice Club to weigh in on March 9th.

All eligible club members are invited to vote on the PAC’s recommendations. Your voice matters in shaping the direction of our club and the candidates we support.

After the vote, please stay for a short program about the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Proposed Rate Adjustments Outreach starting at 6:30pm.

Location: DECANT Bottle Shop & Bar, 1168 Folsom, San Francisco, CA. DECANT is a queer-, BIPOC-, and woman-owned San Francisco based wine shop bringing you a world of sustainable wines and more. We encourage everyone to support their shop by purchasing a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.

This meeting qualifies as an official voting event for Alice endorsements. As always, our membership meetings are free and open to the public to attend.

We hope to see you there!

Join Moderator Sydney Johnson of KQED for an opportunity to learn about the candidates looking to represent the Sunset on the SF Board of Supervisors. Candidates Albert Chow, Natalie Gee, Jeremy Greco, David Lee, and Alan Wong will attend. Hosted by the Westside Family Democratic Club, United Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, and Sunset Merchants Association. Light snacks will be served.

The forum begins at 6:30 PM — arrive early, seating is limited.

This meeting qualifies as an official voting event for Alice endorsements. As always, our membership meetings are free and open to the public to attend.

Welcome! To join the event, please register below:

District 2’s next Supervisor will cast votes that shape citywide policy for LGBTQ San Franciscans — from housing and public safety to healthcare and family protections.

Join Alice for a District 2 Supervisor candidate forum featuring Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke, moderated by Patrick Hoge of the San Francisco Examiner. This forum is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their values, priorities, and how they plan to govern at a critical moment for San Francisco and the LGBTQ community.

The debate begins at 6:30 PM — arrive early, seating is limited.

This meeting qualifies as a voting event for Alice endorsements! All of our membership meetings are free and open for the public to attend. 

Come vote in and meet the 2026 board! Join Alice for our first membership meeting of the year.

Alice is preparing for an early endorsement process for Scott Wiener for Congress. In accordance with our bylaws, the Board deliberated and delivered a recommendation to move forward with this early endorsement and, at the Alice Holiday Party on December 13, 2025, our membership affirmed that recommendation. Now, the general membership will vote on the recommendation to early endorse Scott Wiener for Congress on January 12, 2026.

Please remember that you must be present to vote. We will provide a one-time code to vote on this recommendation. Proxies are not allowed. The vote will be held at 518 Valencia St (at 16th Street) and opens at 6:00 pm and closes at 7:00 pm. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to membership@alicebtoklas.org.

Come Join The Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, and the CA Working Families Party will host a San Francisco Congressional District 11 Candidate Forum featuring Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at UC Law San Francisco, 198 McAllister Street.

The event will be moderated by Bay Area Reporter News Editor Cynthia Laird and Mission Local Managing Editor Joe Eskenazi.

The forum will be held as a hybrid event, with in-person attendance at UC Law San Francisco and a virtual participation option. Additional details regarding online access will be shared closer to the event date.

Event Details

What: U.S. Congress District 11 Candidate Forum

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Doors: 5:00 PM

Where: UC Law San Francisco, 198 McAllister Street, San Francisco

RSVP Here. (RSVP required for admittance but does not guarantee a seat. Arrive early!)

Virtual RSVP Here.

Moderators: Joe Eskenazi, Mission Local, and Cynthia Laird, Bay Area Reporter

Co-Hosted by: Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, and Working Families Party

Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club 2025 Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Stud (1123 Folsom Street).

RSVP HERE

Join us October 13 at the Tenderloin Museum for our upcoming membership program.

The Intersection of Public Safety & Public Health
A panel discussion with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman, & Kunal Modi, Chief of Health & Human Services for San Francisco. 

Monday, October 13
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
398 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This meeting qualifies as a voting event for Alice endorsements! All of our membership meetings are free and open for the public to attend. 

Join Alice, the Working Families for Fair Elections, San Francisco Labor Council, Team Pelosi, Seed the Vote, California Working Families Party, and the several other clubs to talk to voters and get out the vote for Prop 50! We will be knocking on doors and phonebanking voters. RSVP Here.

The Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club is hosting a “Back to School Night” with San Francisco Unified School District officials, administrators, and parents to discuss the school year ahead! The District currently faces internal and external challenges that threaten vulnerable student and family populations, as well as the District’s financial health. But SFUSD is also filled with resilient and creative students and new leadership—all reasons for great optimism.

What are the greatest challenges and opportunities currently facing SFUSD? What is the experience of LGBTQ+ students and parents at SFUSD? How will SFUSD retain its core values in the face of significant opposition from the US government? Join Alice at the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts to join the discussion!

Panelists:

• Phil Kim, President, San Francisco Board of Education

• Mark Sanchez, Principal, Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy

• Bianca Rowden Quince, Ed.D., SFUSD Parent

• Ed Center, Founder & Parenting Coach, The Village Well

Membership endorsement vote at the top of the meeting. All qualified members will be eligible to vote. Please email membership@alicebtoklas.org for questions. Free public program to follow the vote.

DECANTsf - 1168 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

This meeting qualifies as a voting event for Alice endorsements! All of our membership meetings are free and open for the public to attend.

Buy your tickets here!

The Fight to Resist Autocracy and the Assault on the LGBTQ+ Community 

The United States government has launched an autocratic assault on people of color, immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community–DEI programs terminated, trans and non-binary people erased from LGBTQ+ monuments, surveillance against LGBTQ+ people legalized, trans people banned from the military, immigrants and asylum seekers rounded up and deported. 

What are our LGBTQ+ community organizations doing to fight back? And what can we do politically, and in our own lives, to support their work and resist the assault and defend the LGBTQ+ community? 

Join Alice at The Academy SF in conversation with leaders from the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Transgender Law Center, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. We will update the community on the critical work these organizations are doing to protect LGBTQ+ people and discuss how we can uplift their work and resist the assault through our own efforts.  

The program will consist of a panel discussion and an audience question and answer session. Stick around after the panel for a social hour to connect with panelists and fellow Alice members as we strategize ways to uplift community by standing strong and fighting back. 🍻

Program Participants:  
Imani Rupert-Gordon, President, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Megan Noor, Transgender Law Center
Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO, SF AIDS Foundation
Moderated by Susan Belinda Christian, Program Co-Chair, Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club

RSVP HERE

Reimagining San Francisco Government: Mayoral & Board Priorities

It’s a new year in San Francisco! Complete with a new Mayor, Daniel Lurie, and a new President of the Board of Supervisors, Rafael Mandelman. The Mayor has promised to improve interdepartmental collaboration and streamline the city’s slow and complex bureaucracy. Board President Mandelman is hoping to usher in a new era of cooperation and collaboration to get things done.

But how will they do it?

Alice’s February Membership Meeting will feature a panel consisting of the Mayor’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, and local governance experts to discuss this very question. After the panel discussion, Alice will host a happy hour at DECANTsf (the program location) with members and panelists to celebrate Supervisor Mandelman’s election as Board President and discuss good governance in San Francisco.

Panelists:
Rafael Mandelman, President, Board of Supervisors
Aly Bonde, Policy Advisor, Mayor Daniel Lurie

Moderator:
Nicole Neditch, Governance and Economic Policy Director, SPUR

Please RSVP to let us know that you’ll be joining us!

The location for this event is an age 21+ venue.