Gaylesta upcoming events

Members' Open House Pot Luck (September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sunday, September 20
12-3pm.

Hope to see you there!

Shanna and the Social Committee
shanna.lopresti@gmail.com

Emeryville Pride Sunday Funday Indoor Market (September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The second annual Emeryville Pride Sunday Funday indoor market includes a family-friendly, multicultural program filled with queer joy and engagement.

The Emeryville Pride programming will take place in the center of the Public Market food hall, while engagement occurs with vendors and community partners throughout the wings.

We’re seeking folks for 2-hour shifts at our table. We’ll provide Gaylesta-branded brochures and business cards, candy, and other giveaways for market-goers. We’ll provide chairs, water, and snacks for volunteers along with opportunities to offer your business cards or flyers. You’ll also be able to store gear at the booth in case you want to go exploring.

Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with market-goers on related topics.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Folsom Street Fair (September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Seeking queers, freaks, and freedom fighters to staff the Gaylesta outreach booth at Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, September 27!

Get ready for celebration and resistance at Folsom Street Fair—the culmination of SF Leather Pride—on Sunday, September 27. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

We’re seeking folks for set up, breakdown, and 2-hour tabling shifts at our booth. We’ll provide Gaylesta-branded brochures and business cards, candy, and other giveaways for fair-goers. We’ll provide shade, chairs, water, snacks, and sunscreen for volunteers along with opportunities to offer your business cards or flyers. You’ll also be able to store gear at the booth in case you want to pack a costume change and go exploring.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

SFCAMFT Sunset Cruise (October 03, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Sequel | All-Chapter Sunset Sail

Co-Hosted by SFCAMFT, Marin CAMFT, EBCAMFT & Gaylesta

Due to popular demand, we’re setting sail again!
(Plus-Ones & Colleagues Welcome)

October 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM Meetup | 6:30 PM Sharp Departure ️

RSVP HERE: SECURE YOUR TICKETS ON THE BAY

How often do you get to watch the sun slip into the Pacific behind the Golden Gate Bridge without a clock ticking in the background? Whether you missed out on our first sunset cruise back in May or you're ready for another go-around on the water, here is your opportunity—and this time, we’re expanding our invite list and relational circle.

SFCAMFT, Marin CAMFT, East Bay CAMFT and Gaylesta are teaming up to co-host our second iteration on a legendary vessel from the Red and White Fleet—an iconic piece of SF maritime history since 1892! Watch the city sparkle to life with the return of The Bay Lights and experience a unique kind of wonder, playing "tourist for a day" alongside colleagues and friends from across the Bay Area.

We aren't just taking in the views; we're practicing some high-level group processing. Think of it as experiential learning in somatic regulation (that sea breeze), structural resilience (the Golden Gate), and rigid boundaries (Alcatraz). Whether you're looking to consult on life, expand your referral network across chapters and LGBTQ+ clinical communities, or simply offload a week’s worth of held space over a cocktail, there is plenty of room on board to connect, recharge, and be human together.

(And yes, we know Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is taking over Golden Gate Park this weekend! Whether you're actively dodging the banjo solos, taking a break from the crowds, or couldn't care less about bluegrass—just be sure to plan for extra traffic on your way to the Wharf!)

THE CLINICAL TIMELINE

5:00 PM | The Group Intake (Meetup at Pier 43 ½): Transition from "therapist mode" to "social mode." We are gathering early at Pier 43 ½ so you can pick up your admission pass and drink ticket, while giving members from San Francisco, Marin, East Bay CAMFT, Gaylesta, and their guests ample time to introduce themselves, connect, and mingle before we board together.

6:30 PM | Departure: Unlike a lingering client, the boat will not hold space. We leave on time!

8:30 PM | Termination Phase: Return to the wharf, fully regulated, reconnected, and affirmed. ️ RSVP HERE: CLAIM YOUR SPOT & BRING A GUEST https://www.sfcamft.org/event-details/sunset-boat-cruise-on-the-bay

RSVP HERE: CLAIM YOUR SPOT & BRING A GUEST!

INVESTMENT & GUEST POLICY

Admission: $40 per ticket
Plus-Ones & Colleagues Welcome: You do not need to sail solo! Partners, spouses, clinical interns, associates, non-therapist friends, and colleagues are all warmly invited to join. (Just be sure to grab a ticket for each person in your group when you RSVP!)

NOURISHMENT & LOGISTICS

The Goods: Ticket includes a 2-Hour Iconic Cruise and one complimentary drink ticket (distributed during the 5 PM meetup; full cash bar available on board).
Intervention Strategy: We highly recommend taking full advantage of being a tourist in our own city by grabbing a late lunch or early dinner nearby before or after our cruise!
- At the Wharf: Sit down for legendary sourdough and bay views at Boudin Bistro, or grab a fresh, walk-up crab or shrimp cocktail right off the historic sidewalk stands lining Taylor Street.
- In North Beach: Take a short stroll to "Little Italy" for a feast. Try the "Best Damn Crab Cioppino" at Sotto Mare, grab a slice of award-winning pie at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, or enjoy traditional white-tablecloth vibes at Firenze by Night.
Dress in Layers: The autumn air and wind at the Bridge can be a sensory overload. Bring a warm jacket! ️

RSVP HERE: RESERVE YOUR CRUISE TICKETS NOW

Castro Street Fair (October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate diversity and community at the Castro Street Fair on Sunday, October 4!

Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations will line the streets of the Castro at the 52nd annual Castro Street Fair—this year's theme is "Where We Belong"—on Sunday, October 4. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Bearrison Street Fair (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate body positivity, diversity, and community at the Bearrison Street Fair on Saturday, October 17!

Bearrison seeks to provide an inclusive event for all members of the adult LGBTQ+ community that promotes body positivity for all and builds a more supportive, welcoming, and inclusive bear scene by representing a diverse arena of cultures. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Gaylesta upcoming events

Members' Open House Pot Luck (September 20, 2026)

Emeryville Pride Sunday Funday Indoor Market (September 20, 2026)

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Folsom Street Fair (September 27, 2026)

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

SFCAMFT Sunset Cruise (October 03, 2026)

The Sequel | All-Chapter Sunset Sail Co-Hosted by SFCAMFT, Marin CAMFT, EBCAMFT & Gaylesta

Due to popular demand, we’re setting sail again! (Plus-Ones & Colleagues Welcome)

THE CLINICAL TIMELINE

INVESTMENT & GUEST POLICY

NOURISHMENT & LOGISTICS

Castro Street Fair (October 04, 2026)

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Bearrison Street Fair (October 17, 2026)

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

The Sequel | All-Chapter Sunset Sail

Co-Hosted by SFCAMFT, Marin CAMFT, EBCAMFT & Gaylesta

Due to popular demand, we’re setting sail again!
(Plus-Ones & Colleagues Welcome)