GAPA - Building QTAPI Community Since 1988

GAPA - Building QTAPI Community Since 1988 GAPA envisions a powerful Q***r Trans Asian and Pacific Islander community that is seen, heard, and celebrated.

GAPA was formed from the need for an organization to address, through a democratic process, social, cultural and political issues affecting the gay & bisexual Asian/Pacific Islander community. In July 1987, several members from the Asian Gay Men's Support Group at Berkeley's Pacific Center met and discussed the need to integrate and nurture a growing gay & bisexual Asian/Pacific Islander identity

and to foster positive role models within our community. After several monthly meetings and a business retreat, the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance was formally organized in January 1988. In February 2021, at the recommendation of the board at the first membership meeting of the year, GAPA has been renamed to GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance. This name change reflects our commitment to inclusion of the entire Q***r and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) community. Although based in San Francisco, GAPA serves communities all over the Bay Area and beyond. To join us, please visit: https://www.gapa.org/join-us

GAPA Hosts QTAPI Art Exhibit!GAPA, GAPA Fund, Sentro Filipino, and Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center invite you to ...
05/09/2026

GAPA Hosts QTAPI Art Exhibit!

GAPA, GAPA Fund, Sentro Filipino, and Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center invite you to our group art exhibition, Holding (Q***r) Space, running from May 29 to July 10, 2026.

Join us at our Opening Night Reception on Friday, May 29th, 6-8-30pm! You’ll get to enjoy fabulous artwork, meet the artists, partake in tasty bites, and engage with community.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Angel Angeles (AKA Tito B**g)
Pablo Tapay Bautista
Leonila Mims .leo
Ngoc Nguyen
Jethro Patalinghug
Henry Roark .midi
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Coy Viana
Jun Yang
Fiona Yim

Exhibition Statement: Showcasing the works of Q***r and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) artists, Holding (Q***r) Space invites us to reflect on our relationships with each other as QTAPI in the diaspora by exploring what it means to take up space and practice placemaking for others. Whether it’s found within, among chosen family, or in the community-at-large, featured artists celebrate modes of thinking about connection through shared experiences and histories, underscoring how QTAPI solidarity can cultivate placemaking and belonging. By sharing our perspectives, we create common ground where people can come together across generations, cultures, and identities. These acts of visibility foster pride, reduce isolation, and affirm that our lives and experiences matter.


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HAPPENING TONIGHT!Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the C...
02/21/2026

HAPPENING TONIGHT!
Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, we will ring in the Year of the Horse with some of the Bay’s best and brightest QTAPI voices.

With thrilling performances, tasty bites, great drinks, and community at every turn, this gala celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss.

Enjoy an electrifying lineup of performers, including GAPA Men’s Chorus, GAPA Dance Collective, Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu, Mabuhay Bi***es, Masala Mahal, Rice Rockettes, Royales, and SGI Dance Collective. Plus appearances from our reigning GAPA Royalty, Mx GAPA 2025 The Indigo Menace, Miss GAPA 2025 Quinn Amann Krunch, and Mr. GAPA 2025 Seika Ryu.

We are also excited to recognize Connie Chan (George Choy Community Ally Award), BAPHR (Doug Yaranon Organization Ally Award) and Patrick Makuakāne (Donald Masuda Vanguard Award). Lastly, we will be announcing the 2026 GODZY Award recipient, GAPA's highest honor.

Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and let's all celebrate together. Doors open at 6:30, program starts at 7pm. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.

For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet. Tickets also available at the door.

ONE DAY AWAY! Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th...
02/20/2026

ONE DAY AWAY!

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
The Rice Rockettes are San Francisco’s premier Asian & Pacific Islander Drag Queen Troupe and House — turning every stage they touch into a dazzling explosion of glamour, talent, and pure joy. Since coming together in 2009 to create a bold, expressive home for A&PI drag, they’ve lit up clubs and events across the Bay Area and beyond, even making a splash on America’s Got Talent. Don’t miss your chance to experience the fierce, funny, and unforgettable magic that makes them truly “Sugar and Spice and Everything Rice!” 
 
Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, our gala event promises thrilling performances, tasty bites, great drinks, and community at every turn. This celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss. Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
 
For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan Na...
02/19/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
GAPA Dance Collective (GDC) is a community-driven collective that explores material relevant to our experiences as QTAPI in America, showcasing movement rooted in community, culture, and creative expression. GDC’s repertoire is infused with a distinctly QTAPI sensibility, unmistakably celebrating identity, resilience and joy. With choreography by Lewis Fernandez, they are set to deliver a spicy fusion of pop and traditional ethnic style to our celebration stage.
 
Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises thrilling performances, tasty notes, great drinks, and community at every turn. This gala celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss. Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
 
For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!Celebrate with us at “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” also honoring GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, Fe...
02/17/2026

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
Celebrate with us at “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” also honoring GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
GAPA Men’s Chorus is a cornerstone of GAPA’s cultural legacy, formed in 1989 to provide a showcase for the vocal music talents of Q***r and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) men. They proudly champion GAPA’s mission, resonating far beyond the stage by highlighting diversity and QTAPI achievement with every appearance. Reflecting its varied and multilingual repertoire, the Chorus will once again bring our cultural roots to life at this year’s gala, honoring the voices that shape our community. 
 
Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises thrilling performances, tasty notes, great drinks, and community at every turn. This gala celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss. Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
 
For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan Na...
02/17/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

SGI Dance Collective, founded and directed by Emerson Aquino and assisted by Erica Rudolph and Jowain So, is an Oakland-based dance company comprised of dancers 30+. Originally created as a space for dancers “who still got it,” they have since grown into a bold, multigenerational collective that celebrates dancers of all ages through training, performance opportunities, and large-scale productions. Fueled by community, storytelling, and artistry, SGI is ready to unleash its unique energy onto our gala celebration stage.

Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises vibrant entertainment, delicious flavors, great drinks, and community at every turn. This celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss.

Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan Na...
02/16/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
Miss GAPA 2025 Quinn Amann Krunch is a first-generation Lebanese immigrant who may have begun her drag journey later in life, but it was just the right time when the world was craving more sugar. Through glampy looks, over-the-top fantasy, and decadent storytelling, she reconnects with her roots and pours love back into her community. Sinfully sweet, tastefully indulgent, and irresistibly Krunchy, Quinn Amann is a treat you’ll crave over and over again. .amann

Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises vibrant entertainment, delicious flavors, great drinks, and community at every turn. This celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss.

Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan Na...
02/15/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary, on Friday, February 20th at the Chan National Q***r Arts Center!

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
Mr. GAPA 2025 Seika is a Japanese tea master, artist, & DJ whose creative journey brought him from Japan to the Bay Area in 2016, his longest and most inspired home. Guided by the belief that art is magic from the heart, Seika blends tradition, sound, and imagination to enchant every room he enters. He is ready to cast his spell at our gala celebration—prepare yourself for the magic!

Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises vibrant entertainment, delicious flavors, great drinks, and community at every turn. This celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss.

Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r...
02/14/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises vibrant entertainment, delicious flavors, and unforgettable performances that showcase the Bay’s best and brightest QTAPI (Q***r and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islander) voices.

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
Mx GAPA 2025 The Indigo Menace (any/all) is a genderfluid drag artist who is best known for their tiny b***y wiggles and even tinier jockstraps. Bringing alt-pop glamdrogyny to every performance, Indigo refuses to be put in a box — this Menace is here to promote q***r acceptance and inclusivity by showing that q***rness, transness, and Asian-ness can come in infinitely many forms!

With thrilling performances, great drinks, and community at every turn, this celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss. Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
 
For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r...
02/13/2026

Join us for “A Q***r Lunar New Year,” in celebration of GAPA's 38th Anniversary! Co-presented by the Chan National Q***r Arts Center & GAPA, the night promises vibrant entertainment, delicious flavors, and unforgettable performances that showcase the Bay’s best and brightest QTAPI (Q***r and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islander) voices.
 
PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT:
Masala Mahal, formed in 2023 by Chai Auntea and Bindi Masala, is a dynamic drag duo known for setting q***r South Asian stages ablaze. They captivate audiences of all backgrounds through their colorful, creative and campy stage presence, fiercely celebrating culture and community with opulent Indian fashion, pulsating music and striking artistry.  Guided by their mantra, "Why be a Drag House when Queens are worthy of a palace?", they will surely bring a performance overflowing with beauty, rich heritage, and radiant q***r South Asian empowerment. .masala.mahal

With thrilling performances, great drinks, and community at every turn, this celebration is the Lunar New Year party you don’t want to miss. Grab your ticket, raise a glass, and celebrate together. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
 
For link to tickets, visit www.gapa.org/banquet

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