Seattle’s LGBTQ Center Needs YOU!

July 13, 2025• byMichael Strangeways

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center, (formerly Gay City) is turning 30 years old and ready to throw a fundraising party this week…and, you’re invited!

The scoop down below:

Gardens & Gems is almost here! It’s this Friday, July 18, 6-9pm at the Collective Seattle. As we count down the days, we’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible performers and speakers who will light up the evening.

Director of Junk in da Trunk, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty is a roguish radical always ready to ride the stage. Spreading their Black queer magic wherever they go, Pucks is always in control.

Seattle’s favorite snack Pupusa and Sexy Muppet, Good Time Girl Hoochie Papa
are both beloved drag queens from the 206 ready to burn the haus down mama!

Get ready to dance to DJ SummerSoft’s fresh beats. DJ SummerSoft aims to curate a soulful & joyful vibe via R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Funk/Disco & everything in between.

Come witness these pinnacles of QTBIPOC excellence while supporting the LGBTQ+ Center’s vital work in community! If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, there’s still time:

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More intel about the Center:

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center celebrates 30 years of building resilience and joy in our LGBTQ communities.

In 1995, a group of community activists launched what is today Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center with a bold vision of building a community stronger than HIV while centering queer voices. This mission evolved in the 2000s when the organization introduced its Wellness Center, Arts Programs, and established a physical space where all LGBTQ people could be themselves.

Our Vision

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center is the definitive hub for LGBTQ individuals seeking affirming and responsive resources, wellness, and community.

Our Mission

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center cultivates access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation and joy in our communities.

Today, the Center remains the leading HIV/STI tester in King County, home to several LGBTQ-affirming services, and provides access to several diverse resources. The organization is also an active force in queer youth engagement and provides LGBTQ-centered trainings that address the needs of the most marginalized people within our community.

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.