# Event Details - **Event Name**: Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a Shabbat honoring the people and generations that have shaped queer Jewish life in California.About this EventJoin the JCCSF, Keshet, Nice Jewish Boys+, and Sapphic Jewish Social Club for a joyful evening of creativity, and connection. Come for Shabbat, stay for stories, laughter, and live performances celebrating Queer Jewish life right here in California.For generations, California, and the Bay Area especially, has been a place to land when you needed somewhere to seek refuge, find your people, reinvent yourself, and build something entirely your own. Together, we'll explore that legacy and what it really means to find Queer Jewish belonging here today.We'll welcome Shabbat with candles glowing, wine poured, and challah shared, before settling in for featured performers and then opening the mic to you. Poetry, music, comedy, a story that's been sitting in your heart for years, whatever you've got, we want to hear it. Or come as you are, grab a chair, and just listen. Either way, you belong here.Whether you come to perform, meet new people, celebrate Shabbat, or simply experience a night of Queer Jewish joy, there’s a place for you here.Interested in taking the mic?After you register, keep an eye out for your confirmation email—it’ll include a form where you can sign up to perform at the open mic. We’ll follow up to confirm participation!Questions about the open mic? Email Lorenn Kassel, JCCSF Public Programs Manager at lkassel@jccsf.org.What to ExpectShabbat rituals to welcome the eveningFeatured performances and a community open micNosh and drinksSpace to gather and connectAll are welcome (21+). No prior Shabbat experience, or story to share, is needed.PARTNERS:KeshetNice Jewish Boys+Sapphic Jewish Social ClubCo-sponsored by the Jewish Pride Fund, a giving circle of the Jewish Federation Bay Area - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/here-ish-and-queer-ish-stories-of-queer-jewish-california/100002000524804543 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, performances, art, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 6:45 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.29, max: 39.8, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - **lat**: 37.78733709999999 - **long**: -122.4472635 - **full address**: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0d370035e54452bfde002c78c40d68409de3f516e1cd783cbcec1d3eb490acbd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc684828-gmir.jpg?v=1790397078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California being held? - **A:** Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California? - **A:** Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California is organized by Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Here-ish & Queer-ish: Stories of Queer Jewish California is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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