# Event Details - **Event Name**: Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: We invite you to an exclusive, celebration of Queer Performance Art and Cinema. With music, Drag, Schmoozing, Cinema, and Tom Goss.About this EventIf you like Drag and Queer Cinema, this is the event for you.Directed by queer artist and filmmaker Robby Kendall, we invite you to come sashay with us for our kick-off GAYLA. Doors open at 6pm for pictures, mingling, and music. With DJ Dopamine. Our program includes LIVE entertainment with DRAG routines by Alina Maletti Galore & Diamond Dior, songs by Tom Goss, filmmaker panel Q&As, and extra special guest Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus. Hosted by Film Festival Director Robby Kendall.Supported, in part, by Qmunity, The Q Corner, Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Scotts Social Club, Crema, Options for All, and Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary.ABOUT THE VENUE: In Club Regent at Signia by Hilton in Downtown San Jose.SHOW INFO: General admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.PARKING: There is street parking around the hotel. The hotel offers valet parking for a fee.PROGRAM: Our main program for the GAYLA and the Film Festival is here and registration:https://fishnetsfilm.org/siliconvalleyqueerfilmfestival/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/25c59ac0-eb9f-11f0-9788-055b7fa481f0-rimg-w1167-h740-dc060505-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/25f81c70-eb9f-11f0-9788-055b7fa481f0-rimg-w493-h740-dcd6aa8f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/262a28f0-eb9f-11f0-a157-ddb20a7adf97-rimg-w493-h740-dc342c1a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/silicon-valley-queer-film-festival-kick-off-gayla/100001979948066967 - **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, art, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Signia by Hilton San Jose - **lat**: 37.3328802 - **long**: -121.8893056 - **full address**: Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bbe77201d811afae41c13a8ce3262d80828f2ece86420114a6aeae8eeab2d6c8-rimg-w1200-h664-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767772930 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA being held? - **A:** Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA? - **A:** Tickets for Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA? - **A:** Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA is organized by Robby Kendall, Producer. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Kick-Off GAYLA is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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