ARE YOU TRANS & Looking for fun and support?
Diablo Valley Girls
If you can make it to the Bay Area, the Diablo Valley Girls (DVG) might be a good fit! We are a social and support group serving the crossdressing and transgender community in Northern California. We have attendees from all over the East Bay, and neighboring cities.
Members Only Portal
Here is your place to share photos and connect with Diablo Valley Girls Transgender Community. Please contact diablovalleygirls@gmail.com for access to the registration page. Our members receive access to a calendar of events with dates and location, community bulletin board, membership photos and bios and event details. You can also create special activity groups. Do you love to play cards, tennis or golf? Here is a page to connect with members of similar interests. Diablo Valley Girls is a place for Transgender individuals and crossdressers.
“I have been attending DVG meetings since 2000 and have made some very dear, life-long friends. When I went to my first meeting, I was nervous and did not know what to expect. The ladies made me feel very welcome and I was put at ease. That was almost 25 years ago and being with these great friends has been such a blessing! My spouse has also found support!” – Kathy, East Bay
The Diablo Valley Girls is a confidential “members only” group open to anyone who identifies as transgender and would like fellowship and support. DVG is a social, non-sexual, non-political, and confidential group created for support and fostering community. We have meetings throughout the year at homes, restaurants, and venues.
We range in age from our twenties through our eighties and come from a variety of backgrounds and professions. We may be married or single, and may describe ourselves as gay, straight, or bisexual. What we have in common is a desire to celebrate who we are and to support each other. Our group is open to anyone who identifies as transgender, including crossdressers, trans women, and those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity. We invite partners, family members, friends, and allies to join us. Our spirit of inclusiveness creates a welcoming space where all of our members can enjoy themselves, and be themselves.
Founded by Donna Freeman and “Just” Janet the DVG community has participated in local transgender focused events for more than 30 years.
Contact Kathy Randall if you would like to get access to the calendar of events, or just to say “hi.” We have twice a month social meetings at a restaurant in Walnut Creek. Contact Kathy for details: DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hi members! Send us your events to post to the calendar.
Trans Visibility Week is over, but not the need to be a part of our community. Take the time to show our community’s colors! Check out the wonderful opportunities listed below. Fly the flag to show your support for the trans community. Bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Exercise empowerment!
Thursday, April 17 – Women of the Rainbow. – 6:30 – 7:30PM – A group for older adult LGBTQI+ women to connect, celebrate, and support each other.
Contact christopher@rainbowcc.org for private Zoom link.
Friday, April 18 – River City FEM Friday – Come join your sisters for a fabulous Femme Friday at one of our favorite Sacramento hotels. The hotel restaurant/bar has delicious food, great drinks, and is very friendly and welcoming to our group. So, start thinking of what outfit you will be wearing and we’ll see you there! No RSVP is required, just show up anytime after 6:00pm.
Monday, April 21 – DVG Monday Night Social – Meet up with the Diablo Valley Girls every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Email DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com for time and location.) Location and othe details are also on the “Members Only” calendar page – so sign up!)
Monday, April 22-27 – National Black Trans Advocacy Conference and Awards Gala 2025 – We’re excited to invite you to the 12th National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala, happening April 22-27, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville in beautiful Dallas, Texas! Click here and scroll down for schedule and times.
Friday, April 25 – Rainbow Center Senior Lunch – 1:30 PM – See Calendar for time and location (in Concord CA).
April 24-27, 2025 – TG Detroit – Come and join the best transgender community in the Midwest for a three-night weekend of community and fun. Questions can be emailed to sniki56@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Host Hotel: Best Western, 3000 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, Detroit
Friday, April 25 – River City GEM Drab Gab Lunch – Drab Gabs are a group that meets for lunch, support, friendship, and discussion and are on the 4th Friday of every month. Attendees are asked to come in DRAB (male attire only). Drab Gabs are open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about our group, and are especially intended for those who are new or may not be ready to or be able to attend events dressed en femme (yet). The lunch will be held at a restaurant in the Sacramento area.
April 29 – May 5, 2025 – 19th Annual Heartland Transgender Spring Soiree & Music Jam – Welcome to our 19th Annual Heartland Transgender Spring Soiree & Music Jam! Our hotel is LGBTQIA positive, they have had LBGTQIA events there recently, and the owners are members of our community
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Midtown
2809 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Local Direct (405) 607-4000
Monday, May 5 – DVG Monday Night Social – Meet up with the Diablo Valley Girls every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Email DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com for time and location.) Location and othe details are also on the “Members Only” calendar page – so sign up!)
May 8 – 10, 2025 – Mountain West Transforming Care Conference – The Mountain West Transforming Care Conference is a regional interdisciplinary conference that brings together primary care providers, advanced care clinicians, mental health providers, and more to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.
Join us for a 3-day conference in picturesque southern Utah, where LGBTQ+ affirming providers gather to blend education with community bonding and personal renewal. Next year’s conference will focus on education and residency training and will apply to both primary care and mental health providers.
Spring Hill Suites, Springdale Zion National Park, 1141 Canyon Springs Drive Springdale, Utah, USA, 84767
May 11 – 18, 2025 – Espirit – Welcome to Esprit, one of the nation’s leading transgender conferences. Esprit focuses on changing lives for the better and creating pride and self-respect for anyone who is transgender. Educational, inspirational, and experimental, Esprit is steeped in prospects for personal growth and friendship. But most of all, Esprit is about fun in a magnificent setting among a friendly and accepting local population. It’s an opportunity for you to spread your wings for an entire week and have a ball!
Esprit is held in beautiful Port Angeles near Seattle, Washington. After a scenic 2-hour drive and ferry ride from Seattle, you will be nestled in one of the most striking locations in the Pacific Northwest and surrounded by the Olympic Mountains, the San Juan Islands, and Puget Sound…close enough to make transportation easy, yet far enough to make this retreat feel like a vacation.
Thursday, May 15 – Women of the Rainbow. – 6:30 – 7:30PM – A group for older adult LGBTQI+ women to connect, celebrate, and support each other.
Contact christopher@rainbowcc.org for private Zoom link.
Friday, May 16 – River City FEM Friday – Come join your sisters for a fabulous Femme Friday at one of our favorite Sacramento hotels. The hotel restaurant/bar has delicious food, great drinks, and is very friendly and welcoming to our group. So, start thinking of what outfit you will be wearing and we’ll see you there! No RSVP is required, just show up anytime after 6:00pm.
Saturday, May 17th – Spring Fling – RiverCity GEMS This year’s theme is Hawaiian Luau. Bask in the island spirit of Leann’s beautiful private backyard with all the Gems sisters. The event will include a Hawaiian Barbecue dinner at around 6:30, featuring Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Beef, and a selection of delicious sides. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own beer, wine or cocktails. There is be music, some “dancing,” and even some island-themed games and prizes! – Don’t miss out!
Details and sign-up: LINK
Monday, May 19 – DVG Monday Night Social – Meet up with the Diablo Valley Girls every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Email DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com for time and location.) Location and othe details are also on the “Members Only” calendar page – so sign up!)
Friday, May 23 – River City GEM Drab Gab Lunch – Drab Gabs are a group that meets for lunch, support, friendship, and discussion and are on the 4th Friday of every month. Attendees are asked to come in DRAB (male attire only). Drab Gabs are open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about our group, and are especially intended for those who are new or may not be ready to or be able to attend events dressed en femme (yet). The lunch will be held at a restaurant in the Sacramento area.
Saturday-Sunday, May 31 – June 1 – National Transgender Health Summit – NTHS 2025– The 2025 National Transgender Health Summit will present cutting-edge research and evidence-based educational sessions across various disciplines, with a focus on HIV. This seventh summit aims to create sustainable networks among healthcare professionals, mental health experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders to advance transgender health. Attendees can expect a professional forum for sharing best practices, innovative techniques, and cutting-edge research. The theme is ‘Igniting Change: Activating Transgender Health and Healing Across the Lifespan.’
Location: Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Monday, June 2 – DVG Monday Night Social – Meet up with the Diablo Valley Girls every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Email DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com for time and location.) Location and othe details are also on the “Members Only” calendar page – so sign up!)
Thursday, June 19 – Women of the Rainbow. – 6;30 – 7:30PM – A group for older adult LGBTQI+ women to connect, celebrate, and support each other.
Contact christopher@rainbowcc.org for private Zoom link.
Monday, June 23 – DVG Monday Night Social – Meet up with the Diablo Valley Girls every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Email DiabloValleyGirls@gmail.com for time and location.) Location and othe details are also on the “Members Only” calendar page – so sign up!)
Friday, June 27 – River City GEM Drab Gab Lunch – Drab Gabs are a group that meets for lunch, support, friendship, and discussion and are on the 4th Friday of every month. Attendees are asked to come in DRAB (male attire only). Drab Gabs are open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about our group, and are especially intended for those who are new or may not be ready to or be able to attend events dressed en femme (yet). The lunch will be held at a restaurant in the Sacramento area.
Trans March 2025 – 21st Anniversary
Trans March 2025 will be on Friday, June 27, 2025!
SF Pride 2025 – June 28-29 (Saturday, Sunday)
Boasting over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 stages and venues, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest LGBT gathering in the United States. This monumental event highlights the importance of racial and economic justice within the broader LGBTQ+ community. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, the celebration fosters unity and solidarity in the ongoing fight for equal rights and social justice for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Main Parade in on Sunday 29th.
July 17-20, 2025 – TG Detroit – Come and join the best transgender community in the Midwest for a three-night weekend of community and fun. Questions can be emailed to sniki56@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Host Hotel: Best Western, 3000 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, Detroit
July 30-AUGUST 3, 2025 – Atlanta Comfort Conference – The Atlanta Comfort Conference is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the transgender community and annual educational and social experience in Atlanta, GA. Our programs feature transgender community leaders, educators and physicians from across the country as we explore our history and future and celebrate our solidarity!
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346
More Events to come!
About Diablo Valley Girls
Diablo Valley Girls’ (DVG) primary focus is to connect people who share interests and hobbies, without the intention of a romantic or sexual relationship. This site is monitored for content.
DVG was formed to improve the lives of transgender individuals and their families by providing social opportunities, peer support, education, resources, outreach programs, and other services focused on the specific needs of the male-to-female transgender community.
MISSION: Our primary goal is to create opportunities for transgender women to get together and socialize in a personally affirming, safe, and supportive environment. We also strive to raise awareness and understanding of the transgender community through our online presence and our positive interactions with the public at our events. We’re all about changing lives and changing perceptions.
There is a lot of political activity surrounding the trans community. It can (and does) feel overwhelming. The temptation to hide and binge-watch Netflix’s is very real and compelling. Although our future may look bleak and those opposing our very existence appear to be in control, we cannot give up hope. For there is hope. We have the hope born from our loving and accepting community. LINK
Need Support? – Join us!