Name: Compton's Cafeteria Riot
Start: 2025-04-12T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-12T21:00:00-07:00
Location: 398 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94102

In 1966, three years before Stonewall, the Tenderloin district of San Francisco became the stage for one of the first acts of organized LGBTQ+ resistance in the United States. The queens and transgender women who gathered at Compton’s Cafeteria weren’t just meeting for a meal—they were building community and finding strength in their shared struggles.
When police harassment pushed them too far, they took a stand. Their bravery sparked a riot that changed the course of LGBTQ+ history.
This is the story of their resilience, their defiance, and their fight for the right to exist.
https://www.comptonscafeteriariot.com/
Written by Collette LeGrande, Donna Personna, and Mark Nassar; Directed by Ezra Reaves
Join us for an immersive theatrical experience that brings this groundbreaking moment to life. Witness the courage, hear the voices, and be inspired by a legacy of resistance that continues to shape our world today.