LGBT San Francisco Events - The Compton's Cafeteria Riot immersive play

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot immersive play

Friday, July 4, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Be the first to attend this event.

Event Description

Tonight at Compton’s Cafeteria,
History will be made…
In 1966, three years before Stonewall, the Tenderloin district of San Francisco became the stage for one of the first acts of organized LGBTQ+ resistancein 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.

Writtenby Collette LeGrande, Donna Personna, and Mark Nassar
Directed by Ezra Reaves

Produced by Tenderloin Museum

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.

Will you take a seat at the table and see history unfold?

(May dates sold out but tickets available in June and July.)

https://http://www.comptonscafeteriariot.com/

Event Location

835 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA, United States