Celebrating Sylvester with the Transgender District & GLBT Historical Society
Fri, Mar 14
|The Academy SF
Step Back in Time to the Glittering Era of Disco! Get ready to party like it’s Studio 54 at our disco-themed party! This unforgettable night will feature a Best-Dressed disco costume contest, and a celebration of the legendary Sylvester, the Queen of Disco.
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
The Academy SF, 2166 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Guests
About the Event
Step Back in Time to the Glittering Era of Disco!
Get ready to party like it’s Studio 54 at our disco-themed party on Friday, March 14, from 7-10pm, presented by the San Francisco Transgender District! This unforgettable night will feature a Best Dress disco costume contest, and a celebration of the legendary Sylvester, the Queen of Disco.
In honor of Sylvester’s iconic legacy, we’ll showcase special archival material graciously provided by the GLBT Historical Society, offering a rare glimpse into the life and artistry of this trailblazing performer. Relive the magic of March 11, 1979, when Mayor Dianne Feinstein declared “Sylvester Day”in San Francisco, commemorating his groundbreaking performance at the War Memorial Opera House—a night that elevated disco to the city’s most hallowed halls of art and culture.
Sylvester, a Black, genderqueer visionary, defied norms and paved his own path with unapologetic joy and confidence. His timeless hit, “You…