2026 EVENTS
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The KSF Valkyrie Watch Party
WEDNESDAY MAY 13TH | 7PM-9PM | OAKLAND, CA
The K. Stewart Foundation is teaming up with the City of Oakland + The White Horse Lounge to GIVEAWAY (2) VALKYRIES TICKETS at halftime.
It's Game Time! Join us for an unforgettable night of sports, culture, and competition at the official KSF Valkyrie Watch Party!
Join us for an unforgettable night of community, culture, and competition at the KSF Valkyrie Watch Party!
Come cheer on the Golden State Valkyries alongside a beautiful community of Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women leaders. It's time! Step out and connect with community, as The K. Stewart Foundation kicks off our 2026 events season. This event supports the ongoing work of The K. Stewart Foundation in uplifting women and creating sustainable opportunities.
๐ FREE ENTRY โ Donations Encouraged at the Door | Suggested Donation: $10-$20
๐ฅ Halftime Raffle Alert!
One lucky attendee will win Valkyrie game tickets, so make sure youโre in the building and ready!
The 2nd Annual Out + Excellent Charity Gala
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH | 5PM-8PM | OAKLAND, CA
Celebrate authentic Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ leadership, cultural excellence, and community impact.
The Out + Excellent Gala is a signature evening celebrating visionary leadership, cultural excellence, and community impact. This inspiring gathering brings together changemakers, creatives, and supporters for an elegant night of connection, live performances, honoree recognition, and fundraising through a curated dinner experience and silent auction.
Proceeds from the event support programs that expand leadership development, arts access, and economic opportunity for Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led communities nationwide.
Join us in Oakland for an unforgettable evening where celebration meets purpose and excellence moves us forward.
The Out + Excellent LGBTQ+ Conference
FRIDAY AUG. 14TH, 2026 - SUNDAY AUG. 16TH, 2026
OAKLAND, CA
A curated (3) day experience rooted in Pride and Purpose. Gather, Connect, and Build with national LGBTQ+ icons in an immersive experience driving personal and community impacts
In 2025, this (3) day conference sparked a LGBTQ+ movement that refuses to be erased.
Join bold thinkers, culture shapers, creatives, advocates, and emerging leaders from across the country for an energizing experience rooted in pride and purpose. During this (3) day Pride Weekend expect dynamic speakers, LGBTQ+ icons, live performances, and curated opportunities to connect, build power, and drive change. Whether you are building your career, growing your impact, or investing in the future of your family; this is where momentum begins.
โจ Be seen. โจ Be connected. โจ Be inspired.
Space is limited. All presenters are nominated by our Community. Secure your spot and be part of a national gathering that is shaping what comes next.
2026 First International
BallroomCON
BallroomCON is a high-energy cultural experience celebrating the artistry, history, and community power of Ballroom culture. As part of this yearโs conference, BallroomCON brings together performers, commentators, and creative leaders for an unforgettable showcase of expression, style, and authenticity in motion.
More than a performance, this dynamic activation honors the legacy of Ballroom as a space of belonging, innovation, and leadership while creating an electrifying moment of connection for conference attendees.
DETAILS COMING SOON. STAY TUNED.
The K. Stewart Foundation
The K. Stewart Foundation is building something that has never fully existed before. Welcome home to a pathway, and a future for families who deserve more than survival.
We invite donors, sponsors, partners, and community members to stand with us as we grow this work responsibly, sustainably, and unapologetically rooted in love and equity.
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