Diamond Wave is a San Francisco-based arts organization creating space for nonbinary brilliance, joy, and belonging.

Gothess Jasmine at Drag and Music Showcase (THEYFRIEND 2023) by Robbie Sweeny

Giorgia Sage, Xtra.dae, The Indigo Menace and Rishikesh Tirumalai at You Are Nonbinary! (THEYFRIEND 2024) by Robbie Sweeny

Rawiyah Tariq and Vin Seaman at March 2024 THEYFRIEND Cabaret by Robbie Sweeny

Jae Rouse Iñiguez, Nich Ishimaru, Holly Graphics and KaiKai Bee Michaels at MASCellaneous How We Roll (2022) by Pacita Rudder

Heklina memorial installation with photos by Jose A Guzman Colon and tapestry by Joseph Abbati (soft defiance, 2023) by Vita Hewitt

Edgar Fabián Frías at THEYFRIEND 2021 by Robbie Sweeny

PLEEAY and Mudd the Two Spirit at Gender Upheaval Party (THEYFRIEND 2024) by Robbie Sweeny

Nonbinary community members at Enby Visible (2025) by Marcella Sanchez

Kanyon Coyote Woman Sayers-Roods at Closing Showcase (THEYFRIEND 2023) by Robbie Sweeny

We are nonbinary artists & arts workers

We believe creativity has the power to positively impact the world.

We create platforms for nonbinary and gender-curious individuals to play with and explore gender in order to deepen our individual relationships with gender and create a broader understanding of nonbinary and gender non-conforming people.

ABOUT US

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Events

"When it comes to equity and access, Diamond Wave doesn’t just talk the talk: it breaks down barriers.”

– Frances Phillips (The Walter & Elise Haas Fund)
"I cannot offer high enough praise... they are bright, knowledgeable, dedicated, receptive, passionate and collaborative in their approach. It is evident that Diamond Wave is dedicated to a more just and equitable future... and truly making a difference within the Bay Area ecosystem."

– Tara Dalbo (La Peña Cultural Center)
“Critical to Diamond Waves's success has been their knowledge of the local context and their ability to offer training and support that actually meets the specific needs of the individual artist and arts organization.”

– Esailama G. Artery-Diouf (Ph.D, San Francisco Foundation)
"Diamond Wave is a go-to partner for anyone who wants to build an inclusive process that dismantles traditional power structures in an effort to build a more just and equitable world."

– Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez
(Executive Director, MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana)
"[They] listen deeply and provide feedback and ideas with diplomacy and tact. I am humbled to have worked with people of such high integrity and so committed to our mutual success. I look forward to working with them again!"

– Maria Jenson (SOMArts Cultural Center)

We’ve worked with

Recent Events

Events

Jul 17

July 17, 2026

2026 THEYFRIEND Artist Deadline

July 17, 2026

Apply to be part of the 2026 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival, happening November 12 - 14 in San Francisco and online!

July 17, 2026

Jul 14

July 14, 2026

THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Meetup

July 14, 2026

Celebrate International Nonbinary People’s Day on Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 - 8:30 PM with an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Temescal Brewing. Whether you're a longtime THEYFRIEND attendee, new to exploring your gender, or simply looking to meet other nonbinary folks, you're invited to pull up a chair and hang out.

July 14, 2026

Jul 1

July 1, 2026

2026 THEYFRIEND Application Workshop

July 1, 2026

Join us for a virtual workshop going through the 2026 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival application. We’ll go through the curator’s vision, application questions, and all your questions too.

July 1, 2026

Jun 25

June 25, 2026 – June 26, 2026

Karaokiki: They/Them Energy

June 25, 2026 – June 26, 2026

On Thursday, June 18, Karaokiki is donating 100% of Karaoke Jockey (KJ) cash tips to Diamond Wave in support of the 2026 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival. Come sing your favorite song, cheer on your friends, and help support one of San Francisco's annual celebrations of nonbinary artistry and belonging. Whether you're taking the stage or enjoying the show from the crowd, every cash tip helps sustain THEYFRIEND and its mission to create joyful, interactive experiences that uplift nonbinary people and foster nonbinary belonging.

June 25, 2026 – June 26, 2026

Jun 18

June 18, 2026 – June 19, 2026

Karaokiki + THEYFRIEND

June 18, 2026 – June 19, 2026

THUSSY: A Community Conversation on Nonbinary Vaginas

Apr 23

April 23, 2026

THUSSY: A Community Conversation on Nonbinary Vaginas

April 23, 2026

Join Diamond Wave and Lylac Health for THUSSY, a bold, community-centered conversation on nonbinary vaginas. Happening April 23 in San Francisco, this interactive evening will feature local nonbinary artists, vaginal health professionals, drinks, snacks, and honest dialogue celebrating gender expansive bodies, creativity, and care.

April 23, 2026

Mar 31

March 31, 2026

Trans Day of Visibility

March 31, 2026

Mar 19

March 19, 2026

Queer Soup Night - THEYFRIEND

March 19, 2026

Join Diamond Wave, THEYFRIEND and the Nosh Box for the March edition of Queer Soup Night!

March 19, 2026

Nonbinary Voices for TDOV: Video Deadline

Mar 9

March 9, 2026

Nonbinary Voices for TDOV: Video Deadline

March 9, 2026

Nov 15

November 15, 2025

THEYFRIEND Festival 2025: Performance 2

November 15, 2025

Join us for two nights of nonbinary music, drag, dance, comedy, and more!

November 15, 2025

2025 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival

Nov 15

November 15, 2025

2025 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival

November 15, 2025

Join us in the afternoon on Saturday, November 15 for our Nonbinary Vendor Fair! An exciting part of our 2025 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival

November 15, 2025

Nov 14

November 14, 2025

THEYFRIEND Festival 2025: Performance 1

November 14, 2025

Join us for two nights of nonbinary music, drag, dance, comedy, and more!

November 14, 2025

Call For Vendors (THEYFRIEND 2025 Vendor Fair)

Oct 25

October 25, 2025

Call For Vendors (THEYFRIEND 2025 Vendor Fair)

October 25, 2025

We are seeking nonprofits, makers, wellness practitioners, and other nonbinary community businesses to participate in our vendor fair on 11/15/25 as part of the fifth annual THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival. Join us in celebrating nonbinary community, joy, and grounding!

October 25, 2025

SFAC Grant Workshop: Grant Writing Made Easy (for Arts Orgs)

Oct 7

October 7, 2025

SFAC Grant Workshop: Grant Writing Made Easy (for Arts Orgs)

October 7, 2025

This in-person workshop helps San Francisco arts and cultural organizations navigate grant SFAC applications.

October 7, 2025

Sep 21

September 21, 2025

A Verona of Our Own

September 21, 2025

A Verona of Our Own is a cozy trans & nonbinary gathering to enjoy San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona for free, under the open sky with friends, blankets, and snacks.

September 21, 2025

Sep 9

September 9, 2025

Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour

September 9, 2025

Join us at Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour (Sept 9 @ The Stud) for queer community, cocktails, a drag battle, and to support Diamond Wave & Mission Action!

September 9, 2025

Aug 26

August 26, 2025

The Future Was Always Nonbinary

August 26, 2025

Join Diamond Wave to celebrate Transgender History Month with this virtual session where nonbinary dreamers reimagine the past, present, and future through art, story, and shared joy.

August 26, 2025

International Nonbinary People’s Day: Creative Social

Jul 14

July 14, 2025

International Nonbinary People’s Day: Creative Social

July 14, 2025

Don’t celebrate alone, join Diamond Wave at 5:30 PM on Monday 7/14 for an in-person creative salon at Pacific Felt Factory (Mission District, SF) to celebrate International Nonbinary People’s Day in community.

Diamond Wave is a San Francisco-based arts organization creating space for nonbinary brilliance, joy, and belonging.

We are nonbinary artists & arts workers

We believe creativity has the power to positively impact the world.

We create platforms for nonbinary and gender-curious individuals to play with and explore gender in order to deepen our individual relationships with gender and create a broader understanding of nonbinary and gender non-conforming people.

UPCOMING EVENTS

"When it comes to equity and access, Diamond Wave doesn’t just talk the talk: it breaks down barriers.”

"I cannot offer high enough praise... they are bright, knowledgeable, dedicated, receptive, passionate and collaborative in their approach. It is evident that Diamond Wave is dedicated to a more just and equitable future... and truly making a difference within the Bay Area ecosystem."

“Critical to Diamond Waves's success has been their knowledge of the local context and their ability to offer training and support that actually meets the specific needs of the individual artist and arts organization.”

"Diamond Wave is a go-to partner for anyone who wants to build an inclusive process that dismantles traditional power structures in an effort to build a more just and equitable world."

"[They] listen deeply and provide feedback and ideas with diplomacy and tact. I am humbled to have worked with people of such high integrity and so committed to our mutual success. I look forward to working with them again!"

Recent Events

We are seeking nonprofits, makers, wellness practitioners, and other nonbinary community businesses to participate in our vendor fair on 11/15/25 as part of the fifth annual THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival. Join us in celebrating nonbinary community, joy, and grounding!

Let’s connect!

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Diamond Wave is a San Francisco-based arts organization creating space for nonbinary brilliance, joy, and belonging.

We are nonbinary artists & arts workers

We believe creativity has the power to positively impact the world.

We create platforms for nonbinary and gender-curious individuals to play with and explore gender in order to deepen our individual relationships with gender and create a broader understanding of nonbinary and gender non-conforming people.

UPCOMING EVENTS

"When it comes to equity and access, Diamond Wave doesn’t just talk the talk: it breaks down barriers.”

"I cannot offer high enough praise... they are bright, knowledgeable, dedicated, receptive, passionate and collaborative in their approach. It is evident that Diamond Wave is dedicated to a more just and equitable future... and truly making a difference within the Bay Area ecosystem."

“Critical to Diamond Waves's success has been their knowledge of the local context and their ability to offer training and support that actually meets the specific needs of the individual artist and arts organization.”

"Diamond Wave is a go-to partner for anyone who wants to build an inclusive process that dismantles traditional power structures in an effort to build a more just and equitable world."

"[They] listen deeply and provide feedback and ideas with diplomacy and tact. I am humbled to have worked with people of such high integrity and so committed to our mutual success. I look forward to working with them again!"

Recent Events

We are seeking nonprofits, makers, wellness practitioners, and other nonbinary community businesses to participate in our vendor fair on 11/15/25 as part of the fifth annual THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival. Join us in celebrating nonbinary community, joy, and grounding!

Let’s connect!

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