Programs & Events Calendar
All events sponsored and organized by the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center are open to the entire Princeton University Community unless explicitly noted for students only.
Please note, sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
Graduate Student Wine Tasting Series: Beyond the Basic Grape (Part 2)
While thousands of wine varietals exist, it can be easy to fall into buying the same bottles of pinot gris and cabernet sauvignon every week. Join the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center in a guided tasting of 6+ wines that are off the beaten path. From txakolina to furmint to agiorgitiko, expand your palate while learning about the GSRC.
Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Meadows Graduate Student Lounge
Who: Open to all graduate students regardless of identity. ID required for beverages!
Badass Women's History Tour & Small Business Panel
Sunday, September 27th: Badass Women's Tour & Small Business Panel (Philadelphia, PA)
Join the GSRC on Sunday, September 27th @ 9:00 AM for a day trip to Philadelphia to attend the Badass Women’s History Tour followed by a Small Business Panel highlighting spaces that impact women, fem, queer, and trans communities. Seats are limited to 20 and priority will go to undergraduate & graduate students but the RSVP open to all students, staff, and faculty. RSVP today!
Tour Description: “Come one, come all, and join us on this unique tour of Philadelphia! Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love. Uncover the incredible entrepreneurs, doctors, politicians, artists, and activists that have made the city what it is today. Hear the untold stories you won’t get anywhere else.”
Small Business Highlight: The Stoop Pigeon (The Philly Women’s Sports Hub) and Giovanni’s Room (a space focused on HIV prevention, outreach, case management, research, and education for people living with HIV/AIDS)
Graduate Student Wine Tasting Series: All That Sparkles (Part 1)
Join the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center in a guided tasting of 6+ sparkling wines from around the world. Learn about upcoming GSRC programs and resources while you sip sparklers from Brazil, England, Austria, and more. If you've ever wanted to compare a glass of fancy champagne to a $10 bubbly, this event is for you!
Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: The Gender + Sexuality Resource Center, 243 - 247 (Frist Campus Center)
Who: Open to all graduate students (of legal drinking age) regardless of identity. ID required for beverages!
Back to Belonging Fest
Come meet the GSRC staff and learn about:
Upcoming Fall Programs
The GSRC Resource Cart
Group Cosponsorship Opportunities
NWSA Conference Travel Application
Be the first to learn our Drag Show Headliners
Free Boba | Photobooth | Polaroid Station | Airbrush tattoos | and more!
2026 NWSA Conference Travel Virtual Information Session
The Gender + Sexuality Resource Center will be hosting an optional information session for students interested in learning more about NWSA 2026 and traveling with the GSRC!
This session will take place
Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Virtually via Zoom
If you have any questions, please contact Alex Rosado-Torres via email at alexrosadot@princeton.edu
The Annual GSRC Drag Show
Join us for the annual Gender + Sexuality Resource Center Drag Show featuring a special headliner from RuPaul's Drag Race and performances by local drag artists & Princeton students! Reserve your seat before they run out. RSVP here
PrideFest Afters @ the GSRC: RPDR S18 Finale Viewing Party
Join GSRC Interns & Peer Educators for a viewing of the S18 Finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race! There will be:
Pizza, wings, tarot, polaroid pics, and more!
Princeton PrideFest
Join us for the 5th annual Princeton PrideFest! We will have games, drag performances, resources, and more. This event is open to the entire Princeton University community & beyond.
Period Party
The Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) will be hosting its second Period Party, an educational and community-centered event designed to normalize conversations about menstruation, provide access to menstrual products, and foster a supportive environment for students. The program will include interactive activities, resource-sharing, and opportunities for attendees to learn about different menstrual products, cycle management strategies, and body literacy.
The Period Party is open to all students, with particular emphasis on fostering inclusivity for students who may have limited access to menstrual products or resources. Through this event, the GSRC seeks to combine education, empowerment, and community care, promoting wellness and body positivity across campus.
Badass Women's History Tour (Philly)
Join the GSRC on Sunday, March 22nd @ 9:00 AM for a day trip to Philadelphia to attend the Badass Women’s History Tour. Seats are limited, RSVP today!
Tour Description:
“Come one, come all, and join us on this unique tour of Philadelphia! Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love. Uncover the incredible entrepreneurs, doctors, politicians, artists, and activists that have made the city what it is today. Hear the untold stories you won’t get anywhere else.”
Women’s History Walk Part 2
We invite all students, alumni, staff, and faculty to join us for a guided tour of women’s history and impact at Princeton. This iteration of the tour will focus on unsung trailblazers and highlight women's legacy in our campus community. RSVP here
Women's History Month Kickoff: Bouquet Building
Drop by the GSRC for our WHM Kickoff to build a flower bouquet for yourself or another gender equity advocate! Light lunch provided & first 15 guests will receive a free WHM t-shirt! RSVP here
The Gay Harlem Renaissance Exhibit
Join the GSRC on Sunday, February 15th @ 9:00 AM for a day trip to New York City to attend The Gay Harlem Renaissance Exhibit. Seats are limited, RSVP today! Transportation provided, but meals are not. Please plan accordingly.
Exhibition Description:
”The Gay Harlem Renaissance examines the Black LGBTQ+ artists, writers, and performers central to the Harlem Renaissance and everyday Black gay life in the early 20th century. Marking the centennial of The New Negro—the landmark 1925 anthology edited by Alain Locke—the exhibition traces the queer creativity, friendship circles, and mentorships that flourished in Harlem’s salons, social clubs, and thriving nightlife and that helped power the Harlem Renaissance.”
Free Haircuts Program
The Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) is partnering with Studio Copacabana to provide free hairstyling services for students of all hair types, curl patterns, and gender identities. Scheduled for February 24th and 25th from 1–7 PM, the event is intended to create an inclusive and affirming space where students can access professional hair care.
This initiative aims to support students’ well-being and self-expression, particularly for those whose gender identity or hair type may not always be accommodated in typical salon settings. By offering these services free of charge, the GSRC and Studio Copacabana seek to reduce barriers to hair care while fostering a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Jordan Eagles: Centrifuge
Join the GSRC on Friday, February. 6th @ 5:00 PM for a private tour of the Centrifuge Exhibit @ Bainbridge! Dinner provided to those who RSVP!
Exhibit Description:
“Through the lens of blood donation guidelines, artist Jordan Eagles (@jordaneagles) advocates for equality and inspires dialogue on the harmful effects of identity-based policies. The exhibition traces artist Eagles’s exploration of the visual power of blood and its use as an artistic medium and metaphor across sculpture, installation, photography, and video.”
The Stories We Tell: An Intergenerational Conversation
Join the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center & Queer Princeton Alumni for an intergenerational conversation and networking opportunity between students and alumni exploring the changing landscape of LGBTQIA+ advocacy, language, and experiences throughout Princeton’s history.
Program Schedule:
4:00 - 4:45 PM, Panel Conversation [100 Arthur Lewis Auditorium]
4:45 - 6:00 PM, GSRC + QPA Networking Mixer [Shultz Cafe]
In Conversation with Tourmaline: Exploring the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
Join the GSRC, CAF, and other campus partners for the 2025 LGBTQIA+ History Month keynote [10.23.25 @ 5:00pm] with Tourmaline – an award-winning artist, filmmaker, and cultural force whose visionary work illuminates Black, Queer, and Trans histories.
This program is open to all Princeton University students, staff, faculty, and alumni regardless of identity.
Please note, sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
Flower Crown Workshop
Join the GSRC x CAF for the final book club of the semester as we connect over dinner & flower crown crafting!
CAF x GSRC Book Club: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (2nd meeting)
Want to participate in discussions on the first definitive biography of LGBTQIA+ historical figure Marsha P. Johnson? Engage with us this Fall! All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to sign-up for our book club! Individuals who sign-up are provided a free copy of Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (book pick-up dates to be scheduled) RSVP here!
CAF x GSRC Book Club: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
Want to participate in discussions on the first definitive biography of LGBTQIA+ historical figure Marsha P. Johnson? Engage with us this Fall! All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to sign-up for our book club! Individuals who sign-up are provided a free copy of Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (book pick-up dates to be scheduled) RSVP here!
On-Campus Book Club discussions* to take place:
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pmEST
--> September 18, 2025
Location: Carl A. Fields Center
--> October 2, 2025
Location: Carl A. Fields Center
Back to Belonging Fest
This event brings together students of all identities to learn about the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center’s year-round programs, initiatives, and resources. Join us to learn about:
Upcoming Programs
Co-sponsorships & Collaborations
Ways to Get Involved
On & Off Campus Resources