Before the Rainbow Flag: California's Gay History November 2, 2007

California's rich history of sexual minorities is traced through lively images and fascinating stories. From the Amazonian Queen Califia, whose name the state bears, to the evolution of same-sex relationships, California has always been a harbinger of sexual bohemia.

Jim Van Buskirk, former director of the James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center at the SF Public Library, is co-author of "Gay by the Bay: A History of Queer Culture in the San Francisco Bay Area," and co-editor of "Love, Castro Street: Reflections of San Francisco." Included with museum admission.

Official Website: http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/calendar.cgi?month=11