LGBTQ+ Chosen Family Events

Albatross Bar's weekly Sunday ritual: kick things off at 1pm with $5 mimosas and bloody marys, then settle in as Diana Carfire hosts drag bingo at 3:30pm with real cash prizes on the line. Cheap drinks, a fun crowd, and...

Sunday nights at Pieces mean drag bingo — part game show, part cabaret, and entirely hilarious. A rotating cast of local drag performers calls the numbers, cracks jokes, and keeps the energy high while you actually have a shot at...

Sunday evening at The Eagle where leather and cigar culture meet. A laid-back rooftop gathering for folks who appreciate a good smoke, strong drinks, and the company of like-minded people in one of the city's most iconic leather spaces. No...

Sunday evening life drawing with a queer twist — grab a drink, sketch a rotating cast of guest models through their poses, and compete for a bar tab with your best work. Hosted by BrieYOB, it's a low-pressure, high-fun creative...

A Sunday night drag showcase at Pieces Bar that's become a West Village institution. Expect rotating drag performers, strong drinks, a packed dance floor, and that signature Christopher Street energy — a neighborhood gathering full of warmth, community, and good...

Spunk is Pieces Bar's signature Sunday night showcase — a rotating lineup of drag performers, a packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that knows how to have a genuinely good time. Strong drinks, fierce performances, and high energy...

Sunday nights belong to the service industry crew and their friends — the people who spend their week making everyone else's night happen. Shift Drink is Metropolitan's laid-back hospitality hangout with games, cheap drink specials ($7 Bud Light & well...

Monday night pickup basketball for LGBTQ+ players and allies of all skill levels at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. No tryouts, no drama — just show up ready to play, get a workout in, and connect with community on the...

Every Sunday from noon to 3pm, SoFo Tap keeps it simple: free hot dogs, cold drinks, and a relaxed neighborhood hang. No cover, no pretense—just a solid reason to stop by, grab a bite, and settle in with the crowd...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Free Texas Hold'em every Sunday night at Meeting House Tavern — no gambling, no stress, just a damn good game night. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a competitive card shark, you'll find a welcoming table full of...

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a karaoke night where the energy is high, the crowd is genuinely supportive, and nothing's off limits—country, power ballads, showtunes,...

This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement. Coffee, tea, water and fellowship are provided. Contact the Center with questions. email: info@lgbtqlc.com or call: 847-975-3561

Lunch and real conversation for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Center on Halsted as part of the City of Chicago's Golden Diner's Program. It's more than a meal — it's a chance to connect with fellow...

Young Adult Drop-In at the Center on Cottage Grove is a casual, low-pressure hangout for LGBTQ+ young adults aged 18-24 in Chicago. Come relax, connect with your community, and get support, with hot meals, hygiene items, bus cards, computer access,...

Dragonflies is a peer-led support group for transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals—a space to learn, share, and connect with others who get it. Meetings happen Tuesday evenings at the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County. For questions or to join, call...

Hunters Nightclub's legendary Sunday T-Dance is a neighborhood institution — five hours of cheap drinks and a packed dance floor from 2pm to 7pm and beyond. Kick off the afternoon with $3 Coronas and Tito's, then keep the energy going...

A deliciously fun evening of friendly competition at Eagle Wilton Manors. Bakers bring their best banana bread creations to be judged and celebrated by the community, hosted by Mr. Eagle 2025 Razr Steele and Mr. Eagle 2026 Jafar Jafar. It's...

The weekend's best reason to extend your Sunday — happy hour pricing on cocktails until 8pm (half-off cocktails, $3 domestics, $4 imports), then a $5 cover gets you into the speakeasy for the rest of the night. Cheap drinks, a...

Sunday nights at Eagle belong to Sinful Sundays — a weekly ritual that starts with happy hour specials from 5-9 PM across CODE Bar and the Tavern, then shifts into full nightlife mode at 8 PM when the Main Bar...

Monday nights belong to the people who work them. Sin is Hunters Nightclub's standing invite to service industry folx — bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and everyone else keeping the city fed and drunk. Happy hour pricing runs all night, so...

Monday nights belong to the regulars at Hunters Nightclub who come for Don Casteel's hosting, cheap drinks, and the chance to belt out whatever's been stuck in their head all week. It's unpretentious, low-key karaoke where everyone's rooting for each...

A weekly Tuesday night for hospitality, service, and nightlife workers to unwind without the hassle. Enjoy half-priced cocktails and cheap domestics until 8pm, then a $5 cover kicks in after — though industry folks with a work ID often skip...

The Bears of South Florida's monthly happy hour social — no cover, good drinks at happy hour prices, and a room full of people who actually want to be there. Third Wednesday of every month, 6 to 8 pm, spread...

Eric brings the energy to Rosewood Bar every Sunday night — a laid-back neighborhood gathering that mixes live music, sports on the screens, and a welcoming crowd that knows how to have a good time. It's the reliable weekly reset...

Rosewood Bar's Monday night institution — hosts Donna and Daniel run a lively, low-key bingo game every week that's become the neighborhood's go-to reason to grab a drink and settle in with the regulars. Expect friendly competition, cheap drinks, plenty...

A confidential, judgment-free space to talk through what's on your mind with trained peer counselors who get it. William Way's peer counseling program connects LGBTQ+ community members with peers who've been there — no clinical distance, just real support for...

Monday night trivia at Marsha's is the kind of low-pressure, reliably fun thing that keeps regulars coming back. Free to play with no cover charge, the fun kicks off at 7pm with good questions, cheap drinks, and a room full...

A regular Tuesday morning gathering for gay and queer men over 55 to connect, share stories, and build friendships over coffee and conversation. Mornings Out meets weekly at William Way, creating a welcoming, low-key space where older men in the...

A dance and movement class designed for folks 50 and up who want to get moving, stretch, and feel good in their bodies. Danceteria brings together music, rhythm, and community in a low-pressure, judgment-free space where you can move at...

A confidential, judgment-free space to talk through what's on your mind with trained peer counselors who get it. William Way's peer counseling program connects LGBTQ+ community members with peers who've been there — no clinical distance, just real support for...

Sunday Karaoke at Savoy Orlando in Ivanhoe Village is your afternoon mic-grab, 2 to 7 PM with no cover. Sing your heart out or cheer from a stool, and wrap up your weekend with $3 Long Islands and mimosas, $5...

Savoy Orlando's Paradise Patio fills up every Sunday afternoon for the bears community's favorite low-key hangout. Hosted by Beartender Chris from 4 to 5:30 PM, enjoy free burgers and hot dogs while supplies last, cold drinks, and a welcoming, no-cover...

Kick off your week the queer way at Savoy Orlando's Mad Movie Monday! Head into the Starlight Room for a laid-back movie night starting at 7 PM, with cheap drink specials ($4 vodka until 11 PM, then $5) keeping the...

Monday nights at Savoy Orlando are for the service industry crew — bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and hospitality workers who keep this city running and finally get a night off. Expect drink specials, a laid-back and genuinely social crowd, and...

Tuesday nights at Savoy belong to George Wallace, CEO of The Center Orlando, and the regulars who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and a room full of people who actually know their stuff. No cover, no pretense—just competitive...

Wednesday nights at Savoy Orlando belong to Bingo Untucked — a high-energy twist on classic bingo hosted by Chantel Reshae. Expect music, crowd interaction, plenty of laughs, and the kind of playful chaos that makes midweek feel like the weekend....

Micky's WeHo's Sunday patio takeover is the neighborhood's best all-day party, running from 3 PM until 2 AM. Expect rotating DJs spinning house, hip-hop, and Latin beats, go-go dancers, surprise drag performances, and a crowd that knows how to have...

Eagle LA's weekly leather community tradition — a laid-back Sunday night hangout for leather, gear, and bear folks alike. No cover, five-dollar domestic drafts, and a no-pretense vibe make it easy to unwind, connect, and maybe swap some gear along...

Eagle LA's weekly Monday happy hour — Lucki Break brings the leather and bear community together for affordable drinks, free pool, and a laid-back, no-pretense atmosphere. It's the easy Monday reset regulars keep coming back for: strong drinks, good company,...

Tuesday nights at Micky's belong to the country line dancers—seasoned boots and first-timers alike. DJ Rick Dominguez keeps the energy high with classic and modern country hits while you two-step and boot-scootin' boogie across the dance floor. Free entry, signature...

LA's most reliably fun Tuesday night out — Legendary Bingo brings drag queens calling numbers, hilarious trash-talk, and a room full of regulars who know how to have a good time. Grab a burger, dab your card, and support charity...

Midweek, but make it a party. Toy Boy Tuesdays is the weekly dance party at Micky's Weho in West Hollywood, with live DJs, gogo dancers and cocktails from 9pm to 1am. It's 21 and up, a themed night that turns...

Weekend drag brunch at Dani's Queer Bar, Boston's dedicated queer bar — rotating drag performers, no cover charge, and two seatings (11:30am and 1:30pm) every Saturday and Sunday. Expect great food, strong drinks, and a room full of community members...

Flannel Bear Tea is Club Café's monthly Bear and Otter afternoon in Boston's South End, held on the third Sunday of the month. DJ Darrin Friedman spins 70s disco through today's favorites from 4 to 10pm in the Moonshine Room...

Monday nights at Club Café belong to Drag Bingo — a weekly night of hilarious drag performances, multiple bingo games, and real prizes, all hosted by the fabulous Mizery. Grab a table with friends, order from the full dinner menu...

Boston Gaymers hosts a monthly Queer Board Game Night in the Moonshine Room at Club Café, serving up Jackbox games, social board games, and plenty of reasons to stick around. It's a low-key, low-pressure gathering for queer folks who want...

Dani's Queer Bar's weekly Tuesday night tradition — free drag bingo hosted by rotating drag performers (including Wilhelmina). Call out numbers, win real prizes, and enjoy a room full of regulars who know how to have a good time. No...

Sunday nights at Felix's belong to the crowd that knows how to close out the weekend right. DJ Kenzie Q keeps the dance floor moving with solid beats and good energy, while good drinks and a welcoming crowd make this...

Tuesday nights at the Eagle belong to the regulars who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and the questionable team names they've been workshopping since last week. Unpretentious and reliably fun — exactly what a neighborhood bar should do...

Grab the mic every Tuesday at Felix's Atlanta for a night of karaoke that's equal parts sing-along and social hangout. Hosted by Luke Smart, this weekly tradition draws regulars, first-timers, and everyone in between for a deep song catalog, a...

Wednesday nights at Mary's belong to the karaoke crowd — over 15,000 songs to choose from, a room full of people who actually want to hear you sing, and the kind of supportive energy that turns strangers into friends by...

Wednesdays are back, baby. X Midtown is officially open on Hump Day, serving up martinis, wine, and specialty cocktails made for flirting. Come sip into something fun, work the room, and let midweek feel like Saturday night.