Community Centers in New York City

A creative writing space for sapphic, trans, and non-binary writers to share work, get feedback, and find inspiration together. Whether you're dusting off a dormant project or looking to workshop something new, you'll find prompts, community, and people who get...

A gathering for queer folks who are drawn to lunar cycles and spiritual practice. Hosted by Sterling Bowen, a writer and astrologer rooted in the Hive Mind community, these new and full moon circles blend open discussion, reflection, meditation, and...

A writing group where queer and trans playwrights at any stage of their career can develop work freely and hear their plays read aloud by fellow writers. No pressure to find actors, no gatekeeping—just playwrights supporting playwrights in a space...

Show up with your laptop, notebook, or whatever gets the words out — no judgment, no critiques, no readings. Just quiet writing time surrounded by queer community in a cozy bookstore. It's the kind of space where you can actually...

Susan Stryker, the award-winning historian and author of the groundbreaking Transgender History, returns to Hive Mind to discuss the new edition of her essential work. A rare chance to hear directly from one of the most important voices in trans...

Do you wish you had more time to read? BYOB (bring your own book) to Hive Mind Books in Bushwick for an hour of quiet reading time in our cozy bookstore. Enjoy $1 off all of our coffee and tea...

A 90-minute staged reading of a queer adaptation of Hemingway's classic, followed by a 45-minute workshop where the ensemble and audience dig into the work together. It's the kind of intimate, collaborative evening that makes independent bookstores the best venues...

Margin Scribes is a supportive space for queer and trans writers of color at all levels to cultivate creativity, accountability, and community through shared storytelling. Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, you'll find writers who get it—people...

A space to pause and connect with others around mental health and wellbeing. Whether you show up in person at the Pride Center or join virtually, you'll have the chance to check in with community, share what's on your mind,...

Hive Mind's monthly book club brings together readers who love stories by queer and trans writers. Each month, the group picks a new title and gathers to dig into the work, share what stuck with them, and connect with other...