Social & Advocacy Organizationss in New York City

Learn Pencak Silat—a Southeast Asian martial art that blends self-defense, breathwork, mindfulness, and dance—in a space built for all bodies, all levels, and all genders. Instructors Ilana and Steph (both they/them) lead a playful, community-focused class that emphasizes confidence and...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

A low-key writing workshop for LGBTQ+ folks at any level who want to explore their own stories. Each session uses prompts to spark writing, with time to share what you've written and get supportive feedback from the group. No registration...

A weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting for LGBTQ+ people in recovery. This is a safe, judgment-free space where queer folks can connect with others on the same journey and build community around sobriety. Meetings happen every Wednesday at the Brooklyn Community...

Romance author Elizabeth Helen sits down with Jasmine Mas to discuss the Beasts of the Briar series at this intimate bookstore event. Tickets include a paperback copy of one of the books in the series, making it the perfect night...

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get...

Hump Day just got better. Request any music video you want while hanging with the bears and ladies of Astoria—this is Bear Night and Lesbian Night rolled into one. It's the kind of midweek gathering that reminds you why Albatross...

A welcoming space for TTRPG players of all levels—whether you're picking up dice for the first time or you've been running campaigns for years. Each Thursday, a rotating selection of indie and small-press games means you'll discover something new every...

A monthly gathering for masc-identifying fiber artists of all skill levels — whether you're a seasoned knitter or picking up needles for the first time. Come stitch, chat, and find your people in a space built specifically for you. Happens...

Author Shelly Jay Shore joins booksellers Ella Dawson and Jaime Lamchick for an in-depth conversation about Love Me Like a Rock Song. This ticketed event includes a paperback copy of the book, making it the perfect way to dive into...

Stacey Marie Brown celebrates the release of White Raven with a conversation about her new fantasy alongside co-author Meg Smitherman. Stick around for a book signing and the chance to connect with fellow romance and fantasy readers in a space...

BCPC's monthly swim night for trans and gender non-conforming folks — a chance to connect and swim as your authentic self in a space that's entirely yours. The evening splits into a social hour (7-8pm) inside the center, then an...

Two authors dive into the Varsity series at this intimate book event. Emily Charlotte and Alyssa Villaire will discuss Catching Feelings and what's next for the series, with time for questions and book signings. A great chance to connect with...

Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink...

Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the...

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...

Bookseller Elizabeth leads this monthly book club for romance readers who want to explore LGBTQIA+ authors and stories. Meeting the first Sunday of each month at 7:15pm, the group reads widely across the romance genre — contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, historical...

A welcoming space to connect with others navigating mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. This Monday evening gathering at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center offers peer support, shared experiences, and resources in a confidential, judgment-free environment. Whether you're dealing...

A weekly support group for LGBTQ+ folks navigating recovery and sobriety. This is a judgment-free space to connect with others on similar journeys, share experiences, and build community around sustainable wellness. Smart Recovery uses self-empowerment and evidence-based practices — no...

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

A monthly creative writing workshop for LGBTQ+ folks hosted by Brooklyn YAS Coalition. Meet the second Tuesday of each month to explore poetry, prose, and all the genres in between—with a focus on substance use prevention and harm reduction woven...

A weekly gathering designed as a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect, share, and simply be themselves without pressure or judgment. Whether you're looking to build community, find support, or just hang out with people who get it,...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

Oldway Sessions is a ballroom arts education initiative rooted in the living tradition of Old Way—a space to deepen your technical skills, learn the history, and connect with the culture through repeated practice and community. Each session builds on the...

A weekly recovery meeting for LGBTQ+ folks navigating sobriety and healing together. This is a judgment-free space where you can connect with others on similar journeys, share your story, and build community with people who get it. Meetings happen every...

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get...

Hump Day just got better at Albatross Bar. Request any music video you want and settle in for a night that's equal parts jukebox and community hangout, drawing the bears, ladies, and neighborhood queer folks of Astoria/Queens. It's a laid-back...

A creative gathering for musicians, producers, and songwriters to share work, exchange ideas, and build community around the craft. Whether you're working on your first track or your hundredth, this is a space to get feedback, find collaborators, and connect...

Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink...

Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the...

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...

Bookseller Grace leads this monthly fantasy and paranormal romance book club for readers who love witches, vampires, ghosts, and the supernatural. Meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at 7:15pm to discuss new releases, swap recommendations, and connect with fellow...

A free intro workshop designed to build real self-defense skills and confidence. You'll learn stretching, conditioning, technique, and theory—plus get hands-on practice with pad-hitting and movement drills. Perfect for beginners looking to pick up accessible, practical techniques you can practice...

A weekly space to connect with others navigating mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. These peer-led gatherings create room for honest conversation, shared experience, and mutual support in a confidential setting. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, grief, or...

Smart Recovery is a peer-led support group for LGBTQ+ folks navigating recovery from substance use and addiction. Meeting weekly on Monday evenings, it's a judgment-free space where you can connect with others who understand the unique challenges of staying sober...

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

Learn Pencak Silat — a Southeast Asian martial art that blends self-defense, breathwork, mindfulness, and dance — in a space built for all bodies, all experience levels, and all genders. Ilana and Steph, student instructors from Open Circle Academy, lead...

An evening with Emily Nagoski, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are, as she previews Come As You Are: The Musical. Nagoski brings her groundbreaking work on sexual wellness and desire to the stage—a rare chance...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

Get your hands on fabric and thread at this creative workshop at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. Whether you're picking up a needle for the first time or you've been quilting for years, this is a chance to make something...

A weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting for LGBTQ+ people in recovery. This is a space where queer folks can connect with others on the same journey, share experiences, and build community around sobriety and mutual support. Meetings are open to anyone...

Fourth Wing fans, this one's for you. A trivia night celebrating the Empyrean series with author Chelsea Cole, hosted at The Ripped Bodice. Test your knowledge of dragons, riders, and all the chaos of Basgiath War College — and maybe...

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get...

B.K. Borison sits down with Iman Hariri-Kia to discuss Grim Tidings at this off-site event hosted by the Ripped Bodice. Stick around for a personalization line to meet the author and get your copy signed.

Brooklyn's monthly community food pantry run in partnership with Love Wins NYC — free groceries and real support for LGBTQ+ folks who need it. Shows up the third Thursday of every month, 1–5 PM at the Brooklyn Pride Center.

A monthly gathering for letter-writing and community connection at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. Bring your thoughts, your stories, your voice — write letters to yourself, to loved ones, to the world. It's a quiet, intentional space to process, reflect,...

The stand-up show that's been a Thursday night fixture at The Ripped Bodice LA since 2016 rolls into Brooklyn with an all-star lineup of local and visiting comedians. Free admission, RSVP appreciated — just show up ready to laugh.

CAMBA's Brooklyn Outreach and Prevention Programs partners with Project STAY to bring rapid HIV/STI testing and community programming to the Pride Center every other Friday. Game nights, support groups, movie nights, bingo, job readiness courses — no registration needed, just...

Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink...

Victoria Aveyard celebrates the launch of Tempest with an LA book event featuring a conversation with fellow author Marie Lu, followed by a signing. This is a sold-out event for fans of Aveyard's new series.

Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the...

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...

A monthly book club for readers who want queer stories by queer authors. Led by bookseller Kimani at The Ripped Bodice Brooklyn, the Queer Lit club meets at 7:15pm on the third Sunday of each month — a space to...

A weekly space where LGBTQ+ folks gather to share experiences, support each other, and work through what's on their minds. No pressure, no judgment — just real conversation with people who get it. Facilitated by mental health professionals who understand...

Smart Recovery is a peer-led support group for people in recovery from substance use and behavioral addictions. Meet weekly with others who understand the journey—a judgment-free space focused on building community, sharing experiences, and supporting each other through sobriety. All...

Monday night hoops at the Pride Center — no tryouts, no drama, just people who want to play. Whether you're looking to get a solid workout, meet folks in the community, or dust off your game, this is the place....

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

Celebrate the release of Free Falling with author Lyla Sage at this intimate bookstore event. You'll get a pre-signed paperback copy of the book, hear from Lyla directly, and stick around for a photo line afterward. A perfect evening for...

Author Hazel Graves sits down with director Michael Varrati to talk about her new novel 10 Things I Hate About Zombies. It's the kind of intimate author conversation where you actually get to hear what went into the book —...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

Oldway Sessions is a ballroom arts education initiative rooted in the living tradition of Old Way — a chance to deepen your technical skills and cultural understanding through movement, history, and community. Each session builds on the last, letting you...

Get a personal tarot reading from Altaru Tarot at the Pride Center. Whether you're looking for guidance, reflection, or just curious about what the cards have to say, this is a chance to sit down one-on-one with an experienced reader...

A weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting for LGBTQ+ folks in recovery, held at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. This is a safe, judgment-free space where queer people can connect with others on the same journey, share experiences, and support each other...

Author Amanda Mortlock celebrates the launch of Strange Bedfellows in conversation with fellow author Rebekah Faubion. A romance novel release event at an independent bookstore — the perfect place to discover your next favorite read and connect with other romance...

An evening with romance author Rachel Schneider discussing Metal Slinger and Light Wielder alongside fellow author Callie Hart. This ticketed event includes a hardcover copy of your choice and a book signing with Rachel. A perfect night for romance readers...

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get...

Hump Day just got better at Albatross Bar. Request any music video you want and settle in for a night that's equal parts jukebox and community hangout, drawing the bears, ladies, and neighborhood queer folks of Astoria/Queens. It's a laid-back...

Life drawing with a live nude model at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. This is a chance to practice observational drawing in a welcoming, body-positive space where all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials or use what's provided.

Two romance authors celebrate the release of their new book with an intimate Brooklyn event. Mackenzie Reed and Katie Jung will read from I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell and You're the One That I Haunt, followed by...

Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink...

Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the...

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...

A safe space to connect with others navigating mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. This weekly Monday gathering at BCPC offers peer support, shared experiences, and resources in a confidential, judgment-free environment. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, or just...

A peer-led support group for people in recovery from substance use and addiction. Smart Recovery meets weekly at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center to provide evidence-based tools, community connection, and a judgment-free space where LGBTQ+ folks can support each other...

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink...

Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the...

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...

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on...

Hump Day just got better at Albatross Bar. Request any music video you want and settle in for a night that's equal parts jukebox and community hangout, drawing the bears, ladies, and neighborhood queer folks of Astoria/Queens. It's a laid-back...