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As the birthplace of the modern Pride movement, New York City pulses with an unparalleled history and a fiercely diverse LGBTQ+ community that thrives in every borough. Here, queer culture isn't just a scene; it's woven into the very fabric of the city, influencing art, activism, and nightlife on a global scale.

You'll find your chosen family everywhere, from vital community hubs like The Center and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center to legendary nightlife spots. Grab a craft cocktail at VERS, catch a drag show at Rise Bar, or rock out at Rockbar NYC—there's truly a space for every vibe and every identity.

Wellness Wednesdays

Scuff Queer Country Dancing

Queer Personal Stories

LGBTQ Estate Planning Workshop

Trans Game Night: Clothing Swap

Queer Men Singles Night & Speed Dating

Wednesday Music Video Request

Kocky Bingo with Kamila Kockman

Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Adult Support Group

The After Life is a Drag!

Love Sex & Magic: A Comedy Variety Show

Oh Ricky's EuroBop TV

Busted

Trivia Wednesday

Karaoke w/ Furina Dior

Alotta Trivia

Stage Fright

Snatched

Jockstrap Wednesday

Pier Pressure

Plasma Palooza

Wild Wednesdays

Cakes

Queer Writer Coworking

Hampton Bays Mingle (Older Adults 50+)

Enrichment Series: Free Form Dance Class (18+)

Bear Happy Hour | No Cover

Oh Ricky Pop TV Thursdays

Pop Throwback Thursdays

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

30 upcoming LGBTQ+ events in New York City, including at Brooklyn Community Pride Center and Red Eye NY from Oct 21 to Oct 22.

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30 upcoming LGBTQ+ events in New York City's vibrant community

Free HIV/STI testing every Wednesday afternoon at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, brought to you by Project STAY. No ID, no insurance, no problem — just sh...

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

A beginner-friendly line dance class for the queer country scene. Learn two line dances in a relaxed studio setting at Red Eye NY, then stick around to practice...

Red Eye NY

A low-key writing workshop for LGBTQ+ folks at any level who want to improve their craft and share their stories. Each session uses writing prompts to help you ...

Estate planning isn't just about assets—it's about protecting your relationships, your choices, and your legacy. This workshop gives LGBTQ+ individuals, partner...

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

Wednesday nights belong to the trans community here — board games, card games, and the kind of low-pressure fun that actually feels good. This month there's a c...

Wednesday nights at 3 Dollar Bill get a little more intentional — a speed dating event designed for queer men looking to actually meet someone. It's the kind of...

3 Dollar Bill

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 ...

Albatross Bar

Wednesday nights belong to Kamila Kockman's bingo — the Fire Island superstar keeps the energy high, the prizes flowing, and the crowd coming back. Grab the 2-f...

Boxers NYC

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, affir...

A campy Halloween drag celebration where dead celebrities get their moment on stage — because the show must go on. Bootsie LeFaris, Harriet Tugsmen, Megami, and...

New York's sexiest comedy variety show brings together stand-up, burlesque, circus, musical comedy, drag, and magic for one unforgettable night. Hosted by Time ...

Club Cumming

Wednesday nights at Hardware belong to EuroBop TV — a neon-soaked celebration of '80s and '90s pop culture, music videos, and eurodance nostalgia. Hosted by Oh ...

Hardware

Busted is Pieces Bar's wildly entertaining weekly drag show, where sharp performances meet a rowdy, packed crowd every Wednesday night. Expect rotating drag tal...

Pieces Bar

Wednesday nights at The Toolbox Bar belong to the trivia regulars. Gather your team, test your knowledge, and compete for prizes while cheap drinks flow and the...

The Toolbox Bar

Wednesday nights at Boxers HK belong to Furina Dior and whoever's brave enough to grab the mic. Expect a host who actually makes it fun, a crowd that knows how ...

Boxers HK

Visual trivia hosted by Alotta McGriddles and Cameron Cole where the crowd calls the shots—pick your category from Harry Potter to RuPaul's Drag Race to Mean Gi...

Metropolitan

A weekly cabaret night at Red Eye NY hosted by Out100's Marti Gould Cummings, with Drama Desk nominee Yaz Fukuoka on piano and a rotating lineup of special gues...

Snatched is Pieces Bar's weekly Wednesday night drag showcase — a rotating lineup of fierce, fearless performers bringing sharp wit, killer looks, and can't-mis...

The Eagle NYC's midweek leather and jockstrap staple — a packed dance floor, rotating DJs (including IPOK and Mitch Ferrino), and Chelsea's most reliably hot We...

Eagle NYC

Wednesday nights at Hardware belong to Pier Pressure — a high-energy weekly drag showcase hosted by Chelsea Piers with DJ Ohricky spinning. Expect fierce perfor...

Wednesday nights upstairs at The Duplex belong to Plasma Palooza — a weekly late-night cabaret and dance showcase in the heart of the West Village. Starting at ...

The Duplex

Wild Wednesdays is Rise Bar's weekly drag spectacle — a rotating lineup of powerhouse performers including Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris, Lexington Banks, Pa...

Rise Bar

Wednesday nights at Metropolitan belong to Cakes — a weekly dance floor takeover hosted by Mini Horrorwitz and Devo Monique, with DJs Horrorchata and Hannah Lou...

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your lapt...

Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop

LI-SAGE brings together older LGBT folks on the East End twice a month for genuine connection and friendship. It's a straightforward gathering for people 50+ lo...

Move freely to music from every era while learning to recognize and release negative emotions through dance and meditation. No experience needed—just wear sneak...

Thursday evenings at the Eagle belong to the bears—no cover charge, just good drinks, good company, and a room full of guys who know how to have a solid time. I...

Throwback pop hits from the 90s to 2020s light up Hardware's dance floor every Thursday night. A vibrant mashup of iconic music videos and era-defining pop cult...

Throwback Thursdays at The Toolbox Bar is your weekly hit of nostalgia — a night built on the songs that defined you, spanning the best of the 80s, 90s, and 00s...

A weekly AA meeting held at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center, offering a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ people in recovery. The group follows the Twelve Step...

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