Social Events in New York City

Join us for Jockstrap Happy Hour at The Eagle NYC, a legendary leather bar in Chelsea. This recurring Friday night event features a $10 donation and runs from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Perfect for meeting fellow jocks and enjoying...

Albatross's Friday night staple pairs Jacklynn Hyde's drag show 'Primetime' at 9pm with karaoke that runs until late — the kind of night where you can catch a polished performance and then grab the mic yourself. Happy hour runs 5pm–8pm,...

Bear Tea is the Saturday afternoon gathering for Brooklyn's bear community — a laid-back tea dance at 3 Dollar Bill where you can kick back with your people, good drinks, and a welcoming crowd. It's the kind of event that...

Saturday night happy hour at Pieces Bar, the legendary West Village dive where the drinks are strong, the crowd is welcoming, and the energy is always on. This is where you come to kick off your weekend with friends old...

Join the community for an evening of camaraderie and relaxation at this classic cigar social. Connect with fellow enthusiasts in the iconic leather bar atmosphere, featuring the venue's spacious rooftop deck with stunning city views and classic pool table area....

Belt out your favorites with friends and the Boxers bartenders who actually know how to have a good time. JG Mode keeps the energy up while happy hour specials run until 9PM, making it the perfect excuse to shake off...

A laid-back Sunday night built for service industry folks and their friends. Cheap drink specials ($7 Bud Light & well shots, $5 selected drafts, $4 Fireball, $1 off top shelf) and games make it the kind of place where you...

The Sunday liquid brunch that actually delivers — $5 mimosas and screwdrivers, solid brunch food, and a room full of people ready to turn their Sunday into something worth celebrating. It's become the neighborhood's favorite way to reset before the...

Life drawing meets cocktail hour at this weekly Sunday night hangout hosted by BrieYOB. Grab a drink, settle in, and sketch one of the rotating guest models as they move through different poses—then stick around to see if your drawing...

Sunday nights at Boxers are all about you — request your favorite music videos and watch the room come alive to whatever vibe you're feeling. It's the kind of night where the playlist becomes the conversation, and everyone gets a...

Lance Horne and Hunter Canning host this weekly Monday night staple at Club Cumming—a 9:30 pm show with no cover charge, ever. Request your favorite songs and settle in for a reliably fun evening of live entertainment and good company.

Kick off your week at Albatross with Jacklynn Hyde hosting karaoke from 10pm until late. Grab a drink from the 2-for-1 happy hour (5-8pm), settle in, and belt out your favorites with a crowd that's here for a good time....

A weekly craft night where you can knit, crochet, or work on whatever project you're into while hanging with a fun crowd. Two drink minimum, no cover charge — it's the perfect excuse to get out, make something with your...

A weekly gathering space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect, decompress, and find community in a welcoming environment. Queer Sanctuary offers a chance to build friendships, share experiences, and simply be yourself among people who get it — no pressure, no...

Grab the mic and sing your heart out with friends and the Boxers bartenders who actually know how to have fun. JG Mode hosts these weekly karaoke nights, and happy hour runs until 9PM, so you can warm up your...

Miss Katie's weekly karaoke night is the kind of thing that sounds simple until you're there—props, a crowd that actually knows how to have fun, and a $25 bar tab going to whoever brings the most spirit to the mic....

A weekly Tuesday night for geeks, nerds, and gaymers to find their people at Red Eye NY. Hosted by Charles Nordquist and brought to you by GeeksOut, this is where queer nerd culture actually gets celebrated — no gatekeeping, just...

A daytime gathering for queer and trans writers who want to get work done alongside people who get it. Bring your laptop, order a coffee, and settle in at Bushwick's beloved indie bookstore—surrounded by the largest collection of queer and...

A dedicated space to write alongside other queer writers in a chill, welcoming environment. No critiques, no pressure to share—just focused writing time in Bushwick's favorite queer-owned bookstore and coffeeshop. Bring your work-in-progress, your blank page, your ideas, and settle...

Gather with your people to watch the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race unfold at C'Mon Everybody. This is the kind of night where the energy builds with every lip sync for your life, the crowd gets louder with every...

Gather for a Sunday morning of board games, coffee, and community at Bushwick's favorite queer bookstore. Hive Mind's brunch crowd is exactly what you want it to be — friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to see you. Bring friends or...

A relaxed evening for the leather and bear community to gather, smoke, and connect at Eagle NYC's iconic rooftop. This is the kind of low-key social where you can actually have a conversation, meet folks who share your interests, and...

A Sunday afternoon gathering at C'mon Everybody celebrating the music, style, and spirit of queer culture. This is the kind of neighborhood moment that makes the bar feel like home — good drinks, good people, and the soundtrack to some...

A weekly Sunday drawing session where you can sketch live figure models while enjoying drinks at Club Cumming. Hosted by A.E. Kieran with a rotating cast of models, it's a relaxed way to practice your art, meet other creative folks,...

A weekly craft night where you can knit, crochet, or work on whatever project you're into while hanging out with a welcoming crowd. Show up at 6pm, grab a drink, and settle in for a couple hours of creative company....

A casual daytime gathering for queer and trans writers to work, write, and connect alongside each other. Bring your laptop, your manuscript, or just your presence—Hive Mind's welcoming space and good coffee make it easy to settle in and get...

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 weekly figure drawing session with a twist — bring your sketchbook, order a drink, and draw from a rotating cast of live models. Hosted by A.E. Kieran, this Sunday gathering at Club Cumming is for artists of all skill...

A laid-back Sunday evening for leather and cigar enthusiasts to gather, connect, and enjoy good conversation in Eagle NYC's welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for meeting like-minded folks in a relaxed, social setting without the intensity of a themed night.

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...

A laid-back Sunday gathering for leather and cigar enthusiasts at Eagle NYC. Light up, swap stories, and connect with fellow community members in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for those who appreciate the finer things and good company.

The queer prom you actually want to go to — hosted by CUNY Law's OUTLaws student organization at Brooklyn's premier nightclub. Dress up, dance with your people, and celebrate the joy of being exactly who you are in a room...

Friday night happy hour at Eagle NYC's legendary leather bar — $10 donation gets you in the door for two and a half hours of good drinks, good people, and that unmistakable Eagle vibe. It's the kind of crowd that...

A laid-back evening for leather and kink community members to gather, smoke, and connect at Eagle NYC's iconic rooftop. Whether you're a cigar enthusiast or just looking to hang with your people in a relaxed, no-pressure setting, this is the...