Hot Mess: Halloween

Every Sunday at 10:30pm, Rise Bar becomes the place to be—hosted by the legendary Marti Gould Cummings and Chicky Gorgina, with DJ Nesto keeping the energy infectious. It's the kind of weekly ritual that builds a real crew: the same faces, the same energy, the same commitment to having an absolutely ridiculous good time. If you're looking for a Sunday night that actually feels worth staying up for, this is it.

An hour of clothing-optional Vinyasa Flow with instructor John at Red Eye NY's intimate studio space. A judgment-free, welcoming queer community setting to move, breathe, and connect with your body — the perfect grounding practice to reset before the week (or weekend) takes over. $20 per class, or grab a 5-class pass for $75 or 10-class pass for $125, cash at the door.

A weekly space for LGBTQ+ adults to find community, share experiences, and get support from people who get it. Led by BCPC staff with educational resources, this group is about connection and mutual aid—not intensive therapy. Registration required at least an hour before the meeting.

Sophie Robinson reads from her novel Prairie Oyster alongside poet Ariana Reines in an intimate evening at Hive Mind. Two writers, one conversation, and the kind of literary moment that reminds you why independent bookstores matter.

An LGBTQIA+ centered SMART Recovery meeting that uses evidence-based methods like REBT and CBT for self-empowered addiction recovery. The 4-Point Program guides discussions on building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and achieving balance. Free and open to anyone struggling with substance use or other addictive behaviors — no registration required, just show up.

Monday nights at Rockbar belong to the smart mouths and the chaos—Oral Exam Trivia is exactly the kind of loud, fun trivia night where you're encouraged to yell answers, flirt with the competition, and fight for a $50 bar tab. Hosted by Jason Romas, it's got the questionably educational energy that's made Mondays here reliably good. Bad behavior expected, drinks encouraged.