Talk That Talk: A Riri Anniversary

Community Space

Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop

A daytime coworking session for queer and trans writers who want to get work done alongside people who get it. Bring your laptop, your manuscript, your ideas — whatever you're working on. It's casual, judgment-free, and a good reminder that you're not writing alone.

DJ Nights

Rockbar NYC

Back On The Block is Rockbar NYC's monthly after-work set, a Thursday night built for the Black queer crowd with DJ Byron James on the decks and the room's own energy doing the rest. It's Phunky, and there are 2-for-1 drink specials until 7PM, so it's the easiest way to start your weekend early in the West Village. Come through, bring your favorite people, and make the set your own.

Community Center

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Butch Monthly Meetup is a sober, all-ages BUTCH TALK SPACE at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This November session digs into family dynamics and how to get through the holidays as a butch. It runs 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 12th, and you can RSVP ahead of time.

Music

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

A working group for queer music producers, songwriters and audio engineers at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights. Each meeting splits between a skill-sharing topic in production, recording or songwriting, and an optional demo swap where you can share a work in progress for friendly feedback. All genres and skill levels are welcome, and you're free to just listen and learn.

Music Videos

Hardware

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 culture moments — think Beyoncé, Britney, Charli XCX, Shania Twain, and everyone in between — set to a high-energy DJ mix that keeps the room moving. Expect nostalgic visuals, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows every word. 21+.

80s

The Toolbox Bar

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. Expect a packed dance floor, DJ sets spinning all-decade hits, and a crowd that knows every word. It's the kind of night that makes Thursdays feel like the real weekend. Grab your friends and come ready to dance.