Mixer for Mutual Aid

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A gathering for folks who care about supporting each other and their community. Connect with people doing mutual aid work, share resources, and build solidarity over drinks and conversation at BOYFRIEND.

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Comedy

Who My Clown? November

Nepo Baby Is Not a Slur: The Symposium

Who My Clown? is back at Boyfriend Co-op in Brooklyn for a November night of queer comedy and good-natured roasting, the kind of evening where the best lines come from the crowd. Grab a drink from the co-op's bar, settle in, and get ready to laugh. The date is Sunday, November 15th, and you'll want to check the venue for the start time.

Party

Monday, November 16th, 2026

7:00 PM

Is "nepo baby" a slur? This PowerPoint party at Boyfriend Co-Op in Brooklyn settles the debate with presentations, arguments and personal stories of nepotism, while raising funds for an upcoming short film. It ends with a bracket tournament to crown the ultimate nepo baby, so bring your opinions and your best-connected pick. The suggested donation is $10, and it starts at 7pm.

Community Focused

Seeking Masc

Tuesday, November 17th, 2026

Wednesday, November 18th, 2026

Seeking Masc is a masc-focused social night at Boyfriend Co-op, the worker-owned café and bar in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Come as you are, meet people who are into masc energy, and enjoy a cocktail or coffee in a space built around community. It's a relaxed chance to connect with the queer crowd without the pressure of a big club night.

Community Focused

Queer Discussion Group

Argoknots Mending Club: Open Mending Circle

Queer Discussion Group at Boyfriend Co-op in Brooklyn, New York City, is a relaxed, open conversation night for the queer community. Bring your thoughts, your questions and your coffee order, and pull up a chair with people who want to talk about life, identity and what comes next. It's on Wednesday, November 18th, and everyone's welcome to show up and speak up.

Community Focused

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

Argoknots Mending Club is an open mending circle at Boyfriend Co-op in Brooklyn, bringing a relaxed, hands-on crowd together to fix, patch and stitch up their clothes. Bring something that needs a little love and a seat at the table, and you'll leave with repairs done and a few new friends. The date is Saturday, November 21st, 2026, and the start time isn't listed, so check the venue before you head over.

Cocktails

Who My Clown? November

Who My Clown? is back at Boyfriend Co-op in Brooklyn for its November edition on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026. It's the kind of afternoon-into-evening hang where the coffee is strong, the cocktails are better, and the people are the real show. Bring your friends and your best guesses.

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