Queer Martial Arts

Healthcare and human-services providers across Long Island gather to network, share best practices, and chart a path forward together. This consortium meeting creates space to reflect on the past year's challenges and engage in meaningful conversations about strengthening support for the LGBT community. If you work in healthcare, social services, or community advocacy, this is where you connect with peers doing the same work.

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 laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for a quiet table and good coffee in a space that's genuinely welcoming. No pressure, no performance, just writers doing the work together.

The twice-monthly LI-SAGE gathering on the East End brings older LGBT folks together for genuine connection and good company. Share stories, make friends, and enjoy a couple hours with people who get it — bring refreshments to share if you'd like. Happens every other Thursday from 3 to 5pm at the Hampton Bays Senior Center.

Monthly one-shot D&D campaigns built for queers who want to adventure together—whether you're a seasoned player or picking up dice for the first time. Each session brings fresh quests, new characters to create, and a genuinely supportive space to explore your creativity. Two hours, new story every month, everyone welcome.

The stand-up show that's been a Thursday night fixture at The Ripped Bodice LA since 2016 rolls into Brooklyn with an all-star lineup of local and visiting comedians. Free admission, RSVP appreciated — just show up ready to laugh.

Thursday night Big Brother viewing at 3 Dollar Bill — grab a seat, grab a drink, and watch the chaos unfold with a room full of people who actually care about the drama. It's the kind of low-key event that somehow becomes the highlight of your week, especially when the live feeds get messy.