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Tuesday afternoons belong to the 50+ crowd at LGBT Network — a low-key gathering built around coffee, conversation, and mahjong. Beginners get tutorials; if mahjong isn't your thing, bring your favorite game instead. The real draw is the company: a room full of people who actually want to be there, sharing snacks and stories for a couple of hours. No RSVP needed.

Homework hits different when you've got people around who actually get it. No Straight Answers Study Hall is a 4-week afterschool hangout where LGBTQ+ teens can bring their homework, projects, or whatever needs tackling — and get real support with organization, study strategies, and plenty of encouragement. Whether you need help staying focused or just a quiet space to work around your people, this is it. Come study, get organized, meet other queer teens, and make the Q-Center your afterschool reset.

Learn Pencak Silat—a Southeast Asian martial art—in a space built for queer bodies and all skill levels. This inclusive class weaves together self-defense, breathwork, mindfulness, and dance, led by student instructors Ilana and Steph. Whether you're looking to build confidence, find community, or discover a practice that actually feels good in your body, this is it.

Local queer business leaders and entrepreneurs share real strategies for scaling their ventures — what's worked, what hasn't, and how they've built something meaningful. A chance to learn from people who've actually done it, ask questions, and connect with other folks thinking about entrepreneurship in the LGBTQ+ community.

A monthly social mixer for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks looking to build community in a relaxed, judgment-free space. This month's spooky-themed gathering includes games, activities, and treats — the kind of low-key hangout where you actually make friends instead of just going through the motions.

Tuesday nights at Rise belong to the bingo players—free to enter, fabulous prizes to win, and happy hour running until 9pm. Evita Loca keeps the energy high while you mark your cards, grab some tasty bites, and settle into the kind of low-key fun that keeps people coming back week after week.