Queer Writing Summer Sessions

An hour of quiet reading time in a space built for book lovers. Bring your own book, settle into the cozy bookstore, and lose yourself in the pages while sipping discounted coffee or tea. It's the kind of low-key Monday night that reminds you why independent bookstores matter — plus you'll save 10% on any books you pick up while you're there.

Every Tuesday in July and August, writers gather at Hive Mind to spend the evening actually writing—no pressure, no performance, just the quiet work of getting words on the page alongside people who get it. It's free, it's consistent, and it's the kind of low-key creative space that's harder to find than it should be.

Sterling Bowen, a writer and astrologer woven into the Hive Mind community, hosts intimate new and full moon circles for queer folks who want to gather around something meaningful. Expect open discussion, reflection, meditation, and magic-making — rooted in no single tradition, so all spiritual backgrounds are genuinely welcome. The kind of space where you can show up as you are.

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to writers who actually show up and get work done. Bring your laptop, your draft, your chaos—whatever stage you're in—and settle in alongside other queer and trans writers doing the same. Coffee's good, the space is quiet enough to focus, and there's something about writing in a room full of people who get it that makes the work feel less lonely.

A night of personal writing and shared stories — letters to your younger queer self, read aloud in a room full of people who get it. It's part memoir, part collective healing, part archive of the things we wish we'd known. Bring something you've written, or just come to listen and witness. Either way, you'll leave knowing you're not alone in this.

A structured speed friending event designed for queer adults 35 and up to make genuine connections in a low-pressure setting. You'll rotate through quick conversations with other attendees, perfect for expanding your social circle and finding your people. Hosted at Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop, a welcoming community space in Bushwick.

Vinyasa flow yoga with instructor John, Monday through Friday at 5pm in Red Eye NY's studio space. Clothing optional, cash at the door — $20 per class or grab a 5-class pass for $75 and a 10-class pass for $125. An hour to breathe, move, and be exactly as you are.

A weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ folks to share experiences, find support, and connect with others navigating mental health challenges. This is a safe, confidential space where you can show up as you are — no pressure to share if you're not ready, and no judgment. Facilitated by trained staff at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center.

SMART Recovery is a self-empowerment program for people looking to recover from addictive behaviors through self-directed change. This Monday night meeting at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center offers a judgment-free space where you can work through recovery at your own pace, with tools and community support designed around what actually works for you.

Pieces Bar's weekly drag battle where local queens go head-to-head in a high-energy competition. Expect sharp performances, crowd energy that actually matters, and the kind of Monday night that makes you forget it's a Monday. Strong drinks, stronger personalities — this is drag the way it should be.

Monday night hoops at the Pride Center — no tryouts, no drama, just people who want to play. Whether you're there to get a workout in or find your people on the court, it's a straightforward way to be around community while doing something you love. 8pm start.

A night of comedy from queer and allied parents who know how to laugh at the chaos of raising kids. Funny Moms brings together comedians sharing stories about motherhood, family life, and everything in between — expect honesty, heart, and plenty of laughs from people who get it.