Commando

Miranda del Sol, Musas, Aricel Dulce and Fiorella take over C'mon Everybody on Franklin Avenue for a 21+ night of sounds in Brooklyn. Grab a booth, order something with a name like Lavender Menace, and let the music take it from there. Presented by C'mon Everybody, it's a neighborhood night built for dancing and discovering new talent.

A weekly drop-in space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 at the LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center in Astoria. Every Friday afternoon, teens find their people through video games, board games, art supplies, themed activities, and real talk. Whether it's a seasonal celebration, Pride parade sign-making, or a relaxed hangout, this is a safe, affirming community where you can be yourself with no pressure and no agenda. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm.

An hour of clothing-optional Vinyasa Flow with instructor John at Red Eye NY's intimate studio space. A judgment-free, welcoming queer community setting to move, breathe, and connect with your body — the perfect grounding practice to reset before the week (or weekend) takes over. $20 per class, or grab a 5-class pass for $75 or 10-class pass for $125, cash at the door.

Friday Night Out is the in-person hangout for LGBTQ+ youth and their friends in Queens, and this week it's a tabletop games night. Cast spells and fight bad guys over Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, no experience needed, just bring your best villain laugh. It runs 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center in New York City.

New Moon Circle at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick is a magical gathering for moon-loving queer folks, held in the bookstore's café among the borough's largest queer and trans literature shelves. Bring your curiosity, your favorite crystal, or just yourself and settle into a cozy circle as the new moon rises. It's a calm, intimate way to kick off a Friday evening in Brooklyn.

TGNC Swim Night is the monthly swim night at the Brooklyn Pride Center in Crown Heights, built for trans and gender non-conforming folks to connect and swim as their authentic selves. Start with a social hour from 7 to 8pm inside the center, then head upstairs to the pool from 8 to 9pm, with the pool closed to public visitors for the night. All gender changing rooms are available, and you can wear whatever swimwear feels best to you. RSVP is required to keep capacity and comfort right.