Magnus and Friends

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LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

Friday afternoon hangout at the Q-Center where you can actually be yourself. Video games, board games, art supplies, and a room full of young people who get it — drop in anytime between 3 and 6pm, hang with friends old and new, no pressure to perform or explain anything.

Trivia

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

Friday Night Out is where LGBTQ youth and their friends actually belong — a safe, welcoming space to chill, connect, and be yourself every Friday night. This week it's Halloween Trivia with Chris: test your knowledge of spooky movies, creepy creatures, costumes, and all things weird and wonderful. Bring your friends, wear a costume if you're feeling it, and get ready for laughs, friendly competition, and bragging rights.

Bookstore Cafe

Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop

Queer Writing Night at Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop in Bushwick is a dedicated block of quiet writing time with other queer folks. Bring your notebook or laptop, grab an espresso, and get words on the page in a cozy, chill bookstore setting. No critiques, no readings, just you and the community writing together. It runs Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Trans

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

BCPC's monthly swim night creates a safe, affirming space for trans and gender non-conforming folks to connect and swim as their authentic selves. The evening splits into two parts: a social hour inside the community center (7–8pm) followed by an hour in the pool with the facility closed to public visitors. All gender changing rooms are available, and you're welcome to wear whatever swimwear feels right. RSVP required.

Viewing Party

C'Mon Everybody

Traitors Viewing Party at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn's Franklin Avenue corridor is the night to watch the betrayals unfold with a room full of people who are just as invested as you are. Grab a booth in the front bar and lounge, order a house cocktail, and yell at the screen together as the drama builds. It's free and 21+, starting Friday, October 23rd at 7pm in New York City.

Dance Party

3 Dollar Bill

Lez Get Physical is celebrating Peaches' birthday at 3 Dollar Bill in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and you're invited to the party of the year. Expect a packed dance floor, a crowd of queer women ready to celebrate, and a night built around birthday energy. It starts at 7pm on Friday, October 23rd, so get there early and claim your spot.