LGBTQ+ Community Focused

Late-night DJ set at ANIMAL — no cover charge, open until 4AM. Catch Rahafael spinning on a Sunday night when the bar is at its best.

Spunk is Pieces Bar's signature Sunday night showcase — a rotating lineup of drag performers, a packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that knows how to have a genuinely good time. Strong drinks, fierce performances, and high energy...

Sunday nights belong to the service industry crew and their friends — the people who spend their week making everyone else's night happen. Shift Drink is Metropolitan's laid-back hospitality hangout with games, cheap drink specials ($7 Bud Light & well...

Vinyasa flow yoga in a queer space — instructor John leads an hour-long Monday evening class at Red Eye NY, clothing optional. $20 drop-in or grab a 5-class pass for $75 and a 10-class pass for $125. Cash at the...

A safe, confidential space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect, share experiences, and support each other through life's challenges. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, work stress, or just need to be around people who get it — this group meets weekly...

SMART Recovery is a self-empowerment program for people seeking to recover from addictive behaviors through self-directed change. This weekly meeting at Brooklyn Community Pride Center offers a supportive space where LGBTQ+ folks can connect with others on similar journeys, using...

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone with a mic and the guts to use it. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a night of big vocals, bold energy, and a crowd that's genuinely here for it—whether you're belting...

A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted. No appointment needed — just show up and connect with real, practical support including housing navigation, employment services, legal help with name changes and discrimination cases,...

Two queer musicians, one intimate night underground. Brooklyn's Your Friend Rachel brings her distinctive sound to Dorothy's subterranean stage, sharing the bill with Chicago's The God Awful Small Affairs. Live music for people who actually listen — expect the kind...

Monday nights at 2Bears belong to Squabble—a fast-paced, feud-style game night where teams compete, laugh, and maybe argue a little along the way. Hosted by Pup Figaro, it's the kind of free, unpretentious fun that keeps people coming back. Show...

Show Tunes all night long — the kind of sing-along that turns strangers into a chorus. Sidetrack's Monday tradition pairs Broadway classics with party energy, open from 3pm through 2am so you can show up whenever the mood strikes.

Lunch and real conversation for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Center on Halsted as part of the City of Chicago's Golden Diner's Program. It's more than a meal — it's a chance to connect with fellow...

A safe, confidential space to talk through what's on your mind with trained peer counselors who get it. William Way's peer counseling connects you with someone from the community who's been there — no judgment, no clinical distance, just real...

Every Monday at 6pm, Donna and Daniel host bingo at Rosewood — the kind of reliable, unpretentious fun that keeps people coming back. Low stakes, good company, and the chance to actually win something. It's neighborhood bar bingo done right.

Monday night trivia at Marsha's is the kind of reliably fun thing that keeps people coming back — free entry, good questions, and a crowd that actually knows how to have a competitive good time. Show up at 7pm, grab...

A regular Tuesday morning gathering for gay and queer men over 55 to connect, share stories, and build friendships in a welcoming space. Coffee, conversation, and the kind of community that shows up for each other — exactly what a...

A movement class designed for folks 50 and up who want to dance, stretch, and feel good in their bodies. Danceteria brings together music, motion, and community in a welcoming space where you can move at your own pace and...

A weekly peer-led conversation space where gay men gather to talk about what's on their minds—relationships, work stress, identity, whatever's real. No therapist, no agenda, just guys showing up to listen and be heard. It's the kind of space where...

Nerds and geeks get to be the cool kids at this mashup of cosplay, drag, and pure spectacle. Dress up, show out, and watch the chaos unfold on stage — it's the kind of event that celebrates everyone who's ever...

Monday nights at Lone Star belong to the knitters and crocheters — a low-key gathering of creative folks who show up to work on projects, swap techniques, and enjoy the company of people who get it. Whether you're an experienced...

Start your week at The Edge in the Castro with live showtunes and piano bar energy. Musical Mondays brings Broadway magic to San Francisco through a partnership with BroadwaySF — expect cast members from touring and local productions (past guests...

Monday nights at Powerhouse belong to Glamamore and crew—a rotating cast of drag performers, fresh beats, and live crafting energy that turns the dance floor into something between a show and a party. Expect performance and play to blur together...

Every Tuesday, The Edge becomes ground zero for The Boulet Brothers' drag horror extravaganza. Hosts Nitrix Oxide and Lola Lewd take you through the floorshows, eliminations, and all the filth and glamour DRAGula delivers, with live performances from the hosts...

A Tuesday evening gathering centered on Black Pride community conversation and connection at The Stud, San Francisco's historic worker-owned cooperative nightclub. Come hear from and connect with Black queer voices in an iconic SOMA space that's been a cornerstone of...

Sunday nights belong to the disco lovers and the bears who show up for it. DJ Dean Buckly and DJ Ray keep the floor moving with classic disco grooves, the kind of night that reminds you why this music never...

LA's most reliably fun Tuesday night out — Legendary Bingo brings drag queens calling numbers, hilarious trash-talk, and a room full of regulars who know how to have a good time. Grab a burger, dab your card, and support charity...

Tuesday nights at Hi Tops belong to the teams who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and the questionable team names they've been workshopping since last week. Cash prizes sweeten the deal — $150 for first place, $75 for...