LGBTQ+ Community Focused

Line dancing and two-stepping with a queer twist — SCUFF's weekly Wednesday night at Playhouse is exactly what it sounds like. Eight PM to midnight, cheap drinks until 8, and a room full of people who came to dance country...

A weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting for LGBTQ+ folks in recovery. This is a space designed by and for queer people to share their experience, strength, and hope while working the steps together. Judgment-free, confidential, and grounded in community care.

Wednesday evenings at Hive Mind belong to writers who want to actually write. No workshops, no critiques, no readings — just dedicated time in a cozy bookstore surrounded by people who get it. Bring a project, a blank page, or...

An evening of bingo, drag performances, and community at Brooklyn Pride Center. The Screaming Queens will keep the energy high while you play for prizes, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate with your people. This is a ticketed event — grab your...

All-night happy hour for queers in gear — this is the pup community's weekly reset at ANIMAL. Fetish gear encouraged, coat check available, and Raptor spinning from 10PM until close. No cover means there's zero friction to showing up and...

Ever wonder if the stars have something to say about who you're supposed to meet? This astrology matchmaking event brings together queer folks curious about cosmic compatibility. Learn about your chart, connect with people who actually get the appeal of...

Barry Walters, veteran music critic and author, traces LGBTQ+ music's radical journey from the underground dancefloors of the Seventies through the global charts of today. Drawing on decades covering New York and San Francisco's music scenes, Walters examines how queer...

Wednesday nights belong to the women, gays, and theys ready to test new material and find their voice on stage. Hysteria is where the SF Bay Area's queer comedy scene comes to work out ideas, support each other, and laugh...

Fifty years of queer San Francisco comes alive in one night at the Castro Theatre. Hosted by Peaches Christ and Honey Mahogany, this Pride 2026 kickoff brings together the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the...

The Edge's Monster Show brings theatrical drag performance and live entertainment to the Castro on Thursday afternoons. A rotating cast of performers takes the stage for an afternoon of costume, comedy, and pure spectacle—the kind of show that reminds you...

The Stud's weekly bear happy hour brings together the city's bear community for drinks, good company, and that rare kind of camaraderie that only happens when your people show up. Strong cocktails, reasonable prices, and a room full of folks...

Altaer brings the kind of energy that makes Thursday nights feel like the real start of the weekend — a dance floor packed with people who actually know how to move, live entertainment that keeps things unpredictable, and a DJ...

LA's most reliably fun Tuesday and Wednesday night — drag queens calling the numbers, a room full of people actually paying attention (mostly), and the knowledge that your bingo card money goes to a good cause. It's become the kind...

LA's most reliably fun midweek tradition — drag queen bingo with a charitable edge. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm, Hamburger Mary's fills up with people ready to laugh, play, and support a good cause. It's the kind of event...

Weekly drag-hosted bingo at Precinct where queer folks play free and win real prizes — gift cards, drinks, merch, art, and more. Each host brings their own flavor, from drag queens and kings to singers and magicians. Grab a signature...

Meatball is hosting a competition to crown DTLA's next best twink. It's the kind of night that celebrates the twink community with style, energy, and plenty of attitude. Free entry means there's no reason not to show up and see...

Thursday nights belong to the trivia regulars and their crews — four years running of free trivia hosted by Queen Sheba, a belting bad girl who actually makes the whole thing fun. Happy hour specials run 6-9pm, Taco Thursday deals...

Morgan McMichaels brings her legendary drag show to Thursday nights, and the real magic is never knowing which RuPaul's Drag Race queen will pop up for the evening. It's the kind of night where the lineup stays loose, the energy...

Venus brings mediumship and spell work to Dorothy's underground space for an evening of tarot readings. From 6-10pm, step into the intimate speakeasy vibe and get a reading that blends divination with something deeper. A monthly ritual for anyone curious...

A focused two-hour training for mental health professionals, therapists, and counselors looking to deepen their practice with LGBTQ+ clients. Learn foundational concepts around gender identity, sexual orientation, and affirming clinical approaches that actually meet people where they are. Whether you're...

Historian Whitmire pulls back the curtain on years of research into Reed Peggram's life—a Black queer soldier whose story was nearly lost to history. Through letters, archives, and meticulous detective work, she reveals what his wartime experience in Europe tells...

Sidetrack's turning 44 and throwing a proper party — $3 cocktails, beers, and frozen drinks all night, live performances from Boy J and Veronica Pop with special guest Brooke Lynn Hytes, and a dance floor packed with people who've made...

A practical two-hour training for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals looking to deepen their competence with LGBTQ+ clients. Learn foundational frameworks for affirming care, common clinical considerations, and how to create a genuinely welcoming practice. Whether you're new to...

Author Whitmire reveals how she reconstructed a hidden history from letters and archives—the urgent story of a Black queer man whose life in wartime Europe was erased from the historical record. This is a conversation about what his world tells...

Free ASL classes every Thursday night at CC's Seattle — a welcoming space where students of all levels learn and practice together. Members of the Deaf community regularly attend and teach, making this a genuinely inclusive learning environment where you're...

Drum and bass collective Emergence is testing out Thursday nights at Club Cherry, and this month's lineup—BEXX, ALESE b2b ONYX OCEAN, JUNE_BIRNIE, and KAVIERA—is stacked with artists committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the scene. $10 presale gets you in...

Bi-monthly figure drawing sessions where you can sketch live models in a relaxed, clothed, judgment-free space. No experience necessary — whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or you've been drawing for years, this is about showing...

Free World Cup action on four big screens plus a giant projector—the kind of setup that makes you feel like you're actually there. Full bar, packed crowd, and the energy that only comes when a room full of people is...

Get your hands on the pottery wheel — or skip it entirely and hand build a Pride mug from scratch. It's a low-key creative afternoon perfect for anyone who wants to make something tangible to take home, no experience needed....

A celebration of queer art and community in Pioneer Square featuring a stunning new mosaic by the Hot Rat Summer artist collective. This Pride season gathering brings together the neighborhood's creative energy with public art that's become a beloved landmark...