BOYFRIEND co-op café + bar

A playful competition night at BOYFRIEND where the queer community gathers for games, laughs, and a little friendly rivalry. Think dexterity challenges, quick-witted rounds, and the kind of energy that makes you actually want to show up on a Tuesday....

Pride season at BOYFRIEND kicks off with Free Pink Pony — an evening celebrating queer community and the co-op's commitment to inclusive spaces. Expect good drinks, good people, and the kind of neighborhood gathering that makes Pride feel like coming...

A cheeky speed dating event where you get to meet other queer folks in a low-pressure, high-humor setting. Expect rapid-fire conversations, plenty of laughs, and the chance to actually connect with people who get your sense of humor. Show up...

Chicas Over Rice is bringing the heat to Pride season with a celebration that's all about community, good vibes, and the kind of energy that makes you remember why you showed up. This is the kind of party where everyone's...

Learn the art of Palestinian-inspired cocktails at this benefit mixology workshop. Expert bartenders will guide you through crafting drinks rooted in Levantine flavors and traditions, with proceeds supporting Gaza relief efforts. A chance to build skills, taste something special, and...

Celebrating Blackness, queerness, and community at BOYFRIEND co-op. This Juneteenth pride event brings together folks who understand that our liberation is tied to Black liberation — a night of joy, connection, and collective pride in who we are and where...

A gaming night built for sapphic players and their friends — grab a controller, squad up, and compete in Fortnite with people who actually get it. BOYFRIEND's cozy co-op vibe makes it the perfect spot to game, trash talk, and...

A celebration of Black queer creativity this Pride and Juneteenth season. Abode NYC brings together queer and trans Black musicians, DJs, and visual artists for an evening of live performance. Luzmila Taylor, faesymphony, Jasmin Shaniah, and DJ Alysia headline, with...

An evening celebrating lesbian and queer women from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. This is a space to connect with community, share stories, and celebrate the cultures and identities that make us who we are. Hosted at...

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...

A grounding, LGBTQ+-affirming circle to remember and mourn the fathers, grandfathers, and paternal figures in your life. Led by end-of-life doula Hannah Yore, this gathering honors grief in all its forms—whether connected to death, dementia, estrangement, or other kinds of...

BOYFRIEND is throwing open its doors for the Vampire Lestat premiere — grab a seat, order a drink, and settle in for the kind of campy, communal TV moment that feels made for a queer bar. Doors at 8, the...