Bureau of General Services—Queer Division

Rasheed Newson celebrates the launch of his novel There's Only One Sin in Hollywood in conversation with actress Cassandra Freeman. A rare evening of literary insight and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories at the city's only queer bookstore. Doors at 7pm, event...

Leo Herrera, author of the bestselling Analog Cruising, sits down with stand-up comedian Michael Henry for a conversation about queer desire, dating culture, and what cruising means in a digital age. Sharp, funny, and genuinely thought-provoking—the kind of talk that...

A launch celebration for Homosexual Intifada: A Queer Palestinian Anthology, a groundbreaking collection centering LGBTQ+ Palestinian voices from the diaspora and homeland. Hear from co-editors and contributors as they share work that amplifies stories often overlooked in both queer and...

Julián Delgado Lopera reads from his new novel at the city's only queer bookstore. Expect an intimate evening of reading, conversation, and Q&A with the author—the kind of literary event that reminds you why independent queer spaces matter. This is...

Debut author Karmela Padavic-Callaghan sits down with Sevan Rasmussen to discuss Entangled States, a meditation on physics, identity, and the strange ways our lives intertwine. A conversation for anyone curious about how science and lived experience collide.

Kelsey L. Smoot reads from his debut collection DOPAMINE, bringing the powerful lyricism of Soulmate As A Verb to life. The afternoon includes conversation with visual artist and printmaker, creating space for the kind of intimate literary exchange that happens...

A celebration of Queer and Muslim, a powerful collection of works by and for LGBTQ+ Muslims exploring faith, family, and the healing journey. This New York book launch brings together queer Muslim voices and the community that supports them—a chance...

A hybrid showcase reading featuring emerging queer voices and writers. Tune in online or join us in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM EDT. This is your chance to hear new...