New York

New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, with the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village being the site of the historic 1969 Stonewall riots. The city has multiple gay neighborhoods including Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and the West Village. NYC Pride is one of the world's largest Pride celebrations, and the city offers an unparalleled array of queer bars, clubs, cultural institutions, and community organizations. From historic venues to cutting-edge nightlife, NYC remains a global LGBTQ+ cultural capital.

Drag Brunch with showtimes at 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM

Kween Astoria

Drag Brunch

A brunch event with drag performances happening at two showtimes.

Join us on September 9th from 19:00 to 20:00 at The Bureau, Room 210 of The LGBT Community Center in the West Village, for the Radical Queer Reading Group. We will be reading 'Abolitionist Intimacies' by Eithne Luibheid, focusing on radical leftist texts related to queer liberation, anti-capitalism, and anti-colonialism. Copies are available for purchase at the venue, with a 15% discount if bought before July 12th. The event encourages community engagement and discussion on these critical topics.

Bureau of General Services – Queer Division

Bureau of General Services—Queer Division

Radical Queer Reading Group: Abolitionist Intimacies

Join over 700 journalists, news executives, communications professionals, and educators at the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists 2026 National Convention, scheduled from September 10 to September 13, 2026. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located at 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California 94111.

Hyatt Regency Embaradero

2026 National Convention

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists

An event to raise funds and awareness for transgender rights and legal support.

Downtown Community Center

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Annual Gala

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund

The ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Struggle for Intimacy group meets every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The Center in New York City. This in-person 12-step support group provides a space for individuals to explore issues related to intimacy and personal growth within the context of adult children of alcoholics. No registration is required, and the group conducts sessions in English.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

ACOA Struggle for Intimacy

A brunch event with live drag performances at two showtimes.

A live event featuring Sean Ross and Evan Ross Katz, celebrating their deep dive into Survivor with sharp discussion, hot takes, VIP guests, and interactive activities. The show includes a game of Star or Starless and an afterparty. Held at SVA Theatre in NYC, the event promises an unforgettable night of entertainment for Survivor fans.

Strand Book Store

NYC AIDS Memorial

Drop Your Buffs: The Live Show!

Drop Your Buffs

A brunch event with live drag performances happening at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

Join us for a Sunday Funday when we tip off the Fall 2026 season at Pieces Bar where we’ll announce the team rosters, social calendar, and more! The celebration will continue at Le Bain afterwards.

Tip-Off Party

Pride Basketball NYC

A social party to kick off the Fall 2026 basketball season.

Kick off the fall semester with The Center! Hang out, meet new people, and connect with LGBTQ+ community providers who can help you find affirming resources including internship opportunities, medical and mental health care, free legal services, and more.

208 W 13th St

Back to School Fair

A community fair where LGBTQ+ individuals can meet, socialize, and access resources like healthcare, legal services, and internship opportunities.

An in-person event to connect LGBTQ+ elders and allies in New York.

The Rainbow Lounge

Join SAGE for a Community Gathering

SAGE

SAGE is hosting a community gathering event to bring together members of the LGBTQ+ elder community. The event aims to foster connection, support, and advocacy among attendees. Details include the date, September 15, 2026, and the time from 18:00 to 20:00. The event is organized by SAGE, a national organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ elders.

An annual celebration of LGBTQ+ stories told through musical theater, Broadway Backwards features performances that reinterpret beloved show tunes to highlight themes of love, identity, and community. The event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and has a history of record-breaking fundraising efforts. The 2026 edition marks its 20th anniversary, taking place at the Gershwin Theatre on March 23, 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00.

Broadway Backwards

An annual fall gala celebrating women in the LGBTQ+ community.

Women’s Event

The O4U Engineering & Sciences Conference is scheduled from September 17 to September 20, 2026, in Toronto. It brings together exceptional undergraduate students with industry leaders across various fields such as engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and more. The event features keynote speeches, mentorship discussions, career fairs, and networking opportunities, aiming to connect students with organizations shaping the future of innovation.

The Eagle NYC

A.R.T./New York Theatres

O4U Engineering & Sciences Conference

Continuation of the conference with additional keynote sessions, mentorship discussions, and networking events.

O4U Engineering & Sciences Conference Day 2

Final day featuring career fair, closing keynote, and networking opportunities for attendees.

O4U Engineering & Sciences Conference Closing Day

A drag show brunch with performances at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

A brunch event featuring live drag performances.

An exhibition showcasing the stories and history of older and younger lesbian communities.

The American LGBTQ+ Museum

Old Lesbians Young Lesbians Exhibition

Join Books of Wonder at their 17th Street location on September 21st at 6PM EST for an in-store event to meet bestselling author, illustrator, and paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. The event celebrates four of his pop-up books: 'Disney: The Little Mermaid Pop-Up Book,' 'Dungeons and Dragons: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book,' 'Paws, Claws, and Snapping Jaws Pop-Up Book,' and 'Garbage Pail Kids: The Ultimate Pop-Up Yearbook.' Participants will have the opportunity to meet Reinhart and explore his latest works. RSVP is available through an Eventbrite link.

17th Street Store

Meet Matthew Reinhart!

Books of Wonder

Meet author Matthew Reinhart and explore new pop-up books including 'Dungeons & Dragons: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book', 'The Little Mermaid Pop-Up Book', and 'Garbage Pail Kids Pop-Up Yearbook'.

Books of Wonder Event

Join Susan Stryker and Jack Halberstam at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division in New York City for the launch of Susan Stryker's new book, 'Changing Gender.' The event will feature a discussion on the evolving concept of gender, its historical roots, and its role in contemporary culture and politics. Following the talk, there will be a signing session where copies of the book will be available for purchase. The event is in person and scheduled for September 21, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 at 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY.

Book Launch: Changing Gender

Launch of SERVE 2026 to fund meals for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Enjoy an open bar, DJ, performances, and community. Learn how to start a team, join a team, and be a part of this movement.

Georgia Room

SERVE Kick-Off

Ali Forney Center

A party to launch a fundraising campaign supporting meals for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, featuring drinks, music, performances, and community building.

Split primarily between Basketball City and Lehman Prep

Fall 2026 Season - Masters Division - Games

A community basketball event featuring season games for the Masters Division.

An event titled 'Welcomers 2026' scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026, from 18:15 to 20:15 in Toronto. Further details about the event are not provided in the content.

Welcomers 2026

Refuge America

Refuge America proudly invites you to our Welcomers Gathering. Refreshments by Eat off Beat, a caterer that provides chef training to refugees.

Amas Musical Theater

Refuge America Welcomers Gathering

Join the Cycle for the Cause 2026 event to support the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center. Registration is open, and participants can sign up through the event website. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for community services. No specific start or end times are provided, and the event details are available on the official website.

Starting point in Boston

Cycle for the Cause 2026

An unforgettable affair with an icon RuPaul performing a DJ set.

Industry City

RuPaul DJ Set

House of Yes

A party featuring RuPaul performing a DJ set.

A brunch event featuring drag performances with showtimes at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

Celebrate with craft brews and beer specials.

Fresco’s Grand Cantina

Fresco's Grand Cantina

National Drink Beer Day

Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 (grades 8-12). The event features discussions, games, and more. The hangouts are scheduled on September 28th, October 5th, 10th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, December 7th, and 14th, 2026.

Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

Monday Evening Hangouts for LGBTQ+ Jewish Youth

Keshet

A series of virtual hangouts for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 to connect and share.

Rocky Horror at HoY

A themed party celebrating the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the House of Yes.

A gentle exercise class designed for seniors to improve balance and flexibility through Tai Chi.

NY LGBT Network

Tai Chi for Seniors

An open sparring session for members to practice and improve their skills.

OutBox Gym

Open Mat Sparring

Join the NY LGBT Network for a fun and inclusive pickleball event.

LGBT Pickleball

A free open mat session for practitioners to roll and improve their Jiu Jitsu skills.

Open Mat Jiu Jitsu

An in-person discussion hour focused on the Revolutionary War, tailored for older adults aged 50 and above.

Hauppauge Mingle: Ed M. Discussion Hour: Revolutionary War

An introductory class focusing on kickboxing techniques and fitness.

Kickboxing Fundamentals Class

A yoga class focused on increasing flexibility and relaxation.

Yoga for Flexibility

A beginner-friendly class focusing on the basics of kickboxing techniques.

Join the Monday Evening Hangouts hosted by Keshet for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 (grades 8-12). The event features discussions, games, and more, providing a supportive space for socializing and community building. The event takes place online via Zoom on October 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Tacos and festive specials in honor of National Taco Day.

National Taco Day

A novel set in Beirut about a man navigating love, family, and self-discovery amidst personal and political upheaval.

Jefferson Market Library

Book Discussion: The True True Story of Raja the Gullible

NYC Gay Guys' Book Club

A book discussion event featuring 'Before We Hit the Ground' by Selali Fiamanya. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00 EDT at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan, NY. Hosted by Jon T., the event includes a discussion of the novel's themes of love, identity, and family across different cities, followed by a social gathering at Julius' bar nearby.

Book Discussion: Before We Hit the Ground

Art Centered is an exclusive fundraising event supporting The Center's initiatives to expand access to affirming care, strengthen early intervention, and foster communities where LGBTQ+ young people can thrive. Taking place on October 7, 2026, at The Center in New York City, the evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, and program, bringing together artists, donors, and cultural leaders to celebrate LGBTQ+ art and activism. The event aims to raise critical funds and promote connection and shared purpose within the community.

Art Centered

The O4U Business Conference is scheduled for October 8-10, 2026, in Toronto. It offers programming supporting students pursuing careers in consulting, finance, accounting, private equity, banking, fintech, and business-facing AI and data analytics. Attendees can participate in mentorship discussions, hear from industry professionals, explore a career fair with over 80 firms, and engage in networking opportunities. The event features keynote speeches from senior executives, aiming to foster deep, lasting relationships among participants.

Out for Undergrad (O4U)

O4U Business Conference

Annual fundraising gala event at the Forney Center with dinner, entertainment, and auction to support community programs.

The Local Pub

Fall Forney Center Gala 2026

LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 11-20 are invited to join Issac and Keshet for a trip to a pumpkin patch to celebrate Sukkot and fall. The event takes place on October 11, 2026, from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm CT in Chicago, Illinois. It is a free event, and more details will be provided after registration. Youth and their families are encouraged to participate in this outdoor excursion.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicagoland Youth Pumpkin Patch Pilgrimage

Join LGBTQ+ Jewish teens from all over Palm Beach County for learning and fun. The event is open to all LGBTQ+ Jewish teens in grades 7-12, with a minimum age of 13. The exact location will be provided upon RSVP. The event takes place on October 11, 2026, from 16:30 to 18:00 ET in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information or questions, contact Tracey Labgold, Keshet’s Florida Education & Training Manager.

Boca Raton, Florida

Queer Jewish Youth Alliance – Palm Beach County Cohort

A fall outing for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 11-20 to visit a pumpkin patch in Chicago.

An event titled 'I Put a Spell on You' scheduled for October 12, 2026, starting at 20:00. Additional details are not provided.

Webster Hall

I Put a Spell on You

Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18 and currently in grades 8-12. The event features discussions, games, and more. It is scheduled for October 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time via Zoom, with no specified end time. The event is organized by Keshet, a nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ+ Jewish communities.

A virtual hangout for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth to connect and share.

Indulge in desserts and dinner on National Dessert Day.

National Dessert Day

A celebration of women, trans, and nonbinary voices in the LGBTQ and immigration spaces.

City Winery

SHINE 2025

Immigration Equality

Join us for Luscious Brunch on October 18, 2026. Details about the event are limited, but it is scheduled to take place on this date. No specific start or end times are provided.

Brooklyn

Luscious Brunch

Join the Keshet-hosted Monday Evening Hangouts for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 (grades 8-12). The event features discussions, games, and more, providing a supportive environment for social connection and engagement.

A celebration of women, trans and nonbinary people in the LGBTQ, immigration and advocacy spaces.

Triangle Loft

SHINE 2023

The PFLAG NYC Annual Gala is a fundraising event featuring cocktails, a dinner and awards program, a dance floor, and a silent auction. It aims to support LGBTQ+ support services, safe schools programming, and community outreach in New York City. The event includes sponsorship and ticket options, with proceeds benefiting PFLAG NYC's ongoing initiatives.

Online (Virtual)

PFLAG NYC Annual Gala

PFLAG NYC

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event with performances at Webster Hall.

I Put a Spell on You - 10th Anniversary

An exclusive dinner event with fashion industry leaders supporting LGBTQ+ causes.

Fashion Centered

A weekly in-person youth group meeting every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at The Center, providing a welcoming space for individuals aged 13-22 to discuss intersectional queer identities, body image, pop culture, media, literature, and history. The group encourages participation through drop-in attendance, with an intake process required for all youth programs. For more information, contact youth@gaycenter.org.

The Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center

Center Youth: Young People's Group

A weekly in-person gathering for youth aged 13-22 at The Center, focusing on discussions about intersectional queer identities, body image, pop culture, media, literature, and history. The group meets every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, providing a welcoming space for young people to connect and share experiences. An intake is required for participation.

Join LGBTQIA+ leaders from a wide range of sectors for an afternoon of engaging panel discussions, networking, and promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity - both in our workplaces and in our communities.

Deutsche Bank Center

Fall 2026 NYC Pride Corporate Summit

NYC Pride

A conference with LGBTQIA+ leaders featuring panel discussions and networking to promote inclusivity in workplaces and communities.

Join NYC Pride for an evening of panels, networking, and LGBTQIA+ community programming.

Deutsche Bank, 1 Columbus Circle

NYC Pride Community Event

SHINE: A celebration of women, trans, and nonbinary voices in the LGBTQ and immigration spaces

The 2026 SAGE Awards is an event scheduled to take place on October 26, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. Details about the event's activities or purpose are not provided.

Sage Awards & Gala

2026 SAGE Awards

An educational workshop designed for transmasculine, nonbinary, and binary individuals to learn about products and navigate complex services such as surgeries, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), dating, and social connections. The event aims to provide valuable information and support for members of the transgender community.

Center Support: TransMasc Show & Tell

Join the Monday Evening Hangouts hosted by Keshet for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 (grades 8-12). The event features discussions, games, and more, providing a supportive space for social connection and community engagement. The event takes place online via Zoom on October 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

An interactive ESL class focusing on spontaneous conversational, writing, reading, and listening activities designed to connect immigrant LGBTQIA+ community members and allow them to express themselves freely.

Center Support: ESL Conversational Program

A Halloween-themed event featuring performances by Allison Ponthier and Nepesh The Slug King, with proceeds donated to Trans Texas.

Allison Ponthier's 1st Annual Spooky Spectacular

Join us for a spooky night of costumes, music, and fun! Prizes for best costumes and more.

The Haunted Hall

Halloween Costume Party

Spooky Events Co.

A three-day, 275-mile charity bike ride from Boston to NYC to raise funds against AIDS.

Cycle for the Cause

TDOR is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of anti-transgender violence and bring attention to the continued brutality endured by our TGNC community.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Bringing together a who's who of queer women, this annual fall gala is where we celebrate all women.

Join the Keshet-hosted Monday Evening Hangouts for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth aged 13-18 (grades 8-12). The event features discussions, games, and more, providing a supportive space for community engagement. The event takes place online via Zoom on November 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Celebrate National Sandwich Day with special sandwiches.

LGBTQ+ Events in New York

Tomorrow

Drag Brunch

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Radical Queer Reading Group: Abolitionist Intimacies

Thursday, September 10, 2026

2026 National Convention

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Annual Gala

Tomorrow

Drag Brunch

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Radical Queer Reading Group: Abolitionist Intimacies

Thursday, September 10, 2026

2026 National Convention

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Annual Gala

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