1/21-1/26: this week's queer events & my late new year's resolution for u
Hey queerdos! Back from a nice vacation, I am sending what is (hopefully) a regular newsletter showcasing the amazing (and unknown) hangs in nyc for lgbtq womxn/bn/trans folx.
Happy Tuesday! Hopefully this is the start of your shortened work week like me, so this I’m sending out this e-mail today. My hope is to send this out Sunday nights/Monday mornings weekly, although I’m setting the bar low for myself with this.
If this is your first newsletter, welcome! My goal with this is to draw more attention to the things happening in nyc that are catered to queer women, non-binary, gnc, and trans folx. This is far from comprehensive, but y’all I put a lot of time into scouring the web for these things.
For the 33 people subscribed to this newsletter: My belated New Year’s resolution is to send this out regularly, and to go to more queer events. So if there’s something you want to go to (and don’t want to go alone), e-mail me or DM me on Twitter! I’m always game.
I keep a public Google calendar of queer events, which you can check out here!! You can even add it onto your own Gcal. If there are any I’ve missed, please feel free to email me and I’ll add! Oh - and share this with your queer friends!
Jan. 21 - Jan. 26
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
- Queer and Polyam cocktail hour. an evening of mingling, conversation, and community for the lgbtq+ community practicing (or interested in practicing) ethical non-monogamy. free, ginger’s bar (bk), 7pm-11pm.
- Gay Fight Club. a boxing and kickboxing class for the lgbtq gender non-binary/non-conforming community. come join our friendly, fun environment, and learn to fight while you're at it. donation-based (register for a class online here). red planet may thai, 8pm-9pm.
- Dyke Soccer. all levels welcome for 5v5 on indoor turf field. rsvp here. $0-$20 sliding scale contribution. sofive brooklyn, 8pm-9:30pm.
- Funny Ha Ha Funny Queer comedy show. lgbtq showcase highlighting the queer community. facebook event. free, metropolitan (bk), 9pm-11pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
- Queer Tiger Beat. a monthly(-ish) standup show of all-queer heartthrobs who would be on the magazine cover of their dreams. tickets: $7 (buy them here). henrietta hudson, 7pm-9pm.
- Reclaim Pride Coalition meeting. every wednesday, join us in planning next year's pride as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the christopher st. liberation day. all are encouraged to attend. see the facebook event. the people’s forum (37th street), 7pm-9pm.
- Ladies Night @ The Woods. a night specifically for female-identifying/nonbinary/trans queers. come and hang out! no cover, the woods (bk), 10pm-late.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
- Saturn Returned happy hour. a happy hour gathering for queer women and folks age 30 and up. Meet people, make friends, chat with a cutie, be home by 10pm. tickets: $7 (buy them here). drink (bk), 7pm-10pm.
- The L Word Trivia. a night of talking, laughing, loving, breathing, etc. and a chance to win a big gay prize. stay after for a big gay dance party with homotown. tickets: $10 (buy them here). henrietta hudson, 7:30pm-late.
- Gay Fight Club. a boxing and kickboxing class for the lgbtq gender non-binary/non-conforming community. come join our friendly, fun environment, and learn to fight while you're at it. donation-based (register for a class online here). red planet may thai, 8pm-9pm.
- Lezzer Tag. a monthly laser-rager & bowling for lgbtq women, hosted by girl social. tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door (buy them here). bowlmor lanes (chelsea piers), 8pm-12am.
- Double D's: The Dirty Disco. a queer friendly weekly party with feel good dance beats. free (register for it here). the breakers (bk), 10pm-3am.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
- GayCare: a lgbtq+ kink/poly/swing space. the launch of a kink, queer, swing, and poly friendly meetup space. also, free on-site sti testing & ftm/mtf clothing swap. tickets: donation based (buy them here). pendulum nyc, 7pm-9pm.
- Game Night with The Femmies. a fun and game night playing “black car revoked,” a game celebrating American black popular culture. a qtpoc-centric event, but all welcome. donation-based (make donations here), metaden (bk), 7pm-9pm.
- CRUX LGBTQ rock climbing. rock climbing for all skill levels, then food and drinks after. more info on eventbrite. day pass costs $25, pay at gym. central rock gym manhattan, 7pm-10pm.
- Queerotica Comedy 2020. an evening of lgbtqia stand-up celebrating the life of queer sex, from the first african queens to surefire homosexual mike pence. tickets: $10 (buy them here). strand book store, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
- Reasonably Queer stand-up. a lgbtq stand-up and improv show from art fire. more info on facebook. free, the phoenix, 8pm-9pm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
- Gay Fight Club. a boxing and kickboxing class for the lgbtq gender non-binary/non-conforming community. come join our friendly, fun environment, and learn to fight while you're at it. donation-based (register for a class online here). red planet may thai, 2pm-3pm.
- Impulz wellness class. a wellness experience for womxn, trans, and non-binary folx, including a cardio class and meditation. free (register for the class here). 50 lexington ave LL1, 6pm-7:30pm.
- GLO in the City queer comedy show. tell a friend or just bring yourself, jes always a good vibe. free (give donations here). daily press coffee bar (bk), 8pm-10pm.
- Thank You For Coming Out. a podcast live recording featuring candid conversations about coming out with a diverse array of lgbtq+ persons. mixed seated and standing room. tickets: $15 in advance (buy them here), $20 at door. caveat, 9:30pm-11pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
- L Word: Generation Q finale watch parties (multiple). watch parties taking place at the well (bk), abilene bar (bk), & henrietta hudson. free, show starts at 10pm.