Young Lesbians, On Selfhood Exhibition
On View: February 8 - June 30, 2024 Young Lesbians, On Selfhood produces a narrative that represents the history, ingenuity, joy, and creativity of multiple marginalized young Lesbians. The Lesbians […]
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Better Together Exhibition
Exhibition On View: March 18-June 2, 2024The Center and All Out present “Better Together”, a photography project about the LGBT+ community in China, by Chinese photographer Shawn Zhang. With this […]
Miracle on 5th Alanon
"Miracle on 5th" Beginners Alanon Meeting meets on Thursday every week from 12:15 - 1:45pm. This event is a Hybrid meeting, that both meets in person and on Zoom (*This is something being worked out as we move back to being in person post COVID lockdown). Alanon is a 12-Step Recovery program for those with […]
(OPEN) The Bureau of General Services Queer Division
The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is an independent, all-volunteer queer cultural center, bookstore, and event space in room 210 of The Center. We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Center Youth: Open Lab
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Center Youth: Lights Out
Discuss everything sex related, get accurate sexual health info and create safe sex kits to share in the community. For youth between ages 13-22. This group is open, but Intake is required for all Youth Programs. For more information please contact youth@gaycenter.org.
Center Youth: Clubhouse Music Group
The Clubhouse Music Group meets every Thursday from 4-5:30pm. This event is In-Person. Calling all musicians, singers, performers, music producers, spoken word poets and performance artists/creatives. Professional musicians from Road Recovery will work with participants to discover their talents and develop their skills while working towards a community performance. No prior musical experience needed. For […]
Center Care: Mariposa Youth Group
La Mariposa es un colectivo cerrado de 10 semanas y el grupo se reunirá en persona. Invitamos jóvenes LGBTQ+ y personas aliadas (edades 13-22) de habla hispana a participar. Nuestro objetivo será crear nuevos vínculos, promover orgullo por nuestras culturas, y cultivar virtudes individuales. El colectivo establecerá relaciones sanas entre el grupo, con seres queridos, y […]
Youth Recovery: Recovery Writing Circle
The goal of this group is to infuse a writing practice to explore recovery processes. Each participant will have 20 minutes to journal quietly as we collectively share space and listen to music followed by a group discussion. Journal prompts will aid discussion around healing, intimacy, relationships with others, and ourselves while in recovery.
Center Youth: Gender X
Let's learn all about how the cisgender binary is a construct created and enforced by white patriarchy! Also? Let's talk about fabulous TGNC artists, authors, actors and musicians, do fabulous crafts and activities and host fabulous TGNC guest speakers. Finally, let's just talk about ourselves and how fabulous (or not) we're feeling that day. Inviting […]
Live and Let Live in Al-Anon
Live and Let Live in Al-Anon meets on Thursday every week from 6-7pm. This event is in-person.
(Virtual) Center Support: Expresión Latinx LGBTQIA+
Este grupo de discusión híbrido en Español está dirigido para todes las personas LGBTQ+ latinxs 18+ en el cual se podrá compartir diferentes puntos de vista sobre los diversos temas que se viven en nuestra comunidad. En este espacio de socialización en Español se favorecerán los vínculos sociales basados en el respeto mutuo y la […]
2024 Cycle for the Cause Kickoff Party
Cycle for the Cause 2024 Kickoff Party! Celebrate the upcoming event, make new friends, and learn more about Cycle for the Cause.Cycle for the Cause is The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & […]
Pride Toastmasters
Pride Toastmasters meets weekly on Thursdays in-person from 6-7:30pm. We are the only LGBT Toastmasters club on the East Coast. Learn new skills to enhance self-confidence and personal growth in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Membership is $78 for six months. Free to attend as a guest. For more information and a zoom meeting link, […]
Exhibition Closing Event and Auction: Young Lesbians, On Selfhood
On View: February 8-May 26, 2024Young Lesbians, On Selfhood produces a narrative that represents the history, ingenuity, joy, and creativity of multiply marginalized young Lesbians. The Lesbians in this project often […]
CMA SOBER TALK
SOBER TALK meets on Thursday every week from 6:30-7:30pm. Sober Talk is a solution focused meeting created to have an open space to talk about our other parallel addictions that resurface when trying to control Crystal Meth (alcohol, sex, compulsive shopping, social media, overeating, etc.). Weekly speakers and popcorn format. For more information go to nycma.org
Center Support: APIDA Queer Support Group
This social support group is a space for LGBTQIA+ community members on the APIDA umbrella, including East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islanders to come together and share their diverse LGBTQIA+ experiences and lives while building visibility among the community. For information on how to join, please visit gaycenter.org/social-groups or email socialgroups@gaycenter.org.
CMA en Español
CMA en Español meets on Thursday every week from 6:45-7:45pm. This event is in-person.
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma meets on Thursday every week from 7-8:15pm. This event is in-person.
SMART Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery meets on Thursday every week from 7-8:30pm. This event is in-person.
Center Support: Thriving Together
This peer-support group seeks to improve the quality of life of LGBTQIA+ people living with HIV offering an opportunity to meet and connect with others who are going through similar experiences. This group will provide a safe and supportive environment promoting awareness and guidance on how to live a healthy life, reducing HIV stigma, and […]
‘CU T’ Book Launch: R/B Mertz & Fellow Queer Poets (in-person and live-streaming)
To celebrate the launch of author R/B Mertz’s first poetry collection, CU T (called an “astonishing debut” by CAConrad, “visceral and cutting, vulnerable and brave” by Craig Santos Perez), we will hear from […]
AA Thursday Westwingers
Westwingers is an AA group that meets on Thursday every week from 7:15-8:15pm. This event is in-person.
(Virtual) Center Support: Harmonies
This support group allows members to seek community and social support, to openly discuss their experiences as trans, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals providing an opportunity to share their […]
CMA Big Book Study Meeting
CMA Big Book Study Meeting meets on Thursday every week from 7:45-8:45pm. This event is in-person.
Pulse Check – AA Meeting
Pulse Check AA Meeting meets on Thursday every week from 7:45-9:00pm. This event is in-person.
G.O.D (Gift of Desperation) Group of NA
G.O.D (Gift of Desperation) Group of NA meets every Thursday from 8-9pm EST. This event is In-Person. This is a space for Agnostics, Atheists, and Free-Thinkers. For more information, you […]