A place to make friends with some of the most open minded people in NYC.

I grew up in a homophobic part of New York City and have experienced alot of mistreatment and abuse when coming out to people. I have also lost alot of friends in the coming out process and understand that it is tough to make friends that are lgbt or allies. I have recently started talking to a few people who are lgbt or lgbt friendly and I have learned that no one deserves to be mistreated or ignored because of his/her sexuality or gender. That being said, I am hoping that people who have g …

So.... you're not your average parent. Maybe you are goth and kinky. Maybe you're queer and poly. Maybe something else.... The connecting factor between us all? We're parents! There's a lot of meet up groups for different types of parents, but no one seemed to cover what I was looking for. Maybe you are looking for the same thing? This group is for any who doesn't fit the stereotypical parent family/parenting style. We are LGBT friendly, leather friendly, goth friendly, and whatever else you ma …

We write and reflect about our romantic relationships in a structured, supportive group. We get down to the nitty-gritty of our real relationships and come to understand ourselves and our partners better through writing and processing our memories. This group is LGBTQ, kink, and poly friendly. The process of Guided Romantic Memoir (GRM) is designed by Natalie Millman and is based on the process of Guided Autobiography.

Are you supportive of alternative relationship styles and want to build bonds with other like minded people? Are you looking for some adventure and variety in your life; want to challenge yourself, try things you've never done before or simply have a great time with great people who support openness in relationship choices...? then join our group. Events range from hiking, camping, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining, obstacle course mud runs, downhill skiing, cr …

Meet fellow polyfolk in your area! Come to a local Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect, and commitment. This group is LGBT friendly. Everyone is welcome! FYI: ALL INFO ON THIS MEETUP GROUP SITE IS COMPLETELY PUBLIC, ANYONE BROWSING THIS GROUP CAN SEE EVERYTHING from profiles, greetings, to the message board with the exception of email messages sent to an individual. Some event location …

Welcome to Fit in the City... 8 of my friends and I all are bonded by our goals of being fit. Some of us want to lose weight, some  want to gain muscle - but all of us are striving for fitness. Since we are all separated through various parts of New York, we figured this central site would not only help us keep connected, but inspire our friends & family and create a larger network of fitness partners.  Some of our friends who are trainers, or work in fitness, will be weighing in with advice, re …

All Souls Young Adults aspires to be one of the most vibrant and deeply connected young adult groups in New York City. From parties to service projects to events that foster personal growth, we aim to have a lot of fun. We have created a group that easily welcomes newcomers with different backgrounds, perspectives, and sexual orientations. Our members are of various ages, with most in their 20s or 30s. People come to our group for several reasons: to have fun and make friends, to engage in meani …

There are so few places where we as gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders can meet each other in person outside of bars.  We've found that it's much easier to meet friends and partners in an environment that is fun doing an activity that isn't focused on meeting new people.  You can just sit down with us and play an old favorite game or learn a new one.  We tend toward strategy games, but word games and party games are welcome.

A social badminton club for the LGBT community and friends. Gay and straight both welcome. The goal is to mix a bit of sports with a bit of socializing. Have been a member of a gay badminton club in London and it's a great way to meet people and have some fun. All levels welcome from beginners up.

Sign up and discover the world of the passionate, sensual, exotic Argentine Tango danced among same-sex couples. Through this group you will find out about all the exciting new events we have including classes, shows, parties, and dances. The Strictly Tango NYC is presenting all levels classes for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community and their friends. These are “open role” classes, where people can enjoy dancing tango without traditional fixed roles according to the dancer’s g …

Recently started in 2012, Gays In Advertising is working to bring together New York City’s up-and-coming media professionals, from publishers to agencies to clients, to learn, network, and grow in our specialized crafts within communications and media. Our organization strives to become an outlet for those seeking LGBT networking opportunities and resources within the media industry by hosting a variety of discussions, events, and panels with fellow professionals and top LGBT leaders within the …

Do you love wandering through an historic house museum? looking at all of the stuff? want to go behind the scenes? are you someone who drags their friends to every historic house museum you run by? ODD - yes, but there are others just like you! Culture, fun and new friends.

This group is for all who wish to increase their understanding and appreciation of lgbt history and culture. We’ll be attending gallery exhibits, lectures and talks, films, plays, and readings. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the lgbt community in a stress-free, no-pressure environment. "We have a history, and we have to know it." --Larry Kramer ( A Conversation With... Larry Kramer & Lady Bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQ-i6ckul0 ) "This world is never finished, and the histo …

This group is a great way for young (Approx : 20-35) LGBT Geeks to make new geek and/or gaymer friends and just hang out! Anyone can join, as long as you 1. are an LGBT geek, or 2. admire them. It can be hard to fit into the gay community when you're a gay geek and this group is a safe haven for gay geeks and their admirers. So, please join this group and let the Video Gaming References (pwn it!), MIT Science Degrees, Thick Rim Glasses!, Apple Computer Obsessions, and horribly uncoordinated outf …

The Philosophy Forum is a discussion group for members of the LGBT community and SOFFAs (significant others, family, friends & allies). Over the course of more than a decade, we have discussed works from the canon of Western philosophy, texts of Asian philosophy, post-structuralist and contemporary philosophy, and non-philosophic texts — including literary texts — from the perspective of philosophy. We meet in Manhattan every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 4-6 p.m.

This is a group for LGBT nonprofit finance professionals. After 20 years of working with nonprofits I have found that the finance departments are staffed with members of the LGBT community. I have longed for a way to connect with them for networking opportunities, socializing, coaching and support. And a good dose of socializing as well.

This is a group for any LGBT individuals, families, or friends/allies in the greater New York City metropolitan area who are fans of the New York Mets. While times have been tough on the field for our beloved Orange and Blue over the last few years, we're the most passionate fanbase in all of baseball! Join our group and make friends in the LGBT community as we root on the Mets at Citi Field and around town at watch parties.

This is a group for LGBT parents with children in independent/private schools in NYC and those considering private schools for their children.  The group provides opportunities to get together, share stories and support each other and our children as we learn and grow in our school communities.  Suggestions for Meetup locations are always welcome!

Come join the group for fun and adventures in your favorite borough and beyond. I will try to host most events in Queens and Manhattan. Most of us spend the most time in these two boroughs, if you happen to live in NYC's largest borough. Come explore Queens with neighbors in the LGBTQ community. You can expect events like karaoke, dance parties, museum visits, dinners and brunches. I also am a firm believer in giving back to the community and will be looking into volunteering opportunities for t …

Welcome to CampOut, NYC's beginners to intermediate LGBTQ outdoor social activities group, dedicated exclusively to the physical and social aspects of camping, hiking and other outdoor activities. If you love the outdoors, the witty banter of "family," and camping/hiking, then come pitch your tent with us! We welcome you to join us for a weekend escape to enjoy all that nature has to offer or one of the other activities we plan. If you have any suggestions for camping spots, hikes or outdoor ac …

Ever wondered why you were born gay, or questioned your life purpose? You're in the right place, with men that will support you as you learn to step into the Powerful, Authentic, Emotionally, Mature Masculinity that you were born with! _________ We are the GBTQ gateway to: The Mankind Project • We affirm that all men are welcome at our events, on our trainings and in our communities. • We create, events, trainings and circles in which all men are welcome to discover their deepest truths. We we …

An ambitious & exclusive & social club for 25's-45's with souls of adventurers, and a fiery love of the arts. Together we explore the endless treasure troves of NYC and beyond...sky's the limit, so long as it's RAD.

Hi and thanks for checking out A Different Kind of Ladies' Night! Welcome aboard! We are THE LARGEST LESBIAN Meetup Group in NYC! Yay! Be sure to follow us on Facebook! And check out the awesome A Different Kind of Ladies' Night apparel featuring our cool logo! http://adkln.spreadshirt.com/ This site and these events are for women like YOU! Women who are tired of the same old lesbian scene in their city and want something more! I started A Different Kind of Ladies' Night over six years ago in Wa …

Tired of all the usual happy hours and want to meet and hangout with a bunch of like minded queers? Make new friends, join up with old ones, meet a potential date, just get out of your house for an evening? I think it's time for a queer happy hour for queer women (this is super inclusive - and includes trans, genderqueer and anyone that identifies on the trans-masculine spectrum that may be or have been female bodied at some point). We do all different types of things too! Brunches!! Attending …

20SOMETHING is a social events organization for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in New York City, aged 18 to 33. We meet regularly every last Thursday of each month at 8pm at the LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street, [gaycenter.org]). The purpose of our biweekly meetings is to socialize and to discuss topics relevant to people in and around their 20s. Meeting topics range from light to serious. We also have other activities at our meetings, such as ice-breakers and ga …

nyc~OUT~dining welcomes all members of the lgbt community and our friends to join together and make new, long lasting friendships through the magical power of food. We feel that food plays a very important role in our lives. The smell of a certain food... The restaurant where you first met someone... The relentless craving to taste a specific food or drink again... These are all examples of the important role food can play in our lives. nyc~OUT~dining will use this innate, magical power of food …

A place to network and learn from other 20 and 30-something bi/lesbian/queer/trans professionals in New York City. (Ages 20-39) This multicultural group is targeted at career-focused professionals from all different fields.  We host fun, social activities and networking events for lesbian professionals. Does it ever seem like you're the only working professional in your group of artist/student/non-profit/academic lesbian friends? Are you looking for advice on navigating Wall Street? Thinking a …