Same time next week? That's how friends happen.

Chicago Smelts

Coached practices most weekday evenings plus Saturday mornings, at Gill Park and Sheridan Park

Gill Park (Lakeview) and Sheridan Park

An LGBTQ+ Masters swim team for everyone from returning lap swimmers to competitors. The coaching is friendly, and there's a lively social side.

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Queer Book Club (DC LGBTQ+ Community Center)

Fourth Monday monthly, online via Zoom (email the Center for the link) Monthly

Next: Mon, Oct 26

Online (Zoom)

A monthly discussion of queer books by queer authors, run by the DC Center. It's virtual, so it's an easy one to try from home.

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William Way Community Mondays: Game Night

First Monday monthly, 6–8pm Monthly

Next: Mon, Nov 2

St. Luke & The Epiphany, 330 S 13th St (Gayborhood)

A low-stakes night of board games, cards and trivia run by the William Way LGBT Center. Bring a favorite game if you like. 18+.

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William Way Community Mondays: Out of the Box Open Mic

Third Monday monthly, 6–8pm Monthly

Next: Mon, Nov 16

William Way LGBT Community Center programs (Gayborhood)

A queer open mic for poetry, music, drag, comedy and storytelling. Come to perform or just to cheer people on.

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William Way Community Mondays: Kraftin' with Kim

Fourth Monday monthly, 6–8pm Monthly

Next: Mon, Oct 26

St. Luke & The Epiphany, 330 S 13th St (Gayborhood)

A relaxed craft night with a different project each month, like tie-dye or bag charms. No skills needed. 18+.

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New York City Gay Men's Chorus

Rehearsals Mondays 7–10pm; new members usually join in Jan or Sep after an audition

Chelsea

A big, warm chorus with a full concert season. You don't need formal training, but you do need to audition. Non-singers can join as associate members and help out behind the scenes.

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Frontrunners Boston – Weeknight Runs

Mon 6:30pm Davis Sq (Somerville); Wed 6:30pm outside Stony Brook T (JP)

Davis Square, Somerville / Jamaica Plain

Casual after-work group runs. First-timers should check the club's Facebook group first, especially in winter.

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NOAGE Walking Group

Mondays 6pm; canceled in bad weather

Audubon Zoo, Magazine St entrance (Uptown)

A casual weekly walk through Audubon Park run by New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders. Gentle pace, all ages welcome.

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New Orleans Chorus Connection

Every other Monday, 6:30–8:30pm

The Original Nite Cap, 1300 St. Bernard Ave (7th Ward)

Drop-in community singing that's open to beginners. No audition, just come sing with people.

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San Diego Armada Rugby – Practice

Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30–9:30pm

Robb Field, 2525 Bacon St, Ocean Beach

An LGBTQ+ rugby union club where everyone is welcome and there are no tryouts. Most of its players had never played before joining, and you can practice for free before deciding whether to pay dues.

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Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

Monday night rehearsals during the season; auditions reopened Sept 2026

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (Koreatown/Westlake)

One of the world's best-known gay choruses, with three big concerts a year. Joining requires an audition, and it's a big, welcoming community.

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Stud Country

1st & 3rd Mondays and Thursdays, 8pm–midnight, with lessons at 8:30 and 10pm; check the venue for the night

Los Globos (3040 Sunset Blvd, Silver Lake) and The Paramount (2708 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Boyle Heights)

LA's beloved queer line-dancing party. Each night starts with lessons from teachers on stage, so total beginners pick it up fast. 21+.

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Seattle Frontrunners

Year-round: Monday Mini-Runs, Wednesday Night and Saturday Morning runs; Tuesday track Mar–Nov; trail run first Wednesday

Capitol Hill area (see club runs page for meeting spots)

An LGBTQIA+ running and walking club that welcomes walkers and all paces. Easy to try once with no commitment.

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Seattle Men's Chorus

Monday rehearsals 6:30pm during the season, plus one Saturday per concert cycle; auditions each September

Seattle First Baptist Church (First Hill)

One of the largest gay men's choruses in the country, performing a big holiday tour each December. Auditions are held each fall.

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