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A bar is great for a night out, but it's hard to get past small talk over loud music. A run club, a chorus or a game night gives you something to do together and the same faces every week, so by the third visit people know your name. Here are 115 LGBTQ+ clubs, leagues and regular nights in 16 cities, each with the month we last checked it was still running.

Not sure how to start? Read How to make gay friends as an adult, then pick one thing here and go three times.

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2 groups across 16 cities · Sober & recovery · Meets on a Saturday

More ideas, including coffee meetups and how to do a bar night without drinking: Sober nights out.

Philadelphia

1 group · 415 miThis week →City guide →
Sober & recovery

Sober & Gay (AA)

Tue–Sun 8:30–9:30pm

Church of the Holy Trinity basement, 1904 Walnut St (Rittenhouse)

A long-running LGBTQ+ recovery meeting held six nights a week. The same space also hosts a 10:30pm 'Night Owl' meeting and Crystal Meth Anonymous at 7:15pm.

Official site

Checked Oct 2026Report a change to Sober & Gay (AA)

Houston

1 group · 994 miThis week →City guide →
Sober & recovery

Recovery Dharma Queers

Saturdays 6:30–7:45pm (Oct 10 & 24 2026 listed; check the calendar)

The Montrose Center, 401 Branard St

A meditation-based recovery meeting for queer folks, built on Buddhist practice rather than the 12 steps. Welcoming to anyone exploring sobriety.

Official site

Checked Oct 2026Report a change to Recovery Dharma Queers

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