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Windy City Gay Chorus

Wednesday rehearsals 7:30–10pm during the season; joining requires an audition

Windy City Performing Arts, Lakeview (office at 3656 N Halsted St)

A tenor/bass chorus and one of the oldest LGBTQ+ choruses in the US, with holiday, spring and summer concerts. Auditions are welcoming, and you don't need to be a pro.

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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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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.

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Front Runners Atlanta – Wednesday Run

Wednesdays 6:30pm; last Wednesday monthly is a brewery 'beer run'

John Howell Park (Virginia-Highland)

A midweek group run with a social monthly beer run. Weather cancellations are posted on Instagram and Facebook.

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Atlanta Rainbow Trout

Tue 7am & 7:30pm, Wed/Thu 7:30pm, Sun 10:30am; free trial available

McAuley Aquatic Center, Georgia Tech (Midtown)

Atlanta's gay-friendly masters swim, water polo and tri club. Ask for a free trial practice. You just need to be able to swim freestyle.

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Front Runners New York – Wednesday Night Run

Wednesdays 7pm

Central Park, across from the Daniel Webster Statue

Often the biggest group run of the week. Lots of people go out to dinner together afterwards, and everyone's welcome to join.

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SCUFF Line Dancing & Two-Stepping

Wednesdays 7–11pm

Playhouse, 100A 7th Ave S (West Village)

A weekly queer country night with line dancing and two-stepping. All skill levels are welcome, so it's a good one to try even if you've never danced before.

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Gay Men's Book Club (Brooklyn Pride Center)

Last Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm Monthly

Next: Wed, Oct 28

Brooklyn Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave (Crown Heights)

A monthly club reading gay fiction and nonfiction, with an eye on friendship as much as books. No registration needed, so you can drop in for any month's pick.

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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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Boston LANES (Liquid Assets New England Swimming)

Tue 7pm, Wed/Thu 7:15pm, Sat 9:30am, Sun 11am

BCYF Mason Pool (Roxbury) & South End Fitness Center

Boston's LGBTQ+ masters swim team, with coached workouts and a friendly crowd. Confirm practice times with the team before your first swim.

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Rhinestone Cowpoke Queer Line Dance Night

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7–9pm, $5

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, 2240 St. Claude Ave (Marigny/St. Roch)

A queer line-dance night with instructor Jeez Loueez. Cheap, friendly, and good for total beginners.

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Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale – Evening Runs

Wed 7pm Holiday Park (Fort Lauderdale); Sun 6pm Pride Center (Wilton Manors)

Holiday Park / Pride Center at Equality Park

Evening group runs and walks. The Wednesday run is often followed by a social, and runners of every level come out.

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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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Los Angeles Frontrunners

Six weekly fun runs/walks: Tue/Wed/Thu evenings, Tue/Sat/Sun mornings; see site for meeting spots

Various; Griffith Park is a regular home base

LA's long-running LGBTQ+ run and walk club, celebrating 45 years. Every pace is welcome, and walkers are part of every outing.

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LA LGBT Center volunteering

Start with the info session (4th Wednesday monthly, 6–7:30pm), then book shifts such as the Senior Pantry Monthly

Pride Hall, 1125 N McCadden Pl (Hollywood)

Volunteer at one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ centers. Roles range from food pantry shifts to events, and you only need to attend the info session first.

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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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