New York, USA
Social & Cultural Associations
20something NYC
For queers in their 20s looking for fun outside the bar scene. This group meets a few time a month, including events just for women. All are welcome.
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change (AALUSC)
This group meets Thursday nights at the LGBT Community Centre and calls itself a “political and social group for lesbians of African ancestry.” Email for more info.
African Asian Latina Lesbians United (AALLU)
Networking group that hosts quarterly events, including the annual Eastern Regional Womyn of Colour Conference.
BiRequest
Social and support group for all bisexuals. They hold regular discussion groups, followed by dinner out.
Bisexual Women
“Social and discussion group for women who identify as bisexual. Bi-friendly lesbians and trans-women are welcome. This is a group for members: newcomers should attend a meeting and apply to become a member.” Email for more info.
Butch/Femme Society
Social and discussion group for all who consider themselves part of this dynamic. The group holds meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Colombian Lesbian and Gay Association
Social and support group for the LGBT Colombian community in New York.
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I couldn't enter to your web. I am Colombian and I like to belong to your association. My e-mail is ocristinag@yahoo.com
Cristina G. on Jan 19, 2010
Dari Project
"The Dari Project develops resources to increase awareness and acceptance in Korean American communities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) people of Korean descent." Not only do they offer support, but they also organize regular social events.
Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society
“We aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide, in addition to combating negative portrayals of Arabs within the Gay and Lesbian community. We also provide a support network for our members while fighting for our human rights wherever they are oppressed.”
Gay and Lesbian Dominican Empowerment Organization (GALDE)
“We seek to organize and advocate on behalf of the Dominican LGBT community in the political arena as well as combating homophobia through educational and social activities. We plan to integrate massive outreach and educational efforts to include the many members of our community to help them live better lives.”
GRIOT Circle
“An intergenerational and culturally diverse community based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, especially Elders of color. It is our mission to maintain a safe space for these Elders, alleviate their feelings of isolation and fear, and construct programs and support systems designed to affirm their lives and encourage self-empowerment.”
Haitian Gay and Lesbian Association
Support and social group for members of the LGBT Haitian community living in NYC. Not only do they offer support for situations like coming out, they also host weekly Haitian dance classes and other regular parties.
Jewish Community Centre LGBTQ groups
The JCC hosts a ton of events and groups for LGBTQ members of their community, including several that are just for women including Ma'agal: the Nehirim Womens' group and an over-40 group.
Las Buenas Amigas/ Latina Lesbians of New York
Founded in 1986, this social and support group is for all “US-born Latinas, immigrants from Latin America, working-class women, mothers, students, professionals, artists and activists.” They usually have monthly meet-ups.
Leather Invasion
Are you a practitioner of the leather lifestyle but want to take it outside of bars and clubs? Here’s where Leather Invasion comes in. This LGBT association organizes monthly meet-ups to places like Ikea, the Smithsonian or MOMA where everybody meets at an assigned time and place and visits together in your full leather glory.
Lesbian Adventures & Outings
"Meet other local lesbians to go on adventures in and out of the city. On weekdays, we can go to concerts, shows, dining, etc. On weekends, we can explore outside the city with outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, off roading, etc." All lesbians are welcome.
Lesbian Sex Mafia
Welcome to the country’s oldest women’s BDSM group. Founded back in 1981, LSM is for women interested in fantasy and role playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, costumes, alternate gender identities and uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, consensual and confidential way. They host monthly events, including a number of information sessions and parties.
Lesbians After Dark
A social meet-up group for African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Latina, Native American and multi-racial women who identify as lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, and grown & sexy. They do club nights, parties, and day-time social outings. A great way to meet new people!
N.Y.C. Butch/Femme Socials
This group holds a monthly get-together every second Tuesday of the month at the Cubbyhole from 6-9 p.m. Email for more info.
New York Area Bisexual Network
The main umbrella organisation for bisexual groups and resources in the NYC area.
North East Two Spirit Society
Social and support group for LGBT and two-spirit American Indians of New York City and the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.)
Out Professionals
This LGBT social and business networking organization has a secondary network just for women called LYNX. They hold almost weekly events of all kinds from business seminars to meet’n’greets to comedy nights and more.
Polyamorous NYC
This organization brings together diverse a group including individuals, couples and groups of all orientations and genders. The common interest is long-term, romantically-committed, multiple-partner relationships. Polyamorous hosts the annual Poly Pride in NYC as well as twice-monthly meetings at the LGBT Community Centre.
Professional Feminine Lesbians/Bi's of Color
“A place where all sexy women of the world can come together for the better of getting to know each other.”
Q-Girls (2nd Wednesday of the month at various venues)
Monthly social/networking get-together for professional lesbians that has been running for years. For the next event check out their website for all the details.
Q-Wave
"An organization for people of Asian Pacific-Islander descent who identify as lesbian, female bisexual, or transgendered and for anyone who is questioning her identity or sexual orientation." This queer women's group meets once a month for a social outing and is developing to offer a variety of support programs.
Sirens Motorcycle Club
These are the motorcycle lovin’ ladies who are at the front of the line during the annual pride parade.
South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association
“SALGA-NYC is a social, political and support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people who trace their descent from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet as well as people of South Asian descent from countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Kenya.” The group meets every second Saturday of the month.
The Lavender & Green Alliance
Irish LGBT organization offering “cultural programs that include researching and recording the lives and stories of LGBT persons within NY’s Irish communities. We have classes in Irish language and dance; presentations on heroes in Irish LGBT history; and active involvement in community parades in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. We celebrate festivals such as the Samhain (Halloween) and Nollaig (Christmas) with other ethnic and cultural groups.”
Women About
Founded back in 1976 this lesbian social/activity group has welcomed thousands of women over the years to their activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, dancing, theatre, concerts, restaurant outings and more.
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