15 events for WLW in NYC worth going out for

Dyke Beer hosts a slew of dyke-centric events in Manhattan and Brooklyn, often on weeknights. Upcoming events include speed dating at Winemak’Her, a women-centric wine bar, queeraoke, happy hours and more.

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It’s Wednesday, which means plenty of cool queer women are packing into The Woods in Williamsburg. This long-standing party is beloved for the fun, diverse crowd it brings together. Folks of all ages, backgrounds and relationship statuses mingle while DJs play and drinks flow heavily. No cover.

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Head to Prospect Heights for Leslie’s weekly parties featuring plenty of dancing, plus entertainment to help you unwind after a long week. Think drag performers, tarot readings, guest DJs and more. A late-night menu helps keep guests fueled until the early hours. 

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Girl Social organizes all types of events each month, many of which don’t center around alcohol but do offer plenty of opportunities to mingle. Get-togethers include queer laser tag and bowling, queer-specific gallery walks, game nights, pool parties and more.

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This pop-up sapphic cocktail bar launched at members’ only club Ludlow House in 2023, and has since relocated to Talea Beer Co.’s taprooms in Williamsburg and Cobble Hill on Wednesdays and Sundays. Reservations are encouraged, though walks-ins are welcome.

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This intersectional queer film festival for women and trans folks hosts regular events including The L Word screenings, short film nights and more. Events aim to bring queer cinema lovers together and are often under $20 to attend (and sometimes include beer or marijuana brand partnerships). 

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Friday nights on the second floor of The Stonewall Inn are ladies (and enby) nights at the historic bar after 10pm. GoGo dancers take the stage and a DJ spins into the wee hours. 

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Though Hot Rabbit’s recurring Friday night parties have been phased out (for now), the veteran lesbian party promoter is still organizing weekend events and dance parties. 

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Events specifically for QTBIPOC include parties, game nights, karaoke, trap disco and speed dating for specific groups, like WLW 28-and-over.

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Running strong since 1998, Submit is NYC’s longest-running ink and play party by and for women and the trans community. The basement venue is certainly mysterious and sexy, and consent is of the highest priority for all attendees, who come in couples, groups and solo. 

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This monthly (and sometimes more frequently) pop-up dinner series often takes place inside a community member’s home, and is a great way to break bread and party with a group of food and drink-loving WLW. Tickets are sliding scale prices and often sell out quickly.  

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Las Reinas hosts several monthly events for the sapphic and queer community, including a monthly Latin night in Astoria, a bimonthly game night, and more parties and events for Pride and other special occasions.

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This monthly drag show at Ginger’s brings out an enthusiastic crowd to watch drag artists of all backgrounds and styles take the stage for lip sync performances, dancing, comedy and more. 

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Comedian Sophie Santos hosts a monthly variety show at The Bell House, welcoming queer female and nonbinary comics to entertain a like-minded audience. 

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No membership is required to join this club’s monthly screenings of WLW films from the queer canon. Snag tickets in advance to often sold-out events, typically held in private residences. 

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