In candlelit warmth, The Social Queer happy hour offered a space for connection at its own pace. Guests brought sketchbooks, games, and books, allowing conversation and quiet presence to coexist. Tea in hand, we lingered, shared, and simply existed together — finding ease in a community that values both reflection and companionship.

On the night of Trump’s reelection, we came together to create a space for care, witness, and quiet resistance. We spoke openly of disappointment, fear, and uncertainty, holding one another in shared presence. And yet, amid the heaviness, we danced and sang, letting music and movement carry us beyond despair. The room became a living reminder that connection can anchor us, that community can hold us steady, and that even in moments of uncertainty, we are never truly alone.

Our Vinyl event invited guests into a bar designed for listening, reflection, and intimacy. We began with conversation over cocktails, then moved barefoot into the listening room, letting sound guide the evening. In the quiet communion of music, the ordinary act of presence became a shared, grounding moment.

Our anniversary gathering is a reflection of years, effort, and enduring community. Friends reunited, the room full of light and laughter, as we celebrated the work, care, and connections that brought us here. It is a night that honors history, fosters presence, and affirms the networks of support that sustain us.

A combination of  intimacy and spectacle. We began in quiet conversation over dinner, then moved into Vermillion’s gallery space, where community, style, and presence merged. The evening held space for sensuality, artistry, and connection, leaving a lasting impression of belonging and shared experience.

A partnership with Rainbow Rec Sports, Park & Play unfolded as a casual, multigenerational afternoon at Seward Park. Volleyball, swimming, and conversation mingled with dogs roaming and children playing. In the simplicity of gathering outdoors, the community revealed its vibrancy, its ease, and the quiet power of presence.

Our Pride Darty is one of Seattle’s most celebrated Pride events — a vibrant, high-energy daytime dance party where joy, visibility, and connection take center stage. From sunlit rhythms to shared laughter, music and movement create a space where identities are affirmed and bonds deepen. This is a gathering that pulses with life and intention, and catapults us into the evening as we continue celebrating Pride.

Queertopia was a celebration of music, art, and community, co-curated with local folk artist Sara Camille and featured across multiple local broadcasts. Held on a sun-drenched summer day at Volunteer Park, the festival brought together live bands, solo musicians, and interactive art installations. Attendees wandered through the grounds, discovering intimate performances, dancing to rhythmic beats, and engaging with playful, participatory experiences. Picnic blankets and laughter dotted the lawns, creating moments of pause amidst the vibrant energy. From shared movement to quiet conversation, Queertopia was a space where creativity, connection, and joy intertwined, leaving the community inspired and renewed.

Fever Dream transformed a rooftop into a mini Pride, a space alive with energy, freedom, and celebration. Queer celebrities joined the community as drag performers and artists moved through the day, creating moments of performance, dance, and connection. Happiness carried us from daytime into night, and no one wanted the event to end — each beat and laugh extending the joy. The party became a vibrant testament to queer visibility, collective celebration, and the magic of showing up fully in community.

Hoax, our Halloween event, reimagined The Ruins as a space of wonder, imagination, and queer celebration. Guests moved through an evening alive with imagination, music, and ritual — dancing, enjoying elevated cocktails, and capturing moments in a playful, immersive photobooth. Thoughtful design and curated experiences created a sense of deliberate magic, where every detail — from food to atmosphere — invited presence, connection, and delight.

Our first New Year’s Eve —and certainly not our last — was held at Black Bottle, tucked into a tree-lined corner of town glowing with Christmas lights. The evening began with a shared dinner, bringing everyone together over gratitude, intention, and connection. As the night went on, the table gave way to the dance floor, filled with laughter, music, and celebration, ending with a countdown into the New Year surrounded by chosen family.

Thanks to the dedicated and thoughtful planning of our lead host, Sabra, we hosted a happy hour at the Columbia Tower Club. Our happy hours are designed with newcomers in mind — whether you’re new to the community, new to the city, or just haven’t attended a Social Queer event before.

These gatherings offer a welcoming space to meet new friends, build meaningful connections, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening. We provide name tags and optional conversation starters for anyone who appreciates a little nudge to get the conversation flowing.

Valentine’s Night unfolded within the stunning walls of Vermilion, a women-owned art gallery in the heart of Capitol Hill. Local queer vendors gathered to showcase their craft, while attendees came together not only to celebrate love in its traditional sense, but to honor it in all its forms — expansive, expressive, and beautifully diverse.

The evening evolved into one of our fullest and most electric dance parties yet, with the energy carrying us well past 1 AM before anyone was ready to call it a night.