JQY

Summer Planting at the Drop-In Center
2026-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us and get your hands a little dirty as we plant flowers, herbs, and greenery together, decorate flower pots, and spend some time connecting with with your JQY chevra. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or you’ve never kept a succulent alive, everyone is welcome. The Breakaway will be the Trans+ group, where we’ll explore all things gender-related through schmoozing, crafting, and asking big questions. All trans, gender questioning, or non-conforming and generally curious people are welcome to join.

Waffles and Sundaes at the Drop-In Center
2026-08-13 17:00 - 20:00
This week at drop-In…Let’s talk about navigating the nooks and crannies of this waffle of a world…over a waffle & ice cream sundae bar rainbow party! Featuring make your own rainbow waffles, wacky waffle & ice cream toppings, kosher Bravo pizza, and more — can’t wait to see you then!

Summer Drop-In Center
2026-08-27 17:00 - 20:00

JQY x Suffrage Book Club Hang
2026-08-31 19:00 - 21:00
Join JQY for an exclusive book club event run by Gretchen Shope & Lina Bukhman, straight off the national tour of Suffs The Musical. Hang out for the evening at our very cozy and very gay Drop-In space for dinner, a lemonade bar, games, and spirited conversation about this month’s book club book: Beyond the Pale by Elana Dykewomon. Each visitor will be entered into a giveaway for suffrage themed prizes and other goodies. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some fabulous new friends and chat about this fascinating book.

Rosh Hashana Prep at the Drop-In Center
2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:00

Eshel Community Sukkot Party
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:30
Join Eshel for the annual LGBTQ Community Sukkot Chagiga! On Sukkot, it is traditional to celebrate the holiday with a Simchat Beit Hashoevah, a joyous gathering commemorating the holiday’s Temple service. Come experience this celebration with a special LGBTQ+ Jewish twist at JCC’s rooftop Sukkah, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline, wine bar, Israeli cuisine, snacks, and plenty of laughs with friends old and new. This event is open to the entire 21+ LGBTQIA+ community.
