The New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) 212-459-4784  www.nyabn.org -- providing information & support to the Bisexual / Bi-Friendly Community since 1987. Various contingents including New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) & the Bisexual Womyn of Colour at the NYC LGBT Pride Parade

2012 June Bi Pride Events in the greater NYC Tri-state Region

Bisexual and Bi-friendly Groups & Events in New York City

  1. general meetings, groups & things to do for everyone in the bisexual community


  2. bi women's groups
  3. bi men's groups


  4. bi and bi-friendly youth groups (ages 13 to 21)
  5. bi and bi-friendly groups for bisexual young adults (ages 18 to 30's)
  6. bi and bi-friendly groups for bisexual seniors (ages 60 and up + caregiver support, etc.)


  7. bi and bi-friendly resources in the outer boro's


  8. for the BDSM (leather) community

  9. for the Poly community


  10. when you are first coming out


  11. bi and bi-friendly groups for people in recovery


general meetings, groups & things to do for everyone in the bisexual community

Bi-Perspective
Also affectionately know as 'the Sunday Group', Bi-Perspective is the longest-running social, discussion and support group for bisexual, bi-friendly and questioning men, women and couples meeting in the New York City area. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at *the LGBT Community Center.   They are followed by a convivial Coffee & Desert at a nearby local restaurant.   Bi-Perspective also sponsors Meet-Ups and various other social events.   For more information contact Michael the current moderator by E-Mail: michaeltalmo@aol.com or Phone: 908.355.4051.

BiRequest
BiRequest is a long running discussion group for bisexual and bi-friendly people. It meets at 6:00 PM on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays for discussions at *the LGBT Community Center followed by dinner at a local restaurant. BiRequestIf you cannot make the meeting, join us for dinner usually about "8pm-ish" in a nearby restaurant. BiRequest also has group outings and special events. E-mail birequest@yahoo.com for more information or to be put on mailing list.
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Bi-Fi Network
Bi-Fi Network produces fun & entertaining bisexaul social events in New York City Ever wonder where all the bisexuals hang out in NYC? Looking for an alternative to the gay and LGBT center parties? Are you weary of having to explain your sexuality to every Tom, Dick and Harriet you meet? Do you need something to do other than sit in a circle and talk about what it means to be bi? Ever wish that there were more awesome events for bi people?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve already figured it out for you. We’re a group of friends who are creating Bi-Fi HotSpots — as the name suggests, hot bisexual events in NYC — for like-minded bis and their friends. All politics are checked at the door. We’re not out for profit. We just want to have a good time.

NYC BiChoice: the New York City Bisexual Meetup Group
The New York Bisexual Meetup GroupIf you're bisexual, bi-curious, or bi-friendly, this is the place for you!   Come hang out and make new friends with other bisexuals in the New York area.   Tired of feeling like we don't have a place where we can just be ourselves? Interested in meeting other like-minded folks who are bi/bifriendly? Our goal is to provide a fun, safe space for bisexuals and bi-friendlies to gather and interact in the NYC area.   Please feel free to post your suggestions for future Meetup locations to the group's message board.  

New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) and NYABN on Facebook
Especially in a large urban area such as NYC there is a lot going on for bisexual people, but it is sometimes hard for bi men and women from one part of the bisexual community to find out about what is happening somewhere else. Since 1987 the New York Area Bisexual Network has served as a central communications network for all Bisexual & Bi-Friendly Groups, Events and Resources in all five borough's of NYC and the surrounding Tri-state area.

The NYABN runs a "Bi-Info" Telephone Line; a Community PO Box and of course we list all the bisexual & bi-friendly "stuff" we find out about on this website (www.nyabn.org) and as well as on our Facebook page. If you would like to get in touch please e-mail us at info@nyabn.org or phone us at 212.459.4784 or for website related issues please contact the NYABN webmaster. Thanks!

Manhattan Bisexuals
An e-mail list for ALL bisexual/pansexual people in New York City to meet and greet. Not a dating service or a hook-up spot (please check our "Just For Fun" page for that), this is just a useful place to find out what's going on in Bisexual New York City on a day to day basis.

Join this e-mail list and keep up with the local Bi/Bi-friendly Parties, Movies, TV, Celebrity Gossip, Plays, Art-Exhibits, Groups, Meetings, Events, Music, Cool Clubs/Bars and other Useful Information. Or you can just hang out and chat. Started by a bisexual person from Manhattan, people from all five boroughs are invited to join.

Manhattan Bisexuals - A place for bisexuals in New York City
all NYC Bi Men & NYC Bi Women
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bi women's groups

--- READ ALL ABOUT IT ---

"What's in a Name? Why Women Embrace or Resist Bisexual Identity" by Robyn Ochs
Bisexuality: More Choices—or Compounding Confusion? by The Libertine New York Press 15 March 2006
Members of New York City's Bisexual Women's Groups are extensively quoted in this article
After Ellen: has a wide selection of articles about bisexual women primarily in the arts & entertainment fields

Bi Women of All Colors Together
Hey Ladies! Want to hang out with a cool bunch of bisexual women of all colours and diversities?
Bi Women of All Colors is a social and discussion group for Bi, Bisexual, Bi-Queer, Bi-Curious, Transgender-Bi, Bi-friendly, Lesbian, SGL (Same-Gender-Loving) Heteroflexible and Questioning women from ALL Cultures and Diversities.

We organize brunches and dinners in Manhattan and the occasional picnic in the park. We provide a non-judgemental safe space for women to exchange, share, eat and discuss interesting, exciting, as well as thought-provoking topics that will keep you in the know, on the go, and just so intrigued.

So with that, come join us, and have yourself a good time. "You'll be glad that you did"


And now you can Meet Us On MySpace too!

make sure you check out our monthly MySpace Blog
it will keep you up with ALL the action!
Bi Women of All Colors Together
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SiSTAH [Sistahs in Search of Truth, Alliance and Harmony]
A support organization that addresses the needs of bisexual, lesbian, transgender and same-sex loving womyn of colour with a special focus on health, wellness, social and educational issues. SiSTAH’s nurturing space affirms, rejoices and sanctions womyn of colour in all of our diverse communities. For more information please call: 212-479-7886 or e-mail us at thewaysofasistah97 (at) yahoo (dot) com or check for our frequent events on the NYC Bisexual/Pansexual & Queer-identified Meetup Group.

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bi men's groups

Sadly nothing happening right now, please check back for future group or found one yourself and let us know about it


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bi and bi-friendly youth groups (ages 13 to 21)

Bisexuality: Beyond Gay or Straight just the facts

I Think I Might Be Bisexual (now what do I do?) Don't worry, be happy & read this
I'm 15 and bisexual, but how do I know for sure? more interesting stuff to consider
I think I might be bisexual, but I really do not want to be Deep Breath It WILL be OK


'Bi the Dozen' a Bisexuality Quiz how much do u really know about being bisexual?


Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out Coming Out stories for kids of all ages

Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
The YES program is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people between the ages of 13 and 21.    It is based at the *the LGBT Community Center.   Everything in YES is free and confidential!   

The YES program exists to provide LGBT young people with community support to foster healthy development, in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol and drug-free environment.   YES is guided by their goal of creating a Community of Inclusion for everyone who comes to their program.  

YES offers a range of services, activities and training to young people, including: Harvey Milk School (NYC High School Grades 9-12)
A New York City alternative high-schools who's mission is to provide a positive high-school experience for LGBT & Questioning kids [& allies . . . you can be straight and attend Harvey Milk . . . it's a good school so straight people have/do attend too].  

Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI)
After-School and other programs for LGBT and Questioning kids, [& allies . . . you can be straight and attend, since it has good programs many people do].   Since 1979 Hetrick-Martin has offered a wide variety of programs for more than 7,800 young people annually.   Programs include: the Harvey Milk School; individual, group, and family counselling; an after-school drop-in centre; special services for homeless youth; and training on issues of sexuality and HIV/AIDS for youth and professionals.   The program is in the same building as the Harvey Milk School but students from other schools are welcome to attend.

GLSEN The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.   GLSEN's Student Organizing department supports, trains and provides resources to student organizers and more than 3,000 GSAs (your school's GLBT-Straight Alliance) currently registered with GLSEN.

Generation Q (GQ)on MySpace
We do all kinds of great stuff at our Drop-in Center. Come see for yourself. Generation Q is at 30-74 Steinway Street, 2nd Floor, in Astoria Queens. Call ahead to find out what's up: (718)204-5955. GQ is a second home to over 200 gay youth in NYC. GQ members are between the ages 13-22 years old. Our doors have been open since 2001 as a once-a-month social at our first place in Corona, Queens.

Now our doors are open 4 days a week in Astoria for GQ's very own Drop-in center, from 3:00-8:00 pm. Check us out! We're open Monday -Thursday, 3-8pm. There's always something new going on @ GQ.
  • Mondays: YAB meetings to plan GQ parties, trips, action & Queens Pride. Bring your STR8 Friend to GQ to show their support.
  • Tuesday: RISK workshop, dealing with Sex, Love, (Tops, Bottoms, Femmes, AGs, etc!) And hey-- FREE Mertocards & food!
  • Wednesday: Video Games! Come play Ol'School Nintendo, X Box, PS2, N64 SPADES, UNO, KRAZEY 8's TABOO, TWISTER, SCATTeRGORIeS, BOGGLE,&OUTBURST. Stop by and show us what you got. And the New The L Word Wednesdays.
  • Thursday: Y2YO Have a great time learing how to combat homophobia through theater--get involved and get empowered!
  • Friday: 1st Friday of The Month: GQ's Social Nites are BACK! 7:30pm-12am.
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bi and bi-friendly groups for bisexual young adults (ages 18 to 30's)

20SOMETHING and 20SOMETHING on MySpace
20SOMETHING is a social events organization for ALL young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in New York City, aged 18 to 33.   We organize both gender separate and mixed events.  

We meet regularly every first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at *the LGBT Community Center.   The purpose of our biweekly meetings is to socialize and to discuss topics relevant to people in and around their 20s.   Meeting topics range from light to serious. We also have other activities at our meetings, such as ice-breakers and games.  

20SOMETHING has a $5 door fee at each meeting to cover the cost of the room and refreshments.  

In addition to our meetings, we host dinners, coffee nights, and bar outings.   We also hold special events such as beach trips, movies, ice skating, and more!   Members pay for themselves during all events (such as buying their own movie ticket).   However, unlike our meetings, 20SOMETHING does not charge a special fee for attending.  

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bi and bi-friendly groups for bisexual seniors (60 and up + caregiver support)

SAGE - Senior Action in a Gay Environment
SAGE is a social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.   It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs and services in an intergenerational environment that values age, gender, racial, religious, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity.

SAGE is further committed to fostering a greater understanding of aging, to promoting positive images of life in the later years, and to supporting and advocating for the rights of senior gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in both the gay and straight communities.

Membership in SAGE is open to all people, regardless of age.   In fact, our multigenerational approach to membership adds a unique dimension to SAGE.   While SAGE members must be 60 or older (50+ if HIV positive) to take advantage of SAGE's clinical and social services, there are plenty of fun, helpful, educational and social activities open to all SAGE members.  

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bi and bi-friendly resources in the outer boro's

Queens Pride House and Queens Pride House on MySpace
Queens Pride House (QPH), a centre for the LGBT communities of Queens, was established in Queens Borough Hall in September 1997 to provide for the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in the borough.   In May of 2001, we opened our current site in Woodside. Queens Pride House also houses Queer Links, our resource referral program.   QPH offers space for clubs, programs and meetings, consonant with our mission.   Queens Pride House is located at 67-03 Woodside Ave, Woodside, New York 11377 phone: 718 429-5309, fax: 718 429-5013 e-mail: QueensPrideHouse@aol.com

PFLAG Queens Chapter
Mission Statement: PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is an international orginization that promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society, education, to enlighten an ill-informed public, and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

PFLAG-Queens meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month, at 2:00 PM at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills 71-11 112th Street (2 blocks north of Queens Boulevard) Forest Hills, Queens NY 11375. For More Information Write, Call or E-mail PO Box 750212 Forest Hills, NY 11375-0212 (718)271-6663 pflag@pflag-queens.org

Generation Q (GQ)on MySpace
We do all kinds of great stuff at our Drop-in Center. Come see for yourself. Generation Q is at 30-74 Steinway Street, 2nd Floor, in Astoria Queens. Call ahead to find out what's up: (718)204-5955. GQ is a second home to over 200 gay youth in NYC. GQ members are between the ages 13-22 years old. Our doors have been open since 2001 as a once-a-month social at our first place in Corona, Queens.

Now our doors are open 4 days a week in Astoria for GQ's very own Drop-in center, from 3:00-8:00 pm. Check us out! We're open Monday -Thursday, 3-8pm. There's always something new going on @ GQ.
  • Mondays: YAB meetings to plan GQ parties, trips, action & Queens Pride. Bring your STR8 Friend to GQ to show their support.
  • Tuesday: RISK workshop, dealing with Sex, Love, (Tops, Bottoms, Femmes, AGs, etc!) And hey-- FREE Mertocards & food!
  • Wednesday: Video Games! Come play Ol'School Nintendo, X Box, PS2, N64 SPADES, UNO, KRAZEY 8's TABOO, TWISTER, SCATTeRGORIeS, BOGGLE,&OUTBURST. Stop by and show us what you got. And the New The L Word Wednesdays.
  • Thursday: Y2YO Have a great time learning how to combat homophobia through theatre--get involved and get empowered!
  • Friday: 1st Friday of The Month: GQ's Social Nites are BACK! 7:30pm-12am.
OUT Astoria and OUT Astoria on MySpace
OUT Astoria is a resource for the LGBT community and allies in Astoria. WE area a social organization that is open to all, but our intention is to concentrate on Astoria; to serve those who ride the N/W line (between 39th Avenue and Ditmars) and the R line (36th Street through 46th Street stops). OUT Astoria provides a forum for dialogue and getting to know one another. We currently have monthly dinners into other regular events, such as cocktail parties at Astoria bars, weekend brunches, and much more. OUT Astoria also identifies and focus on friendly local businesses that want LGBT dollars. We invite your to to sign up for our mailing list at astoriagaydinner@gmail.com.

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for the BDSM (leather) community

NYC Bisexual S/M Discussion Group on Yahoo
Welcome to the on-line version of the NYC Bisexual S/M Discussion Group. This group started in New York City as a an actual meeting but has since 'moved' to cyberspace.

This groups is for a frank discussion of S/M interests and experiences All bi/bi-friendly adults are welcome to participate.
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for the Poly community

TriState Poly
TriState PollyTriState Poly is a support and social group for polyamorous folk in the New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State area. Polyamory means many loves, and refers to relationship styles of responsible non-monogamy.

We count many different configurations of relationships in polyamory, but they have in common honesty and consensuality. We welcome polyfolk who are singles, triads, quads, networks, tribes, bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgendered folk and straight couples who agree they can have other lovers -- whatever works for you, as long as it's not based on lying and cheating.

TriState Poly includes a variety of folk with different levels of poly experience -- from those in long-term poly relationships to the poly curious and poly friendly. Our goals include networking, support, socializing and fun. Currently sponsoring regular munches, discussion groups and other events. Let us hear from you!
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The New York Polyamory Meetup Group
The New York Polyamory Meetup GroupMeet fellow polyfolk in your area!   Come to a local Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families..   Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect, and commitment. Everyone is welcome!   The group meets at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for dinner at various restaurants around NYC to talk about love, sex, commitment, honesty, Palm Pilots, cooking, computer geekery, books, and pretty much anything else that comes to mind.   Please leave your preconceptions at the door and come prepared to have a relaxed good time in a fun, social, no-pressure atmosphere.  

PolyamorousNYC
PolyamorousNYC is creating a community of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions who are interested in multiple relationships. Polyamorous NYCMeets 3rd Wednesday of the month 8:00 PM at *the LGBT Community Center. For more information please call 212.568.9102 or e-mail One4a3M@aol.com.
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when you are first coming out

I Think I Might Be Bisexual (now what do I do?) Don't worry, be happy & read this
I think I might be bisexual, but I really do not want to be It will be OK We promise

What does it mean to be a bisexual? Some FAQ's
How to Go to a Bisexual Support Group Go Make Friends

Bi-Perspective
Also affectionately know as 'the Sunday Group', Bi-Perspective is the longest-running social, discussion and support group for bisexual, bi-friendly and questioning men, women and couples meeting in the New York City area. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at *the LGBT Community Center.   They are followed by a convivial Coffee & Desert at a nearby local restaurant.   Bi-Perspective also sponsors Meet-Ups and various other social events.   For more information contact Michael the current moderator by E-Mail: michaeltalmo@aol.com or Phone: 908.355.4051.

PFLAG NYC, PFLAG Queens and PFLAG (main site)
Support for parents, families, and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; help with coming out to family.

Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
The YES program is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people between the ages of 13 and 21.    It is based at the *the LGBT Community Center.   Everything in YES is free and confidential!   

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bi and bi-friendly groups for people in recovery

IF YOU NEED A MEETING please call intergroup at 212.647.1680 or go on-line: www.nyintergroup.org

Birdsong - Bisexuals & All Others Welcome
A not-for-profit, non-sectarian, free-thinking organization created by and for Women with a history of incest/childhood trauma. Holds weekly open facilitated, peer-empowerment/support groups Thursday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1st floor of The New York Academy of Medicine, E 103rd at 5th Avenue. Birdsong is completely open to ALL Women, doesn't follow any ideology or dogma and absolutely DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.

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Note: New groups, changes and special events are marked with this symbol ---> ##

* The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street in NYC 212.620.7310

** Identity House -- lost their lease & will be moving as of April '07 - more info as soon as available

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