New Jersey LGBTQ+ Meetups

Gay Social's Pub & Pour

Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM EDT

Project PUB, 41 N Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ, US

This event is organized by Gay Social, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering connections within our LGBTQ+ community through vibrant and inclusive social events. Join us to celebrate diversity, build friendships, and have some fun! Visit www.gaysocialnj.org for more information.

Pub and Pour at Project P.U.B. in Somerville feels like coming back to where it all started. This is where Gay Social first took shape, and the night still carries that familiar, welcoming energy. People drop in after work, catch up with friends, and pull new faces into the mix without much effort.

The space makes it easy to move between conversations, grab a seat with a small group, or settle in at the bar. From time to time, this event also features fun themes, so keep an eye out for something a little different mixed into the night.

Look for our Community Managers, Keith Landon & Jon Cisek, who is there to welcome newcomers, make introductions, and help everyone feel comfortable joining in.

Event details
🍺 Every other month, third Wednesday
⏰ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 Project P.U.B., Somerville
🎟️ Free to attend / No RSVP needed
🅿️ Free lot and street parking after 7 PM
ℹ️ Food and drinks on your own

Gay Social's Java & Jazz

Sun, Jun 21 · 11:00 AM EDT

The Coffee Box, 1465 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, US

This event is organized by Gay Social, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering connections within our LGBTQ+ community through vibrant and inclusive social events. Join us to celebrate diversity, build friendships, and have some fun! Visit www.gaysocialnj.org for more information.

Java and Jazz is one of those mornings where the music, coffee, and conversation all blend together. Live jazz fills the room while people settle in at tables, listen for a bit, then lean into conversation between songs. When the space fills up, the gathering often spills outside, with small groups chatting on the sidewalk and enjoying the morning together.

Friends catch up, new faces are welcomed in, and the shared experience of live music makes starting a conversation feel easy. Whether you are inside listening to the band or outside talking with others, it is a comfortable way to spend part of your morning with the community.

Event details
🎷 Every other month, third Sunday
⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 The Coffee Box, Rahway
🎟️ Free to attend / No RSVP needed
🅿️ Free street parking
ℹ️ Food and drinks on your own

LGBTQ Pride Workout

Sat, Jun 27 · 9:15 AM EDT

Chimney Rock CrossFit, Chimney Rock Rd, Bound Brook, NJ, US

You're invited to come #sweatforacause with OUTAthletics!
OUTAthletics is not your typical workout fundraiser - we're totally extra!
OUTAthletics are 100% inclusive, not only of gender, sexuality and of favorite member of Destiny's Child...but also of fitness level.
Never done CrossFit? No problem! A Games-level athlete? Oh we've got something in store for you too! ALL fitness levels are welcome!

Most people are signing up through other websites, so don't be afraid if only a few people sign up on Meetup. It is also ok to just show up on the day of the event, without RSVPing.
It is a great place to meet other people, regardless of where you are on your fitness journey.

Suggested donation = $25.

More info can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218078992355077/

The funds raised will be used to support the Out Foundation to:
A) Empower queer young adults by providing access to inclusive fitness spaces, wellness resources, and more, B) Work with Gyms to make them more LGBTQ inclusive and C) Support the physical and mental health of the LGBTQ community.

2. Now that you're all registered and fundraising has begun, head on over to The OUT Foundation shop and get you some gear...we recommend grabbing some more Pride gear wherever you can find it. Not that it's beauty contest...but it's definitely a "who wore it best" contest. More rainbows. More reps.

And yeah - that's basically it! We're super excited to have you at this awesome fundraising and sweat-inducing event.
Bring friends.

XO

Gay Social's Neat Connections

Fri, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM EDT

The Laundromat, 4 Dehart Street, Morristown, NJ, US

This event is organized by Gay Social, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering connections within our LGBTQ+ community through vibrant and inclusive social events. Join us to celebrate diversity, build friendships, and have some fun! Visit www.gaysocialnj.org for more information.

Neat Connections takes place in an underground, speakeasy-style bar in Morristown with live bands and a buzzing crowd. The music sets the tone for the night, and the space has that tucked-away feel where conversations happen naturally between songs and sets.

We gather in the back right side of the venue, where you’ll find a mix of familiar faces and new ones, chatting, laughing, and enjoying the night together. It’s social, welcoming, and a lot of fun to settle into once you find the group.

Look for our Community Manager, Rocky Rinaldi, who will help you find us, introduce you around, and make sure you feel welcome when you arrive.

Event details
🥃 Every other month, first Friday
⏰ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 The Laundromat, Morristown
🎟️ Free to attend / No RSVP needed
🅿️ Paid street and garage parking
ℹ️ Drinks on your own
🔞 23+ only event