Upcoming Events
Book Club: Heated Rivalry
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for discussion of Heated Rivalry!
Washington, DC: Tour the AIA Headquarters Renovation
Our Washington DC group is going behind the scenes of the newly renovated AIA Headquarters. Come explore this Brutalist icon’s transformation into a global model for sustainability and equity alongside your queer and ally peers.
San Francisco Bay Area: Maker’s Night
Trade your technical specs for craft kits for an evening of hands-on creativity and community connection. It’s the perfect way to recharge your creative batteries while building meaningful bonds with fellow queer and ally professionals.
Chicago: Drag Bingo Night
Our Chicago group is gathering at My Buddy’s for a night of Drag Bingo and community building that you won't want to miss.
New York City: Happy Hour with OutPro & Intercollegiate Alumni
Our New York City group is taking over the Poltrona Frau showroom for a massive multi-org mixer!
New York City: Annual Career Workshop
Our New York City group is back with their highly anticipated workshop to help you bridge the gap between graduation and your first big career move. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you'll gain the insider secrets needed to master your resume and own every interview.
Greater Los Angeles: Visit Huntington Gardens
Our Greater Los Angeles group is trading job sites for botanical sights with a family-friendly garden social. Come wander the blooms and reconnect with your queer and ally professional community in a relaxed, vibrant setting.
Washington, DC: Planning Inclusive Healthcare Spaces Panel Discussion
Discover how our Washington, DC group is shaping the future of inclusive healthcare infrastructure through an expert-led panel on designing for the queer community.
Washington, DC: Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity
Roll up your sleeves with our Washington DC group for a hands-on volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity. Join fellow queer and ally professionals to help build affordable housing and strengthen our local community from the ground up.
New York City: Speed Networking & Happy Hour
Get ready for a fast-paced evening of connection with our New York City group! We’re hosting a speed networking night designed to help queer and ally professionals across all experience levels build meaningful industry relationships.
San Francisco Bay Area: Queer Bowling Night
Join our San Francisco Bay Area group for a vibrant night of bowling where every strike supports a local queer non-profit! It’s the perfect mix of networking and community giving in the heart of the Mission.
San Francisco Bay Area: 2026 Kick-off Happy Hour
The San Francisco Bay Area group is hosting a fabulous kick-off happy hour to reconnect, network, and unveil their dynamic 2026 event lineup in an inspiring design space.
New York City: New Year Celebration Social with AIA LGBTQIA+ Alliance
Our New York City group is starting the year with a vibrant social, partnering with the AIANY LGBTQIA+ Alliance to connect queer and ally professionals and expand our thriving community across the design, construction, and real estate industry.
Chicago: Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket Meet-up and Happy Hour
Our Chicago group invites queer and ally professionals to close out 2025 with a festive evening of community and networking at the Christkindlmarket.
San Francisco Bay Area: 2025 Holiday Party
Join our San Francisco Bay Area group at Driftwood for our annual Holiday Party.
Greater Los Angeles: 2025 Holiday Party
Our Greater Los Angeles group invites queer and ally professionals from the design, construction, and real estate industry to close out the year with a fun, festive holiday happy hour.
Washington, DC: 2025 Holiday Party
Come out to Pitchers / League of Her Own for our Washington, DC group's 2025 Holiday Party.
New York City: 2025 Holiday Party
Join our New York City group our annual Holiday Party to reflect on 2025 and celebrate the start of 2026.
Book Club: AIDS in Theater
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a literary discussion of three plays set in the AIDS crisis of the ‘80s and ‘90s.
New York City: Annual Cocktails with Colleagues Happy Hour
The New York City group invites you to our annual Cocktails with Colleagues, a powerful evening to connect queer and ally professionals across the industry and introduce your co-workers to the vibrant Build Out Alliance community.
Book Club: Disco Witches of Fire Island
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a magical discussion of Blair Fell’s, "Disco Witches of Fire Island," - with the author himself!
San Francisco Bay Area: Happy Hour in the Castro
Join the San Francisco Bay Area group for a fun and casual happy hour designed to connect queer and ally professionals across the design, construction, and real estate industry.
Book Club: Memoirs of Hadrian
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a captivating discussion of Marguerite Yourcenar's, "Memoirs of Hadrian," a reimagining of the Roman Emperor’s life.
Greater Los Angeles: September Happy Hour
Join our Greater Los Angeles Group for a casual happy hour at the beloved Flamingo Bar!
Washington, DC: Volunteer at DC Central Kitchen
Join our Washington DC group for a hands-on volunteer event that builds community while helping prepare nutritious meals for those in need!
New York City Summer Family Picnic
Get ready to celebrate summer with our New York City group! Join us for a fantastic, family-friendly picnic designed for fun, networking, and community building under the sun.
San Francisco Construction Tour: The Gateway at UC Berkeley
A behind-the-scenes look at UC Berkeley's Gateway project with our San Francisco group, followed by networking.
Chicago Family Picnic at the AIDS Garden
Join our Chicago group for a fantastic family and pet-friendly potluck picnic, connecting queer and ally professionals in the design, construction, and real estate industry for a day of fun and community by the lake!
Book Club: Our Young Man
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a captivating discussion of Edmund White's, "Our Young Man," a powerful exploration of queer identity and community.
Pride Party: Assembly Required
Join our New York City group for a vibrant Pride celebration packed with networking and inspiration from the Stonewall Community Foundation. Connect with queer and ally professionals and kick off the weekend with community and cheer!
Pride Party with AIA Chicago
Join our Chicago group as we team up with AIA Chicago for a fabulous event celebrating Pride month and community connection. Get ready for a vibrant night of fun, networking, and celebrating queer professionals in our industry!
Pride Happy Hour with AIA SF and ASLA NCC
Join our San Francisco Bay Area group, AIA SF, and ASLA NCC for a special Pride Month happy hour. Celebrate queer professionals in the built environment and connect with our expanding community.
Book Club: Blackouts
Join our New York City group this June for a book club discussion on Justin Torres's "Blackouts," a captivating exploration of queer history and storytelling that promises a thought-provoking evening of literary exploration and community connection.
San Francisco Giants Pride Day Celebration
Join the San Francisco Bay Area group for a Pride Day home run at Oracle Park! We're hitting the ballpark to cheer on the Giants and celebrate our community with a pre-game brunch and prime bleacher seats.
Celebration, Conversation, & Pride! with ULI SF
Join the San Francisco Bay Area group for a special Pride kickoff connecting queer and ally professionals through powerful, immersive conversations. This unique event is your chance to build community and shape a more inclusive future for our industry.
Pride Kick-Off with ULI New York
Join our New York City group and ULI New York for a Pride Month kick-off celebration! Connect with fellow professionals and get ready for a vibrant month ahead.
World Pride Happy Hour with Q City
Join our Washington DC group as they team up with Q City to throw a World Pride Happy Hour. Get ready to connect with fellow queer and ally professionals and kick off Pride Weekend in style!
Annual Spring Hike in New York
Tie on those hiking boots and join our New York City group for their Annual Spring Hike at Harriman State Park in New York.

