New Orleans Pride Center

Weekly Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetups
2029-09-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-09-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-09-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-08-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-08-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-08-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-08-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2029-08-02 16:00 - 17:30 UTC and 6 more dates | Louisiana
Looking for a safe, fun, and supportive space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth? Our Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetup (for ages 13-24) is the perfect place to be yourself, make friends, and find support from a community that gets you. These meetups are more than just a hangout—they’re a chance to share your thoughts, express yourself, and have a connect with peers in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Join by registering here!

Each session is facilitated by a trained professional counselor who’s there to guide conversations, offer support, and ensure everyone feels safe and included. Whether you’re into sharing stories, playing games, or simply listening and connecting, this meetup is for YOU.

What to Expect:

~ A safe space to express yourself and feel heard

~ Fun icebreakers and activities to help you connect

~ Supportive discussions about what matters to you

Come as you are, and let’s make this the highlight of your week!

Ready to join? Register at bit.ly/LALGBTQYOUTH

Community Meetup & Dinner
2029-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Join the New Orleans Pride Center for a dinner and meet-up. Each month different LGBTQ2IA+ community organizations are invited to come share about what they do for our communities. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Pride Center, our programs, and how you can get involved. We will gather from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and free (delicious!) dinner will be provided. Come out to meet community and get nourished!

Writing Across the Rainbow Writing Workshop
2029-09-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2029-08-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2029-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Writing from the Rainbow is our NEW ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, including how to get your first words on paper to getting published and sharing your work with the world!

Award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets.

Everyone has stories to tell, fictional, factual, or otherwise. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as world-building, plotting, character creation, continuity maintenance (unless you’re just that stream-of-consciousness writer, then forget continuity maintenance), editing, sharing and constructive criticism of work, and the journey forward, either to publishing or wherever you want to take your writing. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. We hope to see you there!

Intergenerational Game Night
2029-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Join us for a night of silliness and games with our Intergenerational Game Night, in partnership with NOAGE (New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders)! Games have a long history of bringing people together and creating community. Come out for a fun and fabulous night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have many different games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment at the Pride Center. Feel free to invite friends! And, there will be snacks!

LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Meetup
2029-09-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2029-09-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2029-08-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2029-08-18 15:00 - 17:00 | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
For LGBTQ2IA+ youth ages 13-24, this weekly drop-in series provides a casual setting for youth to meet each other and take part in some easy activities like movies, games, crafting, and more. There will also be snacks and opportunities to learn about other things happening in the local LGBTQ+ community. Each week will feature different activities, with the fourth Wednesday of each month being our arts & crafts night, with materials and guidance provided to explore your artistic side. Find out more by emailing us at info@nolapridecenter.org.

Safer Schools Educators & Allies Group
2029-09-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2029-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2029-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Calling all New Orleans area teachers, educators, and school staff who are interested in supporting LGBTQ2IA+ students! Join the New Orleans Pride Center and UTNO’s Sanctuary City committee to talk about the recent anti-LGBTQ2IA+ legislation’s impacts on students, learn about resources, and start planning strategies of support. Every first Tuesday of the month we gather to talk about LGBTQ2IA+ students’ emerging needs and how we can still work to meet them. Our main goals are to identify pathways for school employees to still be affirming and then share these out in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. Snacks are always provided!
