Thank you to everyone who joined us for our monthly Arts & Crafts Club last night! We’ll catch you on the next second Tuesday (February 10) For make-your-own Valentines and friendship bracelets! 🌈💌📬💘🎨🖍️✂️🖊️〰️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ArtsAndCraftsClubRoc #ArtsAndCraftsTogether

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 2nd Wednesdays bimonthly at 6:00pm for our Wellness Wednesday: LGBTQ+ Grief Support Group, a peer-facilitated group for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community to discuss grief and honor lost loved ones with stories and conversation. 18+. Via Zoom.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 2nd Tuesdays monthly for Arts & Crafts Club at Rainbow Seniors ROC Community Center (346 N. Goodman St.), 6:00pm. We provide the arts and craft supplies and a light snack! All ages. Free. Donations welcomed.

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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 2nd Mondays monthly at 6:30pm for our Lesbian & Queer Women Peer Support & Discussion Group, a discussion and socialization group for lesbian and queer identifying women. 18+ only. This group meets virtually via Zoom.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Pop-Up Pride Day at the Art Gallery at Memorial Art Gallery on Saturday! Half of our group were first-time MAG visitors! We thoroughly enjoyed our time, especially the Frontiers of Impressionism painting exhibit.

⚠️ PROGRAM ALERT! Given the chance for muddy conditions, combined with possible damaging winds, we’ve decided to reschedule tomorrow’s Rainbow Hike from Sunday, 1/11 to Sunday, 1/18 for safety reasons. Hopefully, conditions will look better in a week!

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for Pop-Up Pride events at various venues around Monroe County on 2nd Saturdays monthly at 1:00pm.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Mall Walk & Roll program of the year! We’ll catch you again on January 21 at Eastview Mall (Victor, NY)! 🌈 🚶‍♂️🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🧑‍🦼👨‍🦯👩‍🦽🚶 #WalkAndRollRoc #WalkAndRollTogether

UPDATED: The Rochester LGBTQ+ Together January 2026 Program & Events Calendar is finally here! Programs are open to members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies, unless otherwise specified. We can’t wait to see you in-person and virtually! (Last Update: 1/8/26)

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly at 6:00pm for Wellness Wednesday: Walk & Roll! Typically runs 45-60 minutes in duration. Open to all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies of all ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 1st Tuesdays monthly at 6:00pm for Movie Lovers Club: Discussion Group to share what you’ve been watching in cinemas, on television, and via streaming - and get ideas about what to watch next too! 18+. This group meets virtually via Zoom. 🌈🎬🍿

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 1st & 3rd Mondays monthly at 6:30pm for our Trans, Non-binary & Intersex+ Peer Support & Discussion Group, a discussion and socialization group for transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender expansive folx. 18+ only. Virtually via Zoom.

Thank you to everyone (pictured and not pictured) who joined us for our Saturday Stroll program at Genesee Valley Park this past Saturday! We hope to catch you at Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park & Buckland Park (Brighton, NY) on February 7! 🌈 ☀️🌲🦆🪾🪵🌨️☃️❄️🪨🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶 #SaturdayStrollRoc #SaturdayStrollTogether

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 1st Saturdays monthly at 1:00pm for our Saturday Stroll program for exercise, nature and conversation! This program is open to all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies of all ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Thank you to everyone (pictured and not pictured) who joined us for our second annual First Day Hike - our first Rainbow Hike of 2026 - yesterday! Weather permitting, we hope to catch you on January 11 at Cumming Nature Center in Naples, NY! 🌈🌤️🌲🌲🌲🪾🪵🐿️🪨☃️❄️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #RainbowHikeCrewRoc #RainbowHikeTogether

Thank you all for making Rochester LGBTQ+ Together’s Season of Giving year-end fundraising campaign a success and helping us to meet our $10,000 goal! This will allow us to provide more programs, events and resources for our greater Rochester LGBTQIA2S+ community in the New Year!

HAPPENING TODAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for our second annual First Day Hike to ring in the New Year with exercise, nature and socialization alongside fellow members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies! Hikes typically last about two hours, but may run longer. 18+ only.

Happy New Year from Rochester LGBTQ+ Together! May 2026 bring you all health, prosperity, joy and love! We’re so grateful to be a part of this community with you! 🖤🤎🩷🩵🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

20 DAYS AWAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 3rd Tuesdays monthly for Rainbow Reading & Book Club! Every other month alternates between a general reading discussion and an LGBTQ+ book selection discussion. This program meets virtually via Zoom. 18+.

⚠️ HELP NEEDED! ⚠️ We cannot overstate the importance of year-round community building and programming for LGBTQIA2S+ folx during these dark times. It’s December 31, and Rochester LGBTQ+ Together is about 80% of the way to our year-end fundraising goal!

🔔 New Program Alert! 🔔 Coming in January: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 4th Tuesdays monthly for Fiber Arts Club at Rainbow Seniors ROC Community Center (346 N. Goodman St.), 6:00pm. All ages. Free.

📢 Call to Action! 📢 UR Medicine is conducting a Screening Survey for The FOCUS ON US research study. We encourage local LGBTQ+ cancer patients/survivors and their caregivers to participate. ✅ Take Screening Survey: www.focusonus.study

Rochester LGBTQ+ Together joins our community to mourn the passing of Danny “Dusse” Siplin. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

THIS THURSDAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for our second annual First Day Hike to ring in the New Year with exercise, nature and socialization alongside fellow members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies! Hikes typically last about two hours, but may run longer. 18+ only.

Rochester LGBTQ+ Together wishes a happy Kwanzaa to all who observe. We hope these days of reflection on the seven principles bring light, happiness, and peace to you in the coming year.

⚠️ MISSING PERSON - PLEASE HELP! ⚠️ Rochester LGBTQ+ Together wants to urgently alert everyone about Danny “Dusse” Siplin, a missing member of our community…

Rochester LGBTQ+ Together wishes a very merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May your festivities be safe and affirming; may your holiday bring you peace and joy; and may you find yourself surrounded by those who love and support you! 🌈⭐️🎄🎁🎅🏽🦌❄️☃️🔔🎵🎶🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

What a joyful night together! Thank you to everyone (pictured and not pictured) who joined us for our The Holidays Together / Movie Night Out outing to see The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre tonight!

Thank you to everyone (pictured and not pictured) who joined us for our final Rainbow Hike of 2025 yesterday (and annual visit to Wild Wings Inc.)!

We had great attendance and great fun at our Sip & Social: Sober Game Night & Ugly Sweater Party - complete with a delicious Savoia Pastry Shoppe holiday cookie tray! Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday!

Save the Date! Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for our second annual First Day Hike to ring in the New Year with exercise, nature and socialization alongside fellow members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies! This year, our special January 1 Rainbow Hike will be at Oatka Creek Park at 11:00am.

HAPPENING TODAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on *Special Date* (typically 2nd & 4th Sundays monthly) at 1:00pm for Rainbow Hike Crew to enjoy exercise, nature and socialization with community.

“Even the darkest night awakens in sunshine.” On this cold, windy December 21, Rochester LGBTQ+ Together wishes a merry Yule to those who celebrate and a happy winter solstice to all!

HAPPENING TODAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on *Special Date* (typically 4th Saturdays monthly) at 11:00am for Sip & Social: Coffee Hour at various coffee shops across Monroe County. Join us for community, socialization, and fun! 18+ only.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: We’re so excited to see you for our special Sober Game Night and Ugly Sweater Party tonight! Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 3rd Fridays monthly at RSROC Community Center (346 N. Goodman St.), 7:00pm for Sip & Social: Sober Game Night to enjoy games, socialization and fun.

It was looking and feeling like the holidays at a bustling Eastview Mall on Wednesday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Mall Walk & Roll program of the year! We’ll catch you again on January 7 at The Mall at Greece Ridge (Greece, NY)! 🌈 🚶‍♂️🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🧑‍🦼👨‍🦯👩‍🦽🚶 #WalkAndRollRoc #WalkAndRollTogether

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly at 6:00pm for Wellness Wednesday: Walk & Roll! This program typically runs 45-60 minutes in duration. Open to all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies of all ages. Minors must be accompanied.

THIS FRIDAY: We’re so excited to see you for our special Ugly Sweater Party on Friday! Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 3rd Fridays monthly at RSROC Community Center (346 N. Goodman St.), 7:00pm for Sip & Social: Sober Game Night to enjoy games, socialization and fun with community.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on *New Date* 3rd Tuesdays monthly for Rainbow Reading & Book Club! Every other month alternates between a general reading discussion and an LGBTQ+ book selection discussion. This program meets virtually via Zoom. 18+.

Thank you to the dedicated few who joined us for a chilly, snowy Rainbow Hike at High Acres Nature Area (HANA) - a first-time visit for the group - yesterday!

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 3rd Mondays monthly at 6:30pm for our Trans, Non-binary & Intersex+ Peer Support & Discussion Group, a discussion and socialization group for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary intersex and gender expansive folx. 18+ only. Via Zoom.

🌈📖 2026 OFFICIAL BOOK SELECTION Each year, the official book selections for Rochester LGBTQ+ Together’s Rainbow Reading Club are selected by you, our rainbow readers! Now is the time to nominate up to three books by LGBTQ+ authors and/or with LGBTQ+ content to read in 2026.

Rochester LGBTQ+ Together wishes a very happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. May you find peace, joy and love during the Festival of Lights…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Pop-Up Pride Day at the Conservatory: Holiday Edition on Saturday! We always enjoy seeing the beautiful holiday light and floral displays together. Stay tuned for details about Pop-Up Pride for 2026! 🌈🎄🌺🎄🌸🎄🌵🌴🌿🐢🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #PopUpPrideRoc #PopUpPrideTogether

HAPPENING TODAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together on 2nd & 4th Sundays monthly at 1:00pm for Rainbow Hike Crew to enjoy exercise, nature and socialization with community.

⚠️ PROGRAM ALERT! We have canceled our all ages The Holidays Together / Queer Morning Out visit to Holidays at the Market today due to temperature and wind chills. 🥶

📢 A Message from Greater Rochester LGBTQ+ Mutual Aid: We are so proud to announce that Greater Rochester LGBTQ+ Mutual Aid has now exceeded ✨$25,000✨ in giving during 2025!

HAPPENING TODAY: Join Rochester LGBTQ+ Together for Pop-Up Pride events at various venues around Monroe County on 2nd Saturdays monthly at 1:00pm.

Rochester LGBTQ+ Together’s volunteers had a fabulous night at our first-ever Team Holiday Social at the Rainbow Seniors ROC Community Center on Thursday night! It was a well-deserved evening of food, games, gifts and fun together.