Join our New York City group as we gather at Balcon to elevate our annual Coming Out Party tradition in celebration of National Coming Out Day! We are leveling up this year’s experience as we gather to honor the remarkable accomplishments of our community, recognize our history and the fierce advocacy that secured our rights, and celebrate the growth and impact of Build Out Alliance across our industry. We’re bringing together queer and ally professionals from across the design, construction, and real estate industry to express gratitude to our firm partners and leadership, showcase the strength of our community in our cities, and foster deep, lasting relationships. With showstopping entertainment from local icons DJ &Drew and drag artist Malai, come as you are to connect, make new friends, and stand in joyful solidarity.
Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now!
We’re stepping up the experience this year to deliver new value! Early bird tickets are $40 through September 18, after which registration increases to $60 (including at the door). Every ticket includes two drink tickets redeemable at the bar before transitioning to a cash bar.
What To Expect
A Refreshed Experience :: We're stepping up our game this year to deliver an event with more value with two complimentary drink tickets included with admission.
Showstopping Drag Artistry :: Experience a breathtaking performance by Malai, blending South Asian culture, architect-level precision, and unapologetic queer joy.
Electrifying Beats :: Dance to genre-blending sets from DJ &Drew, bringing over 20 years of musical mastery and NYC nightlife energy to the booth.
Raffles & Rewards :: Pick-up some raffle tickets at the event for your chance to take home amazing prizes while supporting our ongoing community initiatives.
New Connections :: Mingle with colleagues, firm leaders, and ally professionals across the industry to build genuine, lasting relationships.
Our Emcee
Malai (Badal Thakker with di Domenico + Partners)
With over a decade of industry experience, Malai spends her days designing public school projects across New York City. By night, she is a renowned drag artist, producer, and founder of the Queer Brown History archive, creating dynamic spaces for queer South Asian joy. Standing at the exact intersection of physical space-making and cultural self-expression, she is the ultimate performer to lead our National Coming Out Day celebration.
Our DJ
DJ &Drew (Andrew Rindler with OpenAsset)
Bringing over two decades of classical musicianship and 12 years of NYC nightlife residencies—from Fire Island to Hell’s Kitchen—DJ &Drew seamlessly moves through Pop, House, Disco, and Throwbacks to keep the room energized. By day, he oversees account operations at OpenAsset, a technology company serving many of the design, construction, and real estate firms in our very community. DJ &Drew stands tall behind the decks to soundtrack an authentic, high-vibe celebration for our industry.
Our Event Sponsors
Thank you to all of our event sponsors for helping make this event a reality.
Our Food Sponsor
Interested in event sponsorship opportunities? Check out this one-pager and reach out to giving@buildoutalliance.org for more infomation.
Still have questions?
Reach out to Rajas Karnik at rkarnik@buildoutalliance.org for more information.