Upcoming Events
Callen-Lorde Rainbow Run: Fundraiser & Volunteer Event
Be a part of the annual Callen-Lorde Rainbow Run fundraising event. Run, walk, or cheer people on to help this incredible organization focused on LGBTQ+ healthcare.
Building Stonewall: Design Team Dialogue
Join this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. The design team reveals insights, challenges and triumphs, and untold stories.
Book Club: Just By Looking At Him
Our Book Club returns in May with a reading of "Just By Looking at Him" by Ryan O'Connell: a story of love, addiction, and finding your place in the world.
Building Stories: OUT in Real Estate
Join our next Building Stories event: OUT in Real Estate. Hear from NYC's queer real estate leaders during open discussion about their journeys and insights.
Diversity Happy Hour in New York City
We're bringing together organizations from across the industry spectrum. Celebrate diversity at this special Diversity Month event.
Springtime Soirée: Expressions in Bloom
Celebrate at our first Springtime Soirée: Expressions in Bloom, an elegant evening at The Ivory Peacock where we'll honor our sponsors and showcase the vibrant accomplishments and aspirations of our community.
Drag Ball & Crawl: Historical Harlem Walking Tour & Drag Brunch
Celebrate black queer joy and drag of the past, present, and future with a guided Drag Crawl through Harlem and Drag Brunch.
New Year, New Connections: Kick-Off Social with AIANY LGBTQIA+ Alliance
Cheers the New Year with fellow LGBTQ+ professionals at our kick-off social event in partnership with AIANY LGBTQIA+ Alliance, hosted by Canova, Nero Cucine, and PSLab in their vibrant showroom located in SoHo.
Holiday (DIVA) Happy Hour in New York City
Come out with your inner Holiday Diva to celebrate at our annual Holiday Happy Hour in New York City.
Cocktails with Colleagues in New York City
Grab a colleague or two—whether a coworker, your manager, or someone from your firm's leadership team—and join us for this annual networking event.
Book Club: TWO Great Novels
This month's book club will meet in-person to discuss TWO great novels, "Horse Barbie" by Geena Rocero and "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
New Date! Build Outing: 5th Annual Fall Hike
Join us for our Annual Fall Hike with friends while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful fall foliage.
Coming Out Party in New York City
Join us for a night of unity, empowerment, and celebration as we Construct Strong Foundations at our annual Coming Out Party in New York City!
Building Stonewall: Past, Present & Future with Diana Rodriguez and Ken Lustbader
Join us for an evening discussion with Diana Rodriguez of Pride Live, who will discuss bringing the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center to life, and with Ken Lustbader of NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, who will delve into the history Stonewall Inn from rebellion to today.
Building Inclusivity: Navigating Success of LGBTQ+ ERGs Across Industries
Join us for our annual LGBTQ+ ERG event, this year with guests from outside the design and construction industry so we can hear insights from across sectors about how to establish and make sure your company's ERG will thrive.
Book Club: Pennsylvania Station joined by author Patrick E. Horrigan
Join us in-person with Patrick E. Horrigan himself, and hear him talk about his novel "Pennsylvania Station" in a riveting discussion.
2023 Summer Picnic with Family & Friends
Join us for an end of summer picnic with family, friends, kids, and pets, at Gantry Plaza State Park.
Annual Game Night in New York City
Come test your cornhole skills—whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned player—and play in our tournament-style game night.
Book Club: The Stranger Next Door
Join our Book Club for their next virtual discussion of the August book "The Stranger Next Door" by Arlene Stein.
Queer Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour
Join us as we step back in time to remember and celebrate the Queer Harlem Renaissance using the newly developed Queer Harlem Renaissance phone app.
Building Stories: Constructing Open Conversations
Join representatives from leading New York and Washington, DC, based construction programs for an open conversation on what true equity and inclusion can look like through discussions of the past, diagnoses of the present, and brainstorming around a better future.
Pride Rewind: A Post-Pride Rendezvous
Join us for a post-Pride gathering to recap on the amazing month of June and the many people we've met along the way.
Book Club: Everything for Everyone
Join our book club in-person for this month's reading of Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 by M.E. O'Brien and Eman Abdelhadi.
Historic Homo Harlem: the Walking Tour
Join us on foot as we explore Harlem's long-standing African American queer history through a walking tour led by Harlem’s very own Michael Henry Adams.
Building Strength & Solidarity: 54th Annual NYC Pride March
Save the date to join us and celebrate Pride while marching in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in the 54th annual New York City Pride March!
Pride Pep Rally at the Penthouse
Get pumped and ready for Pride Weekend at this year's Pride Pep Rally at the Penthouse with stunning views of Manhattan and beyond!
Virtual Book Club: “Amateur: A True Story About What Makes A Man”
Dive into an enriching discussion of identity, gender, and self-discovery at our captivating virtual book club to explore "Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man" by Thomas Page McGhee.
Dusk Tour of Greenwich Village's Vintage Neon Signs
Experience the magic of vintage neon signs at dusk and discover Greenwich Village's storied past with author Tom Rinaldi on this one-of-a-kind walking tour!
Light Up the Night at the Brooklyn Pride Parade
Join us in lighting up the night and celebrating pride and heritage in New York City's only twilight Pride parade, the 2023 Brooklyn Pride Parade!
Celebrate a Multicultural Pride at the New Queens Pride Parade
Join Build Out Alliance and celebrate a multicultural Pride at the New Queens Pride Parade, as we come together to support diversity, inclusion, and culture in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Queens!
Starting Pride Month with a Bang
Celebrate loud and proud with Build Out Alliance and Urban Land Institute at our Pride Month kick-off happy hour event hosted by SHoP Architects.
Book Club: "Last Night at the Telegraph Club"
Join our next Book Club meeting for an engaging discussion of the novel, "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda Lo, a story of love between two girls set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the height of the red scare.
The Glass House + Galleries Private Tour
Join us for a private, guided tour of The Glass House, one of Philip Johnson's most notable designs just over an hour outside of New York City.