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Queer Middle Eastern & SWANA Events in NYC

Soirées, festivals, performance, and the spaces where queer Middle Eastern, North African, and SWANA New York gathers on its own terms — there's a real scene here. These are the events worth knowing about, updated every week.

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Frequently asked

Where can I find queer middle eastern & swana events in NYC?
Menna maintains a live, weekly-updated list of queer middle eastern & swana events across all five boroughs at itsmenna.com/events/lgbtq/ — including venue, date, price, and neighborhood for each event.
What kind of queer middle eastern & swana events does Menna list?
The listings span concerts, festivals, film screenings, food events, community gatherings, and nightlife. Filter or browse by category, neighborhood, or date on the main events page.
How often does the list refresh?
New events are added continuously by Menna's team plus an automated scraper that watches Luma, Eventbrite, and dozens of NYC venue calendars. The public site rebuilds daily.