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 teams 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.
Pride Kick-Off in Greater Los Angeles
Kick-off the Pride season with a happy hour event! Learn about our upcoming Pride events while socializing with friends and colleagues.
Long Beach Pride March
Get ready to strut your stuff and celebrate everything queer as we march down Ocean Boulevard at the Long Beach Pride March.
Harvey Milk Day Queer Bowling in San Francisco Bay
Let's celebrate Harvey Milk Day by raising a glass (and knocking down some bowling pins) to a stronger, more vibrant community. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit not-for-profit, Taimon Booton Navigation Center, a local shelter for unhoused trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals.
After Hours: AIA24 Networking Event
Save the date for an evening of networking at the AIA Annual Conference. Enjoy an atmosphere where creativity meets conversation as we celebrate the beginning of Pride Month.
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.
Corona Heights Urban Walking Tour
We're taking to the streets of San Francisco! Join our self-guided, urban walking tour of the Castro neighborhoods with some of the most spectacular views.
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.
Cocktails with Colleagues in Greater Los Angeles
Grab a colleague—a coworker, your manager, or someone from your firm's leadership team—or even two, and save the date to join our annual networking event in Greater Los Angeles.
Book Club: Orlando by Virginia Woolf
Book Club is returning in 2024 with a reading of "Orlando" by Virginia Woolf: a fantastical novel about an Elizabethan nobleman who lives for three centuries and transitions into a woman.
2024 Community Kick-Off in San Francisco Bay
Join our San Francisco Bay group's annual community kick-off event for 2024. Enjoy a fun night of networking, celebrate last year's achievements, and get a sneak peak at what's in store for 2024.
Break the Ice at Capitals Pride Night
Score some new connections while celebrating diversity of the queer community at Capitals Pride Night, an opportunity to network with industry friends, colleagues and professionals alike.
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.
Kick-Off Happy Hour in Greater Los Angeles
Raise a glass with us at our 2024 Kick-Off Happy Hour with our Greater Los Angeles group: connect, learn more, get involved, and build community alongside industry peers at Akbar.
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.
Kick-Off Event in Washington, DC
Join our NEW group in Washington, DC, for their launch event. Meet the group’s leadership and hear about everything they’ve planned for the year.
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.
Trans History Art Gallery Celebration in Oakland
Join our San Francisco Bay group for a guided tour through the exhibit, "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!" honoring Marsha P. Johnson by artist Kin Folkz.
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.
Empowering Change: Stories with LGBTQ+ ERG Leaders
Save the date for our Greater Los Angeles group's inaugural LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group panel event!
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 Greater Los Angeles
IGNITE YOUR LEGACY at our first Coming Out Party in Greater Los Angeles, where we'll celebrate our vibrant LGBTQ+ history and forge forward as a united community.
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!
Coming Out Party in San Francisco Bay
We’re kicking off our Coming Out Parties from coast to coast with a celebration in San Francisco Bay. Come unleash your colors with your fellow Build Out Alliance members.
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.
End of Summer Happy Hour in Los Angeles
Join your fellow Build Out Alliance members for a happy hour in Downtown Los Angeles and learn about our exciting events for the rest of the year.
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.
From Blueprint to Reality: Forming a LGBTQ+ ERG
Save the date to join our San Francisco Bay group for their first panel discussion about LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups within the design and construction industry.