10th Muses is a social collective for queer women, lesbians, and nonbinary folks 30+ in New York City. We create curated in-person experiences — parties, dinners, theater outings, fitness events, and more — designed to build real connection in a city that often makes it hard to find.
Founded in September 2025 by Andrea Himmel, we've grown from a single cocktail party to a community of over 2,700 members across NYC. Our events span six categories: Parties and Socials, Meals Together, Theater and the Arts, Fitness and Wellness, Nature and Outdoors, and Thought Leadership.
Every event is intentionally designed. We choose venues that feel right, keep guest lists at a size where you can actually meet people, and create spaces where showing up alone feels comfortable — not awkward. Whether it's a dance party in Meatpacking, brunch in Flatiron, a Broadway group outing, or yoga in DUMBO, the through line is the same: celebration, community, and connection.
We also run a singles matching program for members looking for romantic connection within the community. It's opt-in, thoughtful, and built on shared interests and event co-attendance — not algorithms alone.
Our community includes professionals across every industry — tech, finance, media, healthcare, law, education, the arts, and more. What we have in common is that we're queer women and nonbinary people who want to be in rooms where we don't have to explain ourselves. Rooms where the energy is warm, the company is interesting, and the vibe is unmistakably ours.
10th Muses is based in Manhattan but draws members from all five boroughs and beyond — Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, and Hoboken.
Our name is inspired by Sappho of Lesbos, whom Plato called the 10th Muse for her bold, sensual poetry celebrating love and desire between women.
10th Muses carries that legacy forward — celebrating overlooked brilliance and building culture that cannot be ignored.
Celebration, Community, and Connection. These are not just words — they shape every event we plan, every space we create, and every interaction we foster.
Membership is free. Sign up here to get on our list and hear about upcoming events. Follow us on Instagram @10thmuses for the latest.
10th Muses — Social Collective for Queer Women and Nonbinary Folks in NYC. Founded in September 2025 by Andrea Himmel.