Guides
New to the community, or just want the lay of the land? These short, practical guides cover how to find events and show up well — no jargon, no pressure.
How to find LGBTQ+ events near you
A practical guide to finding real, vetted LGBTQ+ events near you — munches, play parties, classes, title contests and more — without giving up your privacy.
For organizersHow to create an event calendar (ICS) feed for your events
A step-by-step guide for event producers: publish a free iCalendar (ICS) feed — the easy way with Google Calendar — so your events import into Scene automatically and stay in sync.
For newcomersYour first munch: what to expect
A munch is the easiest way into the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what a munch is, what happens at one, and how to walk in feeling prepared.
ReferenceLGBTQ+ event types, explained
Munches, parties, classes, title contests, fundraisers and conferences — a plain-language guide to the kinds of LGBTQ+ events you'll find, and which suits you.
Ground rulesConsent & etiquette at community events
Consent, discretion, and basic etiquette make community events work. A short, practical guide for anyone attending an LGBTQ+ event for the first time.
For organizersHow to sell tickets for your event on Scene
A complete walkthrough of selling tickets on Scene: seller onboarding and payouts, ticket packages, early-bird pricing tiers, add-ons, promo and presale codes, guest lists, door check-in, refunds, wallet passes, and embedding checkout on your own site.
Learn a skillHow to find LGBTQ+ classes & workshops near you
A practical guide to finding beginner-friendly LGBTQ+ classes and workshops near you — what they teach, what to expect as a newcomer, and how to attend safely and privately.
For newcomersWhat is a play party? A first-timer's guide
Curious about play parties? A plain-language, non-explicit guide to what a play party is, how they work, the rules and consent norms, and how to comfortably attend your first one.
For organizersHow to set up early-bird & tiered ticket pricing
A step-by-step guide to auto-advancing ticket prices on Scene — set up early-bird, regular, and final-release tiers that rise automatically by date or by number of tickets sold, with no manual switching on the night.
Trust & safetyHow reviews, ratings & reputation work on Scene
How Scene's community reviews work — post-event vibe-checks, verified check-in ratings, recency-weighted scores, the Community favorite badge, venue and host reputation, and the Top rated page that helps you find the best events near you.
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