Events

Join us as we gather around the table to welcome another lunar cycle during peak soup season. We’ll share a warming meal, celebrate new beginnings and connect with fellow adoptees in a space rooted in cross-culture, comfort, and community. Whether you come for the soup, the stories, or the company, there’s always room at the table.

The third session of our Cryin' with Ryan: Exploring the Masculine Self Through Adoption series again aims to confront the often hidden and painful truths that many male-identifying adoptees face: intense feelings of loss, identity confusion, depression and anxiety, suicidality, and substance use.

These challenges are often ignored or silently suffered in isolation. This session intends to create a safe, supportive space where male-identifying adoptees can come together to share their stories, find understanding, and exchange observations. It is a call to acknowledge the severity of these struggles and to ensure that we are not overlooking the urgent mental health crises impacting our community.

Adoptee Vision Lab is an intimate journaling and vision-boarding workshop where we explore identity, belonging, and future dreams through art and reflection. Together, we’ll pause, breathe, and map out how far we’ve come and what we hope to cultivate in the year ahead—whether it’s healing, connection, clarity, or courage. 🌱 💛

No artistic experience needed. Just bring yourself, your story, and your curiosity. 1 drink requirement per attendee.

‘Tis the season for some holiday cheer! You may have come to our holiday parties in the past and this year we can guarantee you it’ll be a total blast! We’re teaming up with our friends at TapHaus33 and inviting adoptees and allies to join us for some festive fun!

TapHaus33 will be the ultimate one-stop shop of festive fun — good food, good drinks, and even better company. Let’s close out the year laughing and celebrating everything we’ve built together.

🥘 Food will be catered.

🍻 Drinks are pay-your-way (outside of a 1 hour open bar)

🎶 Let’s rejoice in end of year community toasts!. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

NOTE: This event is for individuals who are 21 years of age or older.

We are so looking forward to being in community for our Feast Among Friends: An Also-Known-As Friendsgiving event!

The weather is crisp and friendship is in the air! Join us for a cozy afternoon of connection, gratitude, and delicious food as we celebrate Friendsgiving, with our Also-Known-As community!

🥘 Bring a dish to share, and your appetite for both food and friendship

✨ Feel free to bring along any crafts you’re working on. Knitting, sketching, beadwork, you name it!

🀄 And if you know how to play or teach mahjong, we’d love for you to share your skills with the group!

In recognition of National Adoptee Awareness Month, the second session of our Cryin' with Ryan: Exploring the Masculine Self Through Adoption series will aim to confront the often hidden and painful truths that many male-identifying adoptees face: intense feelings of loss, identity confusion, depression and anxiety, suicidality, and substance use.

These challenges are often ignored or silently suffered in isolation. This session intends to create a safe, supportive space where male-identifying adoptees can come together to share their stories, find understanding, and exchange observations. It is a call to acknowledge the severity of these struggles and to ensure that we are not overlooking the urgent mental health crises impacting our community.

Join us for never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes gems from the award-winning documentary Between Goodbyes, followed by a Q&A with the brilliant filmmaker, Jota Mun! This beautifully crafted film has captivated audiences worldwide with its raw and powerful storytelling of the queer adoptee experience and the complex journey of reunion.

This exclusive event is open to adoptees, friends, and allies. For a discounted ticket rate, become an Also-Known-As member today; just head to the membership page on this site.

We’re heading back to Spritzenhaus 33 because some places are just too good for a one-time visit. 😎🍺 Join us for an evening full of brews and bites. Think cozy fall feels, clinking steins, and maybe even a pretzel (or three). 🥨🍂

BONUS: Come dressed in your best flannel. It’s not mandatory, but it is the vibe. 🍁🧣

What do the words “macho” and “masculinity” mean to you? This event will explore the lived experiences of adopted individuals who identify as men, and is intended as a safe space in which to explore issues surrounding masculinity and adoption. Join Ryan Dritz, LCSW, for this inaugural session.

Join us on Thursday, September 18th from 6–8pm at Clinton Hall 36, 16 West 36th Street, NY, NY 10018, for a special happy hour gathering of our adoptee community. Expect a fun evening of games, great company, and delicious food and drinks.

This event also marks the launch of our 30th Anniversary Fundraising Drive. To honor the incredible journey of Also-Known-As, we’re inviting our community to help us reach a symbolic goal:

30 donations of $30 or more to kick off our 30th year. You can give a donation by clicking here.

🎁 Everyone who donates will be entered into a raffle for exciting prizes!

Let’s come together to celebrate the past, reconnect in the present, and invest in the future of our community. Whether it’s by showing up, donating, or both — your support makes this milestone possible.

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