> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.gaytherings.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How do I find events near me?

Whether it's something tonight or a plan for next month, finding it on Gaytherings takes a few taps.

## Set your location and community first

Two settings at the top of the homepage shape everything below them: location and community. Every visit starts on "All LGBTQIA+ · United States." Signed in, we remember the last pair you used, so coming back picks up where you left off.

## Search by keyword, date, or category

1. Set location and community, then apply.
2. Add a keyword, a date or date range, a category, or any combination of the three.
3. Tap "Discover events." The button activates as soon as one field has a value.

Dates work as a single day or a range. More than one category can be selected at a time.

## Use quick searches for something faster

The quick searches sit under the search bar: "This weekend," "Comedy," "Bars." One tap loads results in the current location and community.

## Find events happening right now

"Happening now" lists Gaytherings events already in progress in the selected location and community. It has its own filters, and changing them won't affect the top-level location and community settings.

## Browse by category instead

Further down the homepage, the category carousel and the category links at the bottom open a full listing for each category, from bars and comedy to markets and parties.