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Michael Shirey

Buildings in City Hall Park in the Civic Center area of Lower Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025.
Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey
A person walks through wind and rain during a nor'easter storm at Times Square in New York City, U.S., October 13, 2025.
Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey
Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.
Books

Bluestockings Cooperative’s abrupt closure sparks internal drama

By Michael Shirey
Billionaires' Row is seen before sunrise in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Events

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

By Michael Shirey
The Ritz Bar and Lounge.
Nightlife

From g Lounge to The Ritz, a new lease on nightlife

By Michael Shirey
Benito Skinner, right, along with the cast of “Overcompensating.”
Television

‘Overcompensating’ takes a comical, biting look at the college experience

By Michael Shirey
The sunset along the East River on Jan. 2, 2025.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC January 23-26

By Michael Shirey
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Events

What to do in queer NYC January 16-19

By Michael Shirey
Out-FRONT! Fest, a dance, performance art, and film festival championing queer and feminist voices, takes place at Judson Memorial Church Jan. 9-13.
New York City

What to do in queer NYC January 9-12

By Michael Shirey
A Times Square display with the numbers 2025 is lit up with lights.
Events

What to do in queer NYC December 26-29

By Michael Shirey
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Events

What to do in queer NYC December 19-22

By Michael Shirey
Christopher Park.
Events

What to do in queer NYC December 12-15

By Michael Shirey
NYC skyline view and FDR Drive on a sunny day in Manhattan.
Events

What to do in queer NYC December 5-8

By Michael Shirey
The New York City AIDS Memorial will host the 33rd annual Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil and Gathering on Dec. 1.
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 28-31

By Michael Shirey
At Strand Bookstore on Nov. 21, transgender athlete and activist Schuyler Bailar celebrates the paperback release of his book “He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.”
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 21-24

By Michael Shirey
Bluestockings Cooperative abruptly closed last month.
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 14-17

By Michael Shirey
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The world premiere of Dante Fuoco’s bold
Today, 6 pm

Blue Seal, Blue Sea
The Makers’ Space

For so many, especially those in our LGB
Tomorrow, 6 pm

Pridesgiving at James Joyce
James Joyce

An unforgettable evening with Tony Award
Nov. 25, 7 pm

Seth Rudetsky & His Broadway Friends
Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage

Celebrate a yummy season with Taste the
Nov. 25, 7:30 pm

Taste the Rainbow: FEAST!
Brooklyn Art Haus

Wanna win a $50 bar tab and show your sm
Nov. 25, 8 pm

Queer Trivia Extravaganza @ Good Judy
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Get ready to witness an unforgettable ni
Nov. 27, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
Pink Metal

From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Nov. 28, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

Ana Gasteyer will perform favorites from
Dec. 15, 7 pm

Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze “A Holiday Spectacular”
The Town Hall

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Arts

  • “Cactus Pears,” directed by Rohan Kanawade, opens Nov. 21 at the IFC Center. Q&A: Director Rohan Kanawade on his gay Indian romantic drama ‘Cactus Pears’
  • Lea Delaria kicked off her monthly residency at the Stonewall Inn this month. Comedian Lea DeLaria begins monthly residency at Stonewall Inn
  • Maraluisa Ernst’s “A Place of Absence” speaks from the family history of the director, who is queer and non-binary. DOC NYC festival offers real-life stories about female filmmakers, a trans lawyer, and Latinx advocates
  • Michael Urie in "Richard II." A powerful ‘Richard II’: Michael Urie brings insight, depth, and passion to Shakespeare
  • An exhibit on display offers highlights from New York City's drag history, as chronicled in the book, “The Drag Queens of New York," by Julian Fleisher. Exhibit recalls the ‘sleazy goodness’ behind the East Village’s drag history

Crime

  • Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers
  • President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation
  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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