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Michael Shirey

People observe lower Manhattan at sunset in New York City, U.S., October 18, 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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SoMad presents Life is Drag — A landmark
Nov. 3, noon

Life is Drag by Rachel Rampleman
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Nov. 4, 8 pm

Queer Trivia Extravaganza @ Good Judy
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Nov. 5, 6 pm

East Wind Wedding Showcase
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Nov. 6, 8 am

Voices & Visions Performance Workshops
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How Embarrassing Is Jesus? is a queer, p
Nov. 6, 7 pm

Come see HOW EMBARRASSING IS JESUS? a psychedelic comedy
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The world premiere of Dante Fuoco’s bold
Nov. 6, 7:30 pm

Blue Seal, Blue Sea
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Get ready to witness an unforgettable ni
Nov. 6, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
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From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Nov. 7, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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Arts

  • Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road." ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’: Stumbling towards connection
  • Corey Fogelmanis as “Ben” and Miles Gutierrez-Riley as “Nathan” in "I Wish You All the Best." Tommy Dorfman’s heartfelt debut film, ‘I Wish You All the Best,’ gives non-binary youth a voice
  • "Lesbian Space Princess," directed by Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, opens Oct. 31. ‘Lesbian Space Princess’: A delightful animated sci-fi comedy
  • Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade. Annual Village Halloween Parade returning for 52nd year
  • Joshua Henry, Cassie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and the cast of "Ragtime." Sing a song of America: The revival of ‘Ragtime’ is not to be missed

Crime

  • 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
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

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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