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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
The New York City skyline is visible at sunset as the 7 subway train approaches.
Events

What to do in queer NYC November 7-10

By Michael Shirey
New Yorkers love to dress in a wide range of costumes at the Village's annual Halloween Parade.
Events

What to do in queer NYC October 31-November 3

By Michael Shirey
Kit Connor and Joe Locke in Netflix’s “Heartstopper.”
Television

‘Heartstopper’ returns with more maturity, but remains just as sweet

By Michael Shirey
Join Queer Social at Bowlmor Chelsea Piers for Queer Tag.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC October 17-20

By Michael Shirey
Kyle Anderson (pictured) and Lena Green founded Doable Guys to fill a gap they saw in New York’s drawing scene.
Arts

Where art intersects voyeurism: Kyle Anderson on not-so-guilty pleasures, doable guys, and homoerotic art

By Michael Shirey
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Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 26-29

By Michael Shirey
The 10th annual Queer Zine Fest returns to the Bureau on Sept. 21 featuring over 60 zine creators.
Events

What to do in Queer NYC Sept. 19-22

By Michael Shirey
Urban Bear NYC is marking its 16-year anniversary with a Bears Ahoy sunset cruise on Sept. 13.
Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 12-15

By Michael Shirey
A view of the lower Manhattan skyline on a cloudy overcast day.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC Sept. 5-8

By Michael Shirey
Empire State Building lit up in Rainbow Colors
Events

What to do in queer NYC Aug. 22-25

By Michael Shirey
The exhibitor hall in the grand ballroom at Flame Con 2022.
Events

What to do in queer NYC Aug. 15-18

By Michael Shirey
Rainbow Flags near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York.
Events

 What to Do in Queer NYC Aug 8-11

By Michael Shirey
Empire State Building lit up in rainbow colors.
Events

What to Do in Queer NYC July 25-July 28

By Michael Shirey
Rainbow Flags at Christopher Park.
Events

What to do in queer NYC July 18-21

By Michael Shirey
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The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibi
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Artist Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
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Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20-26, 20
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Lesbian Visibility Week 2026
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Poet Emanuel Xavier celebrates the relea
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Still, We Are Sacred — Emanuel Xavier Book Launch at Stonewall
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I’M FINE! is a high-energy dance musical
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The pioneering lesbian experimental film
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MIX NYC presents Barbara Hammer Through The Eyes of Others
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Tapestries, directed and choreographed b
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Tapestries (World Premiere Commissioned by Baryshnikov Arts)
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The Green Room 42 presents Charlie Sings
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CHARLIE SINGS JUDY Celebrates Judy Garland’s Carnegie Hall Concert
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Superstar Open Set
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Arts

  • The "Sakia, Sakia, Sakia, Sakia" mural along the McCarter Highway painted by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh in memory of Sakia Gunn in 2016 as a part of the Newark Downtown District’s Gateways to Newark initiative, “Portraits.” Fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight dozens of BIPOC queer films
  • lthough “Tropical Park” was shot without a written script, it hits certain beats in a structured manner. Museum of the Moving Image’s ‘First Look’ series features LGBTQ filmmakers, themes
  • Nicolas Mancoya as Amory Legato. From Texas to New York: Nicolas Moncoya brings Southern charm as Amory Legato in ‘Memoirs of a Drag Queen’
  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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