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Steve Erickson

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Cinema

‘Queens of Drama’: Two pop stars fall in love amidst the dangers of fame

By Steve Erickson
Although Lucy Dacus has always been open about being queer, she’s embracing her sexuality more directly in “Forever Is a Feeling.”
Music

March LGBTQ music: Lucy Dacus and OHYUNG

By Steve Erickson
“Being Maria," directed by Jessica Palud, opens March 21 at the Quad.
Cinema

‘Being Maria’ charts a bisexual actress’ traumatic encounter with Marlon Brando

By Steve Erickson
Queer director Charles Shackleton's "Zodiac Killer Project” uses his unproduced film as a means of examining true crime's clichés and manipulation.
Cinema

A ‘First Look’ at new queer films at the Museum of the Moving Image

By Steve Erickson
Sarah Bitar in "Stockade."
Cinema

Brooklyn-based Lebanese immigrant story ‘Stockade’ fails to deliver

By Steve Erickson
Uel Renteria’s short, “Stellacast Transmission Pt. 1 Subconscious Eyes,” takes place on colorful sets daubed in paint.
Cinema

Queer films at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival

By Steve Erickson
Olly Alexander's album, "Polari," debuted on Feb. 7.
Music

February LGBTQ music: Olly Alexander’s ‘Polari’ and Venturing’s ‘Ghostholding’

By Steve Erickson
“Extremely Unique Dynamic,” directed by Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung, and Katherine Dudas, is available on VOD Jan. 29.

Gay man and his best friend set out to make a movie together in ‘Extremely Unique Dynamic’

By Steve Erickson
“Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," directed by Bruce David Klein, opens at IFC Center Jan. 24.
Cinema

A gay icon seizes the spotlight in ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’

By Steve Erickson
"Eat the Night," directed by Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel, is In French with English subtitles.
Cinema

‘Eat the Night’ presents the struggle of a queer drug dealer in a chronically online world

By Steve Erickson
"Perverts" is Ethel Cain's second album.
Music

January LGBTQ music: Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls

By Steve Erickson
“I Saw the TV Glow” was directed by Jane Schoenbrun.
Cinema

Top 10 films of 2024: ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ ‘Chime,’ and more

By Steve Erickson
Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” revolves around the shifting nature of power between Samuel and Romy.
Cinema

‘Babygirl’ explores power dynamics, but chokes on too much good taste

By Steve Erickson
Elton John smiles while sitting at a piano.
Cinema

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ glimpses into gay rock icon’s life

By Steve Erickson
Frédérika Milano and Gem Deger in "Endless Summer Syndrome."
Cinema

‘Endless Summer Syndrome’ takes a provocative look at a family that loves each other too literally

By Steve Erickson
“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg," directed by Jacques Demy, is available at Film Forum.
Cinema

Reviving ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’: A classical musical queers the heterosexual romance

By Steve Erickson
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US premier of “An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974”!
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Tomorrow, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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Migguel Anggelo’s ICONS: Latin Rhythms
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Tomorrow, 11 pm

Best of Both Worlds Rave – A 20-Year Hannah Montana Nostalgia Celebration
(Le) Poisson Rouge

Ailey Extension’s Performance Work
May 16, 10 am

Kids & Teens Performance Workshop
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May 16, noon

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Arts

  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’
  • Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity.  Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair
  • "Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album. May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’
  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

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

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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

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