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Upon entering Oberon, patrons are greeted by a collection of mirrors and a sign introducing the space.

Oberon, a new queer cocktail bar, opens in Williamsburg

By Matt Tracy

“Went Up the Hill,” directed by Samuel Van Grinsven, opens Aug. 15 at the IFC Center.

Cinema

Q&A: Filmmaker Samuel Van Grinsven on the making of queer ghost story ‘Went Up The Hill’

By Gary M. Kramer

Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins, at Stage 422 at 422 W. 42nd St., runs through the end of the month in New York City.

Theater

The great escape: ‘Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins’ takes New York

By Christopher Byrne

Ethel Cain's “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You” debuted August 8.

Music

August LGBTQ music: Ethel Cain and Water From Your Eyes

By Steve Erickson

Morgan Bassichis in "Can I Be Frank?"

Theater

‘Can I Be Frank?’: Solo show honors a comic queer pioneer

By David Kennerley

A man and a woman's faces are close together in a black and white scene in “Who Killed Teddy Bear," directed by Joseph Cates, opens Aug. 8 at the Film Forum.

Cinema

“Who Killed Teddy Bear,” dramatic thriller starring out actor Sal Mineo, screening at Film Forum

By Gary M. Kramer

Chappell Roan performs at the 2024 Governor's Ball, where she debuted her new song, "The Subway."

Music

‘The Subway’ arrives: Chappell Roan drops music video for NYC-inspired breakup ballad

By Matt Tracy

Ellen Adair, Mitzi Akaha, and Scott Thomas in "Coming Out Polyamorous."

Cinema

Chain NYC Festival, set for mid-August, offers six LGBTQ shorts

By Gary M. Kramer

Two men hug while facing the camera and holding roses in "Taxi Zum Klo."

Cinema

Frank Ripploh’s ‘Taxi Zum Klo’ is still provocative, 45 years later

By Steve Erickson

Darwin DelFabro looks in the camera during a portrait, with a gray background. The picture is black and white.

Theater

Darwin Del Fabro channels Lili Elbe in one-woman show

By Christopher Byrne

Four men stand together on a beach while facing the sun.

Cinema

Q&A: Charles Busch reflects on ‘Psycho Beach Party’ 25 years later

By Gary M. Kramer

Josh Sharp stands on stage with his name printed on screen behind him in rainbow colors.

Theater

‘ta-da!’ review: A heartfelt romp full of magic and mayhem

By David Kennerley

Bella Ramsey speaks to reporters. A person in a suit is standing in the background.

Primetime Emmy nominations feature LGBTQ representation

By Matt Tracy

McKenzie Kurtz (Heather Chandler), Lorna Courtney (Veronica Sawyer), Elizabeth Teeter (Heather McNamara), and Olivia Hardy (Heather Duke) in "Heathers The Musical."

Theater

‘Heathers the Musical’ is bursting with talent, but questions remain

By Christopher Byrne

Jason Patel and Ben Hardy in "Unicorns."

Cinema

Q&A with ‘Unicorns’ actors Jason Patel and Ben Hardy

By Gary M. Kramer

Kesha's "(Period)" debuted on July 4.

Music

July LGBTQ music: Kesha’s ‘(Period)’ and DJ Haram’s ‘Beside Myself’

By Steve Erickson

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