Dean’s Top Surgery Benefit
Thursday, September 4, 7 p.m.
Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join Hive Mind Books for a night of queer readings from authors Elly Belle, Dahlia Bekong, Mia Arias Tsang, and Benedict Nguyễn. All proceeds from the evening will go towards Dean’s recovery. Tickets via HiveMindBooks.com.
Beau’s Big Gay Trivia Show
Thursday, September 4, 7 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 6th Street, New York, NY
Beau Dega hosts an evening of pop culture drag trivia. Beau will be joined by special guest Kanika Peach. Test your knowledge for a chance to win special prizes.
B’day
Thursday, September 4, 8 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Divatronic presents the ultimate B’Day experience celebrating Beyonce’s birthday! The night will feature special performances by Luxx Noir London, Lana Ja’Rae, Dev Doee, and many more! Tickets via Eventim.us.
Fucq This Sh!t
Friday, September 5, 6 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
It’s time to GET FUCQED: Drag royalty Coco Peru lets it all out with a new cabaret show covering her acclaimed career, the state of the world, and the recent passing of her mother. Additional show on Saturday, September 6. Tickets via Eventim.us.
“A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment” Book Launch
Friday, September 5, 7 p.m.
Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY
Join the Bureau for a reading and conversation with author Brooke M. Haney, Nicole Callender, Teniece Divya Johnson, and Olivia Troy. These trailblazing intimacy coordinators who helped shape the industry will discuss Haney’s new book, “A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment.” The event will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube channel.
James Sheppard & Company
Friday, September 5, 8 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 6th Street, New York, NY
Join James and Company for an evening of dark musical storytelling fueled by impending doom and alcohol. James will be joined by Thorgy Thor, Sean Richey, and Matt Krenz. Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com.
Diva
Friday, September 5, 10 p.m.
The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY
Fifi DuBois and DJ Lovelace take over the first floor of the Stonewall for free drag shows all evening!
The New Negro: 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 6, 6 p.m.
Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY
Join Jessie R. Fauset, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and Paul U. Kellogg as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of “The New Negro: An Interpretation,” the first anthology of writings by Black essayists, poets, and novelists to be issued by a major publishing company. Copies of “The New Negro” will be available for purchase.
Bear Belly
Saturday, September 6, 6 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
C’mon Everybody is hosting a new monthly tea dance party complete with beats from Loftus and go-go sets from Dom Impala & Colby.
RIOT Act!
Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m.
Red Eye NY, 355 West 41st Street, New York, NY
Stand-up cabaret comedian David Mills’ ‘RIOT Act’ returns to Red Eye. Mills will be joined by Jody Shelton on piano and special guest Penny Arcade! Tickets via RedEyeNY.com.
Disco Tea Dance with Lady Bunny
Sunday, September 7, 5 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Drag legend Lady Bunny returns to C’mon Everybody for her infamous Disco Tea Dance. Bunny will be spinning a mix of disco, house, 90’s classics, funk, and more all afternoon! Tickets via Dice.fm.
The Invasion
Sunday, September 7, 10 p.m.
The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY
Miss Stonewall herself — Alicia Love — invades the second floor of the Stonewall Inn with special guest Heroine Wintour, along with DJ Tboy.
