Before Gender Book Launch
Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY
Join Eli Erlick in a discussion about her new book on trans history, “Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950;” Erlick will be joined by Yves Cao, a collections fellow at the museum. Tickets via Eventbrite.
EDITOR’S PICK
Queer & Uncensored
Thursday, May 29 through June 27; various times
The Debra and Leon Black Family Film Center at MoMA, 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Join the Museum of Modern Art for a film series celebrating queer sexuality, love, and activism. The series, which runs through the end of June, will feature over 70 feature and short films from 65 filmmakers. Visit MoMa.org for the full catalog, along with schedule and tickets.
Queer Moderns
Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Queens Night Market, 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
Author Alice T. Friedman celebrates the publication of her new book, “Queer Moderns: Max Ewing’s Jazz Age New York,” which explores the 1920s queer avant-garde scene in New York, Paris, and Venice. Copies of “Queer Moderns” will be available for purchase; email the Bureau to reserve your copy.
Queer Tag
Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m.
Bowlmor Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, New York, NY
Join Queer Social at Queer Tag, a night of unlimited laser tag, bowling, drink specials, and more. Discounted tickets via Eventbrite.
The Return of G Lounge
Friday, May 30, 8 p.m.
G Lounge, 225 West 19th Street, New York, NY
After shuttering its doors in 2016, the iconic G Lounge returns to Chelsea. Fans of the old bar can expect the return of the iconic round bar, daily happy hours, drag shows, and more! The bar reopens on May 30 and will be open daily!
I Want My Money Back
Friday, May 30, 8 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
I Want My Money Back is a drag sketch comedy show hosted by She-E-Ho RuAfza and He-F-Oh head Trina. This duo is getting a jump start to the Pride festivities; they will be joined by Mthr TRSA and Sheria Mattis for the night. Tickets via Dice.fm.
Triple D’s
Friday, May 30, 10 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY
Don’t miss Triple D’s – DJs, drag, and dancing – at Club Cumming! Join Don Macho Piccho, Jessica Chaos, and Jess Here for an unforgettable evening celebrating sapphic queers.
Lezzie McGuire
Friday, May 30, 10:30 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Piper & Jaylen host Brooklyn’s hottest sapphic dance party for the girls, gays, and theys – beats by DJ Hope 808. Tickets via Dice.fm.
Zine Fest with Burner Phone
Saturday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Burner Phone, a Riot Grrrl inspired zine, is hosting a Zine Fest at Hive Mind Books! Vendors include Dykes & Dolls, NYC Zine Club, Make Me, and more! The fest will conclude with a reading from Burner Phone’s latest zine, SPIT. Free RSVP via HiveMindBooks.com.
Queer Collage Workshop with Charlie Welch
Saturday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Bureau of General Services–Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, Room 210, New York, NY
Charlie Welch returns to the Bureau to host his queer collage workshop. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring additional materials. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early!
Queens Night Market Pride Month Kick-Off
Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m.
Queens Night Market, 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
Kick off Pride month with NYC Pride and the Queens Night Market, which features over 70 vendors serving food and drink from all over the world. Visit NYCPride.org for more information.
Fagtasia
Saturday, May 31; 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Good Morning Brooklyn! Fagtasia – New York’s celebrated drag tribute show – returns with a queer tribute to “Hairspray.” Due to popular demand, there will be a matinee and late show, as well as a Sunday show. Tickets to all shows via SeeTickets.us.
Brooklyn Gay Bar Crawl
Sunday June 1, 3 p.m.
The MOUTH, 20 Marcy Ave Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Art Haus is throwing a gay bar crawl to celebrate Pride month! Starting at the MOUTH, the group will meander through Williamsburg, stopping at Exley, ANIMAL, Macri Park, and Metropolitan. Free RSVP via Eventbrite.
Sunday BBQ
Sunday June 1, 3 p.m.
Metropolitan Bar, 559 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan’s legendary Sunday BBQ party returns every Sunday through Labor Day! Join them for free food, two levels of outdoor seating, rotating DJs, and backyard shows!
Fagatha Christie
Sunday June 1, 8 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Trust no one. Suspect everyone. Maljo Blu hosts Fagatha Christie, a drag murder-mystery-whodunit competition like no other! Blu will be joined by a villainous cast, including Anne Tifah, Angel Au, Benedick The Bastard and many more! Tickets via Dice.fm.
Miss Stonewall ‘25
Sunday June 1, 8 p.m.
The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY
What better way to start Pride month than the annual Miss Stonewall pageant. Ariel Sinclair and Hibiscus are running the show, with a special appearance by Miss Stonewall 2024, Inita D. For more information and registration, email mikesalinari@gmail.com.
Bragging Rights
Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m.
9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Tuna Melt and Uncle Freak host “Bragging Rights,” a competition for and by Drag Kings and Drag Things! Our contestants will be serving looks and showing why they deserve their Bragging Rights! Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
Beers & Queers
Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m.
Thē Soirēe, 796 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Kaleidoscope hosts Beer & Queers, a monthly safe space and gathering for queer people to explore religion and faith. This month’s gathering is hosted at Thē Soirēe in Hell’s Kitchen. Free RSVP via Eventbrite.
Bear Happy Hour
Thursday, June 5, 6 p.m.
Rockbar NYC, 185 Christopher St, New York, NY
Folsom Street East is sponsoring a Bear Happy Hour at Rockbar NYC in the West Village!
MOCA Talks
Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
MOCA kicks off its Pride series with an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and illustrator Mike Curato, who will discuss his highly anticipated adult graphic novel debut, “Gaysians.” Tickets via Eventbrite.
Lavender Scare
Thursday, June 5, 8 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Gabe González hosts an irreverent variety comedy that explores LGBTQ+ history. González will be joined by Charlene Incarnate, James Tom, Kiki Ball-Change, and more. Tickets via Dice.fm.
Queer Rage
Friday, June 6, 7 p.m.
Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Hive Mind Books and Poets & Writers host a special Pride month poetry event: Queer Rage: A Poetry Reading! The evening will include readings from Ashna Ali, Bakar Wilson, Jennifer McKenzie, and more! Tickets via HiveMindBooks.com.
Out & Abt
Friday, June 6, 10 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Out & Abt returns to 3 Dollar Bill! Don’t miss this ultimate queer dance party, which will include drag shows all night, queer vendors, and music sets from DJs Zoobiana, Ultra Violet, and Yung Justice. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
Gotham FC Pride Day
Saturday, June 7, 1 p.m.
Queens Night Market, 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
Join NYC Pride and Gotham FC, New York and New Jersey’s National Women’s Soccer League team, as they take on Kansas City Current. A portion of ticket sales help support NYC Pride programming. Tickets via GoFevo.com.
Blasian Pride
Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m.
Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY
Come celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Blasian Pride with food, music, and community! Blasian Pride is part of the Blasian March’s work to build Black-Asian solidarity. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
LLMA Street Party
Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art presents [redacted], a month-long Pride series inspired by Soho’s legacy of queer resistance, censorship, and visual culture. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
Secrets of the Met Museum Tour
Saturday, June 7, 2:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
“LGBTQ Secrets of the Met” is an, in-person tour of the homoerotic treasures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection. Guided by Professor Andrew Lear, guests will learn the hidden symbols, poses, and context behind both famous and lesser known works of art. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Gay Bars That Are Gone
Saturday, June 7, 5 p.m.
105 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
From discos and dive bars to piano bars and clubs, join Michael Ryan & Kyle Supley for a community-led walk looking at the shifting landscape of New York’s queer bars. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
Get a Taste CG WoW
Sunday, June 8, 5 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
Join the folks at 3 Dollar Bill for Get a Taste of CG WoW 2025, a fundraiser for the 2nd Annual Cherry Grove Weekend of Women. Your support will help support this incredible event. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
Beer Blast
Sunday, June 8, 5 p.m.
Eagle NYC, 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY
Enjoy Beer Blast at the Eagle every Sunday with DJ Steve Cunningham. No cover before 9 p.m.
Tony Awards Party to Benefit 54 Below
Sunday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.
54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY
It’s Broadway’s biggest night and you’re invited to celebrate at 54 Below for their annual American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards Viewing Party. Macon Prickett hosts, and guests can fill out ballots for a chance to win prizes! A portion of the proceeds from this evening will go towards 54 Below’s Ticket Subsidy Program. Tickets via 54Below.org.
Tony Awards Viewing @ Stonewall
Sunday, June 8, 7 p.m.
The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY
Anthony Fett and Lavina Draper host a Tony Awards viewing party at the Stonewall in, complete with a full cast of special guests, live performances and ballot prizes.
Fascination
Monday, June 9, 9 p.m.
9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Don’t miss Fascination, Boston’s long-standing kink party, making it NYC debut in partnership with Folsom Street East. Join them for a night of demonstrations, dancing, and debauchery. Tickets to all shows via SeeTickets.us.
Queer Voices Sung
Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m.
Saint John’s in the Village, 218 West 11th Street, New York, NY
Vocal Productions NYC presentsQueer Voices Sung, a classical concert series highlighting LGBTQ+ musicians as they perform hits from classical queer composers. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Queer Film BK
Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m.
Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Queer Film BK is hosting a co-working evening to connect queer filmmakers. The event is free, but the hosts ask that guests purchase either a book or a beverage. RSVP via HiveMindBooks.com.
Criminal Queerness Festival
Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m.
HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Avenue, New York, NY
National Queer Theater presents Criminal Queerness Festival, which
showcases new plays from LGBTQ+ artists from countries that criminalize or censor queer communities.This year’s lineup includes Jedidiah Mugarura’s “Tomorrow Never Came,” Dena Igusti’s “What You Are To Me,” and Krystal Ortiz’s “frikiNation.” Tickets via NationalQueerTheater.org.
Night of 1000 Mileys
Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
They’re just being Miley! Join Nicky O for Night of 1000 Mileys, paying homage to the queen of Bangerz and Endless Summer Vacation! Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
