What to do in queer NYC this weekend

Empire State Building lit up in Rainbow Colors
Flickr/Anthony Quintano

My Romantic Ideal

Thursday, May 1, 6 p.m.

Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY

Slava Mogutin has curated a queer photography exhibition at the Bureau, featuring over 25 artists from around the world exploring the intersections of intimacy, and identity. The exhibit runs through August 31st.

Beau’s Big Gay Trivia Show

Thursday, May 1, 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 Kim Ki. Test your knowledge for a chance to win special prizes.

Crisis at Albatross

Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m.

Albatross Bar, 36-19 24th Avenue, Queens, NY

Jacklyn Hyde hosts “Crisis at Albatross” on the first Thursday of the month at Albatross Bar in Astoria!

Open Bussy Stage

Thursday, May 1, 9 p.m.

Pink Metal, 253 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Calling all queer artists: Missy Bussy and Xaddy Addy host Open Bussy Stage, an open performance space for LGBTQ+ performers. No cover, but tips are highly encouraged. 

MAYhem with Alaska and Divatronic

Friday, May 2, 6 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Divatronic and Alaska return to Brooklyn to pay tribute to Lady Gaga’s new album, “Mayhem.” Joining her are Jan Sport, Luxx Noir London, Julian Cookies, and many more! Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Forgotten Angels

Friday, May 2, 7 p.m.

Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY

Join the Bureau for a scripted performance of “FORGOTTEN ANGELS – A Matter of Honor Lesbian Nurses during the Vietnam War” by Ann P Meredith. ​The performance will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube page.

Diva

Friday, May 2, 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!

Frisky

Friday, May 2, 10 p.m.

Pieces, 8 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Get frisky with Marti Gould Cummings, Ruby Roo, and DJ OhRicky every Friday at Pieces.

The Fourth Awakens

Saturday, May 3, 6 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Camp Classic and Suddenly Audrey present The Fourth Awakens, the ultimate drag tribute to Star Wars, starring Jan Sport, Megami, Afrodite, and many more! Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Tell All

Saturday, May 3, 10 p.m.

Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY

Don’t Ask & Noah Avidan present Tell All, a new dance party at Club Cumming featuring pop, disco, and house beats all night!

Chelsea Piers @ Industry

Saturday, May 3, 10 p.m.

Industry Bar, 355 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

Chelsea Piers and DJ Max Rodriguez host pop-up shows all night long at Industry in Hell’s Kitchen!

HRT

Saturday, May 3, 10:30 p.m.

C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

It’s time for your next dose of HRT – Brooklyn’s hottest underwear party for trans and enby folx! The party will feature music from Mthr Trsa and Chava, as well as gogo performances from Daniella Darling and Show Ponii. Tickets via Dice.fm.

NYC Leather Mart

Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.

Eagle NYC, 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY

The Eagle NYC leather mart returns, this time benefitting Team Eagle NYC and The LGBT Center. Come out, buy some gear, meet fellow fetish enthusiasts, see some demonstrations, and support a good cause. Stick around after for Beer Blast!

Ty Tea

Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn is warming up, which means it is time for the season opener of Ty Tea, Ty Sunderland’s weekly dance party! DJs Aquaria, Ryan Farr, and Ty himself will be spinning a mix of pop, disco, and house music all afternoon. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Jizz! at the Cantina

Sunday, May 4, 8:30 p.m.

Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY

Calling all Jedis, Siths, Wookies, Ewoks, and Droids — join Club Cumming for an intergalactic disco drag show starring Chevy Lace, Tre Blaze, hugh Mann Race, and more! Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com

The Invasion

Sunday, May 4, 10 p.m.

The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Aria Jae Rae invades the second floor of the Stonewall inn with Porschem Ruby Dickulous, and DJ Tboy.