This Queer Book Saved My Life
Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m.
Dekalb Library, 790 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Don’t miss a live recording of This Queer Book Saved My Life podcast! Host John Parker will discuss queer first loves, heartbreaks, friendship, and finding oneself with guests Mia Arias Tsang and Chloé Caldwell. Free registration via HiveMindBooks.com.
Arte y Alma
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street New York, NY
Join the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art for Arte y Alma, an evening of bilingual storytelling celebrating Latinx LGBTQ+ art. Free RSVP via Eventbrite.
Guilt Free
Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY
Don’t miss Maddie Silverstein’s debut solo show, Guilt Free! In this hour-long show, Silverstein invites you to join her in dissecting (and hopefully laughing) at diet culture in America. Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com.
Open Bussy Stage
Thursday, April 10, 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.
Y2K
Friday, April 11, 10 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Party like it’s 1999! Don’t miss this millennium throwback party featuring drag shows by Megami, Dawn, Eugene Rideher Betta, and Angel Au, as well as beats by Catrina Lovelace and Baejing. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
Friction Fridays
Friday, April 11, 11 p.m.
Hush, 348 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
Sparks fly in Hell’s Kitchen with Hush’s house-pop party. No cover before midnight.
Undressed: The Musical
Saturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Red Eye NY, 355 West 41st Street, New York, NY
Chris Bell and Ilan Kaplan present Undressed, the musical improv show where your most embarrassing story gets turned into an improvised Broadway-style musical. This month’s show features Joseph Lymous as the guest host. Tickets via RedEyeNY.com.
Dark Opulence
Saturday, April 12, 9 p.m.
Pink Metal, 253 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Artina Darkly hosts a burlesque and variety show every Saturday night at Pink Metal! No cover, but tips are highly encouraged.
Bad Bunny Night
Saturday, April 12, 10 p.m.
9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
It’s Bad Bunny Night at 9 Bob Note! Megami hosts this sweaty dance party with music by Catrina Love Lace, and shows from Show Ponii, Myster E Mel Kiki, and Beau Jangles. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.
Beer Blast
Sunday, April 13, 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.
Conteanental
Sunday, April 13, 6 p.m.
Body by Brooklyn, 275 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Ricardo Tavares hosts Conteanental, a monthly dance party paying homage to the continental bathhouse parties of the 1960s. Tickets via Shotgun.live.
Sunday Sqool Comedy
Sunday, April 13, 8 p.m.
Sour Mouse, 110 Delancey Street, New York, NY
Ashley Gavin hosts a diverse line-up of comedians every Sunday at the Sour Mouse. Tickets via Eventbrite.