What to do in queer NYC this weekend: Pride Month edition

Crowds hover around Ginger's Bar at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.
Crowds hover around Ginger’s Bar at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.
Donna Aceto

Cyclones Pride Night

Friday, June 12, 6:40 p.m.

Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11224

Pride comes to Maimonides Park as the Brooklyn Cyclones go to bat against the Frederick Keys! The first 2,000 attendees will receive a Cyclones Pride jersey. Tickets via GoFevo.com

Hedda Lettuce: Dressing on the Side

Friday, June 12, 10 p.m.

Red Eye NY, 355 West 41st Street, New York, NY

The legendary Queen of Green is bringing her new show, Dressing on the Side, to Red Eye. Known for her signature blend of razor-sharp comedy and live vocals, Hedda Lettuce is not to be missed! Tickets via RedEyeNY.com.

Brooklyn Pride 5K

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. 

Park Slope, 5th Avenue (between Union & 9th Street), Brooklyn, NY

Get a head start on Brooklyn Pride Saturday with a 5K in partnership with  Maimonides Health and Front Runners New York! Register at BrooklynPride.org

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Brooklyn Pride Multicultural Festival & Twilight Parade

Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. 

Park Slope, 5th Avenue (between Union & 9th Street), Brooklyn, NY

Take a stroll down 5th Avenue and visit the festival vendors, including local borough businesses and local community organizations. Be sure to stop by the main stage on 4th Street and the Family Fun in front of Old Stone House for fun activities for the whole family! Stick around after the festival for the annual Twilight Parade down 5th Avenue, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Pride @ Ginger’s

Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m.

Ginger’s Bar, 363 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Ginger’s is opening early to celebrate Brooklyn Pride! Celebrate Pride at Brooklyn’s oldest lesbian bar!

Brooklyn Pride @ Good Judy

Saturday, June 13, 1 p.m. 

563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Park’s Slope’s biggest block party returns to Good Judy with an epic line-up: Essa Noche, Rayne, Shia Ho, Ella Fartzgerald, and more!

Books & Burlesque

Saturday, June 13, 9:30 p.m.

Caveat, 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY

Books and Burlesque combines award-winning writers with exciting burlesque performers for an evening of literary and sexy live entertainment. The lineup includes authors Wayne Koestenbaum, Grant Ginder, Perrin Roosevelt Ireland, Charlotte Brooks, and Denny. Interpreting their works will be burlesque performers Ceruleanna Blue, Michael Becker, and other special guests. Tickets via Eventbrite

Long Island Pride

Sunday, June 14, 12 p.m. 

Main Street, Huntington Village, Long Island, NY

Don’t miss the 36th Annual Long Island Pride Parade in Huntington Village in Long Island. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Main Street and Clinton Avenue, proceeds down Main Street and concludes at the entrance to Heckscher Park! Visit LIPRide.org for more information.

Pride Cookout

Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m. 

563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Keep the Brooklyn Pride weekend vibes going with the Good Judy Sunday Cookout, featuring beats from Michael S. Cloud!

Beer Blast & Cigar Social

Sunday, June 14, 5 p.m.

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

Enjoy Beer Blast at the Eagle every Sunday with DJ Erik Elias. While you’re there, check out the cigar social from 5-8 p.m. 

The Invasion

Sunday, June 14, 9 p.m.

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

Miss Stonewall ‘25 Alicia Love invades the West Village with Hassan Brangela, and DJ TBoy! Don’t miss this jam-packed show on the second floor of the Stonewall Inn.