Shrekmas: a burlesque fundraiser for Trans Lifeline
Thursday, January 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Madame X, 94 West Houston St., New York, NY
A Shrek-themed burlesque event will feature classic characters, singing, drag, Shrek-themed treats, and more. The event raises money for Trans Lifeline. Doors open at 6 and the show begins at 7 p.m. Attendees are warned that there will be stapling and a fire/smoke act. General admission tickets are $22. Learn more via Eventbrite.
LGBTQIA+ Create Your Vision Board
Friday, January 16, 3-5 p.m.
Housing Works Community Healthcare, 326 W. 48th St., 4th floor
Folks can find inspiration and bring their goals and dreams to life with magazines, photos, and more at Housing Works Community Healthcare’s create-your-vision-board event.
Frisky Fridays
Friday, December 26, 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.
Pantheon, a classic queer dance party
Saturday, January 17, 4-10 p.m.
9 Bob Note 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Make your way to 9 Bob Note for Pantheon, a classic queer dance party hosted by Macho and featuring DJ Thomas CW and DJ E.N. The event will feature ’90s-2000s pop remixes and house classics. Learn more at 3dollarbillbk.com.
Black Excellence, a Martin Luther King Jr. Eve party
Sunday, January 18 at 9 p.m.
Henrietta Hudson, 438 Hudson St., New York, NY
Head to Henrietta Hudson on Jan. 18 for Black Excellence, a Martin Luther King Jr. Eve party featuring DJ Yung Justice.
Queer Salsa classes for intermediate dancers Sundays
Sunday, January 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Houghton Hall Arts Community, 22 E. 30th St., New York, NY
Pride Salsa is hosting drop-in salsa dance classes on Sundays for queer folks and allies. The event is ideal for individauls who have strong fundamentals in New York-style salsa on 2 with at least a year of training and social dancing. The fee is $20 at the door. Contact Pride Salsa’s Instagram page (@PrideSalsa) with any questions.
