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

Crowds line the streets at NYC Pride in 2024.
Crowds line the streets at NYC Pride in 2024.
Michael Luongo

Out in Tech Pride Happy Hour

Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m.

It’s Him, 692 10th Avenue, New York, NY

Join Out in Tech for their Pride happy hour! Trade the usual Pride chaos for a casual evening meeting new people and catching up with familiar faces. Registration via Eventbrite.

Queer Caribbean Narratives

Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY

Join the Lesli-Lohman Museum for an evening of a multigenerational storytelling from a group of queer Caribbean artists and performers, hosted by drag chanteuse Castrata. Tickets via LeslieLohman.org.

Hot & Fresh Burlesque

Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.

House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Kick off the Pride weekend with a free burlesque show where first-timers and emerging performers strip down on stage for a fun, spotlight-filled night of entertainment! Tickets via Eventbrite.

Disturbing the Peace

Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m.

Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Join the Hive Mind Bookstore and Poets Out Loud community for Disturbing the Peace, a poetry reading and open mic series to uplift marginalized voices and fundraise for a better world. This month, raising funds for for ACT UP. Free RSVP via HiveMindBooks.com. 

Queer Tag

Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m.

Bowlmor Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, New York, NY

Join Queer Social for a special Pride edition of Queer Tag, a night of unlimited laser tag, bowling, drink specials, and more. Discounted tickets via Eventbrite. 

C*m on Everybody

Thursday, June 25, 10 p.m.

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

Bust it out at C*m on Everybody, Brooklyn’s sexiest party hosted by Rify Royalty and Pig Haus, featuring music from Sir Pig. Tickets via Dice.fm.

This Party Is Killing You: Pride Edition

Friday June 26, 5 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill (The Yard), 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Adventure[s]’ infamous Robyn dance party is back and celebrating Pride at 3 Dollar Bill. Revelers can expect to hear remixes of Robyn hits and deep cuts, along with bops from Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and more! Tickets via ETix.com.

Bears Ahoy

Friday June 26, 7 p.m.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Pier 83, West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY

Urban Bear NYC’s annual bear takeover of New York Harbor returns! Cruise along the Hudson and East Rivers  with DJ Peter Napoli, go-go bears, and other fantastic performers! Tickets via Eventbrite.

NYC Drag March

Friday June 26, 7:30 p.m.

Tompkins Square Park, East 10th Street, New York, NY

Led by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the NYC Drag March returns for its annual protest march from Tompkins Square Park to the Stonewall Inn. Dust off your sequins, put on your wig, grab your friends, and join the march!

Boba Gays: Pride Comedy Show

Friday June 26, 9:30 p.m.

Caveat, 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY

Celebrate Pride with the Boba Gays! This inclusive all-Asian comedy show features the best Asian comics in NYC – including James Tom, Peter Kim, Max Higgins, and many more! Tickets via Caveat.nyc. 

Triple D’s: DJ’s Drag & Dancing! Pride Edition

Friday June 26, 10 p.m.

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

Don’t miss this special Pride-edition of Triple D’s – DJs, drag, and dancing! Join Don Macho Piccho, Jessica Chaos, and Jess Here for an unforgettable evening celebrating sapphic queers.

Out & Abt

Friday June 26, 10 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY 

Don’t miss Brooklyn’s ultimate queer dance party, featuring a rotating DJ sets, drag shows all night, queer vendors, and more. Tickets via Eventim.us.

Youth Pride

Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.

Pier 16, Peck Slip, South Street Seaport, New York, NY

NYC Pride and 2025 Grand Marshal Trans formative Schools host the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ youth! This outdoor event will include complimentary food and snacks, carnival activations, musical performances, DJs, and more! Visit NYCPride.org for more information.

Harlem Pride

Saturday, June 27, noon

12th Avenue between West 130th Street and West 132nd Street

There will be vendors, giveaways, medical services, food options, and entertainment. This year’s edition of Harlem Pride will be headlined by actor Jussie Smollett, while Hope Giselle will serve as the host. To learn more about the event, including a full list of performers, visit harlempride.org.

Big Broadway Drag Brunch

Saturday, June 27, 1 p.m.

54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Join Marti Cummings for her monthly drag brunch series featuring a rotating cast of your favorite drag queens singing everything from Broadway to pop to disco! This month’s guests include Hassan, Pissi Myles, and Norma Tears. Tickets via 54Below.org.

Dyke March

Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m.

Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, New York, NY

The New York City Dyke March returns, and the theme this year is Hot Dykes Melt Ice! The march will begin at Bryant Park and head down Fifth Avenue, concluding in Washington Square Park.

LadyLand

Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.

Under The K Bridge Park, Kosciuszko Bridge, Brooklyn, NY

Ladyland Festival is an annual outdoor music festival and Pride party showcasing over 20 queer artists – including pop icon Kim Petras and a DJ set from Romy of The xx! Full line-up and tickets at LadyLandFestival.com.

Hot Rabbit Presents Pride Saturgay

Saturday, June 27, 10 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

New York’s hottest queer dance party is throwing a Pride blowout and official afterparty of the NYC Dyke March! Come catch the vogue dancing from the Legendary House of Oricci and House of Babylon; stick around for burlesque shows by Honey Burlesque. Tickets via Etix.com.

NYC Pride March

Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.

Kickoff at 26th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 

NYC Pride hosts its annual parade in Manhattan, featuring various nonprofits, government officials, and corporate brands, on the last Sunday of Pride. The 2026 grand marshals are Dominique Jackson, Peppermint, Bernie Wagenblast, Bowen Yang, and Gays Against Guns. For route specifics, visit NYCPride.org.

NYC PrideFest

Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.

4th Avenue between 13th and 9th Streets, New York, NY

NYC Pride’s annual PrideFest street fair returns with exhibitors, food, performances, and activities all afternoon!

Mega Bear Blast

Sunday June 28, 1 p.m.

The Brass Monkey, 55 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY

The 11th Annual Urban Bear Pride Mega Bear Blast is an all-day celebration, featuring multiple DJs, go-go performers, drag queens, and rooftop views! Tickets via Eventbrite.

Pride Sunday Day Party

Sunday June 28, 2 p.m.

Elsie Rooftop, 1412 Broadway, New York, NY

Join Elsie Rooftop for an unforgettable afternoon of music, energy, and queer-expression! This dance party will be hosted by the incredibleBoy VII George and beats by DJs Sare and Kace Parker. Tickets via Eventbrite.

EDITOR’S PICK

Queer Liberation March

Sunday June 28, 2:30 p.m.

Union Square, New York, NY

The Reclaim Pride Coalition will host the 8th annual Queer Liberation March. The theme this year is Breaking The Chains of War and Oppression for Trans and Immigrant Lives! As in previous years, there will be no cops or corporations as part of the march. The march will proceed downtown via Broadway, concluding in Foley Square.

Pride Get Down

Sunday, June 28, 4 p.m.

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

It wouldn’t be Pride with a disco funk tea dance at Club Cumming, featuring beats from DJ E.N.

Ty Tea

Sunday, June 28, 4 p.m.

9 Bob Note (The Yard), 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Don’t miss this venti-sized edition of Ty Tea, featuring music from Mnek, Gottmik, Ty Sunderland himself, and many more! Tickets via Etix.com.

Lezzie McGuire: Pride

Sunday, June 28, 10:30 p.m.

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

Piper & Jaylen host an extra queer, Pride-edition of Brooklyn’s hottest sapphic dance party for the girls, gays, and theys. Tickets via Dice.fm.