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August 1 - 3
Annual Black Pride NYC
Film screenings, seminars, community forums, performances and parties. More...
August 9 / Saturday
Fire Island Black Out
An annual social networking event for the LGBT community of color, which takes place every summer... More...
August 23 - 24
2nd Annual 5-Boro Dance Challenge
Same-sex competitions will take place in Ballroom, Latin, Country, Swing, Showdance, Salsa, Hustle... More...
July 2 - 7
Arts & Entertainment
HOTEL POOL
(Swimming Pool at 23 Rector St) (8pm) With vibrant wit and all-out physicality, Headlong Dance Theatre transforms the sanitized space of 225 Rector Street's pool into a site for dreams and longing. RSVP required: www.lmcc.net/sitelines. (Free) Event Website
July 3 - 7
PrideSports
2007 Liberty Open
(USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens) Tennis tournament that is open to all players. Event Website
July 5 / Saturday
PrideSports
Manhattan Island Marathon
(Battery Park City) Team New York Aquatics joins this 28.5 Mile swim. Event Website
May 25, June 1, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, and 28
Arts & Entertainment
15th Annual Harlem Meer Performance Festival
(Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park at 110th St) (2 - 4pm) The best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World and Gospel. June 22: Sarah MacLawler (Blues and Jazz); June 29: Frankie Morales & Mambo of the Times Orq. (Salsa); July 13: Raquel Lima (Brazilian); July 20: Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana II (Flamenco); Aug 10: Pablo Mayor Folklore Urbano (Mod. Columbian); Aug 24: Charles Moore Dance Theatre (African Dance); Aug 31: Zon Del Barrio (Salsa). Continues all summer, through the Fall. Event Website
June 29, July 6, and 13
Arts & Entertainment
Rob Stapleton's "The Big Show"
(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:00 PM) Don’t miss your chance to catch Rob as he shows off his legendary wit. Born and raised in the Bronx, Rob's versatile style has made him a favorite on BET's ComicView and Comedy Central's Comic Groove. . Stapleton’s television credits include sketch writing for Tracey Morgan, and their pieces have aired on Saturday Night Live. He's also appeared on VH1's Most Shocking Moments series Rob has recently filmed a Laffapolooza comedy festival DVD in Atlanta hosted by Jamie Foxx. ($12 Advance/$15 Day of show) (212-524-2500) dwilbur@comixny.com Event Website
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, and 18
Arts & Entertainment
2008 HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (5pm) Bring a blanket, settle in and enjoy classic films in the great outdoors of Midtown. Event Website
July 7 / Monday
Arts & Entertainment
The Found Footage Festival
(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:00 PM) One part kitsch, another hilarious commentary, the Found Footage Festival is sure to be a reel good time. The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that compiles more than an hour's worth of footage from videos found at garage sales, thrift stores, warehouses, and dumpsters throughout the country. Curators Pickett and Prueher host each screening in-person, and provide their unique observations about the obscure found videos. ($15 Advance/$20 Day of show) (212-524-2500) dwilbur@comixny.com Event Website
July 7 / Monday
Pride
CLAGS Presents: Queer Migrations
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Population movement has been crucial to the formation, growth, and sustenance of many queer communities in the United States. However, migration has only recently become a central and exciting theme in studies of queer life in this country and elsewhere. This Seminar in the City will introduce participants to this growing body of scholarly inquiry through the discussion of selected case studies with past and contemporary relevance. The main goal will be to understand the importance and interaction of sexuality with traditional and emerging themes in the migration literature such as ethnic/racial incorporation, transnationalism, and homeland politics. Facilitated by Carlos Ulises Decena, Rutgers University. Event Website
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, and 18
Arts & Entertainment
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival 2008
(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (Lawn opens 5pm; Showtime at Dusk) June 16: Dr. No; June 23: Bride of Frankenstein; July 7: The Man Who Came to Dinner; July 14: Fail Safe; July 21: Arsenic and Old Lace; July 28: The Apartment; August 4: Lifeboat; August 11: The Candidate; August 18: Superman. Event Website
July 7 / Monday
Arts & EntertainmentWoman's Interest
Expatriate PREVIEW
(Culture Project, 55 Mercer St., New York, NY 10013) (8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Culture Project's Women Center Stage presents: EXPATRIATE by LENELLE MOÏSE, a brand new two-woman play with music about race, friendship, art, and fame. Claudie and Alphine are sophisticated and sexy African-American performing artists and longtime sister-friends. Disillusioned by grief, homophobia, and "the black glass ceiling," they flee to Europe to heal and realize their starved American dreams.EXPATRIATE is an engaging exploration of black womanhood, friendship, sexuality, and freedom. With only a JamMan loop machine at their feet, real-life rising stars Lenelle Moïse and Karla Mosley weave the story of singing group Black Venus's rise to fame. ($25 Previews, $45 Regular) ((212) 352-3101) Event Website
July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5
PrideSportsWoman's Interest
Self-Defense for Women and Transgender People
(The Center for Anti-Violence Education, 327 7th Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215) For adults only. (sliding fee scale) (718-788-1775) Event Website
June 21, July 8, 15, 22, and 29
Arts & Entertainment
50th Annual Washington Square Music Festival
(Washington Square Park, 5th Ave at Washington Sq North, New York, NY 10003) (8pm) A free outdoor classical and Music of the Americas concert series is celebrating its 50th season by presenting five evenings of great music under the stars performed by musicians who regularly play in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan and New York City Opera orchestras and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. (Free) Event Website
July 8 / Tuesday
Arts & Entertainment
Free New York Philharmonic Concert in Richmond County Bank Ballpark
(Richmond County Bank Ballpark, at St George, Staten Island, NY 10301) (8pm) Mozart: Divertimento in D major, K.125a, Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Elgar: Enigma Variations. Followed by fireworks. Event Website
June 24, July 8, 22, and August 5
Arts & Entertainment
Naumberg Orchestral Concert
(Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park at 72nd St, New York, NY 10023) (7:30pm) Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical music concerts to New Yorkers of all walks of life. Event Website
July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6
PrideWoman's InterestYouth & Family
PACT (Power Action Change for Teens)
(The Center for Anti-Violence Education, 327 7th Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215) Self defense for teen women and Trans youth. (sliding fee scale) Event Website
July 9 - 10
Arts & EntertainmentPrideWoman's Interest
Melissa Etheridge in Concert
(WAMU Theater, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) Melissa is touring with her ninth studio album, The Awakening. ($39.50 - $104.50) Event Website
July 10 / Thursday
Arts & Entertainment
Free New York Philharmonic Concert in Cunningham Park
(193rd St Field, Cunningham Park, Queens) (8pm) Mozart: Divertimento in D major, K.125a, Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Elgar: Enigma Variations. Followed by fireworks. Event Website
July 10 / Thursday
Arts & EntertainmentPride
“Earthly Powers”
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) Discussion of Anthony Burgess’ 1980 novel. This study of 20th-century history centers on the stormy relationship between an effete, a popular novelist and a Faustian priest. Event Website
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, and 14
Arts & Entertainment
Broadway in Bryant Park
(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (12:30 – 1:30pm) Songs from current Broadway shows sung by the stars themselves. Event Website
July 10 / Thursday
Arts & EntertainmentPride
"T" At 'On The Border Music Series'
(Border Burrito, 81 3rd Ave. @ 11th St., New York, NY 10079) (10:00 pm/11:00 pm) Tara Grieco is T. Come welcome emerging NYC LGBT community original singer-songwriter, T, as she makes her first appearance at one of NYC's newest and most promising original live music venues! www.myspace.com/tradio www.myspace.com/borderburritonyc (FREE) (212-777-8000) Event Website
July 11 / Friday
Arts & Entertainment
Free New York Philharmonic Concert in Van Cortlandt Park
(Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx) (8pm) Mozart: Divertimento in D major, K.125a; Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor; Elgar: Enigma Variations. Fireworks following. Event Website
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, and 29
Arts & Entertainment
Toyota Concert Series on TODAY
(Window on the World Studio, 50th St btwn. 5 & 6th Aves) (7am) Enjoy free performances being taped Live for TV. May 30: Donna Summer; June 6: Chris Brown; June 13: Kenny Chesney; June 20: Rihanna; June 27: Cold Play; July 4: Ashlee Simpson; July 11: Rascal Flatts; July 18: Natasha Bedingfield; July 25: Miley Cyrus; August 1: Sheryl Crow; August 29: Paula Abdul. Event Website
July 12 / Saturday
Arts & EntertainmentPrideWoman's Interest
Murray Hill's 8th Annual MISS LEZ PAGEANT
(Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th St, New York, NY 10018) (10pm) A wildly provocative, insane, jaw-dropping alternative beauty pageant for queer womyn in NYC that takes the traditional, "straight" and out-dated beauty pageants and turns it upside down, inside-out, outside-in, by giving queer womyn the chance to interpret what beauty and a pageant means to them. The five contestants representing the different "scenes" in the community are MISS SNAPSHOT (Trina Rose), MISS I HEART BROOKLYN GIRLS (Cherry Bomb), MISS CHOICE CU*TS (Scout Durwood), MISS VICTORIA (Laryssa Husiak), and MISS WILDCARD (Sequinette). There will be guest performances, celebrity judges, go-go dancing, beer and DJ's to keep the party going post-pageant. ($15 adv / $20 door) Event Website
July 12 / Saturday
SportsWoman's Interest
New York Liberty vs. Detroit
(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats start at $10) (212-465-6080) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website
July 12 / Saturday
OrganizationsPride
Broadway Barks 10
(Times Square Shubert Alley, btwn 44 & 45th Sts) Thousands of theatre fans and animal lovers gather to encourage people to adopt pets from area shelters while spreading the message about the importance of spaying and neutering. Event Website
July 13 - 14
Arts & EntertainmentSocial
Bastille Day on 60th St
(60th St btwn Lex & 5th Aves) Bastille Day brims with the sights, sounds and flavors of French culture. Culminates Monday night with the Bal du 14 Juillet. Event Website
July 13 - 15
Arts & EntertainmentPride
Miss Magnolia Beaumont Goes to Provincetown
(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7:30 (8:30 July 14th and 15th)) After her untimely demise, the spirit of a young southern debutante finds herself trapped in the body of a gay New Yorker on his way to Provincetown, Massachusetts for a birthday vacation. ($15) Event Website
July 14 / Monday
Arts & Entertainment
Free New York Philharmonic Concert in Prospect Park
(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (8pm) Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Beethoven: Symphony No. 4, Sibelius: Finlandia Followed by fireworks. Event Website
July 15 / Tuesday
Arts & Entertainment
Free New York Philharmonic Concert in Central Park
(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) (8pm) Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Beethoven: Symphony No. 4, Sibelius: Finlandia. Followed by fireworks. Event Website
July 15 / Tuesday
Arts & Entertainment
Fennesz / Sakamoto
(Winter Garden, Bordered by Vesey St, West St, Liberty St & Hudson River, New York, NY 10007) (9pm) Christian Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto will perform from their album, Cendre. Event Website
July 16 / Wednesday
OrganizationsPrideSocial
OP MEMBERS' ROOFTOP MIXER
(The Delancey, 168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002) (6pm) LOWER EAST SIDE'S COOLEST CLUB HOSTS OP MEMBERS-ONLY MIXER AND BBQ TO CELEBRATE OP'S 25TH YEAR. Open bar from 6-8pm (cash bar until 9pm). And an urban barbecue starting at 7pm. Limited space. Tickets sales are limited to 2 tickets per Member. ($30) Event Website
July 17 / Thursday
SportsWoman's Interest
New York Liberty vs. Washington
(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats start at $10) (212-465-6080) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website
July 18 - 20
Arts & EntertainmentPride
Pinchbottom declares WAR!
(Collective:Unconscious, 279 Church Street, Tribeca, New York, NY 10013) (Fri & Sat at 10pm, Sun at 7 pm) DATELINE: THE OVAL OFFICE - When beleaguered President JONNY PORKPIE decides that NASTY CANASTA and the Pinchbottom Burlesque Organization are stockpiling "Weapons of Ass Destruction", he attempts to raise his approval rating by ordering an immediate invasion of their home base... New York City. In response, PINCHBOTTOM DECLARES WAR and Drill Sergeant Canasta whips her Burly-Q Commandoes into fighting form with a rigorous basic training regimen. ($ 15) Event Website
July 18 / Friday
PrideSocial
RIDE THE RAINBOW MASQUERADE BALL CRUISE
(Paddle Wheel Queen, Skyport Marina 23rd Street off the FDR Drive, New York, NY 10016) (11pm - 4am) 3 Levels, 2 Dance Floors, 4 of the hottest NyC DJ's spinning the best of latin, house, reggae, hip hop and much more, Live Go-Go Dancers!!! Entrance includes, hot latin food buffet, goodie bag, entertainment and more!! ($40 ADVANCE TICKETS) (917-418-6885) LAREINITA21@AOL.COM Event Website
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 18, 25, August 1, and 8
Arts & Entertainment
Good Morning America Concert Series
(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (7 – 9am) Another great season of talent free to the public. May 30: Usher; June 6: Ashanti; June 13: Cyndi Lauper; June 20: Boyz II Men; June 27: Maroon 5; July 4: Chaka Khan; July 18: Miley Cyrus; July 25: Feist; August 1: Cast of Broadway’s Rent; August 8: The Jonas Brothers. For a complete listing, visit them online. Event Website
July 18 / Friday
Arts & Entertainment
Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las
(South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038) Mary was 15 when she and her sister Elizabeth (Betty) began singing with identical twins Margie and Mary Ann Ganser in their neighborhood of Queens. They shot into the charts with hits like “Leader Of The Pack”. Event Website
July 19 / Saturday
SportsWoman's Interest
New York Liberty vs. Indiana
(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats starting at $10) (212-465-6080) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website
July 19 / Saturday
PrideSocial
Qwik Dates speed-dating for Ages 30s/40s
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys ages 30s & 40s one-on-one for a series of 3-minute dates, then get a free mingling period to meet anyone else in the room. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) qwikdates@yahoo.com Event Website
July 19 / Saturday
Arts & EntertainmentPrideYouth & Family
1st Annual Queer Youth Cinema Conference (QYCC)
(TBA) A day-long conference for emerging LGBT youth of color producers. Panels, screenings and workshops will be lead by industry professionals. Event Website
July 19 / Saturday
Arts & Entertainment
Divas & Prima Donnas by the Square: An Historical & Operatic Walking Tour
(Meet at Cafe-71 @ 71 Irving Pl btwn 18 & 19th Sts) (2pm) Join Metropolitan Opera singer Marlena De La Mora and tour guide Sharon Weinman for a musical walking tour down Irving Place. Visit various historical sights such as: Washington Irving High School, location of The National Conservatory of Music; Irving house, the home of society "power" couple Elsie De wolfe and Elizabeth Marbury who lived here in 1897 and had Sunday salon with guests that included Oscar Wilde and Sara Bernhardt; former site of New York Academy of music opera house, the premier New York opera house from 1854-1885. De La Mora will sing excerpts from arias from operas that appeared at the Academy (Norma, The Masked Ball, Faust, La sonambala, etc.) and discuss the opera divas of the 19th century. The tour is aprox 60 minutes. ($10) (917-533-0272) Seesaw864@juno.com