The first annual World Science Festival is a weeklong exploration of science, from cutting-edge research to works in theatre, film and the arts. Event Website

(Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, at 92nd, New York, NY 10128) (2pm) Hear the standards of the new era of songwriting. The art of song is alive and well in the music and lyrics of James Taylor, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, the Bergmans, Paul Simon and, of course, Stephen Sondheim. Event Website

(Various Locations) This month-long event, benefiting the Harvey Milk High School scholarship fund, is the country's premier festival of new works by LGBT authors and playwrights. Event Website

(Winter Garden, Bordered by Vesey St, West St, Liberty St & Hudson River, New York, NY 10007) (6pm - 6am) Returning to the Winter Garden for a third year, the Bang on a Can Marathon has redefined what contemporary music is, how it is performed and where it is presented. This year, a 12-hour torrent of mind-boggling, genre-bending music in a continuous stream of pioneering artists from around the globe will take the stage in the Winter Garden for a musical adventure. Event Website

(Parade: 37th Ave & 89th St to 75th St & 75th Ave; Festival: 37th Rd at 73rd to 77th St, Jackson Heights) (12 Noon - 7 pm) Queens Annual Interfaith AIDS Memorial Service is held on the Saturday preceding the parade. Festival features Randy Jones, the original Village People Cowboy. Event Website

(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

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (8:00-9:15) After her untimely demise, southern debutante Miss Magnolia Beatrice Devareux Beaumont finds herself trapped in the body of a thirty-something gay man living in New York City on his way to Provincetown, Massachusetts for a birthday vacation. ($15) hutcheson2001@yahoo.com Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7 - 9pm) A Symposium with: Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, University of California, Irvine, School of Law; Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan, Justice, Supreme Court, New York County and Author of the trial court decision in Hernandez v. Robles (NY same sex marriage case); Sharon McGowan, Staff Attorney, ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Project; and Arthur Leonard, Professor of Law, New York Law School, and Editor, Lesbian/Gay Law Notes. When the U.S. Supreme Court decided Lawrence v. Texas in the summer of 2003, the decision was hailed as "a legal victory so decisive that it would change the entire landscape for the LGBT community" and the "Brown v. Board of gay and lesbian America." How successful have these efforts been? Join an evening of lively discussion, featuring academic, judicial, and practitioner perspectives, as we assess the significance of the Lawrence decision. Event Website

(Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020) (7pm) True Colors is a music festival founded by Cyndi Lauper and created to benefit the Human Rights Campaign and other non-profit groups through the True Colors Fund. Along with Cyndi Lauper this year's line-up boasts some of the hottest artists including The B-52s, tour host Carson Kressley and special guests in select cities including Rosie O'Donnell, Indigo Girls, Regina Spektor, Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, The Cliks and more! Event repeats on June 1 at Jones Beach, Long Island. ($55 - $355) Event Website

(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) (877-WNBA-TIX) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (5:30pm) Annual Pride Celebration. Co-hosted by the Empire State Pride Agenda, GMHC and God’s Love We Deliver. Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) The cast thoroughly entertains in this tongue-and-cheek celebration of all things Guy. Event Website

(Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park at 72nd St, New York, NY 10023) (7 – 11pm) Celebrate the hottest season in the Park with a taste of the most succulent treats from NYC’s favorite restaurants. Also includes wine tastings, dancing under the stars and a silent auction. Event Website

(FIT, 27th St & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) An eclectic celebration of contemporary song to get your toes tapping for the summer. Sending vibrations out across New York City, new South African freedom songs sit side by side with the American Premier of works by Latvian composer Emils Darzins; Rufus Wainwright rubs up against Gwen Stefani, and there will also be new commissions by Our Lady J and Vermont-based composer Gwyneth Walker. Event Website

(Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park at 72nd St, New York, NY 10023) (7pm - 11pm) A night of sampling the City's best dining and wines; dancing under the stars; and a silent auction showcasing beauty and vacation packages, jewelry and accessories. Now in its 13th year, guests at the event will tempt their palates with tasting plates from over 35 of New York's top restaurants including BLT Market, Brasserie Cognac, Fred's at Barney's, Gordon Ramsey at the London, Orsay, and Telepan Restaurant. ($350) (212-310-6619) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (5:30pm) Free health screenings, trans-specific health information, and health insurance enrollment. Meet trans-affirming healthcare providers and other community members. (Free) Event Website

(AMC Loews, 312 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001) Nearly 250 International, U.S. and local film, video and other media, and a full program of inspiring Filmmakers Forums and networking. (20th Annual New York LGBT Film Festival (NewFest)) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7:30pm) Join the largest New York gathering of Cockettes since their theatrical catastrophe at the Anderson Theater in 1971. In 1968 this psychedelic-fueled, gender-bending troupe of men, women, children, gay, straight and in-between, became legendary for their performances at San Francisco’s Palace Theater. At the cultural forefront of gay liberation, these bearded hippie drag queens showed generations to come the creative potential within us all. Moderated by Steven Watson, chronicler of the American avant garde, and hosted by John Waters’ Superstar Mink Stole and HRH Lee Mentley of the Hula Palace, the evening promises to be historic. In attendance will be Scrumbly, Sweet Pam, Rumi, Fayette, Harlow, Jet, Tahara, Sebastian, Toots Taraval and Dolores DeLuce. rcroon@gmail.com Event Website

(Porcao Churrascaria, 360 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022) (6pm) Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats (GLID) honor Florent Morellet and Randi Weingarten, Tracie Gardner. (646.417.4291) glid.dinner@gmail.com Event Website

(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! (Starting at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(Rodeph Sholom, 7 West 83rd St, New York, NY 10024) (Services 6pm; Dinner 7:30pm) Meet 200 of your fellow gay and lesbian Jews, celebrate Shabbat and its traditional rituals and eat a delicious kosher meal. Reservations, pre-payment and appropriate attire required. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) HONORING Staceyann Chin and The Royalz. The mission of the Lesbian AIDS Project is to challenge the invisibility of women of color who identify as lesbian and/or women who have sex with women in the HIV epidemic through the provision of technical assistance and sexuality education; raising awareness about woman-to-woman transmission; ensuring access to care and support with dignity for lesbians and other women who have sex with women; and support the reduction of high-risk behaviors for HIV transmission. (RSVP: 212.367.1355) Event Website

(Staten Island, NY) Organized by Community Health Action of Staten Island LGBT Health and Wellness Program. Event Website

(Central Park) The original women-only road race will lead thousands of women on a 10K course through Central Park. Event Website

(Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) An intimate peek into the psyche of Montgomery Clift. The Rarest of Birds conveys Clift's importance as a great leading man in Hollywood as well as his personal suffering as individual who never came to terms with his homosexuality. ($18) Event Website

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention brings together people with depression and other mood disorders, survivors of suicide loss, mental health professionals and advocates walking side-by-side, walking 20 miles throughout the night to prevent loss of life from suicide. Event Website

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (5:30pm) Welcome to the wilds of western Massachusetts, home of the Bershires' favorite Sapphic haunt - Room for Cream. Follow the espresso-laced exploits of dykes in distress, lesbians in love, queers in ... well, you get the point. ($8) (212-475-7710) Event Website

(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 20s & 30s 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

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (8PM) FREE Pre-Show Reception at 6:30 PM featuring Complimentary Drinks including Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur! Performance at 8 PM. Imagine a world where flirting is a capital crime—and the executioner is first in line to be punished! That's exactly what happens in THE MIKADO, widely considered to be the pinnacle of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration. With a witty libretto, a sparkling score, and some of the duo's most famous songs, this topically updated, “trusty production has everything an admirer of music could want.” (The New York Times) (50% off tkts) Event Website

(CBST, 57 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Starting at $10) (212-465-6080) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(Times Square) (4:30 – 6:30pm) This free dance event, taking place in the center of Times Square – the crossroads of the world – showcases the best dance companies NYC has to offer. Presented by Dancers Responding to AIDS and The Times Square Alliance. Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) Don’t miss this conversación with Emmy and three-time ALMA award winner John Leguizamo. As an actor, writer, director and producer, he has made an impact on theater, television and film. Moderated by Robin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter. In collaboration with TeatroStageFest, the Latino International Theater Festival of New York. ($20) Event Website

(El Sol Brilliante Garden, East 12th St, New York, NY 10003) (7:30pm) Featuring Isle of Klezbos sextet and MC Jennifer Miller of Circus Amok! El Sol Brilliante Garden is a whimsical outdoor space formerly occupied by three tenement building foundations. June 9th coincides with the Jewish festive holiday of Shavuos. (Free) Event Website

(Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010) (7:30pm) A lineup of gay-themed plays to benefit Animal Haven. Wine and soft drinks will be served after the reading. Includes: "Calamity Jane Sends a Message to Her Daughter" by Carolyn Gage, featuring Barbara Kahn as Calamity. Directed by Lisa Marjorie Barnes. "The Cat's Meow" written and directed by Barbara Kahn with Cristina Fernandez and Beverly Thompson. Plus works by Jim Dalglish, Judd Silverman, Kathleen Warnock, Edward Musto, David Johnston. (Requested donation: $10) (718-768-4213) sue@playwrightsforpets.com Event Website

(Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178) (5:30 - 8pm) Small Business B-2-B that will include networking and 2-minute presentations by the first 30 attendees to RSVP. Event Website

(Time Warner Screening Rm, 1325 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019) (6 - 9pm) Positively. Positive. Programming! Tonight’s event supports Cable Positive and its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Event Website

(The Ritz, 369 West 46th St, New YOrk, NY 10036) (6:30pm) Help end discrimination based upon gender identity and expression. Event Website

(Cipriani’s, 200 Fifth Ave at 23rd St, New York, NY 10010) (12:30 - 2:30pm) The Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation is proud to honor Credit Suisse, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, and Kenneth Cole of Kenneth Cole Productions at this year’s Equality@Work Awards Luncheon. All of the honorees have demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting an inclusive and open workplace environment as well as raising awareness of LGBT issues both internally and to the public through their marketing, philanthropic and pro-bono efforts. Event Website

(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) June 11: Spiritual of many faiths worship service for the LGBT Community. June 12: Pride Reception at Borough Hall. June 14: 5K Pride Run (9am), Multicultural Festival (11am – 6pm), Kid Space (12Noon – 4pm); Night Pride Parade (8:30pm), and an After Party. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Discussion of Pat Barker’s acclaimed 1993 novel. Lieutenant Billy Prior is tormented by figuring out who he is – coward or hero, crazy or sane, homosexual or heterosexual, upper or lower class. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Susan Polis Schutz’s groundbreaking documentary about parents’ struggles to accept their LGBT children. Event Website

(Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) The last three years of the festival each featured more than 30 groups from across the country. Event Website

(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) (6:30pm) More than a dozen queer women poets will read their own work during a one-night-only event. The host for the evening, internationally-touring folk-poet and progressive queer-activist, Alix Olson has assembled an impressive line-up of poets including Sini Anderson, Adianne Benford, Kate Broad, Cheryl Burke, Staceyann Chin, r. erica doyle, Stephanie Gray, Tracy Grinnell, Natalie E. Illum, Amy King, Sue Landers, Sara Marcus, Marty McConnell, Lenelle Moise, Elizabeth Reddin, Sophia Varino, Laurie Weeks and Kate Wirsing. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (6pm) Fasten your seatbelts! Sybil Bruncheon is NOT your average Church Lady. She's not only fund-raising, she's FUN-raising. Proceeds benefit MCC's outreach programs, including Homeless Youth Services and the Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry. Join Sybil, Fabio, and entourage as they present an amazing evening of entertainment, bingo and fabu prizes. SPACE IS LIMITED. ($20) bradley@mccny.org Event Website

(W New York, 541 Lexington Ave btwn 49 & 50th Sts, New York, NY 10022) (5pm) Annual networking event for New York City-based financial services professionals. Headlining the program is the Honorable Barney Frank, Chairman of the Financial Services Committee of the US House of Representatives. Hetrick-Martin Institute Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (6pm) See the New York premiere of "Ask Not," a new documentary that explores the impact of 1993's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmaker Johnny Symons, military analysts and several former soldiers who have been discharged for speaking out about their sexual orientation. ($20) Event Website

(Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St, New York, NY 10010) (9:30pm – 12:30am) Salsa, Two-Step, WC Swing and all your favorite dance styles! Event Website

(Collective:Unconscious, 279 Church Street, Tribeca, New York, NY 10013) (7:30 pm) MEAT: a performance tribute to the king of performa-rock, Meat Loaf Burlesque, dance, visual and vocal performances to the ENTIRE "Bat Out of Hell" album! Featuring: Dr. Lukki, Zhenesse, Glenn Marla,Clams Casino, Adrienne Anemone, Nico & the Astronaut, The Poisonous Ladies: Amir Levee dancehosted by Sharon Husbands. Tickets online at http://www.weird.org ($12) Event Website

(Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) Music in honor of that blissful institution, including "Wedding Cantata", "5 Hebrew Love Songs" and much more. Event Website

(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) (877-WNBA-TIX) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) It’s speed-dating with an ingenious twist: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of men who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet guys one-on-one in a free mingling period. Finally, give us a list of the men you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. Compatibility Game is a fun, revolutionary way to meet men you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold. ($20) (212-971-1084) compatgame@yahoo.com Event Website

(Jelani Lounge, 507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (2pm - 4am) We start the day off with vendors who will display everything from books, clothing, travel packages, videos, oils, food (no beverages can be sold or given away) & more. The bar inside of the lounge will be open for those wanting to take a cool drink and watch videos. A one day adm will allow you access anytime of the day. Enjoy artist performing & BBQ which takes place between the hours of 5pm til 9pm. Stay with us @ 9pm for our after party with female DJ's Kim B, DJ Eyez & DJ A Sauce. These DJ' s will play it all. This party is also dedicate to the Farewell of promoter Zena B, who gave us all a safe & fun place to party, she will be missed in the community. ($10 - $15) (347 596 2128) szpprod@aol.com Event Website

(Piers 16 & 17, Fulton & South Sts) (12pm) Kids will sing-along with Gordon from Sesame Street, meet famous costumed characters, and enjoy hours of free entertainment. It all ends with the Spectacular Target Fireworks accompanied by the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Event Website

(Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712) (8PM) ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! directed by Thomas Morrissey and choreographed by Connor Gallagher the cast will include Broadway performers and local talent. (Tickets for Premium Seats are priced at $50.00.) (732-455-3059) info@revisiontheatre.org Event Website

(Transy House, 214 16th St in Park Slope (between 5th & 6th Aves), new york, NY 11226) (9pm-1am) Food! Drinks! Outdoor Films from Transy House history! Performances by: 3 Times Lady Crew (3XL), Violet Temper, Music by DJ Liber8! Sylvia Rivera Law Project ($10 suggested donation) Event Website

(City Hall, Civic Center btwn Broadway, Park Row & Chambers St, New York, NY 10007) (2pm) Join couples, families, friends, activists, political and community leaders at City Hall for an historic 5th anniversary celebration honoring our marriage pioneers. Participating: 50 couples, Justice Harvey Brownstone, Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag and 2008 Heritage of Pride Grand Marshal, Civil Rights Trial and Marriage Equality, NY. (718.721.2780) brendan@stpatsforall.com

(Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) An evening of contemporary and traditional gospel music. Event Website

(Queens Museum of Art, Rushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368) (3pm) Screening of "Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria," and "Reporter Zero". Co-presented by the National Archive of Lesbian and Gay History. Q&A panel with filmmakers and light refreshments served. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (9am, 11am & 7pm) Blessing of Fathers. Event Website

(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

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:15pm - 8 pm) Are you finally ready to have a great relationship? Are you tired of attracting the wrong people? If so, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to actually find, develop, and maintain quality relationships. The workshop presents simple and effective ways to actually meet your ideal partner, recognize what type of person is right for you, and develop an action plan to create a great relationship. This powerful workshop will help you realize what it takes to create a relationship that truly makes you happy. RSVP requested. ($10) (212-541-8794) robert@robertnotter.com Event Website

(The Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014) (6:30-9:30pm) Transport Group presents the official 40th Anniversary celebration of the 1968 landmark play The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley. The event features a star-studded concert reading of the play followed by a panel discussion. For more information and tickets, visit www.transportgroup.org. ($45-$100) (212-560-4372) tgtix@hotmail.com Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) The New York Jewish LGBTQ Film Festival presents films and provocative panels with filmmakers, cast members and movie scholars. Co-presented with New Fest. ($8/$10 per film) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) V. Gene Robinson was elected Bishop on June 7, 2003 and has since faced many challenges and controversies. His new memoir is titled, “In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God.” Event Website

(Billies Black Bar/Lounge/Restaurant, 271 West 119th St, New York, NY 10026) (6:00 PM- 10:00 PM) Celebrate Pride in a SOULFUL and SEXY SETTING. Queer Black Cinema presents its 3rd Annual pride benefit, QBC VISIONS. The "Night of Soul" event will be hosted by Def Poetry Jam artist , Buttafly Soul, and will feature hot and sexy performer, NHOJJ. This popular special event not only helps to further develop QBC's monthly film programming; but, will aide in the premiere of the Queer Black Cinema International Film & Music Festival in October 2008- a festival that surely is one of a kind. Other acts include Steph, the Sapphic Songstress, and Tyran Gem, some of today's emerging GLBT singers on the scene. This even ($20.00 Online/ $25.00 @ the Door) (347-789-1070) info@queerblackcinema.org Event Website

(Council Chambers, City Hall, 131 Duane St, New York, NY 10013) (5:30pm) NYC Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn & Councilmember Rosie Mendez, with Members of the NYC Council, celebrate Pride Month.

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Panelists: National Sports Hall of Famer Donna Lopiano; Bill Konigsberg, Associated Press gay sports writer; Mark Larson, Gay Rodeo Champion; Cyd Ziegler, outsports.com co-Founder; and Pat Griffin, lecturer on LGBT issues in athletics. Moderated by Eric Marcus. Event Website

(United Nations Delegates’ Dining Room, 405 East 42nd St, New York, NY 10017) (6pm) Awards will be presented to Cynthia Wade, director of “Freeheld” and to Scott Sanders, producer of Broadway’s “The Color Purple.” Event Website

(Rockefeller Park, North End of Battery Park City, West of River Terrace) (7pm) Poets House is a national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry. In late 2008, Poets House will move to its permanent home at Two River Terrace in Battery Park City. Singer/songwriter Jill Sobule rose to fame with the hit single "I Kissed a Girl". Sobule has dabbled in off-Broadway musicals, made an appearance on NBC's "West Wing", composed for Nickelodeon, and was in the film "Mind the Gap". (Free) Event Website

(Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128) (7:15 P.M.) Screening of this award-winning documentary on the life of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civil rights activist in the severely homophobic 1940s, 50s, and 60s. He was an advisor to Martin Luther King, and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs, Peace & Freedom. Screening followed by panel discussion with Bennett Singer (the producer/director of "Brother Outsider") and Walter Naegle, Bayard Rustin's partner, archivist and executor. Sponsored by the Peace & Restorative Justice Community at the Church of the Holy Trinity (FREE) (212-289-4100) ebrent@holytrinity-nyc.org Event Website

(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) (7pm) A one-night-only program of diverse performances presented in conjunction with Pink & Bent: Art of Queer Women. The performers' work spans the breadth and explores the depth of queer experience in both subtle and overt ways. Some are drag kings, some are lesbian icons, some are superheroes, some are two-dimensional, and some are not women. Emcee Murray Hill. ($8 suggested donation) Event Website

(Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) (7:30pm) Come and celebrate the release of Uptown Express’ new CD, “Walk Like A Man” with two very special concerts at NYC’s hottest cabaret, The Metropolitan Room. James Followell, Music Director with special guest Lina Koutrakos. Big Apple Performing Arts ($25 & 2 drink min) (212-206-0440) Event Website

(Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library, 111 Amsterdam Avenue (at 65th St), New York, NY 10023) (6-8pm) Drag Show Video Verite gathers and screens rare film and video that captures the faces and places, past and present of NYC's vibrant drag scene. This year's all new edition includes footage spanning 50 plus years and a who's who of NYC's male and female impersonators. Taylor Mac's music video "If You See Something Say Something" will make its world premiere as part of the program. After Party later that evening at the Stonewall Inn hosted by Sweetie with special live performances at 11pm. (Free) (212 642-0142) Event Website

(Duvet, 45 West 21st Street, Bet. 5th & 6th Avenues, New York, NY 10010) (6pm) Jack Mackenroth and Kevin Christiana from Bravo's hit show Project Runway host this fabulous evening featuring the cast of Naked Boys Singing!, Playboy Playmates, premier DJ Vic Latino, hit singer amberRose Marie, club sensation Grace Garland, sexpert JamYe WaXman and many other special guests. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Take an olfactory journey of the world with New York Times perfume critic Chandler Burr. Your senses will be stimulated by raw materials obtained by perfume houses from the four corners of the globe -- everywhere from Haiti (vetiver) to Indonesia (patchouli) and India (jasmine) to Bulgaria (roses).” His new book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris & New York tells two parallel stories: the first about a year Burr spent for The New Yorker magazine in Paris behind the scenes at Hermès watching legendary perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena create the Hermès scent “Un Jardin sur le Nil”; and the second about a year (beginning with an article for The New York Times inside Coty with Sarah Jessica Parker as she directed the making of her perfume “Lovely.” ($10) Event Website

(Outten & Golden, LLP, 3 Park Ave, 29th Fl, New York, NY 10016) (6pm) Celebrate the following honorees for their Outstanding Pro Bono Service for New York's Transgender Community: Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft LLP, Matthew Carmody of Housing Works, & Anya Mukarji-Connolly of Peter Cicchino Youth Project, Urban Justice Center. Event Website

(Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) Each year, CBST celebrates GLBT Pride. Guest Speaker is NYC Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. Event Website

(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (8pm) For 2008, The MET has decided to offer a single performance in Brooklyn's Prospect Park by Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna. Event Website

(Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers, 23rd & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10011) The tournament welcomes LGBT and LGBT-friendly players from all over the US, Canada and Europe. Event Website

(Collective:Unconscious, 279 Church Street, Tribeca, New York, NY 10013) (10 PM) The "best burlesque" in NYC (NY Magazine, Village Voice) gets adventurous in PINCHBOTTOM and the RAIDERS of the TEMPLE of the KINGDOM of the GOLDEN BOOBS of DOOM crusade. A myth steeped in legend, surrounded by mystery, dripping in sweat: The Golden Boobs of Doom were worshipped by the Ancient Burlesquians as a symbol of all that was naked and sexy in the world. But the legend of the Boobs sagged with time... until Nastyana Jones (Nasty Canasta)—an archeologist specializing in erotic artifacts—finds a pornographic map that will lead her down the glory trail to adventure, and set her against the evil Baron Schweintörte (Jonny Porkpie) in a race to uncover the gilded bazooms. ($ 15) site@pinchbottom.com Event Website

(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 40+ 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

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1:00 - 3:30 PM) Visit 8 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, of interest to our queer sensibility, led by a gay studies professor who is the art critic for the New York Blade. While you’re there, socialize with arts-oriented gay men & lesbians! ($20) (212-946-1548) nygallerytours@yahoo.com Event Website

(Barretto Point Park, Bronx) Music, Food, Entertainment, Vendors, Health Fairs, Panels, Faith Services, Politics, Dancing, Special Guest Entertainers and much more. Event Website

(Winter Garden, Bordered by Vesey St, West St, Liberty St & Hudson River, New York, NY 10007) (1 & 4pm) Talented 5th and 8th grade dancers from NYC public schools compete for the grand prize as they Fox Trot, Merengue, Rumba, Swing and Tango their way to the gold.

(New York Aquarium, Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224) Coinciding with Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade, the Aquarium hosts music, games, face painting, arts and crafts, and its own mermaid costume parade for kids. Event Website

(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

(Community House, Bayview Walk, east of Main Walk, Cherry Grove, NY 11782-0998) (6/21 8pm, 6/28 7pm and 10pm) A dazzling musical revue directed by John DeMarco and featuring talent from NYC and beyond all singing about the city and state we love! Don't miss it! Arts Project of Cherry Grove ($30/Members, $35 Non-Members) info@artsprojectcherrygrove.org Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seat start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (2 - 6 pm) The first NYC LGBT Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969 when 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park. It was followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square. Since 1997, the Rally has been held in the beautiful outdoor venue of Bryant Park. Featured speakers and performers: Sen. Tom Duane, Judy Gold, Julie Goldman, NYC Gay Men's Chorus, Corey Andrew, Gender Offenders, Michael Ashanti, Christine Ko and more. Event Website

(Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (9:30pm & 12Midnight) The naughtiness of burlesque with the razzle-dazzle of Broadway featuring the hottest dancers on Broadway. To benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Event Website

(28th St btwn 10 & 11th Aves) (2 – 8pm) NYC’s one and only S/M-Leather-Fetish block party, the largest outdoor event of its kind on the East Coast. Entertainment, parties, vendors, community groups and artwork. Event Website

(Begins at the Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St) (1:30pm - 6pm) Kick off Gay Pride Week with Pogo Events and TheMenEvent.com for The Amazing New York Race -- part scavenger hunt, part obstacle course and ALL GAY NEW YORK. A series of clues about gay history and gay landmarks lead you around the city performing physical and mental challenges along the way. The race also includes a hot photo scavenger hunt and an outrageous "roadblock". For single, couples or groups. The winning team shall win an AMAZING prize package including Broadway show tickets, and gift certificates from some amazing donors. ($30) Event Website

(28th St btwn 10 & 11th Aves) NYC's one and only S/M-Leather-Fetish block party, the largest outdoor event of its kind on the East Coast. Entertainment, parties, vendors, community groups and artwork. Event Website

The Center's signature outdoor fundraising celebration with entertainment, a silent auction and food tastings from some of NYC's finest eateries. The Children's Garden has its own stage and line-up of kids' entertainers. Event Website

(Zipper Factory, 336 West 37th St, New York, NY 10018) Jack and Dillon are lovers who find their way through crisis after one of them suffers a vicious anti-gay attack. The opera’s dialogue is a combination of rap, spoken word and poetry. Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (9:30pm) Sexercise Live! will summon up those smoky nights of the ‘70s & ‘80s when strong fierce women began owning their sexuality and expressing it in song. Starring Bridget Everett and Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb). Event Website

(The Players, 16 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY 10018) (6pm) In "GREAT CATHERINE", Tyne Daly becomes Russia's most infamous Empress. John Cullum, as a dissolute Russian prince, does his best to maneuver his way around her while a shy British Emissary (Tony Yazbeck) tries to convey news about the newly begun American Revolution. "ANNAJANSKA, The Wild Grand Duchess" takes us to the dawn of the Russian Revolution. While the huge Russian Empire is crumbling, a surviving member of the royal family (Tyne Daly) does her best to convince the doubting General in charge (John Cullum) that she actually wants to join the revolution. ($20) (212.352.3101) Event Website

(Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St, 11th Floor, Studio B, New York, NY 10019) (8:15pm/9:45pm) Miss Vera's Finishing School offers this class in how to walk, sit and pose in high heels to all women, bio-femmes and transwomen. For years non-trans women have asked to learn some of the same things the trans women and crossdressers who visit Miss Vera's academy learn, most notably how to move with poise, beauty and confidence. This integrated class is a unique learning experience. Class size is limited. Advance registration required. Sign on with a friend and $ave. Low heels premitted. Skirts, recommended. ($49) (212-989-0906) register@missvera.com Event Website

(FIT, 27th St & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001) Caller Nick Martellacci. Event Website

(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

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7- 9 pm) Eight gay men wrote their autobiographies in French between 1845 and 1905; some of them reflected on their childhood, adolescence and adulthood; others provided brief impressions of their loves and desires. Translated into English for the first time, these autobiographies give present-day readers a rare glimpse into otherwise shrouded existences. They relate to the experiences of a man about town, a cross-dressing entertainer, a troubled adolescent, and two fetishists among others. Join editors William A. Peniston and Nancy Erber as they read excerpts from this book, discuss gender roles and participate in a q & a. Refreshments served. ($10 ($8 for students/seniors/museum members)) (212 689-6337) pressoffice@museumofsex.com Event Website

(The Great Lawn, Central Park) (8pm) Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, Italian, Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture, Sousa: Selected Marches. Followed by fireworks Event Website

(Bowery Poetry Club, 308 BOWERY, (b/w BLEECKER & HOUSTON), New York, NY 10012) (7pm-10pm) Emanuel Xavier introduced the Glam Slam to the literary arts scene in '98 as a tribute to the gay ball competitions which had influenced him and brought the poetry slams to a whole new level of inspiration and entertainment. Five selected judges score each contestant from 0 to 10 with decimals based on poetry and performance. The highest and lowest scores are dropped and the remaining three are added for a highest possible score of 30. ($10 ($7 with HX ad)) (212-614-0505) houseofxavier@emanuelxavier.com Event Website

(Bryant Park Reading Room, 42nd St btwn 5th and 6th Ave, New York, NY 10110) (12:30pm) Reading by Josh Kilmer- Purcell, author of “Candy Everybody Wants”, about a Midwestern guy seeking fame, fortune and freedom in the flamboyant worlds of NY & L.A. Hosted by TV/Radio Personality Scott Nevins. Event Website

(Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (6 - 9pm) To benefit NYC Anti-Violence Project. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) JUNE 27, 1969 - On that hot summer night, a rag tag group of lesbians, transsexuals and gay men defied the police who were raiding a notorious Greenwich Village gay bar. It was destined to become the pivotal political event, the birth of Gay Rights world wide. Stonewall Stories is a thrilling account of that fateful night told in the words of the people who were actually there. Created by award winning playwright CAROL POLCOVAR and directed by the legendary DAVID GAARD, Stonewall Stories will leave you moved...and very, very proud. ($35/25) Event Website

(GAP Adventures, 364 6th Ave, bet.4th st & Waverly, NY, NY 10014) (6:30 pm-9pm) Instant Date-Exclusive Fun Speed Dating Event for Lesbian Business Professionals. Limited participants. Sponsored by Gap Adventures. Free Wine, finger food, $100 adventure travel gift certicate, gift bag, & more. Meet professional women in one on one mini dates 3-5 minutes. Meet more women during refreshment /mingling break. Write down who you would like to see again for friendship or romance.Receive your mutual matches. Fun, relaxed, entertaining. Must pre-register and pre-pay at http://www.nyclavenderlounge.com .Go to Instant Date page . No drop ins. ($35) (212-989-8549) laffalot5@juno.com Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7- 9pm) Barbara Carrellas' book, Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century is the first queer-friendly approach to Tantra. Urban Tantra embraces and celebrates all forms of gender presentation, sexual expression and sexual preferences. Tantra is often misunderstood as couples therapy for white, heterosexual, middle-aged, middle-class, apolitical, New Age, workshop junkies. Not true! Tantra is an active, embodied spirituality that embraces and empowers everyone in all aspects of life. In this workshop you'll find out why Tantra is an inherently queer form of sacred sex and how it can help you define, expand and deeper own personal, unique queer erotic journey. ($20/$15 (seniors/students/Museum members)) (212 689-6337) Event Website

(HK Lounge, 405 W 39th Street, (the entrance is on 39th street just west of Ninth Avenue), New York, NY 10018) (8:00 PM to 10:00 PM) Join us at our Pride Week celebration. Our events have been scandalous and packed, so come early! There will be 6 dollar Margaritas, Vodka & Cranberries, and Rasmopolitans until 9PM. FFR/Princeton BTGALA is again hosting and we invite all of our Ivy League, Seven Sisters, NYU, Stanford, Duke, UVA, Georgetown and Northwestern friends. Alumni, faculty, staff, and students that are over 21 are welcome. ($5, Cash Bar) Event Website

(Queens Pride House, 76-11 37th Ave Suite 206, Jackson Heights, NY 11372) (5 - 8pm) Dramatic readings from Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE). (Free) (718-429-5309) queenspridehouse@aol.com Event Website

(McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer St btwn Driggs Ave & Bayard St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211) (6pm) Whip it! Whip it good! ($52) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Meet with Outgames’ Sports Director Tommy Kristoffersen and learn more about World Outgames 2009! After a fantastic event in Montreal, World Outgames moves across the Atlantic to Copenhagen, Denmark from July 25 to August 2, 2009. World Outgames includes 38 different sports tournaments, a wide range of cultural activities and parties, and a human rights conference. Appetizers will be served, and you’ll have a chance to win roundtrip airfare with SAS Scandinavian Airlines from NY to Copenhagen and free registration to the World Outgames event of your choice. Event Website

(Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016) (7- 9 pm) Is your relationship in a rut? Tired of the same old routine? That's normal! By nature humans are lazy creatures. If we know something works, we just do it. This is the perfect reason to join Ducky DooLittle, be inspired and learn some new ways to give and receive pleasure! Take home techniques that you can use that very night and for the rest of your life. In this informative workshop, individuals and couples of every gender and sexual orientation are invited to learn: *How to raise your sex drive. *Super fun flirtation techniques. (Flirting is hot!) *A deeper understanding pleasure anatomy. *Techniques for using everything you've got - from the tip of your tongue to your fingers and toes. (Tickets $30 ($25 for students/seniors/members)) (212 689-6337) pressoffice@museumofsex.com Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm - 9pm) June 1969-June 1970: The year we changed everything. The famed Stonewall riots were just the beginning, acting as a catalyst for gay people to rise up and organize. This astonishing year saw the formation of radical gay organizations and the birth of the modern LGBT movement, culminating in the first Gay Pride March. This retrospective will include a panel featuring original members of the Gay Liberation Front and Gay Activist Alliance, plus a screening of rare footage from the first march and Gay-In in Central Park. The LGBT Community Center and Sage Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:00 pm - 9:00 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) (877-WNBA-TIX) nyliberty@thegarden.com Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) Calling all ladies and gentlemen of southern high society! The annual Pride Party takes a trip down south with finger-lickin' food and the plunky sounds of Dixieland and Bluegrass. One sip of our kosher moonshine and you'll swear you were in a rainbow bayou! As much music, morsels and mint jew-leps as you can handle! Co-sponsored by Rodeph Sholom, JQ Youth, CBST 20's/30's Group and GLYDSA. ($20-$30) Event Website

(New York Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall, Central Park West at 67th St, New York, NY 10023) John Waters’ one-man show is a “vaudeville” act that celebrates the film career and obsessional tastes of the man William Burroughs once called “The Pope of Trash.” Focusing in on Waters’ early negative artistic influences and his fascination with true crime, exploitation films, fashion lunacy, and the extremes of the contemporary art world, this joyously devious monologue elevates all that is trashy in life into a call to arms to “filth followers” everywhere. Event Website

(Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St (btwn 7 & 8th Aves), New York, NY 10011, 212.367.9000, Venue Website) (6pm) Prepare for a rowdy, uproarious and completely uncensored comedy bender with the hottest up-and-coming and seasoned female comediennes. This special PRIDE MONTH edition includes: Judy Gold, Michele Balan, Sandra Valls and Emcee Poppi Kramer. Enjoy a free LYNX LOUNGE pre-show mixer. ($15/20 + 2 drink min.) (212.367.9000) Event Website

(Bluestockings Bookstore, 172 Allen St, New York, NY 10002) (7pm) Sarah Schulman's re-issue of her 1995 novel, RAT BOHEMIA, features a new intro and gorgeous cover photography by Nan Goldin. Event Website

(City Hall, Civic Center btwn Broadway, Park Row & Chambers St, New York, NY 10007) (3pm) We live in a time when people of color, immigrants and poor people are disproportionately underserved, face higher levels of discrimination, heightened surveillance and experience increased violence at the hands of the state. It is critical that we unite and work together towards dismantling the transphobia, racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism, homophobia and xenophobia that permeates throughout our movements for social justice. Let’s come together to let the world know that TGNC rights will not be undermined and together we will not be silenced. TransJustice of the Audre Lorde Project, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color Center for Community Organizing Event Website

(Blvd, 199 Bowery (at Spring St.), New York, NY 10003) (10pm - 4am) The sexiest monthly event for women celebrates Gay Pride 2008. Dance to the beats of Dj Van Scott in one of NYC's trendiest clubs. Featuring the Showstopper dancers Sadako and Erin with special guests, synchronized pole dancers, Anna and Gabrielle. Celebrate pride with the hottest women from all over the globe! ($10) starletteproductions@gmail.com Event Website

(NY Harbor) (1 – 4:30pm) The race course will be in the Upper Bay of NY Harbor, in view of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan. Event Website

(Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (7pm) 200 of your fellow gay and lesbian Jews celebrating Shabbat and its traditional rituals. Guest speaker is Dr. Marjorie Hill, Exec Dir of GMHC. Event Website

(Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (6pm) An annual reunion of Stonewall veterans coinciding with the first night of the Stonewall Rebellion on June 27th in 1969. On display in front of The Stonewall will be the famous 1969 “Stonewall Car”. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Join the Center and Trai La Trash for Bingo. Join the fun and stake your claim to the $500 Jackpot! Event Website

(Christopher St & Sheridan Square) (7pm) A memorial for all the people who have died of AIDS, the Candlelight Vigil is also a show of support for survivors and for those now afflicted with HIV/AIDS. The procession starts at Sheridan Square Park and proceeds down Christopher St. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30 - 7:30pm) All Out Films captures Suzanne knocking out another sold-out audience doing what she does best -- turning everyday life into a laugh-out-loud, kick-ass comedy. “25th Anniversary Tour” shows the essential Kate Clinton, with riffs on menstruation, gay cruises, the passing of the Pope. Event Website

(Naima's, 513 W 27th St., btw 10th & 11th Ave., New York, NY 10001) (11:30PM-4:00AM) LET CHARO INJECT YOUR SOUL WITH PRIDE AS THE HOTTEST FEMALE SPINMASTER OUT THERE TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS.... HOUSE OF RHUMBA WILL SATISFY EVEN THE PICKIEST OF ARTS/MUSIC CONNOISSEURS & OUR GO GO DANCERS PERFORM TITILLATING MOVES FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. SPECIAL GUEST DJ: JAE VYNEL & TONELOVE ($12 BEFORE 12:30AM/$15 AFTER) hudsonheels@gmail.com Event Website

(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) (9am) To benefit The Charitable Foundation of Front Runners NY, which supports those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer and other life-threatening illnesses or catastrophic losses. Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (6 - 11 pm) Come throw your hands in the air while getting down with a few thousand of your fellow female dancers under the setting sun and Manhattan skyline. Tickets: boxofficetickets.com or 1-800-494-TIXS Tickets: $20; VIP: $40. Proceeds benefit NYC’s LGBT Pride Week Events and participating community organizations. Event Website

(Bryant Park, 42nd St & 6th Ave to Washington Sq Park at 5th Ave & Waverly) (5pm) The Dyke March is a protest march, not a parade. Thousands take over the streets every year in celebration of lesbians and to protest against ongoing discrimination, harassment, and anti-lesbian violence in schools, on the job, in families and on the streets. Event Website

(NY Harbor) An opportunity for GLBT sailors and their friends to show their pride and have some fun racing around NY harbor during Pride weekend. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (12Noon - 3pm) Enjoy music, games, crafts and food in a perfect oasis for children and families, away from all the Pride frenzy. Event Website

(Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, 257 West 88th St, New York, NY 10024) (9:30am) Community Kiddush following services. Event Website

(Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq S, New York, NY 10012) (7:30pm) Homilist: Mark Matson, President, DignityUSA. Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) Hear Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking female government official in United States history, discuss important issues facing the country and the personal experiences that prepared her for the role of Speaker, as told in her new book, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters." Interviewed by New York Times Washington reporter Elisabeth Bumiller. ($27) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) The Center is home to many recovery programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous. Tonight, Before the Parade, we celebrate our collective struggles and successes. ($10) Event Website

(Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 112th St & Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025) (12:15pm) Memorial Eucharist of Remembrance is for all who have died of AIDS-HIV-related illness. The Reverend Barbara Crafton Celebrant and Preacher. Names of Loved Ones who have died of AIDS-HIV-related illness can be entered into the Book of Remembrance and also named in the prayers. Sponsored by The National AIDS Memorial. nam1985_nyc@yahoo.com

(Big Apple Ranch, 39 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011) (8 PM / 1 AM) Country Western Dance Party. Two-step, line dancing, swing, waltz. Lesons at 8 PM. Open dancing 9 PM thru 1 AM. Dress raunchy, sexy, whatever! Times Squares Square Dance Club ($10.) (212-358-5752) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (1, 3 & 7pm) Everyone is invited to join services and then join the MCCNY contingent at the March. Event Website

(5th Ave at 52nd St to Christopher & Greenwich Sts) (12 Noon) The March began as an annual civil rights demonstration beginning the year after the Stonewall Riots in 1970. Over the years its purpose has broadened to include recognition of the fight against AIDS and to remember those we have lost to the illness, violence and neglect. It is also a celebration of our lives and our community. Reviewing stand is at Madison Square Park at 5th Ave & 23rd St. Event Website

(Hudson St btwn Abingdon Sq & West 14th St)) (11 am - 7 pm) The annual LGBT street fair. Back this year from a temporary cancellation, PrideFest seeks to bring together local residents and families, community leaders, and area business owners to celebrate in the street. Please note the new location. Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (4 - 10:30 pm) The Dance on the Pier was born out of a time when LGBT persons could not dance openly and proudly together. It is a protest set to music, a celebration set to the western skyline. Tickets: $55 until June 28; VIP $150. No tickets will be sold at the Pier. Available only at www.boxofficetickets.com or 800-494-TIXS, and local area vendors (see website for locations). Proceeds benefit NYC’s LGBT Pride Week Events and participating community organizations. Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (10:30 pm) The light and energy of Pride don’t disappear when the sun goes down — they get turned up! Stick around after the parade has dispersed into parties all around town to see the best lighting display this side of the Hudson River. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (10am) Join the Center’s Youth Enrichment Services (YES) for a group breakfast before heading off to the Pride Parade. The Center Kids stroller brigade will march behind the Center’s float. Toys and rainbow trinkets will be provided. Event Website

(In the Life Studios, 184 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010) (12pm) Forget the crowds! Your private 5th Avenue loft views of the Pride March are with In The Life. Event Website

(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

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Join us for the second annual non-denominational faith service in celebration of Pride 2008. All are welcome to join. Limited Seating. Unity Fellowship Church, Dignity, SoulFource, Bronx Community Pride Center, Potters House Church and Out & Faithful (Free) Event Website

(Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023) First class comedy and musical acts. Event Website

(GAAMC (Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County), 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960) (7:30 PM) Have you ever found it hard to create intimacy with your partner, friends or family? You find that particular guy/girl really attractive but it is always hard to connect and move things further. Listening plays a huge part in our relationships and most of the time we take this natural gift for granted. To bond deeply with each other and to our world in general, we must learn how to listen with care and focus. Join professional life coach Elias Scultori in a program that will assist you, and those around you, deepen your listening skills to promote greater intimacy and stronger connections. ($5) (732.419.2566) info@lifecoaching-egs.com Event Website

(Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) The STONEWALL Veterans' Association of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion celebrates the anniversary of the rebellion at the exact time that it was concluding 39 years ago! Original songs (1966-1969) of The Stonewall Inn. The music guarantees a fun event. Special guest testimonials. Come meet and support some of the survivors that ignited it all. This is how and where "pride" started at The Stonewall Inn on Stonewall Place. Hosts: Williamson Henderson, Storme DeLarverie and Jeremiah Newton. STONEWALL Veterans' Association ($25 (minimum donation)) ((212) 627-1969) SVA@STONEWALLvets.org Event Website