August 2009

(Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10011) (7:30 PM) TAKE Dance Company, a contemporary dance ensemble known for its gentle blend of eastern and western sensibilities led by artistic director and choreographer Takehiro Ueyama, presents a program filled with exuberant play, human dancescapes and structural patterns that overflow the stage. The four-performance engagement will feature two premieres: the world premiere of Footsteps in the Snow, set to music by Arvo Part, and the New York City premiere of Shabon. ($26) Event Website

(Various Locations) Celebrating its 10th anniversary, NYILFF is now the premier urban Latino film event in the country. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. Event Website

(The Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10018) (7 PM) The Fresh Fruit Festival (FFF) collaborated with the MITF has selected four works for the LGBT community. A play about the ever-changing world of politics, sexuality, love and integrity. A senator's picture-perfect life evaporates when his wife outs his 20 year affair with his best friend. As he and his staff descend upon his mother's estate to work on spin and damage control, a visit from his wife and son spill out into a well publicized press conference. ($20) Event Website

(The Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10018) (7 PM) The Fresh Fruit Festival in collaboration with The Midtown International Theatre Festival has selected four works for the LGBT community. Follow one man's journey toward creating a family of his own. Ever feel like you didn't belong -- in your own family? Follow one gay man as he grapples with that very question--while caring for his terminally ill mother, inheriting his developmentally disabled aunt, and finally forming a family of his own through the miracle of adoption. An outsider's story of finding family against all odds. ($20) Event Website

(The Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10018) (7 PM) The Fresh Fruit Festival in collaboration with The Midtown International Theatre Festival has selected four works for the LGBT community. "San Francisco's Sedaris" weaves a quirky, cynical romantic comedy. Enzo Lombard plays 15 different characters dealing with hideous exes, psychic training and karaoke battles, all in 6 whirlwind episodes, each set in a different city. ($20) Event Website

(The Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10018) (7 PM) The Fresh Fruit Festival in collaboration with The Midtown International Theatre Festival has selected four works for the LGBT community. Secrets destroy in this offbeat tale about miscommunication, Communist microbrew, The Princess of Power and finding your home. Lexington Monroe has a tendency towards looking for love in all the wrong places. Plus, she has a secret-and secrets destroy! Just like the rest of us, she's trying to figure out her place in the world. ($20) Event Website

(RooseveltIsland, Riverwalk Commons) (4PM) 7/11: New Orleans in New York Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra with Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos, 7/18: Dance L!ve Brazil Celebrate with Capoeria and Live music from Nation Beat. 7/25: Jones Street Station with Diane Birch. 8/1: Bluegrass The Flanks Hawke and Owl. 8/8: Indie Weekend Wakey! Wakey! and Lizzie Borden. 8/15: Dance L!ve Hip Hop. 8/22: Cicha Libre. 8/29: Jazz Festival with Generate Records (FREE) Event Website

(P.S.1, 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101) (2 - 9pm) Warm Up is P.S.1's critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most anticipated summer events. The series is housed within the architectural installation created by the winner of the annual P.S.1 and MoMA organized Young Architects Program. Together, the music, architecture and exhibition program provide a unique multi-sensory experience for music fans, artists, and families alike. (Free with Museum admission) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (12PM) Concerts take place in the museum’s exhibition space, where the visual and performing arts come together to create a truly unique cultural experience for audiences. The concerts are followed by a light brunch and discussion with the artists, in a friendly intimate setting. Exceptional pianist and composer from Luxembourg, Michael Reis delights the audience with rhythmic suspense. ($20GA, $10 students / seniors, $5 Members) (212.255.0719) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00PM) 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) Event Website

(Dionysus Theater's L'il Peach, 270 West 36th St. (at 8th Ave.), 2nd Floor, New York City, NY 10018) (8 PM) A new drama set in Macbeth's bedroom, features an original adaptation of the Shakespearean text where the audience voyeuristically peers through the curtains and behind closed doors to experience the true underpinnings of what drives Macbeth on and to see how Lady Macbeth controls this uncontrollable man. Deception, lies, passions, fears, longing and a love triangle between Banquo and the murderous couple is played out in the shadow of a monstrous plot to kill the King and seize his crown. ($18) (646 621 5171) Event Website

(Main Theater, Cherry Grove) (Sat: 2-6pm & 7-9pm; Sun: 12-3pm) Over two dozen Artists and Artisans from all over the tri-state area and US present original Oils, photos, crafts and jewelry. Event Website

(Various Locations) Don't put away your rainbow paraphernalia just yet, the official LGBT-community-of-color celebration returns with a full schedule of events including an awards gala, live performances from En Vogue, CeCe Peniston, Amerie, a beach party, a boat party, a family day picnic, an art series that spawned Noah's Arc, a leather party and much more. Event Website

(Liberty State Park, 80 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305) (Doors at 12pm) Second annual festival featuring both music, comedy and art. All Points West finds a slate of distinctive Brooklyn-based indie artists warming up for a trio of influential, idiosyncratic acts: Tool, My Bloody Valentine and Gogol Bordello. Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, has the voice of a siren riding vicious waves of ever-changing orchestration. Earlier, Chairlift unloads its spooky synths, and White Rabbits blasts its fiery rhythms. Jay-Z, Tool and Coldplay headline each day, with support from fan favorites Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine, Echo & The Bunnymen, MGMT and Todd Barry. ($89+) Event Website

(New York Transit Museum, corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (10 AM) Ride the New York Transit Museum’s vintage fleet! Enjoy exclusive access to the Transit Museum, in Brooklyn Heights, before boarding the IND R1/9 trains for a trip east on the A line, terminating on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where we tour Arts for Transit’s “For Want of a Nail,” installation in the 81 Street-Museum of Natural History subway station. Walking tours of Central Park or the Museum wrap up the day. If you love trains, stay on board for an uptown trip and shop tour at 207th Street! ($30; $25; $10) (718 694-1867) Event Website

(Hudson River Park Pier 54, Near 14th St, New York, NY 10014) (6:30pm) Whether you’ve been dancing for years, or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! No experience necessary. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. (FREE) Event Website

(Various Locations) This year the schedule includes the opening night at Central Park with a show and an outdoor screening, the competitive screenings of feature-films, Reavealing the Brasis series and a lounge with DJ at the Tribeca Cinemas. Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (sundown about 8PM) June 15 The Sting, June 22 Breaking Away, June 29 Gold Diggers of 1933, July 6 Dog Day Afternoon, July 13 How Green Was My Valley, July 20 Harold and Maude, July 27 The Defiant Ones, Aug. 3 Kramer vs. Kramer, August 10 The Magnificent Seven, August 17 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (FREE) Event Website

(Wingate Field, entrances on Brooklyn Ave (Rutland Rd & Winthrop St), Brooklyn) (7:30pm) Celebrating its spectacular 27th season with a star-studded line-up of gospel, classic soul, contemporary, Caribbean and R&B artists. The line-up includes Anita Baker, Teena Marie, Sean Paul and more. (FREE) Event Website

(Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:15PM) Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris brings his debut solo show Life is Wonderful. In his critically-acclaimed debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. ($12 + 2 drink min.) (212 757-0788) hectorcoris@gmail.com Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (Sunset) July 8 Iron Man, July 15 Vicky Cristina Barcelona, July 22 The Dark Knight, July 29 Hancock, August 5 Tropic Thunder, August 12 Sex and the City: The Movie, August 19 Pineapple Express (FREE) Event Website

(Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106) (7pm) 11th annual festival of international film, music, dance and food, celebrating the cultural diversity of Queens. Sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large-format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. (FREE) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (9pm) In collaboration with Rooftop Films and ArteEast this film series will present brilliant feature and short films as well as documentaries by well-established and emerging Iranian directors that are designed to compliment CAM’s ground-breaking exhibition, Iran Inside Out. ($15 GA / $10 students & seniors / Members free) Event Website

(Brooklyn Bridge Park, Main and Plymouth Streets, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (Sunset) July 9 Raising Arizona, July 16 The Maltese Falcon. July 23 Paper Moon, July 30 To Catch A Thief, August 6 The Return Of The Pink Panther, August 13 Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, August 20 Catch Me If You Can, August 27 Edward Scissorhands (FREE) Event Website

(Asser Levy Park Amphitheater, West 5th St & Surf Ave, New York, NY 11224) (7:30p) The Seaside Summer Concert Series, now in its 31st year, is the largest free outdoor music series in New York. This year's lineup includes Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Gladys Knight, Frankie Vallie, Darryl Hall & John Oates, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Donna Summer and more. (FREE) Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (12:30pm) The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits. (FREE) Event Website

(Cherry Grove) (All Day) The Fire Island Black Out (FIBO) has become the premier beach party for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color and their friends. What began with 50 participants in that first year has multiplied and grown to a three day event with nearly 3,000 participants expected in 2009. ($20) info@fireislandblackout.com Event Website

(Spirit of New York, Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011) (Board at midnight, and sail from 12:30 a.m. – 3 a.m) Head outside to party under the moonlight with Entertainment Cruises, the premier harbor cruise line in the New York and New Jersey area. When the clock strikes midnight, join a trendy gay crowd of all ages and hit the dance floors and move to the DJ’s hot beats on the Spirit of New York’s Men at Midnight Moonlight Cruises. ($26.90) (866.483.3866) Event Website

(Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, 70th St at Mid Park, New York, NY 10023) (7AM) Another great season of talent free to the public. For a complete listing, visit them online. MAY 29 Lionel Richie, JUNE 5 John Legend, JUNE 12 The Jonas Brothers, JUNE 19 Jamie Foxx, JUNE 26 The cast of the musical "Hair", JULY 3 Brad Paisley, JULY 10 Queen Latifah, JULY 17 TBA , JULY 24 TBA, JULY 31 Kelly Clarkson, AUGUST 7 TBA, AUGUST 14 Kenny Chesney, AUGUST 21 – Reba McEntire Event Website

(Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 5th to 7th Aves, 47 to 51st Sts, New York, NY 10111) (7am) Today Show Concert Series take place Friday mornings on the plaza at Rockefeller Center. MAY Taylor Swift, JUNE 5 The Dave Matthews Band, TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Joshua Radin (in-studio), JUNE 12 Black Eyed Peas, JUNE 19 The Jonas Brothers, JUNE 26 The Fray, JULY 3 Rob Thomas, JULY 10 Rascal Flatts, JULY 17 The All-American Rejects, JULY 24 Katy Perry, JULY 31 Kings of Leon, AUGUST 7 Jason Mraz, AUGUST 14 Flo Rida AUGUST 21 Natasha Bedingfield Event Website

(Hudson River Park Pier 54, Near 14th St, New York, NY 10014) (8:30pm) Classics and soon-to-be kids classics including Wizard of Oz and Kung Fu Panda. (FREE) Event Website

(Tappan Park, Canal St, Wright to Bay Sts, Staten Island
) (7 PM) Metropolitan Opera launches its Summer Recital Series with a special performance of opera arias and popular songs headlined by: Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host (FREE) Event Website

(The People’s Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St, New York, NY 10001) (7 PM) With an appalling lack of sensitivity, Christina Casa brings us five human characters (and one feline) in deep emotional distress. From crippling loneliness to actual cripples, this show leaves no stone unturned in its earnest search for creepy crawlies and things that go bump in the night. Make your therapist proud and face your demons. ($10) ((212) 563-7488) Event Website

(Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) Catch the U.S leg of Chapman's tour for the late 2008 release of her new CD, "Our Bright Future". Event Website

(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (7pm) An iconoclastic 12-piece marching band conceived by Bang on a Can premieres ambitious processional music from every corner of the music world, works that coax funk from the funereal and would make a halftime show sparkle with sophistication. Choreographer Susan Marshall weds parade spectacle to new pieces by Tyondai Braxton (of Battles), Goran Bregovic, and Stew and Heidi Rodewald, and arrangements of songs by Björk, Meshuggah, Mingus, Nancarrow, and Zappa. (FREE) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (11am - 6pm) KinkForAll is fast-paced, ad-hoc and extremely social and intellectual environment where people can exchange ideas and get excited about their theories, projects, etc. Anyone who wishes to present is welcome to one 20 minute slot. Event Website

(Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY) (12 - 5pm) A day at the beach for transgender and gender non-conforming people, our families and allies. Bring your sunscreen, friends, frisbees, and food for this fourth annual fun-filled day on the Coney Island Shore! Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (7:00pm) A new all-original musical comedy revue! Three young male singers (making their NY debut) present the joys of gay life: the gym, hot studs, love affairs, divas, cowboys, circuit parties, the down low and...fashion school?! From the new songwriting team of Johnson & Toledo, each song is done in a different genre (pop, jazz, disco, bossa nova, bollywood...) Host for the event: cabaret legend Jay Rogers. ($20 cover plus 2 drink minimum) (212-255-5438) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM) Meet lots of Poz guys 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

(FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK, QUEENS) (9AM- 5PM) Largest multi-cultural Festival in New York and the largest festival of its kind in the U.S. HKDBF NY keeps up the age old tradition of Dragon Boat Racing in colorful, custom made teak boats, virtual works of art gliding on the water. For seventeen successful years HKDBF-NY has attracted a diverse, multi-cultural audience of more than 50,000 attendees from throughout North America. With more than 150 well-trained teams, involving more than 1,500 participants competing from across the U.S. and Canada, this year's festival is expected to be notable for both its scale and fierce competition. (FREE) (718-746-5781) Event Website

(Main Theater, Cherry Grove) (8:30pm) Let the cameras roll with another star performance from our very own Rose Levine. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (2 - 5pm) Annual afternoon of summer food and merriment for women 40+. Bring a dessert or side dish to share. (FREE) (212-741-2247) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Featuring a series of seminars focusing on the history and contemporary experiences of sexual and gender minorities in the U.S. city from the late 19th century to the present, addressing the policing of sex, rural-to-urban migration narratives, and the history of so-called gay neighborhoods. Sub-topics include debates about public sex, gentrification, violence, and social movements. Possible authors include John D’Emilio, Judith Halberstam, Samuel Delany, Michael Warner, Nayan Shah, Audre Lorde, Kath Weston, Martin Manalansan, Manuel Castells, Kevin Mumford, George Chauncey, Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy and Madeline D. Davis. clagsevents@gc.cuny.edu Event Website

(Red Hook Park, Bay St btwn Henry & Clinton Sts, Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231) (7pm) For most of the late eighties, Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa) and her band, Cult Jam was a household name, releasing a string of hits, including, “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “Head to Toe,” and “Lost in Emotion.” In 1994, she produced her first solo album and pursued an impressive acting career, which resulted in starring roles on Broadway, Nickelodeon, and Law & Order. After nearly two decades, Lisa Lisa still acts, tours, and sings, and she has a new album being released May 19, called “Life N Love.” (FREE) Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (9 PM) Dykes on Week, sold out shows across the Northeast and their NYC show has been billed as a “best bet” Mics is made up of two hilarious New York based comedians: Leah Dubie (HERE TV) and Amy Beckerman (MTV). The ladies have performed at Provincetown’s Women’s in Time Out New York. Its estrogen fueled hilarity without the cramps and bloating! (Free) Event Website

(Hudson River Park Pier 54, Near 14th St, New York, NY 10014) (6pm) Summer concerts including Matt & Kim, Ted Leo and The Pharmacists and Yeasayer. (FREE) Event Website

(Asser Levy Park Amphitheater, West 5th St & Surf Ave, New York, NY 11224) (7:30) Inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, Blondie emerged as the great pop icons of New York's celebrated late '70s new wave punk scene by defying easy categorization. More than two decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trail for female rock stars. From Palo Alto to the stages of Letterman and Saturday Night Live, to the pages of Rolling Stone and the cover of Billboard, The Donnas have grown up to become one of the best female rock groups of all time. (FREE) Event Website

(Coffey Park, King, Richards, Verona, Dwight, Pioneer Sts, Brooklyn) (7 PM) Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series with a special performance of opera arias and popular songs headlined by: Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host (FREE) Event Website

(Fire Island National Seashore) (12 - 6pm) Dance the day away on the beach in Fire Island Pines, where the Fire Island National Seashore is the landscape for this world-class beach party. With music designed to make all "the people come together", you can escape the sun in Luxury Cabanas or sip some cocktails at the Sand Bars. To benefit National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and The Fund in the Sun Foundation. ($75+) (631-597-6500) eric@ascensionparty.com Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (6 - 10pm) You're invited to an HRC-hosted Pre-game cocktail reception with retired player Sue Wicks. Includes game ticket, WNBA silent auction and a one year membership to HRC. You must register by Wednesday, August 12th! To benefit HRC. ($40/$60) Event Website

(Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128) (8pm - 12am) Celebrates the Guggenheim’s 50th Anniversary with Brooklyn’s emerging and established talents in the fields of music and literature. The monthly concert series takes place in Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed rotunda with headliners like the Walkmen, with comedian Leo Allen serving as MC. Also, enjoy a special performance by the Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band, followed by opening band High Places, whose warm optimism and intricately layered songs have been described as “short studies in escaping urban claustrophobia” (Mike Powell, Pitchfork). Later, the Walkmen will fill the rotunda with the hypnotic ebb and flow of ramshackle guitar and upright piano, with bursts of beautifully anguished songcraft. Novelist Colson Whitehead reads selections from Walt Whitman between performances. (Free with Museum admission) Event Website

(Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines, New York, NY 11782) (8PM) A benefit staged reading of the Lux Radio Hour Presenation of "All About Eve" starring Charles Busch as "Margo Channing" featuring: Julie Halston (Sex and the City) as "Birdie Coonan," Edward Hibbert (Frasier) as "Addison DeWitt," Ashley Morris (Die! Mommie! Die!) as "Eve Harrington," Jonathan Walker (The Third Story) as Bill Sampson," Jennifer Van Dyck (The Third Story) as "Karen Richards" along with surprise guests! The evening is directed by Carl Andress (The Third Story, Die! Mommie! Die!). ($100) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 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, write a list of the men you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. Boyfriend Material is a fun, unique way to meet men you are compatible with. ($20) (212-971-1084) bfmaterialny@yahoo.com Event Website

(Transit Museum, Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (1:30pm) Join internationally acclaimed musician and storyteller Muhamadou Salieu Suso as he plays traditional West African music on his harp-like kora and shares stories of the griot underground in the Museum! For all ages. (Free with Museum admission) Event Website

(Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) Like Ballroom, Las Vegas is a true original; there is nothing else like it in the world. This years Latex Ball categories are designed around the activities, shows, and the people that make up Las Vegas. The House of Latex Project dedicates The Las Vegas Ball to the Iconic Legendary Octavia St. Laurent -- we all miss ballroom’s Heavenly Angel. To benefit GMHC. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8 - 11:30pm) Learn modern western square dancing with award winning square dance caller Betsy Gotta. No Partner or Experience Necessary. (FREE) Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) The be-all of design with over 2,900 exhibitors, including: Accent on Design featuring A+ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, EX·TRACTS, General Gift featuring Floral & Garden Accessories, Just Kidstuff and The Museum Source, Personal Accessories featuring Details, Studio and Tabletop & Housewares featuring Accent on Tabletop. Event Website

(Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211) (10 PM) Gowanus? Then come and get us! Sweet and Nasty presents a night of tassel-twirling burlesque tributes to the people, places and things that make Brooklyn great. As a special offer, wear your snazziest Brooklyn t-shirt for 2-for-1 admission! What do Brooklyn and burlesque performers have in common? Find out with Clams Casino, Miss Coney Island Gal Friday, GiGi La Femme, Minnie Tonka, host Nasty Canasta and more! ($10) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7 - 10pm) Bruno Gmuender Books' anthology of contemporary homoerotic art, Stripped, Uncensored is both highly provocative and sensuously appealing. Fans of erotic art will find it a visual feast of seldom seen, eye-popping masterpieces, and will be mesmerized by the imagination of some of the world's most accomplished and genuinely brilliant talents on the erotic art scene today. Admission includes: a signed & limited edition piece of art (given to each guest at the door), erotic art exhibition unveiling, refreshments, complimentary raffle tickets and a chance to win an original art work in the Legends of Art. ($10 Online; $15 Door) Event Website

(Ars Nova, 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019) (8pm) In the grand tradition of Sonny & Cher, cult favorites, Sherry Vine and Greg Scarnici star as Buddy and Barbara Everheart, the twisted, mad-cap hosts of this "televised" variety show featuring sketch comedy, musical performances and special guest, Joey Arias. ($15) (718.230.4656) hififilms@mac.com Event Website

(Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, 70th St at Mid Park, New York, NY 10023) (6pm) Central Park has the “cool factor” and so do the stars of the 7th Annual Central Park Film Festival including: SEX & THE CITY (2008), SHAFT (1971), OCEAN’S 11 (2001), TWILIGHT (2008) and Saturday's VIEWER’S CHOICE. Visit www.7online.com before Aug 21 to vote for one of the following: Men in Black (1997), Goldfinger (1965) or Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). (FREE) Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) (6 PM) OP Co-Hosts Rooftop Wine Tasting and Gallery Exhibit at JCC. You'll get to sample the vineyards of Israel on the JCC's spectacular rooftop -- and enjoy a private viewing of stirring photos by the American artist Robert Giard. This special evening is another presentation of OP and our new partners at the JCC. Giard's "Particular Voices" series captures the striking portraits of LGBTQ Jewish writers and activists including Tony Kushner, Adrienne Rich and Allen Ginsberg. ($15/$18) info@outprofessionals.org Event Website

(Burlesque on the Beach, 1280 Surf Ave., at W. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY 11224-2186) (10 PM) When Hugo J. Porkenbush, house doctor to the Coney Island Sideshow, accidentally incapacitates all the performers, he has to find replacement acts — and fast. So he recruits a pair of Boardwalk grifters (Nasto & Tiggo) to shanghai "volunteers" for the show. But when, instead of hapless victims, they abduct a bevy of burlesque performers from the Mermaid Parade, the show goes on... a lot further than anyone expected! ($15) pinch@pinchbottom.com Event Website

(Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines, New York, NY 11782) (9PM) Known for her recent Tony Award winning work in Grey Gardens, her current Broadway appearance in Blithe Spirit, and her frequent appearances in film and television, Christine Ebersole has forged a musical partnership with Billy Stritch that's finely attuned and perfectly in sync. ($100/$150) Event Website

(Jelani Lounge, 507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (10PM) Celebrate pride of the people from the Caribbean. In a few of the Caribbean countries GLBT are killed, injured and raped. We want people to know that we support the efforts of groups that are trying to educate those who stand agaisnt you. We support JFlag in Jamaica, Caribbean Anti Violence Project and a host of other organizations. Come join us at this event where multiple Caribe people crowd every year to dance, socialize, win prizes and feel good about who they are. Our DJ will spin Reggae, Soca, Salsa, & Reggaeton ($10) (347 743 1309) szpprod@aol.com Event Website

(Jersey City, NJ) Schedule includes Women’s Tea Dance, Youth Ball, City Hall Flag Raising, Chillfest The Mostly Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, and much much more! Event Website

(Sayville to Fire Island Pines) (10am launch) The 1st Annual Stonewall Swim is an athletic fundraiser for Stonewall Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports a wide spectrum of LGBTQ groups. The swim begins at the Browns River Road Beach in Sayville, NY and ends at 517 Porgie Walk, Fire Island Pines. The total distance of the swim is approximately 3.3 miles. To benefit Stonewall Community Foundation. Event Website

(Main Theater, Cherry Grove) (7 & 10pm) Dell Harbin’s brand new show. Detectives! Schoolgirls! Murder and Mayhem! This is like nothing you’ve ever seen before featuring our most talented Beach friends. Surprises abound and shhh! Don’t give away the secrets – this will be one of the hottest summer shows in years. Remember, only two shows. Event Website

(Transit Museum, Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (11am - 3pm) Historian Andrew Sparberg leads a 7 line tour from Queens to the Hudson Yards. Learn how plans to extend the line will transform the manufacturing neighborhoods on Manhattan's far West Side. Explore the rail history of the Hudson Yards, dating back to the 1850's; uncover the industrial heritage of once active freight yards and Amtrak lines; and learn about the lines' varied infrastructure, including steel elevated, concrete viaduct, shallow tunnel, and deep tunnel construction. Complements The Future Beneath Us. ($20 Museum Members $15; $10 Children) Event Website

(Barretto Point Park in the Bronx at Hunts Point) (12 - 7pm) The Bronx Community Pride Center rescheduled the 4th Annual Bronx LGBT Pride Festival for Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 12pm-7pm. It will be a day of family fun including: swimming in the famous “Floating Pool”, a Slam Dunk Basketball Contest & Volley Ball Tournament, along with games, contests, and an afternoon of summer fun. The theme for this year’s event is “We Matter”! This years festivities also include the attendance of several elected officials along with a special performance by award winning Dance Singer CRYSTAL WATERS. Opening will be R&B/ Neo-Soul singing sensation Nhojj. There will also be an array of vendors and service organizations that will provide information, products, and services committed to strengthening the unity and support of the Bronx LGBT community. Last years Bronx Pride, which was also held at Barretto Point Park, attracted over 2,000 community supporters. This year’s event plans to be even bigger! Event Website

(Automata Chino, 99 Greene St, btwn Montgomery & York at Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302) (7pm) ChillFX is the edgier, campier, and naughtier spin-off of Chillfest, the mostly gay and lesbian film series of Jersey City. Run by the popular and long running bar/restaurant Iron Monkey, Automata Chino is an eclectic performance space and bar reminiscent of New York City’s dingy yet inspired East Village storefront stages of the 1980’s, where budding rock bands juggled time slots with wild, avant-garde artists and off-beat theater troupes. Aug 26, 6-9pm - Chillfest Headquarters Party. ($5 suggested donation) Event Website

(Private home in Eatons Neck, NY) (2 - 6pm) Join Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) for its 5th annual On The Bay benefit in the exclusive hamlet of Eatons Neck with stunning views that overlook the Long Island Sound. Enjoy food, drink, music, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY). ($125+) Event Website

(230 Fifth, 230 Fifth (27th Street and 5th Ave), on the 20th Floor rooftop, New York, NY 10001) (6:30 PM) Come experience Venice beach - right here in Manhattan. We will be celebrating the end of the summer. Join us along with a few surprise celebrities and enjoy the fun interactive activities we have planned. ($100 a ticket) (646.871.8003) giragosian@glaad.org Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (6:30 PM) The economy's tanking. Media's gone limp. Is there any reason to be optimistic about advertising? At a time of upheaval, where's the industry heading? Find out at this exclusive Out Professionals event. Who best to answer these questions than Stuart Elliott, the famously witty advertising columnist of The New York Times. With a roster of A-list guests from across the industry, Elliott will present his annual panel discussion on the state of the business. (FREE) Event Website

(Teh Robert Moss Theater at 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette St, 3rd Fl, @ Astor Place, New York, NY 10003) (Aug 26th at 6:15pm & 9:45pm, Aug 28th at 4:15pm, A) Based on the short stories of Dave Eggers, this exhilarating play celebrates and ridicules a world of complicated human relationships - through the eyes one simply exuberant dog. As people, many of us are constantly striving for more and obsessing over what stops us from getting there, we often find ourselves forgetting to experience the joy in simplicity. This new work inspires us to examine the complexity in our lives and to jump no matter the costs. ($15) (866.468.7619) Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (7:30pm) Fresh off his portrayal of Jimmy Fallon's mom on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, John Roberts kicks off his monthly show. At John Roberts and Friends, you’ll see many of the characters he created that led to 13 million YouTube hits and legions of fans, special guests, and new material. A mix of video and live performance will leave you wanting more, so come on down and see John’s wacky characters for yourself! ($15 in advance, $20 day of show)

(Asser Levy Park Amphitheater, West 5th St & Surf Ave, New York, NY 11224) (7:30pm) An artist who once defined the '70s pop music generation as the "Queen of Disco," Donna Summer has become one of the world's leading singers and songwriters. (FREE) Event Website

(Cherry Grove) Pull up a chair and cheer on your Xena Warriors competing in some serious beach volleyball. After that, the action is only getting started with Diva dodgeball and other games and tons of parties and socials all weekend long. Event Website

(Governor's Island, Accessible by Battery Maritime Building, Slip 7, New York, NY 10004) (11am - 5pm) The Enviromedia Mobile is a traveling urban nature center and micro-maritime museum on wheels. Explore environmental education through recreation, arts, nature, stewardship, culture and maritime learning. The activities feature the 9th Annual Submerge Art and Environment Festival Exhibition, with artists Rick Davis, Mara Haseltine, Charles Denson, Walter Marti and the High Bridge Children’s Arts Show. Exhibitions will include the Diving Heritage Museum’s live underwater video exploration and close encounters with the birds and fish of the urban estuary. (FREE) Event Website

(Glen Cove Golf Club, 109 Lattingtown Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542) (12 - 10pm) Sign up for Long Island's only golf event in support of the LGBT community. Outing includes Golf with cart (scramble format), lunch, beer & beverages, use of driving range and golf prizes for winners. The private after-party will include hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, silent auction, music and dancing under the stars with DJ Celeste. To benefit HRC. ($195) Event Website

(The Village Community School, W 10th St, between Greenwich and Washington, NYC, NY 10014) (6:00pm - 6:45pm) The Stonewall Chorale announces auditions for new members in all voice parts: There are openings for singers who have a knowledge of music notation, and a desire to sing with a committed, hard-working and fun-loving group of gay men and women of 40+ members. (We are straight-friendly and welcome non-gay folks as well!) Please respond by emailing auditions@stonewallchorale.org to set up an audition time. Also Sept. 1, 6:00 - 6:45, Sept 8, 6:00 - 6:45 and Sept 15, 6:00 - 6:45 (FREE to Audition) auditions@stonewallchorale.org Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (7:30) Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer creates a unique performance experience interpreting the artworks exhibited in the museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, Iran Inside Out, as a continuation of his installation series. Pouffer aims to add another dimension to the exhibition by translating the pieces into different physicalities and therefore integrate visual and performing arts. The performance will incorporate movement art and live musical accompaniment by Iranian visual artist Reza Derakshani, whose paintings are also featured in this exhibition. ($25) (212.255.0719) contact@chelseaartmuseum.org Event Website