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(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 Note: this event runs June 5 - 15
(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 Note: this event runs May 15 - June 15
(Hudson Hotel, 356 West 58th Street, (at 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10019) (6:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Party, 7:00 p.m. Cocktails,) Say goodbye to the rubber-chicken charity dinners of the past at amfAR�s Honoring with Pride, a festive summer benefit honoring the contributions of LGBT leaders and allies in the fight against AIDS. The event, hosted by Mario Cantone, features a sunset-view VIP cocktail reception, awards tribute, and special performance by a surprise guest. Awards of Courage will go to Julie Davids, executive director of CHAMP; Tony Award-winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell; and Kiehl�s Since 1851. ($350 - $1,000 for individual tickets) (212.806.1636) 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) [email protected] Event Website Note: this event runs June 2, 9, and 16
(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) Don�t miss this conversaci�n 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
(Central Park Zoo, 830 5th Ave at East 64th St, New York, NY 10065) (6pm) Mingle with the sea lions, penguins and polar bears. Special activities and menu items geared for the younger set. Performances by Rema Webb and Joel Karie. Hosted by Judy Gold. 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) [email protected] Event Website Starting Today
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Summer Exhibits series featuring As We See It, the fourth annual exhibition of works by our Photo Club.
Nearly 100 works from club members will be on display for As We See It, representing a wide variety of themes, styles and techniques. Work is available for purchase directly from the photographer and 25% of all sales will be donated directly to The Center. (free) (646-338-3627) [email protected] Event Website This event runs through August 21
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