Sunday, July 11, 2010
July 28, 1977
Gay activist protestors force Geordie's straight bar on the Upper East Side to remove an ax labeled "Fairy Swatter"
October 2010
October 1 - 3
 | New Yorker Festival |
(See website for locations) A three-day event that brings together the premier talents and top minds from politics, the arts, journalism, television and everything in between. Event Website
October 7 - 10
|  | NYC Wine & Food Festival |
(Various Locations) (See website for schedule) Festival events ranged from extravagant walk-around tastings like the Burger Bash, SWEET, and the Grand Tasting, to culinary demonstrations and educational wine and food pairing seminars led by the industry's biggest names, to kids-oriented interactive cooking experiences and, local events incorporating the businesses in the host area, the Meatpacking District. 100% of the net proceeds go to Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength® Event Website
July 10, August 7, September 11, October 9, and 30
|  | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
(Hunter College, Sportsplex B3 Gym, Lexington Ave & 68th St, New York, NY 10065) New York City’s only all-female, do-it-yourself skater-operated roller derby league. The league is comprised of strong, diverse, and independent women from the world's biggest, baddest city. The skaters work tirelessly - both on the track and off - to represent the greatest city in the world at home and on the road, competing at the highest levels of gameplay through the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Event Website
October 9 - 10
| Annual Openhousenewyork Weekend |
(See website for location) A celebration of that architecture and design, openhousenewyork Weekend includes free tours of buildings and sites. Experience NYC's architecture and design in all five boroughs through special talks, tours and performances. (FREE) Event Website
October 14 / Thursday
 |  | Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Dinner |
(Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 811 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019) (5:30pm) The Pride Agenda's annual Fall Dinner brings together over 1,100 friends and allies of the LGBT community to celebrate our community and demonstrate our strength and commitment to achieving equality for all LGBT New Yorkers. We will be joined by LGBT leaders, straight allies, politicians, and decision makers who are all proud to stand up for the rights of LGBT New Yorkers. ($500+) Event Website
