Events and Activities in Queer NYC
Check out local theater events, drag shows, and more in the days ahead
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
With the CDC’s new
guidelines paving
the way for maskless
activities for
vaccinated folks, more in-person
activities and events will undoubtedly
return to New York City. In
the meantime, check out a list of
things to do — from the reopening
of a queer bar to art exhibitions,
theater, LGBTQ comedy shows,
and more — to keep you busy
through May 23.
Theater: “I Couldn’t Tell You
Why”
When: 5 p.m. May 22 to 23 and
May 29 to 30
Where: East 47th Street between
First Street and Second Avenue,
New York City
This socially distanced show will
play a series of multimedia pieces to
help the audience gain a complete
Find your favorite event to check out in this month in queer NYC.
understanding of the character’s
mind as he reminisces about his
childhood and his future. Tickets
cost between $20 to $40 and can
be purchased through Eventbrite.
DJs at The Eagle NYC
When: 5 p.m. to midnight
Wednesday though Sunday
Where: 554 West 28th Street
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between 10th and 11th Avenue
The Eagle NYC, a leather bar in
Manhattan, is back open — and
DJs are performing regularly.
According to the bar’s Facebook
page, visitors are required
to show evidence of COVID vaccination
to enter the establishment.
EVENTS
Free Ice Cream in Prospect
Park
When: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. May 22
Where: Lakeside Rink at Prospect
Park, 171 East Dr, Brooklyn,
New York
Reddi-Wip, Van Leeuwen Ice
Cream, and RollerWaveNYC have
partnered to serve city dwellers
free ice cream alongside a roller
blading disco event.
RAINBOW! A Drag Show for
People Who Exist
When: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. May 28
Where: Our Wicked Lady, 153
Morgan Avenue Brooklyn, New
York
Queer individuals seeking
some fun over the Memorial Day
weekend can head to Our Wicked
Lady to watch a drag performance.
Tickets start at $5 and can be
purchased through Eventbrite’s
website.
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