Events and Activities in Queer NYC
Pride events are popping up across the city during the heart of Pride month
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
The city is opening up
just in time for the thick
of Pride Month, giving
queer New Yorkers plenty
of opportunities to attend local
events. Check out our list of options
— from the Bronx Pride LGBT Expo
to Juneteenth block parties, cookouts,
movie nights, and more.
PRIDE ART IN THE PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on
June 16
Where: Central Park Sheep
Meadow
Christ Church United Methodist
is hosting a Pride Art in the Park
event at the Central Park Sheep
Meadow. Attendees can bring a
blanket and snacks or beverages,
and all watercolor supplies will be
provided. Look for the Pride Flag.
Learn more at christchurchnyc.
online.
Pride Month continues!
BRONX PRIDE LGBT EXPO
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 5
p.m. – 9 p.m. on June 17
Where: 2134 Barnes Avenue
Bronx, New York
The Bronx LGBTQ center Destination
Tomorrow is hosting the
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Bronx Pride LGBT Expo highlighting
queer and trans businesses.
During the expo, attendees can
check out a drag show, mini ball,
comedy, and musical performances.
Entry is free, and COVID-19
vaccines are available on site. For
PRIDE
more information, call 718-496-
1589.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
When: 7 p.m. June 17
Where: Virtual
Queer families can enjoy a
movie night and watch Dreamwork’s
“Trolls World Tour” with
their youngsters to celebrate Pride.
Families can register for the event
on the NYC Pride website.
FILM SCREENING AND EXHIBIT
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. June
18
Where: The Bronx Museum of
the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse,
Bronx, New York
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
is showing the 1983 feminist fi lm
“Born in Flames” alongside “Born
in Flames: Feminist Futures,” an
exhibit of 14 femme and non-binary
artists. Entry to the event is
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