Events and Activities in Queer NYC
Comedy nights, queer bars, audio tours, and more
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
New Yorkers can take advantage of
the remaining weeks of summer at
events across the city — including
queer parties, audio exhibits, and
more. Keep in mind that many venues require
proof of vaccination. Check out some of the events
coming up from August 25 to September 8.
Tiny Cupboard LGBTQ Comedy
When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on August 27
Where: 1717 Broadway, the side door on
Cooper Street ground fl oor entrance, Brooklyn,
New York
Watch a lineup of LGBTQ and women comics
as they perform at a special indoor comedy
event. Tickets are free and can be purchased
on Eventbrite.
Star Trek Viewing Party at Barracuda
When: Saturdays at 6 p.m.
Where: 275 West 22nd Street in Manhattan
Barracuda bar is hosting Star Trek viewing
parties every Saturday through October. Get
2-for-1 drinks and enjoy trivia, special performances,
prizes, and giveaways.
Summer Lovin’
When: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on August 29
Where: FancyFree, 71 Lafayette Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York
Queer New Yorkers can come together with
their friends and neighbors for an afternoon of
cocktails, food, and refreshing music from DJ
Belinda Becker. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite
and attendees will receive a free cocktail. Proof
of vaccination is required.
Queer History Walks
When: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. August 29
Where: Whitney Museum of American Art,
99 Gansevoort St, Manhattan
Visitors can explore New York’s queer history
through a free walking tour in Manhattan. Attendees
can register on Eventbrite.
Dream Queens: Drag Brunch
When: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. August 29
Where: Queen at 247 Starr Street, Brooklyn
Join drag performers at Queen for an extra
side of laughs, food, and cocktails in Bushwick.
There will be live DJ beats and performances by
Pixel the Drag Jester, Nikita Sins (Pole Champion
Blaine Petrovia) and others. Tickets start
at $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Every table includes one free drink per person.
The bottomless mimosa and brunch option is
sold separately.
Raw Honey Presents: Jerseys vs. Sneakers
When: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on August 29
Where: Emblem, 187 Graham Avenue,
Brooklyn
EastVille Comedy Club is hosting a comedy show with women and LGBTQ performers.
Queer and transgender communities of color
can gather for a night of playing cards and
music led by DJ Neesh Black. Attendees can
wear jerseys and sneakers, but those are not
required. Tickets are donation-based and can
be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Firestarters” A Women’s and LGBTQ
Comedy Show at EastVille Comedy Club
When: 8 p.m. on August 30
Where: EastVille Comedy Club, 487 Atlantic
Avenue, Brooklyn
EastVille Comedy Club is hosting a comedy
show with a range of women and LGBTQ
performers. Tickets are donation-based
and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Best of
all, there is no drink minimum. Tickets are
available for $20 on EastVille Comedy Club’s
website.
Exhibit: LGBTQ Sex Worker Audio Series
When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 31
Where: The Living Gallery, 1094 Broadway,
Brooklyn
Bridges4Life, an LGBTQ organization, and
Smear Campaign, an interactive media collective,
is hosting an interactive audio exhibit featuring
the voices of the transgender and gendernon
conforming sex worker community. Tickets
cost $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Listening Party: Lesbian Artist Euro
Trilll
When: 10 p.m. on September 2
Where: 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street,
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Non-binary performer Euro Trilll will be leading
a punk rager at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn.
Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on
Eventbrite.
Viva La Vida Saturdays at Boxers NYC
When: 11 p.m. on September 4
Where: Boxers Chelsea at 37 West 20th
Street in Manhattan
Dress in white and head to Boxers’ Chelsea
location for Viva La Vida Saturdays with DJ
Alex and a show by Egypt.
Divine Grind: NYC’s First Women and Non-
Binary Skateboarding Competition
When: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on September 5
Where: 195 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, New
York, 11206
The SPCC Project, an organization that grew
out of the pandemic, is debuting its fi rst competition
for women and non-binary skateboarders.
Sessions are open to skaters of all ages and
skill levels. Skateboarders can register for free
on Eventbrite.
“Misster” at The Woods
When: Wednesdays 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Where: 48 South 4th Street, Brooklyn
The LGBTQ dance party “Misster” at The
Woods is back after a year-long hiatus due to
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees
can get ready for tarot and some of the hottest
mixes. There is no cover, but proof of vaccination
is required.
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