WHAT TO DO
Events and Activities in Queer NYC
Check out dance parties, painting, comedy, and more
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
Summer is coming to a
close, but you can still
stay busy throughout the
month of September with
a range of queer-friendly activities
in the city, including dance parties,
painting, comedy, and more.
Keep in mind that most venues
require attendees to show proof of
vaccination before entering an establishment.
Check out our list of
options from September 8 through
September 22.
Ladyland Festival 2021
When:7:30 p.m. September 11
Where:Brooklyn Mirage, 140
Stewart Avenue, Brooklyn, New
York
Popstar icon Christina Aguilera
is poised to headline this year’s
queer festival along with a slate of
other LGBTQ musicians. Tickets
cost around $86 and can be purchased
at dice.fm. Proof of vaccination
is required for entry.
House of Yes: Dance Party
When: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on September
8
Where: 2 Wyckoff Avenue,
Brooklyn, New york
The LGBTQ-inclusive dance
venue House of Yes is hosting a free
weekly party, “Every Body,” to celebrate
body positivity. Tickets can
be secured on Eventbrite. Proof of
vaccination is required for entry.
Pop Up and Shop Up
When:2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on September
12
Where: Winemak’Her Bar, 492
Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
LGBTQ artist Armani Dae has
launched a pop-up shop where
queer shoppers can get everything
from food, drinks, art, apparel,
jewelry, and more. Visitors can
contact the organizer via Instagram
for more information.
FOLX Health and Wellness
Summit
When: September 7 to October 1
Where:Virtual
FOLX Health is hosting a virtual
celebration to highlight the importance
of queer and trans holistic
care. Some of the event’s speakers
include non-binary sex educator
House of Yes is hosting a hosting a free weekly party called “Every Body,”
Ericka Hart, non-binary advocate
Jeffrey Marsh, and LGBTQ organizer
Ceyenne Doroshow. Tickets
start at $10 and can be purchased
on the folxhealth.com.
Tiny Cupboard LGBTQ Comedy
When: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on
September 10
Where: 1717 Broadway, the side
door on Cooper Street ground fl oor
entrance, Brooklyn, New York
Watch a slate of emerging and
iconic LGBTQ and women comics
as they perform at a special indoor
comedy event. Tickets are free and
can be purchased on Eventbrite.
2021 TLBGQ+ Economic Justice
Summit
When: September 11 to September
12
Where: Virtual
The third annual Economic Justice
Summit is returning virtually
this year to highlight the needs of
LGBTQ workers, immigrants, and
individuals with disabilities. Eventgoers
can register for the summit
at secure.everyaction.com.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
When: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. on September
11
Where: The Memorial, 180
Greenwich Street, New York
Visitors can fi nd a name on the
memorial and pay homage to individuals
who lost their lives during
the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New
York City. The museum will be
closed to the public.
September LGBTQ+ Dog Social
When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on September
12
Where: Kensington Dog Run,
397A Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn,
New York
LGBTQ dog lovers have a chance
to meet other queer dog parents at
a pup social in Brooklyn. The event
is free and more information is
available on Eventbrite.
Men Having Babies East Coast
Surrogacy Conference and Gay
Parenting Expo
When:September 18 to September
19
Where:The Westin New York
at Times Square, 270 West 43rd
Street, New York
Men Having Babies (MHB) hosts
its 17th annual Surrogacy Conference
and Gay Parenting Expo,
where folks can receive peer advice,
expert guidance, and connect
with providers and agencies at a
TWITTER/HOUSE OF YES
resource fair. Tickets start at $75
for prospective parents and can be
purchased at menhavingbabies.
org.
Pop Up and Vibe
When:2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September
19
Where: 188 Woodpoint Road,
Brooklyn, New York
Visitors can indulge in 80s Motown
and funk music, shop with
diverse vendors, watch performances,
and more while sipping
on a free alcoholic drink. Attendees
can secure tickets on the shop’s
website at popupandvibe.com.
Paint N’ Sip: Bisexuality Visibility
Theme
When:6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on
September 20
Where: LGBT Network Queens
LGBT Center, 35-11 35th Avenue,
Queens, New York
The LGBT Network is hosting a
paint and sip night for the queer
community in Queens. Admission
includes paint, brushes, canvases,
and wine, while the theme is Bisexuality
Visibility Awareness Day,
which is on September 23. Visitors
can RSVP for the session on Eventbrite.
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