Events and Activities in Queer NYC
Dance parties, rock climbing, book events, and more
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
With fall in full swing,
you can stay busy
throughout the
month with dance
parties, rock climbing, 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 October 6
through October 20.
LGBTQ+ Celebration: In My
Mind Conference
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on October
7
Where: Virtual
During this two-day conference,
LGBTQ folks can learn more about
homelessness, the shelter system,
and mental health issues in communities
of color. Event-goers can
register on Inmymindconference.
com.
Dirty Thursday: 90s Night
When: 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. on October
7
Where: House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff
Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
House of Yes is throwing a 90sthemed
night to help bring back
your favorite fashion fails from the
era. Proof of vaccination is required,
and entry is free with RSVP.
LGBTQ Rock Climbing
When: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. October
8
Where: Central Rock Gym-
Manhattan, 21 West End Avenue,
New York
For individuals seeking an indoor
adventure, you can learn how
to rock climb with the support of
other LGBTQ people. Visitors can
fi nd more information about registering
for the session on Eventbrite.
A day pass to the facility
costs $25.
Celebrating Colin Robinson on
his 60th Birthday
When: 7 p.m. on October 8
Where: Leslie-Lohman Museum
of Art, 26 Wooster Street, New
York
Visitors can gather for readings
and conversations to remember
the life of late LGBTQ
Caribbean activist Colin Robinson.
Longtime AIDS activist Peter Staley is hosting a book launch at the Strand Bookstore in October.
Robinson was the cofounder
and/or executive director
of GMAD (Gay Men of
African Descent), the Audre
Lorde Project, the New York
Black Gay Network, and Caribbean
Pride. Tickets are free and
can be secured on Eventbrite.
Tiny Cupboard LGBTQ Comedy
When: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on October
8
Where: 1717 Broadway, the side
door on Cooper Street ground fl oor
entrance, Brooklyn
Watch a handful of LGBTQ and
women comics perform at a comedy
event. Tickets are free and can
be purchased on Eventbrite.
Hot Honey Women’s and LGBTQ+
Party Hot Rabbit
When: 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. on October
9
Where:Baby’s All Right, 146
Broadway, Brooklyn, New York
Attendees can head to Hot Honey
for an evening of burlesque,
drinks, and fun. Proof of vaccination
is required for entry. Tickets
are $10 and can be secured on
Eventbrite.
Queer Recess: t4t-Shirts Launch
Party
When: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. on October
9
Where: 1382 Dean Street,
Brooklyn, New York
Visitors can dabble in speeddating,
haircuts, and book/clothes
swapping. Tickets start at $2 for
low-income individuals and can be
purchased via Eventbrite.
Case Closed: The Dorian Corey
Story
When: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. on October
9
Where: The Gene Frankel Theatre,
24 Bond Street, New York
Theater-goers can watch a
thrilling play about Dorian Corey,
an iconic trans fi gure who made
headlines in 1993 after a mummifi
ed corpse was found in her closet.
Tickets start at $30 for seniors and
$50 for regular admission.
BK 38 End of Summer Rooftop
Party
When: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. on October
9
Where: 38 Granite Street,
Brooklyn, New York
Before it gets too cold outside,
LGBTQ party-goers of color can
head to BK 38 for $5 drinks, vendors,
and live performances. For
free entry, individuals can follow
the group’s Instagram @bk38events.
National Coming Out Day Celebration
When: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. on October
12
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Where: Zoom
Queens College hosts a virtual
Coming Out Day celebration where
visitors can hear staff, students,
and faculty share coming out stories.
Tickets are free and can be
secured on Eventbrite.
Pandemic Burlesque At Club
Cumming
When: 7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. on
October 14
Where: Club Cumming, 505
East 6th Street, New York
The legendary Club Cumming is
calling for queer folks to bring out
their friends for a night of drinks,
laughs, and burlesque. Tickets
start at $25 and can be purchased
on Eventbrite.
Book Launch: Peter Staley’s
“Never Silent: ACT UP and My Life
in Activism”
When: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on October
14
Where:Strand Book Store, 828
Broadway, third fl oor, Rare Book
Room, New York
Longtime AIDS activist Peter
Staley is hosting an event to
launch his new book “Never Silent.”
Tickets start at $26 and include a
signed copy of the book.
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