EVENTS
What To Do in Queer NYC
Transgender Day of Remembrance, book club, and more
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
November is kicking off
with plenty of comedy
events, seasonal fl avors,
book discussions,
and nightlife options. Plus, fi nd
events featuring Latinx DJ sets
and honoring Trans Day of Remembrance
(TDOR), a day of tribute
to individuals who have died
due to transphobic violence. Check
out our list of options for November
4 – November 17.
Grab a Scoop of Pumpkin Pie
Ice Cream
When: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. until
November 4
Where: 516 Columbus Avenue,
New York
With fall in full swing, the Big
Gay Ice Cream shop has rolled
out new seasonal fl avors, including
pumpkin pie, blueberry, and
creme soft-serve. More information
is available on the store’s Instagram
page.
Bronx Brewery Presents: El
Nuevo Norte Concert Series
When: 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on
November 4
Where: Bronx Brewery and Empanology,
856 East 136th Street,
Bronx, New York
Reggaeton artist Menor Bronx is
headlining a concert that shines
a light on Latinx performers.
Tickets are $25 and are available
on Eventbrite.
Osborne Association Hosts
Transgender Day of Remembrance
When: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
November 5
Where: Zoom
Ahead of Transgender Day
of Remembrance, the Osborne
Association is returning virtually
with an event spotlighting
speeches and discussion on resilience,
violence, and the experiences
of transgender people.
Some of the afternoon speakers
include trans advocates Cecilia
Gentili, Tabytha Gonzalez, Latravious
Collins, and more. Attendees
can register for the event
on Zoom.
Black Grits: Comedy, Drag,
This month LGBTQ folks can indulge in Bloody Marys and other alcoholic drinks at Glamydia Clap’s Drag Brunch.
and Burlesque show
When: 8 p.m. on November 6
Where: Wellness Tea Therapy,
LLC, 525 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn,
New York
Glo in the City hosts Black Grits,
an evening comedy showcase fi lled
with burlesque, comedy, and drag.
Tickets are donation-based and
are available on Eventbrite or at
the door.
Glamydia Clap’s Painted by
Filth Drag Brunch
When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on November
6
Where: Cornerstone Tavern, 961
Second Avenue, New York
Guest have a chance to relish
bottomless mimosas, Bloody
Marys, and a drag show for $20.
Reservations can be made on
Eventbrite.
Bluestockings Bookstore: Belly
of the Beast Discussion
When: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on November
6
Where: Virtual
The Bluestockings Bookstore
hosts a book conversation with
Black trans writer Da’Shaun Harrison,
author of “Belly of the Beast,”
and Hari Ziyad, author of “Black
Boy Out of Time.” The authors will
highlight what liberation looks like
for queer trans people, sex workers,
fat, and disabled communities
during the virtual conversation.
The webinar link is available on
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Fashion Drag Show: BoiPKG &
The Cake Boys
When: 6 p.m. on November 6
Where: 3 Dollar Boll, 260 Meserole
Street, Brooklyn
BoiPKG and The Cake Boys are
presenting a night of models, performers,
and vendors. Proceeds
from the fashion show fundraiser
will support the Gender Family
Project and the BTFA Collective.
Tickets start at $40 and are available
on the venue’s website.
One Book One Bronx Reads
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name
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