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The Very Best of NYC Pride Week Events- Editor's Picks Pride Parties, Benefits, Special Events and more! by GO MAG STAFF June 30, 2010 |
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FOR MORE INFO ON ALL OF THE GREAT PRIDE EVENTS & PARTIES click here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
NYC PRIDE RALLY
4-8pm, Central Park, 72nd St (@5th Ave) nycpride.org. SummerStage plays host to an amazing lineup for this celebrated annual kick-off to Pride Week. Featured performers include: Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Martha Wash, Wendy Williams, The New York Gay Men's Chorus, comedienne Vickie Shaw, Billie Myers and more.
MERMAID PARADE 2010
2pm, start W 21st St (@ Surf Ave), Bklyn, coneyisland.com. One of New York City's most beloved summer events. It's a day of sand, sea creatures, outrageous floats and the finest in celebrity royalty.
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
BUM BUM BAR PRIDE SUNDAY
6pm, 63-14 Roosevelt Ave (at 63rd St), Woodside, 718-651-4145. Bum Bum Bar dishes out BBQ, hot dancing girls,shows, and occasional free shots every weekend. To honor Brooklyn and Bronx Pride, they're hosting Miss Bum Bum and Miss Butch Bum Bum contests,respectively. Enter the contest or simply sit back and enjoy pride festivities.
PINUP PRIDE PARTY AND AUCTION @ STONEWALL
Doors at 8pm, $5-$10 sliding scale, 53 Christopher St, femmefamily.com. NYC Femme Family Presents our 2nd Annual Queer Pride Party,and this year's theme is pinup! Join queer femmes and their friends for dancing, drink, and a date auction.Live and Silent Auction! Co-Sponsored by: Shameless Photography, Bklyn Boihood, and IHeartBrooklyn Girls. Show and auction from 9-11pm,after 11 DJing by Shomi Noise.
MONDAY, JUNE 21
THE CENTER'S GARDEN PARTY 27
6-10pm, Hudson River Park Trust's Pier 54 (W 14th St. and West Side Highway), www.gaycenter.org The Center's 27th annual Garden Party (sponsored by Prudential) is the only LGBT tasting festival in the country, and a crucial Pride Week event you can't miss. The party serves to raise much-needed funds that allow New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center to keep its doors open 365 days a year. Most importantly, the money raised at Garden Party allows the Center to build and support the LGBT community through advocacy, culture and health programs, as well as meeting and conference services. Garden Party attracts over 2,000 friends and supporters andfeatures 40 food participants.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
ANTI VIOLENCE PROJECT'S FUSION
6-9pm, $30 (30 & under),$50 adv, $75 door, Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, 212-714-1184, avp.org. City Anti-Violence Project's annual PRIDE Party featuring open bar, snacks and music by DJ Randy Bettis.
CREME DE LA FEMME PRIDE @ UNION SQUARE BALLROOM
8pm-3am,no cover, 30 East 16th St, below Coffee Shop at Union Sq West),maggiecevents.com. Calling all femmes, non-femmes, cuties, queers and lesbians who love cupcakes to Maggie C's newest creation, Creme de la Femme. Music by DJ Kim ANH (of LA's Booby Trap), Performances by The Maine Attraction and Belinda, amazing gift bags for VIP Guests including mac cosmetics, voli spirits and more! Bottle service, food menu, elliptical fireplace and more! For reservations, email Amy@maggiecevents.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
BACK TO LIFE: LATINA LESBIAN SHORT FILMS
8pm, $20, Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, 841 Barretto St, 718-842-5223, bronxacademyofartsanddance.org. Filmmaker Desi del Valle curates this evening of short works by Latina lesbian filmmakers that tackle a young Xicana dealing with betrayal, a Latina grappling with an interracial relationship, Catholic school angst and struggles between patriotism andlove set in El Salvador's civil war.
DYKES ON MICS
9pm, no cover/ 1 drink min, Ochi's Lounge, Comix Comedy Club, 353 W 14th St (@ 9th Ave) 212-524-2500, dykesonmicscomedy.com. Join the hilarious comedy duo Leah Dubie and Amy Beckerman every 4th Thursday of the month for a blend of stand-up, improv and controlled nonsense.
2ND ANNUAL BIG APPLE PRIDE RIDE
10am-4:30pm, $95, bikethebigapple.com A city-wide guided bike tour exploring New York City's LGBT history and culture. The tour lasts about six hours and includes a custom-fitted bike and helmet for each rider, plus knowledgeable licensed guides, and a catered lunch served on the Hudson Park's "Gay Pier" at Christopher Street. Reser- vations required. Also runs Jun 26.
DANIELLE PRESENTS FLIP CUP & KARAOKE @ STONEWALL
9pm-4am, no cover, 21+ w/ID, 53 Christopher St, 212-488-2705, myspace.com/danistanz. Before the madness begins, explore the famed historic landmark in style. Danielle presents crazy girly action on Thursdays. On Jun 24 come play Flip-Cup and sing out loud and proud at karaoke! Enjoy Jell-O shots all night with DJ Stacy mixing up the hottest dance music. Challenge Danielle at a game of pool and try to win free shots!
GRRRL'S NIGHT @ BEAST
10pm-2am, no cover, 638 Bergen St, Brooklyn 718-399-6855, brooklynbeast.com. Give your Pride weekend a classy culinary injection and buy a round for your girls in Brooklyn; the scrumptious shots are $3 and the DJ kicks it at 10pm! Get there early with the ladies of Prospect Heights at the fabulous lesbian-run tapas restaurant to enjoy their signature dishes.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
NYC PRIDE 2010 WOMEN WHO ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
7pm door, 7:30pm show, $32 adv, $37 door, Canal Room, 285 W Broadway, 212-941-8100, canalroom.com. Featuring nationally renowned sing/songwriter Melissa Ferrick and an amazing group of accomplished female musical artists rock the Canal Room. A portion of the proceeds go to the Young Survivors Coalition to support young women with breast cancer.
HARLEM PRIDE OFFICIAL VIP LAUNCH PARTY
7pm-4am, Billies Black Bar & Restaurant, 271 W 119th St (btwn St Nicholas & Federick Douglass Aves) harlempride.org. Enjoy great food and music at Harlem Pride's official launch party.
GIRLNATIONNYC PRIDE 2010 @ STONEWALL
10pm-4am, $10 cover, 21+ w/ID, 53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave and Waverly), the stonewallinnnyc.com, myspace.com/girlnationnyc. The Stonewall Inn, Girl Nation, Sir Sabrina Presents, Poppi and DJ Kristine (Girl Nation) bring you a kick off to Pride Weekend you will never forget. Pride started at the Stonewalll Inn, so as the saying goes..."I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now." Come feel the prodeenergy as DJ Kristine blows the roof off with dance, hip-hop, & mash up beats. Poppi and Sir Sabrina get you well lubricated with delicious libations!
LOVERGIRLNYC PRESENTS FIERCE @ CHELSEA BREWING CO
10:30pm-4am, $20 advanced/with member card, $25 at door, $35 VIP advanced/$40 VIP at door, Pier 59, West Side Hwy (at 18th St), lovergirlnyc.com. I'm not sure you girls can handle the hot mess of lezzy genius LovergirlNYC has cooked up this time. Their 'Fierce' kickoff is a Pride classic, and celebrity host Hot Wings from VH1's "A Real Chance of Love 2" is in the house! Join 1500+ women and 5 star DJs Mary Mac, Missy B and DJ Pauze.
PROPOSITION @ SLATE
10pm-4am, $10 advance, $12 at the door, 50 West 21 St (at 6th Ave),propositionnyc.com. Proposition will be throwing its biggest party yet, and that's saying something. They're taking over Slate for Pride with special Guest DJ Tikka Masala (resident DJ at That's My Jam). Over 1000 person capacity. 2-4-1 on all drinks from 10 to 11 and special $3 Pride Shots all night! VIP seating is limited so book in advance. Contact propositionnyc @gmail.com for reservations and advance tickets.
LADIES' NIGHT ON 2 FLOORS @ RF LOUNGE
4pm-4am, 531 Hudson St (at Charles St), 917-262-0836, rflounge.com. Rewind Pride Weekend! Those frisky RF chicks have opened their second floor lounge just in time, and they're ready to use it in rock star fashion! Join world famous DJ Nelson Diaz on Friday and stay all weekend - from the seductive Pride Eve party through DJ Susan Levine's wild beats starting at noon on parade day, you're in the right place. $10 cover after 10pm, and $5 cocktails all night.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
THE DYKE MARCH: ISSUE 18
5pm, Step off @ Bryant Park, dykemarchnyc.org. Dykes left and right will march, in protest, down 5th Avenue to Washington Square Park. Holding signs to demonstrate for equal rights and visibility, lesbians and activists alike are encouraged to join the edgy political protest.
FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK ANNUAL PRIDE RUN
9am start, see website for registration details, frny.org Front Runners New York, an athletics club catering to the LGBT community, describes their 5 mile Pride Run through Central park as "the centerpiece of the club's yearly roster of races and social events." This year will mark FRNY's 29th Pride Run and is promised to draw "4,000 runners of every stripe." With participants from all over the world, $5000 in prize money and post-race raffle prizes, this years Pride Run is a key Pride Week event.
HOT! FESTIVAL KICK OFF PARTY
6:30pm, free, Dixon Place 161A Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts) 212-219-0736, dixonplace.org. Hosted by the hottest downtown girlfriend duo, Anti-Diva's Liz Liguori and Jessie Mann. The pair always has several surprise performers, smoking DJ's, and a super cool vibe.
ROCKERS DELIGHT FESTIVAL SPECIAL PRIDE EDITION 2010!
7pm-1am, $10, Ace of Clubs, 9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St) 212-677-6963, aceofclubsnyc.com. An awesome line-up of live bands featuring powerful NYC-based women rock musicians including Vero, GSX, Karyn Kuhl, Hooray for Goodbye, Dirty Excuse, DJ K-Train.
BIG APPLE RAUNCH
8pm two step lesson, 8:30pm line dance lesson, 9pm-1am dance, $10, 39 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th Aves) 5th Fl., bigappleranch.com. Grab your favorite cowgirl and head down to the Ranch for country-western dance lessons and party. A friendly, welcoming atmosphere focuses on dancing, not cruising, although of course many friendships and relationships have begun on the dance floor.
CHOICE CU*TS 3RD ANNUAL PRIDE PARTY @ SANTOS PARTY HOUSE
9pm-4am, $20 cover/$15 with RSVP to thegaysha@gmail.com, 21+w/ID, 100 Lafayette St. (btw Walker & White St.), 718-640-0532. www.myspace.com/choiceinbrooklyn Race to Santos Party House after the march as very special guest DJ Princess Superstar raps live over her internationally-acclaimed hits, Sir Yes Sir, DJ Huckwild and DJ Lesbian Van Halen pump out the sets of their lifetime! MARO Photography and insanely sexy gogo girls will give you goosebumps. Generous sponsor Belvedere Vodka provides free vodka and 2-4-1 specials to keep your funds in check. 50/50 raffle gives guests a chance to win big $$ and 1/2 the proceeds go to support the Silvia Rivera Law Project. Gift bags for the first 50 guests include gifts by Wet For Her, Dykes in the City, Good Romance and Superfine Restaurant. Dress to undress for the hands-up party of the year!
CUBBY HOLE
3-6pm, no cover, 281 W 12th St. (at W 4th St), 516-236-6591.www.cubbyholebar.com. It doesn't matter when you go, but Cubby is an essential niblet of the NYC Pride experience. Local flavor, excellent happy hour specials every day, and so packed with cute lesbians that you'll have no choice but to meet some!
LOVERGIRLNYC & HENRIETTA HUDSON PRESENT: PIER PRESSUE @ CHELSEA BREWING CO
9pm-4am, $25 advanced/$30 at the door/$25 with HH hand stamp or LGNYC member card, Pier 59, West Side Hwy (at 18th St), henriettahudson.com, lovergirlnyc.com. Henrietta Hudson and LoverGirlNYC present the 11th annual official Women's Pride on the Pier Party! Pier Pressure: the most anticipated party of Pride weekend! Join 2000+ women at our stunning 12,000 sq ft. indoor/outdoor waterfront venue with patio deck. Smoking allowed outside! 2 dance floors, 3 fully stocked bars, waitresses and pizza. DJ Kim Dazy, DJ Stacy, DJ Sandman and all your favorite go-gos! This is the official after party for HOP's Pier Dance "Rapture!"
PRIDE FLIRT PARTY @ BABELAND
7pm, no cover, 43 Mercer St, 212-966-2120, babeland.com/events. You trust Babeland with all your important equipment needs; now join a clan of their sexiest customers for an evening of good times, good music and intense shameless flirting! Come dance your ass off! Complimentary snacks and drinks will be served. Contact SoHo store for more info.
RAPTURE ON THE RIVER: A WOMEN'S DANCE @ PIER 54
10:30pm-4am, $25 in advance/with member card, $30 at the door, 17 Irving Place (btw Sullivan and Thompson), lovergirlnyc.com. In its seventh year, this official NYC Pride Week Women's Dance has a history of delivering pleasure, elation and rapture to every cute lez and butch in attendance. It's always a blast so please join us on Pier 54 as local favorite Susan Morabito is providing the soundtrack! All proceeds from Rapture on the River benefit NYC's LGBT Pride Week Events and community organizations. You can also purchase tickets at the Heritage of Pride offices at 154 Christopher St. #1D, during business hours.
PROPOSTION, SHESCAPE AND FUSE-EVENTS PRESENT: TRUCK STOP
$20 advance, before 11pm, or with a Rapture party wristband, $25 after 11pm, TBA, info@fuse-events.com. Pull over, NYC! West Holly-wood's most talked about night for women is about to hit the Big Apple for one night only! The Truck Stop Girlz are here to throw down one kickass Pride party. These girlz gonna be rockin' you on the bar and off, all night long bustin' out the sexiest, dance numbers guaranteed to make even the shyest girls let loose. DJ Brynn Taylor will blow up the boards with all the hottest dance tracks. As featured in the hit reality TV show Gimme Sugar, this event is bound to sell out so email: info@fuse-events.com for tickets and info.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
2010 PRIDE MARCH
12n step off, check website for route, nycpride.org. Dan Choi, Judy Shepard, Constance MC Millen serve as the Grand Marshals of this year's march which marks the 41st Anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
PRIDEFEST
11am-7pm, Hudson St (btwn Abingdon Sq & W 14th St) nycpride.org. The annual LGBT street fair seeks to bring together local residents and families, community leaders, and area business owners.
SNAPSHOT'S 6TH ANNUAL PROUD AS F*CK PARTY @ BAR 13
10pm-4am, 35 East 13th St. (at University Place), snapshotnyc.com. Snapshot's Proud As F*ck post-parade celebration is legendary for a million reasons. The merry crew has booked the planet's most brilliant badass DJs, with cheap drinks and dancing beauties everywhere. Like RuPaul says: don't f*ck it up - get your buns to Bar 13. Doors open at 6pm. 2-4-1 drinks til 9pm. 3 floors including open-air roofdeck, 3 bars located in the heart of Union Square right off the parade route. If you've attended the previous parties...you know what to expect. Look out for the *snapshot* float in the parade for reduced admission flyer! $15 cover /$10 with flyer.
CIRQUE DU STILETTO PRIDE @ MARITIME CABANAS
3pm-12am, no cover, 63 West 16th St (entrance on 9th Ave and 17th St), maggiecevents.com. Stiletto's never been so hot! As always, they'll be grillin out burgers, sausages etc in the cabanas with Maritimes own Chef Bart Retolatto! Pride Sunday, join 1600+ women watching the parade Live with performances by The Maine Attraction and Belinda, dunk-a-dyke, Voli vodka snow cone bar, Circus Freaks, Photo Booth, High Striker, Fortune Tellers, Giveaways and much more! Music by LA's hottest female DJ's Brynn Taylor (Truckstop) and Kim Anh (BoobyTrap). For reservations, email amy@maggiecevents.com..
RODEO DISCO 2: @ MASON DIXON
7pm, $12 advanced, $20 at the door, 21+w/ID, Mason Dixon, 133 Essex St (btw Rivington & Stanton), autostraddle.com. Double your pleasure, double your fun at our alternative Pride party: $4 beers from 7-8pm. Hosted by MTV's smokin' hot Rachel Robinson, your DJs for the night include DJ Carlytron and straight from the west coast: DJ Saratonin. Get 'bucked' and win prizes in the mechanical bull-riding competition! Appearances by the cast and creators of hot lesbian webseries "Anyone But Me" and meet the Autostraddle Calendar Girls! Featuring comedy girls Candy Slice Comedy, a pants-off dance-off from The Spangles, and door prizes from The Gossip, Uh Huh Her and more, sponsored by GO Magazine.
AFTER PRIDE CELEBRATION @ HENRIETTA HUDSON
438 Hudson St (at Morton St), 212 924-3347, henriettahudson.com. Join Henrietta Hudson, "hostess of the largest female after parade gathering" going on 19 years! Noon-3pm free entry (no stamps/no free re-entry), 3-5pm $5; 5pm-close $10.
LAREINAS ENT. 2ND ANNUAL PRIDE AFTERPARTY @ HONEY
Doors at 3pm, no cover til 4pm, $5 til 7pm, $10 after, 243 West 14th St (and 8th Ave), 917-418-6885, myspace.com/lareina2ent. Close out your weekend at LaReinas Entertainment's stellar post-Pride soiree at the mellow yet glammy Honey Lounge. Renowned DJ Mike Da Wizard rolls out fresh beats, and the giveaways, raffles, and drink specials will cure any lingering hangover.
LOVERGIRLNYC PRESENTS OVERHEATED @ WEBSTER HALL
10pm-5am, $25, 125 East 11th St, lovergirlnyc.com. The ultimate Pride finale overheats at NYC's legendary Webster Hall! 40,000 sq ft, an entire building with 5 ultra sexy party rooms, 3000+ women wall to wall, then one of the hottest, baddest, sexiest female celebrities will be unleashed at the grand finale party 2010 edition! Conscious "Unstuck" live official after party! Performances by Poca The Paper Girl and Oozhee unleashing the heat for the infamous Bunni Luv. A-List DJs Hot 97's DJ "Cocoa Chanelle" 5 Star DJ Mary Mac, DJ Missy B, DJ MK, DJ Poison Ivy, DJ Trini, DJ Debbie and much more!
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