What to do in queer NYC April 13-17

Spring is in full effect and the weather is finally warming up. There’s plenty to do across the city, including the finale of Drag Race, lots of dancing, the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival, and so much more. Author Talk with Bex Mui When: Thursday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. Where: Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore, 116 Suffolk Street, … Read More

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Spring is in full effect and the weather is finally warming up. There’s plenty to do across the city, including the finale of Drag Race, lots of dancing, the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival, and so much more.

Author Talk with Bex Mui

When: Thursday, April 13, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore, 116 Suffolk Street, New York, NY

Bluestockings and Yu & Me Books are hosting activist Bex Mui, who will discuss her new book “House of Our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice.” RSVP via WithFriends.co.

Queer Trivia Night @ Starr Bar

When: Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Starr Bar, 214 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY

Norma Tears and Gemma Nai host a night of queer trivia at Starr Bar. Come out with your smartest team and compete for free shots, gift cards, and more! Register at Eventbrite.com.

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival

When: Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16

Where: Various venues in downtown Newark, NJ

The Newark LGBTQ Film Festival amplifies the underrepresented BIPOC queer voices in film. The festival’s opening reception will be held at the Newark Museum of Art on Friday night, with screenings across town all weekend long. For showtimes and tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.

May the Best Drag Queen Win!

When: Friday, April 14; doors at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Where: The Yard @ 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate the grand finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race with season 15 contestant Selina Estitties. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Communists in Closets

When: Friday, April 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Bettina Aptheker comes to the Bureau to discuss her new book, which explores the relationship between queer liberation and the communist party, with fellow author Sarah Schulman. The event will also be livestreamed on the Bureau’s YouTube page.

Queer Ass Karaoke

When: Friday, April 14, 10 p.m.

Where: Brooklyn Music Kitchen, 177 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Raw Honey presents a late-night karaoke and dance party for queer BIPOC women, trans, and gender non-conforming folks. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Drag Brunch @ Cornerstone Tavern

When: Saturdays, starting at 12 p.m.

Where: Cornerstone Tavern ,961 2nd Avenue, New York, NY

Join Plasma and Vivien Gabor every Saturday for Drag Brunch with bottomless brunch!

Naked Comedy

When: Saturday, April 15, 9 p.m.

Where: The Tank, 312 West 36th Street New York, NY

Join New York City’s top comedians as they strip down for a great cause – non profit organization, Broadway Sings for Pride. Performers include Michael Bevan, Whitney Chanel, Drexton Clemons, Veronica Garza and more. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Sapphic Saturdays

When: Saturday, April 15, 10 p.m.

Where: Branded Saloon, 603 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Calling all lesbians, sapphics, and queer women: DJ TK is hosting Sapphic Saturdays with a rotating queer and BIPOC musical guests! Tickets via Eventbrite.com.

HER: Fantasy Spring Ball

When: Saturday, April 15, 10 p.m.

Where: 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

HER is ushering in spring with Drag Race finalists Sasha Colby, Luxx Noir London, and Mistress Isabelle Brookes. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Hot Honey

When: Saturday, April 15, 11 p.m.

Where: Baby’s All Right, 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Hot Rabbit and Honey Burlesque present Hot Honey, the women-centered LGBTQ+ dance party, featuring beats by DJ Luna Rosa, and tarot card readings by ChiChi. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Dim Sum Divas

When: Sunday, April 16, 3 p.m.

Where: Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Angel Au, Sha Ho, and Felicia Oh present New York’s Dim Sum Drag Brunch, with special guest Juicy Liu and DJ Tito Vida. This is an all-ages drag brunch and will feature a variety of traditional dim sum dishes. Tickets via Eventbrite.