What to do in queer NYC April 6-April 9

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. 

“Tell the Rest” Reading

When: Thursday, April 6, 7 p.m.

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

Stonewall Award winning author Lucy Jane Bledsoe presents her latest novel, “Tell the Rest.” Bledsoe will be joined by author Kirstin Valdez Quade. Copies of “Tell the Rest” will be available to purchase. The event will also be livestreamed on the Bureau’s YouTube page. 

Gotta Drag ‘Em All

When: Thursday, April 6, 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lake Brooklyn, 647 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

Join Gina Tonic and Trash Ketchum for a drag-themed tribute to Pokemon, featuring lip sync performances inspired by the popular video game and anime. Tickets via Caveat.nyc.

Fruity: A Queer Dance Party

When: Thursday, April 6, 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lake Brooklyn, 647 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

Calling all fruity cuties to the dance floor! Dance and drink the night away at Fruity, a queer dance party from DykeFemBot. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Fran: A Show For Queens In Brooklyn

When: Friday, April 7, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Brooklyn Comedy Collective, 167 Graham Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Calling all Nannies: Ryan Leach and Mariposa Coalson are cohosting a new monthly comedy show. This month’s performers include Honey Pluton, Jess Salomon, Justin Covington, Ben Leary, and Ruth Buchwald. Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Dua vs. Kylie

When: Friday, April 7, 10 p.m.

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

DJs Joe Michael and Jon Ali will have you dancing all night long with hits from Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, and more. Additional performances by Serena Tea, Bobby LeMaire, and Julie J. Tickets via SeeTickets.us. 

Friction Fridays

When: Friday, April 7, 10 p.m.

Where: Hush, 348 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

Sparks fly at Hush in Hell’s Kitchen with Friction Fridays, a sexy party featuring gogo boys and pole dancing the first and third Fridays of the month. 

Off the Binary @ Bluestockings

When: Saturday, April 8, 2 p.m.

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

Bluestockings is hosting a virtual safe space for anyone and everyone with a non-binary gender identity. The group meets on Zoom – RSVP to offthebinary.nyc@gmail.com to receive a meeting link!

“Dear Mom, I’m Gay!”

When: Saturday, April 8, 3 p.m.

Where: The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 10 West 64th Street New York, NY

Join David Dilsizian and Laura Bell Bundy to raise money for Dilsizian’s new musical “Dear Mom, I’m Gay!,” featuring neverbefore heard songs from the show and more! Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Legally Blonde

When: Saturday, April 8, 10 p.m.

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

Nick Laughlin presents a tribute to the iconic legal movie and musical Legally Blonde. Tickets via SeeTickets.us. 

Queer History Walking Tour of the Lower East Side

When: Sunday, April 9, 11 a.m.

Where: Tour starts at Henry Street Settlement

Henry Street Settlement’s queer history tour provides a unique glimpse into the early queer liberation movement in the Lower East Side. Stops include the Seward Park Educational Campus, the old STAR House, and more. Tickets via support.henrystreet.org.

Let Them Eat Cake

When: Sunday, April 9, 8 p.m.

Where: The Blue Room @ Good Judy, 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Hassan is taking over Good Judy’s Queen of the Month Club with special guest Privilege.