What to do in queer NYC Sept. 14-17

Looking for something to do in the days ahead? Find our roundup of events below:

Uptown Night Market 

When: Thursday, September 14, 4 p.m.

Where: West 133rd Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY

The Uptown Night Market, one of the city’s top food and culture festivals, comes to Harlem with over 80 food and merch vendors, live entertainment, and more giveaways than you can imagine. Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Trish

When: Thursday, September 14, 8 p.m.

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

Rify Royalty and Charlene host Trish, the award-winning drag party at 3 Dollar Bill. This month’s special guest is RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars winner Jimbo. Additional performances by Mariyea, Kiki Ball-Change, and Dawn. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Virgo’s Groove 

When: Thursday, September 14, 10:30 p.m.

Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Get into the groove with a disco-house-funk dance party at C’mon Everybody. Music by DJ CarlosKilledIt, and performances from Mariyea, Zenobia, Julie J, and more! Tickets via Dice.fm.

“I Cannot Begin to Tell You How Angry I’ve Been”  

When: Thursday, September 14, 6 p.m.

Where: Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street #210, New York, NY

The Bureau presents the opening reception of Ryan Wilks’ solo exhibition: “I Cannot Begin to Tell You How Angry I’ve Been” – a tongue-in-cheek show that explores heartbreak and hope in the face of the climate crisis. The gallery show runs through November 19.

Bears Ahoy (9/15)

When: Friday, September 15, 7 p.m.

Where: Circle Line, Pier 83, West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY

Celebrate 15 years of Urban Bear NYC with the organization’s Bears Ahoy sunset cruise along the Hudson & East Rivers. Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Two Gays, One Cup

When: Friday, September 15, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY

Hosts Carson Mlnarik and Ryan Curcie host a comedy show featuring New York’s top LGBTQ+ and female stand up comedians – including Sabrina Brier, Sydney Duncan, Josh Ellman, and more! Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com

Glee Dollar Bill

When: Friday, September 15, 10 p.m.

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

Feel the vocal adrenaline with the ultimate Glee tribute show, featuring drag performances by  Jan Sport, Janelle No 5, Marti Cummings, and more! Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Big Gay Soirée (9/16)

When: Saturday, September 16, 3 p.m.

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

Electronic musician Wrecko is hosting a big gay soirée in Brooklyn and you’re invited! Wrecko will be joined by legends, including Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6 winner Kylie Sonique and club scene icon Amanda Lepore. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Str8 to DVD 7th Anniversary 

When: Saturday, September 16, 3 p.m.

Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Str8 to DVD, Brooklyn’s premiere drag show, celebrates 7 years with shows by Qhrist Almighty, Sherry Poppins, Heaven Ender, and DJ Ten Yards. Tickets via Dice.fm.

One That Got Away

When: Sunday, September 17, 4 p.m.

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

Arcanum Salon presents ‘One That Got Away,’ the group’s inaugural salon carnival, offering a mix of speakers, music, drag, performances, art vendors, and tarot card readings. For full vendor list and more information, visit ArcanumSalon.com.

Invasion of the Haus of D

When: Sunday, September 17, 10 p.m.

Where:  The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Sorayah D, Inita D, and Teejae D of the Haus of D are taking over Invasion Sundays, a weekly drag extravaganza starring different queens each week.