Join us at the Young Lesbians Closing Auction,apply for scholarships, learn about immigrant resources, and more!
Cycle for the Cause—no bike needed
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Cycle for the Cause is The Center’s annual three-day bike ride from Boston to NYC that raises millions to support LGBTQ+ New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. This fundraiser has helped hundreds of thousands of people living with HIV and AIDS gain access to affordable care and medication, supported their mental health through individual and group counseling, and ultimately helped them live happy and healthier lives.
Now is the time to sign up! If you want to make a difference while making lasting connections, learn more about C4C.
The best part? You can participate in C4C on or off a bike.
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**Center the Culture: AAPI Food Festival Celebration
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The Center welcomes #AAPIHeritageMonth with our first ever Center the Culture: AAPI Food Festival! The market will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 4-8 p.m.at The Center.
We are now accepting applications through Friday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m.
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**Youth Pride Chorus Spring Concert
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Light of the World: An Exploration of Queer Elements
Saturday, May 4, 7 p.m.
Grab your sunglasses for the Youth Pride Chorus spring concert, featuring performances by Center Youth members!
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**Young Lesbians, On Selfhood
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Currently on view until May 26
This group exhibition, representing thirty-five young Lesbians, produces a narrative that represents the history, ingenuity, joy, and creativity of multiple marginalized young Lesbians. You can visit the exhibition taking place throughout the building, and join us for the Closing Event and Auction on May 23, from 6-9 p.m.
(Please note our elevator is currently out of service and parts of the exhibit are only accessible via stairs.)
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**Fire Ensemble Open Rehearsal
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Monday, April 29, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
6-8 p.m.
Fire Ensemble is an intergenerational choir community dedicated to using song and ritual as tools for collective liberation centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folx. Attend the Open Rehearsal for your chance to try out!
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**Center A.L.U.M.
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May 17 and June 7, 2024
(Every 3rd Friday)
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ages 18+
Connect with fellow queer peers transitioning out of Center Youth into the independence of adulthood while discussing:
- How to bring your authentic self into the workplace
- Best practices when navigating personal relationships
- Leadership and collaboration skills
- How to meet your mental health needs to jumpstart your career
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**PeriodT Lights Our Partnership with Teens Pact
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
12-4 p.m.
Teens PACT and Gorjusdoc have joined forces to offer comprehensive sexual health education to young people. This session will discuss menstruation, menstrual equity, and combating the harmful effects of stigma and gender inequity related to periods.
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**Know Your Rights…Legal Orientation Aslyum
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Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-8 p.m.
Recently arrived immigrants are invited to learn more about asylum eligibility requirements and next steps during this presentation led by immigration legal service provider, UnLocal. No registration is required.
(Masks mandatory.)
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**Center Series: HIV & Sexual Health Services
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Center Series: Let’s talk about… HIV & Sexual Health Services
Wednesday, May 1
6-8 p.m.
Learn about navigating resources offered at The Center and in the city related to HIV & Sexual Health Services, including HIV testing, PrEP & PEP, U=U, and Sexual Health Prevention.
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Center Series: Hablemos de… Servicios de Salud Sexual y VIH
jueves 2 de mayo
6 a 8 p.m.
The Center realizará una presentación informativa enfocada en como participantes de la comunidad pueden navegar recursos como, pruebas de VIH,PrEP & PEP, I=I, y prevención sobre la salud sexual.
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**Whitney x The Center: Artist as an Experimenter
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Thursday, April 25 and May 2, 2024
6 p.m.
Inspired by the Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing, the last session in this 6 part series led by artist and educator Stina Puotinen is designed to connect participants with their own creativity.
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**Scholarship Writing Support Workshops
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
Join us from 4-5 p.m. in our vibrant Center Youth Space for an upcoming scholarship writing workshop! No registration is required.
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**Cycle for the Cause Crew Webinar
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
6-7 p.m.
Did you know that you can participate in Cycle for the Cause, The Center’s annual three-day bike ride from Boston to NYC that raises millions to fund the fight against AIDS,without ever getting on a bike?
Learn more about Cycle Crew role options by joining our Crew Webinar on May 9.
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