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Updates from The NYC LGBT Community Center
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The Center is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for Garden Party 2024. Join us at Pier 76 on Monday, June 24 from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of music, dancing, bites, beverages, and more.
All ticket
holders will have access to: - Three hours of music from DJ Jon Ali, Bright Light Bright Light, and more to be announced
- Delicious bites on the pier
- Seasonal cocktails from Smirnoff Vodka and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, at our open bar locations
VIP ticket holders will have additional access to a full open bar, waterfront views of the city skyline, and exclusive bites from select restaurant partners. Want more? A limited number of Showstopper packages are also available for
purchase. | | | | |
Celebrate Pride as a Member | | | | | Discount Garden Party Tickets Available for
Members!
Garden Party is made possible by the commitment of Center Members, whose generosity fuels our year-round work.
Center Membership starts at just $35/year (or $5/month). Center Members are entitled to $99 General Admission tickets (regular price $150).
To enjoy this discount, become a Member below, then choose the “Members & Young Leaders” ticket level when purchasing tickets.
Become a member | |
| | | Attention LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-22! Join our drop-in groups this Pride Month for discussions on topics like marriage equality, Lady Gaga's impact, RuPaul, and more. Come connect, learn, and celebrate with us! Community Discussion
Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
There is no limit to the discussion topics focusing on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth.
Rated Q
Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A weekly queer film screening followed by discussion.
Lights Out
Thursdays, 4-5:30
p.m.
Discuss everything sex-related, get accurate sexual health info, and create safe sex kits to share in the community.
Get Started | | | Performances, Film Screenings, and More! | | |
| | Center The Culture: AAPI Food Festival
Saturday, May 18
4-8 p.m.With performances by Red Lantern District and beats by Bollywood Ken, step into a culinary extravaganza like no other, where vibrant flavors, rich cultural heritage, and the celebration of diversity blend harmoniously. This captivating
feast for the senses will transport you on an unforgettable journey through the culinary traditions of the LGBTQ+ AAPI community.
The first 150 guests to arrive receive a $10 food voucher! Learn more | | |
| | Carnegie Hall Citywide: Le Gateu Chocolat
Thursday, June 6
7-9 p.m.Kick off Pride Month with Le Gateau Chocolat, a self-described “opera-occasional, black-bearded drag diva” who has graced the stages of Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, and the Barbican Centre. Learn more and register to attend | | | | | Bristol Fashion Film
Screening
Thursday, June 13
6-9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Please welcome filmmaker Pierre Guillet and the cast for a screening of the award-winning film, Bristol Fashion, in which a young transgender woman escapes her troubled home to find solace in a dilapidated boatyard. Learn More | | |
| | LMCC X The Center Presents NIC Kay in lil BLK
Thursday, June 13
7:30-9 p.m.
lil BLK invites you into a deeply personal exploration of Black and queer identity through the lens of NIC Kay’s lived experiences. This live experimental solo performance delves into moments of pain, loss, and the
quest for healing. Learn More | | | | | Serve The Vote Ball
Friday, June 14
6-8 p.m.
This is your chance to show off your best moves while making your vote count! It will be a legendary night focused on giving voice to the Trans and Non-binary community to defeat anti-trans legislation on local and national levels, bring it in your best looks, carry, and register to vote! Register here |
| | | | OTHER COUNTRIES, BLACK QUEER EXPRESSION SUMMER SOLSTICE READING
Saturday, June 22
6-8 p.m. (Doors open at 5: 30
p.m.)
Join Other Countries in partnership with The Center for a Summer Solstice reading this #PrideMonth! Celebrating Black queer expression, the evening will include featured writers and a 3- to 4-minute per person open mic (sign-up required!)
Sign-up for the open mic before 6 p.m. Please arrive early as it is first come, first serve. Learn More | | |
Art Exhibitions You Can't Miss! | | | | | Better Together
On view through June 2, 2024The Center and All Out present “Better Together”, a photography project about the LGBT+ community in China, by Chinese photographer Shawn Zhang. With this collection of photos and stories, we want to provide insight into the lives of ordinary queer Chinese people. Learn
more | | | | | World Refugee Day, New York Celebrates
Thursday, June 20
6
p.m.
This exhibition provides an invaluable opportunity for the public to engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate diversity, and support the integration of LGBTQ+ refugees into our community.
Learn More | | | | | Young Lesbians, On Selfhood
Exhibition Extended: On View through June 30, 2024
This group exhibition, representing thirty-five young Lesbians, produces a narrative that represents the history, ingenuity, joy, and creativity of multiple marginalized young Lesbians. | | | Learn More |
| | Calling all LGBTQ+ Job Seekers! | | | | | Position: Summer Camp Family Group Leader
Ages 16-22
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2024 We're seeking individuals with strong leadership, facilitation, flexibility, and creativity for our team. Responsibilities include active participation in meetings, collaborating with staff and fellow members, fostering group cohesion and excitement, more! Apply
today | | | | | Impact Day Resume Workshop
Friday, June 7
11 a.m. - 2
p.m. This resume workshop will be hosted by corporate professionals who are dedicated to making an impact in our community.
For this workshop, we ask that you bring a physical copy of your resume. Register here | | | | | The Center and Friends of The High Line Present: 2024 Pride Family Picnic
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a celebration of LGBTQ+ families and Pride onThe High Line 14th Street Passage! Young ones and their families, caregivers, and friends are invited to a summer picnic-style festival with artmaking, storytelling, games, and so much more. Register here | | | | | Family Therapy
For families with children ages 5+
The Center provides non-judgmental, affirming support for families navigating a child’s coming out process and developing identity. Up to 6 months of free and confidential support. Get started | | | The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011
gaycenter.org | | | | | |
