Looking for something to do during this year’s annual NYC Gay Pride, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots? Aren’t we all? Here’s a selection of activities and events to get the party started.
ONGOING
Thank You For Being a Friend: The Musical A Golden Girls musical parody about four older ladies and their new neighbor Lance Bass. Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave), 212-352-3101; Sat. 3; Sun. 8, $20.
Fairy Tales: Personal Legend, Urban Myth,Gay Exhibition Gay artists Brian H. Crede, Anthony Gonzales, Joel Handorff, Seth Ruggles Hiler,Tai Lin and Branden Charles Wallace share their drawings, paintings and sculptures.Through July 13. Casa Frela Gallery, 47 W. 119th St. (betw. 5th Ave & Malcom X Blvd.), 212-722-8577, www.casafrela.com.
ALTOGETHERQUEER In honor of Stonewall’s 40th anniversary, a multi-sensory and language-based art exhibit, featuring many innovative artists, will be on display.
Through June 28. The Garage, 548 W. 28th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), times vary.
Paved Paradise Redux: The Art of Joni Mitchell Two-time Obie Award-winning artist John Kelly in a tribute to the Canadian singer/songwriter.
In this musical, he performs songs from Mitchell’s career accompanied by musical director Zecca Esquibel.Through June 27. Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (betw. Willett & Pitt Sts.), 212-352-3101; 8, $20-$25.
My Pal Bette This coming-of-age one-act stars Tammy Kopko as Bette Davis, who turns out to be an unlikely mentor to pre-pubescent Tommy Klein.
Through June 27. The Producer´s Club Theater, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), Thurs.-Sat. 8, Sat. 2; Sun. 7:30, $20.
Stonewall: The Revolution Suzanne Poli’s iconic photographs of the Stonewall rebellion, in celebration of Stonewall’s 40th anniversary.Through June 28. Chair & the Maiden, 19 Christopher St. (just east of the Stonewall Inn), 212-255-0562; Reception June 25, 6-8.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Joan Rivers Live The comedian continues her stand-up routine (with special guest She-Dick), and proceeds from these performances go to Joan Rivers’ favorite charities: God’s Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23 St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-352-3101; 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$40.
Boys 2 Men DJs Beyond and Unknown host an all-male Latin dance party.
Escuelita, 301 W. 39th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-631- 0588; 10, FREE. enyclub.com
Paris Is Burning FIERCE, a a membership-based organization for LGBTQ youth of color, will screen the classic documentary about the Ballroom community outdoors at the Hudson River Park. Pier 46 (Charles St. at Hudson River); 8:30, FREE. www.fiercenyc.org
Post Office For this dating game, wear a number and if someone is interested, they’ll leave you a message in your mailbox.
Pieces, 8 Christopher St. (betw. Greenwich Ave. & Waverly Place), 212-929-9291, 9 p.m., FREE, piecesbar.com
SAGE Presents 40th Anniversary Reunion of the Gay Liberation Front A panel and reception featuring several speakers from a variety of perspectives who were active participants in the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), which was founded in Manhattan in 1969. LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-620-7310; 6, FREE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words – Gay Pride Edition Actors
B.D.Wong, Michael Urie, Kristen Johnston, Jackie Hoffman, Rachel
Dratch, Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel read from the autobiographies of
the famous and infamous.
Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-352-3101; 9:30, $25-$40.
Cozmo Fridays Jason Cozmo will impress with impressions of some of your favorite ladies—from Dolly to Liza. EvoLve, 221 E. 58th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Ave.), 212- 355-3395; 11 p.m., FREE.
HK Fridays at HK Lounge Enjoy
go-gos, guys from atomicmen.com and DJs Escape and Eddie Elias. Cherry
Grove’s SunFunTastic Anthony Michael hosts this pride event.
HKlounge, 405 W. 39th St. (at 9th Ave.), 212-947- 4208; 9, $10-$15, hkhellskitchen.com.
Jackie Beat: Without Me You’re Nothing! The loud “drag darling” Jackie Beat premieres her new show, bringing audiences her original humor and music.
Blender Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-352-3101, Fri. 7:30 & Sat. 10, $20-$25.
Men at Midnight Moonlight Cruise Sail around the island on this exclusively gay cruise boat.Take in the sights while you dance to DJ James Anderson.
Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, W. 23rd St. (at West Side Highway), 866-483-3866, Midnight-3 a.m., $26.90.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Dixie’s Tupperware Party
Dixie Longate returns to the city this month with her over-the-top comedy and outspoken Tupperware-selling performance.
Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-352-3101; 7:30, $20-25.
Love Ball The
Saint at Large joins the Federation of Ballroom Houses for a night of
revelry that is sure to include plenty of go-go boys and shirtless
dudes getting sweaty all night long. Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway (at W. 45th St.), 212- 674-8541; 10 p.m.-dawn, $70-$125 (VIP). www.saintatlarge.com.
Rapture On The River: A Woman's Dance DJ Susan Levine spins for this dance geared toward the females who want to learn to do more than sway. Pier 54 (W. 13th St at West Side Highway), 800-494- TIXS; 6-11 p.m., $25-$45.
Salty Saturdays Sip cheap drinks while you listen to the work of DJ Tony Cruz and watch go-go dancers celebrate pride.
The Monster, 80 Grove St. (at Washington Pl.), 212- 924-3558; 10, $7, manhattan-monster.com.
7 Deadly Sins: Pride Hosted
by promoters Chip Duckett, Daniel Nardicio, Pony, Chris Ryan,Will
Clark, Joe Mode and Vlad, featuring DJ Drew G.There will also be live
performances by She-Dick and The Kiki Twins, as well as sexy go-go boys
and drag queens.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place (betw. E. 15th & 16th St.), 11:30, $15, www.SpinCycleNYC.com.
The Big Apple Ranch: Raunch for Pride
Bring
your cowboy, or find a guy, and do some dancin’ at this benefit for
Times Square Square Dance Club. Line dancing lessons start at 8 p.m.
and the Manhattan Prairie Dogs will be doing a special performance.
The Big Apple Ranch, 39 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Ave.); 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, bigappleranch.com.
We Can! Peter
Rauhofer is responsible for this marathon party featuring turntable
sets from Offer Nissim, Oscar G and DJ Paolo. Israeli singer Maya and
performer Kevin Aviance also kick it up a notch.
Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd Ave. (at 8th Ave.); 10 p.m.-10 a.m., $80-$150.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
The March This year’s grand marshalls include Gov. Paterson, Anne Kronenberg, Cleve Jones and Dustin Lance Black. Guess which one has recently apologized for some naughty pics? The march route begins at noon at 52nd St. & 5th Ave. and ends in the Village at Christopher & Greenwich Sts. Moment of silence at 2 p.m.
Dance on the Pier The official party of the Pride committee, it featuring the music of Phillip Kimball, Jack Reina and Corey Craig.
Pier 54 (W. 13th St at West Side Highway), 800-494- TIXS; 4-10:30, $50-$85.
Pridefest Pick up your rainbow everything and 40th anniversary Stonewall anything.The queer marketplace never looked so tacky.
Hudson St. (betw. Abingdon Sq. & W. 14th St.); 11 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE.






