This exhibit spotlights the people who changed the history of Harlem, including Black AIDS Institute and FIERCE. Through July 12, Casa Frela Gallery, 47 W. 119th St. (betw. Lenox & 5th Aves.), 917-991- 4760, www.casafrela.com.
Quentin Crisp in Black and White: Photographs by Martin Fishman
Black-and-white photos of the wit and Naked Civil Servant author, snapped by Martin Fishman, will be on display. Through June 30, Broadway Gallery, 473 Broadway (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212- 226-3400; www.broadwaygallerynyc.com.
The 2010 Great LGBTQ Photo Show
This exhibit showcases the work of more than 80 photographers, with a special June 29 discussion with photography critic Allen Ellenzweig. Through July 10, The Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation, 26 Wooster St. (betw. Grand & Canal Sts.), 212-431-2609, www.leslielohman.org.
Too Much PRIDE Makes The Baby Go Gay: 30 Gay Plays in 60 Straight Minutes
New York Neo-Futurists presents 30 short plays that reveal the struggle, the joy, the power of being out and proud in NYC. June 25 & 26, The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.); 10:30, $20.
JUNE 23
Gay Pride Kickoff Party with RuPaul’s Drag U and Barefoot Bubbly
Free vino, a performance by Pandora Boxx and a live DJ serve as great reasons to don some platforms and show off your pride— and knowledge of Drag Race quotes. Gramercy Theater, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-777-6800; 8-10, Free.
JUNE 24
Pride Ride 2010
Take an historical guided tour through New York and see relics of the LGBT community that date as far back as the late 1800s—and we’re not just talking about some of the drag queens. For information, visit www.bikethebigapple.com.
JUNE 25
Desire: A Masquerade Ball
The mosaic marble floors and 65-foot ceilings at Capitale set the stage for an insane Pride soiree, which will feature rope artists, jugglers and a $500 prize for Best Costume. DJs Fonseca and Calagna promise a beat-heavy dance party. Capitale, 130 Bowery (at Grand St.), www.leechappell.com; 10-4 a.m., $30.
Jackie Beat: In 3-D
“Big & bitter” drag artist Jackie Beat brings what’s being billed as one of the most extreme shows of Gay Pride Week, with explosions of violence, copious sex and gallons of special effects makeup. June 25 & 26 at Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-777-6800; $20 and up.
JUNE 26
18th Annual NYC Dyke March and After Party
Since 1993, this march from Midtown to Washington Square Park has been the prelude to the annual Gay Pride Parade. The party continues at Ginger’s, the march’s only official sponsor, later that night. Bryant Park, West 42nd Street & 5th Avenue; 5.
Choice Cunts: 3rd Annual Pride Party
Ellie Conant’s monthly lezzie party moves to the main floor of Santos Party House this time around to accommodate all of the ladies dancing to DJ sets from Lesbian Van Halen, Huckwild, Sir Yes Sir and headliner Princess Superstar. Santos Party House, 100 Lafayette St. (betw. White & Walker Sts.), 212-584-5492; 9, $20 ($15 with RSVP to thegaysha@gmail.com).
Crystal Waters
The “biggest gay dance party in New York” features a live performance from whatever happened-to-her singer Crystal Waters, as well as top-notch DJs on three floors of dance madness. Providence, 311 W. 57th St. (betw.8th & 9th Aves.), www.fveventsny.com; 10, $15-20.
Front Runners NY Lesbian & Gay Pride Run
Proceeds from the 5-mile run, sponsored by GLBT-affiliated Front Runners, benefit SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Top male and female finishers get prize money. Race starts in Central Park, at West Drive & West 67th St., www.nyrr.org; 9 a.m., $40.
JUNE 27
Dance on the Pier: Dance 24
Dance on the Pier has an international flavor this year, as British DJ outfit Freemasons is set to spin. But they’ll keep the States in the playlist with songs by New York singer Wynter Gordon. Pier 54, West Side Highway & West 13th Street, www.nycpride.org; 4-10:30, $75-100.
Hades Music: The Parade Party
In its third year, this fte takes place 11 floors up as the Parade goes on below, giving partiers great views. Continuous house music and drinks will be flowing. 267 5th Ave. (at E. 29th St.), 347-525-5683, www.theparadeparty.com; noon-7, $31.
