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Welcome...

A Letter...

from the Mayor Dear Friends: Welcome to New Y ork! Our city’ s thriving LGBT community is the largest in the nation and continues to offer up exciting events that attract visitors from around the world. The abundance of LGBT history and the diversity of our people has made New Y ork one of the most vibrant tourist destinations that of fers something for everyone to enjoy.

The Big Apple is home to the finest entertainment, theatr e, shopping, and nightlife options. Whether you choose to enjoy the natural beauty of Central Park, take in the sights and sounds of Br oadway, or explor e the lively streets of our diverse neighborhoods, all five bor oughs present endless opportunities to connect with the LGBT community . This FunMap ® will help new visitors and longtime residents alike navigate New York’s everchanging atmosphere and experience the longstanding inclusiveness of this amazing city.

I extend to you my warmest welcome and hope you enjoy your stay in New York City.

Sincerely,

Bill de Blasio

from the Executive Director Welcome to New Y ork, the most vibrant city on earth!

No trip to New Y ork City is complete without a stop at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center . For over 30 years, The Center has pr ovided quality health and wellness pr ograms in a welcoming space that fosters connections and celebrates our cultural contributions. W e are located at 208 W 13 Street, and we serve as a lifeline for the LGBT community , pr oviding information, resources and support, 365 days a year .

At The Center, we strive to serve the LGBT community with a fullservice, multi-faceted approach to programming, from hosting arts and entertainment events, advocacy gr oups and family gatherings to offering youth, recovery and overall wellness programs. Our staff members ar e her e to pr ovide information to help plan your visit, including the latest on events, workshops, meetings and activities.

Each year, The Center welcomes more than 300,000 visits to our building in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan. We hope you will make The Center your first stop as the gateway to access all that NYC’ s LGBT community has to of fer. To lear n mor e about our work, please visit www.gaycenter.org.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Sincerely,

Mayor

Glennda Testone Executive Director, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Greetings... from the NGLCCNY Welcome to our city, one of the most inclusive and embracing cities in North America, wher e our history is steeped in the social movements to advocate full acceptance for the LGBT community thr oughout society!

Although there is no one organization that r epresents all LGBT people and their interests, many have their roots right here in New York, where the focus is on social- and cultural-equality, political activism, and economic development.

One such organization, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commer ce New Y ork (NGLCCNY), www.NGLCCNY.org, pr ovides valuable business development opportunities, financial access and educational r esources to LGBT and allied businesses in the New York Metro area. As the official Metro New York af filiate chamber, NGLCCNY is the voice of thousands of LGBT owned businesses and actively pr omotes and cr eates supplier diversity and pr ocurement opportunities for its gr owing base of corporate partners and business members.

Whether you are a visitor or r esident, we invite you to participate in our activities and search our Business Directory for services or pr oducts provided by LGBT and allied business and corporate members.

It is through your engagement, and economic power , that we str engthen our LGBT community, one dollar at a time.

Again, our members and corporate partners would like to thank you for your patr onage, and welcome you to New Y ork City! Enjoy your time here!

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ew York City is home to mor e than 8 million people and stands as the world’ s dynamic center for the financial, media, advertising and fashion industries. Complementing these powerhouse industries ar e fine dining, visual and performing arts, shopping and nightlife that would impr ess even the most discriminating traveler . The city is divided into 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Br onx, and Staten Island. New York City is often r eferred to as simply “The City .”

This New Y ork City FunMap ® will help you explor e the gay and lesbian side of “The City” so you can have a thrilling time.

The gay movement in NYC has gr own ceaselessly , with the annual Heritage of Pride, Pride March, Rally, Dance and Pridefest.

New York City has always been known for it’s annual events and happenings that keep gay and lesbian life thriving year r ound.

New Y ork City is a sightseer’ s mecca and a trip to the Big Apple is not complete without seeing some of the world famous local sights, including the Statue of Liberty , Empir e State Building, Rockefeller and Lincoln Centers, Times Square, Central Park, Riverside Park and the UN. Don’ t forget to visit the many diverse neighborhoods of Manhattan, including Chelsea, Greenwich V illage, East V illage, Hell’s Kitchen, Chinatown and the Financial District. This is only a small sampling of the endless opportunities travelers fr om all over the world will find for fun and excitement here in New York City.

Trains, subways, buses, taxis, limousines, helicopters and ferries will get you anywhere you want to go, both in and out of the city . If the never -ending action becomes a little overwhelming, r elaxation can be sought at nearby Fir e Island.

This beautiful beach oasis will calm your nerves and take your mind away from the hustle and bustle of the city .

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New York City FunMap including Fire Island 2014 Second Edition Welcome 4-7 New York City Overview Map 5 Accommodations 10-15 Dining 16-19 Nightlife 20-23 Resources, Shopping & Services 24-27 Manhattan & Nightlife Map 28-31 Chelsea, East & West Village Maps 32-34 Hells Kitchen/Theater District Map 36-37 Theater/Shows 35, 38 & 46 Brooklyn & Harlem Features 40-41 & 42-43 Events 44-46 Spotlight on Culture 47 Attractions 48-51 Fire Island 52-55 publisher: Alan H. Beck marketing: Tom Hecker design: Brian L. Pelton

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Colonial House Inn

212-243-9669

318 West 22nd Street www.colonialhouseinn.com

ACCOMMODATIONS

Built in the 1850's the Colonial House Inn is a fine example of the type of architecture that has made Chelsea one of the most popular neighborhoods in New York. Early in 1985, Mr . Cheren began r enovating 318 W. 22nd Str eet in order to transform the building into a guesthouse. Although the Colonial House Inn opened for business in 1985, renovations continued through 1991. For eight years running, the Inn has been the r ecipient of the Out and About Editor's Choice A ward for gay specific accommodations setting new standar ds for quality, amenities, and service.

2 Comfort Inn Midtown West

212-586-0400

548 West 48th Street www.comfortinnmw.com Comfort Inn Midtown W est is located two blocks fr om the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and between the hottest gay & lesbian neighborhoods in NYC, Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen. Guests ar e within walking distance fr om all that Midtown has to of fer, including world-famous r estaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and more. Surrounding neighborhoods & attractions include Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, Times Square, Broadway Theater District, Macy's/Herald Square, Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building.

3 Comfort Inn Times Square South

212-268-3040

305 West 39th Street www.comfortnyc.com Comfort Inn Times Square South is located steps away from Times Square & the Broadway Theater District. Guests are within walking distance from all that NYC has to of fer, including world-famous r estaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and mor e. Hell's Kitchen, one of the hottest gay and lesbian neighborhoods in the city, is a short from the hotel. Surrounding and attractions include, T imes Squar e, the Br oadway Theater District, Macy's/Herald Squar e, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center , Central Park and the list goes on.

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311 West 39th Street www.Elementhotels.com/TimesSquareFunMaps Welcome to Element. Fr om Br oadway theater to big business and world-class dining, Element New Y ork T imes Squar e W est has the best of midtown Manhattan on our doorstep. ItĂ­s a short walk to Madison Squar e Garden, Bryant Park, and much more. Maintain your balance. Our state-of-the-art fitness center, and healthy food options all help you be at your best. Bright and open multipurpose public spaces ar e inspiring settings for work, play , socializing, and unwinding. Energize in a smarter space. Our open-flow guest rooms are designed to meet all your needs, with fully-equipped kitchens, the signature Heavenly BedÂŽ, and more, all thoughtfully arranged to r ejuvenate you for work or play.

5 Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Brooklyn by Marriott 718-522-4000 181 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn www.marriott.com/nycbf Nestled in the vibrant heart of Br ooklyn and designed with a commitment to elegance, this hotel sets a new standar d for Fairfield Inn hotels. Enjoy the spacious atrium lobby and r ooftop gardens with views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. The convenient location puts you steps fr om the subway to Manhattan, downtown Br ooklyn and Metr oTech Center . Explor e nearby attractions or dine at local popular r estaurants. No matter how you spend the day, the refined comforts of the Fairfield Inn & Suites New Y ork Brooklyn await.

6 GEM Hotel Chelsea, The

212-675-1911

300 West 22nd Street www.thegemhotel.com/chelsea Stylish Chelsea has become the world headquarters for high-profile art galleries.

Charming brownstone and tr ee-lined streets make str olling a pleasur e by day .

And old warehouse buildings pulsate after dark as the city's hottest nightclubs.

In the midst of it all you'll find The GEM Hotel Chelsea, an ideal choice when seeking exceptional New Y ork hotels, hospitable service in an unpr etentious, accessible and sustainable manner . Enjoy stunning accommodations at our Chelsea New York City hotel, friendly service, and accessibility to all the top picks in dining, shopping, entertainment and mor e.

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7 GEM Hotel Midtown West, The

212-967-7206

449 West 36th Street www.theGEMhotel.com/LGBT A neighborhood boutique hotel two blocks fr om the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and between the hottest gay & lesbian neighborhoods in NYC, Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen. Guests ar e within walking distance fr om all that Midtown has to offer, including world-famous restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and more. All r ooms are smoke-free and include; iPod docking stations, flat panel televisions, bottled water and bath r obes. Additional featur ed hotel services include; nightly turndown, complimentary WiFi and local telephone calls.

8 GEM Hotel SoHo, The

212-358-8844

135 East Houston Street www.theGEMhotel.com/LGBT A neighborhood boutique hotel bordering the hot and trendy neighborhoods of the Lower East Side and SoHo. Along beautiful cobblestone str eets, the best NYC shopping, downtown nightlife, restaurants and art galleries offer an intersection of life, luxury, and the latest fashions housed in historic cast-ir on buildings lined with glass-bottle sidewalks. The only thing that may be mor e attractive than the architecture is the people wandering down the str eets. All r ooms are smoke-free and include; iPod docking stations, flat panel televisions, cor dless phones, bottled water and bath robes. Additional featured hotel services include; nightly turndown, complimentary WiFi and local telephone calls.

9 The Jade Hotel Greenwich Village

212-375-1300

52 West 13th Street www.thejadenyc.com A boutique neighborhood hotel for the experiential travelers seeking an authentic NYC experience. Situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, The Jade Hotel embodies the energy and individuality of the V illage lifestyle while reflecting its charm & history . Additionally, The Jade Hotel featur es the Grape & V ine r estaurant and bar . Complimentary in-r oom Saratoga bottled water , turndown service, WiFi, and fitness center.

10 Westin New York Grand Central

212-490-8900

212 East 42nd Street www.westinnewyorkgrandcentral.com Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, this all-new W estin hotel in NYC offers modern features and unmatched service for an exceptional stay . Unwind in one of 774 spacious guest rooms or suites; treat yourself to a delicious dish at THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen, NYC; or stay energized in our 3,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art W estinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio. Enrich your stay even mor e by treating yourself to a few of our W estin signatur e amenities. Whether you’r e here for business or pleasure, experience the Westin Difference!

11 Washington Jefferson Hotel

212-246-7550

318 West 51st Street www.wjhotel.com The Washington Jefferson is a gay friendly boutique hotel of 135 r ooms located on 51st Street between 8 and 9 avenues, NYC, right in the heart of Hell’ s Kitchen bustling nightlife. The W ashington Jefferson offers attentive service and stylish rooms. Walk in showers, complimentary wir eless Inter net access, Fr ette linens and towels, I-pod docking stations ar e a few of the amenities of fered to complete your perfect stay . Since we ar e a small boutique pr operty, no guest goes unnoticed at the WJ Hotel. Intimacy and friendliness ar e our trademarks; personalized service is our promise.

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TAG-APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS New York 70 Park Avenue Hotel 70 Park Avenue at 38th Street Chelsea Pines Inn 317 West 14th Street Comfort Inn Times Square South 305 West 39th Street Conrad New York 102 North End Avenue Courtyard Manhattan Upper East Side 410 East 92nd Street Courtyard Marriott LaGuardia Hotel 90-10 Ditmas Boulevard Courtyard New York Manhattan / Fifth Avenue 3 East 40th Street Courtyard New York Manhattan / Midtown East 866 3rd Avenue Crowne Plaza Times Square 1605 Broadway DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan 569 Lexington Avenue DoubleTree by Hilton Times Square 1568 Broadway Duane Street Hotel 130 Duane Street Element by Westin Times Square 311 W 39th Street Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel 851 Avenue of the Americas Gild Hall 15 Gold Street Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square North 851 Eighth Avenue Hilton Garden Inn New York West 63 West 35th Street Hilton Garden Inn Times Square 790 Eighth Avenue Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas Hilton New York Fashion District 126 West 26th Street Hilton Times Square 234 West 42nd Street Hotel 373 Fifth Avenue 373 Fifth Avenue Hotel Mela Times Square 120 West 44th Street Hyatt Union Square New York 134 Fourth Avenue Ink 48, a Kimpton Hotel 653 11th Avenue at 48th JW Marriott Essex House New York 160 Central Park South King & Grove 29 East 29th Street Loews Regency Hotel, New York 540 Park Avenue Manhattan at Times Square 790 7th Avenue Manhattan Club 200 West 56th Street Millenium Hilton 55 Church Street New York Marriott Downtown 85 West Street New York Marriott East Side 525 Lexington Avenue New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway Novotel New York 226 West 52nd Street NYLO New York City 2178 Broadway Park Central New York 870 7th Avenue Quality Inn - Midtown West 442 West 36th Street Refinery Hotel New York 63 West 38th Street Renaissance New York Hotel 57 130 East 57th Street Renaissance NY Hotel Times Square 2 Times Square / 714 Seventh Residence Inn by Marriott Times Square 1033 Ave. of the Americas Smyth Tribeca, A Thompson Hotel 85 West Broadway The Carlyle Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel 35 East 76th Street The Gem Hotel - Chelsea 300 West 22nd Street The Gem Hotel - Midtown West 449 West 36th Street The Gem Hotel - SoHo 135 E Houston Street The Jade Hotel Greenwich Village 52 West 13th Street The Lexington New York City 511 Lexington Avenue The Mark 25 East 77th Street The MAve NYC 62 Madison Avenue The Michelangelo 152 West 51st Street The Milford 700 Eighth Avenue The Muse Hotel 130 West 46th Street The OUT NYC 510 West 52nd Street The Quin 101 West 57th Street The Sherry-Netherland 781 Fifth Avenue Trump International Hotel & Tower One Central Park West W New York - Downtown 123 Washington Street Warwick New York Hotel 65 West 54th Street WestHouse 201 West 55th Street Westin New York At Times Square 270 West 43rd Street Wyndham Garden Hotel Manhattan - Chelsea West 37 W 24th St

212-973-2400 212-929-1023 212-268-3040 212-945-0100 212-410-6777 718-446-4886 212-447-1500 212-644-1300 212-977-4000 212-752-7000 212-719-1600 212-964-4600 877-353-6368 212-564-4567 212-232-7700 212-581-4100 212-594-3310 212-581-7000 212-586-7000 212-858-5888 212-840-8222 800-237-8918 212-710-7000 212-253-1234 212-757-0088 212-247-0300 800-804-4480 800-235-6397 212-581-3300 888-692-2121 212-693-2001 212-385-4900 212-755-4000 212-398-1900 212-315-0100 212-362-1100 212-247-8000 212-714-6699 646-664-0310 212-753-8841 212-765-7676 800-331-3131 212-587-7000 212-744-1600 212-675-1911 212-967-7206 212-358-8844 212-375-1300 212-755-4400 866-744-4300 212-532-7373 212-765-0505 888-352-3650 212-485-2400 212-947-2999 212-245-7846 877-743-7710 212-299-1000 646-826-8600 212-247-2700 212-707-4888 866-837-4183 212-243-0800

Brooklyn Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Brooklyn 181 3rd Avenue King & Grove Williamsburg 160 North 12th Street New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams St., Brooklyn NU Hotel - Brooklyn 85 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Cafeteria Chelsea Square Restaurant Cola's Dallas Barbeque Dish Restaurant, The East of Eighth El Cid Elmo Intermezzo Lasagna Restaurant New Venus Restaurant Pad Thai Noodle Lounge Peryiali Restivo Ristorante Rocking Horse Cafe Seven Bar & Grill The Rail Line Diner

119 Seventh Avenue 368 West 23rd Street 148 Eighth Avenue 261 Eighth Avenue 201 Eighth Avenue 254 West 23rd Street 174 8th Avenue 156 Seventh Avenue 202 Eighth Avenue 196 Eighth Avenue 252 8th Avenue 114 Eighth Avenue 35 West 20th Street 209 Seventh Avenue 182 Eighth Avenue 350 7th Avenue 400 West 23rd Street

212-414-1717 212-691-5400 212-633-8020 212-462-0001 212-352-9800 212-352-0075 212-524-6818 212-337-8000 212-929-3433 212-242-4551 212-243-0980 212-691-6226 212-463-7890 212-366-4133 212-463-9511 212-967-1919 212-924-3709

141 5th Avenue 970 Manhattan Avenue 215 Court Street 53 6th Avenue 1014 Fulton Street 220 Conover Street 787 Union Street 238 Court Street 295 5th Avenue 164 Bedford Avenue

718-230-3805 718-609-2416 718-222-3484 718-938-3235 718-636-1260 718-797-2297 718-783-3800 718-596-3458 718-965-1108 347-725-4793

212 East 42nd Street 227 East 56th Street 243 East 53rd Street

212-490-8900 212-675-7710 212-308-8882

132 Second Avenue 77 St. Marks Place 178 Second Avenue 97 St. Marks Place

212-777-5574 212-777-2537 212-995-0900 212-674-9302

Brooklyn Bogota Latin Bistro Greenpoint Joya Kaz An Nou Outpost Red Hook Rose Water Restaurant Sam’s Song Sweet Chick

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East Side 10 LCL Bar & Kitchen, The Lips Luna Piena Ristorante Italiano

East Village Dallas Barbeque La Palapa Pangea Yaffa Cafe

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Harlem For a full list of Harlem Dining and other business listings see page 43t

Hell's Kitchen Five Napkin Burger Gossip Bar & Restaurant 24 Poulette

630 Ninth Avenue 733 Ninth Avenue 790 Ninth Avenue

212-757-2277 212-265-2720 212-956-9488

621 9th Avenue 762 Ninth Avenue 462 Ninth Avenue 320 West 46th Street 344 W. 52nd Street 234 West 42nd Street 352 West 44th Street 679 Ninth Avenue 686 Ninth Avenue 125 West 44th Street 325 West 51st Street

212-315-4582 212-489-0810 212-971-8530 212-315-1100 212-315-2777 646-495-2015 212-399-4141 212-977-1588 212-245-6060 212-869-2849 212-399-9265

1265 Third Avenue 1226 Lexington Avenue

212-772-9393 212-288-0057

200 West 70th Street 27 West 72 Street

212-873-7411 212-873-2004

113 Greenwich Avenue 597 Hudson Street 519 Hudson Street 99 7th Avenue South 605 Hudson Street 57 Jane Street 569 Hudson Street 626 Hudson Street 314 West 11th Street 87 Seventh Avenue South 225 West 12th Street

212-727-0584 212-206-1100 212-633-1133 212-645-0600 212-255-4406 212-206-7577 212-242-6200 212-255-5699 212-620-0393 212-691-7885 212-691-0303

Midtown / West Side 25 44 SW Ristorante & Martini Bar Arriba! Arriba!

Aura Thai Fusion Cuisine B. Smith Restaurant Bamboo 52 43 Dave & Buster's Etcetera Etcetera Hell's Kitchen Ristorante Amarone Trattoria Dopo Teatro Vice Versa

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Upper East Side Dallas Barbeque Lexington Candy Shop

Upper West Side Cafe Luxembourg Dallas Barbeque

West Village Benny's Burritos Bus Stop Cafe Cowgirl Garage Restaurant and Cafe La Ripaille Móle Philip Marie 26 Pizzetteria Brunetti Spotted Pig Sushi Samba Seven 27 Village Den Restaurant

Jamaica Resorts World Casino Rockaway Blvd, Queens rwnewyork.com 718-215-2828

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FEATURED NIGHTLIFE 32 Billie's Black

NIGHTLIFE

212-280-2248

271 West 119th Street / Harlem www.billiesblack.com Hours: Tues-Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun Noon-8pm, Closed Mon Billie’s draws an eclectic crowd of singles, families, smart tourists and locals drawn by a reputation for amazing food, phenomenal shows and a great atmosphere.

TAGS: groumet soul, food, cocktails, live music, food and drink specials, events, catering...

33 Boxers HK

212-951-1518

742 9th Avenue / Hell’s Kitchen www.boxersnyc.com Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-4am, Sat-Sun 1pm-4am BoxersHK Gay Sports Bar has an open rooftop terrace, DJ’s on two levels, HD TV’s, pool table, beers on tap & NYC’s Best Happy Hour.

TAGS: lounge, bar, TVs, pool table, digital video wall, private parties, roof deck, happy hour...

34 Boxers NYC

212-255-5082

37 West 20th Street / Chelsea www.boxersnyc.com Hours: Mon-Thur 4pm-2am, Fri 4pm-4am, Sat-Sun 1pm-4am BoxersNYC Gay Sports Bar in Chelsea has a great outdoor patio, pool tables, HUGE HD TV’s, brick oven pizza and NYC’s Best Happy Hour.

TAGS: sports bar, happy hour, outdoor space, pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer, TVs...

35 Cock, The 29 Second Avenue / East Village www.thecockbar.com Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-4am

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NYC’s favorite bar and club in the East Village featuring Happy Hours, Go-Go Boys, Alternative dance music, and nightly Parties since 1998.

TAGS: Go-go boys, Alternative, East Village…

36 Shadow Boxers

212-719-1200

215 West 40th Street / Midtown-Theater District www.shadowboxersbar.com Hours: Mon-Thur 4pm-2am, Fri 4pm-4am, Sat-Sun 1pm-4am New name, new atmosphere! Shadow Boxers the newest upscale sports bar in New York City!

Offering new wide screens, new pool table, an outside terrace, The Man Cave & a delicious menu!

TAGS: sports bar, happy hour, outdoor space, pool tables, food, beer, TVs...

37 Ty’s

212-741-9641

114 Christopher Street / West Village www.tysbarnyc.com Hours: Mon–Fri 2pm–4am, Sat–Sun 1pm–4am In business since 1972, Ty's has remained popular with locals & visitors for decades. The laid-back and comfortable space is known for its friendly bartenders and relaxed t-shirts & jeans clad crowd.

TAGS: neighborhood bar, bear bar, 30 and up crowd…

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NYC NIGHTLIFE BY NEIGHBORHOOD Brooklyn Bembe Branded Saloon Counting Room Galapagos Art Space Ginger’s Bar Happyfun Hideaway Langston’s Metropolitan Outpost Output R Bar The Abbey This n’ That

81 South 6th Street 603 Vanderbilt Avenue 44 Berry Street #D 16 Main Street 363 Fifth Avenue 1211 Myrtle Avenue 1073 Atlantic Avenue 559 Lorimer Street 1014 Fulton Street 74 Wythe Avenue 451 Meeker Avenue 536 Driggs Avenue 108 North 6th Street

718-387-5389 718-484-8704 718-599-1860 718-222-8500 718-788-0924 917-999-8282 718-622-5183 718-599-4444 718-636-1260 ouputclub.com 718-486-6116 718-599-4400 718-599-5959

20 West 20th Street 275 West 22nd Street 37 West 20th Street 554 West 28th Street 301 West 39th Street 223 West 19th Street 167 Eighth Avenue 525 West 29th Street 157 West 24th Street

212-633-1199 212-645-8613 212-255-5082 646-473-1866 212-631-0588 212-929-1085 212-337-2439 212-268-5580 212-604-0212

Chelsea 20 Club, The VIP Club Barracuda 34 Boxers NYC Eagle NYC, The Escuelita G Lounge Gym Sportsbar Secret Lounge XES Lounge

East Side Bemelman's Bar At The Carlyle Hotel 35 East 76th Street Brandy's Piano Bar 235 East 84th Street Evolve 221 East 58th Street Lips 227 East 56th Street Tool Box 1742 Second Avenue Townhouse Bar, The 236 East 58th Street Uncle Charlie’s 139 East 45th Street

212-744-1600 212-744-4949 212-355-3395 212-675-7710 212-348-1288 212-754-4649 646-476-9532

East Village Boiler Room, The 35 Cock, The Eastern Bloc Nowhere Phoenix Queen Vic

86 East 4th Street 29 Second Avenue 505 East 6th Street 322 East 14th Street (1st Ave) 447 East 13th Street 68 Second Avenue

212-254-7536 212-777-6254 212-777-2555 212-477-4744 212-477-9979 917-262-0512

Harlem 32 Billie’s Black

271 West 119th St., Harlem 212-280-2248

Hell's Kitchen Bamboo 52 344 West 52nd Street Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge 642 Tenth Avenue Barrage 401 West 47th Street 33 Boxers HK 742 9th Avenue BPM 512 West 42nd Street Fairytail Lounge 500 W 48th Street Flaming Saddles Saloon 793 9th Avenue Hardware Bar 697 10th Avenue Industry 355 West 52nd Street Ninth Avenue Saloon 656 Ninth Avenue Posh 405 West 51st Street Providence (Friday Nights) 311 West 57th Street Ritz Lounge, The 369 West 46th Street 36 Shadow Boxers 215 West 40th Street Stage 48 605 West 48th Street The Blue Bar at the Algonquin Hotel 59 West 44th Street Therapy 348 West 52nd Street

212-315-2777 917-388-2897 212-586-9390 212-951-1518 212-239-2999 646-684-3897 212-713-0481 212-924-9885 646-476-2747 212-307-1503 212-957-2222 212-307-0062 212-333-4177 212-719-1200 212-957-1800 212-840-6800 212-397-1700

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Upper West Side Castro Suite Bar

104 Dyckman Street 992 Amsterdam Avenue

646-388-4067 212-222-4600

57 Grove Street 76 Christopher Street 281 West 12th Street 61 Christopher Street 115 Christopher Street 438 Hudson Street 159 West 10th Street 59 Grove Street 80 Grove Street 8 Christopher Street 185 Christopher Street 53 Christopher Street 114 Christopher Street

212-675-6879 212-633-1986 212-243-9041 212-255-5438 212-627-2044 212-924-3347 212-243-1928 212-243-9323 212-924-3558 212-929-9291 212-675-1864 212-488-2705 212-741-9641

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West Village Arthur's Tavern Boots & Saddle Cubbyhole, The Duplex, The Hangar, The Henrietta Hudson Julius Marie's Crisis Monster, The Pieces Rockbar NYC Stonewall 37 Ty's

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RESOURCES AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) www.aidshealth.org Callen-Lorde Community Health Center 356 West 18th Street Gay Men's Health Crisis Hotline 119 West 24th Street 40 LGBT Community Center, The 208 West 13th Street NGLCCNY 6 East 39th Street NYC & Company www.nycgo.com NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project www.avp.org

RESOURCES

323-860-5200 212-271-7200 800-243-7692 212-620-7310 646-383-6043 212-484-1200 212-714-1141

SHOPPING & SERVICES Adult Entertainment / Products 41 Les Hommes Book Shop Pleasure Chest, The Rainbow Station The Blue Store 42 Unicorn

217B West 80th St, 2nd Floor 212-580-2445 156 Seventh Avenue South 212-242-2158 207 Eighth Avenue 212-924-0591 206 Eighth Avenue 212-924-8315 277C West 22nd Street 212-924-2921

Attractions For a full list of Attractions see pages 48-51 9/11 Memorial & Museum 1 Albany Street CityPASS www.citypass.com 43 Dave & Buster's 234 West 42nd Street Intrepid Sea & Air Museum 1 Intrepid Square 12th Ave at 46th 44 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art 26 Wooster St Madame Tussauds New York 234 West 42nd Street Museum of Sex 233 Fifth Avenue National Museum of LGBT History 208 West 13th Street

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Entertainment / Recreation 43 Dave & Buster's 234 West 42nd Street 646-495-2015 Resorts World Casino Rockaway Blvd, Queens rwnewyork.com 718-215-2828 Quad Cinema 34 W 13th St (Bet. 5th & 6th) 212-255-2243

Events For a full list of Events see pages 44-47 AIDS Walk New York www.aidswalk.net Brooklyn Pride www.brooklynpride.org Harlem Pride www.harlempride.org NYC Pride – Heritage of Pride www.nycpride.org

212-807-WALK 347-889-7719 347-846-0362 212-80-PRIDE

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Chelsea Piers Health Club & Spa Pier 60 & Hudson River David Barton Gym - Chelsea 215 W. 23rd Street David Barton Gym - Uptown 30 East 85th Street New York Athletic Club 180 Central Park South New York Sports Club 2162 Broadway Steel Gym 146 West 23rd Street

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Shopping Barney’s Bergdorf Goodman Bloomingdale’s East East Bloomingdale’s SoHo Conway’s Gifted Jeffrey London Boutique Lord & Taylor Macy’s Saks Fifth Avenue

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Tattoos / Piercings Sacred Tattoo

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Theater / Performing Arts Atlantic Theatre Company 336 West 20th Street 50 Drunk Shakespeare (at Quinns Bar & Grill) 365 West 44th St 51 iLuminate (at New World Stages) 340 West 50th Street John Houseman Theater 450 West 42nd Street Naked Boys Singing (Kirk Theatre) 410 West 42nd Street New York City Ballet 20 Lincoln Center Plaza New York City Gay Men’s Chorus www.nycgmc.org Roundabout Theatre Company www.roundabouttheatre.org Second Stage Theatre 305 W 43rd St (W of 8th Ave) SpotCo NYC Palace Theatre 512 7th Avenue 52 Stomp (at the Orpheum Theatre) 126 2nd Avenue 53 The Belle of Amherst (at Westside Theatre) 407 W 43rd St 54 Wayra Fuerza Bruta NYC (at Daryl Roth Theatre) 101 E 15th St

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Penn Station, 400 W 31st St. 800-USA-RAIL www.mta.info/lirr 718-217-LIRR www.mta.info/mnr/ 212-532-4900 www.orbitz.com

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours 89 South Street Central Park Bike Tours 203 West 58th Street City Sights NY 4725 27th Street CityPASS www.citypass.com Gay & Lesbian Art Gallery Walking Tours 526 West 26th Street Hornblower Cruises Pier 40 (at Westside Hwy & Houston St) Liberty Helicopters 6 East River Piers Manhattan by Sail 255 Broadway Source Events www.sourceevents.com Zenbiz Travel www.zenbiztravel.com

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sn't everyone fr om Br ooklyn? Y ou do know someone from Br ooklyn, don’ t you? The iconic Br ooklyn accent, you've heard of it…. Right? “Two cents plain”, Brooklyn Heights, Flatbush and Canarsie ar e synonymous with its name.

Brooklyn holds a fascination unlike any of the other five Boroughs. It was the home to the famous Br ooklyn Dodgers… Now it’ s the home of the Br ooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Brooklyn Museum. Brooklyn is where New York City meets the Atlantic Ocean and some of its most memorable attractions ar e its Beaches. Coney Island, with rides, a boardwalk and Nathan’s, provide fun for all.

Brooklyn is the largest of New Y ork's five bor oughs in population; its neighborhoods are walk-able and you'll find history, arts, music, dance and lots of wonderful peoplewatching ther e. T ake a walk on the Br ooklyn Pr omenade and enjoy the most fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline. Don't forget the all the gastr onomical wonders restaurants in Br ooklyn have to of fer, as well as the wide selection of night-time entertainment in it’s bars & clubs.

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arlem. When you come to New York City, going to Harlem will be a new discovery of the word “renaissance”. Today, the Harlem community acknowledges its r oots and moves forward as an ever-changing neighborhood.

The past held amazing talent at the Apollo Theatr e. There is a vibrant shopping ar ea along 125th Str eet. The Schomburg Center for Resear ch in Black Cultur e and Grant’ s Tomb, hold secrets of the Harlem community . These ar e must stops on your route through Harlem. Walk 125 Street River to River and your life will change for ever.

Many ethnic neighborhoods within the neighborhood of Harlem make the ar ea lively and vibrant. Harlem Pride, in late June and the many street festivals are events not to be missed.

Today, enjoy new shops, tr endy r estaurants, excellent services and fun things to do, both day and night, they all await you in Harlem. Easy access by subway , cab and even a good walk through Central Park, leads you to the doorstep of Harlem. For those coming acr oss fr om New Jersey , take the George Washington Bridge, only one of the many wonders of Harlem.

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2331 12th Avenue 271 West 119th St., Harlem 2241 1st Avenue 231 Lenox Ave nue 321 Lenox Avenue 3612 Broadway 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd 310 Lenox Avenue 328 Malcolm X Boulevard

917-507-0000 212-280-2248 212-348-2703 212-66 CHERI 212-510-8552 212-939-9404 212-234-2344 212-792-9001 212-996-0660

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MAY Equality Forum

The New York Times Travel Show January 23rd – 25th, 2015 Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street, New York 800-322-9332 www.nyttravelshow.com Where to go on your next trip? Open your mind to the possibilities as you get a closer look at the hundreds of places featured at the show: domestic and inter national hot spots, familiar favorites, and those under the-radar escapes that ar e still r elatively crowd-free.

MAR The Original GLBT Expo March 14th – 15th, 2015 Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York 800-243-9774 originalglbtexpo.com For over 18 years, the EXPO has helped to present the finest pr oducts & services available to the GLBT consumer . Starting in 1993, the EXPO has generated over $80,000,000 of dollars spent within the Greater T ri-State ar ea. This includes the GLBT friendly companies fr om every industry, both large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies. They have all discover ed the GLBT Community is affluent, brand-loyal, well educated and business minded. It is the truest of definition of "THE PERFECT NICHE MARKET".

The Black Party Weekend March 21st, 2015 Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd St, NY other Locations TBA 212-674-8541 www.theblackparty.com One of gay New Y ork’s largest attended, most anticipated and highly pr omoted events. Is considered the Father of all large circuit parties and with mor e than 4,000 attendees remains one of the biggest gay dance parties in the world. It is known and respected world wide for its notorious productions and continues to r etain its reputation for cutting edge innovation and staging, superstar inter national DJs, world class performances and its legendary “strange live acts”.

APR The NYC Gay Travel Expo Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on April 27th, 2014) New York University, Kimmel Center 70 Washington Square South, NY, NY www.glbttravelexpo.com The New Y ork City Gay T ravel Expo is an exciting new event wher e you can lear n about new travel destinations, r ediscover old ones, find glbt friendly travel providers and get information to plan your next vacation. Exhibitors will include: airlines, hotels, cruise lines, car r ental companies, resorts, exotic destinations, convention and visitors bur eaus. Everyone of them reaching out to the glbt consumer.

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Official 2015 dates TBA EVENT (Previously May 1st – 4th, 2014) Various locations in Philadelphia, PA www.equalityforum.com Equality Forum pr esents annually the largest national and inter national GLBT civil rights forum. The Equality Forum includes over 50 pr ograms, parties and special events with no r egistration fr ee and all substantive pr ograms for fr ee.

Featured events include National Equality Rally at Independence Hall, Art Exhibit, Int’l Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center , SundayOUT! str eet festival & much more.

AIDS Walk New York Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on May 18th, 2014) Central Park, New York, NY 212-807-WALK www.aidswalk.net/newyork

GayFest NYC Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on May 23rd - Jun 16th, 13) at Abington Theatre Company 212-868-5570 www.gayfestnyc.com The month-long theatr e festival is the country’s premier festival of new works by LGBT authors or that spotlights gayfriendly subject matter.

JUN Queens Pride Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously June 1st, 2014 12pm-6pm) 89th St & 37th Ave, Jackson Heights 718-228-7599, www.queenspride.org Queens is New Y ork’s largest bor ough geographically and has several gay neighborhoods including Astoria, Woodside and Jackson Heights. The annual pride celebration is held in Jackson Heights with a parade down 37th Avenue.

Brooklyn Pride Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on June 9th – 14th, 2014) Prospect Park, Park Slope, New York (9th Street and Prospect Park West) 718-928-3320, brooklynpride.org Held in Park Slope, one of NYC’ s most concentrated lesbian neighborhoods, the Brooklyn Pride Parade is the Northeast’ s only pride parade held at night. Ther e is also a festival and events that include an Interfaith Service, a Pride Reception at Borough Hall, a 5K Pride Run, and an Official After Party.

Long Island Pride June 13th, 2015 (1PM) Main Street to Heckscher Park, Huntington, Long Island 631-225-2726, liprideparade.com The Parade has become one of the largest outside of NYC in New Y ork State and is held along Main Str eet in Huntington Village. The Festival in the Park is the crown jewel of the Pride Day Celebration, featuring all-live entertainment, food courts, community information booths, vendors of all kinds and much mor e.

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Events Broadway Bares

Staten Island LGBT Pride Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously July 12th, 2014 12-5pm) Through the streets of St. George www.silgbtcenter.org Parade starts on Central A ve at Slosson Terrace and winds thr ough the str eets of St. George! (just a few steps fr om the Staten Island Ferry). The festival will be in Tompkinsville Park (right next to the Staten Island LGBT Community Center).

Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on June 22nd, 2014) Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd St, NY 212-840-0770, broadwaybares.com

Folsom Street East Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously June 22nd, 2014 2-7pm) 28th St, btwn 10th & 11th Ave, NY www.folsomstreeteast.org The largest outdoor fetish str eet festival on the easter n coast, bringing thousands of sexy kinksters out onto the str eets of NYC on a summer after noon to celebrate sexual diversity & expression.

Bronx Pride & Health Fair

Harlem Pride June 21st – 28th, 2015 Jackie Robinson Park, New York, NY www.harlempride.org/ Each year, during the last weekend in June, pride celebration consists of a VIP Launch Party, Harlem Pride Day Celebration, and a Harlem Pride Family Day. Since 2010, Harlem Pride has expanded to include monthly seminars and workshops, social events, and other community outreach activities.

New York City Pride Week June 23rd+26th-28th, 2015 Various locations around NYC 212-80-PRIDE, www.nycpride.org Heritage of Pride is a wholly volunteer managed, non-partisan, tax-exempt, notfor-profit corporation that organizes LGBT Pride events in NYC to commemorate & celebrate the Stonewall Riots.

JUL New York Musical Theatre Festival Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on July 7th – 27th, 2014) 212-664-0979, www.nymf.org Now the largest musical theatr e event in America. The pr eeminent site for launching new musicals and discovering new talent. Mor e than 85 festival shows have gone on to pr oductions on and of fBroadway.

Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on July 19th, 2014) Baretto Point Park, Bronx, NY, NY 718-292-4368 bronxpride2014.eventbrite.com

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NewFest: NYC LGBT Film Fest.

Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on July 24th – 29th, 2014 SVA Theatre, 333 W 23rd Street, NY between 8th & 9th Avenues 646-290-8136, www.newfest.org As New Y ork City's pr emier LGBT film organization, NewFest empowers, educates, entertains, and pr ovokes the culturally rich & diverse communities of the gr eater metr opolitan r egion.

NewFest's year -round pr ogramming includes NewFest: The NY Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival, one of the most compr ehensive showcases of international LGBT film/video in the world.

The first gay art museum in the world!

NOV MIX NYC: The New York Queer Experimental Film Festival November 11th – 16th, 2014 Theater for the New City 151 1st Avenue, New York, NY 212-742-8880, www.mixnyc.org Mix, New Y ork's Experimental Film & Video Festival, was founded over a decade ago as an alter native to mainstr eam gay fests. Now entering its second decade, Mix continues to pr omote queer works that confr ont conventional cinema & break new ground.

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Museum Programs • 6-8 major exhibitions annually • Collection of over 22,000 objects • Events, lectures, readings, seminars • Tours • Research library • Membership program • And much, much more www.LeslieLohman.org Museum Hours: Tues – Sat 12–6 pm, Thurs 12-8 pm Closed Monday and All Major Holidays Admission to the Museum is FREE Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art 26 Wooster St, New York, NY (Btwn Grand & Canal) 212-431-2609 | info@leslielohman.org 47

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Attractions 9/11 Memorial & Museum 1 Albany Street 212-266-5211 www.911memorialmuseum.org A national tribute of r emembrance and honor to the men, women and childr en killed in the terr or attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993.

American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street A must-see destination for people of all ages, featuring the new Rose Center for Earth and Space, the most sophisticated facility of its kind in the world, which includes the new Hayden Planetarium, Hall of the Universe, and Hall of Planet Earth. Don't miss the world-famous Dinosaur, Ocean Life, and Meteorite Halls.

Shop in four stor es for gifts fr om around the the natural world & the universe.

Carnegie Hall The Archives are open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm, by appointment only 212-903-9629 West 57th Street & 7th Ave. Since 1891, this hall has been host to an array of individual performers, musicians and musical groups. From the Vienna and the Berlin Philharmonic to Y o-Yo Ma and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, virtually all the greats have been here at one point or another.

Chelsea Piers Sports Complex Off Hudson River, Between 18th & 23rd Streets www.chelseapiers.com The Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 30-acr e sports village with sweeping views of the Hudson River .

Situated on four historic piers, Chelsea Piers of fers athletic facilities for baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing, dance, figur e skating, golf gymnastics, ice hockey , rock climbing, running, soccer , swimming, volleyball and also featur es a destination gym, a 150,000-square-foot private health club as well as several riverside dining options.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Grand Central Terminal / New York Transit Museum 42nd Street & Lexington Avenue 212-935-3960 or 212-697-1245 Grand Central Terminal is NYC’s greatest Transportation hub! The structur e itself, both within and outside is a r emarkable architecture miracle. Located adjacent to the Station Masters’ Of fice is the New York T ransit Museum with ongoing exhibitions. Entrance is Fr ee and they’ve got a shop available for you to pur chase transit r elated goods and gifts. Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 pm, there ar e fr ee tours catering to the individual run by the Municipal Arts Society & Grand Central Partnership.

Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Ave (at 89th St.) 212-423-3500 www.guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd W right's masterpiece of modern ar chitecture is home to one of the world's finest collections of 20th century art. Don't miss walking the grand ramp that curves from the ground to the dome. Y ou'll see masterpieces by such noted artists as Chagall, Kandinsky , Picasso and van Gogh. Plus changing exhibitions that ar e always significant and intriguing.

Intrepid Museum Pier 86 W 46th St & 12th Ave 212-957-3701 www.intrepidmuseum.org Launched on April 26, 1943, this V essel was decommission 37 years later and in 1982 was donated by the US Navy in order to become a floating museum.

Within the Intr epid’s Hangar is quite a number of air craft available for your viewing, a flight simulator , many educational sections, documentary style movies (with a theater or two) and some truly spectacular computerized consoles from which you’ll lear n of the US Military’s naval, air and gr ound for ces past and present.

Jacob Javits Center

Pier 83, Midtown (West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue) 212-563-3200 See New Y ork City the Cir cle Line way .

Give us 2 hours of your time and you can experience the grandeur of Mid and Lower Manhattan. Our pr ofessional tourguides will share the legends and lor e behind our gr eat city . Y ou will enjoy magnificent views of the world's pr emier skyline and a close encounter of the best kind with the Statue of Liberty. All 3 tours circle the Statue of Liberty and stop in front for photo ops but do not allow passengers to disembark.

City Hall / City Hall Park Broadway & Chambers Streets

Empire State Building 350 5th Avenue at 34th St. 9:30am-11:15pm daily 212-736-3100 This skyscraper was completed in 1931 and rises 1,250 feet above the gr ound for a total of 102 floors. Until 1954 it was the highest structure in the world. It took less than two years to build, which was unheard of at that time. The colors of the lighting system at the very top ar e based on an annual schedule and special events.

Eleventh Avenue Btw 34th & 39th Streets www.javitscenter.com The Center is host to over 90 major trade shows and conventions each year including: NY Inter national Gift Fair , American Inter national T oy Fair , New York Restaurant & Food Service, Gay & Lesbian Expo, New Y ork Inter national Auto Show , Inter national Bar Show , International Fancy Food & Confection, NY Int’l Boat Show, plus many more.

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art 26 Wooster Street 212-431-2609 www.leslielohman.org The queer aesthetic has always enlivened the visual arts, theater , dance, film, design, fashion and advertising. Y et much of the cr eative output by gay men and women has been largely unacknowledged. For five decades, the Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation, and now the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, has played a pioneering role in celebrating the accomplishments of gay artists.

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Attractions Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Btwn 62nd & 66th Streets West of Broadway www.lincolncenter.org The 16.3-acr e Lincoln Center complex, one of the world’ s for emost performing arts centers, is home to 12 r esident arts organizations including the Metr opolitan Opera, A very Fisher Hall, New Y ork State Theater, Juilliar d School, Alice T ully Hall, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Library-Museum of the Performing Arts, Guggenheim Bandshell in Damr osch Park, and a number of Fordham University buildings.

Madison Square Garden 7th Ave betw 31st & 33rd Streets TicketMaster: (212) 307-7171 Garden Information: (212) 465-MSG1 Madison Squar e Gar den and its Theater can accommodate upwar ds of 20,000 people and is home to such teams as the New York Rangers, the New Y ork Knicks, and the New York Liberty.

Staten Island Ferry Lower Manhattan – Battery Park 718-876-8441, www.siferry.com You will want to take the FREE Staten Island Ferry to get a clear er perspective of this great city. There’s a ferry leaving at just about every half hour and the trip to Staten Island is r oughly 20 minutes.

There’s also a gr eat view of Lower Downtown, the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge in the distance.

Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Ferries Depart from Battery Park in New York and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ The Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by the people of France in 1886. This gr eat national landmark has been a worldwide symbol of fr eedom to millions of people and a welcoming beacon for millions of immigrants.

Time Square / Theater District

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. 212-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org Visit the Met and see the world! Discover a collection of global acclaim spanning 5,000 years. Fr om ancient Egyptian splendors to moder n American painting, complemented by an astonishing sweep of mor e than 30 special exhibitions each year. It's all under one r oof at the Met, New Y ork City's number one tourist attraction.

Times Square Visitors Center 1560 Broadway, between 46th & 47th Streets Open every day, 8 to 8. www.timessquarebid.org Time square is a spectacular ar ea to shop, eat and catch the latest Br oadway show.

Down Br oadway thr ough the crush of tourists gaping into TV studios and craning their necks to the latest 100ft billboard. Time Square is also the home to dozens of Broadway shows, with discount tickets available in the traf fic island on 47th Street.

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Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) 2 Columbus Circle 212-299-7777 www.madmuseum.org The Museum of Arts and Design collects, displays, and interpr ets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the cr eative pr ocess through which materials ar e crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

50th Street, between 5th & 6th Ave 877-692-7625 www.topoftherocknyc.com Top of the Rock Observation Deck of fers stunning views of New Y ork City and beyond. Come experience the interior and exterior decks on the top thr ee floors of this magnificent art deco building. Enjoy 360° panoramic views 70 stories up in the sky. This is your New Y ork! HOURS: Open 365 days a year, 8am to midnight.

United Nations

11 West 53 Street (between 5th & 6th Ave.) The world's most r enowned collection of modern and contemporary art has a new home. Experience the largest display ever of MoMA's collection at the new Museum of Moder n Art. Highlights include van Gogh's The Starry Night, and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'A vignon, along with mor e recent works by the greatest artists of our time.

40th to 52nd Sts/Broadway, 7th & 8th Avenues 212-963-7539 The UN was established on October 24th, 1945 by 51 countries for the sake of preserving and upholding peace and humanitarianism. T oday ther e ar e 189 members of the UN. For each one of these members, there flies a flag in fr ont of the main office. Inside are wonderful works of art and Guided T ours are conducted daily from 9:45am - 4:45pm.

Museum of Sex

Whitney Museum of American Art

233 Fifth Avenue at 27th 212-689-6337 www.museumofsex.com For a more unique adventure head over to and explore all that is erotic, racy & taboo.

Rockefeller Center 5th to 6th Avenues between 48th & 51st Streets Amongst the str eets of 48th & 51st and between 5th 6th A venues ar e a complex of 19 buildings on 2 acres which make up Rockefeller Center. Within these buildings you’ll find of fices, shops, r estaurants, broadcasting, skating rink and even what’s considered to be NYC’ s largest theater , Radio City Music Hall.

945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street New York, NY 10021 212-570-3600 www.whitney.org The Whitney Museum houses one of the world's foremost collections of twentiethcentury American art. The Permanent Collection of some 12,000 works encompasses paintings, sculptur es, multimedia installations, drawings, prints, and photographs—and is still gr owing.

The Museum was founded in 1931 with a core gr oup of 700 art objects, many of them fr om the personal collection of founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.

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Cherry Grove (Fire Island) FEATURED ACCOMMODATION 1 Grove Hotel

631-597-6600

Just off the Dock along Bayview Walk www.grovehotel.com

DINING 4 Cherry Grove Pizza Cherry Lane Cafe Floyd’s Restaurant 5 Island Breeze Sand Castle on the Ocean Top of the Bay Bistro

179 Ocean Walk 631-597-6766 158 Bayview Walk 631-597-7859 158 Bayview Walk 631-597-7112 178 Bayview Walk/Dock Walk 631-597-9111 106 Lewis Walk at the Ocean 631-597-4174 1 Dock Walk 631-597-6028

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Cherry's on the Bay Ice Palace (& Grove Hotel) Island Breeze Sand Castle on the Ocean Mallory Square (Sayville)

158 Bayview Walk 631-597-7859 Bayview Walk 631-597-6600 178 Bayview Walk/Dock Walk 631-597-9111 106 Lewis Walk at the Ocean 631-597-4174 41 River Road 631-589-8628

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions Fire Island Lighthouse

fireislandlighthouse.com

631-321-7028

Ice Cream / Baked Goods / Coffee 9 Sweet Licks Ice Cream

180 Bayview Walk

631-597-6464

1 Dock Walk 161 Bayview Walk - on the walk to the Beach 160 Main Walk

631-597-7090 631-589-1177

Shopping Cherry Grove Goodies Cherry Grove Post Office 10 Fernandy’s Feista Beach Shop 11 FIG

631-597-6842

a A T asteful shopping experience of fering clothing, jewelry , gifts, and household items in the center of Cherry Gr ove.

12 Grove Market 13 Rainbow Dreams

Main Walk @ Bay Walk Breezeway at Cherry Grove Hotel

631-597-6239 631-597-3200

Real Estate Services 14 A Summer Place Realty Douglas Elliman Real Estate

157 Bayview Walk (Bayside) 631-597-6140 Bayview/OceanWalks 621-597-3030

Transportation Services Colonial Transportation, Inc. Fire Island Water Taxi Long Island Railroad Sayville Ferry Service

282 Railroad Avenue 133 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore www.mta.info/lirr/ 41 River Road

888-451-9511 631-665-8885 718-217-LIRR 631-589-0810

106 Lewis Walk

631-597-4400

Wine & Spirits Cherry Grove Liquor Store

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The Pines (Fire Island) FEATURED ACCOMMODATION 2 Pines Bluff Overlook

631-597-3064

362 Ocean Walk www.pinesbluffoverlook.com Come sit by the pool, watch r olling waves, or take a quiet str oll on the beach. Enjoy a favorite r estaurant and then mingle with the cr owd at the dance clubs. Located on Ocean W alk, one r ow off the beach, you'll have views of the ocean & bay , continental br eakfast served. Rooms have pvt.

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DINING Restaurants / Cafes Blue Whale, The Harbor Walk Canteena Harbor Walk Pines Pizza Bistro & Martini Bar 36 Fire Island Boulevard

631-597-6500 631-597-6010 631-597-3597

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Bars / Clubs / Lounges / Piano / Cabaret Blue Whale, The Mallory Square (Sayville) Pavilion, The Sip N Twirl

Harbor Walk 41 River Road Harbor Walk Pickety Ruff Walk

631-597-6500 631-589-8628 631-597-3599

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions

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Fire Island Lighthouse

fireislandlighthouse.com

631-321-7028

Clothing Gostoso/ES Collection Summer Solstice TAGG FIP

Harbor Walk 631-597-9040 Harbor Walk 631-597-4200 36 Fire Island Blvd/Harbor Walk taggfip.com

Food Stores / Markets Marina Meat Market Pines Pantry, The

Harbor Walk Harbor Walk

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Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Deck, Pool and Gym

Harbor Walk

631-597-6500

Harbor Walk

631-597-6442

Wine & Spirits Pines Liquor Store, The

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