New York City FunMap, 2012 First Edition by FunMaps

New York City and

Fire Island

Welcome...

Greetings...

from the Mayor Dear Friends: Our country certainly has come a long way in the more than 40 years since Stonewall. Here in New York, last summer’s passage of marriage equality was an especially historic triumph, and we remain determined to lead on the issues that matter most to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community and their families. That is why, in partnership with our city’s official marketing and tourism organization, NYC & Company, we are offering LGBT wedding packages as part of NYC I Do. No place is more welcoming to all people, and all loving couples, than New York. We take great pride in this openness, and during your stay with us, we hope you take the opportunity to experience everything our great city has to offer. The views of the Manhattan skyline aboard the Staten Island Ferry are stunning, and from Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to the thriving World Trade Center site, we are certain you will find something fun and interesting to do during your stay in the five boroughs. We hope you enjoy your time here, and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely,

from the President From its beginnings as a Dutch trading post to its current status as the wealthiest of the North American metropolises, New York has always attracted entrepreneurial and globally-minded individuals. Today LGBT professionals and business owners are key players in providing the services, thought capital and sheer manpower that fuel the city's continued growth and development. As the founding President of NGLCCNY, Metro New York's affiliate of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, I am proud to represent the voices of hundreds of LGBT-owned businesses and fair-minded corporations committed to equality. Join us at our M3: Members' Monthly Mixer, an Industry Council Event or an educational workshop to uncover valuable business development opportunities and meet other successful professionals. NGLCCNY is your Chamber. Whether you are a visitor or resident, I encourage you to participate in our activities and search our Business Directory at www.nglccny.org for whatever product or service you are seeking during your time in our city. By patronizing the establishments in this New York City FunMap and those listed at www.nglccny.org, you are strengthening the LGBT community and furthering Equality for All…one dollar at a time. On behalf of the business members and corporate partners of NGLCCNY, Welcome to New York!

Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor

Richard Oceguera President, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce NY (NGLCCNY)

A Letter... from the Executive Director

Welcome to New York City, the most vibrant city on earth! I am certain you'll have an unforgettable experience and encourage you to put The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center at the top of your list of must-see destinations. We are located at 208 West 13th Street, and we serve as a lifeline for our community, providing information, resources and support 365 days a year. The Center builds and supports our community through arts and culture, wellness and recovery, family services and lifesaving youth programs designed to foster healthy development for all LGBT people in a safe, affirming environment. Center staff members are here to provide you with information to plan your visit. Stop by the Cyber Center to surf the web and visit us online at www.gaycenter.org where you can find a diverse activity list of LGBT experiences. Since 1983 We've been welcoming over 6,000 people a week, and we look forward to welcoming you. Sincerely,

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

Photo of the Manhattan skyline courtesy of NYC & Co.

ew York City is home to more than 8 million people and stands as the world’s dynamic center for the financial, media, advertising and fashion industries. Complementing these powerhouse industries are fine dining, visual and performing arts, shopping and nightlife that would impress even the most discriminating traveler. The city is divided into 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City is often referred to as simply “The City.” This New York City FunMap® will help you explore the gay and lesbian side of “The City” so you can have a thrilling time. The gay movement in NYC has grown 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 round. New York 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, Empire 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 Village, Chinatown and the Financial District. This is only a small sampling of the endless opportunities travelers from 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, relaxation can be sought at nearby Fire 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 2012 PRIDE EDITION Welcome 4-9 New York City Overview Map 5 Accommodations 10-19 Dining 20-23 Resources, Shopping & Services 24-27, 38-39, 48 Manhattan & Nightlife Map 28-31 Chelsea, East & West Village Maps 32-34 Hells Kitchen/Theater District Map 36-37 Theater/Shows 35 & 38-39 Attractions 40-43 Spotlight on Culture 44 & 47 Events 45-46 Nightlife 49-51 Fire Island 52-55 publisher: Alan H. Beck design: Brian L. Pelton marketing: Tom Hecker

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Colonial House Inn

212-243-9669

318 West 22nd Street www.colonialhouseinn.com 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 renovating 318 W. 22nd Street 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 recipient of the Out and About Editor’s Choice Award for gay specific accommodations setting new standards for quality, amenities, and service. The Colonial House Inn lobby houses The 24 Hours for Life Gallery. The gallery has been dedicated by Mel Cheren to the late artist, Keith Haring, who designed the logo for 24 Hours for Life.

2 Comfort Inn Midtown West

212-714-6699

442 West 36th Street www.comfortnyc.com Comfort Inn Midtown West is located two blocks from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and between the hottest gay & lesbian neighborhoods in NYC, Chelsea & Hell’s Kitchen. Guests are within walking distance from all that Midtown has to offer, including world-famous restaurants, 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. The hotel is three blocks away from New York City’s subway system, and within close proximity to both Penn Station and the Port Authority of NY and NJ. All rooms are smoke-free and include complimentary WiFi and daily hot breakfast.

3 Comfort Inn Times Square South

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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 offer, including world-famous restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and more. Hell’s Kitchen, one of the hottest gay and lesbian neighborhoods in the city, is a short from the hotel. Surrounding and attractions include, Times Square, the Broadway Theater District, Macy’s/Herald Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and the list goes on. The hotel is one block from New York Cityís subway system and the Authority of NY. All rooms are smoke-free and include complimentary WiFi and daily hot breakfast.

4 Element by Westin Times Square West

212-643-0770

311 West 39th Street www.Elementhotels.com/TimesSquareFunMaps Welcome to Element. From Broadway theater to big business and world-class dining, Element New York Times Square West has the best of midtown Manhattan on our doorstep. Itís a short walk to Madison Square 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 are 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 Bed®, and more, all thoughtfully arranged to rejuvenate you for work or play.

5 Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea 212-627-1888 160 West 25th Street www.fourpoints.com/chelseafunmaps

The new, industrial chic Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea is located in Manhattan’s fashionable Chelsea district, known for its galleries, eclectic nightlife, and outstanding restaurants. Our superb Manhattan location is ideal for both the business and leisure traveler. Our hotel is easily accessible from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, and the Theatre and Garment Districts. The Toy Building, Hewlett Packard, The Flatiron Building, Sony, and Verizon are all nearby as well. Welcome to Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea - in the heart of New York City.

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6 GEM Hotel Chelsea, The

212-675-1911

300 West 22nd Street www.theGEMhotel.com/LGBT

ACCOMMODATIONS

Stylish Chelsea has become the world headquarters for high-profile art galleries. Charming brownstone and tree-lined streets make strolling a pleasure 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 York hotels, hospitable service in an unpretentious, 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 more. When considering Chelsea boutique hotels choose The GEM Hotel.

7 GEM Hotel Midtown West, The

212-967-7206

449 West 36th Street www.theGEMhotel.com/LGBT The GEM Hotel Midtown West, a neighborhood boutique is two blocks from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and between the hottest gay & lesbian neighborhoods in NYC, Chelsea & Hell’s Kitchen. Guests are within walking distance from all that Midtown has to offer, including world-famous restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, shopping and more. All rooms are smoke-free and include; iPod docking stations, flat panel televisions, bottled water and bath robes. Additionally, the hotel features additional services; nightly turndown, complimentary WiFi and local telephone calls.

8 Gem Hotel - SoHo, The

212-358-8844

135 East Houston Street www.theGEMhotel.com/LGBT

The GEM Hotel SoHo, a neighborhood boutique, borders the hot and trendy neighborhoods of the Lower East Side and SoHo. Along beautiful cobblestone streets, the best NYC shopping, downtown nightlife, restaurants and art galleries offer an intersection of life, luxury, and the latest fashions housed in historic cast-iron buildings lined with glass-bottle sidewalks. The only thing that may be more attractive than the architecture is the people wandering down the streets. All rooms are smoke-free and include; iPod docking stations, flat panel televisions, cordless phones, bottled water and bath robes. Additionally, the hotel features additional services; nightly turndown, complimentary WiFi and local telephone calls.

9 Hotel Lola

212-689-1900

29 East 29th Street www.hotellolanyc.com New Way to Stay In Style. Sleek, Sensual and Sophisticated. A brand new boutique hotel located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s Fashion and Design District. Walking distance to the Empire State building, Times Square, world-class shopping, gourmet restaurants and the exciting buzz of NY nightlife. 276 elegantly designed guestrooms featuring sumptuous down duvets, 300 threadcount bedding, 37’ HD flat-screen TV’s, I-Home clock & docking stations, wireless Internet access, stylish work desks and PUR Bath Amenity line. Tantalizing cocktail experience at LOLA’s Bar. Brand new Business Lounge and Fitness Center exclusively for hotel guests.

10 The Hotel at Times Square

800-567-7720

59 West 46th Street www.thehotelattimessquare.com

The Hotel @ Times Square offers style, location, and value! One of NYC’s best kept secrets is located on W. 46th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Enjoy free amenities not usually offered at 5-Star hotels i.e. Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, free continental breakfast, and free phone calls to anywhere in the US and Canada! If that’s not enough, enjoy the free 24-hour fitness room! Walk to Broadway theaters, Fifth Avenue shopping, Radio Music Hall, and the newest Apple Store in Grand Central Terminal.

11 The Out NYC

212-947-2999

510 West 42nd Street www.theoutnyc.com THE OUT NYC is New York’s first straight friendly urban resort! It is here that you will find yourself in a destination amongst the social epicenter for the local gay community — a place where gay people, their friends, and their families can experience the best of lodging, nightlife, food, drink and design. Whether you are here to create memories, to start the party of a lifetime, or to simply “Stay, Play, Eat, Chill and Revive”, THE OUT NYC welcomes you to the heart of New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen!

12 Washington Jefferson Hotel

212-246-7550

318 West 51st Street www.wjhotel.com The Washington Jefferson is a gay friendly boutique hotel of 135 rooms located on 51st Street between 8 and 9 avenues, NYC, right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen bustling nightlife. The Washington Jefferson offers attentive service and stylish rooms. Walk in showers, complimentary wireless Internet access, Frette linens and towels, I-pod docking stations are a few of the amenities offered to complete your perfect stay. Since we are a small boutique property, no guest goes unnoticed at the WJ Hotel. Intimacy and friendliness are our trademarks; personalized service is our promise.

13 Wingate Inn Manhattan Midtown

212-967-7500

235 West 35th Street www.wingatehotelnyc.com Situated in the heart of Manhattan, the new Wingate Inn blends modern styling and sleek architecture. Its sophisticated yet comfortable ambience is designed with the business traveler in mind. Destinations such as Times Square, Javits Convention Center, and Madison Square Garden are conveniently located within 1 mile; local services and fine dining are virtually at your doorstep. If you love the nightlife, Broadway and Carnegie Hall are nearby, while shopaholics will enjoy Macy’s at Herald Square, located virtually footsteps from the hotel. Attractions such as the Empire State Building are walking distance, while Penn Station is a short 2 blocks away. Should you require assistance, our knowledgeable multilingual front desk staff is available 24 hours a day for your convenience.

14 Wyndham Garden Hotel Manhattan Chelsea West 212-243-0800 37 West 24th Street www.wyndhamnyc.com Lounge, play, work, wine and dine in the heart of New York City. Nestled in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, the Wyndham Garden Hotel Manhattan Chelsea West is a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of NYC, where you are free to live, lounge, and love. Designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves with natural peace and productivity, our intimate boutique hotel-dressed in colorful tiles and metal is the first Wyndham Garden Hotel in New York City. It’s more than hospitality it’s an escape from the ordinary. continued on page 18

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TAG-APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS New York 6 Columbus 6 Columbus Circle 60 Thompson 60 Thompson Street 70 Park Avenue Hotel 70 Park Avenue at 38th Street Algonquin Hotel 59 West 44th Street Andaz Wall Street 75 Wall Street Cassa Hotel and Residences 70 West 45th Street Chelsea Pines Inn 317 West 14th Street Colonial House Inn 318 West 22nd Stree Comfort Inn Midtown West - Convention Center 442 W 36th St. Comfort Inn Times Square South 305 West 39th Street Conrad New York 102 North End Avenue Courtyard by Marriott - Times Square South 114 West 40th Street Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan - SoHo 181 Varick St. Crowne Plaza Times Square 1605 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 Flatotel 135 West 52nd Street Four Points by Sheraton SoHo-Village 66 Charlton Street Gild Hall 15 Gold Street Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas Holiday Inn Manhattan View 39-05 29th St., Long Island Hotel 373 Fifth Avenue 373 Fifth Avenue Hotel Le Bleu 370 4th Avenue, Brooklyn Hotel Le Jolie 235 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn Ink 48, a Kimpton Hotel 653 11th Avenue at 48th Manhattan Club 200 W 56th Street Marrakech Hotel NYC 2688 Broadway Millenium Hilton 55 Church Street New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams St., Brooklyn 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 NU Hotel - Brooklyn 85 Smith Street, Brooklyn Paramount Hotel 235 West 46th 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 Sofitel New York 45 West 44th Street St. Giles New York - The Court 130 East 39th Street St. Giles New York - The Tuscany 120 East 39th Street The Alex Hotel 205 E. 45th 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 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 Sherry-Netherland 781 Fifth Avenue Thompson Lower East Side 190 Allen Street W New York 541 Lexington Avenue W New York - Times Square 1567 Broadway at 47th Street Waldorf Astoria 301 Park Avenue Westin New York At Times Square 270 West 43rd Street Wyndham Garden Hotel Manhattan - Chelsea West 37 W. 24th St.

212-204-3000 877-431-0400 212-973-2400 212-840-6800 212-590-1234 212-302-8700 212-929-1023 800-689-3779 212-714-6699 212-268-3040 212-945-0100 212-291-0088 212-414-8282 212-977-4000 212-964-4600 877-353-6368 212-564-4567 800-352-8683 212-229-9988 212-232-7700 212-586-7000 718-707-3700 800-237-8918 718-625-1500 718-625-2100 212-757-0088 646-867-3610 212-222-2954 212-693-2001 718-246-7000 212-385-4900 212-755-4000 212-398-1900 212-315-0100 718-852-8558 212-764-5500 212-753-8841 212-765-7676 800-331-3131 212-587-7000 212-354-8844 866-598-8718 866-598-8718 212-887-5100 212-675-1911 212-967-7206 212-358-8844 212-532-7373 212-765-0505 888-352-3650 212-485-2400 212-947-2999 877-743-7710 212-460-5300 212-755-1200 212-930-7400 800-925-3673 866-837-4183 212-243-0800

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f you want to be where the gays are, Seventh & Eighth Avenues in Chelsea and Ninth Ave. in Hell’s Kitchen are the two gayest dining strips with numerous eateries and a maddening number of choices. Elmo is one of our favorites. The swank eatery has a rotating staff of cute servers and a lively bar. Whether you are craving a cocktail or comfort food, it’s one of Chelsea’s best spots for a night out. A few blocks north on Seventh Ave., Restivo is a traditional Italian restaurant with a cozy bar (Mention FunMaps for 15% off your bill). With a menu boasting Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, Alpha Fusion is another popular spot with reasonable prices and delectable dishes. Just off Eighth Ave., Sueños is a creatively festive hideaway serving tasty Mexican dishes prepared by chef Sue Torres. Dave & Busters A fun-filled place to grab a burger and try your luck at the machines. Check out El Cid, known for tapas and tasty drinks, their specialty. In the 40s and 50s along Ninth Ave. you’ll find a high concentration of restaurants popular with gay diners. 44 SW Ristorante & Martini Bar is the oldest Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. In the back, there’s a cozy lounge area and bar for drinks. Gossip Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and has a 4-7pm happy hour. Lips - Located in the fashionable East Side, enjoy 1st class entertainment with good food and drinks keeping the party going. Your server will take good care of you Down in the West Village, Caliu is luring celebrity diners like Lady Gaga with its delicious tapas. Don’t miss the weekday specials on sangria and cocktails. Village Den and Manatus are two longstanding Village institutions serving classic diner fare. In the East Village, Lucky Cheng’s has been delighting visitors with hilarious dinner shows, drag queens and free karaoke (On Sunday through Thursday nights mention FunMaps for a 2-for-1 dinner/show). Also look out for their new Atlantic City location opening this summer!

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NYC DINING BY NEIGHBORHOOD Chelsea 20 Alpha Fusion Cafe 50 West Cafeteria Casa Havana Cola's Dallas Barbeque Dish Restaurant, The East of Eighth 21 El Cid 22 Elmo Intermezzo Lasagna Restaurant Muscle Maker Grill New Venus Pad Thai Peryiali 23 Restivo Ristorante Rocking Horse Cafe Seven Bar & Grill 24 Sueños

169 Eighth Avenue 50 West 22nd Street 119 Seventh Avenue 190 Eighth Avenue 148 Eighth Avenue 261 Eighth Avenue 201 Eighth Avenue 254 West 23rd Street 174 Eighth Avenue 156 Seventh Avenue 202 Eighth Avenue 196 Eighth Avenue 92 Eighth Avenue 252 Eighth Avenue 114 Eighth Avenue 35 West 20th Street 209 Seventh Avenue 182 Eighth Avenue 350 Seventh Avenue 311 West 17th Street

212-627-8888 212-352-2233 212-414-1717 212-243-9421 212-633-8020 212-462-0001 212-352-9800 212-352-0075 212-524-6818 212-337-8000 212-929-3433 212-242-4551 212-337-0300 212-243-0980 212-691-6226 212-463-7890 212-366-4133 212-463-9511 212-967-1919 212-243-1333

10 East 16th Street 127 Lexington Avenue 132 Second Avenue 227 East 56th Street 243 East 53rd Street

212-243-1616 212-685-1888 212-777-5574 212-675-7710 212-308-8882

173 Third Avenue 77 Saint Marks Place 24 First Avenue 178 Second Avenue 97 Saint Marks Place

212-598-1200 212-777-2537 212-995-5500 212-995-0900 212-677-9001

365 West 34th Street 733 Ninth Avenue 802 Ninth Avenue

212-279-8887 212-265-2720 212-262-1299

621 Ninth Avenue 762 Ninth Avenue 462 Ninth Avenue 320 West 46th Street 344 West 52nd Street 330 West 46th Street 647 Ninth Avenue 234 West 42nd Street 352 West 44th Street 630 Ninth Avenue 679 Ninth Avenue 623 Ninth Avenue 686 Ninth Avenue 854 Eighth Avenue 537 Ninth Avenue 1588 Broadway 125 West 44th Street 325 West 51st Street 753 Ninth Avenue

212-315-4582 212-489-0810 212-971-8530 212-247-2222 212-315-2777 212-957-4300 212-245-4422 646-495-2015 212-399-4141 212-757-2277 212-977-1588 212-265-6777 212-245-6060 212-757-4006 212-564-7292 212-265-4073 212-869-2849 212-399-9265 212-581-4655

200 West 70th Street 27 West 72 Street

212-873-7411 212-873-2004

DINING

East Side Chat ‘n Chew Chez le Chef Dallas Barbeque 25 Lips Luna Piena Ristorante Italiano

East Village Chino's La Palapa 26 Lucky Cheng's Pangea Yaffa Cafe

Hell's Kitchen 27 Alpha Fusion Gossip Bar & Restaurant Pier 9 Restaurant

Midtown / West Side 28 44 SW Ristorante & Martini Bar Arriba! Arriba! Aura Thai B. Smith Restaurant Bamboo 52 Brazil Brazil Cascina Ristorante 44 Dave & Buster's Etcetera Etcetera Five Napkin Burger Hell's Kitchen L’Allegria Ristorante Ristorante Amarone Siam Inn Too Restaurant Tagine Tasti D-lite Trattoria Dopo Teatro Vice Versa Vintage Bar & Restaurant

Upper West Side Cafe Luxembourg Dallas Barbeque

West Village Benny's Burritos 113 Greenwich Avenue Bus Stop Cafe 597 Hudson Street Caliu 557 Hudson Street Cowgirl 519 Hudson Street Garage Restaurant and Cafe 99 Seventh Avenue South 58 Hornblower Cruises Pier 40 (at Westside Hwy & Houston St) La Ripaille 605 Hudson Street 29 Manatus Restaurant 340 Bleecker Street Móle 52 Jane Street Pastis 9 Ninth Avenue Philip Marie 569 Hudson Street Spotted Pig 314 West 11th Street Sushi Samba Seven 87 Seventh Avenue South 30 Village Den Restaurant 225 West 12th Street

212-727-0584 212-206-1100 212-206-6444 212-633-1133 212-645-0600 212-206-7522 212-255-4406 212-989-7042 212-206-7577 212-929-4844 212-242-6200 212-620-0393 212-691-7885 212-691-0303

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RESOURCES Callen-Lorde Community Health Center 356 West 18th Street Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 648 Broadway Gay Men's Health Crisis 119 West 24th Street 40 LGBT Community Center, The 208 West 13th Street NGLCC NYC Chapter www.nglccny.org NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project www.avp.org NYC & Company www.nycgo.com Times Square Visitor Center 1560 Broadway

EVENTS

212-271-7200 212-989-0999 800-243-7692 212-620-7310 646-383-6043 212-714-1141 212-484-1200 212-869-1890

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

217B West 80th Street 156 Seventh Avenue South 207 Eighth Avenue 206 Eighth Avenue 277C West 22nd Street

212-580-2445 212-242-2158 212-924-0591 212-924-8315 212-924-2921

Attractions 43 43 44 45

For a full list of Attractions see pages 40-44 & 47 9/11 Memorial Preview Site 20 Vesey Street (at Church St) 212-266-5211 9/11 Memorial Visitor Center 20 West Street (at Albany St) 212-266-5211 Central Park Bike Tours 203 West 58th Street 212-541-8759 CityPASS www.citypass.com 888-330-5008 Dave & Buster's 234 West 42nd Street 646-495-2015 Gay & Lesbian Art Gallery Walking Tours 526 W 26th Street 212-946-1548 Intrepid Sea & Air Museum 1 Intrepid Sq,12th Ave at 44th 877-957-SHIP Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art 26 Wooster St 212-431-2609 Madame Tussauds New York 254 West 42nd Street 212-512-9600 Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Avenue 212-879-5500 Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) 2 Columbus Circle 212-299-7777 Museum Of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street 212-708-9400 Museum of Sex 233 Fifth Avenue 212-689-6337 National Museum of LGBT History 208 West 13th Street 212-620-7310 Solomon R. Guggenheim 1071 Fifth Avenue 212-423-3500 Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Avenue 212-570-3676

Bookstores Partners & Crime Saint Marks Bookshop

44 Greenwich Avenue 31 Third Avenue

212-243-0440 212-260-7853

110 Eighth Avenue 111 Christopher Street 429 West 46th Street 152 Eighth Avenue 180 Eighth Avenue

212-243-9141 212-243-5339 212-582-0662 212-645-0090 212-691-4729

Clothing Gerry's Menswear Leather Man, The New York Bodyworks P.C. Chanin 46 Starting Line, The

Footwear / Sportswear / Underwear

47 TAGG Universal Gear

720 Ninth Avenue 140 Eighth Avenue

212-246-8244 212-206-9119

168 8th Avenue

212-633-1525

Clothing (Men's) EFOR

Events For a full list of Events see pages 45-46 48 The Original GLBT Expo originalglbtexpo.com

800-243-9774

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Chelsea Piers Health Club/Spa W. 23rd. & River David Barton Gym - Chelsea 215 W. 23rd Street David Barton Gym - Uptown 30 East 85th Street New York Athletic Club 3 Park Avenue New York Sports Club 2162 Broadway Steel Gym 146 West 23rd Street

212-336-6666 212-414-2022 212-517-7577 212-686-1085 212-496-2444 212-352-9876

Leather / Erotica Eve's Garden (Women) Purple Passion

119 West 57th Street 211 West 20th Street

212-757-8651 212-807-0486

SHOPPING & SERVICES CONTINUED... Pharmacies / Health & Beauty Arrow Pharmacy Goodrich Pharmacy Pharmacare Speciality Pharmacy Stadtlanders Pharmacy 49 Village Apothecary

883 Ninth Avenue 104 West 70th Street 126 8th Avenue 126 Eighth Avenue 346 Bleecker Street

212-245-8469 212-877-3090 800-362-7828 212-807-8798 212-807-7566

121 Varick St., 3rd Floor

212-627-0165

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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Real Estate Services (Sales / Rentals) 50 Cooper & Cooper Real Estate

www.coopercooper.com

212-864-4555

234 West 42nd Street 13th Street (Bet. 5th & 6th)

646-495-2015 212-255-2243

660 Madison Avenue 745 5th Avenue 59th Street & Lexington Ave 504 Broadway 225 West 34th Street 51 7th Avenue South 449 West 14th Street 85 Christopher Street 424 5th Avenue 151 West 34th Street 192 Eighth Avenue 611 5th Avenue

212-826-8900 212-753-7300 212-705-2098 212-729-5157 212-967-7390 212-243-4570 212-206-1272 212-647-9106 212-391-3344 212-695-4400 212-627-2166 212-753-4000

227 East 56th Street 387 Sixth Avenue 27 West 20th Street 40 Eighth Avenue

212-753-2222 212-206-1572 212-691-2700 212-924-2280

276 Canal Street

212-226-4286

Recreation 44 Dave & Buster's Quad Cinema West

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

SIGHTSEEING

Spa / Sauna / Massage East Side Club Vada Spa West Side Club Li-Lac Chocolates

Tattoos / Piercings Sacred Tattoo

Theater / Performing Arts 51 52

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Atlantic Theatre Company 336 West 20th Street John Houseman Theater 450 West 42nd Street Leap of Faith - St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street My Sinatra - Midtown Theatre 163 West 46th Street Naked Boys Singing - New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street New York City Ballet - NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center New York City Gay Men’s Chorus www.nycgmc.org Roundabout Theatre Company 231 West 39th Street Second Stage Theatre 307 West 43rd Street SpotCo NYC Palace Theatre Broadway & 47th Street Stomp - Orpheum Theatre 126 Second Avenue Voca People - Westside Theatre 407 West 43rd Street

212-645-1242 212-239-6200 212-239-6200 212-352-3101 212-302-4848 212-870-5692 212-242-1777 212-719-9393 212-246-4422 877-250-2929 800-982-2787 212-239-6200

Transportation Services 55 Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) 56 Long Island RR Metro North

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

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing 57 Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours 89 South Street 917-440-9094 City Sights NY 4725 27th Street 212-812-2700 58 Hornblower Cruises Pier 40 (at Westside Hwy & Houston St) 212-206-7522 Liberty Helicopters 424 West 33rd Street 800-542-9933 Manhattan Walking Tour .com 347 West 55th Street 914-564-0461 Times Square Visitor Center 1560 Broadway 212- 869-1890

TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION

Video Sales / Rentals 41 Les Hommes Book Shop

217B West 80th Street

212-580-2445

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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (Pier 83)

The American Museum of Natural History

The Guggenheim Museum & The Metropolitan Museum of Art

41 Les Hommes Book Shop 43 9/11 Memorial Preview Site & Visitors Center 45 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art 47 TAGG 48 The Original GLBT Expo 55 Amtrak - (Penn Station) 56 Long Island Railroad 57 Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours

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Colonial House Inn FourPoints by Sheraton - Chelsea GEM Hotel - Chelsea, The Gem Hotel - SoHo, The Wyndham Garden Hotel Manhattan Chelsea West

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Alpha Fusion (Chelsea) El Cid Elmo Restivo Ristorante Sue単os Lucky Cheng's Hornblower Cruises Manatus Restaurant Village Den Restaurant

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Boots & Saddle Boxers NYC Rawhide Ty's

RESOURCES 40 The LGBT Community Center

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Unicorn Starting Line, The Village Apothecary Stomp - Orpheum Theatre 58 Hornblower Cruises

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ACCOMMODATIONS 2 Comfort Inn Midtown West 3 Comfort Inn Times Square South 4 Element by Westin Times Square West 7 GEM Hotel Midtown West, The 12 Washington Jefferson Hotel 10 The Hotel at Times Square 11 The Out NYC 13 Wingate Inn Manhattan Midtown

DINING 27 Alpha Fusion (Hell’s Kitchen) 28 44 SW Restaurant 44 Dave & Buster's

NIGHTLIFE 34 XL Nightclub

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Dave & Buster's TAGG The Original GLBT Expo Cooper & Cooper Real Estate Leap of Faith - St. James Theatre My Sinatra - Midtown Theatre Voca People - Westside Theatre Amtrak - (Penn Station) Long Island Railroad

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Attractions 9/11 Memorial & Museum 1 Albany Street 212-266-5211 www.911memorialmuseum.org A national tribute of remembrance and honor to the men, women and children killed in the terror 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 stores for gifts from 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 Yo-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-acre sports village with sweeping views of the Hudson River. Situated on four historic piers, Chelsea Piers offers athletic facilities for baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing, dance, figure skating, golf gymnastics, ice hockey, rock climbing, running, soccer, swimming, volleyball and also features 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 structure itself, both within and outside is a remarkable architecture miracle. Located adjacent to the Station Masters’ Office is the New York Transit Museum with ongoing exhibitions. Entrance is Free and they’ve got a shop available for you to purchase transit related goods and gifts. Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 pm, there are free 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 Wright's masterpiece of modern architecture 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. You'll see masterpieces by such noted artists as Chagall, Kandinsky, Picasso and van Gogh. Plus changing exhibitions that are 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 Vessel was decommission 37 years later and in 1982 was donated by the US Navy in order to become a floating museum. Within the Intrepid’s Hangar is quite a number of aircraft 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 learn of the US Military’s naval, air and ground forces past and present.

Jacob Javits Center

Pier 83, Midtown (West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue) 212-563-3200 See New York City the Circle Line way. Give us 2 hours of your time and you can experience the grandeur of Mid and Lower Manhattan. Our professional tourguides will share the legends and lore behind our great city. You will enjoy magnificent views of the world's premier 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 ground 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 are 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 International Gift Fair, American International Toy Fair, New York Restaurant & Food Service, Gay & Lesbian Expo, New York International Auto Show, International 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. Yet much of the creative 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.

Attractions Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Btwn 62nd & 66th Streets West of Broadway www.lincolncenter.org The 16.3-acre Lincoln Center complex, one of the world’s foremost performing arts centers, is home to 12 resident arts organizations including the Metropolitan Opera, Avery Fisher Hall, New York State Theater, Juilliard School, Alice Tully Hall, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Library-Museum of the Performing Arts, Guggenheim Bandshell in Damrosch 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 Square Garden and its Theater can accommodate upwards of 20,000 people and is home to such teams as the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks, and the New York Liberty.

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. From ancient Egyptian splendors to modern American painting, complemented by an astonishing sweep of more than 30 special exhibitions each year. It's all under one roof at the Met, New York City's number one tourist attraction.

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 clearer perspective of this great city. There’s a ferry leaving at just about every half hour and the trip to Staten Island is roughly 20 minutes. There’s also a great 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 great national landmark has been a worldwide symbol of freedom to millions of people and a welcoming beacon for millions of immigrants.

Time Square / Theater District Times Square Visitors Center 1560 Broadway, between 46th & 47th Streets Open every day, 8 to 8. www.timessquarebid.org Time square is a spectacular area to shop, eat and catch the latest Broadway show. Down Broadway through 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 traffic island on 47th Street.

Top of the Rock

Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) 2 Columbus Circle 212-299-7777 www.madmuseum.org The Museum of Arts and Design collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are 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 offers stunning views of New York City and beyond. Come experience the interior and exterior decks on the top three floors of this magnificent art deco building. Enjoy 360° panoramic views 70 stories up in the sky. This is your New York! HOURS: Open 365 days a year, 8am to midnight.

United Nations

11 West 53 Street (between 5th & 6th Ave.) The world's most renowned collection of modern and contemporary art has a new home. Experience the largest display ever of MoMA's collection at the new Museum of Modern Art. Highlights include van Gogh's The Starry Night, and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, along with more 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. Today there are 189 members of the UN. For each one of these members, there flies a flag in front of the main office. Inside are wonderful works of art and Guided Tours 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 streets of 48th & 51st and between 5th 6th Avenues are a complex of 19 buildings on 2 acres which make up Rockefeller Center. Within these buildings you’ll find offices, shops, restaurants, 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, sculptures, multimedia installations, drawings, prints, and photographs—and is still growing. The Museum was founded in 1931 with a core group of 700 art objects, many of them from the personal collection of founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.

Spotlight on Culture

Events JAN

The NYC Gay Travel Expo

The New York Times Travel Show January 18th - 20th, 2013 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 international hot spots, familiar favorites, and those underthe-radar escapes that are still relatively crowd-free.

May 5th, 2012 The LGBT Center 208 West 13 Street, NY www.glbttravelexpo.com The New York City Gay Travel Expo is an exciting new event where you can learn about new travel destinations, rediscover old ones, find glbt friendly travel providers and get information to plan your next vacation. Exhibitors will include: airlines, hotels, cruise lines, car rental companies, resorts, exotic destinations, convention and visitors bureaus. Everyone of them reaching out to the glbt consumer.

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AIDS Walk New York

The Original GLBT Expo Official 2013 dates TBA (previously on Mar 17th – 18th, 2012) 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 products & services available to the GLBT consumer. Starting in 1993, the EXPO has generated over $80,000,000 of dollars spent within the Greater Tri-State area. This includes the GLBT friendly companies from every industry, both large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies. They have all discovered the GLBT Community is affluent, brand-loyal, well educated and business minded. It is the truest of definition of "THE PERFECT NICHE MARKET".

ccredited as the first and only dedicated gay and lesbian art museum in the world, the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art’s mission is to exhibit, preserve and foster the creation of gay and lesbian art and artists which speaks directly to many aspects of the gay and lesbian experience, including political, historical, romantic and social imagery. We embrace this rich creative history by informing, inspiring, entertaining and challenging all who enter our doors. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art has a permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects spanning more than three centuries of gay and lesbian art. Our programs includes 6-8 major exhibitions a year, film screenings, plays, poetry readings, artist and curator talks, panel discussions, THE ARCHIVE-a quarterly newsletter focusing on gay and lesbian art and artists, a membership program, a research library and an archive of the permanent collection. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art began as the Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation, founded by Charles W. Leslie and Fritz Lohman, and for more than 20 years has supported gay and lesbian artists. For more information, go to www.leslielohman.org.

The Black Party Weekend Official 2013 dates TBA (Previously on March 24th, 2012) Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd St, NY other Locations TBA 212-674-8541, www.theblackparty.com One of gay New York’s largest attended, most anticipated and highly promoted events. Is considered the Father of all large circuit parties and with more 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 retain its reputation for cutting edge innovation and staging, superstar international DJs, world class performances and its legendary “strange live acts”.

MAY Equality Forum

Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 noon – 6 pm. Admission to the Museum is free.

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013 (Between Grand & Canal) Phone: 212-431-2609 | Fax: 212-431-2666 E-mail : info@leslielohman.org Facebook.com/LeslieLohman | Twitter.com/LeslieLohman 44

May 20th, 2012 Central Park, New York, NY www.aidswalk.net/newyork Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $105 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world. In 2009 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of 2,880 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of over $5.6 million for Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and 50 other local AIDS service organizations.

JUN Staten Island LGBT Pride June 2nd, 2012 12-5pm Through the streets of St. George www.silgbtcenter.org The parade starts on Central Ave at Slosson Terrace and winds through the streets of St. George! (just a few steps from the Staten Island Ferry). The festival will be in Tompkinsville Park (right next to the Staten Island LGBT Community Center).

Queens Pride June 3rd, 2012 12pm 89th Street & 37th Avenue Jackson Heights 718-228-7599 www.queenspride.com Queens is New York’s largest borough 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.

OUT OF TOWN

May 3rd - 6th, 2012 EVENT Philadelphia, PA www.equalityforum.com Equality Forum presents annually the largest national and international GLBT civil rights forum. The Equality Forum includes over 50 programs, parties and special events with no registration free and all substantive programs for free. Featured events include National Equality Rally at Independence Hall, Art Exhibit, Int’l Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center, SundayOUT! street festival & much more.

Brooklyn Pride June 9th, 2012 Prospect Park Park Slope, New York (9th Street and Prospect Park West) 718-928-3320 www.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. There 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.

Events Long Island Pride

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June 9th, 2012 1PM Main Street to Heckscher Park, Huntington, Long Island 631-225-2726, liprideparade.com The Long Island Pride Parade will be held along Main Street in Huntington Village. The Parade has become one of the largest parades outside of New York City in New York State. 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 more. The festival is free for everyone to attend, with no admission charges. Families can enjoy our "PRIDE KIDDIE KORNER"Clown, Face Painting, FREE for the kids!

Folsom Street East June 17th, 2012 2-7pm 28th Street, New York, NY between 10th & 11th Avenues www.folsomstreeteast.org Folsom Street East is the largest outdoor fetish street festival on the eastern coast, bringing thousands of sexy kinksters out onto the streets of New York City on a summer afternoon to celebrate sexual diversity and expression.

New York City Pride Week Jun 16th - 24th, 2012 Various locations around NYC 212-80-PRIDE, www.hopinc.org Heritage of Pride is a wholly volunteermanaged, non-partisan, tax-exempt, notfor-profit corporation that organizes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride events in New York City to commemorate and celebrate the Stonewall Riots.

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Bronx Pride Official 2012 dates TBA (previously on July 9th, 2011) 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Crotona Park 718-292-4368 www.bronxpride.org

NewFest: The NY LGBT Film Fest. Official 2013 dates TBA (previously on July 21st - 28th, 2011) SVA Theatre, 333 W 23rd Street, NY between 8th & 9th Avenues 646-290-8136, www.newfest.org As New York City's premier LGBT film organization, NewFest empowers, educates, entertains, and provokes the culturally rich & diverse communities of the greater metropolitan region. NewFest's year-round programming includes NewFest: The NY Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival, one of the most comprehensive showcases of international LGBT film/video in the world.

NOV MIX NYC: The New York Queer Experimental Film Festival Official 2012 dates TBA (previously on Nov 15th - 20th, 2011) Theater for the New City 151 First Avenue, New York, NY 212-742-8880 www.mixnyc.org Mix, New York's Experimental Film & Video Festival, was founded over a decade ago as an alternative to mainstream gay fests. Now entering its second decade, Mix continues to promote queer works that confront conventional cinema & break new ground.

Jun 17th, 2012 Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd St, NY 212-840-0770, broadwaybares.com

he National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. The Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the Memorial design selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations. The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history. Advance visitor passes to the 9/11 Memorial are required. Visitors must reserve advance passes for a specific date and time. Visitor passes are free and available at 911memorial.org/visit.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

NIGHTLIFE FEATURED NIGHTLIFE 31 Boots & Saddle

212-633-1986

76 Christopher Street / West Village www.bootsandsaddlenyc.com Hours: Happy Hour: 12pm – 8pm (drink specials) Small West Village bar with popular happy hour. Attracts an eclectic and mature crowd. TAGS: neighborhood bar, mature crowd, happy hour, go-go boys…

32 Boxers NYC

212-255-5082

37 West 20th Street / Chelsea www.boxersnyc.com Hours: Mon – Fri 4pm – 2am, Sat – Sun 1pm – 2am This two level space (New York’s largest gay bar) features pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer on tap, full bar and plasma screens. The long-running happy hour and outdoor space help make Boxers NYC a popular gathering place for the city’s many gay sports clubs and fans. TAGS: sports bar, happy hour, outdoor space, pool tables, restaurant...

33 Rawhide

212-242-9332

212 Eighth Avenue / Chelsea www.rawhide-nyc.com Hours: Mon – Sat 10AM – 4AM, Sun 12PM – 4AM Rawhide is leather, (of course) and has dancers nightly. TAGS: leather bar, neighborhood bar, dancers…

34 XL Nightclub

212-239-2999

512 West 42nd Street / Hells Kitchen www.xlnightclub.com Hours: 4PM – 4AM, 7 Days A Week A mixture of a cabaret lounge and a large exciting nightclub connected to the first gay hotel in NYC. TAGS: video screens, dancing, cabaret…

35 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 and 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 Chelsea 20 Club, The VIP Club Barracuda 32 Boxers NYC Eagle NYC, The G Lounge Gym Sportsbar Pearl Lounge 33 Rawhide Rush Nightclub Splash Bar XES Lounge

20 West 20th Street 275 West 22nd Street 37 West 20th Street 554 West 28th Street 225 West 19th Street 167 Eighth Avenue 155 Eighth Avenue 212 Eighth Avenue 579 6th Avenue 50 West 17th Street 157 West 24th Street

NIGHTLIFE

212-633-1199 212-645-8613 212-255-5082 646-473-1866 212-929-1085 212-337-2439 212-229-2291 212-242-9332 212-243-6100 212-691-0073 212-604-0212

East Side B Bar & Grill (Beige Tues Night) 40 East 4th Street Bemelman's Bar At The Carlyle Hotel 35 East 76th Street Brandy's Piano Bar 235 East 84th Street Evolve 221 East 58th Street 25 Lips 227 East 56th Street Tool Box 1742 Second Avenue Townhouse Bar, The 236 East 58th Street VIG 27 119 East 27th Street Web, The 40 East 58th Street

212-475-2220 212-744-1600 212-744-4949 212-355-3395 212-675-7710 212-348-1288 212-754-4649 212-686-5500 212-308-1546

East Village Boiler Room, The Eastern Bloc Nowhere Phoenix UC Lounge Urge Lounge Woody's

86 East 4th Street 505 East 6th Street 322 East 14th Street 447 East 13th Street 87 Ludlow Street 33 Second Avenue 31 Second Avnnue

212-254-7536 212-777-2555 212-477-4744 212-477-9979 212-677-1100 212-777-0774 212-777-0774

59 West 44th Street 642 Tenth Avenue 311 West 57th Street 301 West 39th Street 500 W 48th Street 793 9th Avenue 355 West 52nd Street 656 Ninth Avenue 405 West 51st Street 512 West 42nd Street 348 West 52nd Street 331 West 51 Street 512 West 42nd Street

212-840-6800 917-388-2897

Hell's Kitchen The Oak Room/Algonquin Hotel Bar-Tini Ultra Lounge Club 57 @ Providence Escuelita Fairytale Lounge Flaming Saddles Saloon Industry Ninth Avenue Saloon Posh Rockit Fridays @ XL Nightclub Therapy Vlada Lounge 34 XL Nightclub

212-631-0588 212-713-0481 646-476-2747 212-307-1503 212-957-2222 212-397-1700 212-974-8030 212-239-2999

Midtown / West Side Bamboo 52 Barrage Ritz Lounge, The

344 West 52nd Street 401 West 47th Street 369 West 46th Street

212-957-2222 212-586-9390 212-333-2554

104 Dyckman Street 4168 Broadway 992 Amsterdam Avenue

646-388-4067 212-923-8700 212-222-4600

57 Grove Street 76 Christopher Street 281 West 12th 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 212-627-2044 212-924-3347 212-243-1928

Upper West Side Le Boy No Parking Suite Bar

West Village Arthur's Tavern 31 Boots & Saddle Cubbyhole, The Hangar, The Henrietta Hudson Julius Marie's Crisis Monster, The Pieces Rockbar NYC Stonewall 35 Ty's

212-924-3558 212-929-9291 212-675-1864 212-463-0950 212-741-9641

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Cherry Grove (Fire Island)

TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION

FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Dune Point 134 Lewis Walk dunepoint.com 2 Grove Hotel (& Ice Palace) Holly Walk grovehotel.com

631-597-6261 631-597-6600

DINING Restaurants / Cafes 4 Cherry Grove Pizza Cherry Lane Cafe Floyd’s Restaurant 5 Island Breeze 6 Sweet Licks Top of the Bay Bistro

179 Ocean Walk Bayview Walk 158 Bayview Walk 178 Bayview Walk (Dock Walk) 180 Bayview Walk 1 Dock Walk

631-597-6766 631-597-7859 631-597-7112 631-597-6570 631-597-6464 631-597-6028

NIGHTLIFE Bars / Clubs / Lounges / Piano / Cabaret 7 2 5 8

Bunkhouse, The Cherry's on the Bay Ice Palace Island Breeze Jumping Jacks Mallory Square

192 North Main St., Sayville 158 Bayview Walk Bayview Walk 178 Bayview Walk (Dock Walk) 106 Lewis Walk at the Ocean Cherry Grove Ferry Terminal

631-567-2865 631-597-7859 631-597-6600 631-597-6570 631-597-4174 631-589-8628

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions Fire Island Lighthouse

www.fireislandlighthouse.com

631-661-4876

Car Service / Limousines Colonial Transportation, Inc.

282 Railroad Avenue

631-589-3500

Ocean Walk

631-597-3200

Clothing Beach Hut

Hardware / Housewares Goodies

Dock Walk

631-597-7090

Jewelry / Jewelers Next Wave Jewelry & Clothing Bayview Walk

631-597-9283

Recreation Cherry Grove Marina

631-597-7979

Shopping 10 Fernandy’s Feista Beach Shop - on the walk to the Beach Grove Market Main Walk 11 Rainbow Dreams Breezeway at Cherry Grove Hotel 12 This & That Ocean Walk

631-597-6239 631-597-3200 631-597-6416

Transportation Services

Cherry Grove & The Pines

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Long Island Railroad www.mta.info/lirr/ 718-217-LIRR Sayville Ferry Service www.pagelinx.com/sayvferry/cg.htm 631-589-0810 South Bay Water Taxi 133 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore 631-665-8885

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The Pines (Fire Island) ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Ciel Madison, The Pines Bluff Overlook

Harbor Walk 22 Atlantic Walk 362 Ocean Walk

631-597-6500 631-597-6061 631-597-3064

DINING Restaurants / Cafes Canteen Pines Bistro Pines Pizza and Ice Cream

Harbor Walk 36 Fire Island Boulevard 36 Fire Island Boulevard

631-597-6010 631-597-6862 631-597-3597

NIGHTLIFE Bars / Clubs / Lounges / Piano / Cabaret Blue Whale, The Harbor Walk High Tea Deck Harbor Walk Mallory Square (at the ferry dock) Cherry Grove Ferry Terminal Pavilion, The Harbor Walk Sip N Twirl Pickety Ruff Walk

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

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions Fire Island Lighthouse

www.fireislandlighthouse.com

631-661-4876

Car Service / Limousines Colonial Transportation, Inc.

282 Railroad Avenue

631-589-3500

Cards & Gifts Summer Solstice

Harbor Walk (above The Pantry)

631-597-4200

Clothing (Men's) Gostoso Picketty Ruff Walk Gostoso on the Harbor

26 Fire Island Blvd Harbor Walk

631-597-9010 631-597-9020

Harbor Walk Harbor Walk

631-597-6588 631-597-6200

Food Stores / Markets Peter's Marina Meat Market Pines Pantry, The

Hardware / Housewares Pines Supply Company

Harbor Walk

631-597-6500

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

Harbor Walk

631-597-6500

Transportation Services Long Island Railroad www.mta.info/lirr/ 718-217-LIRR Sayville Ferry Service www.pagelinx.com/sayvferry/cg.htm 631-589-0810 South Bay Water Taxi 133 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore 631-665-8885

Wine & Spirits Pines Liquor Store, The

Harbor Walk

631-597-6442

New York City and

Fire Island