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16 - THE BIG GAY FALL EVENTS GUIDE We list 81 reasons to put down the Netflix and get out this season.

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12 Gay D.D. 13 The Week in Photos

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Paris! - A Baroque Burlesque Extravaganze October 12, The Irondale Theatre The Greek myth - The Judgement of Paris - gets a Haute Baroque-Burlesque makeover in the hands of Austin McCormick's acclaimed Company XIV. Sip Champagne while you're transported to a French dance hall, seduced by three goddesses and entertained like never before. companyxiv.com

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COMMENT OF THE WEEK: I don’t view myself as cold or unemotional. And

neither do my friends. And neither does my family. But if that sometimes is the perception I create, then I can’t blame people for thinking that. - Hillary Clinton to Humans of New York

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GOT GAY-TENTION DEFICIT DISORDER?

From the hot topics to the hot messes, here is what you may have missed last week.

LOST A LEGEND Drag legend The Lady Chablis, best known for starring in the film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, died last week following a bout of pneumonia.

Chablis was a staple of the Savannah, Georgia nightlife for years, and her death was announced by Savannah’s Club One, where she’d performed her revue.

QUEER COVER Our friends over at Time Out New York embraced their inner queerness last week with a "State of Queer" issue and we are gagging over the cover. Featuring 57 queer members of our community, the issue features a cover story by former Next staffer Will Pulos to a short list of eight LGBT game changers. Go to nextmagazine.com to meet them all.

NEW GAGA It’s been a long time since we last had new Lady Gaga music — even if longer if you don’t count her slightly odd duet album with Tony Bennett — but the 10 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

dry patch is finally over, as she’s back with new single ‘Perfect Illusion’. Gaga says the song — which she wrote on a vintage Underwood typewriter, because Gaga — is a commentary on the modern social media world. “How do we navigate through social media?

How do we look through these images that we know are filtered and altered, and decipher what is reality and what is a perfect illusion? There are also a lot of things on the internet that are not reality. And I think people are pressured to keep that personal illusion going on in their real lives,” she told the BBC. TRANS TOY Admit it. You have totally jerked off to a Buck Angel porn more than a few times. I know I have. Well, the trans porn star is getting in on the sex toy portion of the industry, releasing the first sex toy ever designed specifically for trans men.

Engineered for FTM trans men who often see their clitorises grow in size as the result of testosterone therapy, the revolutionary Buck-Off™ was designed

using Angel’s vision for how it should feel and fit.

PAYING TRIBUTE Lat week, Sia released a haunting and powerful video for her song "The Greatest" dedicated to the victims of the Orlando shooting. You may need tissues - it gets a little intense. Go to nextmagazine.com to watch.

YOU'RE A FIREWORK Katy Perry couldn't stop crying when she walked on stage and surprised Tony Marrero, a Pulse nightclub shooting survivor. And neither could he. Marrero was telling Ellen DeGeneres on her show Thursday that Perry's music, specifically "Rise," kept him going during his darkest moments. DeGeneres asked him, "Have you met Katy yet? Would you like to meet her?" That's when Marrero turned to see Perry walking towards him with open arms.

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Brandon Voss brought Sherry Vine and Jackie Beat together for a show at The Pavilion in Fire Island Pines.

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Iman Le Caire with DJ's Justin Dawson and sDOT at Burning Girl in the Meat Rack.

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Kris Karr, Nick Sterling and David Atticus put on a memorable show at the season finale of Bathhouse at The Pavilion.

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Get out your calendar and start saving dates. Here we round up the 81 best happenings worth doing, seeing and exploring this autumn. From Broadway openings to leather weekends, from fabulous fall festivals to non-profit gatherings - our guide has you covered.

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GAYFALLEVENTSGUIDE Self Portraits Happening Now to November 5, Leslie- Lohman Museum Through the reflection on and use of traditional portraiture, Cobi Moules creates a space for personal significance and a trans and queer presence. leslielohman.org The Cinder Block Comedy Festival September 14 - 18, Various venues in Williamsburg This four-day comedy festival with 150+ performers showcases a diverse set of talent in the comedy community, from sketch to stand-up to improv to musical comedy. cinderblockcomedyfestival.com.

Grand Paradise September 15, 383 Troutman Street, Brooklyn An immersive theater experience. A late 1970s tropical resort. A fountain of youth that promises to quench your deepest longings. Count us in. thegrandparadise.com Chokehold September 16, 14 Street Y Ferguson. Staten Island. Cleveland. North Charleston.

Baltimore. Baton Rouge. St. Anthony. The list goes on and on. Five friends launch a desperate gamble to end police violence, but the road to achieving justice is more elusive than they think. 14streety.org Vendy Awards September 17, Governors Island The Vendy Awards is an annual street food competition series that determines the “best of the best” in street food.

Each year thousands of guests eagerly purchase tickets to sample food from publicly nominated vendors. vendyawards.streetvendor.org.

Back by popular demand, Michael Longoria returns after his Joe’s Pub debut with a concert celebrating his solo Broadway album, "Broadway Brick by Brick". joespub.publictheater.org bThe Meeting September 18, Joe's Pub Justin Sayre's The Meeting — the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda — will come to an end at the conclusion of its upcoming season. After seven years of audacious humor, trailblazing political discourse and button-pushing cultural exploration, the acclaimed comedy/variety show will be presented for the eighth and final season from September 2016 through May 2017. The Fall 2016 season shows are Sunday nights at 9:30 pm and will feature tributes to gay icons Beyonce (September 18), Bette Midler (October 23), and Angela Lansbury (November 20), with the 8th Annual Holiday Spectacular! being held December 18. themeetingshow.com.

Howard Ashman Award & Cabaret September 19, Joe's Pub Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) will honor Javier Muñoz, Broadway star in the lead role in “Hamilton: An American Musical,” with the 2016 Howard Ashman Award, for his activism in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2002, Javier was diagnosed with HIV and he continues to speak out about his status—particularly in the media—because of the stigma directed at people living with HIV/AIDS. Proceeds from the cabaret will support GMHC’s programs, services, and advocacy, which benefit approximately 10,000 clients every year. gmhc.org.

The Debonairs September 17, The Townhouse The Debonairs featuring Matthew Piazzi, a Top 10 finalist from Season Three of NBC's hit TV show America's Got Talent, brings you the best in 1950s & 1960s Doo Wop, 50s Pop, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul to the Townhouse every Saturday night. townhouseny.com

Everybody Rise! A Broadway Boylesque September 19, Highline Ballroom "Everybody Rise! A Broadway Boylesque" invites you to experience some of the best-loved show tunes of all time with a bit of a...twist. A hunky cast of Broadway's beautiful boys give new meaning to "Let Me Entertain You" in an evening full of sexy, bawdy, titillating and moving song and dance. The night promises to be a little bit naughty, a little bit nice and totally thrilling. highlineballroom.com

Eliot Glazer's Haunting Renditions Live September 17, The Bell House As part of the 2016 Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, Eliot Glazer's Haunting Renditions Live will return to The Bell House for a special evening of all-Glaz(s)er everything.

Special guests include Ilana Glazer and Jon Glaser. hauntingrenditions.com

New York City Ballet Fall Gala September 20, David H. Koch Theater From the red carpet to center stage, New York City Ballet presents four world premieres in their fifth annual fall fashion event. Each dance-maker will join forces with a designer to create couture costuming sure to have the fashion world abuzz. nycballet.com.

Michael Longoria September 18, Joe's Pub

How AIDS Changed American Art September 21, Fashion Institute of Technology

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An illustrated talk about the thesis behind the touring exhibition Art AIDS America at the Bronx Museum just before it leaves for its final showing in Chicago. In place of the standard narrative of AIDS as a tragic tangent within our current art world, sad but not terribly influential, Katz argues that AIDS has long been a motor, albeit a repressed one, for some of the most significant developments in American art over the last 3 decades. leslielohman.org Explosions In The Sky September 22 & September 23, Terminal 5 & Kings Theatre Post rockers Explosions in the Sky are on tour now in support of their new album Wilderness, with two New York City shows. Ambient pop artist Julianna Barwick opens the Terminal 5 show on September 22. The next night, the Kings Theatre show will be opened by a solo Destroyer set (aka Dan Bejar). explosionsinthesky.com Betty Buckley September 22 - 25, Joe's Pub Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley returns to Joe's Pub with her new show, Story Songs. A renowned interpreter with an eclectic taste for songs from all genres, Buckley will share a collection of songs everything from Radiohead to theater greats Stephen Schwartz and Jason Robert Brown. joespub.publictheater.org Ginger Minj: The Album Premiere September 22 - 25, The Laurie Beechman Theatre RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars queen Ginger Minj is dropping her new CD Ginger Minj: The Album. Hear her perform some of the tracks from the CD like "You Think You're a Man, "Leaving It All Behind", and "Losing My Religion" -- and expect a few surprises! spincyclenyc.com Nasty Drew And That Harder Boy: The Case of the Peepshow Phantom!

September 23 - The Laurie Beechman Theatre Teen crime fighters Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy are back for their grooviest mystery yet! On their first trip to New York City in 1978, Nasty and Harder soon find themselves swept into the Case of the Peepshow Phantom! spincyclenyc.com bGlobal Citizen Festival September 24 - Great Lawn at Central Park For the fifth year now, Global Citizen will bring together musicians and world leaders for a concert in New York City's Central Park. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans called the festival "an annual touch point to hold our world leaders to account on their commitments to solve the world's biggest problems." Chelsea Handler and Neil Patrick Harris host. globalcitizen.org/en/

30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction September 25 - Shubert Alley, West 44th Street & West 45th St. Be a part of the biggest day for Broadway fans as the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction makes an encore appearance in Shubert Alley and, for the first time, will stretch along West 45th Street. Tens of thousands of Broadway fans will celebrate by bidding on and buying everything from one-of-a-kind show props to tickets to opening night performances, from autographed musical phrases to once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experiences. broadwaycares.org Fortune and Men's Eyes September 27 - The Center A groundbreaking play on the degradation and brutality of prison life, Fortune and Men's Eyes vividly uncovers inmates' journeys in a world where sex equals power and it’s every man for himself. Directed by Keith Greer, this staged-reading series revisits classic LGBT theatrical pieces, shining a light on them for a new generation. gaycenter.org/queerstages bDaddy Issues Begins September 29, The Theatre at St. Clement's This fast-paced new comedy, from the wit of Marshall Goldberg, takes audiences on a rollicking risqué ride to remind us just how far we’ll go for family. daddyissuestheplay.com James Bay September 30, Radio City Music Hall Singer-songwriter and guitarist James Bay takes over Radio City Music Hall with his dreamy vocals and sweet tunes. jamesbay.com/live 54th Annual New York Film Festival September 30, Various locations America’s pre-eminent film presentation organization, the Film Society of Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema. The Film Society is best known for two world-class international festivals, one of them being the New York Film Festival - the most famous and prestigious in the country. filmlinc.org/nyff2016 Mates Leather Weekend XX: Boots September 29 - October 3, Provincetown A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with other like-minded people in leather, rubber and uniforms. matesleatherweekend.com

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GAYFALLEVENTSGUIDE Dane Terry October 1, The Center Mixing elements as disparate as Johnny Cash, Liberace and Ursula K Le Guin into surreal musical theater miniatures, Dane Terry brings his unique brand of theatrical music to this concert series. gaycenter.org/daneterry Joey Arias October 2, 9 & 16 - Joe's Pub New York icon Joey Arias returns to Joe's Pub with a 3-show residency in October. "Joey Arias is With You Know" is a sonic experience, a musical journey that responds to the changing nature of reality as we move further and further into the realms of social media, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. joespub.publictheater.org Sharon Needles October 6 - 15, The Laurie Beechman Theatre Evil spirits begin to gather and prepare for Halloween, and naturally Sharon Needles is leading the pack. Join the RuPaul's Drag Race superstar and Queen of Halloween for a spooky live Halloween Special! spincyclenyc.com Holiday Inn October 6 - Studio 54 Roundabout Theatre Company proudly presents the Broadway premiere of Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical, the dazzling new musical inspired by the Academy Award-winning film. With music and lyrics by the legendary Irving Berlin, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away” and more. roundabouttheatre.org Janeane Garofalo Begins October 7, EastVille Comedy Club The funny lady makes begins a month long residency at the 150 seat retro comedy club located in the heart of Manhattan's East Village. janeanegarofalo.com Freak Out Let's Dance NY October 8, Forest Hills Stadium Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist Nile Rodgers will produce, perform, and host the Freak Out Let’s Dance FOLD NY, an all-star concert event to be presented at the historic open-air Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Rodgers follows up the phenomenal success of 2016's FOLD London with a night of trailblazing music legends, including Bette Midler (performing with Nile Rodgers and CHIC), Earth, Wind & Fire, The Village People DJ Cassidy, Alex Newell and DJ Nicky Siano of Studio 54. foldfestival.com

Hudson Valley Dance Festival October 8, Catskill, New York Hudson Valley Dance Festival, a world-class dance experience in the heart of Catskill, NY, returns for its fourth year. To meet growing demand, this year’s event will feature two performances, at 2:00 pm and at 5:00 pm, again transforming the 115-year-old wooden warehouse at Catskill Point into a modern-day dance venue. dradance.org/hudson-valley-dance-festival-2016 Paris!

October 12, The Irondale Theatre The Greek myth the - Judgement of Paris - gets a Haute Baroque-Burlesque makeover in the hands of Austin McCormick's acclaimed Company XIV. Sip Champagne while you're transported to a French dance hall, seduced by three goddesses and entertained like never before. companyxiv.com bHeisenberg October 13, Manhattan Theatre Club Internationally renowned for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, visionary playwright Simon Stephens returns to the New York stage with this sharply original world premiere starring Denis Arndt (The Night Alive, Basic Instinct) and Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof, “Weeds”). manhattantheatreclub.com REVEL October 13, Avenue As Stonewall Community Foundation’s longest-running and largest fundraising event to benefit the LGBTQ community, REVEL engages young philanthropists from all over the New York City to party for an amazing cause. stonewallfoundation.org NYC Craft Beer Festival October 14 & 15, Lexington Avenue Armory Whether you are a beer aficionado with a wealth of beer knowledge, a seasoned beer drinker, or someone who is new to the craft beer scene, the NYC Craft Beer Festival’s mission is to give you the opportunity to taste a large number craft beer selections, many seasonal, in one place at one time. nyccraftbeerfest.com Cut Ups: Queer Collage Practices October 14, Leslie - Lohman Museum Cut-Ups: Queer Collage Practices brings together works by an intergenerational group of fifteen queer and feminist artists who each explore collage with diverse, erotically inclined tactics. The works in this show draw from print culture and pornography, dating from the era of gay and women's liberation to the present. While collage has typically been SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 21

GAYFALLEVENTSGUIDE understood through the lens of modernism and the historical avant-garde or through postmodernism and pastiche, Cut-Ups does not call on these frameworks. Rather, this exhibition presents collages¬- whether discovered in the archives or coming out of contemporary art practices-that demonstrate pornographic inspirations and world-making ambitions. leslielohman.org/calendar.html Natasha Leggero & Moshe Kasher October 14, Caroline's On Broadway The hilarious and raunchy Natasha Leggero appears with Moshe Kasher at Caroline's On Broadway. natashaleggero.com Open House New York October 15, Various Locations For two days each October, the annual Open House New York Weekend unlocks the doors of New York’s most important buildings, offering an extraordinary opportunity to experience the city and meet the people who design, build, and preserve New York. ohny.org CHVRCHES October 15, Radio City Music Hall The Scottish synthpop band perform live at Radio City Music Hall. chvrch.es The Cherry Orchard October 15, American Airlines Theater Roundabout Theatre Company presents a new production of The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece about a family on the edge of ruin—and a country on the brink of revolution. roundabouttheatre.org.

Amy Schumer, Live October 18, Madison Square Garden In June 2016, the Amy Schumer stand up tour made its way to Madison Square Garden, making her the first female comedian to ever headline the landmark venue. Well, she's back and a lot that has happened since her last show. amyschumer.com. bNewFest 2016 October 20 -25, Various Locations Now in its 28th year, NewFest presents New York's LGBT Film Festival from October 20 to 25th with six full days of premieres, parties and panels that include narratives, shorts, and documentaries from the U.S. and around the world that shine a light on LGBT stories. newfest.org 22 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Front Page October 20, Broadhurst Theater The classic comedy The Front Page hits Broadway once again, boasting an incredible cast of theatre and movie royalty.

Directed by three time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, this revival is headlined by Broadway darling and two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane. Joining him in the cast are screen legend John Goodman, John Slattery, and Tony winners Jefferson Mays and Sherie Rene Scott. thefrontpagebroadway.com A Place At The Table: Ali Forney Center's Fall Gala October 21, Capitale A Place at the Table is Ali Forney Center's major fundraiser of the year. This event allows AFC to continue to grow and provide LG youth with the supportive services and tools they need to live independently. aliforneycenter.org Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards October 24, Stage 48 The Broadway and Ballet HERO Awards to honor Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, ABT Ballet Star Marcelo Gomes, Tony Award winner and Broadway Legend Donna Mckechnie, and breakout star of "Paramour" Rubie Lewis. bSia October 25, Barclay's Center Sia embarks on her first full tour in five years, the Nostalgic for the Present trek with special guests Miguel and AlunaGeorge. siamusic.net/tour Falsettos Octcotber 27, Walter Kerr Theatre This fall, Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop), in association with Jujamcyn Theaters, will bring William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos back to Broadway. Falsettos, whose cast will feature Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, and Tracie Thoms, begins previews begin September 29 and officially opens October 27. lct.org/shows/falsettos Madame Tussaud's Halloween October 29, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum Dress as your favorite celebrity and dance with the stars in over 85,000 square feet of party space at the famous wax museum in Times Square. Explore six massive floors including the all new Ghostbusters Haunted House Experience, DJ Hector Fonseca's presidential dance party, Drag

Race star Willams's Horror Show, the Marvel Comic's 4-D Superhero Thrill Ride, a Costume Contest, DJ Vito Fun's Pop Star Dance Party, DJ Nomi Ruiz in the new 5th floor VIP room and more! vossevents.com Les Liaisons Dangereuses October 30, Booth Theatre Based on the 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Les Liaisons Dangereuses follows former lovers, La Marquise de Merteuil and Le Vicomte de Valmont as they compete in games of seduction and revenge. Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber star in the Broadway revival of Christopher Hampton's classic. liaisonsbroadway.com The Village Halloween Parade October 31, 6th Avenue at Canal Street Only those in costume are welcome to join. Hundreds of puppets, 53 bands of different types of music, dancers, artists, and thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes of their own creation join the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world. halloween-nyc.com

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October 5 Radio City Music Hall Regina Spektor October 17 Rough Trade bDie Antwoord

October 17 Terminal 5 bNight Of The Living Drag October 31 Stage 48 The Living Dead return at Voss Events 5th annual Night of the Living Drag: Apocalyptic All Stars featuring the entire cast of RuPaul's All Star Drag Race Season Two. Taking place at Stage 48, the night will once again feature drag zombies as they infest the former horse stable. Shangela will host the evening with haunting performances by Adore Delano, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox, Ginger Minj, Katya, Phi Phi O’Hara, Roxxxy Andrews, and Tatiana. vossevents.com

La Femme October 19 Warsaw bThe B-52S

October 28 Webster Hall

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Trixie Mattel: Ages 3 and Up November 3, The Laurie Beechman Theatre Life in plastic isn’t always fantastic. Don’t believe it? Buckle up as RuPaul's Drag Race Trixie Mattel spins the last straw into comedy gold with her razor-sharp wit and unmatched style.

From the mundane to the once-in-a lifetime, Trixie’s point of view breaks the mold and stops production altogether. See the world through her iconic, doll-like eyes in “Trixie Mattel: Ages 3 and Up. “ Accessories sold separately, batteries not included. spincyclenyc.com Tegan and Sara November 4, Madison Square Garden Tegan and Sara Quin may be Canadian, but they are really excited to be touring America this fall. “As Canadians, there can be a bit of a disengagement. ‘It’s not our country it’s 24 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

not our problem,’ but I just feel such a connection to the LGBT community internationally. We’ve spent 17 years really focused and building our career in the U.S. so there is a power and duty to give back to that community,” Sara Quin told The Star Pheonix. “We’re not trying to preach and beat people over the head with our concerns and our priorities politically but I do think it’s an interesting way to integrate politics in a fun way into music again.” teganandsara.com Indigo Girls November 4, The Space at Westbury The Indigo Girls (Emily Saliers and Amy Ray) released their sixteenth studio album, One Lost Day, on June 2, 2016. Vast in its reach, but unified by the traveler’s sense of wonder, gratitude, and empathy, One Lost Day moves like a centrifuge, pulling the listener close to linger in the small moment,

GAYFALLEVENTSGUIDE then casting out onto sonic currents. This is music of the past, present, and future — a boundlessness earned and not bestowed. One Lost Day has a feeling of music composed across time, not just in time. indigogirls.com Julia Scotti November 5, Banana's Comedy Club Julia Scotti is a nationally headlining comedian, former teacher, author, speaker, and woman of transgender experience who was a quarter finalist and fan favorite on this season of America’s Got Talent on NBC. See her live when she takes over this comedy club in Jersey. juliascotti.com Broadway Sings Beyonce November 7, Highline Ballroom Broadway Sings is the acclaimed concert series that takes a pop icon and flips their music to create brand new, unique arrangements and orchestrations. Each installment gathers over a dozen Broadway stars to belt out new versions of the songs you love, backed by a full jazz band. The New Yorkbased series was founded in 2011 by Corey Mach (Wicked, Godspell) and is music directed by Joshua Stephen Kartes.

In November, they tackle Queen Bey. highlineballroom.com Chita: Nowadays November 7, Carnegie Hall Producer Daniel Nardicio will present Chita: Nowadays, marking the first time Broadway legend Chita Rivera will headline the iconic venue Carnegie Hall. The two-time Tony Award winner will welcome guests Alan Cumming and Andy Karl, with other leading men to be announced. The show features signature favorites, new selections and special collaborations with her guests, plus a very unique version of the West Side Story classic “America". ChitaInConcert.com Clean Bandit November 14, Irving Plaza English electronic music group Clean Bandit featuring out gay boy Neil Amin-Smith comes to Irving Plaza. cleanbandit.co.uk Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 November 14, Imperial Theatre Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 stars multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban in his Broadway debut.

Inspired by a 70-page slice of War and Peace, this "vibrant, thrillingly imagined new musical" (The New York Times) is "stunning and blazingly original" (Entertainment Weekly) and brings us just inches from Tolstoy’s brash young lovers as they light up Moscow in a “heaven-sent fireball" (The New York Times) of romance and passion. Supposedly it's the next Hamilton, so get your tickets now. greatcometbroadway.com

Troye Siven November 14 & 15, Terminal 5 The 20-year-old singer will kick off his Suburbia Tour on October 16 with a show at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. troyesivan.com Ingrid Michaelson: Hell No Tour!

November 16 & 17, Beacon Theatre Ingrid Michaelson will be playing all of favorites, as well as new songs from her sixth studio album, It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense, that just came out in August. ingridmichaelson.com An Evening With David Sedaris November 18, Town Hall NPR Humorist and Best-selling Author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and When You Are Engulfed in Flames will make his live appearance return to Town Hall this fall. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. davidsedarisbooks.com bWhite Party Week November 23 - 28, Miami, Florida Care Resource’s annual fundraiser, White Party Week, takes over Miami at the end of November with raging parties that attract partygoers from all throughout the world. The community HIV/AIDS resource and support center has been producing White Party Week for 31 years to help fund their mission of education, prevention, care and treatment. Day and evening events take place on the beach, in various nightclubs and at stunning hotel pools. In the midst of it all is the organization’s signature event, White Party, which brings out thousands of supporters donning white attire for an over-the- top soiree. whiteparty.org Dina Martina: Holiday Show November 28, B.B. King's Blues Club Tragic singer, horrible dancer and surreal raconteur, the hysterically funny Dina Martina debuted at Seattle’s Center on Contemporary Art in 1989, instantly gleaning reviews that dubbed her “magically warped”, “hilariously unfortunate” and “utter genius”. Since then, she’s packed venues in New York, Los Angeles, London, Toronto and San Francisco and shared the bill with acts such as Modest Mouse, Margaret Cho, Nina Hagen and Village People. She brings an all new Christmas show to B.B. King's for one night only. dinamartina.com

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GAYFALLEVENTSGUIDE Nutcracker Rouge!

November 21 - January 7, The Irondale Theatre A sexy and romantic take on the classical ballet featuring opera, circus, vaudeville, burlesque and naughty fun, Company XIV's critically acclaimed sold out holiday smash, "Nutcracker Rouge" is back for seen weeks only. Don't miss this sparkling re-imagining of the beloved Nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. Sexy, romantic and naughty fun. Count us in. companyxiv.com Courtney Act: Dashing Though The Divas December 1 - 4, The Laurie Beechman Theatre Courtney Act kicks off the holiday season as she carols through all of your favorite, festive divas! Featuring songs from the holiday albums of such grand dames as Barbara Streisand, Mariah Carey, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Bette Midler, and a bevy of other boys and girls! spincyclenyc.com bCyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays December 3, Beacon Theatre Cyndi has been joined onstage by many of her friends, including P!nk, Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan, Jason Mraz, Boy George, Norah Jones, Lou Reed, Nelly Furtado, Natasha Bedingfield, Adam Lambert, and Wanda Sykes, to name a few.

While the talent for this year’s event has not yet been announced, we expect this year’s show to be another night of outstanding performances. cyndilauper.com Hetrick-Martin Institute’s 2016 Emery Awards December 7, Cipriani Wall Street In 1979, Dr. Emery Hetrick, a psychiatrist, and his partner, Dr. A. Damien Martin, a professor at NYU, started the Institute for the Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth as a non-profit organization to help safeguard gay young people after a homeless gay teenager was attacked by his fellow homeless shelter residents and then kicked out of the shelter. Since the founders’ deaths the Institute has been renamed the Hetrick-Martin Institute in their honor, and today it’s the oldest and largest LGBT youth services organization in the country.

31st Annual Toys Party December 11, The Lighthouse The 31st Annual Toys Party returns as the annual holiday fundraiser for SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. This year's fete is hosted By Robby Browne, David Tufts and Chris Kann. sageusa.org Simply Barbra Holiday Show: The Music, The Mem'ries, The Matzo December 18, Feinstein's/54 Below It’s J-J-J-Jingle Bells as Steven Brinberg returns as the legendary Barbra Streisand (soft S!) for an evening of holiday tunes, Streisand classics and glimpses of other divas from Cher to Bea Arthur. All performed live… no lip synching.

Look for a special guest star to join Barbra to help ring in the holidays… and sing some famous Christmas songs written by Jewish composers. 54below.com The Meeting's 8th Annual Holiday Spectacular!

December 18 - Joe's Pub The Meeting has been called “delicious and delightfully droll” by The New York Post and “hilarious and sardonic” by The Village Voice. A story for Slate.com called the evening “so deliciously icy that it left me shivering with fear and delight.” For the eighth annual year, Justin Sayre and his Meeting family return this holiday season with a holiday spectacular not to be missed. publictheater.org.

Jackie Beat: The Ghost of Christmas Trash December 18, The Laurie Beechman Theatre Jackie Beat - the big and bawdy, bold and ballsy drag queen who has made ruining the holidays for everyone her life's work - returns to NYC for her annual abomination. spincyclenyc.com Norm Lewis December 19 - 24, Feinstein's/ 54 Below Norm Lewis continues his annual Feinstein’s/54 Below Christmas tradition with a Holiday Party you won’t want to miss. “Norm Lewis Wishes You a Swingin’ Christmas” will help you ring in the holidays and remind you why he is one of Broadway’s greatest singers and most sought-after leading men. Norm and his swingin’ band put a mark on holiday classics, sing some of the songs he is famous for and surprise you with some you would never expect to hear him sing. 54below.com

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Noise-cancelling technology amplified by acoustic noise attenuation help creates silence in the wireless QuietOn Earplugs—tiny enough that your head rests comfortably on a pillow, so they aren’t just for the plane. You won’t lose a wink over the wood-chipper with whom you share a wall or the grizzly bear down the hall. $160, quieton.com

2 2. Digging for your devices in a cavernous knapsack is a problem of the past thanks to the Mod Mini Tablet Travel Case. This customizable carryall accommodates modular inserts and includes organization for a tablet, phone, pens, stylus, glasses, cards, cash, notebook, small items, cords and whatever else requires quick access. $299, giftagram.com

3 3. You’ll be eager to wave off that germ-ridden airline-issued blanket when you’re flying high in the limited-edition, lightweight-cotton OnePiece Air Jumpsuit, featuring easy-glide zipping from crotch to crown, cargo leg pockets and a buttoned waist tightener for a fitted look and feel. $159, OnePiece Concept Store L.A., 8130 W. 3rd St., L.A.

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5 5. Put the rubber to the road no matter where you roam. Retrospec’s single-speed Speck Folding Bike folds into itself to form a compact companion that facilitates fuel-free commuting and sightseeing from here to Timbuktu. $319, Spokes N Stuff, 7777 Melrose Ave., WeHo

6 6. Style and science converge in the Barracuda carry-on bag—the culmination of a successful $2 million crowdfunding campaign—which features an ergonomic swivel handle that locks in one of six positions, a built-in USB charger, location tracking (so you know exactly where your luggage is even when it’s “lost”) and a laptop tray with cup holders—all portioned in a collapsible frame that stores neatly under a bed or can be hung in a closet. $349, barracuda.co

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here is just about a week or so left of summer. Now is the time to start planning for your summer 2017 body. Do not wait until New Years to make the life changing decision to get in-shape. By making the decision now, before your Netflix and takeout nightly routine become the norm, you’ll find it much easier to transition into a regular workout routine. Though Netflix and takeout may sound way more appealing, you’ll be kicking yourself when beach season returns and your Speedos somehow shrunk a size or two over the winter while your stomach magically expanded a few inches.

The reality is you have approximately nine months before beach season is in full swing! So start now and you’ll thank me and yourself next summer!

Here are five ways to help you keep and meet your fall fitness goals:

1 - Like business, you should set "SMART" goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time related. Be specific with what you want. Do you want to lose weight?

If so, how much? Do you want to gain muscle mass? Set small measurable goals. You want to add 10 lbs to how much you can curl this month or you want to be able to run two miles without stopping. Make sure your goals are achievable. You will not lose 100 lbs in one month. Be realistic with your goals. Don’t try to become an Adonis in six months. You’ll end up injuring yourself or give up. Give yourself deadlines. By doing so, you will be able to hold yourself more accountable.

2 - Don’t make excuses. Excuses are for quitters. Be the person that inspires others.

If you find yourself starting to think of excuses, immediately think of your goals and how you wont hit them if you don’t follow through. Don’t give up! Think of fitness as a marathon not a sprint. There will always be hold-ups and setbacks but you have to fight thought it. You will thank yourself in six month, a year, and longer if you stick with it.

3 - Find a picture of someone you aim to look like. Again, look back to the realistic portion of setting "SMART" goals. Many of these ripped up god like individuals spend hours at the gym and maintain a perfect diet. Unless you’re looking to give up alcohol and takeout, then be realistic with who you idolize.

4 - If you’re trying to lose weight, avoid weighing yourself frequently. The scale can be misleading. Go based on how your clothes fit and how you feel. Weigh your self every couple of weeks to make sure you are on track. If you notice you are not heading in the right direction, review your diet and workout routine and make the necessary modifications.

5 - Let people know what you are doing and have them hold you accountable.

Your friends can help keep you motivated and even go with you to the gym. Having a friend with you helps reduce gymtimidation and holds you accountable. Plus, its way more fun to have someone to checkout people at the gym with.

If you have additional questions or suggestions for future articles, feel free to message me on Instagram @Danwelden or contact through my website Danstotalfitness.com.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TRANS-JESTER Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, LadyBunny.net. NYC's West Village legendary comic performer, Lady Bunny, is back with a month-long run of her blend of raucous, irreverent comedy in the form of the one-woman-show TRANS-JESTER at the Stonewall Inn, running Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm until October 1. In addition to new parodies of selections from Adele, Rent and Bruno Mars to hilarious, effect punctuated by zany Laugh-In style zingers, Bunny has widened her repertoire to include insightful social commentary. (Well, she thinks it's insightful, anyway.) Targetting the current overemphasis on political correctness, Bunny breaks down some of the latest buzzwords that we're all supposed to remember for every for every occasion as we "evolve." 7:00 pm.

MARTI GOULD CUMMINGS Feinstein's/ 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, 54below.com.

Following a sold-out Feinstein’s/54 Below debut, Marti Gould Cummings and his rockin’ band are BACK with a brand new show.

Featuring the best rock anthems, stories from Marti’s life, and guest performers like Broadway’s Michelle Dowdy, Nick Rashaad Burroughs, and Hernando Umana, this show will not disappoint. Marti Gould Cummings has toured the country as a comedic drag host . He’s performed a one man play to sold out audiences (The Future Mrs. Harry Windsor). And he’s shared the stage with some of Broadways biggest names hosting a celebrity talk show. 11:30 pm.

TIGHT END SATURDAYS Boxers, 37 W 20th St (Fifth/Sixth Aves), boxersnyc.com.

Presented by TK, Boxers Chelsea features two for one drinks happy hour from 1:00pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy NYC's sexiest bartenders and a fierce mix of today's hottest music. Repeat, that is shot boys, hot bartenders, and great music. No cover.

CAFÉ CON CREMA Boxers HK 742 Ninth Ave (50th St), boxersnyc.com. Now at a new location and going strong, Café con Crema Saturday nights at Boxers HK with host Manny Fierro remains the ultimate destination for NYC Latino partygoers and the men who love them. Boxers’ renowned sexy and shirtless bartenders and seductive GoGo Boys provide nonstop eye candy while their enticing shot boys make the rounds with delicious offerings throughout the night. Enjoy two floors of NYC’s hottest men while DJ Alex keeps the main floor music pumping on their stellar sound system or enjoy our downstairs All Latin Music Room. 11:00 pm to 4:00 am.

CATCH FRIDAYS Boxers HK 742 Ninth Ave (50th St), boxersnyc.com. Spring has sprung and there is no better place to enjoy the warming temperatures than at Boxers Hell’s Kitchen and their fabulous rooftop deck.

Two-for-one Happy Hour drinks from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with DJ Eric Abobo spinning at 9:00 pm.

BEEF Eastern Bloc, 505 E Sixth St (Aves A/B), easternblocnyc.com. Frankie Sharp promises a bunch of hungry sluts every week at this East Village rage. Sharp DJs with weekly guest DJs, grungy furry and tatted up go-gos and Severity Mame at the door. 11:00 pm. $3 before midnight.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

MATTHEW PIAZZI & THE DEBONAIRS The Townhouse Bar of NY, 236 E. 58 St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.) townhouseny.com. Hailing from NYC, The Debonairs featuring Matthew Piazzi, a Top 10 finalist from Season Three of NBC's hit TV show America's Got Talent, bring you the best in 1950s & 1960s Doo Wop, 50s Pop, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul to the Townhouse—a show you won't want to miss! No cover. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Free before 12:00 pm; $10 after.

dentadvisor.net. The Carry Nation continue their residency at Good Room in Greenpoint.

Special guests in the Good Room with them are Butched (aka JT Almon + Joey Quiñones and in the Bad Room they have Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge) & SPRKLBB. $10 advanced tickets available online. $15 before midnight, $20 after. $5 off at the door with Bushwig wristband.

VERS SATURDAYS Space Ibiza NY Rooftop, 637 W 50th St, versparty.com. Party from Top to Bottom with DJ Ryan Kenney (Rooftop) and Sydney's Dan Slater (Sub-Level), featuring the best sound system: FunktionOne. Presented

by John Blair and Jake Resnicow in association with Alan Picus and Joe Roszak. 11:00 pm.

THE CARRY NATION Good Room 98 Meserole Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, resi-

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18

FREE SUNDAY BBQ Metropolitan, 550 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, metropolitanbarny.com.

Every Sunday until October 2, Metropolitan offers a fun free Sunday BBQ with pitchers of beer and frozen drinks galore to cool you down during the hot summer months. They have burger, hot dogs, veggie burgers, all the fixins, and side dishes galore. Purchase a drink, and get a free plate of food. $10 pitchers of Bud Light, $14 Narragansett Lager pitchers, and frozen margaritas and pina coladas too. DJ Madonnavon spins with special guest performers every week. Garry tends bar every week with special guests behind the bar too. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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BEER BLAST The Eagle Bar NYC, 554 West 28th Street (between 10th & 11th Aves). The longest beer blast in New York City rages hard on the roofdeck at the The Eagle Bar NYC with beats provided by DJ James Andersen. $3 domestic drafts. 5:00 pm. No cover.

BATTLE HYMN Flash Factory NY, 229 W 28th St. (Seventh/Eighth Aves), battlehymn. club. Ladyfag presents this weekly Sunday rager with this mantra: “The gospel according to the dance floor.” Amen. Before midnight expect to hear disco and house music, with things revving up with techno later in the night. The party will feature new DJs every

week, with resident DJS The Carry Nation and Honey Dijon in the house. 8:00 pm to 3:00 am.

SLURP Therapy 348 W 52nd St (Eighth/Ninth Aves), therapy-nyc.com. “Showbiz Spitfire” Paige Turner hosts this outrageous variety show featuring song, dance, and comedy.

Think Pee-Wee’s Playhouse mixed with an even dose of Broadway and Pop, neatly organized in a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and carried to school by a snarky Disney Princess.

Paige’s over-the-top humor and self deprecation keep the audience in stitches. Wear cute underwear because she may pick you to play Strip-Name-That-Tune. 10:00 pm. No cover.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19 CUT THROAT KARAOKE Rise 895 Ninth Ave (56th St), risebarnyc.com. Hosted

by Carla Bordonada, every week singing starlets gather to compete for $100 prize at this weekly competition. DJ David Serrano spins. 10:00 pm.

STAGE FRIGHT Therapy 348 W 52nd St (Eighth/Ninth Aves), therapy-nyc.com. Celebrate Broadway’s finest with Marti Gould Cummings and her renowned guests as she

grills them on backstage gossip. Marti sings and entertains the crowd with her quick wit and hilarious antics, but the focus of the show is spotlighting her award-winning guests.

Many of Broadway’s A-Listers have stopped by to talk, including: Alan Cumming, Kathy Najimy, Alice Ripley, Joanna Gleason and more. $7 Absolut all night. 10:00 pm.

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RISING STAR 2 Rise 895 Ninth Ave (56th St), risebarnyc.com. Hosted by Emily McNamara with DJ TK in the booth, the singing competition starts at 10:30 pm where contestants each week vie for the top prize of $1,000 and the title of Rising Star. No cover.

BIPOLAR Therapy 348 W 52nd St (Eighth/ Ninth Aves), therapy-nyc.com. Sherry Vine and Peppermint are two of New York City’s most legendary drag performers. The only all-livesinging drag show in NYC; Sherry and Pep belt out pop hits and naughty parodies that leave the audience howling for more. These two have performed all over the world and with their terrific chemistry together, they know

exactly how to deliver an amazing show to any audience. $7 Ketel all night. 11:00 pm.

begin at 11:00 pm.

THE HELP Therapy 348 W 52nd St (Eighth/ Ninth Aves), therapy-nyc.com. “The Help” is a highly energetic romp that always has the

9:00 pm; free.

QUEERAOKE Metropolitan 559 Lorimer St (Metropolitan Ave/Devoe St) Williamsburg, metropolitanbarny.com. Miss Katie is the host of this weekly busy karaoke night in Williamsburg. Grab that stellar voice and belt

some Mariah, Whitney or Celine. Most spirited performer of the night wins a $25 bar tab.

BUDDIES TUESDAYS Nowhere 322 E 14th St (btwn First/Second Aves), nowherebarnyc. com. All your favorite bears, cubs, otters, and other animal friends will be downing beers at this chill Tuesday night get-together, with music by DJ Damian. Say hi to your buddies and maybe make some new ones, this is the perfect cruising party if you’re into chest hair.

8:00 pm to 4:00 am; free.

KARAOKE Boxers HK, 742 Ninth Ave (50th St), boxersnyc.com. Hosted by Ian Ford and Jacqueline Dupree. Singing starts at 9:00 pm.

crowd begging for encores. These two “ladies” are the perfect marriage of comedy and dance performance. Monet X Change is one of the hottest drag-comedians in town and Pixie Aventura is worshiped for her incredible choreography. The show relies largely on audience participation as they are constantly traveling into the crowd to mine for material.

The on-stage banter may be second to none, but don’t miss the truly spectacular “drag suicide” finale as the queens improv snippets

from songs as fast as the DJ can turn them out. $7 Titos all night. 11:00 pm. No cover.

and a fully stocked bar for that after work cocktail. Yankee Doodle Dandee food truck parked outside serving american and southern dishes. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. No cover.

up comedians to sexy burlesque and more.

Showoff is a sizzling show that leaves the crowd wowed with new talented acts every single Thursday. $7 Jack Daniels and $4 draft beers all night. 11:00 pm. No cover.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22

BEERS AND BEARS The Bear Den, 369 West 46th Street. Shane Tate presents a new Thursday evening, after work party featuring bear and beers in an exciting new Hell’s Kitchen venue located at 369 West 46th Street. Equipped with a dance floor and an amazing outdoor space for summer. They are bringing in an incredible rotation of talent to spin for you starting with the amazing DJ Corey Craig so you can come after work and blow off some steam. $3 Coors beer specials 38 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

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10:00 pm; free.

STRUT! Acme 9 Great Jones St (Lafayette St/ Broadway), acmenyc.com. It’s going up at Deryck Todd’s weekly carry featuring a bevy of downtown club creatures and a stylish mix of big names, like staple Amanda Lepore, with special performances and rotating cast of DJs.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21

LEGEND WEDNESDAYS Rise 895 Ninth Ave (56th St), risebarnyc.com. Hosted

by Andora and Aquaria, divas from every generation are celebrated at this weekly impersonator party and show. $6 margaritas all night long. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Shows

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They want everyone in the LGBTQ community to share their story with VideoOut. They believe that visibility begets change, and the more people that share their story, the more good things will happen. They are hosting a few story collection days at the following dates and locations: Brooklyn Community Pride Center: Elders - Sept. 19, Bureu of General Services: Queer Division - Sept. 20, Bluestockings - Sept. 22. Go to

SHOWOFF Therapy 348 W 52nd St (Eighth/ Ninth Aves), therapy-nyc.com. HK’s premiere variety show spectacular “Showoff” features drag comedienne Miz Cracker as she hosts a variety of acts and special guests everywhere from live-singing Broadway guests to stand-

ALOTTA TRIVIA Metropolitan 559 Lorimer St (Metropolitan Ave/Devoe St) Williamsburg, metropolitanbarny.com. Alotta McGriddles hosts rotatign themes every week including but limited to Harry Potter, Disney, Game of Thrones, Friends, Will & Grace, and more!

Win pitcher of Bud Light for every round. $25 bar tab at the end of the night for the big winners. 8:00 pm. No cover.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS VIEWING PARTY Boxers HK, 742 Ninth Ave (50th St), boxersnyc.com. Hosted by Marti Gould Cummings, come watch the second season of All Stars on the great screens Boxers has to offer. 8:00 pm. No cover.

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