New York City - 8

NEW YORK CITY

THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 8

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LGBTQ+ New York City

Rich with the history of Stonewall, a lively LGBTQ+ community and the fabulousness of being the city that never sleeps, New York is so full of options it can be overwhelming. Don’t fret, it is not hard to plan the perfect queer-tinerary of the Big Apple. Seven days a week you can find what, and possibly who, you’re after no matter where you hang out on the continuum.

Gay culture has spread its wings throughout New York and the well-known gay areas such as Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and the Village are no longer your only option. Venture over to the Upper West Side, Queens, Park Slope or Brooklyn and expand your possibilities even further. After all, if you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere - it’s up to you... You know the rest.

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

1803 NYC

Spot for upscale takes on Cajun-Creole food & drink, with a look inspired by NOLA’s French Quarter. 82 Reade St, New York, NY

Agave

Known for its margaritas & all-you-candrink weekend brunch. 140 7th Ave S, New York, NY

Aquavit

High-end Scandinavian tasting & fixedprice menus. 65 E 55th St, New York, NY

ATLA

Mexican bites with local ingredients, plus coffee, wines & mezcals. 372 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Boucherie

Two-floor bistro for dry-aged steaks & other French fare, with a bar that’s strong on absinthe. 99 7th Ave S, New York, NY

Buddakan

Asian dishes & cocktails. 75 9th Ave, New York, NY

Cathédrale Restaurant

Moxy East Village hotel eatery serving French-Mediterranean plates. 112 E 11th St, New York, NY

Craft

Chef Tom Colicchio’s refined, farm-fresh American fare. 43 E 19th St, New York, NY

Hearth

Upscale Tuscan-American restaurant in a warm setting with an open kitchen. 403 E 12th St, New York, NY

Le Coucou

Refined French fare, such as lobster, rabbit, duck & foie gras. 138 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Marea

High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas from Michael White. 240 Central Park S, New York, NY

Momofuku Ko

David Chang eatery offering Asianaccented American meals. 8 Extra Pl, New York, NY

Per Se

Chef Thomas Keller’s New American restaurant offers luxe fixed-price menus. 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY

Quality Bistro

Elevated brasserie serving contemporary takes on French classics. 120 W 55th St, New York, NY

Raoul’s

Classic bistro with a bustling Parisian atmosphere & a serious French menu. 180 Prince St, New York, NY

Redeye Grill

Upscale, seafood-focused New American with cocktails & live music in a huge, bustling space. 890 7th Ave, New York, NY

Shukette

Bustling destination serving kebabs & seafood specialties. 230 9th Ave, New York, NY

The Grill

Steakhouse in an iconic Seagram Building setting with midcentury style. 99 E 52nd St, New York, NY

The Smith

Trendy types gather here for American eats & specialty drinks. 956 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Victor’s Cafe

Cuban cooking & live music fuel the festive vibe at this circa-1963 spot. 236 W 52nd St, New York, NY

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writer, actress, and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. She has ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s “25 Funniest People in America” and her peers have called her “one of the funniest stand-up comics” in the field.

For more info visit: bit.ly/3sw3Tk6

NOV 13

MARIPOSAS COMEDY

Produced by Jonathan Thomas and Jilberto Soto, Mariposas is a comedy show, showcasing some of the funniest LGBTQ+ comedians in and outside of NYC. For more info visit: WEBSTIELINK

NOV 15

“AHEAD OF THE CURVE” FILM SCREENING

The story of one of the most influential women in lesbian history you’ve never heard of and the impact her work continues to have today. The film tracks the power of lesbian visibility and

clubs across the country. You’ll have a gay ole’ time with a line-up of hysterical comics designed to have you laughing right down to your gay funny bones. For more info visit: bit.ly/3zeOGrk

JANUARY

JAN 1-30

KINKY BOOTS

Kinky Boots has inspired audiences across the globe, reminding everyone we can change the world when we change our minds. This uplifting sensation features a Tony® and Grammy®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell. Filled with glitter, glam and a whole lot of sole, KINKY BOOTSinvites you to FEEL THE JOY all over again! For more info visit: kinkybootsthemusical.com

JAN 13-14

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SCHEDULE

musical theater stars, including Luna — founding member of (f)x — KPOP is a multimedia experience that explores the relentless discipline, raw talent, and commercial ambition behind the international sensation.

For more info visit: kpopbroadway.com

MARCH

MAR 16

For more info visit: bit.ly/3TBhlyW

APRIL

APR 19-23

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

Two dynamic programs display Dance Theatre of Harlem’s unique and significant vision for ballet, celebrating resiliency, inclusivity, and innovation.

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Atlas Social Club

Happening saloon with a retro athleticclub atmosphere that includes boxing & wrestling memorabilia.

753 9th Ave, New York, NY

Barracuda Bar

Venerable gay bar & lounge with a small stage that hosts drag shows. 275 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Boxers NYC

Popular 2-level gay sports bar with big TVs, pool tables & brick-oven pizza. 37 W 20th St, New York, NY

DBL

Relaxed watering hole with drink specials & a patio.

667 10th Ave, New York, NY

Eagle NYC

Dark-lit, multilevel gay leather-&-Levis bar with a roof deck.

554 W 28th St, New York, NY

Flaming Saddles Saloon

Wild West-themed, cash-only gay bar with cowboy decor, country-&-western music & dancing barkeeps.

793 9th Avenue, between, 52nd W 53rd St, New York, NY

Hardware

Hardware store turned buzzy nightclub with a large dance floor & DJs plus nightly live performances.

697 10th Ave, New York, NY

Nowhere

Low-ceilinged gay bar with a subterranean feel, diverse beer menu & jukebox.

322 E 14th St, New York, NY

Phoenix Bar

Gay & lesbian mainstay in the East Village known for its jukebox & relaxed atmosphere.

447 E 13th St, New York, NY

Playhouse

Buzzing gay bar offering beer, cocktails, drag shows, happy-hour drink specials & dancing.

100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY

REBAR Chelsea

Energetic gay bar offering DJs, drag shows & more in an industrial-chic atmosphere. 225 W 19th St, New York, NY

Rise Bar

Modern, brick-lined gay bar for cocktails & entertainment from drag shows to karaoke nights.

859 9th Ave, New York, NY

The Boiler Room

Long-running, no-frills gay bar with a jukebox & a pool table. 86 E 4th St, New York, NY

The Spot

Buzzing gay bar with weekend DJ sets offering pizzas, quesadillas & Sunday drag brunch. 599 10th Ave, New York, NY

The Toolbox Bar

Venerable local gay bar offering a range of cocktails, happy hour specials & live entertainment.

1742 2nd Ave, New York, NY

The Townhouse of New York Gay cocktail lounge with 3 bars (including a piano room with nightly performances) & a dress code. 236 E 58th St, New York, NY

Ty’s Bar NYC

A Christopher Street classic since 1972, this gay bar draws an older crowd. 114 Christopher St, New York, NY

Uncle Charlie’s Piano Lounge

Gay bar near Grand Central known for its separate piano bar & weekly events. 139 E 45th St, New York, NY

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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Alliance

Helping others find the path to happier healthy lives. alliance.nyc

amfAR

The foundation for AIDS research. 120 Wall St, New York, NY

Apicha Community Health Center

Primary Care and free HIV/STD testing. 400 Broadway, New York, NY

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Coming together to fight AIDS. broadwaycares.org 65 West 46th St #1300, New York, NY

Community Healthcare Network

Primary and behavioral healthcare, dental and nutrition. chnnyc.org

Freedom to Marry

The campaign that won marriage. freedomtomarry.org

Funders for LGBTQ Issues

Philanthropists are there, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues know where they are. lgbtfunders.org 45 W 36th St, New York, NY

GMHC

Fighting to end the AIDS epidemic. gmhc.org 307 West 38th St, New York, NY

Hetrick-Martin Institute Serving LGBTQIA+ Youth. hmi.org 740 Broadway, 2 Astor Pl, New York, NY

Lawyers For Children Advocacy project for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. lawyersforchildren.org 110 Lafayette St 8th floor, New York, NY

New York Bear Den

Safe haven for bears and bear lovers. newyorkbearden.org 95 East Houston St, New York, NY

ONYX NY Northeast

A Leather Fraternity by, for, and about gay and bisexual Men of Color. onyxnynortheast.org

Point Foundation

The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund. pointfoundation.org

Safe Horizon

The nation’s leading victim assistance organization. safehorizon.org

Tectonic Theater Project Moisés Kaufman sets the standard. tectonictheaterproject.org 340 W 42nd St #2624, New York, NY

The Center

The heart and home of NYC’s LGBTQ community. gaycenter.org 208 W 13 St, New York, NY

The Men Event NYC’s most popular gay event company. themenevent.com

Young Men’s Clinic Physical Exams and STD Testing & Treatment. 21 Audubon Ave, New York, NY

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AMUSEMENT

ANTIAGING

APARTMENT LIVING Avalon Bay Communities

ARCHITECTS Urban A&O Inc

ARCHITECTURAL

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DAY SPA

DIVORCE

Spa

Zeiferman

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

Company

FAMILY LAW Miller Zeiferman LLP

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Dana G. Cohen MC...............................

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Godwin Residential

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HOMEOPATHIC

INJECTABLES

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