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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
NEW YORK CITY
THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 9
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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 served in a minimalist Nordic setting.
65 E 55th St, New York, NY
ATLA
Mexican bites with local ingredients, plus coffee, wines & mezcals.
372 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Boucherie
Cathédrale Restaurant
Moxy East Village hotel eatery serving French-Mediterranean plates in a dramatic dining room.
112 E 11th St, New York, NY
Craft
Chef Tom Colicchio’s refined, farm-fresh American fare served in an elegantly understated space.
43 E 19th St, New York, NY
Hearth
Upscale Tuscan-American restaurant in a warm setting with an open kitchen & a large wine list.
403 E 12th St, New York, NY
Le Coucou
Refined French fare, such as lobster, rabbit, duck & foie gras, served in an airy, elegant setting.
138 Lafayette St, New York, NY
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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, with Central Park views.
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
Shukette
Bustling destination with chef’s tables turning out 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 Cuban music fuel the festive old-Havana vibe at this circa-1963 spot.
236 W 52nd St, New York, NY
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QUEER CINEMA
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm. For more info visit: hmi.org/event/ queer-cinema/2023-08-29
SEPTEMBER
SEP 10
NY LGBTQ+ WEDDING EXPO
We’re excited to bring our Annual LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo to Queens this September... and YOU’RE INVITED to join us for an afternoon of Planning Inspiration, Community Connections, and a true celebration of Equality! Join us at the elegant Renaissance Event Hall on Sunday Sept. 10th, and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with a variety of seasoned wedding professionals who actively support our community. Over 30 select companies from all aspects of the wedding industry will be represented, including Venues, Officiants, Photographers, Videographers, Event Planners, Floral
THE NEW YORK
LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL
Founded in 1988, The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival is one of the world’s largest and most respected annual celebrations of the year’s best queer films from the U.S. and abroad–featuring over 150 films from more than 30 countries, as well as special events that bring together filmmakers, celebrities, movie lovers, industry professionals, and the LGBTQ+ community. For more info visit: t inyurl.com/4nrecves
OCT 25
GAYLARIOUS
LGBT COMEDY SHOW
“Gaylarious” is the LGBT Comedy Festival featuring a great line-up of NYC’s funniest LGBT and LGBT friendly comedians from TV, radio and comedy clubs across the country. You’ll have a gay ole’ time with a line-up of hysterical comics designed to have you laughing
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
love-struck poet Rodolfo. Sopranos
Olga Kulchynska, Heidi Stober, and Kristina Mkhitaryan and baritones
Adam Plachetka and Alexey Markov are the tempestuous lovers Musetta and Marcello, and maestros Carlo Rizzi and Marco Armiliato take the podium to oversee Franco Zeffirelli’s magnificent production.
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/y7ss33sf
NOV 21
GET PSYCHED: ABOUT GAMES! –ANIMAL CROSSING AND CHILL
“Get Psyched: About Games!” is a safe space to discuss mental health and psychology through the medium of video games! We will play a game together and discuss themes relating to mental health/psychology that show up. Animal Crossing and Chill is until the end of March in room 302!
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/3s5hxu7k
DECEMBER
features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters - and a soundtrack including holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by Cirque du Soleil Senior Artistic Director James Hadley, a 25year veteran of circus productions and live theater.
For more info visit: cirquedusoleil.com/ twas-the-night-before
JANUARY
JAN 11-27
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Three extraordinary sopranos— Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman costar as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos Elizabeth DeShong
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
BAR GUIDE
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 & other events.
275 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Boxers NYC
Popular 2-level gay sports bar with big TVs, pool tables, brick-oven pizza, drink specials.
37 W 20th St, New York, NY
DBL
Relaxed watering hole with drink specials & a patio.
667 10th Ave, 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.
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BAR GUIDE
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 Starr Bar
We celebrate and support movements for social justice.
214 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY
The Boiler Room
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
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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
165 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
2 Astor Place, 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
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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