New York

Bureau of General Services – Queer Division is a shop in New York. Located at The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St #210, New York, NY 10011, USA.

Bureau of General Services – Queer Division

The Nonbinarian Bookstore & Book Bike

Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore is a shop in New York. Located at 116 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA.

Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore

Quaint merchant stocking a diverse selection of fiction & nonfiction books in an intimate space.

Astoria Bookshop

The Ripped Bodice is a shop in New York. Located at 218 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA.

The Ripped Bodice

Yu & Me Books is a shop in New York. Located at 44 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA.

Yu & Me Books

Snug neighborhood bookshop selling a well-curated selection of hardcovers & paperbacks since 1968.

Three Lives & Company

Landmark shop specializing in new, used & rare books from philosophy to finance, plus bookish gifts.

Strand Book Store

Cozy children's bookstore with a large selection, semiweekly storytime & a collection of rare books.

Books of Wonder

Hive Mind Books is a shop in New York. Located at 219 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA.

Hive Mind Books

A long-running lesbian hangout for drinks, shooting pool & dancing, especially on weekends.

Henrietta Hudson

Casual lesbian bar with a neighborly feel thanks to happy hours, a pool table & an outdoor patio.

Ginger's Bar

Upbeat gay bar offering cocktails along with karaoke, drag shows, bingo & TV viewing parties.

Albatross Bar

Kween Astoria is a bar in New York. Located at 34-10 30th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11103, USA.

Kween Astoria

The Bush is a bar in New York. Located at 333 Troutman St Store 4, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA.

The Bush

VERS is a bar in New York. Located at 714 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA.

VERS

Loafers Cocktail Bar is a bar in New York. Located at 517 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA.

Loafers Cocktail Bar

Cocktails & bar bites in a brightly decorated space featuring burlesque shows & a heated patio.

Pink Metal

The Ritz Bar & Lounge is a bar in New York. Located at 369 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA.

The Ritz Bar & Lounge

Venerable gay bar & lounge with a small stage that hosts drag shows & other events.

Barracuda Lounge

Hip, convivial ice cream parlor with multiple outposts serving innovative soft-serve concoctions.

Big Gay Ice Cream (West Village)

HAGS is a restaurant in New York. Located at 163 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA.

HAGS

East Side Club is a sauna and bathhouse in New York. Located at 227 E 56th St #6Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA.

East Side Club

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

Hardware Bar

American fare, drag-queen shows & a cabaret atmosphere make up this long-running NYC experience.

Lucky Cheng’s

Happening saloon with a retro athletic-club atmosphere that includes boxing & wrestling memorabilia.

Atlas Social Club

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

The Eagle NYC

Gay hangout with a lounge, video-wall-equipped basement, terrace & 3 full bars, plus league teams.

Boxers NYC

Easygoing, reservation-required soul-food restaurant featuring art-filled walls & Sunday brunch.

SpaHa Soul

Camera Ready Kutz is a venue in New York. Located at 71 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA.

Camera Ready Kutz

The Phluid Project

Cafe for Australian-style coffees with table & window-counter seating & chic touches.

Saltwater (East Village)

Seasonal, Middle Eastern, carry-out breakfast & lunch dishes offered in a trendy deli.

Edy’s Grocer

Elevated Mexican cuisine in a festive dining room, plus tequila-based cocktails.

Fonda (Chelsea)

OutBox Gym is a venue in New York. Located at 171 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA.

OutBox Gym

Fresco’s Grand Cantina is a bar in New York. Located at 28-50 31st St, Queens, NY 11102, USA.

Fresco’s Grand Cantina

Headchop is a venue in New York. Located at 98 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA.

Headchop

Small food-market counter turning out traditional Polish pierogies, plus kielbasa & draft beer.

Pierogi Boys

Nasty Pig is a bar in New York. Located at 922 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA.

Nasty Pig

Dinner & Sunday brunch, drinks & a drag show for birthdays, bachelorettes or a festive night out.

Lips NYC

Passionfruit

Good Light

Diaspora Co.

Queer Candle Co.

Coco and Breezy

Queerencia

Snif

Ash+ Chess

Virgins On Fire Candle Co.

Beekman 1802

Fredericks and Mae

Alder New York

Couplet Coffee

Queer In The World Shop

QueerWall

Cute Little Fuckers

Freck Beauty

An unapologetically queer marketplace and community organizer in the heart of Texas that amplifies the voices and artistry of queer creatives from around the world. Showcases a curated selection of books, art, apparel, magazines, pins, and giftable items from over 1,000 LGBTQIA+ artists, authors, and creators. Also hosts community markets and events year-round.

The Little Gay Shop

Gay Pride Apparel

Polar Embassy

Automic Gold

Beefcake Swimwear

OUTFAIR

OUT-FIT

New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, with the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village being the site of the historic 1969 Stonewall riots. The city has multiple gay neighborhoods including Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and the West Village. NYC Pride is one of the world's largest Pride celebrations, and the city offers an unparalleled array of queer bars, clubs, cultural institutions, and community organizations. From historic venues to cutting-edge nightlife, NYC remains a global LGBTQ+ cultural capital.

An online meetup hosted by AWS Cloud Club at UNTELS, focusing on introducing participants to AWS and cloud computing. The event aims to help attendees understand the basics of AWS, explore career opportunities in cloud technology, and connect with the community. Scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11:00 to 12:30, the session is designed for students and professionals interested in tech and cloud services.

CloudTalks #1 - Nefi Arroyo(virtual)

AWS Cloud Club at UNTELS

An event hosted by AWS Cloud Club at Universidad Nacional Tecnológica del Sur, focusing on cloud computing, AWS, and community building in tech.

AWS Cloud Club at Universidad Nacional Tecnológica de Lima Sur

Capítulo 1: Únete a la nube. AWS, comunidad y tu camino en Tech desde cero.

AWS Cloud Club at Universidad Nacional Tecnológica del Sur

Join us at Books of Wonder in New York City for a storytime featuring Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator David Ezra Stein. He will read his hilarious new picture book, 'Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!', a delightful story celebrating spring and the arrival of a sleepy bear. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the 17th Street store. This in-person event offers a fun morning of reading and engaging activities for children and families.

17th Street Store

Storytime with the Author | DAVID EZRA STEIN

The event features the release of the book 'JoJo the Tornado Dog: A Tale of Rescue, Courage, and Family,' based on a true story. It includes details about pre-ordering signed and personalized copies, with an estimated ship date of April 13, 2026. The event highlights the book's themes of compassion and rescue, supporting the nonprofit Operation Kindness. The book is authored by Michael Sampson with illustrations by Lauren Phelps. The event also offers a swag pack while supplies last.

Launch Event | Jojo the Tornado Dog

Weekly Saturday brunch with special Drag King performances, hosted by Myster_e_mel and Showponii, with themed brunches and DJ Q.

Saturday Brunch & Drag King Show

Happy Hour

A social happy hour event at Kween Astoria open to everyone.

Special edition of Fiesta Latina with beats by DJ Joao Jacob. $8 Margaritas and $3 Jello Shots.

NYC AIDS Memorial

Fiesta Latina: Pedro Sampaio vs Anitta

Join us for the Butch/Femme Karaoke Mixer on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sing Sing Ave A., 81 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009. Enjoy an evening of singing, vibes, and community connection in a welcoming space. The event is for attendees aged 21 and over, with doors opening at 5 PM. Sing your heart out, meet new friends, and experience a night full of laughter and music.

Butch/Femme Karaoke Mixer

Social event as part of the Pride Basketball NYC Men's+ Division Saturday Night Social Schedule.

Rise

Saturday Night Social Schedule - April 11

Pride Basketball NYC

A social gathering as part of Pride Basketball NYC's Saturday Night Social Schedule at Rise Bar / Lounge.

Semi-finals for the Masters Division of Pride Basketball NYC.

Bowlmor Chelsea Piers

Masters Division Semi-Finals (WEST)

A basketball semi-final game for the Masters Division of Pride Basketball NYC.

A meetup discussing PDF to accessible Markdown conversion, focusing on equality and reflow, hosted by Blake Bertuccelli-Booth and Dylan Isaac.

A.R.T./New York Theatres

PDF to Accessible Markdown: Introducing Equality Reflow

NYC Tech Meetup

Masters Division Semi-Finals (EAST)

A basketball semi-final game for men in the Masters Division of Pride Basketball NYC.

A lively LGBTQ+ event featuring performances and community engagement.

Makers’ Space

Switch n' Play

RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing

A social event where people gather to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race together.

Kiss Me On Friday with DJ and dance party

Kiss Me On Friday

A dance party with a DJ happening on a Friday night.

NYC’s HOTTEST SATURDAY NIGHT LATIN PARTY ! Celebrating Latino Culture & Pride!

VIVA LA VIDA Saturdays

kedwinzapata, nenemadness_, yamilx, rich.obryan, jorgeewolf, nyclatinogayparties

A lively Saturday night Latin party celebrating Latino culture and Pride in New York City.

ZODIAC APHRODISIAC

A party called ZODIAC APHRODISIAC at The Bush.

Join us for Trade Saturdays at Lambda Lounge NY, a nightlife event featuring sounds by DJ @mrivorysnow. The event takes place on April 11th, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Enjoy drink specials, hookah, and VIP bottle sections. The venue is located at 2256 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard, New York, NY.

Lambda Lounge NY

Trade Saturdays at Lambda Lounge NY

A Saturday night event at Lambda Lounge in New York City, featuring music and socializing.

A11Y NYC Meetup

The Chicago Keshet Youth Trip to the Zoo is an event organized by Keshet for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth and allies aged 11-16, along with their families. The trip will take place at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago on April 12, 2026. Keshet will cover the cost of entrance tickets. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, but carpools can be arranged. The event starts at 10:00 AM CT, and attendees are encouraged to bring snacks or money for lunch. Registration is required by April 10, and more details will follow upon registration.

Chicago Zoo Trip

4/12 – Chicago Keshet Youth Trip to the Zoo

Keshet

The TransFamilies Project is an event organized by PFLAG NYC, focusing on supporting transgender families. It is scheduled to take place on April 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014. The event aims to provide resources and community support for families navigating gender identity issues.

TransFamilies Project

PFLAG NYC

Join us for 'Chicago Goes to the Zoo' on April 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 13:30. Enjoy a day at the zoo with various activities and exhibits. The event offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Chicago Goes to the Zoo

Join the Miami Jewish Community at Miami Beach Pride on April 12, 2026, starting at 11:15 AM ET. The event will take place at Lummus Park, located at Ocean Drive and 5th Street in Miami Beach, Florida. Participants will walk in the parade as a Jewish Community to showcase Jewish and LGBTQ+ Pride. The event is organized by Keshet, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ Jewish communities.

Miami Beach Pride

4/12 – Miami Beach Pride

Join us for a storytime event featuring author-illustrator ROWBOAT WATKINS, where he will read his new picture book, Mousestache Moosestache. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 12th, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Books of Wonder, located at 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY. Participants will enjoy a fun read-aloud adventure with characters Mouse and Moose exploring a world filled with mustaches of all kinds. The event is in person and lasts approximately one hour.

Storytime with the Author | ROWBOAT WATKINS

Drag Brunch with host sabelscities covering for fkdrag

Ridgewood, NY

Drag Brunch

The 2026 Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Miami Beach. The parade will start at 12:00 PM, with participants advised to arrive by 11:15 AM to collect T-shirts. The event will take place at Lummus Park, located at Ocean Drive and 5th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The contact person for the event is Jenni Person, reachable via email or phone.

2026 Pride Parade

An online event for parents involved in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Rainbow community, scheduled to take place on April 12, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 EDT. The event aims to provide support and foster community among parents of LGBTQ+ individuals within the AAPI community.

AAPI Rainbow Parents Circle

This is a recurring support group organized by PFLAG NYC, providing a space for individuals to gather and share experiences. The meetings are scheduled regularly, with upcoming sessions on April 12, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30, and other dates throughout 2026.

General Support Meeting

Join us for the 15th round of The Queer Games, Spring Edition, hosted by LasReinasNYC. The event takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 16:00 to 23:00 at Slate. Enjoy an evening of queer-themed games and community fun.

Slate NY

The Queer Games: Round 15 - Spring Edition

Bingo every Sunday at Albatross Bar. Balls roll at 4:30PM.

Bingo Every Sunday

A weekly Sunday bingo game at Albatross Bar.

LasReinasNYC

Join us for a fun-filled Sunday with free darts, bowling, DJs, and drinks at Slate NY.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

The Game Plan: Queer Games Night

An elegant evening event featuring live performances, silent auction, and dinner to support local charities.

Grand Ballroom, City Hotel

Spring Gala and Fundraiser

A final performance event featuring LGBTQ+ artists and performers.

Freak & Donna & Friends: The Finale!

Join us for Karaoke Sundays with Jared! Enjoy an evening of singing, laughter, and fun. No matter your singing ability, come and share your love for music. The event features special games and trivia throughout the night. It takes place every 1st and 3rd Sunday, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, at 1080 Wyckoff Avenue, Ridgewood, NY.

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