Name: Bureau of General Services – Queer Division
Address: The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St #210, New York, NY 10011, USA
Telephone: (646) 457-0859
Rating: 4.9

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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

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A monthly queer storytelling show hosted and curated by Drae Campbell, celebrating its 12th year at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division. The event features storytellers Lisa Davis, Heather Lynn Johnson, and Jilberto Soto, sharing true stories centered around the theme 'My Favorite Story.' It takes place in person at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC, on March 21, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. Seating is first come, first served, with a suggested donation of $10 to benefit the storytellers and the Bureau.

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This event features a reading by poets J Brooke, Jendi Reiter, and Brad Richard, exploring how queer identities influence and expand family roles. Brad Richard discusses his book 'Turned Earth,' reflecting on life after his mother's death as a husband, mentor, and land nurturer. J Brooke presents their debut collection, 'I Can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side,' challenging social and gender expectations. Jendi Reiter shares insights from 'Introvert Pervert,' addressing American family ideologies and gender transition. The event includes book reservations and is held in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, with live-streaming available.

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Join us for the Radical Queer Reading Group on April 8th, from 19:00 to 20:00, at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division in room 210 of The LGBT Community Center in the West Village, NYC. We will be reading 'Chain-Gang All-Stars' by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, a radical leftist text focusing on queer liberation, anti-capitalism, and anti-colonialism. Copies are available for purchase at the venue, with a 15% discount if bought before the event. The event is in person only.

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Join us on April 9, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 for the relaunch of Donna Minkowitz's memoir 'Growing Up Golem'. The event features Minkowitz discussing her 2013 memoir, which explores her identity as a golem created and controlled by her mother, and her journey to become her own person. The event will be held in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, located at 208 W. 13th St., Room 210, NYC, and will also be live-streamed on YouTube. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to support the event through donations.

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On April 19, the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division will host the NYC launch of Elias Jahshan's latest book, 'This Queer Arab Family.' The event includes a conversation between Elias Jahshan and Afeef Nessouli, followed by a Q&A session and book signings. The book explores how queer Arab communities reimagine family beyond traditional norms, featuring stories from ten queer writers across the Arab world and diaspora. The event will be held in person at the Bureau's venue located at 208 W. 13th St., Room 210, NYC, and will also be live-streamed on YouTube. Attendees can participate without registration; seating is first come, first served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and donations are encouraged.

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The Bureau of General Services – Queer Division is highly praised for its wide selection of queer art and literature, creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for visitors. Reviewers appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as the variety of events hosted, such as book readings and art exhibitions. Many consider it a must-visit spot in NYC for anyone interested in LGBTQIA+ culture.

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.

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April 2026

This Queer Arab Family – NYC Book Launch

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