(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (6pm) Throughout his wide-ranging stage career, the actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein has explored and expanded the definition of family. Join the four-time Tony Award winner and some of his own theatrical family as they celebrate his career and the 25th anniversary of Manhattan's LGBT Community Center. The evening will include performance excerpts from some of Fierstein's best-known works including "Torch Song Trilogy," "Safe Sex," "La Cage aux Folles" and the new Broadway musical adaptation of "A Catered Affair," for which he wrote the book. Featuring: Faith Prince and composer/lyricist John Bucchino, "A Catered Affair" and other talent to be announced. Moderated by Jesse Green, New York Times contributing writer. ($27) Event Website

(Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013) Dubbed the "Cannes of Tabletop" by John Waters, DIFFA's signature multi-city fundraising event brings together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art and architecture to create spectacular, over-the-top dining environments. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) The international network of LGBT musicians and their supporters premieres the first in a series of seminars designed for and given by members of our community involved in the musical arts. This seminar will be presented by singer/songwriter/performer Michael Holland, Winner of the 2004 OUTmusic Award for Outstanding Songwriter. The event will feature an interactive lecture/discussion, Q&A, and refreshments. ($5) [email protected] Event Website

(Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10019) (Pre-Show 6:00-7:30 pm; Show 8pm) Harvey Fierstein will introduce us to his newest Broadway musical, and host some special celebrity guests at a pre-performance supper. Afterwards, the cast will join us for conversation at a post-show reception. Join SAGE in congratulating Harvey on being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. ($300 and Up) Event Website

(Manhattan Theatre Club, 311 West 43rd St. 8th Floor, Studio One, New York, NY 10017) (7:30pm) GET SOME is a funny, light-hearted play about the politics of love, money and power set in the unpredictable world of gay New York. Naomi, an ambitious photo-journalist finds herself out on the street after her girlfriend Corey does one to many downward dogs with their yoga instructor. Peter, a struggling actor needs a roommate to help pay the bills at the suggestion of BJ, his older lover who also happens to be the driving force behind NYC gay politics. Naomi moves in and drama ensues as everyone tries to get some of what they think should be coming to them. (Free) (212-675-4690) [email protected] Event Website

(Splash, 50 West 17th St., New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Out Impact, a online gay omnimedia company focusing on making a positive impact within the gay community. in their first national event, will be celebrating in a special fundraising event for Sylvia�s Place 5th anniversary at Splash. Sylvia�s Place, in conjunction with Metropolitan Community Charities of New York Homeless Youth Services, a nonprofit social service organization located in New York�s Hell�s Kitchen and Harlem neighborhoods, is one of five emergency homeless shelters in the entire country dedicated to helping GLBTQ youth who are homeless and displaced. Award-winning DJ Reed McGowan will be providing entertainment and spinning throughout the event, and complimentary cocktails. ($15) Event Website

(9th Ave. Bistro, 693 9th Ave. (at W. 48th), New York, NY 10025) (9pm to 11pm) We�re sort of recovered from Black Party weekend but the sex hangover continues with one of porn�s hottest studs: Raging Stallion exclusive Jake Deckard www.jakedeckard.com in a night to benefit our pals at CHEER New York, the gay and lesbian cheerleading group!! Great Raging Stallion porn, ID Lube and Dance 208 tickets! A current lineup of upcoming beneficiaries can be found at www.willclarkworld.com Each week is a beneficiary for a different GLBT non profit organization in Manhattan. (No cover!) [email protected] Event Website

(Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St (btwn 7 & 8th Aves), New York, NY 10011, 212.367.9000, Venue Website) (6 - 9pm) Prepare for a rowdy, uproarious and completely uncensored comedy bender with the hottest up-and-coming and seasoned female comediennes. Sabrina Matthews ("Comedy Central Presents Sabrina Matthews," semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing"). Jackie Monahan (LOL Tour) . Sherry Davey (Nick At Nite's "Search for America's Funniest Mom II" and Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn"). Gloria Bigelow (MC of the NY Comedy Expo). Veronica Mosey (VH1's "Boys Will Be Girls" & Featured Comedian on Lifetime's "Girls Behaving Badly"). LYNX LOUNGE pre-show mixer 6-7pm in Gotham's lovely downstairs lounge. Reservations highly recommended. ($20 + 2 bev. min) Event Website

(Reprise Room @ Dillon's, 245 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) �THIS SHOW IS TRULY A TREAT! More a revue than a one-man show, members of the cast included one familiar performer, Hector Coris plus some very talented folks I had never seen before.� � Cabaret Hotline Online. NYC song and dance man DAVID AUXIER brings his exciting debut show, It's A Family Affair, back for two additional performances. Reservations strongly recommended. ($15 plus $15 food/drink min.) ((212) 875-7422) [email protected] Event Website

(The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC, NY 10014) (9:30 pm) How do you make a perfect Thursday? You take two parts comedy, add a twist of musical comedy and a splash of cabaret and serve it �On the Rocks with Danny Leary!� Headliner Becky Donohue from Comedy Central's Premium Blend and 2008 MAC Award Nominee for "Best Stand-Up" Sexy Cabaret Vocalist Elena Gronlund Sketch Comedy Sensations Drop Six from The Second City Toronto Hilarious Musical Comedy from Booth & Pat, two guys, one guitar, no standards. Top Shelf Stand-Up Comedy from Spike TV's Rob Gorden The Fabulous Diet-pill Addict Jeffrey Johns All My Children's Nancy Lombardo ($10 + 2 drinks) ((212) 255-5438) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm - 12am) Backdoor Media in association with The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, present: HUMP! Wednesdays with DJSOUL HipHop Anniversary Party! Join DJSOUL LIVE as he celebrates a year of giving you the best of HipHop + R&B musiq on the Internet! (10 (includes complimentary cocktail)) (212 505 2498) Event Website

(Rififi, 332 E. 11th St, Between 1st and 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003) (11pm) The Only Free, Gay AND Lesbian Friday night dance party in NYC. The night at Rififi features hot Go-Gos, the best DJs, crazy drink specials and NO cover charge. (Free) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7:30 - 8:30pm) Drae Campbell - comedian, dancer, funny person Jane Stroll � Native New Yorker Jane Stroll infuses her comedy with a psychology of human relations based on her years working as a Therapist. Steve, the Chameleon � "Just A Girl, by No Doubt" � a Gwen Stefani impersonation Michelle Ramoni � "The Misadventures of Julia Child" A wacky look at the imaginary lesbian inner life of Julia Child, and her near-brush with Broadway ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (9 pm - 10 pm) "Flagboy" - A coming of age story: Jones explores the stepping stone of his burgeoning sexuality, as a talented gifted transplant from the new world of urban Washington, DC and his eventual HIV diagnosis. Raw, comic, heartbreaking, and breathlessly empowering! ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:30pm- 10:00pm/10:45pm-12:15am) Garofalo, a respected stand up comedian, has earned acclaim from acting in film and television. In addition to 24, she received rave reviews for her role as campaign manager �Louise Thornton� on NBC�s The West Wing. She also received an Emmy nomination in 1997 and two Cable Ace nominations for her role as �Paula�, the acerbic talent booker, on The Larry Sanders Show. ($30 in advance/ $35 day of show plus a two item minimum) (212.524.2500) Event Website

(St. Peter's Church, 346 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) A toast to John Corigliano on his 70th birthday, featuring his cantata "Fern Hill" in its chamber ensemble version, and "Forever Young" poetry by Bob Dylan. Event Website

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) Over 400 exhibitors, from local social service organizations to every kind of gay-owned and -friendly businesses. Check out The Same Sex Wedding Expo, The Passport Travel Show, The Diversity Employment Expo, the all-day entertainment and much more. Event Website

(6th Ave btwn 45 & 58th Sts) (2pm) Celebrating Scottish history, culture and the many great contributions Scots & Scottish Americans have made - and continue make - to the U.S. and the world. Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (3pm - 4:30pm) Danielle McClelland � "The Girl Stories" A one-person, full-length performance piece exploring gender and sexuality, The Girl Stories is a tightly-woven set of five monologues performed by writer Danielle McClelland. These distinct and intriguing voices query the intersecting constructions of male and female, play with sexuality in all its forms, and ultimately reveal the specific power in our common humanity. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] https://s="main" href="http://www.leftoutfestival.com/left_out.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" style="font-weight: bold;">Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7pm - 8:15pm) Margaret Baker � segments from her solo show "My Life as a Bald Soprano" plus The Lovely and Talented Miss Toni Silver in " Shame Lips" - join Miss Toni for a wild ride as we all go to hell in a handbasket. Pucker up for safety. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected]Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (9 -10pm) Tom Gualtieri and David Sisco in "Bait" - two friends attend a speed dating event. Winner of 6 awards including Best Comedy at the 2006 Columbus National Gay & Lesbian Theater Festival. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected]Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8-10 pm) Dating Madness- HIV+ Gay Men Dynamic dating/social event. Tired of the bar scene and overcrowded events where you can't really connect? Tonight meet lots of fabulous men who want to make meaningful, personal and quality connections for friendship or romance. Meet in mini dates about 2-3 minutes, meet in groups of 4 with stimulating questions, & groups based on areas of mutual interest and valuesmatchmatcher/comedian. Fun, relaxed ,easy to be yourself. Experience why this is . Must arrive on time. ($20) (212-989-8549) [email protected]Event Website

(Wicked Willy's, 149 Bleeker Street, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) Having toured over 15 different countries including the US, Bermuda, Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Japan, as well as Thailand, Josh continues to spread his music across the globe. Clips of his songs "Karma," "Spiritual," and "Circle Of Friends" appeared on the Kathy Griffin's reality show "My Life On The D-List" on Bravo. His song Out From Under was the number one most requested song on Sirius Out Q for four weeks in a row and the video has consistently been seen on LOGO TV's The Click List and New Now Next as well as his other two videos Something Inside and Be Real. Currently Be Real is the most requested video on LOGO TV�s The Click Li (Free) [email protected]Event Website

(Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (8pm) Ang�lique Kidjo, winner of the Best Contemporary World Album 2008 Grammy Award for Djin Djin, brings her exquisitely expressive style to the Walt Whitman Theatre, exploring the relationships between diverse musical cultures with her blend of funk, salsa, Afro-pop, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, and gospel music. ($30, $20) ((718) 951-4500) Event Website

(Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019) (6-8PM) We�d like to invite you to a free LGBT happy hour for ticketholders to Saturday's Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert! The event will take place at The Russian Tea Room join us for two hours of complimentary cocktails and conversation! RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday, April 3, 2008. If you haven�t purchased a ticket for Saturday�s concert, it�s not too late! We�re offering a 50% discount. To redeem, enter promotion code Chorus6229 at carnegiehall.org or when calling Carnegie Charge at 212-247-7800. (free with ticket to evening's concert) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (5 - 6:30pm) Anthony Carter � "Knucklebones" � "What kind of world would we have if every type of love had worth?" Anthony Carter explores that question in this play about hope, disappointment and love. Plus Tom Gualtieri and David Sisco in "Bait" - two friends attend a speed dating event. Winner of 6 awards including Best Comedy at the 2006 Columbus National Gay & Lesbian Theater Festival. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (8 - 9 pm) Anthony Johnston � "Art's Heart" - the story of a child-like, emotionally scarred, young gay man who lives alone with his pet fish, a ladder, and a pair of binoculars he uses to spy on the handsome Frenchman who lives across the street. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (7pm/8:30pm) Comix hosts A Night for Dottie, a one night only stand up and sketch comedy benefit show supported by Comedy Fights Cancer. In addition to hilarious performances by comedians including Judah Friedlander from NBC�s 30 Rock, the night will include raffle prize giveaways such as a Cole Haan bag, tickets to The Daily Show, Colbert Report, Blue Man Group and more! A Night for Dottie is being held in honor of Dottie Person, a loving and devoted wife and mother of five who at just 32 years old lost her battle with cancer. Her amazing spirit and never-ending grace and gratitude stayed with her until her last day. Comedy Fights Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. (15 in advance, $20 day of show plus a two item minimum) (212.524.2500) Event Website

(Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (3pm) Evita tells the story of Eva Peron, the charismatic, ambitious and often larger-than life wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Overcoming her humble beginnings as an aspiring actress, she became the First Lady of Argentina and a saint in the eyes of her people. Winner of seven Tony� Awards including Best Musical, this pop opera includes the songs �Don�t Cry For Me Argentina,� �Oh What A Circus,� �High Flying Adored,� and �Another Suitcase in Another Hall.� ($35, $20) ((718) 951-4500) Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (3 - 4:15 pm) Joe Hutcheson � "Miss Magnolia Beaumont Goes to Provincetown". A southern girl's guide to the gayest little seaside town on the east coast. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(6:30pm) Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony. Honoring John Waters. The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and David Paterson. Special performance by the one and only Debbie Harry. Event Website

(Capitale NY, 130 Bowery, New York, NY 10013) (6:00pm - 10pm) Point Foundation invites you to meet the next generation of LGBT leaders, wine and dine with celebrities and join us in honoring our current champions. (Varied Table Sales) (866.337.6468) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7 - 8 pm) Frank Blocker � "Southern Gothic Novel" - Journey into small-town psyches and big-time dreams in Aberdeen, Mississippi, a Twin Peaks-ish town of secrets and mystery. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(UCB Theatre, 306 W 26th Street, (Between 8th and 9th Avenues), New York, NY 10001) (8pm) From the projects of Lefrak City to the McMansions of Howard Beach, viral video sensation, Greg Scarnici skewers six colorful characters from the borough of big hair and even bigger accents. In his latest one man show, this Queens native breathes life into a transsexual prostitute, a construction worker, a bisexual rapper, a bachelorette, and yes, a few queens. ($5.00) (212-366-9176) [email protected] Event Website

(Toys in Babeland, 94 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002) (7pm) It�s time to turn your sex life into an eco-sexy adventure. Babeland Sex Educators will show you how to �green� up your sex life. From more natural lubricants to the most body-friendly sex toys, we�ll show you a truly memorable way to celebrate Earth Day. (Free) Event Website

(Espace, 635 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) (7:30 - 10pm) Promises to be a fashion extravaganza you don't want to miss. The event includes a runway fashion show featuring the hottest designers and male models, cocktails, DJ and silent and live auctions of products from designers such as Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and more. Hosted by Jeffrey Kalinsky and others. RSVP by April 7 at 11:59pm. To benefit Lambda Legal, The Hetrick Martin Institute and Gay Men's Health Crisis. (212-809-8585 x216) Event Website

(St Jean's Community Center, East 76th St off Lexington Ave downstairs, New York, NY 10021) (7pm-10:45) This is a fun event, its like having a private casual party. There are tables and seating, hot and cold food plus beverages and dessert. There will be a lesson in waltz and swing. ($12) (212 490-9433) [email protected]

(The New School, 66 West 12th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Dara Friedman will present her movie, Musical, a 48-minute orchestration of 60 singing performances that took place on the streets of Midtown Manhattan for three weeks last fall. The composition uses a split screen and wide format allowing the singers to harmonize with themselves, sing unintentional duets, or even create dissonance. By producing a musical mis en sc�ne in our cityscape a curious inversion happens by which the choreographed elements transform the happenstance of the street into a crafted stage. ($5) Event Website

(9th Ave. Bistro, 693 9th Ave. (at W. 48th), New York, NY 10025) (9pm to 11pm) It's a big night at Will Clark's Porno Bingo as Will welcomes his guests, porn stars Tony Serrano and World of Men's Collin O'Neal as well as singer Ron Morris courtesy of SASI Public Relations all in a night to benefit the men of the New York Gay Football League. You don't have to be a pig to toss the pigskin and you don't need to run a field goal to score at this sexariffic night at Porno Bingo! The New York Gay Football League (No cover!) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) A very special evening with the legendary, Tony-winning playwright Edward Albee, who is currently directing two of his early one-act plays at the Cherry Lane Theatre; The American Dream and The Sandbox. Limited Seating. ($15) Event Website

(Tavern on the Green, Central Park West at West 67th St, New York, NY 10023) (6pm) This event includes dinner, drinks, special guests, a silent auction, a chance to meet Family Pride staff members, and of course a chance to relax with other LGBT parents and supporters. 2008 Honorees: Comedienne and LGBTQ parent advocate Judy Gold and founders of R Family Vacations, Kelli O�Donnell and Gregg Kaminsky. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) As part of the Center's 25th Anniversary celebration, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham will make a special appearance to discuss his work and career with book editor Don Weise. The acclaimed author of A Home at the End of the World, Flesh and Blood, The Hours and Specimen Days, among others. Cunningham has been hailed as "one of our very best writers." Limited Seating. ($15) Event Website

(The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC, NY 10014) (9:30 pm) How do you make a perfect Thursday? You take two parts comedy, add a twist of musical comedy and a splash of cabaret and serve it �On the Rocks with Danny Leary!�Headliner is Boston's favorite energetic lesbian, Chantal Carrere from Logo!The Hilarious Christian Folk Duo, God�s Pottery from Comedy Central Records Sexy Cabaret Star, David Auxier from City Center's Pirates of Penzance SINsational Burlesque Star Dallas Le Blaze and her "kitty kat dance"Top Shelf Stand-Up from Hayes Hargrove of LA's The Groundlings Here TV's Leah Dubie, Bad girl JessiMae Pelusoand a rare appearance by Comedian Karith Foster. ($10 + 2 drinks) ((212) 255-5438) Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7:30 - 8:45pm) JEN/ed, a.k.a. Jennifer Edwards, performs "Truth Telling�, excerpts from her forthcoming memoir. Plus Genna Miller -- "Thirsty" -- a lyrical orgasm, a myriad of women struggling to find themselves. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (9:30 - 10:30pm) Chad Callaghan (writer/performer) - "Leviticus, a Love Story" - a raucous romp through the ins and outs of the queer clergy. Father Bob will answer your questions, question your answers, and undress you with his eyes. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) (7pm) A joyful night of singing, eating and togetherness. Special guest, Alison Link, will lead a dynamic conversation about composing a life you value with balance, pleasure and intention. Bring your girlfriend, friends, or come alone and make new connections. Registration required by April 9. EAT, EAT... YOU'RE SO THIN! ($30 Members / $35 Nonmember) [email protected] Event Website

(The East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792) (7pm - Midnight) Honoring New York Governor David A. Paterson and Matt Foreman, Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force for an elegant, celebratory affair celebrating those who have made strides towards equality and social justice for Long Island�s GLBT community. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (6pm) Fasten your seatbelts! Sybil Bruncheon is NOT your average Church Lady. She's not only fund-raising, she's FUN-raising. Proceeds benefit MCC's outreach programs, including Homeless Youth Services and the Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry. Join Sybil, Fabio, and entourage as they present an amazing evening of entertainment, bingo and fabu prizes. SPACE IS LIMITED. ($20) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (3 - 4:30pm) ENVY. LUST. GLUTTONY - written by Peter Mercurio. The MFA BS Cartel (Becoming Petra) performed by Bekka Lindstr�m, directed by Donna Jean Fogel. Grits With Brown Sugar, performed by Tony Hamilton. The Cattle Hymn of the Republic, performed by Melanie Bean. PLUS Five monologues written by Richard Ballon. PLUS Michael Jackson � "Letters and Journals" excerpts from the abundance of letters and journals written by gay people before Stonewall and the turning point for gay liberation in 1969. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (7 - 8pm) Anthony Johnston � "Art's Heart" - a child-like, emotionally scarred, young gay man who lives alone with his pet fish, a ladder, and a pair of binoculars he uses to spy on the handsome Frenchman who lives across the street. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (9 - 10:15pm) Joe Hutcheson � "Miss Magnolia Beaumont Goes to Provincetown". A southern girl's guide to the gayest little seaside town on the east coast. ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8-10pm) Dating/social event. Tired of the bar scene? Want to meet attractive, hip, down to earth quality women ?. In 2 hours meet in one on one mini dates, in groups with stimulating questions, & groups based on areas of mutual interests and values. Exchange numbers. Structured. Fun. Relaxed. Experience why this is one of the best events for lesbians and why we attract great women. Limited participants. Must arrive on time. ($20 Pay online to guarantee spot) (212-989-8549) [email protected] Event Website

(Jelani Lounge, 507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (7pm/11pm after party until 4am) Female DJ's will demonstrate their talents on stage in front of a live audience. They are still seeking female DJ's 21 and older who would like to take a chance for prizes totaling over $3000 in cash & prizes. Come make an impression on a lot of people who are in search of female DJ's to DJ for their affairs. This event will be taped and a proceed from the application fee will be donated to a woman's charity. ($15) (347.258.5700) [email protected] Event Website

(Holiday Inn, 3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779) The FemmeFever Gala Ball has been compared to a prom bringing spouses and friends of the trans community as well as over 100 transgender gals in unison for an evening of elegance that is filled with laughter, dancing and an enjoyable show/cash bar and much more. Dinner, DJ Dancing, Show, after Ball party in the hotel lounge. Complimentary changing room, discount on overnight rooms, brunch with new (and old) friends the next day. ((516) 520-0380) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (12pm) Heritage of Pride has selected the Center to be an honorary Grand Marshall in the New York City Pride March. They've been building floats for 25 years and this year they are planning something worthy of their silver anniversary. Tonight see how you can be a part of the Center's city wide pride committee; everything from building a float to outreach at community events. There's something for everyone! (212-620-7310) [email protected] Event Website

(526 West 26th St btwn 10 & 11th Aves) (3:30pm) New York Gallery Tours' director Rafael Risemberg, Ph.D., visits over 200 art gallery exhibits each month in order to select 8 of the most fascinating and provocative ones for us to visit, in Chelsea and beyond. You'll see the very newest in painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography. At each stop on the walking tour, our guide explains the artwork and leads the group in lively discussion with a focus on art of interest to the LGBT community. ($20) Event Website

(Various locations, 5 boroughs) New York Cares is once again looking for 5,500 volunteers to help take spring-cleaning to a new level. Team up to clean, paint and revitalize our city's public spaces, including parks, gardens, playgrounds, community centers, homeless shelters and schools. Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) Thousands will gather to celebrate everything related to coffee and tea. Event Website

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (8pm) Gay, straight, queer, lesbian, bisexual, �how do you identify? For this provocative performance, a follow-up to last season's successful Out, Loud and Proud event, six powerful word mavens who collectively represent all orientations and persuasions will come together to voice their views on one of life's hottest topics: sexuality. This cutting-edge spoken word performance will also incorporate an open forum for conversation. ($16) (888-466-5722) Event Website

(Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11210) (2pm) Representing a Chinese tradition over twenty-five centuries old, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are committed to high production value and attention to artistic detail unparalleled in the art form. As the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, this twenty-one-member troupe presents a combination of acrobatics and traditional dance with what the New York Post describes as �an athleticism that leaves the audiences gasping.� ($20) Event Website

(Nicholas Robinson Gallery, 535 West 20th St, New York, NY 10011) (12 - 3pm) CARSON KRESSLEY will host this Brunch event benefitting the Ali Forney Center. You just bring along a smart item of business-attire clothing to donate or a gift card from a clothing retailer (or a check, if you'd rather) so that the kids at the Center have appropriate things to wear for job interviews, re-entering the workforce, etc. Ali Forney Center Event Website

New York's Gay Pool League 24th Annual Tournament Series Championship. Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (3 - 4:30pm) Marjorie Conn -- "Deviant Women". Come see strong, independent women who deviate from their times and live according to their own rules ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (8pm - midnight) Gay-la Victoria faux drag queens and Aiden Turner, Celebrity Guest DJ, and a fashion show are featured at this extra fancy party. Complimentary beverages, including cocktails and wine, will be served by handsome bartenders. ($25) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (1 - 3pm) Recapture childhood spontaneity & creativity, bust stress, enhance self-esteem, be fully expressed, bliss out with joy, enhance charisma. Simple warm-up, improv & theatre games, childhood & party games, etc. Absolutely no experience necessary. Fun. Non-intimidating. Safe environment to let your hair down and be yourself. Experience a natural high, more energy and leave with a big smile on your face. ($25/$29) (212-989-8549) [email protected] Event Website

(Meet at Schomburg, West 135th & Lenox Ave, Harlem, NY 10030) (Noon to 5PM) Explore, Experience, Appreciate � ArtCrawl Harlem Harlem, home of Romare Bearden (master collagist), Norman Lewis (abstract expressionist) and Jacob Lawrence (expressive figurative), is also the place to find different, distinct and cutting edge art by serious artists breaking new ground � experimental, mainstream, masters, emerging � it's all here. Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery and A Taste of Harlem tours announce Harlem�s first guided Gallery Crawl to introduce you to the galleries featuring these artists. ArtCrawl Harlem will engage participants in a bus tour of 6-8 of the areas visual arts venues, followed by a 45 minute meet and greet. ($45 after April 1) (212-866-7427) [email protected] Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (8 - 9 pm) Tom Gualtieri and David Sisco in "Bait" - two friends attend a speed dating event. Winner of 6 awards including Best Comedy at the 2006 Columbus National Gay & Lesbian Theater Festival. Bailey House & GMHC ($15) (212-838-2134) [email protected] Event Website

(New World Stages / Stage 3, 340 West 50th Street, (Between 8th and 9th Avenues), New York, NY 10011) (7:30pm) EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR LESLIE JORDAN STARS IN HIS ONE-MAN COMEDY �MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET� TO BENEFIT THE HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL. ALSO A KICK-OFF FOR GAYFEST NYC � 2008. ($75 General; $100 Premium Seating) (800-432-7250) [email protected] Event Website

(Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019) (6pm) New York City Gay Men's Chorus' fabulous annual gala and silent auction hosted by award winning personality Scott Nevins ("Host with the most!" -Soap Opera Digest) with performances by diva fave Ann Hampton Callaway, Broadway star Liz McCartney (Taboo, Mamma Mia), and cabaret sensation Sharon McNight. The event will pay tribute to chorus friend and supporter Norman Hanson and to R Family Vacations. ($100) Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) Honoring Barbara Rohdie. Featuring live performance excerpts from a new evening-length collaborative work with the East Village Opera Company plus Dancing with the Stars of Parsons, The Second Season, a unique performance of gala attendees partnered with Parsons dancers for a one-minute ballroom routine, choreographed exclusively for the Gala stage. ((212) 869-9275) [email protected] Event Website

(Credit Suisse, 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010) (6 - 8pm) The Empire State Pride Agenda�s Pride in My Workplace Program is proud to announce a three-part series workshop series highlighting best practices for advancing workplace equality. Join others from all sectors of business in session two of a three-part series where panelists will share ways companies within the legal, fashion, banking and finance worlds move their industries towards LGBT inclusion and equality. Afterwards, stay for cocktails and an opportunity to network with panelists and participants. Panelists from: Credit Suisse, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Bloomingdale�s. Moderated by: Craig Senecal, Director of Associate Learning and Development, Macy�s East. (212.627.0305 x113) [email protected] Event Website

(The Players, 16 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY 10018) (7:30pm) Panelists include David Mogentale, artistic director of 29th Street Repertory, �Where brutal theater lives� (Killer Joe, The Conversation); producer Janet Pailet (Masked, Great American Trailer Park Musical); general manager Seth Goldstein of The Splinter Group (Masked, Christine Jorgensen Revealed); producer Jonathan Pollard (Dai (enough), Imagina, The Thing About Men, All Shook Up); and Alfred Preisser, artistic director Classic Theater of Harlem. The panel will address: politically timely and / or racially sensitive plays; guidelines for producers for are making choices that may not be considered so safe; when and if these risks can pay off; how to market these event plays; and the fine line between relevance and exploitation. ($10) Event Website

(9th Ave. Bistro, 693 9th Ave. (at W. 48th), New York, NY 10025) (9pm to 11pm) Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than to hunker down to Porno Bingo for an evening with the beefiest gay athletes in town - the gay rugby guys! Featuring an appearance by strippers from the Buff Boyzz from Show World out in West Babylon and delicious meatball treats courtesy of Annalena who always has something cookin' in her oven. Win great prizes and buy meatballs for a buck apiece! Gotham Knights (gay rugby!) (No cover!) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30 - 9pm) The LGBT Community Center presents a timely vacation roundtable with LGBT travel insiders. Meet American Airlines� George Carrancho, national sales and marketing manager for the GLBT community. An 18-year, travel industry veteran, Harris last year became the business owner of Travelocity�s Gay and Lesbian micro-site, where he manages strategic marketing, product enhancement and key supplier relationships for the gay and lesbian leisure and business traveler. Hear from Gregg Kaminsky, who produced 30 all-gay vacations for Atlantis Events before co-founding R Family Vacations with Kelli O'Donnell. Meet the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association�s Tom Nibbio, who heads its global sales and marketing team. Co-hosted by HX CEO Matthew Bank and Ed Salvato, editor-in-chief of Out Traveler magazine and corporate director of travel media at PlanetOut Inc. As a roundtable attendee, you receive complimentary passes to the HX Gay & Lesbian Travel Expo, April 17 at Manhattan's Metropolitan Pavilion. (Nonmembers $10, Center Members $5) Event Website

(Touch Nightclub, 240 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (8:00) Award-winning recording artist Ari Gold will perform an exclusive benefit concert for the Soulforce Equality Ride. Special guests include Anthony Rapp (Rent), fashion designer Jack Mackenroth (Project Runway), and Emmy-award winning comedienne Judy Gold. Since 2006, the young adults of the Soulforce Equality Ride have visited 52 colleges and universities across the country that silence or exclude LGBT students. Through education, outreach, and direct action, these courageous young adults counter the destructive effects of religion-based bigotry. The fall 2008 Equality Ride will again focus on the southern United States. Soulforce 2008 Equality Ride ($25 donation) [email protected] Event Website

(UCB Theatre, 306 W 26th Street, (Between 8th and 9th Avenues), New York, NY 10001) (8pm) The show, based on actual events, is set in a University of Chicago dorm room and invites the audience to experience a party in celebration of �Out of Africa�, the 1985 film starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Nick, the main character, is an eccentric college freshman in love with two things: the title film about a Danish plantation owner in colonial Kenya and fellow freshman, Will G. When his boy-crush fails to show, Nick is left with only one guest forced to endure his dramatic reenactments of �Out Of Africa� passages and epiphany that the passionate but ultimately doomed love affair in the film is strangely like his own. Or at least he thinks so. ($5.00) (212.366.9176) Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (4 - 8pm) Fulfill your world travel dreams with information, discounts and resources from gay-owned and -friendly travel agencies, airlines and cruise lines, hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, etc. <a class="main" href=