The first annual World Science Festival is a weeklong exploration of science, from cutting-edge research to works in theatre, film and the arts. Event Website

(Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, at 92nd, New York, NY 10128) (2pm) Hear the standards of the new era of songwriting. The art of song is alive and well in the music and lyrics of James Taylor, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, the Bergmans, Paul Simon and, of course, Stephen Sondheim. Event Website

(Various Locations) This month-long event, benefiting the Harvey Milk High School scholarship fund, is the country's premier festival of new works by LGBT authors and playwrights. Event Website

(Winter Garden, Bordered by Vesey St, West St, Liberty St & Hudson River, New York, NY 10007) (6pm - 6am) Returning to the Winter Garden for a third year, the Bang on a Can Marathon has redefined what contemporary music is, how it is performed and where it is presented. This year, a 12-hour torrent of mind-boggling, genre-bending music in a continuous stream of pioneering artists from around the globe will take the stage in the Winter Garden for a musical adventure. Event Website

(Parade: 37th Ave & 89th St to 75th St & 75th Ave; Festival: 37th Rd at 73rd to 77th St, Jackson Heights) (12 Noon - 7 pm) Queens Annual Interfaith AIDS Memorial Service is held on the Saturday preceding the parade. Festival features Randy Jones, the original Village People Cowboy. Event Website

(Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park at 110th St) (2 - 4pm) The best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World and Gospel. June 22: Sarah MacLawler (Blues and Jazz); June 29: Frankie Morales & Mambo of the Times Orq. (Salsa); July 13: Raquel Lima (Brazilian); July 20: Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana II (Flamenco); Aug 10: Pablo Mayor Folklore Urbano (Mod. Columbian); Aug 24: Charles Moore Dance Theatre (African Dance); Aug 31: Zon Del Barrio (Salsa). Continues all summer, through the Fall. Event Website

(Stage Left Studio, 438 W 37th Street 5A, New York, NY 10018) (8:00-9:15) After her untimely demise, southern debutante Miss Magnolia Beatrice Devareux Beaumont finds herself trapped in the body of a thirty-something gay man living in New York City on his way to Provincetown, Massachusetts for a birthday vacation. ($15) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7 - 9pm) A Symposium with: Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, University of California, Irvine, School of Law; Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan, Justice, Supreme Court, New York County and Author of the trial court decision in Hernandez v. Robles (NY same sex marriage case); Sharon McGowan, Staff Attorney, ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Project; and Arthur Leonard, Professor of Law, New York Law School, and Editor, Lesbian/Gay Law Notes. When the U.S. Supreme Court decided Lawrence v. Texas in the summer of 2003, the decision was hailed as "a legal victory so decisive that it would change the entire landscape for the LGBT community" and the "Brown v. Board of gay and lesbian America." How successful have these efforts been? Join an evening of lively discussion, featuring academic, judicial, and practitioner perspectives, as we assess the significance of the Lawrence decision. Event Website

(Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020) (7pm) True Colors is a music festival founded by Cyndi Lauper and created to benefit the Human Rights Campaign and other non-profit groups through the True Colors Fund. Along with Cyndi Lauper this year's line-up boasts some of the hottest artists including The B-52s, tour host Carson Kressley and special guests in select cities including Rosie O'Donnell, Indigo Girls, Regina Spektor, Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, The Cliks and more! Event repeats on June 1 at Jones Beach, Long Island. ($55 - $355) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(5th Ave from 82 to 105th Sts) (6 - 9pm) One day a year, for the past 29 years, nine of the country's finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. This traffic-free, music- and art-filled celebration fills the street and sidewalks of Fifth Avenue, the mile now officially designated as Museum Mile. Over 50,000 visitors attend the festival annually. (Free) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (5:30pm) Free health screenings, trans-specific health information, and health insurance enrollment. Meet trans-affirming healthcare providers and other community members. (Free) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (5:30pm) Annual Pride Celebration. Co-hosted by the Empire State Pride Agenda, GMHC and God�s Love We Deliver. Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) The cast thoroughly entertains in this tongue-and-cheek celebration of all things Guy. Event Website

(Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park at 72nd St, New York, NY 10023) (7 � 11pm) Celebrate the hottest season in the Park with a taste of the most succulent treats from NYC�s favorite restaurants. Also includes wine tastings, dancing under the stars and a silent auction. Event Website

(FIT, 27th St & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) An eclectic celebration of contemporary song to get your toes tapping for the summer. Sending vibrations out across New York City, new South African freedom songs sit side by side with the American Premier of works by Latvian composer Emils Darzins; Rufus Wainwright rubs up against Gwen Stefani, and there will also be new commissions by Our Lady J and Vermont-based composer Gwyneth Walker. Event Website

(Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park at 72nd St, New York, NY 10023) (7pm - 11pm) A night of sampling the City's best dining and wines; dancing under the stars; and a silent auction showcasing beauty and vacation packages, jewelry and accessories. Now in its 13th year, guests at the event will tempt their palates with tasting plates from over 35 of New York's top restaurants including BLT Market, Brasserie Cognac, Fred's at Barney's, Gordon Ramsey at the London, Orsay, and Telepan Restaurant. ($350) (212-310-6619) Event Website

(AMC Loews, 312 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001) Nearly 250 International, U.S. and local film, video and other media, and a full program of inspiring Filmmakers Forums and networking. (20th Annual New York LGBT Film Festival (NewFest)) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7:30pm) Join the largest New York gathering of Cockettes since their theatrical catastrophe at the Anderson Theater in 1971. In 1968 this psychedelic-fueled, gender-bending troupe of men, women, children, gay, straight and in-between, became legendary for their performances at San Francisco�s Palace Theater. At the cultural forefront of gay liberation, these bearded hippie drag queens showed generations to come the creative potential within us all. Moderated by Steven Watson, chronicler of the American avant garde, and hosted by John Waters� Superstar Mink Stole and HRH Lee Mentley of the Hula Palace, the evening promises to be historic. In attendance will be Scrumbly, Sweet Pam, Rumi, Fayette, Harlow, Jet, Tahara, Sebastian, Toots Taraval and Dolores DeLuce. [email protected] Event Website

(Porcao Churrascaria, 360 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022) (6pm) Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats (GLID) honor Florent Morellet and Randi Weingarten, Tracie Gardner. (646.417.4291) [email protected] Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Starting at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(Rodeph Sholom, 7 West 83rd St, New York, NY 10024) (Services 6pm; Dinner 7:30pm) Meet 200 of your fellow gay and lesbian Jews, celebrate Shabbat and its traditional rituals and eat a delicious kosher meal. Reservations, pre-payment and appropriate attire required. Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (7 � 9am) Another great season of talent free to the public. May 30: Usher; June 6: Ashanti; June 13: Cyndi Lauper; June 20: Boyz II Men; June 27: Maroon 5; July 4: Chaka Khan; July 18: Miley Cyrus; July 25: Feist; August 1: Cast of Broadway�s Rent; August 8: The Jonas Brothers. For a complete listing, visit them online. Event Website

(Window on the World Studio, 50th St btwn. 5 & 6th Aves) (7am) Enjoy free performances being taped Live for TV. May 30: Donna Summer; June 6: Chris Brown; June 13: Kenny Chesney; June 20: Rihanna; June 27: Cold Play; July 4: Ashlee Simpson; July 11: Rascal Flatts; July 18: Natasha Bedingfield; July 25: Miley Cyrus; August 1: Sheryl Crow; August 29: Paula Abdul. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) HONORING Staceyann Chin and The Royalz. The mission of the Lesbian AIDS Project is to challenge the invisibility of women of color who identify as lesbian and/or women who have sex with women in the HIV epidemic through the provision of technical assistance and sexuality education; raising awareness about woman-to-woman transmission; ensuring access to care and support with dignity for lesbians and other women who have sex with women; and support the reduction of high-risk behaviors for HIV transmission. (RSVP: 212.367.1355) Event Website

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (5:30pm) Welcome to the wilds of western Massachusetts, home of the Bershires' favorite Sapphic haunt - Room for Cream. Follow the espresso-laced exploits of dykes in distress, lesbians in love, queers in ... well, you get the point. ($8) (212-475-7710) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) At this Speed-Dating event, meet lots of guys ages 20s & 30s one-on-one for a series of 3-minute dates, then get a free mingling period to meet anyone else in the room. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It�s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (8PM) FREE Pre-Show Reception at 6:30 PM featuring Complimentary Drinks including Ty Ku Asian Citrus Liqueur! Performance at 8 PM. Imagine a world where flirting is a capital crime�and the executioner is first in line to be punished! That's exactly what happens in THE MIKADO, widely considered to be the pinnacle of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration. With a witty libretto, a sparkling score, and some of the duo's most famous songs, this topically updated, �trusty production has everything an admirer of music could want.� (The New York Times) (50% off tkts) Event Website

(Staten Island, NY) Organized by Community Health Action of Staten Island LGBT Health and Wellness Program. Event Website

(Central Park) The original women-only road race will lead thousands of women on a 10K course through Central Park. Event Website

(Madison Square Park, 23rd St and Madison Ave, New York, NY 10011) (12Noon � 6pm) The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country�s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Snapple Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far to sustain and celebrate America�s authentic culinary and musical traditions. (pay per plate) Event Website

(Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) An intimate peek into the psyche of Montgomery Clift. The Rarest of Birds conveys Clift's importance as a great leading man in Hollywood as well as his personal suffering as individual who never came to terms with his homosexuality. ($18) Event Website

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention brings together people with depression and other mood disorders, survivors of suicide loss, mental health professionals and advocates walking side-by-side, walking 20 miles throughout the night to prevent loss of life from suicide. Event Website

(CBST, 57 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014) (8pm) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Starting at $10) (212-465-6080) [email protected] Event Website

(Times Square) (4:30 � 6:30pm) This free dance event, taking place in the center of Times Square � the crossroads of the world � showcases the best dance companies NYC has to offer. Presented by Dancers Responding to AIDS and The Times Square Alliance. Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) Don�t miss this conversaci�n with Emmy and three-time ALMA award winner John Leguizamo. As an actor, writer, director and producer, he has made an impact on theater, television and film. Moderated by Robin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter. In collaboration with TeatroStageFest, the Latino International Theater Festival of New York. ($20) Event Website

(El Sol Brilliante Garden, East 12th St, New York, NY 10003) (7:30pm) Featuring Isle of Klezbos sextet and MC Jennifer Miller of Circus Amok! El Sol Brilliante Garden is a whimsical outdoor space formerly occupied by three tenement building foundations. June 9th coincides with the Jewish festive holiday of Shavuos. (Free) Event Website

(Central Park Zoo, 830 5th Ave at East 64th St, New York, NY 10065) (6pm) Mingle with the sea lions, penguins and polar bears. Special activities and menu items geared for the younger set. Performances by Rema Webb and Joel Karie. Hosted by Judy Gold. Event Website

(Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010) (7:30pm) A lineup of gay-themed plays to benefit Animal Haven. Wine and soft drinks will be served after the reading. Includes: "Calamity Jane Sends a Message to Her Daughter" by Carolyn Gage, featuring Barbara Kahn as Calamity. Directed by Lisa Marjorie Barnes. "The Cat's Meow" written and directed by Barbara Kahn with Cristina Fernandez and Beverly Thompson. Plus works by Jim Dalglish, Judd Silverman, Kathleen Warnock, Edward Musto, David Johnston. (Requested donation: $10) (718-768-4213) [email protected] Event Website

(Hudson Hotel, 356 West 58th Street, (at 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10019) (6:30 p.m. VIP Cocktail Party, 7:00 p.m. Cocktails,) Say goodbye to the rubber-chicken charity dinners of the past at amfAR�s Honoring with Pride, a festive summer benefit honoring the contributions of LGBT leaders and allies in the fight against AIDS. The event, hosted by Mario Cantone, features a sunset-view VIP cocktail reception, awards tribute, and special performance by a surprise guest. Awards of Courage will go to Julie Davids, executive director of CHAMP; Tony Award-winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell; and Kiehl�s Since 1851. ($350 - $1,000 for individual tickets) (212.806.1636) Event Website

(Time Warner Screening Rm, 1325 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019) (6 - 9pm) Positively. Positive. Programming! Tonight�s event supports Cable Positive and its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Event Website

(The Ritz, 369 West 46th St, New YOrk, NY 10036) (6:30pm) Help end discrimination based upon gender identity and expression. Event Website

(Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178) (5:30 - 8pm) Small Business B-2-B that will include networking and 2-minute presentations by the first 30 attendees to RSVP. Event Website

(Cipriani�s, 200 Fifth Ave at 23rd St, New York, NY 10010) (12:30 - 2:30pm) The Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation is proud to honor Credit Suisse, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, and Kenneth Cole of Kenneth Cole Productions at this year�s Equality@Work Awards Luncheon. All of the honorees have demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting an inclusive and open workplace environment as well as raising awareness of LGBT issues both internally and to the public through their marketing, philanthropic and pro-bono efforts. Event Website

(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) June 11: Spiritual of many faiths worship service for the LGBT Community. June 12: Pride Reception at Borough Hall. June 14: 5K Pride Run (9am), Multicultural Festival (11am � 6pm), Kid Space (12Noon � 4pm); Night Pride Parade (8:30pm), and an After Party. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Discussion of Pat Barker�s acclaimed 1993 novel. Lieutenant Billy Prior is tormented by figuring out who he is � coward or hero, crazy or sane, homosexual or heterosexual, upper or lower class. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Susan Polis Schutz�s groundbreaking documentary about parents� struggles to accept their LGBT children. Event Website

(Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001) The last three years of the festival each featured more than 30 groups from across the country. Event Website

(Leslie/Lohman Gallery, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) (6:30pm) More than a dozen queer women poets will read their own work during a one-night-only event. The host for the evening, internationally-touring folk-poet and progressive queer-activist, Alix Olson has assembled an impressive line-up of poets including Sini Anderson, Adianne Benford, Kate Broad, Cheryl Burke, Staceyann Chin, r. erica doyle, Stephanie Gray, Tracy Grinnell, Natalie E. Illum, Amy King, Sue Landers, Sara Marcus, Marty McConnell, Lenelle Moise, Elizabeth Reddin, Sophia Varino, Laurie Weeks and Kate Wirsing. 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

(W New York, 541 Lexington Ave btwn 49 & 50th Sts, New York, NY 10022) (5pm) Annual networking event for New York City-based financial services professionals. Headlining the program is the Honorable Barney Frank, Chairman of the Financial Services Committee of the US House of Representatives. Hetrick-Martin Institute Event Website

(TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036) (6pm) See the New York premiere of "Ask Not," a new documentary that explores the impact of 1993's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmaker Johnny Symons, military analysts and several former soldiers who have been discharged for speaking out about their sexual orientation. ($20) Event Website

(Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St, New York, NY 10010) (9:30pm � 12:30am) Salsa, Two-Step, WC Swing and all your favorite dance styles! Event Website

(Collective:Unconscious, 279 Church Street, Tribeca, New York, NY 10013) (7:30 pm) MEAT: a performance tribute to the king of performa-rock, Meat Loaf Burlesque, dance, visual and vocal performances to the ENTIRE "Bat Out of Hell" album! Featuring: Dr. Lukki, Zhenesse, Glenn Marla,Clams Casino, Adrienne Anemone, Nico & the Astronaut, The Poisonous Ladies: Amir Levee dancehosted by Sharon Husbands. Tickets online ahttps:////www.weird.org ($12) Event Website

(Transy House, 214 16th St in Park Slope (between 5th & 6th Aves), new york, NY 11226) (9pm-1am) Food! Drinks! Outdoor Films from Transy House history! Performances by: 3 Times Lady Crew (3XL), Violet Temper, Music by DJ Liber8! Sylvia Rivera Law Project ($10 suggested donation) Event Website

(City Hall, Civic Center btwn Broadway, Park Row & Chambers St, New York, NY 10007) (2pm) Join couples, families, friends, activists, political and community leaders at City Hall for an historic 5th anniversary celebration honoring our marriage pioneers. Participating: 50 couples, Justice Harvey Brownstone, Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag and 2008 Heritage of Pride Grand Marshal, Civil Rights Trial and Marriage Equality, NY. (718.721.2780) [email protected]

(Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) An evening of contemporary and traditional gospel music. Event Website

(Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) Music in honor of that blissful institution, including "Wedding Cantata", "5 Hebrew Love Songs" and much more. Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM) It�s speed-dating with an ingenious twist: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of men who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet guys one-on-one in a free mingling period. Finally, give us a list of the men you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. Compatibility Game is a fun, revolutionary way to meet men you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold. ($20) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(Jelani Lounge, 507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (2pm - 4am) We start the day off with vendors who will display everything from books, clothing, travel packages, videos, oils, food (no beverages can be sold or given away) & more. The bar inside of the lounge will be open for those wanting to take a cool drink and watch videos. A one day adm will allow you access anytime of the day. Enjoy artist performing & BBQ which takes place between the hours of 5pm til 9pm. Stay with us @ 9pm for our after party with female DJ's Kim B, DJ Eyez & DJ A Sauce. These DJ' s will play it all. This party is also dedicate to the Farewell of promoter Zena B, who gave us all a safe & fun place to party, she will be missed in the community. ($10 - $15) (347 596 2128) [email protected] Event Website

(Piers 16 & 17, Fulton & South Sts) (12pm) Kids will sing-along with Gordon from Sesame Street, meet famous costumed characters, and enjoy hours of free entertainment. It all ends with the Spectacular Target Fireworks accompanied by the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Event Website

(Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712) (8PM) ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! directed by Thomas Morrissey and choreographed by Connor Gallagher the cast will include Broadway performers and local talent. (Tickets for Premium Seats are priced at $50.00.) (732-455-3059) [email protected] Event Website

(Queens Museum of Art, Rushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368) (3pm) Screening of "Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria," and "Reporter Zero". Co-presented by the National Archive of Lesbian and Gay History. Q&A panel with filmmakers and light refreshments served. Event Website

(CBS) (8pm) There�s a little bit of Broadway in everyone. Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (9am, 11am & 7pm) Blessing of Fathers. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:15pm - 8 pm) Are you finally ready to have a great relationship? Are you tired of attracting the wrong people? If so, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to actually find, develop, and maintain quality relationships. The workshop presents simple and effective ways to actually meet your ideal partner, recognize what type of person is right for you, and develop an action plan to create a great relationship. This powerful workshop will help you realize what it takes to create a relationship that truly makes you happy. RSVP requested. ($10) (212-541-8794) [email protected] Event Website

(The Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014) (6:30-9:30pm) Transport Group presents the official 40th Anniversary celebration of the 1968 landmark play The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley. The event features a star-studded concert reading of the play followed by a panel discussion. For more information and tickets, visit www.transportgroup.org. ($45-$100) (212-560-4372) [email protected] Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (Lawn opens 5pm; Showtime at Dusk) June 16: Dr. No; June 23: Bride of Frankenstein; July 7: The Man Who Came to Dinner; July 14: Fail Safe; July 21: Arsenic and Old Lace; July 28: The Apartment; August 4: Lifeboat; August 11: The Candidate; August 18: Superman. Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) The New York Jewish LGBTQ Film Festival presents films and provocative panels with filmmakers, cast members and movie scholars. Co-presented with New Fest. ($8/$10 per film) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) V. Gene Robinson was elected Bishop on June 7, 2003 and has since faced many challenges and controversies. His new memoir is titled, �In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God.� Event Website

(Billies Black Bar/Lounge/Restaurant, 271 West 119th St, New York, NY 10026) (6:00 PM- 10:00 PM) Celebrate Pride in a SOULFUL and SEXY SETTING. Queer Black Cinema presents its 3rd Annual pride benefit, QBC VISIONS. The "Night of Soul" event will be hosted by Def Poetry Jam artist , Buttafly Soul, and will feature hot and sexy performer, NHOJJ. This popular special event not only helps to further develop QBC's monthly film programming; but, will aide in the premiere of the Queer Black Cinema International Film & Music Festival in October 2008- a festival that surely is one of a kind. Other acts include Steph, the Sapphic Songstress, and Tyran Gem, some of today's emerging GLBT singers on the scene. This even ($20.00 Online/ $25.00 @ the Door) (347-789-1070) [email protected] Event Website

(United Nations Delegates� Dining Room, 405 East 42nd St, New York, NY 10017) (6pm) Awards will be presented to Cynthia Wade, director of �Freeheld� and to Scott Sanders, producer of Broadway�s �The Color Purple.� Event Website

(Rockefeller Park, North End of Battery Park City, West of River Terrace) (7pm) Poets House is a national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry. In late 2008, Poets House will move to its permanent home at Two River Terrace in Battery Park City. Singer/songwriter Jill Sobule rose to fame with the hit single "I Kissed a Girl". Sobule has dabbled in off-Broadway musicals, made an appearance on NBC's "West Wing", composed for Nickelodeon, and was in the film "Mind the Gap". (Free) Event Website

(Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128) (7:15 P.M.) Screening of this award-winning documentary on the life of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civil rights activist in the severely homophobic 1940s, 50s, and 60s. He was an advisor to Martin Luther King, and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs, Peace & Freedom. Screening followed by panel discussion with Bennett Singer (the producer/director of "Brother Outsider") and Walter Naegle, Bayard Rustin's partner, archivist and executor. Sponsored by the Peace & Restorative Justice Community at the Church of the Holy Trinity (FREE) (212-289-4100) [email protected] Event Website

(Council Chambers, City Hall, 131 Duane St, New York, NY 10013) (5:30pm) NYC Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn & Councilmember Rosie Mendez, with Members of the NYC Council, celebrate Pride Month.

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Panelists: National Sports Hall of Famer Donna Lopiano; Bill Konigsberg, Associated Press gay sports writer; Mark Larson, Gay Rodeo Champion; Cyd Ziegler, outsports.com co-Founder; and Pat Griffin, lecturer on LGBT issues in athletics. Moderated by Eric Marcus. Event Website

(Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library, 111 Amsterdam Avenue (at 65th St), New York, NY 10023) (6-8pm) Drag Show Video Verite gathers and screens rare film and video that captures the faces and places, past and present of NYC's vibrant drag scene. This year's all new edition includes footage spanning 50 plus years and a who's who of NYC's male and female impersonators. Taylor Mac's music video "If You See Something Say Something" will make its world premiere as part of the program. After Party later that evening at the Stonewall Inn hosted by Sweetie with special live performances at 11pm. (Free) (212 642-0142) Event Website

(Duvet, 45 West 21st Street, Bet. 5th & 6th Avenues, New York, NY 10010) (6pm) Jack Mackenroth and Kevin Christiana from Bravo's hit show Project Runway host this fabulous evening featuring the cast of Naked Boys Singing!, Playboy Playmates, premier DJ Vic Latino, hit singer amberRose Marie, club sensation Grace Garland, sexpert JamYe WaXman and many other special guests. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Take an olfactory journey of the world with New York Times perfume critic Chandler Burr. Your senses will be stimulated by raw materials obtained by perfume houses from the four corners of the globe -- everywhere from Haiti (vetiver) to Indonesia (patchouli) and India (jasmine) to Bulgaria (roses).� His new book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris & New York tells two parallel stories: the first about a year Burr spent for The New Yorker magazine in Paris behind the scenes at Herm�s watching legendary perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena create the Herm�s scent �Un Jardin sur le Nil�; and the second about a year (beginning with an article for The New York Times inside Coty with Sarah Jessica Parker as she directed the making of her perfume �Lovely.� ($10) Event Website

(Outten & Golden, LLP, 3 Park Ave, 29th Fl, New York, NY 10016) (6pm) Celebrate the followin