(Parade Route is from Rochester & Eastern Parkway to Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn) The people of the Caribbean have exported their carnival traditions to Canada, England, and several US cities. However the New York version of this celebration far exceeds any similar celebration in the US. "Labor Day Carnival Parade" has grown over the years from thousands of participants and tourists to over 3.5 million people in attendance since the mid - 1990's. (718-467-1797) Event Website

(Washington Square Park, 5th Ave at Washington Sq North, New York, NY 10003) (12 - 6pm) A twice-a-year happening -- every Memorial Day weekend and the weekend that follows, and Labor Day weekend and the weekend that follows. For more than 75 years, it is has been annually showcasing over 200 artists from around the world, attracting more than 200,000 art lovers. (Free) Event Website

(Wagner Park, Battery Park City) (7pm) These world-renowned musicians have toured for the last 30 years with Tito Puente. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) The contest is a nationwide competition where filmmaking teams composed of one filmmaker, one poet and a crew have 72 hours to write, shoot and edit a five minute short film inspired by original Black gay erotica poetry that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness/prevention. Featured film is Trans Entities with a Q&A and entertainment to follow. Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (5.30 PM - 8 PM) The panel discusses the many ways in which professionals from various fields are active in dealing with environmental concerns. Moderated by the exhibition’s curator Elga Wimmer The panelists include: - Mrs. Ann Marie Cushing, documentary film maker and environmentalist - Mr. Jon Elliott, artist - Representative from Steven Holl Architects - Mrs. Ana Maria Torres, architect (free with museum admission) (212 255 0719) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:00 PM) We're giving you a special month of all-pro comedy showcases featuring the best of New York's and the nation's comics every Thursday in September! All comedians have been seen on shows like HBO, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Comedy Central! In addition to quality comedy shows, Comix offers comfortable seating, unobstructed stage views, the purest sound and superior food. Show details are below. ($15/$20) (212-524-2500) [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! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(Battery Park) (7:30pm) Flamenco like you’ve never seen before, passionate modern by Lar Lubovitch and the wildly popular Bad Boys of Dance. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (Varies check website) Banned in Beijing, out in New York! Comrades: The Chinese LGBT Film Festival will give New Yorkers a glimpse into the hidden lives of gay Chinese. The festival includes both commercial and independent work that shows the broad spectrum of lesbian, gay and transgender experience as it is lived day-to-day in China. (Screenings $12; Weekend Pass $35) Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) One of the world’s most important fashion exhibitions in the world. Located at Bryant Park, the NYC Fashion Week sets the new styles of what to expect for 2009. Fashion Week is by special invite only. Event Website

(World Financial Center’s Plaza; Battery Park City Parks Conservancy’s Teardrop Park; Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian; and South Street Seaport Museum) (11am - 4pm) A fun and exciting event for all ages, featuring a hands-on art projects guaranteed to change the way you think about drawing. Pick up a free sketchbook and draw on your own or join in one of our amazing, artist-led projects. (Free) Event Website

(Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, at 92nd, New York, NY 10128) (8:30pm) With five decades of works ranging from symphonies to quartets to ballets, Joan Tower has become one of the most successful -- and certainly America’s most famous -- woman composers ever to pick up a pen. To help celebrate her own 70th birthday, she brings a program of her chamber and instrumental works featuring an all-star lineup including the American Brass Quintet, eighth blackbird, violist Paul Neubauer, pianists Blair McMillen and James Tocco and the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. ($25/$20) Event Website

(The route is from East River Park (Dover St/South St) to the Brooklyn Bridge Park) (2pm) This is your chance to swim your way from Manhattan across the East River to Brooklyn, in the shadow of the most famous bridge in the world (or just watch and admire). Teams from Brooklyn and Manhattan will compete in the Battle of the Bridge. Event Website

(Seward Park, Essex between Canal and Hester, New York (Manhattan), NY 10002) (noon to 5 pm) 0227 Productions presents Live Art in the Parks, a series of ten performance dates in NYC parks & public venues from September 2008 to September 2009. The Live Art in the Parks series kicks off on September 6 in Seward Park in Manhattan from noon to 5 pm. Featured artists include Neal Medlyn, Kennis Hawkins, Pepper Fajans & The Poisonous Ladies: Amir Levi Dance, and Zhenesse. The Live Art in the Parks shows are free to the public. (FREE) Event Website

(Jonathan LeVine Gallery, 529 West 20th, 9th Fl, New York, NY 10011) (7 - 9pm) In Ambien Somnambulants, tragic sleepwalkers wander along beautifully bleak post-apocalyptic dreamscapes, inspiring dissent from a dire dystopia. Garcia’s stunningly subversive images expand upon her signature style of elaborate socio-political narratives, hidden beneath layers of fairy-tale charm. Exhibit runs through Oct 4. (Free) Event Website

(Your Public Parks of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens &, See website for show locations and times! , New York, NY) (See website schedule for showtimes!) New York's renowned, acclaimed, award-winning, astounding one-and-only CIRCUS AMOK! presents it's 2008 FREE extravaganza: "SUB-PRIME SUBLIME." Dorothy clicks her heels -- but there's no going home! She's the newest victim of predatory lending! In "SUB-PRIME SUBLIME," all manner of mysteries are revealed as atoms smash and crash, spiraling past hulahoopers, headstanders and hairstylists! Stunning stilters, Tenanacious Tenants, Fantastical Free-Falling Free Markets, Querelous Quarks, Neurotic Neutrons and the Spirit of Sylvester come together to help us all find our ways home, home, home from the tornado of foreclosure and debt! SEE WWW.CIRCUSAMOK.ORG FOR SHOW LOCATIO (FREE!!) (718-486-7432) [email protected] Event Website

(West Broadway from West Houston to Grand St) (4pm) Artists, performers and designers create floats, balloons, placards, portable sculptures, performances and street spectacles. This year’s parade will include over 90 projects, including those by Jim Drain, Barry McGee, Clare Rojas, Beta Tank, Yoko Ono, Dzine, The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black and Kenny Scharf, and will involve over 900 participants, making this the largest and most dynamic Art Parade yet. (Free) Event Website

(Rockaway Beach, Queens) Kite-flying competitions, demonstrations, kite-making for kids, and entertainment and food. Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (9:00 PM) From two of the creators of In the Heights comes Freestyle Love Supreme. Experience this amazing improvised blend of music, comedy and freestyle rap for two shows only at Comix. ($20 in advance/$25 day of show, no item min) (212-524-2500) Event Website

(P.S. 1 MoMA, 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101) (3 - 9pm) Warm Up is P.S.1's critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most anticipated summer events. The series is housed within the architectural installation created by the winner of the annual P.S.1 and MoMA organized Young Architects Program. Together, the music, architecture and exhibition program provide a unique multi-sensory experience for music fans, artists, and families alike. See website for line-up. 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 30s & 40s 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

(Housing Works Warehousex, 48-49 35th St, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101) (10am - 4pm) Housing Works' beloved twice-monthly warehouse sales make it easier than ever for you to find flawed-but-fabulous designer items among the overstock. For $20, you get a shopping bag to fill with as much of the overstock clothing as will fit. For $30, you get a shopping bag filled entirely with men’s and women’s pre-sorted designer items! To benefit Housing Works. ($20) Event Website

(Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park, New York, NY 11004) (11am - 4pm) This show will include a display of various makes and models of mototcycles that have been out of production 10 years or more. Music, farmhouse tours, hayrides, petting zoo and food with provide fun for the entire family. ($5) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (1:00 pm - 3:00 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

(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

(Various routes) 6,000 Cyclists, 5 route options, the #1 best way to see New York City. Choose a challenging or a relaxing course that best fits your desire. Choose Your Distance, Ride Your Pace: 100, 75, 55, 35 and 15 mile routes. Event Website

(3rd Ave from 66 to 86th Sts) (11am - 5pm) There will be over 800 vendors selling crafts, clothing and ethnic foods. Three stages of entertainment will include children’s programming, September 11th Concerts and Off-Broadway and Broadway stars. One million people are expected to attend. New this year, a "Green" block will feature companies selling "green goods and services." (212.473.7875) [email protected] Event Website

(Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank Street, New York, NY 10014) (7pm) Two Spoons is about Larry and Steve, who are about to become family men in all the usual sense of the word... except that instead of marrying two ladies, the gents are getting ready to marry one another. Their imminent nuptials come pre-loaded with a young son, an adopted three-year-old. And then a three-way with a twink called "Butt Boy" changes everything, giving Larry and Steve a fresh perspective on themselves, their relationship, and their future prospects as a married couple. Performance followed by a Q&A with the playwright and cast. Benefiting the New York City Anti-Violence Project. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7 - 9pm) Come view a unique and sexy showing of hats and halters from "half naked models" wearing swimwear for the Spring Collection of former Ralph Lauren and current AG Jeans Tailor, Timothy Kokott. If you're a buyer, fashion editor, ad director, stylist or photographer, this will a great event for you, as you will see a seasoned designer, along with great, new faces, as well as celebrities, such as singer and NY Icon, Kevin Aviance; performer and NY Legend, Ms. Tyra Allure and exotic dancers: Mr. Plenty, Hollywood, Don Juan and Blaze; also Playgirl Magazine's 2008 Real Man of the Year, Artez. ($25) (917.251.2812) [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! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:00 PM) In a celebration of the late Mitch Hedberg’s first album release since his death, stand-up comedians across the country will perform acts inspired by a true comedy legend. As a part of this nationwide event, Comix brings their best and brightest New York stars to honor the unique Mitch Hedberg. Performers will range from Mitch’s closest comedy friends to those young up-and-comers who were inspired by him. Copies of the new CD will be available after the show. For a complete listing of performers go to our website. ($15/$20) (212-524-2500) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30 - 9pm) Love to travel and want to write about it? Travel Writer Michael Luongo will be teaching a two-part travel writing class. Whether you're interested in writing for a mainstream or gay audience, you'll learn how to find ideas and angles. Such as treating a trip as work instead of just a vacation, how to pitch editors, article structure and how photography enhances the material. Be prepared to complete small in class assignments that will give you the skills to get started on your own projects once you've completed the workshop. ($50) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8PM/10PM) Have you ever found it hard to create intimacy with your partner, friends or family? Do you find that particular guy/girl attractive but it seems hard to connect? Listening plays a huge part in our relationships -- to bond deeply with each other we must learn how to listen with care and focus. Join professional life coach Elias Scultori for a program that will assist you in deepening your listening skills to promote greater intimacy and stronger connections. ($10) (732.419.2566) [email protected] Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (9:30 PM) Comedian BECKY DONOHUE from Comedy Central headlines. YouTube sensation and Patti LuPone sing-alike MICHAEL BURBACH recreates LuPone’s legendary performance from this year’s TONY Awards! Sexy cabaret vamp JENNA ESPOSITO sings retro lounge pop. Musical comedians MEL & EL. SHAWN HOLLENBACH from Here! TV. LEAH DUBIE from Dykes on Mics. H. ALAN SCOTT from the 5 Funny Fags Tour.and a very special visit from everyone’s favorite “GOLDEN GIRL!” ($10 plus two drinks) (347-451-3873) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6 - 7:30pm) The Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new monograph from Gregory R. Miller & Co.: Lyle Ashton Harris: Blow Up. This is the artist’s first retrospective publication, and features full-color reproductions of works from throughout Harris’s career and several important new texts by Cassandra Coblentz, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, and Kwame Anthony Appiah, as well as an introduction by Susan Krane and a conversation between Harris and Senam Okudzeto. Harris' work has been exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, the Kunsthalle Basel, and the Centre d'Art Contemporain in Geneva ($10) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30 - 9pm) Were you BORN this way? Does it Matter? Explore whether science and public health attempts to explain "queer" identity will help LGBTQ movements for justice, or will they do more harm than good. Confirmed panelists include: Jaime Grant, National Lesbian & Gay Task Force Policy Institute; Sel J. Hwahng, National Development & Research Institutes; Nancy Ordover, "American Eugenics: Race, Queer Anatomy & the Science of Nationalism"; and Rebecca Young, Ass't Professor, of Women's Studies, Barnard College. (Free) (212.564.3608 x15) [email protected] Event Website

(Pier 40, West Houston St & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10001) (6pm) Participants may write loved ones' names or messages for peace on the lanterns. Music follows. At dusk, the lighted lanterns are released on the waters of the Hudson River just north of Ground Zero. (Free) Event Website

(Trinity Church, 74 Trinity Pl, New York, NY 10006) (All day) Trinity Church will host a series of remembrance events, including Ringing of the Bell of Hope and various prayer services from morning to night. Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (8:30 and 10:45 PM) Join co-creator and former head writer of Comedy Central's The Daily Show and co-creator of Air America Radio LIZZ WINSTEAD when she headlines four shows! Winstead’s comedic talents have been recognized in Entertainment Weekly's 100 most Creative People issue, and she was nominated Best Female Club Performer by The American Comedy Awards. She has appeared numerous times on television including on HBO's Women of the Night, The US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Comedy Central Presents and both VH-1’s 50 Greatest This and 100 Greatest That’s. ($22.50/$27.50) (212-524-2500) [email protected] Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (7:00PM-8:30PM) Opening Doors Theatre presents another staging of a forgotten classic musical - this time 1958's GOLDILOCKS, featuring 3 cut songs! An egotistical film director - about to lose his latest epic's backers - tricks leading lady into starring in one last picture, much to the chagrin of her fiancee. This classic 1959 musical originally starred Elaine Stritch, Don Ameche and Russell Nype. ($20 + 2 drink min.) ((212) 868-4444) [email protected] Event Website

(Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines) (all day and evening) Once again 2008’s Fire Island Roundup will take place in both Cherry Grove and the Pines communities of Fire Island, NY. Expect all the best of 2007’s roundup including meetings at the Whytehall Community Center, dances, BBQ’s, and even more sun, new friends and music coming in 2008! ($40) Event Website

(Hunter College, Sportsplex B3 Gym, Lexington Ave & 68th St, New York, NY 10065) (6:30pm) Every Gotham Girl is an amalgam of athlete, pin-up girl, rocker and brute rolled into one badass derby girl. These ladies are taking all the action and excitement of the roller derby you remember and doing it with a modern twist. Sept 12: Manhattahem vs Brooklyn Bombshells; Sept 27: Post Season Showdown; Oct 25: Championship. ($19.75 adv; $23 door; $29.75 VIP) Event Website

(South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038) (5 - 10pm) The festival is a celebration of Craft Beer and will showcase samplings from New York State's outstanding breweries. Sample over 300 styles of hand crafted beers. Four unique and eclectic bands will perform throughout the evening. ($50) 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, write 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

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8-10pm) NYC is packed with available quality, friendly gay women but it is challenging to find them. Tonight you may find them at this fun, dynamic mixer event. No pressure. Meet women one on one in private mini dates, meet in groups based on common interests and values and play a great interactive ice-breaker. Mingle during free refreshment break. Make meaningful connection for friendship,love or romance. Find women you are most compatible with. Exchange numbers. Great success rate. Relaxed, Uplifting, empowering. Run by lesbian comedian/matchmaker. In 2 hours you will have great fun, be entertained and who knows, maybe meet a soulmate. It will be a night to remember. ($20 pre-pd) (212-989-8549) [email protected] Event Website

(Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (1 - 4pm) Handpick your own apples, make apple fritters and work the apple cider press. Sept 20 & 21st is the big potato dig harvesting weekend. (Free) (718-789-2822) Event Website

(Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, 109 Browns Rd, Huntington, NY 11743) (7pm) Out and proud Canadian Singer/Songwriter has appeared on the Boston Globe's top 10 list. Benefiting The Breast Exam Project. ($20/$25) (800.838.3006) Event Website

(Governor's Island, Ferries leave from Battery Maritime Building, South and Whitehall, Manhattan) (11:30am - 6:30pm) 1920's-clad picnickers will spread blankets under the shade trees among the historic buildings of Governor's Island for two solid afternoons of Gatsby-esque revelry with live jazz by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. Activities include: Charleston and Peabody dance lessons, croquet games, 1920's motorcars on exhibit, a Bathing Beauties and Gents Vintage Swimsuit Parade and couture milliners pedaling their chic chapeaux. Ferry schedule: www.govisland.com (Free) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Leading experts in gay parenting will provide information about the medical, legal and psychological issues that gay parents must address to have a baby through a gestational carrier. Experts will also review options to help reduce the costs associated with having a baby for gay men. Gay parents will also speak about the experiences and challenges of starting a family. ($10/person) (212-620-7310) Event Website

(Central Park) (9am) Join more than 20,000 New Yorkers – including Breast Cancer survivors at the annual 5k Run/Walk. Race route: Starting on west 77th street, near Museum of Natural History, and up to 90th St and then back down to 59th Street, and then back up to East 72nd Street. Cynthia Nixon is the Grand Marshal. To benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Event Website

(43rd St & Broadway at Times Square) (11:30am) This free concert features musicals that are currently on Broadway as well as a sneak peek at upcoming musicals for the new 2009 season. Hosted by Spamalot's Drew Lachey. (Free) Event Website

(Brooklyn Borough Hall & Plaza, 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (10am - 6pm) The third Brooklyn Book Festival is all about exciting and innovative fiction and non-fiction programs with author discussions and readings -- adding up to great day in the sun, thousands of books, and a wonderfully celebratory spirit. Appearing: Isaac Asimov, John Oliver Killens, Elizabeth Nunez, Esmeralda Santiago and Jon Scieszka. Event Website

(Pier 40, West Houston St & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10001) (11:30am Boarding) Join Center Kids aboard the Queen of Hearts, a 3 level Louisiana-Style, paddlewheel boat. Sail down the Hudson River, around the Statue of Liberty and NYC harbor. While aboard, you and your family will enjoy a variety of amazing activities such as: face painting, balloon sculpting, arts and crafts, magic shows, children’s performances, story telling, live music, raffle prizes and healthy snacks. ($20/under 2 free) (212-620-7310 x296) 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! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website

(Mill Hill Park, Broad and Front Streets, Trenton, NJ 08608) (1-6 p.m.) Capital Rainbowfest VI will celebrate the rich heritage of the GLBTI communities and their contributions to society. It is a day for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together for an afternoon of fun, live music, games for the children, and an art exhibit. Capital Rainbowfest VI will include vendors offering services and products as well as food and beverages. Since its inception, Capital Rainbowfest has grown to become the third largest PRIDE festival in the State of New Jersey, drawing more than 1,000 people. ($5.00) (609-396-9788) [email protected] Event Website

(Foley Square, Manhattan Side of Brooklyn Bridge, NY, NY) (11am-4pm) Scott Nevins and The Gender Offenders host a picnic with performances at the end of the march in Brooklyn. Sponsored by Kurland and Associates, LLC, Rain Dance, The LGBT Community Center, PFLAG FCA NYC, NYC Stonewall Democrats, and The Loft. The Wedding March will also take place simultaneously in ALBANY. More Info. To register for the event, click here. (free) (877-772-0089) Event Website

(PS3, 490 Hudson Street (at Grove), New York, NY 10014) (7:30 to 9:30) Learn Square Dancing in an LGBT environment with the Times Squares, NYC's only GLBT square dance club. No partner or experience necessary. You'll learn everything you need to know from our live caller. Wear comfortable clothes. Refreshements served; and bring your friends. Classes begin in October. Everyone welcome. (Free) (212-749-4291) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) Job hunters get to meet employee seekers from small businesses and non-profits to corporations and government. Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (9:30 PM) Comedian NANCY WITTER, of Nick-at-Nite’s “Funniest Mom in America” headlines. The award-winning musical comedy team KAREN MACK and MICHAEL HOLLAND of GASHOLE perform a spontaneous medley of songs hand-picked by the audience! Sexy cabaret vamp JENNA ESPOSITO sings retro lounge pop. Sultry musical comedian ADIRA AMRAM. SUSAN ALEXANDER from The Friars Club roasts! DAVE RUBIN from Here! TV. JACKIE MONAHAN from Logo’s “One Night Stand-Up” and a very special visit from the bad girl, british pop star that’s in all the tabloids! ($10 plus two drinks) (347-451-3873) [email protected] Event Website

(JCC of Manhattan; photo ID required, Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, New York, NY 10023) (7:00-9:00PM) David Kaufman, author of "Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door," in conversation with pop culture funnyman Frank DeCaro. Hear previously untold stories about major players in Day's life, including Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra, James Cagney, Jimmy Stewart, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Lemmon, Cary Grant, Mickey Mantle and Candice Bergen. Learn the truth behind Day's legendary scream in Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much," as well as the reason for her nervous breakdown after the making of "Calamity Jane." Vanity Fair recently accorded Kaufman's juicily detailed biography a 16-page excerpt. Listen to "The (FREE) (212.620.7310) [email protected] Event Website

(Various Locations) The festivities include: "This is Burlesque" teaser party hosted by The World Famous *BOB*, Le Poisson de Rouge hosted by Murray Hill, The Early Bird Dinner & Golden Pastie Awards hosted by MISS ASTRID, The Pontani Sisters, Billy the Blue Bunny and much much more. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) A feature-length documentary focusing on the lives and views of lesbians of African descent living in the U.S. The documentary is structured by conversations the director had with each of the women. It is a piece that provokes honest, progressive dialogue and critical thinking among people in general -- and Black lesbians in particular -- about how Black lesbians are viewed and affected by society. Q&A with director, Tiona M. moderated by poet and political activist Staceyann Chin. ($8) Event Website

(Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527) (6 pm - 1 am) A family affair just for us! An exclusive evening for the LGBT community and friends. Bus transportation from Manhattan available. Part of the proceeds will benefit Heritage of Pride. ($45 in advance or $60 at the Gate) (212-80-PRIDE) Event Website

(Central Park, Enter at Fifth Avenue & 72nd Street , New York, NY 10022) (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm) 8/19: Working Girl 8/20: The French Connection 8/21: Strangers on a Train 8/22: Moonstruck (*Introduced by writer John Shanley) 8/23: August Rush (*Featuring a performance by the film's choir, IMPACT) (FREE) (212-310-6600) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) Bressler's pieces are mostly constructed of recycled materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and found objects layered on stretched canvas or wooden panels. These materials are glued or fastened into a particular silhouette of a subject and then a background is added. The entire piece is then subdued with glazes and then carefully rendered in an oil wash to clarify the image. The result gives the viewer a dynamic yet subtle union between classical imagery and illusive patterns bringing these subjects of the ancient world into an entirely modern visual. Exhibit runs September through November, 2008. (Free) Event Website

(CBST, 57 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014) (10 pm) 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 women who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet one-on-one in a free mingling period. Finally, write a list of the women you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. Compatibility Game is a fun, revolutionary way to meet women you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold. ($20) (212-971-1084) Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1:00 - 3:30 PM) Visit 8 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, of interest to our queer sensibility, led by a former gay studies professor and art critic for the New York Blade. While you’re there, socialize with arts-oriented gay men & lesbians! ($20) (212-946-1548) Event Website

(Huntington, NY) HRC's Camp Equality is an intensive, 2-day interactive training program that combines lectures, discussions, and real-life simulations. Camp Equality teaches both advanced and fundamental skills to help strengthen the impact our community has on the 2008 elections. ($35) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (10am - 1:30pm) Parents, come speak with representatives of the City's finest independent schools. Hear school representatives and experienced parents address issues such as how to assess school options, affordability, and the admissions process, and gather all the literature you can carry. It's an exceptional opportunity for LGBT parents to be out and open with schools eager to welcome their families. Co-sponsored by Center Kids, the NY LGBT Educators at Independent Schools, and the NY State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Diversity Committee. (212.620.7310 x228) [email protected]

(The Community House, , Cherry Grove, NY) (8pm) Arts Project of Cherry Grove is proud to present ICONS - The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Volume 2. The community was so impressed with Jade Esteban Estrada's one man show, we had to have him back for MORE! Join us Saturday evening for a night of history you'll never forget. ($25 Members, $30 Non-members)

(Times Square Shubert Alley, btwn 44 & 45th Sts) The biggest stars from Broadway, Off- Broadway, Film, Dance and Daytime TV auction off memorabilia, autographed scripts and walk-on roles. Event Website

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

(Parade starts at 111th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and marches up to 142nd St) (1pm) GRAND MARSHALS: Governor David Paterson, David Dinkins, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Adelaide Sanford, Congressman Charles Rangel, Comptroller William Thompson and Lillian Roberts. Festivities include: African Culture and Organizations and Bands from 12 States. Event Website

(Worldwide) The United Nations' International Day of Peace is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. Event Website

(ABC) (8pm) Chris Harrison, host of ABC's popular romance series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, in a special "Road To The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards" will take television fans behind the scenes of their favorite shows and interview the stars as they gear up for the biggest night in television. Event Website

(DTJ Gallery, 231 Tenth Ave at 24th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30pm) Learn more about the work of Trevor Project and consider joining the Circle of Hope, a circle of donors who contribute $500 or more. Proceeds to benefit Trevor Project. Event Website

(Coldwell Banker Commercial Properties Terrace, 555 Madison Ave btwn 55th & 56th Sts, New York, NY 10022) (6pm) The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce LGBT Committee is delighted to host a very spectacular "Welcome Back" event on the beautiful terrace of Coldwell Banker Commercial Properties overlooking Madison Ave with stunning North and West views. The outdoor lounge terrace is the pe