April 2010

(92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128) (8PM) Actress Raquel Welch discusses her internal struggle to age gracefully in the spotlight of Hollywood and make peace with the sometimes uncomfortable mantle of "sex symbol." Since arriving in Hollywood in the 1960's, Welch has been a symbol of glamour and sex appeal, whose honesty, high energy and self-deprecating sense of humor are greatly admired by all her fans. ($27) Event Website

(MoMA, 11 West 53 St, New York, NY 10019) (5:30-8:45PM) Stop by after hours to enjoy full access to the galleries and theaters, free Gallery Talks, a cash bar, a DJ, and a special prix fixe dinner in Cafe 2. ($20) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) Maundy Thursday Service Event Website

(The Kitchen, 512 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011) (8 pm) A new theater work based on Samuel R. Delany’s celebrated science fiction novel Dhalgren. Scheib combines passages from the novel with original material, movement sequences, and live video to trace several intertwining plotlines driven by a group of characters with shifting identities. Set in a city after a cataclysmic event, Bellona, Destroyer of Cities draws on the labyrinthine world imagined by Delany to express the intricate and at times abstract delineations of race, gender, and sexuality today. ($15) Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (6 pm) A Gallery Openings Tour for Gay Men, and several of the galleries on this tour will be serving FREE wine or beer! A gay male gallery insider will choose the exhibits that have the best advance buzz in Chelsea, the world’s center for contemporary art. Also, everyone gets a chance to socialize with dozens of gay men! ($25) Event Website

(Fifth Avenue and 59th Street) (Noon) The New York April Fools' Day Parade was created in 1986 to remedy a glaring omission in the long list of New York's annual ethnic and holiday parades. These events fail to recognize the importance of April 1st, the day designated to commemorate the perennial folly of mankind. In an attempt to bridge this gap and bring people back in touch with their inherent foolishness, the parade annually crowns a King of Fools from parading look-alikes.

(Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (11AM) Some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '10 & '11 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before. ($14) Event Website

(Madame X, 94 W. Houston St., New York, NY 10012) (8 PM) Dive into the angst-ridden classics of early adolescence with Nasty Canasta and an all-star cast of burlesque performers, as the Naked Girls share favorites from their own preteen years - Judy Blume, Carolyn Keene, R.L. Stein and more - as well as contemporary masterpieces of prepubescent literature such as Twilight and Harry Potter. ($20 - $25) (866-811-4111) [email protected] Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) The Rev. Troy Perry, Founder, preaching Lavender Light Gospel Choir performing

(Bleecker Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker St (just East of Lafayette St), New York, NY 10012) (Fr 8 pm, Sa 7 pm) Australia’s Most Popular Comedian! Featured twice at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival – and the headliner of the Just For Laughs national tour -- he’s ready to crack up New York City! He’s a legend in Australia, where his DVDs have sold more than Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy combined! Carl could read out his shopping list and have the audience in stitches. Maybe it’s his big brown eyes or his almost shy, uncanny observations of everyday life? ($19.50 (reg. $29.50)) Event Website

(Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New york, NY 10027) (3pm) MCC's Annual Easter Awards Banquet ($50) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (7pm) Lighting of the New Fire, The Rev. Troy Perry, Founder, preaching

(Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012) (7pm) Hotter than horseradish and sweeter than marshmallow Peeps, NYC's juiciest Jewesses and curviest Christians are spitting out their matzos and ripping off their Easter bonnets for a Passover vs. Easter burlesque duel of biblical proportions! This bawdy, action-packed, not-to-be-missed burlesque showdown pitting Moses against Jesus, resurrection against liberation, chocolate bunnies against gefilte fish. ($15 advance, $20 at door) Event Website

(Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (8:30 pm) Ever wonder what it’s like to be a comedian? The thrill of the kill? The agony of the eat? The laughs, the tears and the flying tomatoes? Get an inside look at the lives of some of the country’s top talents. Nothing is off-limits, and audience members will get to ask their own questions. Find out exactly what goes on inside the manic minds of these frighteningly funny folks! ($10 + 2 drinks) Event Website

(Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368, 718-760-0064) (8 pm) Lucie Arnaz is theater royalty. The daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lucie is a veteran of Broadway having performed in They’re Playing Our Song, Cabaret, L’il Abner, and Once Upon a Mattress, among others. She has toured the U.S. and Europe, and now you can enjoy her show’s unique blend of standards and nostalgia. ($37) Event Website

(Alvin Ailey Studios, 405 West 55th St at 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019) (Sa 8PM, Su 3PM, Mo 8 PM) The program features six works with appearances by star dancers Marcelo Gomes, Sara Mearns and Veronika Part. Singer Genevieve Labean performs live with musicians Wes Hutchinson and Chris LoPresto for the final piece of the evening. ($22) Event Website

(MCCNY, 446 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018) (9am/ 11am/ 7pm) The Rev. Troy Perry, Founder, preaching at all services Event Website

(Vig 27, 119 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016) (7:30 PM) Come support the performing hopefuls as they compete against each other to win a grand entertainment package worth over $1000. Each show will have a panel of industry professionals (ie, music managers, producers, comediennes, singers, professional dancers and more) who will share their insight and cast their votes. The audience will be responsible for contestants moving into the semi-finals. Come cast your vote while making a difference in the autism community. Must be 21 years or older. ($10) Event Website

(Citi Field, Roosevelt Ave & 126th St, Queens, NY 11368) (1:10PM) See the METS play Florida ($27+) Event Website

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (8pm) Created and performed by Diane Torr, celebrating the lives of Donald, Diane's brother, and Dusty Springfield, and those who have inspired each of us, and who have now passed on. Both closeted gays in a homophobic Britain, and both forceful and demanding personalities given to dramatic outbursts! ($15) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) Talk & Share.You probably have heard of the "Secret" by now-using the law of attraction to get what you want. But why hasn't it worked for so many people? Learn one of the main reasons why people fail. Learn what experts in the field of abundance, such as Abraham say. Find out some of the principles of prosperity including the one thing you must have to attract what you want. ($5) Event Website

(Etcetera Etcetera, 352 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10018) (Dinner & Cocktails 5:30: Show 8PM) Join Lambda Legal supporters and fellow theatre enthusiasts for our spring theatre event. Begin the evening with a pre-theatre dinner and cocktails catered by Etcetera Etcetera, followed by a showing of Promises, Promises in its first Broadway revival. Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristen Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. ($250+) Event Website

(Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10011) (7:30 pm) Zoom will use dance, music, cell phones, video projection, and real-time web. Conceived by choreographer Zvi Gotheiner and his artistic team, Zoom will blur the “fourth wall” between audience and performer, creating a new type of interactive performance environment. In Zoom the audience is encouraged to leave their cell phones on, and participate in the performance by taking pictures during the performance and texting them to the visual designer, who will then use them real-time in the projected video collages ($20) Event Website

(Griffin, 50 Gansevoort St. (bet 9th Ave and Washington St, New York, NY 10014) (7PM) With the spring thaw near, it's time to get out and see some new faces. There's no better place to do it than at Griffin, the Meatpacking District's hottest new club. (Free for members/$10 non-members) Event Website

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (Th, Fr, Sa 8pm & Sa 2pm, Su 6:30pm) Stephen Sondheim’s and Arthur Laurents’ experimental mid-‘60s satire of any and every target on the American cultural scene of the moment – conformity, psychology, race relations, greed, religion, politics – divided the critics, thrilled the emerging counter-culture, baffled the masses and closed quickly, becoming an instant legend that has grown over the years as Sondheim’s reputation has soared. The title song and “With So Little to Be Sure Of” have survived as cabaret classics, but the rarely heard complete score is a riot of jazzy, show-biz razzmatazz, waltzes, gospel numbers and Broadway pastiche, as full of variety and surprise as the show that gave it birth. ($25+) Event Website

(LUNT-FONTANNE THEATRE, 205 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10019) Opening night. Based on the bizarre and beloved characters created by Charles Addams, this original story finds the famously macabre Addams Family put to the test. Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth star in this original musical comedy Event Website

(VLADA, 331 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) You are invited to the Trevor Project`s first young professionals cocktail benefit in New York City. Enjoy sponsored drinks while mix`n and mingle`n with other New York young professionals. The evening will also include a raffle of several amazing items. All funds raised will support The Trevor Project, the leading national organization on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among GLBT youth. ($50) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (6:30 pm) This spring marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of Radicalesbians, the historic “Lavender Menace” takeover of a NOW Conference, and the birth of Lesbian-Feminist politics and culture. Flavia Rando, Ellen Shumsky and Fran Winant – 3 founding members of Radicalesbians – will share their experience of those turbulent times and the impact it has continued to have on their lives, their activism, and work. Join in a lively conversation about Lesbian Feminist activism - past, present and future (FREE) Event Website

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (7:30pm) Gay, straight, queer, lesbian, bisexual-how do you identify? For this 4th annual gathering at NJPAC, the scene’s most provocative new hip-hop and spoken word artists come together to voice their views on sexuality. This cutting-edge performance also incorporates an open forum for conversation. This performance contains adult/mature content and language. Part of NJPAC’s Alternate Routes Sacred Circle Café. Artists include JenRo, Tori Fixx, DaLyrical, Mayhem Poets, Pandora Scooter. ($16) (888-GO-NJPAC) [email protected] Event Website

(The Dance Gallery, 30 East 31st St, New York, NY 10016) (7 pm) The work presented this season will be a combination of classic ballets, new works, and popular NYTB productions. Four different programs will be presented ($15) Event Website

(Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065) (noon) Sponsored by the ABAA, two hundred of the world’s leading dealers of rare books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera assemble for the 50th anniversary of the oldest and finest book fair in America. ($20 per day) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm-10:15pm) Separate groups for age 20s/30s and for those in their 40s through 60s. All ages will meet up at the structured mingling/refreshment break. Ice-breaker. Enjoy the stimulating discussions and one-on-one mini-dates with many women in this trauma-free environment and walk away with new friends & maybe a future girlfriend. Great results. Fun, Relaxed.You must pre-register. ($25) Event Website

(La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (Saturdays 5 & 6:30pm) The lesbos of Sapho, Mass. are going at it again. 5 episodes. ($10 per episode; $40 for season) Event Website

(New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102) (7:30pm) Gender-bending balls have been a fixture of the underground social scene for nearly a century. These “Houses” parodied the fashion houses of haute couture and first gained mainstream attention with the 1990 documentary, Paris Is Burning. Now NJPAC gets a cat walk of its own. A part of Newark’s house culture since 1990, Fire Ball is sure to take NJPAC by storm with outrageous runway performances, fierce competition and an absolutely fabulous display of the audacity and love that resides in a community that’s doing a whole lot more than simply surviving. ($28) (888-GO-NJPAC) [email protected] Event Website

(6th Ave from 45 & 58th Sts) (2PM) Dedicated to pipers and drummers and supported by Scottish clans, clubs and societies our aim is to provide a superb opportunity to connect with friends, enjoy New York and raise a glass to the future of all American-Scots and Scots in America! Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8 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. . It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($20) Event Website

(Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368, 718-760-0064) (8pm) T'ain't No Sin, A Ragtime and Jazz Party, is a high spirited celebration of the wonderful hot and blue music of the 20's and '3O's. The show features Terry Waldo and his Gotham City Band, an ensemble of New York's finest traditional jazz musicians, with singer and Broadway favorite, Colleen Hawks. ($31) Event Website

(Splash, 50 West 17th St., New York, NY 10011) (8 & 10pm) Starring 10 of Broadway Bares' sexiest dancers. With Special Guest Vocalist Marty Thomas and directed by Rachelle Rak ($10) Event Website

(City Winery, 155 Varick St (btw Spring & Vandam), New York City, NY 10013) (4:30pm) Staring charismatic R&B singer/songwriter Dee Archer - and features special guest Penny Arcade, the captivating downtown performance icon. Susan Lambert, Producer and cabaret songstress, will host and open singing one of her originals. Wine and light fare available from City Winery’s wonderful menu. Audience will also receive a dvd of videos from the artists and a free promotional gift bag. ($10 cover $15 food/drink minimum) Event Website

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (8 pm) Hosted by Brooke Shields with special musical performance by Aretha Franklin. Join Meryl Streep, Kristen Bell, Laura Benanti, Fran Drescher, Kelli O'Hara and many more in an unforgettable evening of performances and tributes saluting the extraordinary influence of American women over the past 125 years. This star-studded gala will benefit the establishment of the National Women’s History Museum in Washington, D.C. ($45+) Event Website

(Yankee Stadium, East 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451) (1pm) Join the World Series Champion New York Yankees opening day game against the LA Angels Event Website

(92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128) (7PM) First course of its kind offered in NYC in major venue. Guests include Ann Bannon (leading her session), and Cece Martin, former manager of Oscar Wilde Bookshop. Taught by Kurt Brokaw, pulp historian, longtime friend of Ann & Marijane, and Assoc. Teaching Professor at The New School. Sessions explore Ann's 6 novels known as "The Beebo Brinker Chronicles" including "Odd Girl Out" and the title novel; Marijane's equally pioneering work as Ann Aldrich, Vin Packer, M.E. Kerr age young and her memoir "Highsmith" about their years together' ($95 Series Subscription Only) (212-415-5500) Event Website

(Studio 54, 254 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019) (6PM to 8pm) A once in a lifetime musical theatre performance is about to hit Broadway, and SAGE wants you to be a part of it! Join SAGE, as they present the legend himself, Stephen Sondheim with their first ever “Lifetime Achievement in Theatre” Award during a pre-show cocktail reception followed by an 8 pm performance of Sondheim on Sondheim at Studio 54. ($185+) Event Website

(Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10036) (We-Sa 8pm, Sa 2pm, Su 3pm) What do Buddhist monks, a shark and a lesbian wedding have in common? Barb, Carla Carla, Donna and Nick are each searching for the thing that will bring them peace and happiness. The comedy follows them on their quests through yard sales, dumps, recovery groups and aquariums. Will they be brave enough to tear down the barriers that they have perhaps constructed themselves? ($18) Event Website

(LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th st., new york, NY 10011) (6:00 PM) Offering a summer share? Seeking a share? Meet your match and enjoy beverage bargains at the Center. Whatever your budget, find tempting offerings in every category -- quarter-share, half-share, full share. A share offers you a superior experience and the happy option of sharing meal costs. LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, Manhattan (Share Seeker $15; Share Offeror $40) (212.620.7310) [email protected] Event Website

(HERE Arts Center, 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013) (Th- Sa 8:30 pm & Sa 4pm) A comic rock mob musical based on William Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre. This telling of Pericles has been shifted in time and space to modern era United States. Perry, "Prince of Tires", gets caught up in a web of intrigue, incest and the mafia as he tries to balance having a family while also running a "family." ($15) Event Website

(See website for locations) (see website for complete schedule) Honoring the vibrant immigrant cultures, heritages and communities found in every corner of the City.Throughout the week, a rich collection of family friendly events, film screenings, art exhibits and walking tours will promote and reflect the diversity of the immigrant communities in our City. (FREE) Event Website

(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (See website for performance schedule) For the first time in New York! The Great Russian Circus on Ice comes to New York after touring 35 countries to countless standing ovations! An ice spectacle with 30 extraordinary acrobats, jugglers, magicians, and clowns – and 150 incredible costumes – that will dazzle and amaze you. ($39+) Event Website

(Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368, 718-760-0064) (Fr & Sa 8pm, Sa, We &Th 2pm, Su 3pm) The 20th anniversary production of Closer Than Ever, a lively musical done in the style of a 1960s revue. It is filled with songs that reflect on marriage, parents, children, and lasting friendships. Richard Maltby directs the production. Closer Than Ever won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, and Maltby, Shire, and Wintersteller all garnered Drama Desk Awards. ($32) Event Website

(New World Stages, 340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) Starring Ugly Betty’s Michael Urie, this historical drama centers on the life of gay rights pioneers Harry Hay and designer Rudi Gernreich. Lauded as The New York Times CRITICS’ PICK, The Temperamentals is equal parts tender love story, Hollywood expose and provocative think piece. Receive a free SVEDKA cocktail at a pre-show Boys Night reception in the Time Out Lounge at New World Stages. This is a perfect opportunity to see the show and mingle with fellow theatre-goers. We will invite the cast to attend the reception, and you never know who will show up! ($32) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (4pm) Enjoy an afternoon of Japanese arts and cultural traditions: Music performance on wooden flute by renowned musician Kaoru Watanabe from Taiko Center, traditional tea ceremony prepared by tea master Tomoko Murakami from Tokyo and talk by Matthew McKelway, Atsumi Assoc. Professor of Japanese Art History at Columbia University. ($8,$4, free for members) Event Website

(Yale Club NYC, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street, New York, NY 10017) (6pm) Please come to an elegant and friendly women's mixer at the Yale Club of NYC. Last year 230 women attended this wildly popular. Enjoy an open bar and a bounteous buffet of hors d'oeuvres while you mingle. LOTS of great food & people. Dress code: Business casual or better. ($40) Event Website

(Hyatt Regency Long Island, 1717 Motor Pkwy, Haupauge, Long Island, NY 11788, Venue Website) (7pm) A celebratory awards dinner that brings together GLBT and straight-ally individuals dedicated to equality for the GLBT community. The Gala will be held at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge and is sure to be a fabulous event! The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and awards ceremony. ($300+) Event Website

(Everywhere) The Day of Silence is an annual event held to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Students and teachers nationwide will observe the day in silence to echo the silence that LGBT and ally students face everyday. Event Website

(Farmani Gallery, 111 Front St., Ste 212, DUMBO Brooklyn, NY 11201) (7pm) Select Gender Curators Panel: Discussion on the representation and interpretations of gender-specific culture in emerging photography. Presented by Farmani Gallery, in-conjunction with Select Gender exhibition. Moderator: Elizabeth Barragan. Panelists: Rafael Soldi: Co-curator Select Gender, Paolo Morales: Co-curator Select Gender, Elle Perez: Co-curator Select Gender (FREE) Event Website

(Holy Apostles, 296 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, 212-807-6799, Venue Website) (8 PM) Featuring Bernstein: Chichester Psalms, Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb, and works by Schumann, Barber, Dove, Pearsall and Hurd. Cynthia Powell, Artistic Director, with Christopher Creaghan, organ, Elaine Christy, harp, Barbara Merjan and Lindsay Haughton, percussion About the Stonewall Chorale: The Stonewall Chorale is America’s first LGBT chorus, and one of the few choruses in the nation comprised of both men and women. It is NYC’s only gay mixed chorus that performs classical music. ($20 @ door $25) Event Website

(Pompei Catering, 401 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552) (7:00PM) White Glove Four Course Seated Dinner (w/Vegan Options), Dancing to DJ Nancy B, Open Bar, Valet Parking. A Night To Remember. ($75) (212-388-2736) [email protected] Event Website

(St. George Theatre, Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301) (8PM) Three hilarious shows in one! A comedic performance not to be missed. Award winning Emmy, Tony Actress comedienne Lily Tomlin is one of the most beloved performers. For this evening performance Tomlin reprises some of the classic characters and routines that have made her such a beloved figure in comedy. Kate Clinton is a faith-based, tax-paying, America-loving political humorist and family entertainer. ($59) Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) His musical versatility and thrilling voice make for an instrument that The New York Times says “rumbles out of him like thunder underlined by drum rolls.” Don’t miss this exciting evening. ($45 & 50) Event Website

(West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY 10001) (1pm) Visit 7 exhibits of cutting-edge painting, sculpture, electronic media & photography, some by gay & lesbian artists and others of interest to a 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) Event Website

(Crumbs, 321 1/2 Amsterdam Ave (on 75th St), New York, NY 10024) (7pm) Enjoy conversation and mingling with smart, fun women aged 18-33 over a menu of an irresistible blend of comfort-oriented classics and elegant baked goods. (Free) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) There'll be shakin' and groovin' going on! Dj Pete Savas spins on the main floor while Dj Johnny Dynell turns it loose in the mustache ballroom. ($10) Event Website

(Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (6:30 pm) Five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer makes his Broadway musical debut alongside Olivier winner Douglas Hodge in this funny and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves. A splashy, high-kicking musical comedy, that took London by storm. La Cage features Jerry Herman’s Tony Award-winning score, with such fabulous songs as "I Am What I Am," "The Best of Times" and "Song on the Sand," and a Tony Award-winning book by Harvey Fierstein. ($36.50-132.50) Event Website

(Lesbian Herstory Archives, 484 14th St btwn Prospect Park West & 8th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 10116) (2pm) A short talk presented by Ann Bannon, the author of the Beebo Brinker Chronicles, followed by time for discussion. The Beebo Brinker books, written between 1957 and 1962, have been reprinted twice and remain the classic representation of lesbian pulp fiction from that time period. Event Website

(Point Foundation, 583 Park Avenue (East 63rd Street & Park Ave), New York, NY 10021) (6PM) Point Foundation invites you to meet the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) leaders and to join us in honoring our current champions. ($500+) Event Website

(Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY 10025) (8pm) Four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh returns as host, with celebrity judges two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole, Jackie Hoffman, and Charles Busch. Handsome hunks from your favorite Broadway shows competing to raise money for the Ali Forney Center, an organization that provides shelter and services to homeless LGBT youth in New York City. In true Beauty Pageant style, these sexy stars square off in the interview competition, talent competition, and the ever-popular swimsuit competition. ($25-150) Event Website

(Grand Central Station, 101 East 42nd, New York, NY 10017) (10 am - 8 pm) The week-long show will illuminate the historic landmark’s soaring main concourse with inspiring environmentally themed quotes, messages, photographs and graphic images contributed by artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, and Rafal Olbinski, among others. The show, projected onto two of the north columns in the concourse, will run 10 hours a day. (FREE) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7:30pm) This event is targeted to all LGBT immigrants, regardless of immigration status. You will be able to meet lawyers, health service providers and other LGBT-centric organizations. Please pass this information on to anyone who may benefit from attending. Last year, 40 organizations and 500 attendees came to our successful event.

(Various locations) (See website for schedule) The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate New York City as a major filmmaking center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan Event Website

(Madison Avenue Baptist Church, 31st and Madison, New York, NY 10016) (7 pm) Madison Avenue Baptist Church resident soprano, Helen Lyons brings Love Triangles: opera arias and ensembles, and art songs that involve love or relationship triangles. The concert features the most sumptuous trio of them all, the final trio from Der Rosenkavalier. ($10 suggested donation) ((212) 685-1377) Event Website

(The Institute for Human Identity, 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 802 (entrance on 26th St.), New York, NY 10001) (7pm) This workshop addresses issues of possible breakups early instead of waiting for a "divorce." Will both parties recognize each other as equally valid parents? Do equal but separate parenting arrangements work out when there are not equal biological claims on the child? This workshop explores the emotional and practical sides of "what works" for Q families: how to set up successful parenting plans, custody and financial agreements, etc. (FREE) (212-243-2830) [email protected] Event Website

(Center Stage, 48 West 21st Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10011) (We-Sa 8pm, Sa 2pm, Su 3pm) A thorny romance story is told through the eyes of Marisol, a Fortune 500 wife and mother; Tamiko, a lesbian spoken word poet; Ming, a devout Christian and immigrant; and Diana, a teenager in love for the first time. Four very diverse women with one common secret—they're the victims of domestic abuse. ($20) Event Website

(LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th st., new york, NY 10011) (6pm) There aren't many places you can hear the inside track from media influencers like Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Stewart, Emmy-winning CBS News producer Mary Murphy, GiltGroupe honcho Nathan Richardson, bestselling author Polly LaBarre, or Newser editor-in-chief Caroline Miller. The evening's program will be moderated by industry mainstay Gene Stone. (Members$5/ non members $10) Event Website

(Cheim & Read, 547 West 25th St, New York, NY 10001) Callen-Lorde’s annual fund raising event for women. its a fun networking event with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, highlighting the women’s health programming at Callen-Lorde. ($125) Event Website

(Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) (Th-Su 7:30pm, Fr & Sa 10pm) The outrageously joyful stand-up is a comedian of extravagant tantrums and extravagant gifts...he is a proponent of the comedy of outrage. ($44) Event Website

(Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) (Th-Su 7:30pm, Fr & Sa 10pm) The outrageously joyful stand-up is a comedian of extravagant tantrums and extravagant gifts...he is a proponent of the comedy of outrage. ($44) Event Website

(The New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue (at 51st Street), New York, NY 10021) (11:30AM - 1:30PM) Mingle with a who’s who of locally and internationally recognized authors. Our 2010 Authors, Linda Fairstein, Hell Gate, Frank Bruni, Born Round, The Secret History of a Full-time Eater, David Baldacci, Deliver Us From Evil and Malaak Compton-Rock, If It Takes a Village, Build One: How I Found Meaning Througha Life of Service and 100+ Ways You Can Too Event Website

(Grand Central Station, 101 East 42nd, New York, NY 10017) A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Ave. A large exhibit area highlighting green businesses, organic food and environmental groups will include interactive displays that not only educate, but provide an opportunity to take positive action. EarthFair also features live musical entertainment including numerous well-known performers and regional bands. (FREE) Event Website

(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (9:30pm & Midnight) In the vein of Colbie Callait and Jason Mraz, comes vocalist and indie-pop artist Rachel Millman, who will be performing with a full band. Rachel's debut single “Throwin’ Rocks at the Moon” has garnered national media and radio attention and was recently remixed with Brandeis University’s A Capella group Voicemale. ($10) (305 7922434) Event Website

(Vig 27, 119 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016) (7pm) TGIF events include complimentary cocktails, one-year GLAAD memberships, special guest hosts and nightly prize drawings as well as the opportunity to network and meet with like-minded professionals. If you haven't already, purchase a TGIF Series Pass to help GLAAD change hearts and minds across the country. ($35) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) It’s speed-dating with a unique 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. Boyfriend Material is a fun. ($20) Event Website

(Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009) (8pm) Athena Reich with Glenn Firester on drums & chromatic harmonica PLUS special guests including Justin Utley, J Michael Reeds, Kylie Edmond, comic Leah Bonnema and host Shawn Hollenbach. Music, comedy, and more. ($10 suggested donation) Event Website

(See website for locations) (9:30am - 3pm) Hands On New York Day is an incredible day of service and a critical fundraiser for New York Cares. Take the $150 Challenge or join the Team Green fundraising club to raise money in honor of your service and support the 11,000 volunteer projects New York Cares runs each year. Event Website

(Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368, 718-760-0064) (8pm) Musical barriers are smashed as 3 Mo’ Divas delivers 10 styles spanning 200 years of music in one concert. From Puccini to Proud Mary, no one is left out. These classically-trained women aren’t just singers. They’re exhilarating vocalists who all possess class, sass and style. ($38-40) Event Website

(Julia Richman Complex, 317 E. 67th St. @2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065) (8pm) Symphonic Power - a Dynamic Evening of Music. Under the baton of artistic director Brian Worsdale, unleashes its musical might with a concert . Acclaimed pianist James Adler joins the ensemble for Serge Rachmaninoff’s beloved composition Piano Concerto No. 2. The night’s bill also includes Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture, Joseph Wilcox Jenkins’ classic American Overture for Band and a journey from the Inferno to Paradise with Robert W. Smith’s Divine Comedy. Entering its 31st year, The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps has entertained millions in its celebrated and storied life. (General $20. Students, Seniors, Advance $15) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (6PM) A celebration of the continuing revolutionary role of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) leaders in business, arts, politics, religion and culture. The Gala culminates with the presentation to youth who have made significant contributions to society by Living Out Loud. ($85) Event Website

(Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th St, New York, NY 10036) (Mon @ 4:30pm/ Tue @ 2pm) This annual event features a parade of bonnets hand-crafted by the casts and crews of dozens of participating It is the culmination of an intensive six-week fundraising effort by the companies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. Curtain speeches, sales of autographed posters and programs, auctions and cabaret performances are just some of the activities that enable these companies to bring in generous contributions from audiences. Honors are awarded to the companies that raise the largest amounts of money on behalf of BC/EFA . ($20) Event Website

(Varies locations through out Philadelphia) (See website fir schedule) Each spring, Equality Forum presents its Global GLBT Summit. The annual Equality Forum comprises seven days of substantive programs, parties and special events — including an international focus; the International Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center; an annual art exhibit; SundayOUT!, Pennsylvania’s largest annual GLBT street festival; and more — in collaboration with regional, national and international organizations. Event Website

(Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th St, New York, NY 10001) (6;30pm, after party 9:30pm) The Center Dinner was created as an opportunity to celebrate the work of the Center in the company of good friends, good food and good entertainment. This year's Center Dinner will honor outgoing Center Board President Bruce Anderson. ($500, after party $75) Event Website

(Pier 60, 23rd St & the Hudson River, New York, NY 10011) (6:00pm) Night at the Pier, Family Equality Council’s annual New York City event, brings together LGBT parents, friends and allies to celebrate the progress we have made as a community of loving families towards full equality. In 2010, Night at the Pier will feature a cocktail reception, a full-course seated dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity to mingle with old friends and meet new ones. ($275 per ticket) [email protected] Event Website

(Comix, 353 west 14th street, New York, NY 10014) (9pm) Their NYC show has been billed as a “best bet” for comedy in Time Out New York. The show features two hilarious New York based comedians: Leah Dubie and Amy Beckerman. Come join them for a blend of stand-up, improv and controlled nonsense. (1 item purchase) Event Website

(Slate Restaurant and Lounge, 54 W 21st Street, New York, NY 10011) (6pm) This exciting event will include a buffet of food, drinks and great company. We will have community activists, organizers, political leaders and celebrities all enjoying the festivities while raising money for MENY. An evening of recognizing and honoring community leaders, politicians, and celebrities for their work in moving marriage equality forward in New York State ($125) Event Website

(BAR 13, 121 University Pl @ 13th St., New York, NY 10003) (8 pm) Stonewall Quarter Share’s inaugural gala, featuring their annual grant award, cocktails, AND dancing. Pointe 25 brings together hundreds of young LGBT professionals and their friends for a night of exceptional goodwill and music. All proceeds from Pointe 25 support the work of Stonewall to strengthen the LGBTQ community and its organizations. ($75+) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7:30 pm) Tired of rejection, fear, and frustration? This workshop enables you to learn and use the skills of seduction and communication to meet men, encourage intimacy, and find emotional and sexual fulfillment. Find the authentic power within you to unlock your very real sense of worth, valor, and confidence. Stop fearing rejection and learn how to solve conflicts that destroy relationships, new or old. ($20) Event Website

(See website for locations) (See website for schedule) An integrated lifestyle brand with a big appetite for Asian food and culinary culture. From rich online content to live events, LUCKYRICE is your guide to the Asian culinary world. (Varies) Event Website

(Grand Central Station, 101 East 42nd, New York, NY 10017) (7pm) Guests will once again sample delicious dishes and beverages from more than 30 of Midtown Manhattan's (and the world's) finest restaurants in the unforgettable setting of majestic Vanderbilt Hall. This year's event promises to be our most exciting to date as guests savor the flavor of springtime in the Grand Central neighborhood. ($75) Event Website

(New Meadowlands Stadium, Route 3, East Rutherford, NJ 07073) This is the only place to watch over two hundred of the most talked about bands in pop, punk, mainstream, emo and more perform live on nine stages for two days. ($37.50+) Event Website

(Kraine Theatre, 85 East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (10:30 pm) A poetry-themed version of their critically acclaimed signature show, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, this ever-changing, lightening-paced performance of 30 Poems In 60 Minutes will be dedicated to theater that is poetic, musical, lyrical, powerful and that sometimes...rhymes. (11-16) (212-352-3101) Event Website

(The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St, New York, NY 10028) (See website for schedule) Presented over a weekend the SFF offers exciting films from many countries, exclusive parties and an audience of over 2,000 people. Dedicated to bringing innovative programming to people with developmental disabilities. Sprout has been making videos related to the field of developmental disabilities since 1995. ($8-weekend pass $50) Event Website

(Times Square) (7am) You can participate as either a runner or a walker. Simply register in this year’s event and be a part of helping to defeat women’s cancers. Buoyed by the knowledge of the difference you are making and exhilarated by the energy of the Run/Walk crowd, you will discover the part of yourself that lets you be a part of something bigger than yourself … your Womentum. Event Website

(Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, 104 Malcolm X Blvd., New York, NY 10034) (11AM - 2PM (seating from 10am)) Visit the sights and watch clips/segments of classic Harlem movies such as Lady Sings the Blues, New Jack City, American Gangster, Cotton Comes to Harlem and many more. Compare real Harlem with the movie version as you watch clips and see the actual locations where the movies were made and learn Harlem history at the same time with a native lifelong Harlem resident. ($48) Event Website

(Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225) (10am-6pm) Participate in New York City's "rite of spring" at Sakura Matsuri, a phenomenal weekend celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances. Enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, Japanese DJs, presentations on the art of manga, tea ceremonies, and workshops for all ages. ($15) Event Website

(Primary Stages, 59 E 59th St., Between Park & Madison Ave, New York, NY 10019) (8pm) Help us to celebrate PRIMARY STAGES' 25th Anniversary with a wonderful week of special concerts. Each one a gem... Join "Jamie deRoy & friends: Songs from Tony Award Winning Musicals" featuring Loni Ackerman, Christopher Fitzgerald, Anita Gillette, Bonnie Langford, Christiane Noll and Kevin Spirtas with special guest Sheldon Harnick. All proceeds to benefit PRIMARY STAGES. ($30) (212-279-4200) [email protected] Event Website

(Laurie Beechman Theatre/Westbank Café, 407 W. 42nd Street between 9th and 10th, Subway: ACE to 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) Legendary performance artist Penny Arcade will present her first “Greatest Hits” show ever, - a rare “uptown” appearance for a performer who has become synonymous with “downtown art”. The Very Best of Penny Arcade is a veritable sampler of the landmark, expansive and genre pushing work of the Queen of Downtown Underground . ($20) Event Website

(Saddle River County Park, NJ) (9 AM) This is a 5K Walkathon Fundraiser. All proceeds are used to meet the growing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, NJB has established itself as the foremost resource center serving Bergen and Passaic Counties. Services include Case Management, Substance Abuse treatment and counseling, Housing Assistance, Dental Services, Support Groups, Transportation, and a Food Bank. Event Website