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Saturday, May 1, 2010

OrganizationsLGBT
Equality Forum 2010
(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
Note: this event runs April 26 - May 2
OrganizationsLGBT
12th Annual AIDS Walk Northern New Jersey
(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
Arts & Entertainment
Tribeca Film Festival
(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
Note: this event runs April 21 - May 2
Arts & Entertainment
Luckyrice Festival Cuisines + Cultures of Asia in America
(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
Note: this event runs April 29 - May 2
OrganizationsWoman's Interest
13th Anniversary Revlon Run/Walk for Women
(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
Arts & Entertainment
Harlem Movie Bus Tour
(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
Arts & Entertainment
30 Poems In 60 Minutes
(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
Note: this event runs April 30 - May 1
Arts & Entertainment
Sakura Matsuri 2010
(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
Note: this event runs May 1 - 2
Arts & Entertainment
The Sprout Film Festival
(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
Note: this event runs April 30 - May 2
Arts & Entertainment
Jamie deRoy & friends
(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
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
The Very Best of Penny Arcade
(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
Note: this event runs May 1, 8, 15, and 22

Ongoing Events

through May 2
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
The Spring and Fall of Eve Adams
(Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave, New York, NY 10003) (Th-Sa 8pm, Su 3pm) The true story of an extraordinary woman who was a victim of homophobia and anti-immigrant hysteria that ultimately led to her death. In 1926 Eve Adams, a Jewish lesbian from Poland, was proprietor of “Eve’s Hangout”, a tearoom where local poets, musicians and actors congregated and shared their work. This haven of artistic and sexual freedom was soon threatened by religious and governmental authorities, leading to her arrest, imprisonment and deportation. The conflict between progressive and reactionary forces provides the drama in the play as the characters attempt to live and love free from discrimination. ($12) Event Website
This event runs April 15 - May 2
through May 16
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
Letters to the End of the World
(Studio Theatre, Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd St., New York, NY 10036) (Th- Sa 8pm, Su 7pm) A revealing article about the African AIDS crisis, buried deep in the pages of a fashion magazine, leads a young gay man in New York City to form an unexpected correspondence with a woman in Zambia. The friendship takes him halfway around the world to discover that Africa is much closer to his heart than he thinks. ($18) Event Website
This event runs April 29 - May 16
through May 17
Arts & Entertainment
Illuminating Artists: One Woman Standing
(TADA Thearter, 15 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001) (Mo 7pm, Fr & Sa 7 & 9:30, Su 6:30 & 8:30) Heroes really do come in all shapes and sizes and sexualities. NOT! Written and performed by Erica Bradshaw*; Directed by Robb Davis ($10) Event Website
This event runs April 27 - May 17
through May 22
Arts & Entertainment
Asylum
(Dixon Place, 254 Bowery, New York, NY 10012) (8pm) This is the darkly comic true story of a high school pothead who checks himself into the only place he can’t get high: a psychiatric hospital. There, he makes the disturbing discovery that some of the patients are actually crazy and some of the counselors are nuts-—but they’re all more sane than his family. Weekends only. ($10) Event Website
This event runs April 16 - May 22
through May 22
Arts & Entertainment
Barrier Island
(Center Stage, 48 West 21st Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10011) (Mo - Sa 7pm, Su 7pm) David Stallings' Barrier Island tackles the nature of a fearless community that chooses to stake their lives on the strength of the historic Galveston seawall -- built to protect the island from natural disasters -- as they await the arrival of one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the United States since Katrina, Hurricane Ike. Nominated for the 2009 Weissberger Award (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Barrier Island is the first play in “The Galveston Cycle.” ($18.00) Event Website
This event runs April 30 - May 22
through May 23
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
Bass For Picasso
(The Kirk @ Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) (We & Th 7pm, Fr & Sa 8pm, Sa & Su 3pm) Francesca Danieli throws a dinner party for her friends recreating recipes from the Alice B. Toklas Cookbook. Guests include Pilar, her multilingual art detective lover, who has spent time in Guantanamo for visa problems; Bricka Matson, a lesbian widow with a small child and Republican in-laws who are trying to gain custody; Joe, an OB/GYN whose lover is a geographically challenged crystal meth addict; and Kev, a playwright who has recently fallen off the wagon and written a soon-to-open Off-Broadway play about all of them. It's an insanely funny look at gay and lesbian life in the new millennium. ($41.25) Event Website
This event runs April 17 - May 23
through May 29
Arts & Entertainment
As You Like It by William Shakespeare
(The Theatre of the Church of Notre Dame, 114th Street and Morningside Park, New York, NY 100 27) (Th-Sa 7:30pm, Sa 2pm) The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre present As You Like It by William Shakespeare. It tells the tale of the spirited Rosalind, a young woman banished from her kingdom after her uncle usurps the dukedom from Rosalind's father. Her cousin Celia goes off in solidarity with her into the wilderness. Together, with Rosalind dressed as a young man, the runaways gallivant through the Forest of Arden. ($25) Event Website
This event runs April 30 - May 29
through May 29
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
The Kid
(The Acorn @ Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th & 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036) (Mo, We, Th, Fr & Sa 8pm, Tu 7pm, Sa. 2pm) Based on the true story of what happens when sex columnist Dan Savage and his boyfriend decide to start a family. Created by Andy Monroe, Michael Zam and Jack Lechner, The Kid was the winner of the 2009 BMI Foundation Jerry Bock Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre. ($61.25) ((212) 279-4200) Event Website
This event runs April 16 - May 29
through May 30
Arts & Entertainment
2010 Whitney Biennal
(Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave at 75th St, New York, NY 10021) (We, Th Sa & Su 11am-6pm Th - 9pm) This year marks the seventy-fifth edition of the Whitney’s signature exhibition. While Biennials are always affected by the cultural, political, and social moment, this exhibition, simply titled 2010, embodies a cross section of contemporary art production rather than a specific theme. To demonstrate the influence of the past on 2010, familiar and less well-known artists from previous exhibitions are brought together in Collecting Biennials, an accompanying installation drawn from the Museum’s collection on view on the fifth floor. ($18) Event Website
This event runs February 25 - May 30
through May 30
Arts & Entertainment
The Common Air
(The Green Room @ 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012) (We-Sa @ 8 pm, Su @ 4 pm) Everyone travels with baggage…6 characters linked by the mother of all delays at JFK airport. Planes are grounded. Rumors fly. “An emotionally involving, finely detailed performance. A tour de force exhibit of verbal and physical dexterity.” Variety Special Offer! Use code: CAMARK$31.00 (Reg. Price $49.50) April 7 – April 20 $39.00 (Reg. Price 56.50) April 21-May 30...www.Broadwayoffers.com ($31 from April 7 - April 20, $39 from April 21-May 30) Event Website
This event runs April 7 - May 30
through June 5
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FRONT RUNNERS PRESENT A 12 WEEK BEGINNERS RUNNING CLASS
(Rutgers Church, 236 West 73rd Street, New York, NY 10023) (10:30AM) Front Runners New York has been keeping gay and lesbian runners on their toes for more than 30 years. Whether you’re interested in losing weight or just want a healthier lifestyle, you will find a welcoming environment in our 12 week beginners running course. (FREE)
This event runs March 13 - June 5
through June 5
LGBTSports
NYC Gay Basketball League/ Men's & Women's Teams
(See website for locations) (see website for schedule) Men's Division plays at the Field House at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 at West 23rd Street in Manhattan. Women's Division plays at the Secondary School for Law, Journalism & Research in Brooklyn (237 7th Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets, Brooklyn, NY (Games are FREE to spectators) Event Website
This event runs March 5 - June 5
through June 6
Arts & Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil- OVA
(Randall's Island Park) (See website for schedule) A whimsical wonderland for the whole family! OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew. ($45.50+) Event Website
This event runs April 9 - June 6
through June 13
Arts & Entertainment
Emily Dickinson’s Garden-The Poetry of Flowers, New York Botanical Gardens.
(New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458) (10am - 6pm) See spring in the Garden through the eyes of one of America's most beloved literary figures, Emily Dickinson. This exhibition combines her fascinating life's story with her passion for nature, all set in 250 acres of living beauty. Discover the gardener who became the poet. Experience the life and works of one of America’s most treasured poets as never before. Tour her Victorian Homestead recreated in the Conservatory filled with tulips, lilacs, lilies and more. ($20) Event Website
This event runs April 30 - June 13
through June 13
Arts & Entertainment
Sondheim on Sondheim
(Studio 54, 254 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019) (See website for schedule) The Story It's a completely different kind of Sondheim evening: an intimate portrait of the famed composer in his own words...and music. An ensemble cast, led by Tony Award winner Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams and Tom Wopat, will perform brand-new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim tunes, ranging from the beloved to the obscure. Event Website
This event runs April 2 - June 13
through June 27
Arts & Entertainment
Yllana’s 666 Funny as Hell
(Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane, New York, NY 10012) (Tu-Sa 8pm, Sa 2pm, Su 2 & 7pm) Pull up an electric chair and witness the most shockingly over-the-top show in town, where nothing is sacred and everything is hysterically demented. One jail, four men and a whole lotta funny (dirty) antics make 666 the rudest, laugh-out-loud prison comedy you’ll ever see. The internationally acclaimed Yllana has wowed audiences all over the world and now brings their twisted brand of humor to the US. Who knew prison could be this much fun? ($20+) Event Website
This event runs April 13 - June 27
through July 3
Arts & EntertainmentLGBT
Leslie Jordan in My Trip Down the Pink Carpet
(Midtown Theater, 163 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10024) (We-Sa 9 pm, Su 6 pm) Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner will help make Times Square a little pinker – and all of New York City, in fact - when they present actor Leslie Jordan in his acclaimed solo show. Jordan, that small man and giant scene stealer, and one of the funniest men in America, has created an outrageous tell-all that weaves together a hilarious collection of true life stories. He is known on sight for his wildly popular recurring role as Karen’s nemesis, Beverley Leslie, on “Will & Grace”, and his acclaimed role on the cult classic, "Sordid Lives." ($55.00-$79.50) ((212) 352-3101) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs April 14 - July 3
through July 6
Arts & Entertainment
Betty Buckley in White’s Lies
(New World Stages, 340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019) (Mo - Sa 8pm, Sa 2pm, Su 2 & 7:30pm) Some guys are scared stiff at the prospect of settling down, getting married, having kids...and Joe White is no exception. He’s a divorce lawyer, representing one of his many ex-girlfriends, and above all else, he's a bachelor who wouldn’t have it any other way. So when his mother desperately wants him to start a family, he’ll do the next best thing: make one up. What could go wrong? ($60+) Event Website
This event runs April 12 - July 6
through August 1
Arts & Entertainment
Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey
(The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10128) (Su.-Tu. & Th- Fr. 11AM) Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey of children’s book lore, is famous for his ability to “save the day.” Interpreting the role he played in safeguarding his own creators in times of danger as symbolic, this exhibition delves into the remarkable lives and works of Margret and H.A. Rey. The couple fled Paris in 1940 with a Curious George manuscript in their suitcase. Event Website
This event runs March 14 - August 1
through August 11
Arts & Entertainment
Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968
(Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St, Bronx, NY 10456) (Th.- Su. 11Am-6PM) During the span of twelve years, a series of events, later hailed as the Civil Rights Movement, would forever change the social and political course of America. Exhibitions that chronicling these pivotal moments in the nation’s history. Featuring 150 vintage photographs, Road to Freedom is the most comprehensive collection of photographic prints and related artifacts ever devoted to the subject and was organized by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. ($5) Event Website
This event runs March 28 - August 11
through September 5
Arts & Entertainment
Next Fall
(Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036) (Tu 7pm, We - Sa 8pm, We, Sa & Su 3pm) NEXT FALL has captured the hearts and minds of Broadway's toughest critics and most discerning audiences. In this contemporary love story, sparks of genuine humor lighten even the most difficult moments. The characters speak and act like real people; they have irrational phobias... conflicting beliefs... and lingering secrets. They are two men in love, two parents in denial, and two friends on speed dial. NEXT FALL weaves a story that's as funny and infuriating and unpredictable as life itself - it will make you smile, laugh and perhaps even cry. Bring someone you care about, take a deep breath, and enjoy this bonafide Broadway hit. Discount offer:http://www.broadwayoffers.com/go.aspx?MD=2001&MC= NFFNF24 Call 212.947.8844 and use code NFFNF24 Visit the Helen Hayes Theatre Box Office with this code ($59.50+)
This event runs March 11 - September 5
through September 6
Arts & Entertainment
Picasso: Themes and Variations
(MoMA, 11 West 53 St, New York, NY 10019) (10:30 Closed Tu.) Featuring approximately one hundred works, this exhibition explores Picasso’s creative process through the medium of printmaking, tracing his development from the early years of the twentieth century, with depictions of itinerant circus performers in the Blue and Rose periods, to his discovery of Cubism. ($20) Event Website
This event runs March 28 - September 6
through October 24
Arts & Entertainment
Dead or Alive
(Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019) (Tu-Sa 11am-6pm, Th 11am-9pm) A showcase of the work of over 30 international artists who transform organic materials and objects that were once produced by or part of living organisms-insects, feathers, bones, silkworm cocoons, plant materials, and hair-to create intricately crafted and designed installations and sculptures. ($15) Event Website
This event runs April 27 - October 24
through December 30
Arts & Entertainment
Jean Miotte: Spirit of Defiance
(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (open Tu - Sa 11am to 6pm Th 11am to 8pm closed Su) Miotte’s artistic influences include performance, choreography, jazz music and Ballet, and of these his most seminal influence is Ballet. In London in 1948 he did set design and saw the work of Balanchine, the Diaghilev Ballet and Margot Fonteyn. Being exposed to this variety of art was of profound inspiration to him. Dance is the universal language of non-verbal communication, evident through performance. Miotte would experiment with gesture through painting and hone lyrical movement in his own art. ($8, $4)
This event runs November 30, 2009 - December 30, 2010
through January 2, 2011
Arts & Entertainment
King Tut NYC
(Discovery Times Square Exposition, 226 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036) (Su-Th 10am-8pm, Fr & Sa to 9pm) Behold the legendary treasures of King Tut. For the first time in a generation, revel in the splendor of the ancient Egyptian world as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from his tomb, along with antiquities representing his family and contemporaries. Through 10 galleries and 130 artifacts, New York City will experience the world of the pharaohs like never before ($27.50) Event Website
This event runs April 23, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Recurring Events this Saturday

OrganizationsSports
Front Runners New York
Tuesdays at 7pm, 3rd St & Prospect Park West; Wednesdays at 6:45pm, 236 West 73rd St; Saturdays at 9:15am, 236 West 73rd St Event Website
This event runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
LGBTSports
Metro Wrestling Practices
(Fighthouse, 122 West 27th St, New York, NY 10001) (5 - 7pm) Metro Wrestling is New York City's gay freestyle wrestling club. Gay, straight, male or female, all are welcome to attend. Event Website
This event runs Saturdays
Arts & Entertainment
Guided tours of the Chelsea Art Museum
(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (3 PM) Join us for docent-led tours of our exhibition galleries. Highlighting works from both our permanent collection and our rotating exhibitions, tours are free with museum admission and start from the bookstore. (Free!) (212 255 0719) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs Saturdays
LGBTSocial
Big Apple Ranch
(Big Apple Ranch, 39 West 19th St, New York, NY 10011) (9PM) Founded in 1997, Big Apple Ranch has hosted a weekly country-western dance for the gay and lesbian community virtually every Saturday night for eleven years. Our huge dance floor welcomes people of all dance-abilities, and our friendly people go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time and keeps coming back. The Ranch’s growing crowds are proof that the fun of partner dancing is contagious Polish up your boots, and come on and see what all these cowgirls and cowboys are talking about!! Event Website
This event runs Saturdays
Arts & Entertainment
Docent Tours in Chelsea Art Museum
(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (3.00 p.m.) Docent Tours are held in Chelsea Art Museum every Saturday at 3.00 p.m. (free)
This event runs Saturdays