Sunday, July 11, 2010
July 28, 1977
Gay activist protestors force Geordie's straight bar on the Upper East Side to remove an ax labeled "Fairy Swatter"
September 2010
August 28 - September 6
 | The Met’s Summer HD Festival |
(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) (FREE) The Metropolitan Opera is presenting free HD video screenings of productions that showcase today's biggest opera stars. As long as the sky remains clear, you can grab a seat outdoors at Lincoln Center Plaza and enjoy classics such as Carmen, La Bohème and Hansel and Gretel. Event Website
July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and September 5
| Harlem Meer Performance Festival |
(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) (2pm) The Central Park Conservancy's Harlem Meer Performance Festival features the best in local established and emerging artists in the genres of jazz, Latin, gospel and world music. See website for performance schedule. (FREE) Event Website
July 10, August 7, September 11, October 9, and 30
|  | Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
(Hunter College, Sportsplex B3 Gym, Lexington Ave & 68th St, New York, NY 10065) New York City’s only all-female, do-it-yourself skater-operated roller derby league. The league is comprised of strong, diverse, and independent women from the world's biggest, baddest city. The skaters work tirelessly - both on the track and off - to represent the greatest city in the world at home and on the road, competing at the highest levels of gameplay through the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Event Website
July 10, July 31 - August 1, and September 12
| Roosvelt L!ve |
(RooseveltIsland, Riverwalk Commons) (4pm) July 10, First Annual Albert Ayler Festival; July 31 & Aug 1, Conscious Cycle; Sept 12, SO LONG, SUMMER! Barbeque (FREE) Event Website
September 21, and 28
 |  | Introduction to Gay Square Dancing |
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7:30pm) Even the uninitiated can feel at home with quick instruction in Modern Western square dancing with a live caller at the Intro to Square Dancing Open Houses. Come alone or bring a partner. And make sure to dress comfortably – you’ll be moving all evening. You'll learn everything you need to know taught by a world renown live caller. Square dance basics are introduced -- and, it's a chance to get acquainted with our members. For these events and all of our classes, no partner or experience is necessary. (Free) (212-749-4291) [email protected] Event Website
September 24 - 26
| | Braking the Cycle |
(See website for complete information) A three-day bike ride that benefits the HIV/AIDS services of the Center. Riders will begin their three-day cycling journey from Boston to New York City. With the support of 50 volunteer crew members, they will ride to the steps of the LGBT Center Event Website
September 26 / Sunday
 | | MENY 7th Annual Wedding March |
(Brooklyn Bridge, starts on the Manhattan side) (TBA) Join thousands of New Yorkers and community organizations as we march to raise awareness of the importance of marriage equality in New York state! The march crosses the Brooklyn Bridge and ends with at the Wedding "Reception" Festival - celebrating our community with food, music and other events. (None) (562-897-6677) [email protected] Event Website
September 26 / Sunday
| Atlantic Antic |
(Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue to Hicks Street) (10am-6pm) This is Brooklyn's largest street festival! Featuring ten live entertainment stages, over 600 vendors and spanning 10 blocks. Best known for its eclectic delicacies, the Antic features an exciting array of foods from around the world. Event Website
October 1 - 3
| New Yorker Festival |
(See website for locations) A three-day event that brings together the premier talents and top minds from politics, the arts, journalism, television and everything in between. Event Website
