Tuesday, March 6, 2012
March 26, 1977
Gay activists meet for the first time at the White House, with representatives of the Carter administration
Thursday, March 1, 2012
 |  |  | Bronx Pride 2012 Gala |
(Slate, 54 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10001) (6pm - 9 pm) Bronx Community Pride Center 2012 Gala
Honoring
Dr. Robert Beil, Montefiore Medical Group
Brian Ellner, Human Rights Campaign
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
NYS Senator Jeff Klein, D-Bronx/Westchester The Bronx Community Pride Center. ($175) (7182924368) [email protected] Event Website
 | | Predictable Heart: The Music of Justin Rugg |
(The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC, NY 10014) (9:30pm) An evening of story songs about gay relationships, life and love. Justin's melodies are stirring, passionate and exciting...his lyrics honest, fresh, funny and often biting. This informal evening around the piano marks Justin's cabaret debut. Drinks available in the lounge before and after the performance. ($10. plus 2 drink minimum) (212-255-5438) [email protected] Event Website
| | Wish Me Away Documentary |
(The Picture House, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803) (Reception: 7pm; Film: 7:30pm) Wish Me Away is a documentary about country music singer Chely Wright, the
first country music singer to come out as gay. The documentary follows her
struggle with her sexuality beginning with her rise in fame during the 1990’s
through the moment she decided to come out as gay. Highlighting her
upbringing in a Christian family and the homophobia within the country music
industry of Nashville, the documentary chronicles Wright’s ability to overcome
the stereotype of homosexuality and the belief that being gay is wrong.
Following the film, there will be a discussion with the Producers/Directors
Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf. ($9 advance, $12 at door) [email protected] Event Website
| FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2012 |
(City Center Main Stage, 131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019) (Fr - Sa 8pm, Su 7pm) Three of flamenco's leading female dancers – Carmen Cortés, Rafaela Carrasco and Olga Pericet – share the stage in a virtuosic dance display ranging from the Gypsy roots of flamenco to contemporary innovations. Cortés, one of the great names in flamenco, has been celebrated worldwide for her performances of flamenco puro; Rafaela Carrasco has become an important figure in the new generation of flamenco dancers and choreographers; and Olga Pericet has created a sensation in flamenco circles in recent years and is considered one of the most outstanding dancers of the young generation. ($35+) Event Website
Note: this event runs March 1 - 4
| Japan Week |
(Grand Central Station, 101 East 42nd, New York, NY 10017) A celebration of Japanese cuisine and culture that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Japan through a positive image of its food. Look forward to eating enticing foods from diverse Japanese restaurants and companies hailing from NYC or Japan. There will also be cooking demonstrations (with free tastings!) and music and dance performances. Event Website
Note: this event runs March 1 - 3
| Queens World Film Festival |
(Museum of Moving Image, 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria, NY 11106) (See website for details) Throughout the weekend, the festival will screen 114 films from as far away as Bangladesh, Spain, the Netherlands, Japan and Italy while also featuring local filmmakers from all five boroughs at local Queens venues. ($12) Event Website
Note: this event runs March 1 - 4
Starting Today
| | Call for entries - UNCENSORED: Queer Art and the Church |
(Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) CALL FOR ENTRIES. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SHOWN.
The exhibition Uncensored: Queer Art and the Church is an activist riposte to the shameful history of censorship against LGBTQ art and artists by both the Catholic Church and Fundamentalist Protestant Churches. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art firmly believes that all art should be seen and displayed without regard to content; therefore submissions will NOT be curated, edited, interpreted or censored.
Artists may only submit work online at uncensoredexhibition.org/submit. Deadline is March 20, 2012 at midnight. The Museum reserves the right to reject artwork which infringes (FREE) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs through March 20
| Jesus Christ Superstar |
(Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (See website for details) Previews March 1, Opens March 22. Two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy) brings a bold, new vision to the classic rock opera by Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. After winning rave reviews at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the La Jolla Playhouse, this thrilling new production of one of the most popular musicals of all time gets ready to rock Broadway all over again ($70+) Event Website
This event runs through September 9
Ongoing Events
through March 4
| The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs |
(The Public Theatre, 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003) (See website for details) Mike Daisey turns his razor-sharp wit to America’s most mysterious technology icon in this hilarious and harrowing tale of pride, beauty, lust, and industrial design. He illuminates how the former CEO of Apple and his obsessions shape our lives, while sharing stories of his own travels to China to investigate the factories where millions toil to make iPhones and iPods. Daisey’s dangerous journey shines a light on our love affair with our devices and the human cost of creating them. ($75+) Event Website
This event runs January 31 - March 4
through March 4
| The Road to Mecca |
(American Airlines Theater, 227 West 42nd St, New York, NY 10036) (Varies) The story of an eccentric elderly artist facing mounting pressure to abandon her independent life for a church retirement home. Out of desperation, she calls upon her only confidant, a fiery young teacher from Cape Town. When the village minister arrives to coax out her decision, the three enter a blazing showdown that pits conformity against free expression… faith in community against faith in oneself. ($67+) Event Website
This event runs January 17 - March 4
through March 4
| Alicia Keys Presents: STICK FLY |
(Cort Theater, 138 West 48th St, New York, NY 10036) (See website for schedule) Stick Fly follows the LeVays, an affluent African American family who come together to spend a weekend at their stately Martha's Vineyard mansion. The adult sons, aspiring novelist Kent and golden boy plastic surgeon Flip, have each brought their respective ladies (one black and one white) to meet the parents. Food, drink and Trivial Pursuit tangle with class, race and identity politics in this contemporary comedy of manners. ($35+) Event Website
This event runs December 21, 2011 - March 4, 2012
through March 4
| Richard III |
(BAM Harvey Theater, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) (Varies) Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey owns the stage as Shakespeare’s outrageous villain Richard III. At the climax of the Wars of the Roses, Richard watches his brother ascend the throne of England and confides in us—with all the profound bitterness of an outcast born with a hunchback and malformed leg—his intention to seize the crown. ($30+) Event Website
This event runs January 10 - March 4
through March 10
| As Wide as I Can See |
(HERE Arts Center, 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013) (Tu - Su 8:30pm) In the backyard of a recession-stricken Ohio town, the beer is on ice and the citronellas are ready to be lit. Dean, a disillusioned journalist, and his freeloading best friend unwittingly prepare for the most explosive barbecue of their lives. Burgers are flipped and scores are settled in this new drama about remembering who you were and confronting who you've become. ($18) Event Website
This event runs February 23 - March 10
through March 11
| Wit - Play |
(Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th St, New York, NY 10036) (See website for details) Tony Award® and two-time Emmy® Award winner Cynthia Nixon returns to MTC’s Friedman Theatre in Margaret Edson’s modern masterpiece Wit.
Exquisitely written, affecting and often humorous, Wit follows a brilliant and exacting poetry professor as she undergoes experimental treatment for cancer. A scholar who devoted her life to academia, she must now face the irony and injustice of becoming the subject of research. ($57+) Event Website
This event runs January 5 - March 11
through March 15
|  | Wollman Rink |
(Central Park South, 59th St & 6th Ave) (See website for details) Skating in Central Park at nighttime is a true New York City moment. Music plays, a moon is a plus, but not required since the ice itself gives off a silver sheen. ($10.75 + $6.75 skates) Event Website
This event runs November 1, 2011 - March 15, 2012
through March 17
| | Rolf Koppel: Willing |
(Leslie/Lohman Museum, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013) (noon - 6pm) Rolf Koppel: Willing exhibits photography richly charged with fantasy, bearing witness to the interaction of the photographer, Rolf Koppel, with his muse and partner William Light Johnson.
Curated by Austrian art historian Peter Weiermair, Rolf Koppel: Willing includes over 60 images, representing 30 years of Koppel's career. During the exhibition, Rolf Koppel, Photographs 1976-2003, and Will (both by All Saints Press), and Basement Arcade (Fotohof edition 2012), will be available for purchase.
OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday, February 15; 6-8pm. CURATOR & ARTIST DISCUSSION: Tuesday, February 21, 6-8pm. (FREE) (212-431-2609) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs February 15 - March 17
through March 17
| | "Gran Fury: Read My Lips" |
(80WSE, 80 Washington Sq East, New York, NY 10003) (Tu - Sa 10:30am–6pm) The first comprehensive survey documenting the important AIDS activist art collective's work from 1987-1995.
Naming itself after the model of Plymouth automobile used by the New York City Police Department, Gran Fury made public projects that were simultaneously scathing, provocative, stylish and often quite funny. This exhibition conveys the collective's unique voice across a wide variety of media including billboards, postcards, video, posters and painting. Photographs and records from the period help convey the urgency of the early AIDS crisis that lead many into the streets to demand reforms that changed public policy and saved lives. Event Website
This event runs January 31 - March 17
through March 17
| | Romeo and Juliet |
(American Theatre of Actors’ Sargent Theatre, 314 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019) (We - Su 8pm) Tragedians of the City make their premiere outing with an all-male version of ROMEO AND JULIET, William Shakespeare's mythic tale of young passion and ancient unrest, directed by Anya Saffir. With original music composed by Cormac Bluestone. ($20)
This event runs February 29 - March 17
through March 17
| | I Heart Alice Heart I |
(Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St, New York City, NY 10003) (Tu - Su 8pm, Sa 2pm & Su 3pm) The play is unflinching and astonishingly personal in telling the love story of two exceptional, opinionated women – Alice and Alice – who have been in love for the best part of six decades. Filled with very Irish humor, the play explores the monumental journey of a most unlikely couple. ($27) Event Website
This event runs February 29 - March 17
through March 20
| | Call for entries - UNCENSORED: Queer Art and the Church |
(Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013) CALL FOR ENTRIES. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SHOWN.
The exhibition Uncensored: Queer Art and the Church is an activist riposte to the shameful history of censorship against LGBTQ art and artists by both the Catholic Church and Fundamentalist Protestant Churches. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art firmly believes that all art should be seen and displayed without regard to content; therefore submissions will NOT be curated, edited, interpreted or censored.
Artists may only submit work online at uncensoredexhibition.org/submit. Deadline is March 20, 2012 at midnight. The Museum reserves the right to reject artwork which infringes (FREE) [email protected] Event Website
This event runs March 1 - 20
through April 8
| Look Back in Anger |
(Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 West 46th St, New York, NY 10036) (See website for details) As Jimmy Porter, the caustic, charismatic lead character in John Osbourne’s Look Back in Anger, Matthew Rhys is on constant alert, ready to lash out at his young wife, Alison (Sarah Goldberg), and a pair of interlopers in their garbage-strewn flat. For his New York stage debut, Rhys has abandoned the stylish suits he wore as gay lawyer Kevin Walker in TV’s Brothers & Sisters in favor of work pants and shirts carefully ironed on stage by Jimmy’s depressive bride. ($71+) Event Website
This event runs February 2 - April 8
through April 15
| The Rink at Rockefeller Center |
(Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 5th to 7th Aves, 47 to 51st Sts, New York, NY 10111) A quintessential NYC winter experience for generations. Skate under the watchful eye of Prometheus and the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center's sparkling lights. ($10 + $8 skates) Event Website
This event runs October 15, 2011 - April 15, 2012
through April 30
| The Metropolitan Opera |
(Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) For the fifth season in a row, thanks to a generous gift from The Agnes Varis Trust, 200 orchestra seats are available for each regular Monday through Thursday performance for only $20, 50 of these tickets are set aside for senior citizens. You can purchase Varis Rush Tickets at the Met box office beginning two hours before curtain, subject to availability. ($20) Event Website
This event runs September 20, 2011 - April 30, 2012
through May 4
| William Shatner's One Man Broadway Show |
(Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th St, New York, NY 10036) (Tu - Sa 8pm & Su 3pm) A one man force of nature delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style.
Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even some poignant moments, you will experience William Shatner 's phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the larger-than-life and most important character he has ever played, William Shatner. ($62+) Event Website
This event runs February 14 - May 4
through May 14
| Print/Out |
(MoMA, 11 West 53 St, New York, NY 10019) This exhibition examines the evolution of artistic practices related to the print medium, from the resurgence of ancient printmaking techniques—often used alongside digital technologies—to the worldwide proliferation of self-published artists’ books and ephemera. Bringing together over 200 works drawn substantially from MoMA’s extensive collection of prints and books. Event Website
This event runs February 19 - May 14
through June 2
| Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman |
(Barrymore Theatre, 243 W47th Street, New York, NY 10036) (See website for schedule) Directed by eight-time Tony Award® winner Mike Nichols and starring Academy Award® winner Philip Seymour Hoffman as Willy Loman, Obie Award winner Linda Emond as Linda Loman and Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man), making his Broadway debut as Biff Loman. Limited 16-week engagement ($46.50+) Event Website
This event runs February 13 - June 2
through July 8
| Gershwins' Porgy and Bess |
(Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (See website for details) Coming to Broadway in a stunning and stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing,” plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award(R) winner AUDRA McDONALD (Ragtime, “Private Practice”), Drama Desk nominee NORM LEWIS (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim), and two-time Tony nominee DAVID ALAN GRIER (Race, “In Living Color”). ($55+) Event Website
This event runs December 17, 2011 - July 8, 2012
through July 31
| Spiderman Turn Off the Dark |
(Foxwoods Theater, 214 West 43rd St, New York, NY 10019) (Varies) Previews November 14th Opens December 21st. Drawing from over 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, Spiderman - Turn Off The Dark, spins a new take on the mythic tale of Peter Parker, a teenager whose unremarkable life in Queen's is turned upside down - literally - when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to the ceiling. Event Website
This event runs June 14, 2011 - July 31, 2012
through September 1
| Godspell |
(Circle In The Square Theatre, 235 West 50th St, New York, NY 10019) (See website for details) The beloved classic from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer of WICKED and PIPPIN. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time as it comes to Broadway in a brand new, intimately staged, one-of-a-kind production. Raise your spirit with the Tony®-nominated score filled with the popular hits Day By Day, Learn Your Lessons Well and Turn Back, O Man. ($125+) Event Website
This event runs November 7, 2011 - September 1, 2012
through September 9
| Jesus Christ Superstar |
(Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019) (See website for details) Previews March 1, Opens March 22. Two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy) brings a bold, new vision to the classic rock opera by Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. After winning rave reviews at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the La Jolla Playhouse, this thrilling new production of one of the most popular musicals of all time gets ready to rock Broadway all over again ($70+) Event Website
This event runs March 1 - September 9
Recurring Events this Thursday
| Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) |
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) The world's oldest and largest not-profit agency dedicated to serving LGBT senior citizens. Activities include Daytime Discussion, Art Studio, 75+, Support Group, Scrabble & Bridge and Women's and Men's activities. Event Website
This event runs Monday through Friday
| OUTdancing Open House |
(Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St, New York, NY 10010) OUTdancing was the first and continues to be the most comprehensive -sex latin, swing, and ballroom dance program in the U.S. No experience or partner necessary for the Open House. Singles and welcome. Intermediate and advanced classes also. Event Website
This event runs every 1st Thursday
| | Chelsea Classics |
(Chelsea Cinema, 23rd St btwn 7 & 8th Aves) Revisit your favorite film classics on the big screen. Hedda Lettuce entertains. Fun and prizes throughout the evening. Event Website
This event runs Thursdays
| | Homo Comicus |
(Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St (btwn 7 & 8th Aves), New York, NY 10011, 212.367.9000, Venue Website) (8:30pm) The most hilarious gay and gay-friendly comics and entertainers around. (Reservations: 212-36) Event Website
This event runs every 1st Thursday
| | Queer Men's Erotic Art Workshop |
(LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th st., new york, NY 10011) (7PM) Are you tired of the same staid, boring and unsexy poses of the average life drawing session? Harvey Redding’s Queer Art Now with The Queer Men’s Erotic Art Workshop reaches beyond to new heights of erotic art making! You’ll want to check your pulse as you draw from some of New York’s most alluring male models, featured in an evening of heart-pounding poses...new models each week. ($20) Event Website
This event runs Thursdays
| | The PreGame Show |
(eGarage, 44-02 23rd St. Studio 104, Long Island City, NY 11101) (9pm-10:30pm) Getting ready for a night on the town? Join Lola Cabanana, Austin Helms, and
Alex X for this larger than life show featuring New York’s greatest drag
queens and gay socialites. This show is intended for the 21 and above crowd,
especially since there will, of course, be drinking! ($10) (718-433-2733) [email protected]
This event runs every 1st and 3rd Thursday