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From rainbow cocktails above Times Square to queer-owned West Village dining and Harlem speakeasy energy, these NYC bars and restaurants are pouring with Pride all June long.
Read MoreThis year’s Pride Month has been a wild, fabulous ride, and a time to celebrate, honor, and advocate for our diverse LGBTQ+ community. NYC is pulling out all the stops for the grand finale of Pride, and here are some can’t-miss experiences that are happening the last weekend of the festival.
Head to The Red Pavilion (1241 Flushing Ave) on Friday, June 28th to enter the Red Lantern District, Brooklyn's hottest all-Asian drag show. Red Lantern District is a sex-positive party created by and for queer people of color, where $luts rule and everyone is welcome. Dance, drink, and dish amongst performances from Felicia Oh, Kanika Peach, and Kekoa, with music from the iconic DJ Tito Vida. The party starts at 11pm and tickets can be secured by visiting: https://www.viewcy.com/e/aapiheritage_month.
The Mother of all Drag Brunch Bingos has arrived just in time for Pride Month! The queens are ready to slay with Bingo galore and knock-out performances on Saturday, June 29th from 2pm - 4pm at Clinton Hall (16 W 36th St). The kitchen will serve up delicious dishes while NYC’s beloved Androgynous Queen hosts Drag Brunch Bingo. Get lucky this June while dining on brunch delights like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Preserves, Clinton Hall’s Specialty Breakfast Nachos, or a Smoked Salmon Benedict. The bar will keep the bottomless Mimosas and Bellinis flowing for only $19.99, or toast to the winners with the LOUD N PROUD cocktail, made with muddled watermelon, jalapeño, and your choice of vodka, priced at $16 with a portion of the proceeds supporting LGBTQ charities. Doors open at 1:30pm, and Bingo starts at 2pm. Bingo is free with a reservation. Tickets are available on Resy: here.
Slate (54 W. 21st St.), an upscale bar, lounge, and nightclub nestled in the heart of Chelsea is gearing up to host its first SLAYte PRIDE event on Saturday, June 29th at 4 pm! This vibrant celebration, set against the backdrop of games and drink specials, promises an unforgettable experience for Pride, with an evening hosted by star performers Chelsea Piers and Androgyny. Enjoy music from DJ Nesto alongside aerialists, games, and entertainment. Renowned for its lively atmosphere and diverse entertainment, Slate’s 16,000 square foot adult playground, complete with three mini-bowling lanes, and a unique 20-foot slide will keep the vibes going till 10 pm, and off a delicious food and cocktail menu with bites and sips for purchase. Tickets for this exciting Pride event start at $15 and are available at https://slate.ticketsauce.com/e/slate-saturdays-6-29slayte
Loulou (176 8th Avenue) is giving back by throwing Pride At The Chapel, a philanthropic celebration at Adelaide's Salon honoring Broadway Cares on Sunday, June 30th beginning at 6pm! The stunning French Bistro and Speakeasy in Chelsea will be teaming up with Broadway Cares, to help fund various community programs and provide grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service groups across all 50 states. Broadway Cares will receive 15% of the evening’s proceeds, plus $2 from every special Broadway Cares PRIDE cocktail sold. This evening of speakeasy entertainment and sultry fun at Adelaide’s Salon will offer guests the chance to sip on delicious drinks and indulge in Loulou's signatures like their Steak Frites, Duck Leg Confit, and more all while supporting an amazing cause. For more information or to make a reservation email Julia@casainnovacion.com
In a vibrant kickoff to Pride Month, Jordan Roth was the guest of honor at a luncheon and tour at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. The event, hosted by Chair Emerita Barbara Tober and Director Tim Rodgers, celebrated two compelling exhibitions currently on display: OUT of the Jewelry Box and Identity Is…. These exhibitions explore themes of queerness, identity, and artistic expression through unique and thought-provoking pieces.
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Robin Cofer, Elissa Auther, Barbara Tober, Jordan Roth and Richie Jackson attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Thomas Knapp and Randy Bourscheidt attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Jordan Roth, Daryl Roth and Richie Jackson attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Lee Fryd and Tim Rodgers attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Joel Grey and Jamie deRoy attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Frederick Anderson and Tinu Naija attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Elissa Auther and Katlean de Monchy attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Barbara Tober, Bill T. Jones, Bjorn Amelan and Cheryl R. Riley attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC) *** Local Caption
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Barbara Paris Gifford, Katie White and Levi Higgs attend Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC) *** Local Caption
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Atmosphere at Museum of Arts and Design 2024 PRIDE Luncheon at Museum of Arts and Design on June 3, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC)
The OUT of the Jewelry Box exhibition features 56 works on loan from The Porter Price Collection. This collection showcases wearable art from a queer perspective, delving into themes such as AIDS, closetedness, and identity. MAD Curator Elissa Auther explained, “This art is designed to make us think differently about what jewelry can be, and appreciate queerness from perspectives we don’t usually see.” This collection, worn and given by two gay men, Ron Porter and Joe Price, is a first of its kind for the gallery.
Identity Is…, another highlight of the event, features a coat designed by Michael Sylvan Robinson for Jordan Roth to wear at the 2021 Met Gala. The coat, currently displayed in the Barbara Tober Grand Atrium, is hand-stitched into a collage with pieces of art and fragments of Roth’s writing. “We are conditioned to think of art as only that which is framed or put on a pedestal—some art is worn, some art is hung on the ear or the neck,” noted Roth. He praised MAD’s curatorial rigor and its platform that allows visitors to see art in its many forms.
Barbara Tober, a longtime friend of Jordan’s mother, Daryl Roth, expressed her pride in celebrating Pride at MAD. “Pride has always been an integral part of this museum,” she said. Tim Rodgers added, “Craft has always been intertwined with the queer community, and it is important to celebrate that. As a gay man who has been out throughout his career, it is a pleasure to lead this institution.”
The event was graced by notable guests including MAD Board Chair Michele Cohen, Bjorn Amelan and Bill Jones, Frederick Anderson, Mickey Boardman, Louis Bofferding, Randall Bourscheidt, Ron Chereskin, Dan Clay (A.K.A Carrie Dragshaw), Jamie deRoy, Lee Fryd, Kelly Graham and Will Fleming, Alvin Hall, David Hochberg, Tony Ingrao, Richie Jackson, Paolo Martino and Frank Riti, Bob Morris, Michael Musto, Tinu Naija, Wang Newton, Cheryl Riley, Scott Rothkopf, Sophie Sumner, Bronson Van Wyck, and MAD Curators Elissa Auther and Barbara Paris Gifford.
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