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ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

The Center is your cultural home base, and has been at the heart of New York City’s LGBT community since our earliest days. From our long-running Second Tuesday lecture series to premieres, panels and performances, we attract notable public figures from the arts, politics and academia to create, connect and celebrate with you.

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For avid arts and culture enthusiasts, learn more about volunteering at Center arts and culture events. The Center’s arts and cultural programming is made possible with support from The Kors Le Pere Foundation.

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Upcoming Events

DAY WITH(OUT) ART 2021: ENDURING CARE
ON VIEW DECEMBER 2021 IN THE KEITH HARING ROOM

The Center is proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2021 by presenting ENDURING CARE, a video program highlighting strategies of community care within the ongoing HIV epidemic. The Center will present the commissioned videos in the Keith Haring Bathroom on the second floor throughout the month of December.

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CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
“QUEER CITY: GAY LONDON FROM THE ROMANS TO THE PRESENT DAY” BY PETER ACKROYD
DECEMBER 7, 2021, 7 P.M. ET 

In “Queer City,” Peter Ackroyd looks at the metropolis (London) in a whole new way—through the history and experiences of its gay population. Ackroyd takes us right into this city, celebrating its diversity, thrills, and energy on the one hand, but reminding us of its very real terrors, dangers, and risks on the other.

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OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES PRESENTS:
NO ORDINARY MAN
DECEMBER 8, 2021, DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. ET SCREENING AT 7 P.M. ET

The Center, in partnership with Oscilloscope Laboratories, presents a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film “No Ordinary Man,” an in-depth look at the life and legacy of musician and trans culture icon Billy Tipton. Following the film please join us for a talk with directors Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt as well as a reception.

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THE BLACK OF CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET
DECEMBER 18, 2021
12-6 P.M. ET

Skip Amazon and the big box stores, and support Black & POC creatives for this year’s holiday giving! The Black of Center Holiday Market features local artists, creatives, and makers from the five boroughs, and beyond. Come learn, kiki, build community, and support Black owned business this holiday season at The Center!

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SECOND TUESDAY PRESENTS: HEARTBEAT OPERA’S MESSY MESSIAH (OPEN REHEARSAL)
DECEMBER 14, 2021 | DOORS OPEN 6:30 P.M. ET, PERFORMANCE 7 P.M. ET

Heartbeat’s annual opera drag extravaganza returns! After six joyful years of Halloween shenanigans, Heartbeat’s drag show moves to December and comes home for Christmas.

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