Arts and Cultural Programs
Pornceptual presents Precipice
Free with RSVPPrecipice is an NYC pre-party that moves to the rhythms of the night. It’s a place to joyfully think with queer and trans artists, DJs, and night-life makers and […]
Trans Day of Visibility Market
In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, The Center invites you to a one-of-a-kind experience at our TDoV Market, celebrating Trans creatives and small business owners.Shop handmade crafts, original art, […]
The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Book Discussion Group
The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library book discussion group sponsored by The LGBT Center in NYC meets in person and/or via Zoom (in person encouraged) on the first Tuesday of the […]
Whitney x The Center: Artist as Experimenter
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Center April 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2 Friday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Whitney How do contemporary artists push boundaries, explore new materials, and invent new concepts? This series of art appreciation workshops will examine how artists experiment with materials, processes, and ideas, inspired by artwork […]
We, the Collective Film Screening
“We, the Collective” is a short-form documentary that explores the contemporary Black and brown LGBTQ+ nightlife ecosystem in New York City as a means of social and economic mobility for patrons, nightlife organizers, and activists.As the film highlights specific individuals who have found themselves at the intersection of the nightlife scene and the reclaiming of space, […]
Second Tuesday presents: Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
The Center is proud to present a lecture and conversation with Elyssa Goodman, the author of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City.About Glitter and ConcreteFrom journalist and drag historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman, an intimate, evocative history of drag in New York City exploring its dynamic role, from the Jazz […]
Whitney x The Center: Artist as Experimenter
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at the CenterApril 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2Friday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. at the WhitneyHow do contemporary artists push boundaries, explore new materials, and invent new […]
Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater
Our Staging Pride 2024 cohort proudly presents, Definitely on Your Gaydar, directed by Amy Ackerman and Kevin Smith Kirkwood! Come support our amazing students as they put on a queer […]
Whitney x The Center: Artist as Experimenter
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at the CenterApril 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2Friday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. at the WhitneyHow do contemporary artists push boundaries, explore new materials, and invent new […]
12th Annual Rainbow Book Fair
RSVP encouragedThe Rainbow Book Fair is back! For our 12th Fair, the theme is “Count Us In!” We’ll be facing crucial Presidential and Congressional elections in 2024, and too often LGBT people have been counted out as a political and cultural force. This year, we’re saying Count Us In! As usual, we’ll be spotlighting major […]
Rainbow Book Fair: Readings
12:30-1:00Bold Strokes Books ShowcaseModerated by Anne ShadeMorgan Adams Melissa Brayden Mary P. Burns Maggie Fortuna 1:00-1:30 University Press of KentuckyJonathan CorcoranSerkan Görkemli1:30-2:00Nan CampbellJessica Max SteinSarah SaraiBruce Whitacre2:00pm Felice Picano 3:00pm Torrey Peters