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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-50/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-51/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-5/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
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SUMMARY:The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm (except when noted). Discussions take place in The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library on the 4th Floor. \n  \nYou can join the Facebook group here. We’re a friendly group\, always open to new members. If you’d like\, you can just read the book and join us at The Center – we’d be pleased to meet you! If you have questions\, you can write to Doug at squirreltree@yahoo.com. \n  \nThis Month’s Book: \nStone Butch Blues \nby Leslie Feinberg \n1993\, 286 pages \nWe see the world through the eyes of Jess Goldberg\, a masculine girl growing up in the McCarthy era and coming out as a young butch lesbian in the pre-Stonewall gay drag bars of a blue-collar town. Stone Butch Blues evokes history and politics while portraying an extraordinary protagonist full of longing\, vulnerability\, and working-class grit. \nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/139569.Stone_Butch_Blues \nPDF AVAILABLE ON AUTHOR’S WEBSITE: \nhttps://www.lesliefeinberg.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Stone-Butch-Blues-by-Leslie-Feinberg.pdf
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/the-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-book-discussion-group-7/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072452Z
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-52/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072428Z
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-6/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
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SUMMARY:Queer Women Reading Whatever We Fancy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/queer-women-reading-whatever-we-fancy-4/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-53/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072429Z
UID:10031249-1774785600-1774800000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-7/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T072345Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of celebration\, empowerment\, and community as we honor Transgender Day of Visibility with a dynamic and affirming program centered on transgender leadership\, artistry\, and access. \n \nThe evening will mark the official opening of Transcendent Reflections: Where the Body Speaks\, a powerful exhibition featuring life-sized body mapping works by artists from the Transcend NYC program.  \n \nThe program will include: \n\nA panel conversation with the exhibiting artists\nResource workshops on name change processes and navigating trans-affirming healthcare\nLive performances\nDelicious food and community connection\nA special keynote address by Kim Watson from the Public Advocate’s Office\n\nThis gathering is more than a celebration—it is a commitment to ensuring that transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming individuals are seen\, supported\, and uplifted in every space. \n \nCome celebrate visibility\, voice\, and community with us. \nRegister
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/trans-day-of-visibility-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
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CREATED:20260210T072453Z
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UID:10031296-1775152800-1775160000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-54/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072429Z
UID:10031250-1775390400-1775404800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-8/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072454Z
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-55/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072430Z
UID:10031251-1775995200-1776009600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-9/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072454Z
UID:10031298-1776362400-1776369600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-56/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
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CREATED:20260123T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140401Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Lesbian Visibility Week Flag Raising and Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Center raises the lesbian flag as part of the nationwide kick-off for Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 (no ticket required). Afterwards\, you can join us for an intimate gathering featuring a light brunch and a dynamic panel discussion with members of the Sirens Women’s+ MC NYC. Together\, we’ll explore the history\, culture\, and lasting impact of lesbian and women bikers in New York City\, as well as their vital role in advancing visibility\, community\, and activism within the broader LGBTQ+ movement. \nTickets are required to attend the brunch and panel. \nIn collaboration with The Curve Foundation. \nRegister
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/lesbian-visibility-week-brunch-with-bikers/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072431Z
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-10/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20250819T172317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T192130Z
UID:10025517-1776798000-1776805200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm (except when noted). Discussions take place in The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library on the 4th Floor. \n  \nYou can join the Facebook group here. We’re a friendly group\, always open to new members. If you’d like\, you can just read the book and join us at The Center – we’d be pleased to meet you! If you have questions\, you can write to Doug at squirreltree@yahoo.com. \n  \nThis Month’s Book: \nThese Violent Delights \nby Micah Nemerever \n2020\, 480 pages \nWhen Paul and Julian meet as college freshmen in 1970s Pittsburgh\, they are immediately drawn to one another. Paul is sensitive\, artistic and agonizingly insecure\, incomprehensible to his working-class family. He views the wealthy\, charming Julian as his sole intellectual equal. Paul idolizes his friend’s magnetic confidence\, but their friendship spirals into an all-consuming intimacy. \nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49203397-these-violent-delights
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/the-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-book-discussion-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072455Z
UID:10031299-1776967200-1776974400@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-57/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072431Z
UID:10031253-1777204800-1777219200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-11/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260106T072511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T072228Z
UID:10030310-1777491000-1777498200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Queer Women Reading Whatever We Fancy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/queer-women-reading-whatever-we-fancy-5/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072455Z
UID:10031300-1777572000-1777579200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-58/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072432Z
UID:10031254-1777809600-1777824000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-12/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260113T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T172918Z
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SUMMARY:Big Gay Book Talk with Authors Brian Schaefer and Rob Franklin
DESCRIPTION:The NYC LGBT Community Center invites you to its Big Gay Book Talk on Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026\, featuring a conversation between Brian Schaefer and Rob Franklin regarding their acclaimed debut novels\, Town & Country and Great Black Hope. Moderated by Vanity Fair’s Chris Murphy\, the evening promises sharp insight\, cultural commentary\, and behind-the-scenes reflections from three voices at the center of today’s literary and media landscape. \n  \nTickets are available for $35 and include a copy of both novels; Town & Country and Great Black Hope. Both authors will sign their respective books after the conversation.  \n  \nItinerary: \n6:30 pm: Doors Open (seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis) \n7–8 pm: 1-hour book talk + Q&A \n8–8:30pm: 30 minutes of book signing \n  \nWith questions about the event\, please contact Brian Doyle\, The Center’s Director of Special Events & Corporate Partnerships\, at bdoyle@gaycenter.org.  \n  \nBrian Schaefer contributes regularly to The New York Times and has written for The New Yorker\, New York magazine\, and more. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Arts Journalism and was a finalist for the Livingston Award for International Reporting. He earned his master’s degree in creative writing from Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. He and his husband live in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Town & Country is his first novel. \n  \nA full description of “Town & Country” can be found here. \n  \nRob Franklin is the author of Great Black Hope\, which was published in June 2025. A national bestseller\, his debut novel was nominated for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize\, and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence — it was named a Best Book of the Year by TIME\, Vogue\, and NPR\, among others. His other recent work can be found in New York Magazine\, Cultured\, and Interview. A co-founder of Art for Black Lives\, Franklin holds a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from NYU’s Creative Writing program. He teaches writing at School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and edits fiction for Joyland.  \n  \nA full description of “Great Black Hope” can be found here. \n  \nChris Murphy is a writer and performer living in Brooklyn\, New York. Murphy is a staff writer at Vanity Fair\, covering entertainment and popular culture. He wrote the magazine’s November 2024 cover story on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo\, and hosts Universal’s official Wicked podcast\, now streaming on Peacock. He’s also appeared on CNN\, Hulu\, and ABC\, and prior to joining Vanity Fair\, he wrote for Vulture/New York magazine. As an actor\, Murphy has performed at Atlantic Theater Company\, Williamstown Theatre Festival\, Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, The Flea Theater\, 54 Below\, New York City Children’s Theater\, Theatre Row\, The Tank\, Joe’s Pub\, and Ars Nova\, where he was a 2023-2024 Vision Resident. As a comedian\, he’s performed in New York at The Bell House\, Caveat\, Club Cumming\, and Union Hall\, in Hollywood at the Netflix Is a Joke Fest\, and on The Real Housewives of New York City. He holds a B.A. in English from Princeton University. Follow him on social at your own risk @christress \nRegister
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/big-gay-book-talk-with-authors-brian-schaefer-and-rob-franklin/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-59/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-13/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-60/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
CREATED:20260210T072433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072433Z
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SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-14/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153136
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SUMMARY:Bob Kohler: A 100th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Goldes\, director of upcoming documentary "Bob's Queers\," in celebrating the life of community activist Bob Kohler. View archival items & rare footage\, and visit with Bob's friends!
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/bob-kohler-a-100th-birthday-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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