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Other Fun Stuff
20% Theatre Company
Right now it is estimated that only 20% of working actors are women, and that the percentage grows even smaller when you look at directors, technicians and stage hands. The mission of the 20% Theatre Company is to reverse that trend by presenting “theatre through women-heavy casts, innovative cross-gender casting, and focusing on the voices of female playwrights while simultaneously tapping into the grossly under-represented population of female directors, producers, technicians, and designers. The 20% Company also welcomes and supports transgendered, transsexual, and gender-queer theatre artists.”
Alice Austen House
It’s unfortunate that more lesbians don’t know about Alice Austen, but a visit to her historic Staten Island house can change this. Even though her sexuality (tragically) isn’t really referred to at this museum, Austen is recognized by many to be the first lesbian photographer to actually photograph lesbians, in couples or in drag (and this was back in the 19th century!)
2 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island
Tel: 718 816-4506
www.aliceausten.org
Animal Crackers
These gals mix "the cracked out comedy of Eccentric Dance with the seductive art of Burlesque. Burlesque performers Miss Saturn, Pinkie Special and Darlinda Just Darlinda meet up with Harvest Moon to create side splitting, knee slapping, tongue in cheek entertainment that is The Animal Crackers." They'll give you a whole new appreciation of the hula hoop if nothing else!
Atomic Reading Series (1st Sunday of the month at Lucky 13 Saloon)
Spoken-word fans will appreciate this monthly reading series held at this straight, but dyke-positive punk/metal/alternative bar in Park Slope. Hosted by queer poet Cheryl B, the event kicks off at 7 p.m.
273 13th St.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
www.lucky13saloon.com
Barnard Zine Library
"Barnard's zines are primarily in the area of women's studies, featuring personal and political publications on activism, anarchism, body image, feminism, gender, parenting, queer community, riot grrrl, sexual assault, and other topics. They are created by women of color and NYC and other urban women. The term "woman" applies to anyone who self-identifies as such." The Library is part of the Barnard College Library.
http://www.barnard.edu/library/zines/index.htm
www.myspace.com/barnardzinelibrary
Big Apple Ranch
NYC’s LGBT Country Western Dance Association. They hold a weekly dance lesson and party every Saturday night at a dance studio in Chelsea. No membership required and newcomers welcome.
Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS)
Founded in 1991, CLAGS is “the first university-based research center in the United States dedicated to the study of historical, cultural, and political issues of vital concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities.” They offer regular (and very interesting!) public seminars and conferences.
Chicks and Giggles (Tuesday nights at Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction)
This weekly women’s comedy night isn’t necessarily a lesbian event, all the same these girls make us laugh.
34 Avenue A
New York
CineKink (monthly screenings at the Two Boots Pioneer Theater)
From the same gang that brings us the annual CineKink film festival, comes this monthly film screening series of kink movie showings. From Annie Sprinkle to bondage "how-to" movies, you'll find it here. Check their website for showings, usually followed by cocktails at a local gay or lesbian club.
155 E. 3rd St.
New York
www.cinekink.com/pioneer/
Drunken! Careening! Writers! (3rd Thursday of the month at KGB Bar)
“A reading series dedicated to the proposition that readings should be: excellent, well-read pieces that have at least one thing in them that makes people laugh (nervous laughter counts), and don't run more than 15 minutes each.” Hosted by lesbian playwright and author Kathleen Warnock, the show starts at 7 p.m. and often includes work by queer writers.
85 E. 4th St.
New York
CareeningWriters@aol.com
Dyke TV
Dyke TV, is the first (and only) cable access TV show by, for and about lesbians. Their work is now aired on more than 100 public access channels, but you can also see some of their productions at their website. Dyke TV also offers lesbians technical courses in television production in Brooklyn.
Film Forum
This non-profit cinema is considered the leading independent and repertory movie house in NYC. That's all fine and dandy, but what's especially nice is their films can often have an interesting queer bent. In June, 2008 for Pride month they even presented a fantastic lesbian film festival called "Sapph-O-Rama.”
209 West Houston St.
New York
www.filmforum.org
Gay and Lesbian Reading Group
Founded back in 1982 (!), this group meets on the second Thursday of the month at the LGBT Community Centre to discuss a gay or lesbian themed novel, play or work of non-fiction. Newcomers are welcome.
208 W. 13th St.
New York
http://jclarkmedia.com/gaybooks/
Gender Free Contra Dance
Contra is a very lively partnered dance that’s sort of a mix between a Celtic jig and traditional Quebecois dance. It’s an easy dance that can be learned pretty quickly. At Gender Free Contra, it’s same-sex couples all the way, but don’t feel shy to come on your own. Everybody changes partners throughout the evening to make it a more friendly event.
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
NYC’s one and only all-female flat track roller derby league. The Gotham Girls have five teams from Manhattan and the boroughs, including the Brooklyn Bombshells and the Queens of Pain. Tattoos, bruises, curses and body checking make this a night to remember.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Women’s Event
On the 4th Tuesday of every month, HRC hosts a women’s social networking event at the Stonewall Inn from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It’s free and all women are welcome.
53 Christopher St.
New York
www.hrcnewyork.org
Hypergender Burlesque
Calling themselves "post, neo-burlesque" these gals take performance to new heights. Total camp, sex and excitement, with interesting twists on gender and spectacle.
In the Flesh Reading Series (3rd Thursday of the month at the Happy Ending Lounge)
Hosted by erotic writer/editor Rachel Kramer Bussel at the appropriately named Happy Ending Lounge, In the Flesh is a night of readings by writers of all types of erotica, gay, straight and whatever falls in-between (make sure to check if one of my favorite lesbian bloggers, Marie Lyn Bernard, is on the ticket!)
302 Broome St.
New York
http://inthefleshreadingseries.blogspot.com/
Juvenex Spa
Cultures around the world have their various versions of the spa and Juvenex tries to take the best of all worlds here, blending Asian, European, and American spa remedies to create a whole. It is a beautiful, luxurious space and even nicer, it’s women-only from 7a.m.- 6p.m., seven days a week.
25 W. 32nd St., 5th floor
New York
Lavender Country and Folk Dancers
The umbrella organization for a variety of same-sex dance companies, from Contra to Country and Western to Ballroom.
Lavender Light Gospel Choir
Lavender Light Gospel Choir is dedicated to keeping alive the Black Gospel Music tradition in an environment supportive to members of the LGBT community, with a special ministry to Black Lesbians and Gays. Lavender Light holds two main concerts a year and performs at a number of community events.
Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps
NYC’s queer symphonic and marching band. Founded back in 1979, the Corps is one of the leading lesbian and gay musical organizations in the United States.
Lesbian Cinema Arts
“Since 1991, Lesbian Cinema Arts remains the only ongoing film series nationwide dedicated to showcasing films specifically for a lesbian audience. On the fourth Friday of each month (excluding July and August), Lesbian Cinema Arts presents genres of comedy, documentaries, drama, foreign films, shorts and works in progress.” The showings take place at the LGBT Community Centre.
Monday Night Burlesque at the Galapagos Art Space
“It's a smart, sexy, fun, and daring show with the best in New York burlesque. Every month you can see the likes of Mr. Murray Hill, The World Famous *Bob*, and Julie Atlas Muz strutting their stuff. Every week is a different show - each with its own bevy of beautiful burlesque girls (and occasionally boys too!).”
Doors open at 7 p.m.
70 N. 6th St.
Brooklyn
Murray Hill
Calling himself "the hardest working middle-aged man in show business", Hill is also the most successful drag king in New York. This comedian/entertainer/performer sold out his “Murray Hill Show” for three full years, can be seen in a recent video from the Gossip, has won tons of awards and just keeps on struttin’ in his polyester pants. He does several shows a week, so check out his site for more info on upcoming events.
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