In this New-York Historical Society talk, Columbia University history professor George Chauncey will discuss gay culture and politics in New York from the 1930s to 1970, analyzing how the gay community fit into the larger fabric of New York City during this era.
The event is being produced and hosted by Lois Thompson. The show features headliner Pat Brown and comedians Calvin Cato, Dana Friedman, Jay Jurden and Nica Russell. This free show at Branded Saloon will feature several LGBTQ comics from New York. The group will highlight works from their latest season. The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing outdoors at the Brooklyn Museum Plaza. Here are 10 LGBTQ Pride Month events happening in New York City this year. The NYC Pride March, PrideFest and Pride Island are among the most popular and well-known activities, but there are hundreds of other events throughout the month. Millions of people will take part in Pride Month festivities in New York City. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ community and the momentous Stonewall riots in 1969, kicked off on Wednesday.
