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Queer NYC: The Hottest Pride Happenings Around The City

As Pride weekend approaches at the end of June, celebrate by wrapping up the month with the hottest happenings around NYC!

DRAG BRUNCH at Gansevoort Meatpacking-June 23rd

Keep the weekend’s pride spirits at a high at the Ganesvoort Meatpacking Drag Brunch on June 23rd! Be ready for a glamorous evening of celebrations featuring a live DJ and extravagant performances by Nicky O, Victoria Holiday, and Beau Gotier. Arrive in your most dazzling outfit that celebrates your personality and makes you feel fabulous! Pride Brunch seatings will be from 12:30 - 3PM, subject to availability. Enjoy exquisite drag performances throughout the afternoon, ending at 4PM.

Cannakiki at Gotham-June 28th

Preparation is key to a lively weekend full of good vibes. With Gotham’s annual Pride Kickoff Party returning, swing by their CannaKiki from 5-8PM to gather your essentials for an amazing Pride weekend in the ideal city of New York. Indulge in paint, pins, rhinestones, manicures, giveaways and more to get the ultimate customization of your pride survival kit! Celebrate with LGBTQ+ leaders in the community and dance your heart away to music DJed by FASHION.

Infused Sno-Cones and Photo Opp with Trixie Mattel at Gotham-June 29th

New York City summer heat is no joke. To help combat it, at their store on 3 E 3rd St., Gotham will be distributing cannabis-infused sno-cones to refresh from the sun on Pride Parade Saturday. Starting at 4 PM on June 29th, guests can also snap a photo with the iconic drag queen, makeup guru, home renovation connoisseur, and 'Skinny Legend' herself, Trixie Mattel, with the purchase of a curated Deluxe 'Bag of Trix'. A variety of special edition gummies for Pride, prerolls, and other goodies will be included in the limited edition Gotham x Trixie Mattel tote, which is autographed by Trixie in her trademark pink. 

Not Your Standard Bingo: PRIDE Edition, Weekly on Sundays

Hosted by The Standard Grill, Bingo nights led by prominent LGBTQ+ icons will be held every Sunday at 10PM. As costumes are not mandatory, they are highly, highly recommended to let your true self shine and partake in the fun of Pride! Upcoming events include Pool Party Bingo on June 23rd, and PRIDE Bingo on June 30th starting at 9PM. 

Hotel: 'Get A Room, Give a Room' PRIDE package

In honor of pride month, each night you stay at The Standard, Highline, a night of shelter is provided by the Ali Forney Center to the youth LGBTQ+ community in need. To book, click the link Here and use code PRIDE.

'Fresh & Fruity' Cocktails for Pride

Take a visit to The Standard’s, La Plaz, or The Beirgarten to experience the best vibes and indulge in two specialty “Fresh & Fruity” cocktails featuring Supergay Vodka, where $1 from each drink sold gets donated directly to the Ali Forney Center.

Standard Shop: The Pride Tee x Jacques Agbobly

Celebrate PRIDE with the exclusive tee from The Standard x Jacques Agbobly. This vibrant print honors the spirit of 'togetherness,' perfectly timed for Pride month. Get yours HERE."

Body Beautiful Brunch with Essa Noche 

Essa Noche and the girls are bringing down the house with the ultimate Body Beautiful Brunch at La Plaz! Essa and the girls are giving gag-worthy performances that will be sure to get the  PRIDE juices flowing on Sunday, June 30th.

Seating begins at 1:30PM, show begins at 2:00PM 

Le Bain: June Lineup

Enhance your summer with breathtaking skyline views and delightful cocktails at Le Bain, located on the rooftop. Check out the June programming schedule below:

June 14th- 10PM Midnight Request Line x Fake & Gay

June 16th- 2PM Diamond Life Juneteenth Celebration 

June 22nd- 10PM Alan Braxe

June 28th- 10PM Chaka Khan Hacienda PRIDE 

June 29th- 10PM Susanne Bartsch PRIDE 

June 30th- 3PM-3AM Occupy PRIDE Feat. Occupy The Disco, Jadalareign & Dee Diggs