TRANS EVENTS☆ WEEKEND (5/12 - 5/14)

FRIDAY

6 PM | PORTALS: Honey I shrunk the queers

RSVP for location | 6 PM | Tickets

The night begins with FLASH MADNESS, a 6-8 tattoo and queer fashion happy hour with unique flash tattoos from artists @perpetualbel, a rack of unique gender transcendent artist created clothes from @versbk.nyc and merch from @alexxpeaches. Don't forget to get a raffle ticket to win offerings from these artists! Decorate yourself! 33 lower cost tickets available for those who join us before 7:30 for the happy hour.

Stay late for DJs, dancing, more tattooing and shopping, and a general raucous backyard hang.

8 PM | Now That's What I Call Fruitcake! Volume 69

East Village | Club Cumming | 8 PM | More Info | Tickets

The Cake Boys get MUSICAL! After a devastating lip sync scandal dropped them to the 69th spot, the Cake Boys are back to prove they are TOPs of the chart. With duets, special guests, and big div-O attitude, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, hear the Cake Boys serenade their way into your hearts...and holes.

8 PM | The 100th Annual Comedy Music Friendship Awards

Coney Island | Cony Island USA | 8 PM | More Info | Tickets

Music Of Curiosities launches our 2023 season at Coney Island USA with an epic showcase of talent, live music, comedy and performance art.

SATURDAY

1 PM | Doll Skill: Black Trans Femmes in Ballroom & Entertainment

RSVP for Location | 1 PM - 3 PM | More Info

Our next DOLL SKILL workshop by and for Trans women & femmes. The workshop will be led by @bhawksnipes who will be walking us through a discussion on the vital role of Black Trans femmes, non-binary & GNC folx in Ballroom & entertainment.

6:30 PM | Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking

Williamsburg | The City Reliquary | 6:30 PM | More Info

Drag! Music! Burlesque! The UC Zine with delicious take-home morsels! A post show backyard dance party!

7:30 PM | THE Str8 to DVD

Bed-Stuy | C'Mon Everybody | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Str8 to DVD is Brooklyn’s premiere drag-themed drag show, a show for performers to bring what they want to an audience ready to receive!

Started in 2016 by Qhrist Almighty, Sherry Poppins, and DJ Ten Yards with essential assistance from Heaven Ender, the show stands for stupid themed promo, impromptu duets, and the spirit of DIY.

9 PM | Hellfyre Gayla

East Williamsburg | 9 Bob Note | 9 PM | More Info | Tickets

CALLING ALL GAY NERDS you won’t want to miss this party with all of these sick performers!! And who knows, there might be a sexy cosplayer selling cute geeky merch. This event is at 9 Bob Note (Located in 3 Dollar Bill)*

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SUNDAY

8 PM | GLITCH Turns 2

Bushwick | Purgatory | 8 PM | More Info | Tickets

2 years of pure queer chaos! Sunday May 14th we celebrate 2 years of GLITCH and our move into a new home the best way we know how to party: SHOWS! Do not miss this special edition with drag, burlesque, cake, dancing, chaos! Invite everyone and wear your most euphoric party looks. See you at the Purgatory!

10 PM | Femme Top Open Set

Williamsburg | The Rosemont | 10 PM | More Info

This is going to be an open set, so everyone is welcome to come and show their art. So FEMME TOPS COME FORWARD!