Where to go and what to do

As the most colorful month of the year enters its third week, New York City continues to burst with opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, creativity and resilience.

Across the five boroughs, Pride celebrations invite New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on the community’s hard-won progress, while recommitting to the ongoing fight for justice and equality.

Whether you’re in the mood to slay the runway, cheer on drag or head to church, here’s your guide to navigating week three of NYC’s rainbowmania.

Saturday, June 14

Legends of Drag featuring the Red Ribbon Revue, Manhattan

The New York City AIDS Memorial is paying tribute to the holy mothers of the city’s LGBTQ community. Drag legends LaRitza DuMont, Stella D’oro, Coco LaChine, Ruby Rims and Simone will share the spotlight with the Red Ribbon Revue, a musical showcase of HIV-positive performers from across generations. “In this moment, visibility is resistance, and celebration is our superpower,” organizers said. The event is hosted by drag her-storian and nightlife goddess Linda Simpson. Tickets start at $25. 6 p.m. at the Church of the Village, 201 W. 13th St.

Sunday, June 15

“Cinderella Boy,” Brooklyn

“Cinderella Boy,” an enchanting new pop musical based on the award-winning novel by Kris Meister, is coming to Brooklyn for two special performances benefiting NYC Pride and the Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest nonprofit for homeless LGBTQ youth. Featuring a fabulous cast of gender-diverse performers, the show is both a tribute to trans joy and a reminder of the power of living one’s truth. “There’s absolutely something revolutionary in reminding queer kids that Happily Ever Afters do happen, and are deserved, and are worth fighting for,” the show’s composer and lyricist, Ryan H. Kerr, told the Daily News. Tickets start at $10, pay-what-you-wish available. Shows at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole St.

Everybooty 2025, Brooklyn

BAM’s beloved Pride celebration is back after a six-year hiatus. Everybooty 2025 will take over four floors of BAM Fisher to mark the month’s festivities with an “eruption of underground dance music, revelry, art, discourse and joy celebrating New York City’s vibrant and unstoppable queer community.”  The ode to queer nightlife will feature sets by DJ powerhouses Kim Anh and Michael Magnan, mind-expanding talks moderated by Viva Ruiz and Ora Wise and a marketplace highlighting queer artisans and vintage collectors. Tickets start at $25. 5-10 p.m. at BAM Fisher, 321 Ashland Place.

Monday, June 16

Yankees’ Legacy of Pride Night, The Bronx

The New York Yankees are hosting the Los Angeles Angels for their annual Legacy of Pride Night. In a pre-game ceremony, the team will honor this year’s recipients of the Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative, a program that awards $10,000 scholarships to five high school seniors who’ve demonstrated academic achievement and a strong commitment to LGBTQ equality. Part of the proceeds will benefit The Stonewall Inn Give Back Initiative and NYC Pride. Tickets start at $73 and include a rainbow-themed Yankees hat. Game begins at 7:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St. 

Tuesday, June 17

“Queen of New York” screening followed by Q&A, Manhattan

NYC’s unstoppable drag artist and activist Marti Gould Cummings is the subject of the delightfully inspiring documentary “Queens of New York.” The film follows Cummings in their historic quest to become the city’s first openly nonbinary council member. After premiering in 2023 as one of the highlights of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, the doc is now part of the city’s Pride celebrations — because drag has always been political, darling. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session featuring Cummings, who’s also a 2025 NYC Pride Grand Marshal. Free. Reservations required. 7 p.m. at Red Eye, 355 W. 41 St.

Wednesday, June 18

Muslim Pride Kickoff Party, Manhattan

Toronto’s groundbreaking celebration of diversity and creativity is coming to New York City for the very first time. Since its inception in 2021, Muslim Pride has provided a platform for LGBTQ+ Muslims to express themselves artistically and share their stories with the world. The two-day event will feature powerful performances, community love and a space where faith, identity and Pride can co-exist without compromise. “Muslim Pride NYC is an unapologetic celebration of queer and trans Muslim brilliance,” lead organizer Urvah Khan told the Daily News. Following the kickoff party, the main event will take place on Sunday, June 22. Kickoff party: Tickets start at $25. 6-9 p.m. at the Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St. Main event: Tickets start at $35. 4-7 p.m. at the NYC LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th St.

Pride Ball on the Highbridge Connector, The Bronx

Back for its third year, the Pride Ball on the Highbridge presents the city’s largest ballroom runway, offering members of the community a safe and sizzling space to express their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Co-sponsored by Destination Tomorrow — the LGBTQ community center of The Bronx — and council members Carmen De La Rosa and Althea Stevens, this gag-worthy event is giving joy, it’s giving love, it’s giving community, hunty. “We want NYC to know that Uptown and the Bronx are an important part of Pride in NYC, and there is a community up here for those who need it,” De La Rosa told the Daily News. Free. 1-5 p.m. at Highbridge Walkway. Entrances located at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 170th St. in The Bronx and at Amsterdam Ave. and 173rd St. in Manhattan.

Thursday, June 19

Queens at the Garden, Queens

“Queen of New York” and Pride Grand Marshal Marti Gould Cummings hosts an evening of eleganza extravaganza at the beloved Queens oasis “where people, plants and cultures meet.” The Queens Botanical Garden’s annual Pride event will feature DJ music, after-hours access to the garden and sickening drag performances by Nani Tsunami and Janae SaisQuoi. Bites and drinks will be available for purchase. $26 for non-members, $20 for members. 7 p.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

Friday, June 20

NYC Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Unapologetic: Our Celebration of Queer Black Love,” Manhattan

Pride meets Juneteenth in a celebration of queer Black love as part of St. John the Divine’s Iconic Pride programming. The world-renowned New York City Gay Men’s Chorus is exploring what it means to be Black and queer through soul-touching music and show-stopping style. In a sorry-not-sorry celebration of heritage, resilience and freedom, the event will feature Black chorus members sharing personal stories and singing songs about what Juneteenth means to them. Special guests include 2024 GLAM Award Entertainer of the Year Kizha Carr, and trans rights advocate and powerhouse vocalist Shea Diamond. Free. Reservations required. 8-9:30 p.m. at St. John the Divine Cathedral, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th St.

NYPL’s Annual Anti-Prom, Manhattan

Calling all prom kings, queens and everyone in between! The New York Public Library is hosting its annual summer celebration for young New Yorkers of all sexualities, gender identities and expressions. Along with a night of music, snacking and hanging out, this year’s Anti-Prom features a special fashion show by the students of the High School of Fashion Industries, and a performance of Bharatanatyam, the classical Indian dance known for its intricate movements, expressive gestures and rhythmic footwork. Open to ages 13-18; proof of age is required. Free. Reservations recommended. 6:30-9 p.m. at the NYPL’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave.

Saturday, June 21

Bronx Pride March and Festival

Pride is shining its true colors in The Bronx with two events highlighting the borough’s fierce LGBTQ community while amplifying the fight for equality nationwide. The Bronx Pride March will kick off the day’s activities before the party continues with a festival in the heart of the South Bronx. Hosted by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Olivia Lux, the festival will feature live performances, family-friendly activities, health resources and more. This year’s theme, “Our Existence Is Our Resistance,” serves as a reminder that the LGBTQIA+ community is surviving, thriving and taking up space in powerful ways. Free. March: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning from Bronx Borough Hall. Festival: 12-6 p.m. on Westchester Ave. between Brook and Bergen Aves.

Youth Pride 2025, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Youth Pride is back — and it’s better, bolder and brighter than ever. Teens and young adults are invited to a vibrant afternoon of joyful self-expression at the fourth annual Pride celebration created exclusively for LGBTQ New Yorkers and their friends, ages 11-19. Now in its new Sunset Park home, Brooklyn Youth Pride offers a drama-free, affirming space where young people can be themselves, connect with community and celebrate Pride in their own way. Enjoy free snacks in the teen lounge, dance to the beats of DJ Trini or head to the craft room to repurpose an old T-shirt with designs that reflect this year’s theme: “Rooting in Pride.” Free. Reservations required. 12-5 p.m. at 5-2-A Industry City, 33 35th St. 

Originally Published: June 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT