Name: Jake Dibeler
Start: 2026-08-24T20:00:00-04:00
Location: ANIMAL

As the birthplace of the modern Pride movement, New York City pulses with an unparalleled history and a fiercely diverse LGBTQ+ community that thrives in every borough. Here, queer culture isn't just a scene; it's woven into the very fabric of the city, influencing art, activism, and nightlife on a global scale.

You'll find your chosen family everywhere, from vital community hubs like The Center and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center to legendary nightlife spots. Grab a craft cocktail at VERS, catch a drag show at Rise Bar, or rock out at Rockbar NYC—there's truly a space for every vibe and every identity.

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Nerdy star student Luthando is on track for a normal academic year at her all-girls boarding school. But when the arrival of a new classmate ignites Luthando's hidden desires, it threatens everything she thought she knew about herself.

NewFest38 is the 38th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, running October 15-25, 2026. The lineup includes an opening night film and party, centerpiece films, and a closing night film and party. A virtual pass offers streaming access to select films and shorts programs from October 15-30, 2026, and members and patrons receive ticket discounts.

38th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, October 15-25, 2026, with in-person and virtual screenings.

Newfest Queer Film Festival

Monday night DJ set at ANIMAL. No cover, open 4PM-4AM.

Jake Dibeler

Music Production & DJing

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On Monday, August 24th at 8:00 PM, Monday night DJ set at ANIMAL. No cover, open 4PM-4AM.

Jake Dibeler at ANIMAL

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ANIMAL is a queer bar located at 307 Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, open late with hours from 4PM-4AM Monday-Friday and 2PM-4AM on weekends. This community-focused venue serves as a canvas for queer culture, hosting DJs, themed nights like CUIR gear parties and Bears Are Animals, and publishing ANIMAL PRINT, a queer cultural zine. The bar features daily happy hour, rotating DJ lineups, special events throughout the week, and hosts queer makers markets to connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

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