Clarissa (International Centerpiece)

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Adapted from Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, a wealthy woman preparing for a party and a young soldier haunted by trauma confront the lingering weight of their pasts in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Aubin: Virtual Exclusives

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

1:00 AM

Four legacy short films from Aubin Pictures, available to stream exclusively. A chance to revisit a body of queer short filmmaking that rarely gets a wide audience, all from the comfort of your own couch.

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Chavela (Virtual Exclusive)

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

10:00 AM

Exclusive interview and performance footage from 1991 capture Chavela Vargas in her own words: a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her extraordinary life into being.

Community Focused

Aubin Pictures 30th Anniversary: Screening + Conversation (Virtual)

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

10:00 AM

Celebrate three decades of Aubin Pictures with a virtual screening and conversation, plus four legacy short films from the studio available to stream exclusively. A look back at the work that helped shape queer storytelling on screen, and a chance to hear the stories behind it from the people who made it.

Karaoke

Before I Do

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

9:30 PM

John Michael invites his closest friends to a cabin in the Berkshires to celebrate his marriage. But soon, old flames, new secrets, and a competitive round of Meryl Streep karaoke threaten the group's dynamic.

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An Evening With Cynthia Nixon (Voice & Visibility Award) + the Gilded Age Conversation

Monday, October 19th, 2026

8:00 PM

Join us for an evening with NewFest’s 2026 Voice & Visibility Award recipient Cynthia Nixon.

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Corpus

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

7:30 PM

Two party boys arrive at an upstate New York mansion for an unexpected evening of sexual abandon and supernatural horrors in this ode to the queer underground of the ‘90s.

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Sin Pelos en la Lengua (18+): Hablemos de nuestros miedos

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

6:30 PM

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

As Halloween approaches, gather for an honest conversation about the fears we carry—real and imagined. This Spanish-language discussion circles around what scares us, how we're learning to face those fears, and the stories we tell ourselves. A safe, judgment-free space to share what you're working through and how you're getting stronger.

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Long Island Transgender Experience (lite)

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

LITE is a weekly gathering for trans folks 18+ on Long Island—a space designed for community, support, and genuine connection. Show up, be yourself, and spend an evening with people who get it.

Community Focused

Intuitive Interpretation: A Tarot Workshop

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop

Aquarius Moon Tarot is leading an all-levels workshop designed to deepen your connection to your intuition through tarot. Whether you're picking up a deck for the first time or you've been reading for years, this is a chance to explore what the cards can teach you about trusting yourself.

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Commando

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Time TBD

HUSH

Commando is HUSH's weekly Wednesday party with a clear dress code: come in your gear and let it do the talking. The room leans into leather, harness, and fetish culture, with a crowd that takes the theme seriously and makes it easy to feel at home. Expect a lively dance floor and a relaxed, unpretentious night in Hell's Kitchen.

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Kocky Bingo with Kamila Kockman

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

Boxers NYC

Wednesday nights belong to Kamila Kockman's bingo — the Fire Island superstar keeps the energy high, the prizes flowing, and the crowd coming back. Grab the 2-for-1 happy hour until 9pm, then settle in for a night of drag bingo that doesn't feel like work. Get lucky, win the jackpot, and see why this midweek reset is a community favorite at Boxers NYC.

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Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Adult Support Group

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get it, this judgment-free group meets every Wednesday evening, facilitated by Brooklyn Community Pride Center staff. Some sessions may be held via Zoom with registration required — contact tgnc@lgbtbrooklyn.org for details or alternate ways to join.