Name: Magnus & Friends
Start: 2026-09-09T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Rise Bar

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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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.

Chavela (Virtual Exclusive)

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.

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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A hard-partying New York City club promoter sees his whirlwind lifestyle upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had, in this Cannes sensation from Jordan Firstman.

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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.

Black Burns Fast

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

The second Wednesday of each month belongs to Magnus and an ever-changing lineup of queer and indie artists. It's the kind of night where you discover your next favorite song and the room's genuinely into what's happening on stage. 8:30 PM at Rise.

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On Wednesday, September 9th at 8:30 PM, The second Wednesday of each month belongs to Magnus and an ever-changing lineup of queer and indie artists. It's

The second Wednesday of each month belongs to Magnus and an ever-changing lineup of queer and indie artists. It's the kind of night where you discover

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Rise Bar is a premium gay bar located at 859 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Known for its spectacular drag performances and legendary drag brunches, Rise offers an electrifying nightlife experience with high-energy entertainment and themed events. The venue features a vibrant dance floor, craft cocktails, and extended late-night hours on weekends, creating an unforgettable party atmosphere in the heart of Manhattan.

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