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CENTERLISTINGS April/May/June 2019 CENTERLISTINGS April/May/June 2019 The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center CENTER ARTS TUE, MAY 14, 7 P.M. 208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011 STONEWALL: A BUILDING. AN (Between 7th & 8th Aves.) & CULTURE UPRISING. A REVOLUTION gaycenter.org Author Rob Sanders and illustrator Jamey CENTER NATIONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE Christoph sit down with Lindsay Amer, the creative force behind Queer Kid Telephone Opened in 1990, the archive collects Stuff, to read and discuss “Stonewall: A Main: 212.620.7310 Building. An Uprising. A Revolution.” Main Fax: 212.924.2657 personal and organizational materials, and is open to all researchers, by Center Services Fax: 646.486.9381 appointment only. Information and TUE, JUN 11, 7 P.M. collection listings can be found at WE ARE EVERYWHERE: PROTEST, Building Hours gaycenter.org/archives. Email POWER, AND PRIDE IN THE HISTORY Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. [email protected] for appointments. OF QUEER LIBERATION Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Leighton Brown and Matthew Riemer, creators and curators of the massively PAT PARKER/VITO RUSSO CENTER LIBRARY popular Instagram account @lgbt_history, Think Coffee Hours take us through a photographic history of The Center’s lending library welcomes Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Queer Liberation Movement. Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. browsers and borrowers at the days and times noted in Center Listings. More information at gaycenter.org/library. EVENTS David Bohnett CyberCenter Visit gaycenter.org/boxoffice for show Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CENTER LIBRARY BOOK times, ticket sales and more information. Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. DISCUSSION GROUP A free, friendly group always open to new MON, MAR 11-APR 29 Pat Parker/Vito Russo Center Library members. “METANOIA: TRANSFORMATION Sat-Sun 12-4 p.m. THROUGH AIDS ARCHIVES AND TUE, APR 2, 8-10 P.M. ACTIVISM” Center National History Archive “ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE OF MY An exhibit of archival and activist By appointment. HEART,” memoir by Richard Goldstein. ephemera examining community-based Call 212.620.7310 Ext. 205. responses to the ongoing AIDS crisis in TUE, MAY 7, 8-10 P.M. the USA. “Metanoia” demonstrates that “LESS,” contemporary Pulitzer Prize- HIV/AIDS is a powerful agent of change winning novel by Andrew Sean Greer. and how transformation happens through community and activism. Holiday Observances SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES Memorial Day WED, APR 3, MAY & JUN TBD, 7 P.M. Mon, May 27 The Center’s first cultural program hosts NEWFEST AT THE CENTER presentations by notable figures in The Center and NewFest present our The building and all Center offices and the arts, academia and politics. Check ongoing film series, featuring narrative and programs are closed during the day; gaycenter.org/second-tuesday for the full documentary stories giving voice to those the building opens at 5 p.m. for evening schedule; $10 suggested donation. segments of our community often unheard. meetings. Film for Apr 3: “Wild Nights with Emily,” TUE, APR 9, 7 P.M. May & Jun films and dates TBD. $15. WHEN BROOKLYN WAS QUEER Important Community Dates Author Hugh Ryan discusses the never- THU, APR 4, 7 P.M. before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant THE TEMPEST NYC Pride March and forgotten queer history, from the This Shakespeare classic looks at desire, Sun, Jun 30 mid-1850s up to the present day. love and revenge at this special staged reading in partnership with the Public Theater’s Mobile Unit. Directed by Laurie Woolery. LGBTQ MON, APR 8, 6 P.M. AIDS VIDEO ACTIVISM: WOMEN AND COMMUNITY IFTAR MON, MAY 20 INCARCERATION As part of “Metanoia,” this series of short 6-9 P.M. films focuses on the stories, activism and struggles of women, particularly Break fast with an Iftar dinner MON, JUN 24, 6-10 P.M. Black women and women of color, who during the holy month of PIER 97, HUDSON RIVER PARK AT W 59 ST, NYC organized and became activists around Ramadan, hosted in partnership injustices facing incarcerated women. with organizations serving the Join The Center and an astounding collection LGBTQ Muslim community. A of restaurant partners and chefs for our official WED, APR 10, 6 P.M. kick-off to World Pride. Sip on seasonal cocktails room for prayer will be available. NEW YORK CITY OPERA PRIDE SERIES while you watch the sun set over the Hudson For more information, email PREVIEW [email protected]. River! Tickets and more information at New York City Opera presents a panel gaycenter.org/gardenparty. discussion and preview of its third annual 01 gaycenter.org 212.620.7310 LGBTCenterNYC Pride Series, featuring Pulitzer Prize- SAT, JUN 29, 4 P.M. high-school age, please notify winning librettist Mark Campbell. Get a THE CENTER’S OPEN HOUSE us beforehand by emailing sneak peek and learn about the creative Learn more about The Center and its [email protected]. process behind “As One” and the world offerings at this fun-filled day featuring premiere of “Stonewall.” community support, resources, music and CLOSED GROUPS more. MON, APR 29, 7 P.M. Intake required; call 212.620.7310 for more “METANOIA” EXHIBITION TOUR information. Free. Curators will lead a tour of the exhibition, ROOM 210 “Metanoia: Transformation through AIDS TUE, APR 30, MAY 28, JUN 25 Visit bgsqd.com for Archives and Activism.” They will discuss 6:30-8 P.M. the show and creative process behind it. event listings. [email protected] STEPPING STONES Stepping Stones hosts two groups FRI, MAY 31, 6 P.M. simultaneously: a parents’ discussion group OPENING OF “GAY IN THE USA: NY sponsored by PFLAG NYC, and a children’s LGBTQ COMMUNITIES OF THE LATE HOURS: TUE-SUN, 1-7 P.M. playgroup sponsored by member families. 80S-EARLY 2000S” (WORKING TITLE) Meetings are private to protect the privacy Social documentary photo exhibition by Check out the events calendar on the of the children who participate. Email Judy Luis Carle, a Puerto Rican photographer Bureau’s website for information about Sennesh at [email protected]. based in New York, whose body of work upcoming events: bgsqd.com. looks at the NYC LGBT communities of the EVENTS & WORKSHOPS late 80s-early 2000s. Exhibit runs through Jul, date TBD. SAT, APR 13, MAY 18 CENTER SERVICES 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. FRI, JUN 7, 6 P.M. KIDDING AROUND AT THE CENTER VIDEO OUT: SPEAK OUT MON-FRI 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. Video Out presents an evening of We’re inviting LGBTQ parents and their LGBTQIA+ storytelling that will address CENTER YOUTH kids (ages 8 and under) to party with us! MON-FRI 3-7:30 P.M. topics such as coming out, Stonewall and Themes change each month and offer the Resistance Movements. your kids a new world to explore, including CENTER FAMILIES crafts, activities and games; infant space, TUE, JUN 11, 7:30 P.M. snacks and refreshments. Full schedule NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG NEXT: and free registration at LAURA KAMINSKY & FRIENDS ON FAMILY PERMANENCY COUNSELING gaycenter.org/kiddingaround. STONEWALL The Center provides non-judgmental, 5 Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF), New affirming support as you navigate a child’s SAT, MAY 4 York Festival of Song and The Center coming out process and developing 10:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M. present this unique salon of contemporary identity. Short-term counseling is available THE LGBTQ FAMILY BUILDING EXPO songs by LGBTQ composers and librettists, for families with children ages 5 and up Hear from experts, providers, parents and curated by composer Laura Kaminsky. who are perceived to be or identify as youth as they offer guidance, resources lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender and personal stories to help you build THU, JUN 20, 6:30 P.M. nonconforming, queer or questioning. your family through adoption, alternative GOETHE-INSTITUT NEW YORK: QUEER Contact [email protected] or insemination, foster care or surrogacy. Also RESISTANCE call 212.620.7310. join for one-on-one consultations with This panel looks at the decades following doctors and lawyers, and dozens of family the 1969 Stonewall Riots that were DROP-IN GROUPS building organizations. characterized—at least in Europe and the Americas—by a continuous strengthening No intake required. of the LGBTQ emancipation movements. CENTER RECOVERY MON, APR 8 FRI, JUN 28, 1 P.M. 6:30-8 P.M. The Center offers the only New York State, QUEER ANGA: TRANS DAY OF ACTION ON THE ROAD TO PARENTHOOD OASAS-licensed, outpatient substance use Join Queer Anga and The Center at a pre- Learn about the many paths to parenthood treatment programs designed specifically rally in preparation for the 15th Annual Trans including adoption, alternative insemination, for LGBTQ people 13 and older. We accept Day of Action. surrogacy and foster care. We address legal, Medicaid and private insurance (CIGNA, medical, financial and timing questions, plus GHI, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, TUE, JUN 25, 7:30 P.M. the transition to parenthood and what it’s Value Options and CHCS) plus out-of- NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG: like to be a new parent. network reimbursement and sliding scale MANNING THE CANON payment options. Services are confidential. NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier, MON, APR 29 Contact [email protected]. pianist, leads a stellar quartet of vocalists in 6:30-8 P.M. this celebrated musical portrait of life, love PLANNING PARENTHOOD THROUGH EN RECUPERACIÓN CON RECURSOS and loss in the world of gay men. SURROGACY Manejo de caso para ayudarle con los This group is for those considering, or recursos necesarios para continuarle WED, JUN 26, 7 P.M.
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