The Rally is part of annual Pride festivities in New York City
Multiple locations
June 19-26, free – $160
www.nycpride.org
Last year’s NYC Pride celebration was giddy with delight because of the Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal throughout America. Things are expected to take a more somber yet angry tone this year in reaction to the horrific mass shooting in Orlando. In a letter posted on its website, NYC Pride co-chairs Maryanne Roberto Fine and David Studinski explain, “Some folks have asked if any of our events will be canceled for safety reasons. All events will continue to go on as scheduled. The reason for this is simple: we must never let those who wish to silence us win.” As always, the ticketed events are selling out fast, so you better act quickly if you want to shake your groove thang at some pretty crazy parties.
Sunday, June 19
Pride Luminaries Brunch, with special guests Edie Windsor, Judith M. Kasen, Thomas Duane, Brad Hoylman, Daniel O’Donnell, Daniel Dromm, and Corey Johnson, David Burke Kitchen, 23 Grand St., $50, 12 noon – 4:00
Monday, June 20
OutCinema, screening of Strike a Pose (Reijer Zwaan & Ester Gould, 2016) and after-party, SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd St., $25, 7:30
Tuesday, June 21
Family Movie Night: Toy Story (John Lasseter, 1995), hosted by Miss Richfield 1981, Pier 63, Hudson River Park, free, 8:30
Friday, June 24
The Rally, with a live performance by Bob the Drag Queen, hosted by Todrick Hall, Pier 26, Hudson River Park, free (VIP passes $40-$100), 7:00 – 10:00
Fantasy, with DJs Grind and Scott Martin and special secret performances, the Diamond Horseshoe, 235 West 46th St., $25-$75, 10:00 pm – 5:00 am
Saturday, June 25
VIP Rooftop Party, with DJs Paulo, Eddie Martinez, and Peter Napoli, Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th St., $45-$125, 2:00 – 10:00
Teaze, formerly known as Rapture on the River, exclusive party for women only, with DJs Samantha Ronson, Toni*K, and Tatiana and a live performance by Mya, Pier 26, Hudson River Park at Laight St., general admission $25, VIP $79, 3:00 – 10:00 pm
WE Party: Graffiti, with DJs Oscar Velazquez and Micky Friedmann, Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th St., $100-$140, 10:00 pm – 6:00 am
Sunday, June 26
PrideFest, street fair with music, food, merchandise, and live performances by Parson James and many others, hosted by Bianca Del Rio, Hudson St. between Abingdon Sq. & West 14th St., free, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The March, with grand marshals Jazz Jennings, Subhi Nahas, and Cecilia Chung, Lavender Line from 36th St. & Fifth Ave. to Christopher & Greenwich Sts., free, 12 noon
Dance on the Pier, with Ben Baker, Honey Soundsystem, Hoxton Whores, Alain Jackinsky, and Fergie, Pier 26, Hudson River Park at Laight St., $25-$160, 2:00 – 10:00 pm
Femme Fatale, with DJs Mary Mac, Citizen Jane, and Tatiana, Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th St., $25-$50, 4:00 – 10:00