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NYC PRIDE 2016

The Rally is part of annual Gay Pride festivities in New York City

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

2015 NYC FOOD FILM FEST

AMC Empire 25
234 West 42nd St. between Seventh & Eighth Aves.
October 22-25, $49-$125
thefoodfilmfestival.com

Food and film go together like, well, dinner and a movie. The annual Food Film Fest takes it to the next level, showing films about food, accompanied by special talks and tastings. The 2015 event features more than two dozen short works, including several New York City, U.S., and world premieres. Among the tasty morsels are Nina Ha’s rap music parody Baby Got Kale, Barbara Zonzin’s Choco Thriller, Barbara Tranter’s Happy Goats Happy Cheese, Derek Klingenberg’s Serenading the Cattle with My Trombone, and Natasha Subramaniam and Alisa Lapidus’s animated fridge fight, Zergut. The festival takes place at the AMC Empire in Times Square, beginning October 22 ($89 / VIP $114) with “Tender: Stories of Love and Meat, which pairs four films with Texas BBQ from Kreuz Market, Kent Black of Black’s Barbecue, and Scott Morales of Taylor Café, pork tacos by Tortilleria Nixtamal, sliders from Schnipper’s, and potent potables from Iron Station, Black Rooster, and NY Distilling Co. October 23 ($99 / VIP $124) is the ever-popular “Food Porn Party,” with nine films, an appearance by Larry Caldwell, a VIP party by Public, ramen by Yosuke Sumida with Keizo Shimamoto, a vegetarian treat from Dirt Candy’s Amanda Cohen, and sweets from Archichef and Top Pot Donuts. On October 24 at noon (kids $23, adults $32, family packages $100-$125), “Eat Your Movies!” is a family event with six children’s films, food by Night Kitchen inspired by the films, treats from Fishing Creak Creamery and Robicelli’s, and kid-friendly food activities. On Saturday night ($99 / VIP $129), “Edible Adventure #13: Hungry for Love” consists of five films, a VIP party by David Burke Kitchen, food from Uncle Boons, Manna’s, chef Karl Palma, and Liddabit Sweets, and a matcha tea tasting. The culinary festivities conclude on October 25 at noon ($49) with “Restaurant Revival: Jodie’s Diner (1985-2014),” a screening of James Boo’s Nothing with Something: The Death of a Diner, with brunch prepared by Jodie Royston of Jodie’s Restaurant, the Albany, California, favorite that closed last year but is looking for a new home. Part of the proceeds from the festival benefit the Billion Oyster Project.