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A dance-theater piece by Noa Covelo A woman defies the law. Her crime: placing flowers on her brother’s body. Now, confined to a cave—real or imagined—she unravels through memory, movement, and ritual. Her body resists, remembers, pleads, and transforms. Ritual of Resignation is a minimalist solo work blending contemporary dance and physical theater. It is a soft act of rebellion, a mourning without permission, and an offering to the ungrievable.
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Picturesque, in the hilly woodsides of Upstate New York lies the Chateau du Comme. Nestled beneath boughs of American chestnuts and serenaded by the songs of sparrows. In this Eden, the collective, intraprospectors of the American zeitgeist: Burnt Toast, engaged their minds, bodies, and very souls in the pursuit of the ultimate comedic experience. This curation of short scenes, vignettes, and musical reprieves, postulates the matriculation of decades of experience in the American theatre, based on the most recent and cutting edge theories of performance, to bring to Frigid New York, for a single weekend, the most daring and damning sketch show of all time. This chimaera, this amalgam from which there can, forever, be only a before and an after, presents a collective experience of euphoria, of laughter. It is the calm and the scent of a numbing side body: a stroke. It is Burnt Toast. Indulge yourself – satiate your superego and stroke your id – by coming to this performance May 29th, 30th and June 1st at 7pm. Come children, for $15 you can become the ideal self, and renaissance your damn mind.
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Step into a world of Music, Dance, Comedy, Burlesque. The cool. wild and wonderful. Dress Up, dress Downtown or come as you are for a slice of NYC nightlife like no other. Co-Hosted by dazzling Dara Jemmott (crowned Winner, NJ Statewide Funniest Fest) and gregarious Gregory Levine (Travel Channel & Emcee - Guilty Pleasures) since June 2023.
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FRIGID Nightcap: Club Exile Friday, May 30, 2025 | 10:30 PM | Under St. Marks Theatre Welcome to Club Exile—a late-night lounge for the banished, the displaced, the defiant, and the divine. This month, NYC’s weirdest and wildest variety show gathers the outcasts, the cultural renegades, the beautifully unclaimed, and anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong. From cabaret ballads to chaotic drag creatures, sideshow magic to queer pop bangers, Club Exile is an unapologetic celebration of survival, transformation, and radical self-invention. Expect the unexpected: drag, burlesque, music, stand-up, performance art, and true variety in every sense of the word. Hosted by Iman Abdul and Colette, this show promises velvet ropes, barbed wire, no borders, and no rules—just vibes. $15 tickets include a complimentary glass of wine Livestream tickets available for $10 Come for the chaos. Stay for the communion.
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Every month, we remix current events to imagine what a slightly altered world could look like. Five brand-new radio plays, written with inspiration from the news, featuring a rotating cast and creative team, exploring alternate presents. The results range from the absurdly wacky to the poignantly reflective, from apocalyptic to aspirational—but they’re always clever, fun, and inspired. It's the news—only better.
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The show continues every Tuesday at 9:30 PM EST!At The Open Mic at FRIGID New York the focus is the stage! Sign-ups get 7 minutes to try anything in one of the most supportive rooms in New York City. Whether it’s a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community. Open Mic FAQs
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A night of experimental comedy with New York's Funniest Stand-Up 2022 winner Daniel Simonsen. Come watch the Norwegian build material as he works both scripted and completely unscripted. As seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “One to watch” Time Out “Brilliantly offbeat” Guardian “Exceptionally funny” Village Voice **** Times **** Time Out **** Skinny **** Fest
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*** A “Time Out New York” Pick *** Host Lauren LoGiudice (“fierce” - The New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedians to create a comedy experience for those who don't fit the mold. Whether you feel alone being the misfit of the family or of the world at large, this Time Out New York recommended variety show will make you feel you belong.
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Questionable Advice is New York City's best live comedy show, where the only thing more unpredictable than the laughs is the off-the-cuff advice! This top-rated touring comedy event features a panel of hilarious, quick-witted comedians answering real audience questions live — from the timeless pineapple on pizza debate to the madness of dating apps, family holiday disasters, work-life chaos, and more. No topic is too weird, too big, or too small. Whether you’re looking for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, an unforgettable night out, or a unique live entertainment experience, Questionable Advice delivers nonstop laughs, audience interaction, and a one-of-a-kind comedy show you won’t want to miss
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Welcome to Electric Moon Cabaret, where sultry meets edgy in a provocative fusion of glamour and grit. Our cabaret is your playground for the night, where every performance is a bold blend of seductive allure and rebellious energy. A place where the performers are hotter than your last Tinder date and you can slip into something that says, “I’m here to play,” get ready for a night that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Electric Moon Cabaret is quite the adventure—and yes, we have been known to break a few hearts along the way.
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Sketch Duo, Honey Drop It, Is debuting all new sketches (and even a video if you can believe it) with some of the best stand-ups in New York City!
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We come to this basement… for sketch comedy. To laugh, to cry, to overshare. That indescribable feeling when the lights barely dim. And we go somewhere we’ve never been before— into the twisted minds of hot people burdened with perfectly symmetrical eyebrows and disturbing childhoods. Not just entertained, but somehow reborn.. Together. Dazzling characters. Questionable wigs. Unlicensed sound cues. Somehow, heartbreak (and assplay) feels good in a place like this. And stories feel perfect and powerful. Because here, they are. Featuring: The MARVELOUS Frank The INCREDIBLE Anye The AMAZING Brian The EXTRAORDINARY Amanda The REMARKABLE Milo and Hayden.
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Performance artist Laughlin Artz brings his own unique brand of pride to this one-night-only celebration of life in the queer lane. No holds barred, all bets are off! Adult content.
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When Regina Guzman is diagnosed with Early On-set Alzheimer's, her wife Miranda, and their two daughters Charlie and Laura, must come to terms with their new reality. As the disease progresses, secrets long forgotten come to light. With every year passing, Regina loses track of her reality, even becoming aware that the audience is watching her. With no cure in sight, all they can do is learn how to cope with watching someone they once knew, turn into a shell of herself. Is their family strong enough to survive this disease? Or will the figurative and literal fires be enough to tear this once semi-peaceful family apart?
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Sibling paranormal investigators Creep and Dani take on what seems like a routine ghost hunt at the infamous Belvoir Manor. But when they uncover a presence far more powerful and demonic than they expected, they must rely on ancient rituals and their chaotic sibling dynamic to survive the night. Written & Dir. by Reese Carmen Villella Assistant Dir. Edie Turquet Stage Manager William Owen Lights by Kaya Trefz Sound by Micah Carlsen Featuring Nani Lin, Carter Williams, and Mincy Barbosa
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Adam Wade, the 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, creator of the #1 Best Selling Audible Original 'You Ought To Know Adam Wade' and from TV’s 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'Girls' returns to Under Saint Marks Theater! This monthly storytelling show will feature three to four different stories from Adam’s extensive catalog. No two shows will be the same. Come and see this New York Times, Time Out New York, and CBS critics’ pick LIVE on stage in New York! A different special guest storyteller will begin each show. “Mr. Wade is an enchanting storyteller.” – The New York Times “Wade is expressing not just our inner misfit but our inner small-town kid.” – The New Yorker “He’s completely vulnerable. When he goes on stage he brings only himself. People instantly fall in love with him.” – George Dawes Green, the founder of The Moth “Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform his coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope.” – Audible
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As a queer and trans Italian American, Summer Minerva retraced her queerness and her Italianness back to her grandmother’s southern Italian land, where she discovered the presence of a 3rd gender figure known as a femminiello, a revered figure in Neapolitan folk culture with its origins in pre-Christian goddess worship. In this multi-medium performance, Summer embodies a femminiello, in one of their most important societal roles: mystical caller of Italian bingo. With each number that the femminiello calls at random, a different theatrical experience ensues. A folk dance? A heartwarming story? A competition for best spinster? There may even be a wedding... Femme In Yellow comes on the heels of Summer's sold out NYC Premiere of her award-winning feature documentary Summer Within.
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Tune into Poster Boys! The hit reality show where transmasc contestants compete for the coveted prize of an immediate legal gender and name change on all documents – passport, birth certificate, even library card. The contestants go through challenges, presenting their lives and memories to convince the audience to vote for them as the winner, exploring the connections and conflicts across the vast trans community, and the dangers of selling out for cisgender approval in this interactive, farcical dark comedy from playwright Leo Layla Díaz and director Hannah Marie Pederson.
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Haus of Dylan is an hour of high-energy storytelling, musical-comedy. Dylan is a classically trained pianist turned unhinged gay musical comic. His hour is injected with songs, personal anecdotes, even acrobatics. Dylan talks about growing up with a gay twin, racial identity, getting bullied in school, and screaming at your therapist. All woven together by jaunty musical themes. By the end of the show he will be drenched in sweat and with any luck, so will you.
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Mary & The Shelleys is a Trans-Punk Horror Extravaganza created by writer-performer L.X Moon with music inspired by Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cramps, Misfits, The Cure, Mazzy Star, and many more. Come jam with Mary, freshly reanimated in a backwater Texas laboratory, as she wanders/is chased from town to town searching for clues from her past. Down and out, she’s taken in by Igor, the proprietor of a seedy “monster bar." There, a suave vampire-greaser sweeps Mary off her feet with their thirst for blood and adrenaline, but Mary soon wonders if she is also being drained of her passion, curiosity, and her self-worth. This show is BY Trans folks, FOR Trans folks, embracing ALL. Mary & The Shelleys roars loud and proud while offering viewers safe haven, a call to arms, and a celebration of the weird, the strange, the Queer!
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Doors open at 7:30 for drinks and mingling, curtain at 8:00pm. Welcome to Mildred Springs! A quaint city in the vague Northeastern United States. A city not unlike other cities. Join us while the bold and the beautiful citizens of Mildred Springs live the days of their lives. Some might be young and restless. Some might be doctors working at Sacred Corpuscle Memorial, a general hospital. But they've all got one life to live. Join us as their world turns. Join us as their guiding light leads them on their constant search for tomorrow. Join us as they hang on to the edge of night and you will be transported to another world. The world of It's Getting Tired Mildred. But make sure you join us for their continuing stories. Set in the 1980’s, known for riding the line between camp and loving homage to the soap opera genre, and featuring a dynamic cast of the indie theatre pros, IT’S GETTING TIRED MILDRED hooks audience members to come back month after month to see what happens next. Each episode of IT’S GETTING TIRED MILDRED is performed only once! Formerly a late-night hit... Now daytime moves from late-night to primetime! Now at Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place.
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Calvin S. Cato (Netflix, Vice Media, WIRED Magazine) has gone on a lot of dates, but wonders “Is it all worth it?” He’ll explore the answer with an hour of comedy, music, and salacious stories that span from painfully virginal to dangerously lusty. With Leslie Goshko (New York Times, Tru TV, NPR) on piano punctuating these humorous overshares, you’ll leave the show laughing and feeling better about your life choices.
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NOW THE SPANGLISH AFFAIR OPEN MIC IS HAPPENING MONTHLY. WE ARE INTRODUCING THEMES TO SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY! June: Daddy Issues - PART OF QUEERLY FESTIVAL July: A French Affair Aug "Cuando Calienta el Sol" – Summer Party Sep "Vuelta al Cole – 2000s Edition" Nov "Friendsgiving from Abroad / Gracias, Amigues" Dec "Something from Abroad" Holiday Party and Fundraiser – Nacimiento Core If you want to perform please fill out this form and attach a screeshot of your ticket purchase: Click here We are excited to provide a safe space for artists to explore and share their art in front of a live audience. If there's something you've always wanted to do, this is a space for you to do it! While our company focuses on Spanish and Spanglish content, this is not a requirement for your piece, so if you're someone with art to share, this space is for you. Here are some ideas for types of performers we're looking for: singers, dancers, comedians, performance art, burlesque, act, visual artists, clowning, spoken word, poetry. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! We have 8 available spots which will be filled first-come first-serve. You will be contacted via email to confirm your spot. If you're not able to be included in the pre-selection, there will still be 2 spots available on the day of to sign up. All the proceeds from this show will go towards paying the crew and theater for providing us with the space. All performers & audience members must pay an admission ticket. All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine!
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On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations wraps big ideas in focused stories about Ella’s pets, offering glimpses of her human family and life in her place of birth, Transylvania, Romania. With her dark humor and heart, Ella takes audiences from her childhood under communist rule, to her present quirky experiences in East Harlem, using her dog and cat as reference points. Content Warning: This show contains dark humor, discussions about death, and rape. This show is not recommended for children. The cast will feature Ella Veres and her companion dog, Pandele, who said she's in it not for fame, but to pay her vet bills. Rosamunda, her cat, was asked to perform but declined. She’d rather lounge under the sofa than be in the limelight. “Being from Transylvania, is expected of me to be creepy, so I oblige, from time to time, albeit not in Hollywood style,” said Ella Veres, lead performer and director of On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations. “The war in Ukraine riled my memories up, and urged me to point out how much there is to lose.” The performance will run approximately one hour. Each show is a different iteration. Ella Veres is an independent performer and writer who has been active in the New York City cultural community since 2001. Her work has been presented at the Immigrant Theater Festival, Galapagos Art Space, Manhattan Theater Source, IWAS,The Field, Theater for the New City, The Moth, Stage Left, Bowery Poetry Club, Chashama, and her present incubator, Fountain House Gallery. For several years she focused on her visual art, but in 2022, serendipity made her act in Stories From My Mother at the Theater for the New City, and thus reminded her how lovely it is to be in front of a live audience. Her current solo storytelling show, On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations, was shaped during her 2023 Fountain House Gallery summer residency on Governors Island and in Adam Wade’s Magnet Theater Solo Workshop, and premiered successfully at the 2024 NYC Fringe Festival.
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Rife with jealousy, betrayal and most importantly, yearning, The Gay Social Network is a scathing review of the current state of affairs as told from the perspective of one woman pretending to be two gay boys. Everyone who watched The Social Network could tell Mark and Eduardo were in love with each other. While David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin shied away from the homo eroticism that was palpable to the viewers, this show will not. Justin Timberlake will make an appearance too! And yes of course, there will be SONG AND DANCE!
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Join us on Juneteenth for a special screening of of SEX GODDESS. Join pop star Rayna at the listening party for her new album SEX GODDESS. Performed and written by award winning composer, Riel Reddick-Stevens, produced by House and Body; SEX GODDESS is a solo theatrical mixtape that follows Rayna, an emerging singer at the listening party for her new album. While sharing her album, Rayna takes her audience on the journey of one long, wild night that changed her career and perspective forever. SEX GODDESS uses Hip Hop/ R&B music, comedy and heightened storytelling to explore the relationships between power, bodily autonomy and sense of self in a patriarchal world and business. Please note that this is a screening and not a live performance.
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Drag History Hour presents a special set of performances for the 2025 Queerly festival! Taking you through a queer journey inside the undertold history of the Harlem Renaissance, join host Bertha Vanayshun and her fabulous cast for a historical and fantastic night!
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GxDLY — A night of dynamic performance featuring transgender and non-binary artists reclaiming their divinity and telling their stories of power, magic, sexual reclamation and resilience. Witness the divine in every form as these celestial beings take the stage. Join The Kinky Kafe for a celebration of Godliness beyond the binary.
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Your new favorite uncle sits you down in the park to talk betrayal, authoritarianism, and the perils of putting all your eggs in one basket. Experimental theater, dance and drag collide in a no-holds-barred extravaganza of camp, earnestness, and awkwardness as a ski ballet champion survives the collapse of the Berlin wall and wonders if he is man enough to ever love again. Presented by Denver-based Amuse Bouche Company, Disko Boy features disabled drag artist Hans L’Adida (Sheila Klein) and is directed by Masha Mikulinsky. Sporting his signature tracksuit and fueled by probiotics and vollkornbrot, Hans L'Adida thirsts for true love only to be thwarted by seemingly endless heartbreak. Join the über suave Hans L’Adida as he takes exponentially bigger risks on the search for victory.
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This unique and dynamic autobiographical coming-of-rage show by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma, directed by David James Parr, is a life-affirming, irresistibly funny, and profoundly moving story chronicling the journey of self-discovery of an Indian American Drag queer performer living in NYC, struggling to find peace with his roots, his identity, and his desire for love and success. The play pays homage to the "boy-meets-girl" Bollywood tradition by reenacting popular pieces in the form of drag acts, as Chetan undergoes a figurative and literal transformation to shake off the "curse" and finally meet his true self. The show is produced by Tommaso Cartia & Boundless Theater - an NYC independent theatre production.
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When tasked with creating an AI that can control people’s behavior, a narcissistic programmer starts to doubt the consciousness of others. Meanwhile, his trans sister doubts her own consciousness in a world that rejects her. Reality Check is their struggle to reconnect with each other - and with their own humanity - before they accidentally start an AI apocalypse.
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History Repeats. That's a phrase Everett Hart from The Force of the 19th precinct knows well. His boss has driven it home that history repeats, which includes some "rebellion" that needs to be squashed. He also knows well from his time in the reformatory as a child that it can and will be squashed. He was showing signs of "gender betrayal", better to nip it in the bud and be done with it. When Everett is sent to investigate a site suspected of illegal "indecent" activity, he discovers The Underground- a secret haven for the queer folks who refuse to suppress themselves. After befriending Monet, a genderless drag performer, and their partners, Everett is forced to confront the truth: you can't get rid of who people are, despite rewriting history books. Even more so, he may not have been "cured" of his "gender betrayal" after all.
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A show for you and your unemployed friends at 2PM on a Tuesday.
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As You Mic It: An Open Shakespeare Slam - Join us for a one-of-a-kind slam where you can compete to be crowned Best of the Bards! If you are slamming, come prepared to perform up to two of any Shakespeare monologue or sonnet of your choice (within 3 and a half minutes, memorization not required but encouraged). If you are don't want to slam, come join us for some merriment, libations, and maybe even become a judge (no experience necessary)! All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine! SLAM MECHANICS - First 15 to sign-up at the door will be guaranteed entry to the slam as a participant. Up to 3 people can be wait-listed depending on time-constraints. 3 Judges will be selected at random from the crowd. Each participant will have 3 and a half minutes to perform their chosen monologue, after which the judges will secretly give them a score out of 10.0. Scores will be tallied in secret and the top 3 will enter the "callback" round where they will perform a second monologue and once again be graded. The overall winner of the "callback" round will be crowned Best of the Bards and receive a prize.
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Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit. Try something new, delicious and strange. Come for the art. Stay for the community. We encourage risk-taking, question-asking, and the development of a supportive community of artists seeing, encouraging, and challenging each other’s work with the ultimate goal of enriching the artistic community through cross-pollination and meeting new people. Learn more at www.paperkraine.com.. Due to limited capacity, latecomers are not guaranteed seats. This applies to both walk ups and reserved tickets.
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Hailing from the cursed state of Florida, 11th Hour Productions proudly presents the winner of Best LGBT Show and Best LGBT Director (Watermark, 2023, Orlando Fringe Festival)— GAY COWBOYS! Don’t let the title fool you. This isn’t your mother’s Brokeback Mountain. Sweetwater was once a quiet little town full of simple folks; That is, until the Midnight Mangler waltzed in, bringing chaos and lies. When all hope seemed lost, here comes Fancy ready to save the day and put the Mangler in their place! If you’re looking for a historically accurate period piece set in the year of our Lord 1812… Mama, this isn’t that show. This show has unexpected lovers, crazy adventures, and a villain whose nails are giving Dolly Parton and Desperado. This is your queer cowboy fever dream. This show is pure escapism. This show is for you. This show is for us. Cause, let’s be real—we all need it.
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Psychic medium and stand up comedian Nelly Reznik will be performing Comediumship, an experimental combination of stand up comedy and audience readings. Readings may consist of connecting with loved ones who have passed, and receiving life guidance for audience members, all in a lighthearted way. Not everyone will receive a reading, but all in attendance should be open to it. Due to the intimate nature of the event, doors will close at curtain time and latecomers will not be given a seat. In addition, this is an alcohol-free event. Opener: Grace Lobo
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Come catch the best short films of the month with the EAST VILLAGE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL February's films includeTHE KID by Tamara AaltoLIMINAL by Janelle ChristaWITH YOUR LIFE by Miguel MartinezTHE FLICKERING EXPERIMENT by Kostiantyn MishchenkoNINA LINDA BY Ashley MoralesCANAL 24 by Charlie BoolieLOLLIPOP by Jonathan Sim Please note that this show will not be streaming and can only be seen in person.
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When the world tries to dim your shine, covering yourself in glitter becomes an act of revolution. Join us for a spectacularly subversive burlesque experience that redefines the art form through a distinctly queer lens. "Glitter Uprising" features a diverse cast of performers who shimmy, shake, and strip away conventions while celebrating the radical joy of queer bodies in all their forms. This is a joyful rebellion where every removal of clothing is an act of queer defiance, every sparkle a statement of resistance. Our performers will take you on a journey through euphoria and empowerment as they reclaim the stage with acts that are both tantalizing and transformative. From glittering pasties to powerful political statements, from sensual stripteases to radical reimaginings of gender performance, "Glitter Uprising" offers a deliciously disobedient night of entertainment that challenges expectations while celebrating the beauty of queer expression. In a world that constantly tries to make us palatable, we choose to be gloriously, unapologetically ourselves. Come witness the revolution—it will be sequined, it will be spectacular, and it will absolutely change the way you think about burlesque. Resistance has never looked so fabulous. Content note: Contains partial nudity, explicit celebration of queer and trans bodies, and absolutely zero apologies.
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Clay Mommy follows the journey of a young trans girl who leaves sex work, returns home to her estranged mother, unexpectedly becomes a parent, and seeks guidance by trapping her deceased grandmother’s soul in a sculpture.
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True stories about the most gloriously awkward times in our lives - our teenage years! Awkward Teenage Years was born at the 2020 FRIGID Festival just before the pandemic began. We’re bringing you the best storytellers in NYC to relive their joys and traumas for your entertainment - let’s laugh and reminisce together!Streaming option available.
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Loud & With Feeling is a musical based on a true-to-life experience about a group of Queer students in the first 24 hours of their sit-in protest. Their quest to fight for LGBTQ+ rights at their Private Christian University is stifled after their favorite professor is fired! Throughout the night, the group uncovers a lot of their own personal histories as they search for belonging, connection, and a collective future. With a pop punk-synth score and resemblances to shows like Rent, Fun Home, and Elizabeth Swado’s Runaways. Loud & With Feeling showcases the Joy, Triumph, and Community that everyone longs to be a part of.
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"Together" is a comedy-drama about five people, one apartment, and the various ways they have entangled themselves in each others' lives.Cast:Kevin Matthew Reyes as LucasLeah Rae Hulgin as PattyEmily Frances Kaplan as InesMitzi Akaha as StarCrystal Williamson as PhyllisWritten & Directed by Willie FitzgeraldImage by Aidan Fitzgerald
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"Sins & Stardust Burlesque" is a spellbinding series from producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy, featuring a rotating cast of dazzling burlesque stars, high-energy go-go dancing, and unforgettable headliners. From classic striptease to genre-bending surprises, no two nights are ever the same, just unforgettable performances and a whole lot of glitter-fueled mischief. Note: This series a 21+ event. -- May 19th Performance: No theme, no limits, just pure, unfiltered sparkle. Sins and Stardust returns with a night of irresistible charm and electric stagecraft, as Saida Exit, Michael Becker, and Susie Dahl bring their signature magic back to the spotlight. Joining the lineup for their Sins and Stardust debut are Kinsey Three, Filthy Mari Chino, and Joona Bae, each adding fresh flair to the evening. With Sunshyne lighting up the floor on go-go and producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy at the helm, expect a night of shimmering surprises, bold beauty, and joyful mischief.
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Stories of astronomical discoveries and bad omens from the skies, Hollywood stars falling from grace, earth shattering objects falling from space, and how us little humans make sense of it all. Curated by Fellow J.R. Pepper
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This month - Hottie Bop: DEMOLITION DERBY! START YOUR ENGINES. One night only. No rules. No mercy. No seatbelts. On March 7, join us at Under St. Marks as eight fearless racers smash, crash, and battle their way to vehicular victory in HOTTIE BOP: DEMOLITION DERBY. The only thing standing between these drivers and ultimate glory? The absolute chaos of high-speed destruction. Will Pontoon Man finally escape his boring family… or sink under the pressure? Will Agent Orange finally exact his revenge on Henry Kissinger? Will the Google Maps Car actually find the finish line? Will the Prom Limo Teens escape the night without getting arrested? Will the Girl who has a bunch of shit in her car finally get all the shit out of her car? And finally… who is stronger - the Bicyclist or the Pedestrian? With high-octane comedy, pulse-pounding performances, and real (cardboard) carnage, this is Hottie Bop like you’ve never seen it before. We’ve got: Street Fighter-style 1v1 car battles—where each racer gets a mystery power-up from our pit crew, delivered at full sprint from the audience. A high-stakes Battle Royale finale—where the last car standing takes it all, and the pit crew scrambles to make last-minute repairs based on ,b> crowd commands. GAMBLING??—At intermission, place your bets on the winning vehicle. Winners get a very important prize (a matchbox car, probably). Over-the-top live commentary from KIT CARTER – because every demolition derby needs a deranged announcer. EXPLOSIONS (audio only) Special Guests Include: Improv Comedy from PIETOWNOriginal Choreography from Catherine Wu and the Hottie Bop HottiesCharacter Comedy from Sydney DuncanStand-up from Meredith Dietz Music from Duane Stanford THE RACERS! Duane Stanford as Google Maps CarPJ Nally and Maria Nally as Prom LimoAshley Allen as A Girl Who Has A Bunch of Shit In Her CarJake Snyder as Guy on a BikeBen Hirsch as PedestrianJ.R. Youngblut as Pontoon ManCaitlin Borke as Agent Orange ONE NIGHT ONLY. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS. xoxo, Lina & Duane
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A dance-theater piece by Noa Covelo A woman defies the law. Her crime: placing flowers on her brother’s body. Now, confined to a cave—real or imagined—she unravels through memory, movement, and ritual. Her body resists, remembers, pleads, and transforms. Ritual of Resignation is a minimalist solo work blending contemporary dance and physical theater. It is a soft act of rebellion, a mourning without permission, and an offering to the ungrievable.
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Picturesque, in the hilly woodsides of Upstate New York lies the Chateau du Comme. Nestled beneath boughs of American chestnuts and serenaded by the songs of sparrows. In this Eden, the collective, intraprospectors of the American zeitgeist: Burnt Toast, engaged their minds, bodies, and very souls in the pursuit of the ultimate comedic experience. This curation of short scenes, vignettes, and musical reprieves, postulates the matriculation of decades of experience in the American theatre, based on the most recent and cutting edge theories of performance, to bring to Frigid New York, for a single weekend, the most daring and damning sketch show of all time. This chimaera, this amalgam from which there can, forever, be only a before and an after, presents a collective experience of euphoria, of laughter. It is the calm and the scent of a numbing side body: a stroke. It is Burnt Toast. Indulge yourself – satiate your superego and stroke your id – by coming to this performance May 29th, 30th and June 1st at 7pm. Come children, for $15 you can become the ideal self, and renaissance your damn mind.
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Step into a world of Music, Dance, Comedy, Burlesque. The cool. wild and wonderful. Dress Up, dress Downtown or come as you are for a slice of NYC nightlife like no other. Co-Hosted by dazzling Dara Jemmott (crowned Winner, NJ Statewide Funniest Fest) and gregarious Gregory Levine (Travel Channel & Emcee - Guilty Pleasures) since June 2023.
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FRIGID Nightcap: Club Exile Friday, May 30, 2025 | 10:30 PM | Under St. Marks Theatre Welcome to Club Exile—a late-night lounge for the banished, the displaced, the defiant, and the divine. This month, NYC’s weirdest and wildest variety show gathers the outcasts, the cultural renegades, the beautifully unclaimed, and anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong. From cabaret ballads to chaotic drag creatures, sideshow magic to queer pop bangers, Club Exile is an unapologetic celebration of survival, transformation, and radical self-invention. Expect the unexpected: drag, burlesque, music, stand-up, performance art, and true variety in every sense of the word. Hosted by Iman Abdul and Colette, this show promises velvet ropes, barbed wire, no borders, and no rules—just vibes. $15 tickets include a complimentary glass of wine Livestream tickets available for $10 Come for the chaos. Stay for the communion.
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Every month, we remix current events to imagine what a slightly altered world could look like. Five brand-new radio plays, written with inspiration from the news, featuring a rotating cast and creative team, exploring alternate presents. The results range from the absurdly wacky to the poignantly reflective, from apocalyptic to aspirational—but they’re always clever, fun, and inspired. It's the news—only better.
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The show continues every Tuesday at 9:30 PM EST!At The Open Mic at FRIGID New York the focus is the stage! Sign-ups get 7 minutes to try anything in one of the most supportive rooms in New York City. Whether it’s a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community. Open Mic FAQs
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A night of experimental comedy with New York's Funniest Stand-Up 2022 winner Daniel Simonsen. Come watch the Norwegian build material as he works both scripted and completely unscripted. As seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “One to watch” Time Out “Brilliantly offbeat” Guardian “Exceptionally funny” Village Voice **** Times **** Time Out **** Skinny **** Fest
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*** A “Time Out New York” Pick *** Host Lauren LoGiudice (“fierce” - The New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedians to create a comedy experience for those who don't fit the mold. Whether you feel alone being the misfit of the family or of the world at large, this Time Out New York recommended variety show will make you feel you belong.
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Questionable Advice is New York City's best live comedy show, where the only thing more unpredictable than the laughs is the off-the-cuff advice! This top-rated touring comedy event features a panel of hilarious, quick-witted comedians answering real audience questions live — from the timeless pineapple on pizza debate to the madness of dating apps, family holiday disasters, work-life chaos, and more. No topic is too weird, too big, or too small. Whether you’re looking for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, an unforgettable night out, or a unique live entertainment experience, Questionable Advice delivers nonstop laughs, audience interaction, and a one-of-a-kind comedy show you won’t want to miss
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Welcome to Electric Moon Cabaret, where sultry meets edgy in a provocative fusion of glamour and grit. Our cabaret is your playground for the night, where every performance is a bold blend of seductive allure and rebellious energy. A place where the performers are hotter than your last Tinder date and you can slip into something that says, “I’m here to play,” get ready for a night that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Electric Moon Cabaret is quite the adventure—and yes, we have been known to break a few hearts along the way.
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Sketch Duo, Honey Drop It, Is debuting all new sketches (and even a video if you can believe it) with some of the best stand-ups in New York City!
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We come to this basement… for sketch comedy. To laugh, to cry, to overshare. That indescribable feeling when the lights barely dim. And we go somewhere we’ve never been before— into the twisted minds of hot people burdened with perfectly symmetrical eyebrows and disturbing childhoods. Not just entertained, but somehow reborn.. Together. Dazzling characters. Questionable wigs. Unlicensed sound cues. Somehow, heartbreak (and assplay) feels good in a place like this. And stories feel perfect and powerful. Because here, they are. Featuring: The MARVELOUS Frank The INCREDIBLE Anye The AMAZING Brian The EXTRAORDINARY Amanda The REMARKABLE Milo and Hayden.
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Performance artist Laughlin Artz brings his own unique brand of pride to this one-night-only celebration of life in the queer lane. No holds barred, all bets are off! Adult content.
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When Regina Guzman is diagnosed with Early On-set Alzheimer's, her wife Miranda, and their two daughters Charlie and Laura, must come to terms with their new reality. As the disease progresses, secrets long forgotten come to light. With every year passing, Regina loses track of her reality, even becoming aware that the audience is watching her. With no cure in sight, all they can do is learn how to cope with watching someone they once knew, turn into a shell of herself. Is their family strong enough to survive this disease? Or will the figurative and literal fires be enough to tear this once semi-peaceful family apart?
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Sibling paranormal investigators Creep and Dani take on what seems like a routine ghost hunt at the infamous Belvoir Manor. But when they uncover a presence far more powerful and demonic than they expected, they must rely on ancient rituals and their chaotic sibling dynamic to survive the night. Written & Dir. by Reese Carmen Villella Assistant Dir. Edie Turquet Stage Manager William Owen Lights by Kaya Trefz Sound by Micah Carlsen Featuring Nani Lin, Carter Williams, and Mincy Barbosa
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Adam Wade, the 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, creator of the #1 Best Selling Audible Original 'You Ought To Know Adam Wade' and from TV’s 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'Girls' returns to Under Saint Marks Theater! This monthly storytelling show will feature three to four different stories from Adam’s extensive catalog. No two shows will be the same. Come and see this New York Times, Time Out New York, and CBS critics’ pick LIVE on stage in New York! A different special guest storyteller will begin each show. “Mr. Wade is an enchanting storyteller.” – The New York Times “Wade is expressing not just our inner misfit but our inner small-town kid.” – The New Yorker “He’s completely vulnerable. When he goes on stage he brings only himself. People instantly fall in love with him.” – George Dawes Green, the founder of The Moth “Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform his coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope.” – Audible
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As a queer and trans Italian American, Summer Minerva retraced her queerness and her Italianness back to her grandmother’s southern Italian land, where she discovered the presence of a 3rd gender figure known as a femminiello, a revered figure in Neapolitan folk culture with its origins in pre-Christian goddess worship. In this multi-medium performance, Summer embodies a femminiello, in one of their most important societal roles: mystical caller of Italian bingo. With each number that the femminiello calls at random, a different theatrical experience ensues. A folk dance? A heartwarming story? A competition for best spinster? There may even be a wedding... Femme In Yellow comes on the heels of Summer's sold out NYC Premiere of her award-winning feature documentary Summer Within.
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Tune into Poster Boys! The hit reality show where transmasc contestants compete for the coveted prize of an immediate legal gender and name change on all documents – passport, birth certificate, even library card. The contestants go through challenges, presenting their lives and memories to convince the audience to vote for them as the winner, exploring the connections and conflicts across the vast trans community, and the dangers of selling out for cisgender approval in this interactive, farcical dark comedy from playwright Leo Layla Díaz and director Hannah Marie Pederson.
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Haus of Dylan is an hour of high-energy storytelling, musical-comedy. Dylan is a classically trained pianist turned unhinged gay musical comic. His hour is injected with songs, personal anecdotes, even acrobatics. Dylan talks about growing up with a gay twin, racial identity, getting bullied in school, and screaming at your therapist. All woven together by jaunty musical themes. By the end of the show he will be drenched in sweat and with any luck, so will you.
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Mary & The Shelleys is a Trans-Punk Horror Extravaganza created by writer-performer L.X Moon with music inspired by Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cramps, Misfits, The Cure, Mazzy Star, and many more. Come jam with Mary, freshly reanimated in a backwater Texas laboratory, as she wanders/is chased from town to town searching for clues from her past. Down and out, she’s taken in by Igor, the proprietor of a seedy “monster bar." There, a suave vampire-greaser sweeps Mary off her feet with their thirst for blood and adrenaline, but Mary soon wonders if she is also being drained of her passion, curiosity, and her self-worth. This show is BY Trans folks, FOR Trans folks, embracing ALL. Mary & The Shelleys roars loud and proud while offering viewers safe haven, a call to arms, and a celebration of the weird, the strange, the Queer!
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Doors open at 7:30 for drinks and mingling, curtain at 8:00pm. Welcome to Mildred Springs! A quaint city in the vague Northeastern United States. A city not unlike other cities. Join us while the bold and the beautiful citizens of Mildred Springs live the days of their lives. Some might be young and restless. Some might be doctors working at Sacred Corpuscle Memorial, a general hospital. But they've all got one life to live. Join us as their world turns. Join us as their guiding light leads them on their constant search for tomorrow. Join us as they hang on to the edge of night and you will be transported to another world. The world of It's Getting Tired Mildred. But make sure you join us for their continuing stories. Set in the 1980’s, known for riding the line between camp and loving homage to the soap opera genre, and featuring a dynamic cast of the indie theatre pros, IT’S GETTING TIRED MILDRED hooks audience members to come back month after month to see what happens next. Each episode of IT’S GETTING TIRED MILDRED is performed only once! Formerly a late-night hit... Now daytime moves from late-night to primetime! Now at Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place.
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Calvin S. Cato (Netflix, Vice Media, WIRED Magazine) has gone on a lot of dates, but wonders “Is it all worth it?” He’ll explore the answer with an hour of comedy, music, and salacious stories that span from painfully virginal to dangerously lusty. With Leslie Goshko (New York Times, Tru TV, NPR) on piano punctuating these humorous overshares, you’ll leave the show laughing and feeling better about your life choices.
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NOW THE SPANGLISH AFFAIR OPEN MIC IS HAPPENING MONTHLY. WE ARE INTRODUCING THEMES TO SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY! June: Daddy Issues - PART OF QUEERLY FESTIVAL July: A French Affair Aug "Cuando Calienta el Sol" – Summer Party Sep "Vuelta al Cole – 2000s Edition" Nov "Friendsgiving from Abroad / Gracias, Amigues" Dec "Something from Abroad" Holiday Party and Fundraiser – Nacimiento Core If you want to perform please fill out this form and attach a screeshot of your ticket purchase: Click here We are excited to provide a safe space for artists to explore and share their art in front of a live audience. If there's something you've always wanted to do, this is a space for you to do it! While our company focuses on Spanish and Spanglish content, this is not a requirement for your piece, so if you're someone with art to share, this space is for you. Here are some ideas for types of performers we're looking for: singers, dancers, comedians, performance art, burlesque, act, visual artists, clowning, spoken word, poetry. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! We have 8 available spots which will be filled first-come first-serve. You will be contacted via email to confirm your spot. If you're not able to be included in the pre-selection, there will still be 2 spots available on the day of to sign up. All the proceeds from this show will go towards paying the crew and theater for providing us with the space. All performers & audience members must pay an admission ticket. All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine!
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On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations wraps big ideas in focused stories about Ella’s pets, offering glimpses of her human family and life in her place of birth, Transylvania, Romania. With her dark humor and heart, Ella takes audiences from her childhood under communist rule, to her present quirky experiences in East Harlem, using her dog and cat as reference points. Content Warning: This show contains dark humor, discussions about death, and rape. This show is not recommended for children. The cast will feature Ella Veres and her companion dog, Pandele, who said she's in it not for fame, but to pay her vet bills. Rosamunda, her cat, was asked to perform but declined. She’d rather lounge under the sofa than be in the limelight. “Being from Transylvania, is expected of me to be creepy, so I oblige, from time to time, albeit not in Hollywood style,” said Ella Veres, lead performer and director of On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations. “The war in Ukraine riled my memories up, and urged me to point out how much there is to lose.” The performance will run approximately one hour. Each show is a different iteration. Ella Veres is an independent performer and writer who has been active in the New York City cultural community since 2001. Her work has been presented at the Immigrant Theater Festival, Galapagos Art Space, Manhattan Theater Source, IWAS,The Field, Theater for the New City, The Moth, Stage Left, Bowery Poetry Club, Chashama, and her present incubator, Fountain House Gallery. For several years she focused on her visual art, but in 2022, serendipity made her act in Stories From My Mother at the Theater for the New City, and thus reminded her how lovely it is to be in front of a live audience. Her current solo storytelling show, On Cats and Dogs and Other Family Revelations, was shaped during her 2023 Fountain House Gallery summer residency on Governors Island and in Adam Wade’s Magnet Theater Solo Workshop, and premiered successfully at the 2024 NYC Fringe Festival.
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Rife with jealousy, betrayal and most importantly, yearning, The Gay Social Network is a scathing review of the current state of affairs as told from the perspective of one woman pretending to be two gay boys. Everyone who watched The Social Network could tell Mark and Eduardo were in love with each other. While David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin shied away from the homo eroticism that was palpable to the viewers, this show will not. Justin Timberlake will make an appearance too! And yes of course, there will be SONG AND DANCE!
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Join us on Juneteenth for a special screening of of SEX GODDESS. Join pop star Rayna at the listening party for her new album SEX GODDESS. Performed and written by award winning composer, Riel Reddick-Stevens, produced by House and Body; SEX GODDESS is a solo theatrical mixtape that follows Rayna, an emerging singer at the listening party for her new album. While sharing her album, Rayna takes her audience on the journey of one long, wild night that changed her career and perspective forever. SEX GODDESS uses Hip Hop/ R&B music, comedy and heightened storytelling to explore the relationships between power, bodily autonomy and sense of self in a patriarchal world and business. Please note that this is a screening and not a live performance.
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Drag History Hour presents a special set of performances for the 2025 Queerly festival! Taking you through a queer journey inside the undertold history of the Harlem Renaissance, join host Bertha Vanayshun and her fabulous cast for a historical and fantastic night!
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GxDLY — A night of dynamic performance featuring transgender and non-binary artists reclaiming their divinity and telling their stories of power, magic, sexual reclamation and resilience. Witness the divine in every form as these celestial beings take the stage. Join The Kinky Kafe for a celebration of Godliness beyond the binary.
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Your new favorite uncle sits you down in the park to talk betrayal, authoritarianism, and the perils of putting all your eggs in one basket. Experimental theater, dance and drag collide in a no-holds-barred extravaganza of camp, earnestness, and awkwardness as a ski ballet champion survives the collapse of the Berlin wall and wonders if he is man enough to ever love again. Presented by Denver-based Amuse Bouche Company, Disko Boy features disabled drag artist Hans L’Adida (Sheila Klein) and is directed by Masha Mikulinsky. Sporting his signature tracksuit and fueled by probiotics and vollkornbrot, Hans L'Adida thirsts for true love only to be thwarted by seemingly endless heartbreak. Join the über suave Hans L’Adida as he takes exponentially bigger risks on the search for victory.
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This unique and dynamic autobiographical coming-of-rage show by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma, directed by David James Parr, is a life-affirming, irresistibly funny, and profoundly moving story chronicling the journey of self-discovery of an Indian American Drag queer performer living in NYC, struggling to find peace with his roots, his identity, and his desire for love and success. The play pays homage to the "boy-meets-girl" Bollywood tradition by reenacting popular pieces in the form of drag acts, as Chetan undergoes a figurative and literal transformation to shake off the "curse" and finally meet his true self. The show is produced by Tommaso Cartia & Boundless Theater - an NYC independent theatre production.
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When tasked with creating an AI that can control people’s behavior, a narcissistic programmer starts to doubt the consciousness of others. Meanwhile, his trans sister doubts her own consciousness in a world that rejects her. Reality Check is their struggle to reconnect with each other - and with their own humanity - before they accidentally start an AI apocalypse.
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History Repeats. That's a phrase Everett Hart from The Force of the 19th precinct knows well. His boss has driven it home that history repeats, which includes some "rebellion" that needs to be squashed. He also knows well from his time in the reformatory as a child that it can and will be squashed. He was showing signs of "gender betrayal", better to nip it in the bud and be done with it. When Everett is sent to investigate a site suspected of illegal "indecent" activity, he discovers The Underground- a secret haven for the queer folks who refuse to suppress themselves. After befriending Monet, a genderless drag performer, and their partners, Everett is forced to confront the truth: you can't get rid of who people are, despite rewriting history books. Even more so, he may not have been "cured" of his "gender betrayal" after all.
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A show for you and your unemployed friends at 2PM on a Tuesday.
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As You Mic It: An Open Shakespeare Slam - Join us for a one-of-a-kind slam where you can compete to be crowned Best of the Bards! If you are slamming, come prepared to perform up to two of any Shakespeare monologue or sonnet of your choice (within 3 and a half minutes, memorization not required but encouraged). If you are don't want to slam, come join us for some merriment, libations, and maybe even become a judge (no experience necessary)! All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine! SLAM MECHANICS - First 15 to sign-up at the door will be guaranteed entry to the slam as a participant. Up to 3 people can be wait-listed depending on time-constraints. 3 Judges will be selected at random from the crowd. Each participant will have 3 and a half minutes to perform their chosen monologue, after which the judges will secretly give them a score out of 10.0. Scores will be tallied in secret and the top 3 will enter the "callback" round where they will perform a second monologue and once again be graded. The overall winner of the "callback" round will be crowned Best of the Bards and receive a prize.
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Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit. Try something new, delicious and strange. Come for the art. Stay for the community. We encourage risk-taking, question-asking, and the development of a supportive community of artists seeing, encouraging, and challenging each other’s work with the ultimate goal of enriching the artistic community through cross-pollination and meeting new people. Learn more at www.paperkraine.com.. Due to limited capacity, latecomers are not guaranteed seats. This applies to both walk ups and reserved tickets.
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Hailing from the cursed state of Florida, 11th Hour Productions proudly presents the winner of Best LGBT Show and Best LGBT Director (Watermark, 2023, Orlando Fringe Festival)— GAY COWBOYS! Don’t let the title fool you. This isn’t your mother’s Brokeback Mountain. Sweetwater was once a quiet little town full of simple folks; That is, until the Midnight Mangler waltzed in, bringing chaos and lies. When all hope seemed lost, here comes Fancy ready to save the day and put the Mangler in their place! If you’re looking for a historically accurate period piece set in the year of our Lord 1812… Mama, this isn’t that show. This show has unexpected lovers, crazy adventures, and a villain whose nails are giving Dolly Parton and Desperado. This is your queer cowboy fever dream. This show is pure escapism. This show is for you. This show is for us. Cause, let’s be real—we all need it.
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Psychic medium and stand up comedian Nelly Reznik will be performing Comediumship, an experimental combination of stand up comedy and audience readings. Readings may consist of connecting with loved ones who have passed, and receiving life guidance for audience members, all in a lighthearted way. Not everyone will receive a reading, but all in attendance should be open to it. Due to the intimate nature of the event, doors will close at curtain time and latecomers will not be given a seat. In addition, this is an alcohol-free event. Opener: Grace Lobo
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Come catch the best short films of the month with the EAST VILLAGE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL February's films includeTHE KID by Tamara AaltoLIMINAL by Janelle ChristaWITH YOUR LIFE by Miguel MartinezTHE FLICKERING EXPERIMENT by Kostiantyn MishchenkoNINA LINDA BY Ashley MoralesCANAL 24 by Charlie BoolieLOLLIPOP by Jonathan Sim Please note that this show will not be streaming and can only be seen in person.
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When the world tries to dim your shine, covering yourself in glitter becomes an act of revolution. Join us for a spectacularly subversive burlesque experience that redefines the art form through a distinctly queer lens. "Glitter Uprising" features a diverse cast of performers who shimmy, shake, and strip away conventions while celebrating the radical joy of queer bodies in all their forms. This is a joyful rebellion where every removal of clothing is an act of queer defiance, every sparkle a statement of resistance. Our performers will take you on a journey through euphoria and empowerment as they reclaim the stage with acts that are both tantalizing and transformative. From glittering pasties to powerful political statements, from sensual stripteases to radical reimaginings of gender performance, "Glitter Uprising" offers a deliciously disobedient night of entertainment that challenges expectations while celebrating the beauty of queer expression. In a world that constantly tries to make us palatable, we choose to be gloriously, unapologetically ourselves. Come witness the revolution—it will be sequined, it will be spectacular, and it will absolutely change the way you think about burlesque. Resistance has never looked so fabulous. Content note: Contains partial nudity, explicit celebration of queer and trans bodies, and absolutely zero apologies.
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Clay Mommy follows the journey of a young trans girl who leaves sex work, returns home to her estranged mother, unexpectedly becomes a parent, and seeks guidance by trapping her deceased grandmother’s soul in a sculpture.
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True stories about the most gloriously awkward times in our lives - our teenage years! Awkward Teenage Years was born at the 2020 FRIGID Festival just before the pandemic began. We’re bringing you the best storytellers in NYC to relive their joys and traumas for your entertainment - let’s laugh and reminisce together!Streaming option available.
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Loud & With Feeling is a musical based on a true-to-life experience about a group of Queer students in the first 24 hours of their sit-in protest. Their quest to fight for LGBTQ+ rights at their Private Christian University is stifled after their favorite professor is fired! Throughout the night, the group uncovers a lot of their own personal histories as they search for belonging, connection, and a collective future. With a pop punk-synth score and resemblances to shows like Rent, Fun Home, and Elizabeth Swado’s Runaways. Loud & With Feeling showcases the Joy, Triumph, and Community that everyone longs to be a part of.
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"Together" is a comedy-drama about five people, one apartment, and the various ways they have entangled themselves in each others' lives.Cast:Kevin Matthew Reyes as LucasLeah Rae Hulgin as PattyEmily Frances Kaplan as InesMitzi Akaha as StarCrystal Williamson as PhyllisWritten & Directed by Willie FitzgeraldImage by Aidan Fitzgerald
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"Sins & Stardust Burlesque" is a spellbinding series from producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy, featuring a rotating cast of dazzling burlesque stars, high-energy go-go dancing, and unforgettable headliners. From classic striptease to genre-bending surprises, no two nights are ever the same, just unforgettable performances and a whole lot of glitter-fueled mischief. Note: This series a 21+ event. -- May 19th Performance: No theme, no limits, just pure, unfiltered sparkle. Sins and Stardust returns with a night of irresistible charm and electric stagecraft, as Saida Exit, Michael Becker, and Susie Dahl bring their signature magic back to the spotlight. Joining the lineup for their Sins and Stardust debut are Kinsey Three, Filthy Mari Chino, and Joona Bae, each adding fresh flair to the evening. With Sunshyne lighting up the floor on go-go and producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy at the helm, expect a night of shimmering surprises, bold beauty, and joyful mischief.
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Stories of astronomical discoveries and bad omens from the skies, Hollywood stars falling from grace, earth shattering objects falling from space, and how us little humans make sense of it all. Curated by Fellow J.R. Pepper
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This month - Hottie Bop: DEMOLITION DERBY! START YOUR ENGINES. One night only. No rules. No mercy. No seatbelts. On March 7, join us at Under St. Marks as eight fearless racers smash, crash, and battle their way to vehicular victory in HOTTIE BOP: DEMOLITION DERBY. The only thing standing between these drivers and ultimate glory? The absolute chaos of high-speed destruction. Will Pontoon Man finally escape his boring family… or sink under the pressure? Will Agent Orange finally exact his revenge on Henry Kissinger? Will the Google Maps Car actually find the finish line? Will the Prom Limo Teens escape the night without getting arrested? Will the Girl who has a bunch of shit in her car finally get all the shit out of her car? And finally… who is stronger - the Bicyclist or the Pedestrian? With high-octane comedy, pulse-pounding performances, and real (cardboard) carnage, this is Hottie Bop like you’ve never seen it before. We’ve got: Street Fighter-style 1v1 car battles—where each racer gets a mystery power-up from our pit crew, delivered at full sprint from the audience. A high-stakes Battle Royale finale—where the last car standing takes it all, and the pit crew scrambles to make last-minute repairs based on ,b> crowd commands. GAMBLING??—At intermission, place your bets on the winning vehicle. Winners get a very important prize (a matchbox car, probably). Over-the-top live commentary from KIT CARTER – because every demolition derby needs a deranged announcer. EXPLOSIONS (audio only) Special Guests Include: Improv Comedy from PIETOWNOriginal Choreography from Catherine Wu and the Hottie Bop HottiesCharacter Comedy from Sydney DuncanStand-up from Meredith Dietz Music from Duane Stanford THE RACERS! Duane Stanford as Google Maps CarPJ Nally and Maria Nally as Prom LimoAshley Allen as A Girl Who Has A Bunch of Shit In Her CarJake Snyder as Guy on a BikeBen Hirsch as PedestrianJ.R. Youngblut as Pontoon ManCaitlin Borke as Agent Orange ONE NIGHT ONLY. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS. xoxo, Lina & Duane
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