Ink & Identity: Cherry Bomb Studio’s Vibrant Queer Haven in NYC’s Lower East Side
Nestled in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side, Cherry Bomb Studio has made a name for itself as a beacon of inclusivity and artistic expression. As the first queer walk-in tattoo and piercing studio in the area, Cherry Bomb isn’t just a place to get inked—it’s a community hub where everyone, from […]
From NYC to Your Living Room: NewFest 2024 Delivers Queer Cinema Everywhere
Grab your popcorn, because NewFest—the iconic New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival—is back for its 36th edition! From October 10-22, 2024, NewFest is ready to showcase an exciting array of queer stories, with in-person screenings across Manhattan and Brooklyn, plus virtual access for viewers across the U.S. As one of the largest queer film festivals in […]
VIQ: A Queer Dinner Party: An Exploration of Gatsby Era Queerness
For the last 17 years, I’ve worked in the queer world in one capacity or another. From my current work in media and advocacy to curating events and activism – I’ve cultivated relationships with thousands of queer people worldwide over the years. What have I learned? Queer women are losing our spaces, not because of […]
The Ultimate Queer Weekend in NYC 3 Day Itinerary
I consider myself a New Yorker not just by zip code but by personality. I wasn’t born in New York but I found myself there. I had the personality of a New Yorker before ever realizing there was an entire city of fast walkers and fast talkers just like me. For me, New York City […]
Why Haven’t You Been to The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art?
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art was started in a desperate attempt to preserve the memory of queer culture. The best way to demonize a people is to destroy the record of its history. That is exactly what was happening. People were terrified. By 1990, nearly 8 million people were living […]
