LGBTQ Event Photos

Do you know what I longed for during the pandemic with the feverish intensity usually reserved for an irresistibly sexy ex you know you’ll never get the chance to have sex with ever again?

Lesbian Nightlife. 

Dyke Nightlife. 

Queer Nightlife. 

There were joyful tears throughout the dive bar. The whole night felt like a free mom hug.

Queers always create beauty.

photos by Lee Sharmat.

For so many queer women, The Dinah represents something defining: either an annual tradition, that iconic episode of “The L Word,” a rite of passage, or a bucket list goal. This year, The Dinah celebrated its 29th anniversary as a haven for sisterhood, hook-ups, life-changing connections, and, of course, making our fantasies a reality. 

SAGE celebrated the progress they’ve made since 1978.

Hot Rabbit’s Bad Habit party at Lot 45 was on FIRE thanks to DJ Trx, DJ Elosi, and tarot reader Chiquita Brujita! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Misster Wednesday at the Woods was epic thanks to your host/ DJ Amber Valentine and DJ AVG JO! This is the only place to be on Wednesday nights! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

HER Lube Wrestling THROW DOWN powered by MUSE and hosted by Hot Rabbit was incredible!! DJ Mary Mac pumped us up for an amazing show and the wrestlers did NOT disappoint! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

GirlNationNYC’s 14 year anniversary party at The Stonewall Inn was a special night thanks to DJ Kristine Bungay, the fabulous dancer Noella, and most importantly- your hostess, Hana Love! Cheers to another fantastic 14 years to come! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Hot Rabbit’s new party THEMbot at 3 Dollar Bill was incredible! This venue is insane- the dance floor is gigantic, the back patio serves tacos, and there’s a pool table! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

PAT at Union Pool is always a guaranteed good time- rain or shine, thanks to your hosts Amber Valentine and JD Samson! DJs Johnny Dynell, Jlmr, Hannah Lou, Liam Benzvi, and Tyler Jensen had us dancing all our worries away! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Babetown Jell-o Wrestling Tournament was hands down the best Babetown event yet! Congrats to Alex Koones for celebrating two years of Babetown! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

$2 Margarita Tuesday at Cubbyhole is the place to be on a Tuesday night in the West Village; the drinks are yummy, the bartenders are sweet, and the company is great! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Everyone at Ginger’s Bar was all smiles this past weekend. The back patio was super cute and the pool table was HOT! Special thanks to our fantastic bartenders! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Bushwig 2018 was a BLAST at the Knockdown Center; the performances dropped our jaws, the pop-up show made us squeal with joy, and we can’t wait until next year! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

DapperQ’s fifth annual NYFW runway show, “Dress Code” was a huge success at the Brooklyn Museum; breaking barriers engrained in the fashion industry! Models of all sizes, ability, and color graced us with looks that crushed gender roles in style. #Wewerethere! Were you?!

DJ Tikka Masala and DJ Culi had us dancing the night away at Henrietta Hudson’s Labor Day White Party! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Snatch Saturday at Henrietta Hudson was sassy and sexy with DJ Culi and the sensational Scarlett Snow dancing on the bar! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Hot Rabbit at DROM was on fire with DJ Jclef spinning; Kazzmatazza & Omari Mizrahi dancing, and a classy burlesque performance by Zoe Ziegfeld! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

$2 Margarita Tuesday was a blast a Cubbyhole! Special thanks to the bartenders for all their hard work! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Be Cute at littlefield was SUPER cute with a stunning line-up including; Charlene, Ragamuffin, Vigor Mortis, Mary Con, and Miss Malice! Special thanks to our host Horrorchata and DJs Hannah Lou, Jcleff, and Uncle Larry! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Everyone gathered at Cherry’s for LezVolley’s after party to celebrate the friendly competition. DJ Stacy and DJ Susan Levine slayed their sets and helped us unwind! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Haute Sauce resident DJ Adair and DJ Niara Sterling packed the dance floor in the back room at C’mon Everybody. These girls know how to throw a banger! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Misster Wednesdays at The Woods was LIT with your host/ DJ Amber Valentine and DJ AVG JO! You definitely missed out if you were anywhere else on Wednesday night. #Wewerethere! Were you?!

NYC Dyke March threw a reunion party for the Dyke March marshals at Ginger’s Bar on Sunday and it was the perfect way to recharge our fighting spirits for next year! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

GirlNationNYC promoter Hana Love celebrated her birthday at The Stonewall Inn this past weekend and it was an absolute ball! DJ Kristine Bungay slayed her set upstairs while Cheryl Martinez helped us dance the night away on stage. #Wewerethere! Were you?!

The Women and Trans/GNC Mixer at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center was super cute, special thanks to the Brooklyn Public Library representatives for coming out and to Floyd, Judy, and Rachel for hosting! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Girl Splash 2018 in Provincetown was an absolute BLAST! Sexy parties every night; an epic daylight pool party, a sumptuous clam bake, a stunning sunset dune tour on 4×4’s, and incredible big time nightly entertainment. Check out GO’s photos and book your spot for next years amazing weekend!

SIREN was a beautiful celebration of LGBTQ Pride.

Pier Pressure gave us a sexy Pride night out! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Were you partying with HER Social App for Pride? Because Teaze was!

The annual NYC Dyke March had powerful messages for #45 against ICE, deportation, and family separation.

NYC’s Pride Parade was packed with people living their best lives out, loud, and most importantly PROUD! #Wewerethere! Were you?!

Femme Fatale at Hudson Terrace was on FIRE thanks to NYC Pride, Stacy of Stonewall, Kate of LovergirlNYC, Cynthia Russo, and SPICENYC! #Wewerethere! Were you?!