Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors

Join an afternoon of music, storytelling, and hidden histories with the Ranzo Boys—New York City’s premier trans maritime trio. Through a dynamic blend of performance and historical context, this event brings to light stories long left out of traditional maritime history, offering both insight and entertainment.

Blending folk music, sea chanteys, and engaging storytelling, the Ranzo Boys will explore queer narratives of the Golden Age of Sail—from Walt Whitman’s dockside trysts to sailors using sea voyages to transition to living as men—as well as the vibrant, queer community that continues to surround sea music today.

Expect an afternoon that is as thought-provoking as it is joyful: part concert, part maritime history, and entirely one of a kind. Preregistration is encouraged for this event. Walkups will be accommodated as possible. Access requires walking up six steps, with wheelchair access available via a platform lift.