14Y Pride

14Y PRIDE

CELEBRATE PRIDE 2024 at 14Y: Where Artistry and Inclusion Unite

Bring your friends, family, and your true self as we come together to celebrate love in all its forms.

Celebrate Pride Gallery Show
Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 30
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6 | 7:00 PM
14Y Lobby Gallery
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Discover the rich tapestry of local talent and expression at our Celebrate Pride visual art exhibition, featuring nine dynamic visual artists showcasing their work across a diverse range of mediums and genres.  Join us in celebrating authenticity, diversity, and the power of self-expression.
Featuring work by Ariel Kleinberg, Brigid McGivern, Brittany Maldonado, Danyela J. Brown, Everest Adlerman, Kyle-Steven Porter, Jeff Oyo, Liz Schneider-Cohen, and Zach Rothman-Hicks.

14Y After Dark: Drag Bingo 
Tuesday, June 18 | 7:00 PM
Location: 14Y Lobby Gallery 
Performer/ Drag Host: Sitanya  
Free Event | Suggested $5 donation 
Seating is limited | Reservations required
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Grab your friends, put on your fiercest outfit, and get ready for a night of Drag Bingo at 14Y After Dark. Hosted by our fabulous drag queen Sitanya, this event promises to be an electrifying night of glamour, laughter, and unforgettable surprises, all in celebration of Pride. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo aficionado or a first-time player, everyone is welcome to join the party!

ASL interpretation will be provided by Inclusive Communication Services. Learn more here.

A Radical Pride of Love: A Celebration of Queer Art
Wednesday, June 26 | 7:30 PM
14Y Theater 
Tickets: $18 – $36
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A Radical Pride of Love features artists who explore new genres and known performance and art-making modes to share their creative practices with other artists and their audiences in a welcoming and inclusive community space. Featuring performances by Stuart B Meyers, Hunter Sturgis, and Joey Kipp. Curated by Philip Treviño and Gian Marco Riccardo Lo Forte from Pioneers Go East Collective.

Pride and Joy: An Evening of Queer Performances  
Thursday, June 27 | 7:00 PM
14Y Theater
Tickets: $18 – $36
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Join us for an electrifying evening showcasing the diverse talents of the LGBTQ+ community in a breathtaking fusion of dance, theater, spoken word, music, drag, and burlesque. From heart-pounding beats to jaw-dropping transformations, every moment will be a celebration of authenticity and pride.

Featuring performances by Sitanya, Brittany Maldonado, Dalit Ahava, Philip Gregory Burke, Nick M Daniels, Chanan Ben Simon, Edu Díaz in a Drag is Born, Justice LaBrave, Thee Suburbia, Vixens En Garde, Queerly Femmetastic, and Professor M, Gatita Negra. Co-Curated by Akia Squitieri, Julia Torres, and Philip Trevino

Please note that this performance is recommended for ages 18+ and includes adult content. 

ASL interpretation will be provided by Inclusive Communication Services.Learn more here.

Family PRIDE Day
Saturday, June 29 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
14Y Theater, Lobby, and Community Rooms
Tickets: $10 – $36
REGISTER HERE

Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at our Family PRIDE Day! Featuring a concert, workshops, Drag Story Hour, circus performance, dance party and more, this event will be filled with engaging activities for the whole family. Come create lasting memories with your 14Y community.

Family PRIDE activities include:

🎈 Balloon Twisting: Prepare to be amazed as our talented balloon artist twists and shapes balloons into delightful creations that will bring smiles to faces of all ages.

🎵 Family Pride Concert: Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience featuring performances by Ants on a Log, Esther Crow, and Strawbitty Yops! Let the music fill your heart with joy and positivity.

🎶 Hip Hop Bunnies Interactive Music Performance for Littles: Little ones can sing, dance, and groove to the rhythms of NY’s own Lavender Blues! It’s a fun-filled music class that promises laughter and excitement for the whole family.

📚 Drag Story Hour: Join us for a bilingual and neuro/sensory-friendly story hour, where captivating drag performers share tales of acceptance, diversity, and love.

🎭 Pride Puppet Crafts: Let your creativity shine as you make your own Pride Puppet! Led by members of Strawbitty Yops and Esther Crow, this craft activity celebrates individuality and self-expression.

🌟 TruDee’s Rainbow Ribbon Blessing: Experience a heartwarming blessing ceremony filled with love and positivity, as TruDee honors the beauty of diversity with rainbow ribbons.

💃 Rainbow Runway + Dance Party: Strut your stuff on the rainbow runway and dance the night away at our vibrant dance party! It’s a celebration of love, freedom, and self-expression like no other.

ASL interpretation will be provided by Inclusive Communication Services. Learn more here.

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Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

The Trevor Project: A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Resources available for suicide prevention and supporting LGBTQ youth.

Lambda Legal: National resources on legal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans and people living with HIV.

PFLAG: Resources and toolkits to help families support, affirm, and advocate for their LGBTQ loved ones.

GLAAD: Resources for media on how to talk about LGBTQ issues.

Transgender Law Center: Resources for the transgender community on topics including housing, employment, health, youth services, and identity documentation.

The Center: Resources for the LGBTQ+ community in New York City, focusing on the areas of addiction and recovery, family and youth, and health and wellness.

The Okra Project: A collective providing free, nutritious, and culturally specific meals for Black trans people.

GLITS, Inc.: Services and resources for Black trans people coming out of incarceration.