Filtering by: 2021 Pride Week

Jun
11
12:00 PM12:00

Live Entertainment on Brooklyn Pride's Mainstage

Brooklyn Pride’s Main Stage Entertainment

LIVE ON THE MAIN STAGE at 5th Avenue and 4th Street

Music ranging from Rock, Hip-Hop, Drag Performers & more

MAINSTAGE LINE UP

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11:45AM - Noon

+ Host and MC: Lailah Lancing

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Venmo: Ms_Lancing | Cashapp: $MsLancing

Lailah Lancing is an Out, Loud, and Proud Transwoman, Singer/Songwriter, Trans Rights Advocate, and Nightlife personality. She has been a staple in NYC for nearly 3 decades! In her career she’s been a part of all things fabulous from The 90’s club scene, Legendary NYC Drag Dining establishment Lucky Cheng’s, And the Burlesque & Cabaret circuits. She’s honored to be back Emceeing Brooklyn Pride this year! Let’s have a SAFE & HAPPY Pride!!!

Noon - 1PM

+ NAM

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Venmo: @Jbnwrd1 | Cashapp: $jbnwrd1 | Instagram: @nam.sounds and @writeonjas

NAM formed in 2019, when teachers Jasmin Benward (NAM) and Matthew Migliori (Mr. M) decided to be students and attend an open mic. From there, the two would go on to play in the Tri-state area and work on solo projects.

+ Blake Rave

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Venmo: @Blake_Rave | PayPal: me/blakerave1 | Instagram: @blake_rave

Blake Rave is a queer singer-songwriter on a continual path of self-discovery and creation. His songwriting began at a very young age but didn't blossom until much later when he received a guitar as a birthday gift. Rave enjoys sharing his personal experiences in the form of song, and connecting with listeners on deeper levels.

+ JIZZABELLA

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Venmo: @missjizzabella | Instagram: @missjizzabellal

JizzaBella, a local NYC Drag Queen, Emcee and HIV Advocate. Loves to just make the world have a little fun, even for a couple hours. JizzaBella is all about the throwbacks, numbers that will bring you back to a time where you were like... YES!

+ Cheer NY

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Venmo: @cheernewyork | Instagram: @cheernewyork

Cheer New York is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of all-volunteer LGBTQ+ and ally cheerleaders. Our mission is to use our athletic and philanthropic abilities to empower and affect change in our communities through charitable action.

+ New York City Gay Men's Chorus

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Instagram: @NYCGMC

NYCGMC is comprised of more than 260 talented singers of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Together, we produce a vibrant sound and energy that audiences can feel and connect with. Through the power of this sound and our spectacular performances, we are fearless champions for love, equality, and acceptance.

1PM - 2PM

+ Salvo

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Virtual Tip Jar: gofundme.com/f/salvo-music-virtual-tip-jar | Instagram: @salvo_musica

Salvo is a Spanish guitarist and songwriter born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With funky Spanish rumba rhythms and Latin grooves, he plays a mix of Latin, flamenco, classical, and world fusion. Salvo has played at many private events and festivals as a solo act and with the band Salvo and Hugo, including the LGBTQIA+ LatinX festival, FuerzaFest, and Brooklyn Pride. Vist Rumbafunk.com.

+ Stevie Dicks

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Instagram: @steviedicksss

Stevie Dicks is a Brooklyn-based drag performer. Their art merges new ideas with the old and brings audience members to a realm where time doesn’t exist. Love and passion fuels their performance. They hope to spread that love to those who witness them.

2PM - 3PM

+ Weekend Plans

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Venmo: @weekendplansmusic | Instagram: @weekendplansmusic

Weekend Plans creates an electrifying blend of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and soul that has captivated audiences since 2016. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, this eight-piece group has come together to express their love of music, old and new, in a way that adds a unique flavor to the musical melting pot of their hometown. After releasing their debut album, State of Nine, in 2019, their latest singles illustrate their sonic evolution as they embark on their second album.

+ Ty McKinnie

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Venmo: @TyMcKinnie | *Cashapp: $TyMcKinnie | Instagram: @TyMcKinnie

Ty McKinnie is an American singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia. He started writing music in college, uploaded songs to SoundCloud, and posted covers on YouTube. Ty moved to New York City to pursue his singing career and enrolled in NYU’s music business program. Moving to New York wasn’t easy. As adversities struck, songwriting music became more of a therapeutic escape, resulting into two EPs that spawned his signature style with hit songs such as “Mutual” and “Chill.” Ty also worked on his live chops by performing in iconic venues around New York City (Rockwood Music Hall, the Cutting Room, etc).

+ I Am Baby (Dyke Drag)

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Venmo: @babyparty | CashApp: $imbabynyc | Instagram: @imbabynyc

IM BABY co-produces a drag show called Dyke Drag which is held monthly at Ginger's Bar! Our mission is to bring drag to the lesbian community and unite LGBT+ nightlife through drag and more!

+ Justy

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Cashapp: $justymusic | PayPal: me/justymusic | Instagram: @justymusic

Brooklyn-born, Staten Island–raised artist Justy began writing music at 12 years old. Fast-forward 10+ years, and the singer/songwriter has blossomed into a unique and promising force in music. Heavily inspired by the works of artists such as J Dilla, Amy Winehouse, Noname, Anderson .Paak, and Lauryn Hill, Justy continues to evolve and incorporate traditional jazz elements into her music.

3PM - 4PM

+ Xavier Cardriche

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Venmo: @Xavier-Cardriche | Instagram: @XavierCardriche

Xavier Cardriche, born and raised in Brooklyn, is a natural-born poet and storyteller. Xavier’s folk and R&B sound aligns with the spirit of early folk artists. He continues to perform and record, both solo and with his five-piece band. Recently, he was featured on NY radio WFUV, and was also awarded a City Artist Corps grant, allowing him to produce his first interdisciplinary performance with a live audience. His releases are available on all digital platforms.

+ Destiny Devine

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Website: www.DestinyDevine.com | Instagram: @destinydevinenyc

Destiny is an all-around innovator and entrepreneur. She believes we have the power to create our own opportunities and encourages others to rise to their highest potential.

Destiny Devine is constantly working on new projects. With an extensive background in the performing arts—singing, dancing and acting—Devine never fails to enthrall and connect with her audience.

4PM - 5PM

+ Jamie LeRose

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Venmo: @Jamie-LeRose | PayPal: me/jamielerose | Instagram: @jamieleroseofficial

Jamie LeRose is a multifaceted singer, songwriter, and visual artist based in New Jersey. Jamie began to work with Don Lawrence in 2015, which helped expand her team to make her dreams of becoming a pop sensation a reality. In the following years, she has directed and starred in six of her own music videos to her own original songs. Jamie’s incredible ability to make all of her own visual arts has made her stand out among other artists since she first hit the scene. With new music on the horizon, Jamie is unstoppable.

+ Taylor Tuke

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Venmo: @Taylor-Tuke | Instagram: @taylortuke

Taylor Tuke is a singer, songwriter, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and, performer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has collaborated with Grammy Award–winning artists and songwriters. Taylor has an undying passion to bring people together and to keep them connected through the healing and transformative power of music. His crystalline baritone vocals, acoustic guitar, and organic approach to songwriting will inspire you to take an active step toward making the world a more beautiful place.

+ Ships In The Night

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Venmo: @shipsinthenight | Instagram: @shipsinthenightmusic

Ships in the Night is songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Alethea Leventhal. Through electrifying lullabies, Ships in the Night’s uplifting dark pop sound draws from dreams and memories to paint an atmospheric landscape with sweeping waves of synthesizers and kinetic beats. Based out of New York City, Leventhal is known for layering her voice with instruments such as harp and theremin to create haunting melodies. Ships in the Night’s recent album Latent Powers uncovers the cathartic strength within darkness. Latent Powers marks Ships in the Night’s debut for Cleopatra Records and was recently released on all digital and streaming platforms.

+ Alise King

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Cashapp: $AliseKing | Instagram: @alisekingmusic

Alise King is a multi-award-winning R&B soul artist who has opened for the likes of the iconic Chaka Khan, legendary Aretha Franklin, and trailblazing George Clinton, along with Bobby Brown, Kelly Price, Dru Hill, Michel'le, and Chanté Moore, just to name a few. Alise has toured state to state sharing her musical talent. She is a powerhouse vocalist with impeccable stage presence, the true embodiment of soul. Alise refers to herself as a D.I.V.A. (Divine Instrument Vocalizing [her] Ability), which is to use her gift of song to spread love, joy. and happiness to people around the world!

5PM - 6PM

+ Jack Tracy

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Jack Tracy is an LGBTQ+ pop/R&B recording artist known for high octane dance numbers (think Janet) and an eclectic range of music styles. He also produces 4 LGBTQ+ music showcases monthly in New York including "Just The Tips" at The Rosemont.

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First Annual: Pride Atlantic Avenue
Jun
13
12:00 PM12:00

First Annual: Pride Atlantic Avenue

  • Atlantic Avenue from 4th Avenue to the Waterfront (map)
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Join us for the first annual Pride Atlantic Avenue!

Show your pride and win prizes! #AtlanticAvenuePride

  • First Annual Pride Award

  • Pop-up Entertainment

  • Food and Special Pride Drinks

  • Outdoor Dining

  • Shopping Promotions

  • Art Displays

Atlantic Avenue will be beaming with pride for the first ever “Pride on Atlantic Ave” event. The Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, in collaboration with Brooklyn Pride, is excited to launch this colorful celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community on Sunday, June 13, 12-5pm with food, drinks, shopping and music. Start your celebration with a week of Brooklyn Pride events leading up to their 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 12th. 

Then join us on Brooklyn’s proudest historic avenue, from the Waterfront to Fourth Avenue. Pride month is a vibrant, rainbow-filled recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community and the fight for equal rights. “Pride on Atlantic Ave” will celebrate the community and how much has been accomplished. 

Local Atlantic Avenue businesses will show their support for pride with festively, rainbow decorated windows and outdoor dining fences. There will be promotions, discounts, art exhibitions and special offers. Local bars will celebrate with specially created pride cocktails for attendees to enjoy. Everyone is encouraged to come and show their pride with creative outfits, hair, and accessories. Then to post their photos taken that day in front of an Atlantic Avenue business to Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #AtlanticAvenuePride for a chance to be declared the ‘Best Pride Ambassador’ and awarded a prize.There will also be music along the Avenue to welcome and entertain event goers as they shop, dine and stroll.

DIRECTIONS

By Subway: Nearby Stations are Hoyt Street 2 or 3, Hoyt Schermerhorn A, C, G walk south on Hoyt Street to Atlantic Avenue; 2,3,D,N,R,Q to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center, walk west to Atlantic Avenue

By Bus: B63 and B61, also nearby B41 and B99

By Bike: There are 8 nearby Citi Bike stations

By Car: Parking is available at 200, 255, and 301 Atlantic Avenue and 333 Schermerhorn Street and other lots nearby. Street parking rules apply.

By Long Island Railroad: Atlantic Terminal stop, walk west to Atlantic Avenue

By Ferry: Take the South Brooklyn route to Brooklyn Bridge/ Park Pier 6 Atlantic Avenue

Pride Atlantic Avenue is co-presented by Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, visit www.atlanticave.org or follow @atlanticaveldc on Instagram to learn more. Pride on Atlantic Ave is sponsored in part by Out of the Closet and Investors Bank.

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Jun
12
12:00 PM12:00

Live Entertainment on NYC Test & Trace Stage

  • 4th Street Cul-du-sac (off 5th Avenue) (map)
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Brooklyn Pride’s Entertainment Line Up live on the NYC Test & Trace Stage

Music ranging from Rock, Hip-Hop, Drag Performers & more


In Person: The NYC Test & Trace Stage is located on the 4th Street Cul-du-sac off of 5th Avenue, Park Slope


Online: Available via Livestream

Line Up

CLICK NAMES FOR DETAILS

11:45AM - Noon

+ Host and MC: Lailah Lancing

Lailah Lancing headshot

Venmo: Ms_Lancing | Cashapp: $MsLancing

Lailah Lancing is an Out, Loud, and Proud Transwoman, Singer/Songwriter, Trans Rights Advocate, and Nightlife personality. She has been a staple in NYC for nearly 3 decades! In her career she’s been a part of all things fabulous from The 90’s club scene, Legendary NYC Drag Dining establishment Lucky Cheng’s, And the Burlesque & Cabaret circuits. She’s honored to be back Emceeing Brooklyn Pride this year! Let’s have a SAFE & HAPPY Pride!!!

Governor's Proclamation to Brooklyn Pride


Noon - 1PM

+ MX Brooklyn Pride: Emi Grate

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Venmo: @emigrate_drag | PayPal: me/emigratedrag | Instagram: @emigrate_drag

Emi Grate was born and raised in Mandalay, Myanmar. She is currently based in Brooklyn, NY and is a drag artist, illustrator, and a receptionist at a Covid testing site. Emi is the current Mx Brooklyn Pride and she is also Miss BK 2018. Emi is proud to be the producer of A+ the Pan-Asian Drag Revue (@aplusdragshow) - est. 2017

+ ChamberQueer

ChamberQUEER

Venmo: @chamberqueer | Instagram: chamberqueer | Facebook: ChamberQUEER

ChamberQUEER is an LGBTQ+ chamber music organization based in Brooklyn, NY. Its mission is to program queer artists and composers; highlight historically under-represented queer figures in classical music; and provide an inclusive and intersectional space in classical music for artists and audience alike.

+ Cyndi Woods

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Cyndi Woods is a transgender woman and has been a professional entertainer for over two decades. She has also participated in the gay pageantry circuit, earning the title of Miss Gay San Antonio 2010. A Texas native, Cyndi is known for her tantalizing numbers that are sure to bring a smile to many faces. She is known for her impersonation styles, particularly Diana Ros. She also enjoys giving back to her community and has been a supporter of Brooklyn Pride for many years.

+ JenDog Lonewolf

JenDog Lonewolf

Paypal: ilovejendog@gmail.com

Jendog Lonewolf is a Two Spirit/Black-Native, Photographer/Multi-disciplinary Artivist + Hip Hop Emcee from Bushwick, Brooklyn. She's an global touring Artivist who has shared stages w/many icons like Nile Rodgers,Harry Belafonte,Desmond Tutu,Rah Digga and Joan Baez. Jendog Lonewolf collabo'd w/ Grammy® winner Dan Zanes on two Hip Hop-Folk Music collaborations, including a Lead Belly tribute for Smithsonian Institute’s Folkways Records. She is also a proud member of PeoplesMusicNetwork + its Steering Committee.

1PM - 2PM

+ Marilyn Monhoe

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Venmo: @MarilynMonhoeNY | **Cash App: $MarilynMonhoeNY

Coming in at close to 8 FEET Tall, Marilyn Monhoe is the BIGGEST Musical Theatre Drag Queen NYC has recently seen! Marilyn is a rising star within the local Drag Scene in New York City; a regular performer at Bel-Aire Diner’s Drive in Drag Show, and frequent regular within Hell’s Kitchen Drag Shows/Competitions! Marilyn is a musical theatre Drag Queen debuting many looks for popular musicals such as Kinky Boots, A Chorus Line, Wicked, and Hamilton! Marilyn collaborates with many local theatre professionals and has also been featured in local Television programs such as POSE: Season 2, and the upcoming Netflix Original Series HALSTON.

+ Chix Appeal

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PayPal @andreaauerbach1 | Facebook: Chixappeal

Chix Appeal is an all-female rock band performing your favorite covers by the likes of Pat Benatar and The Go Go’s as well as their own rockin’ originals! Chix Appeal has played clubs all over NYC as well as most of the pride festivals in the Tri-state area! They have also been awarded a grant from Staten Island Arts Organization to record their first EP! The band includes Cece, Aileen, Gulya, Mayna and Andrea.

+ Freeda Kulo

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Venmo: @sendmepesos | Instagram: @freedakulo

Freeda Kulo, originally from the west coast & Mexico, this Digital Drag darling has blossomed during this pandemic and has used her platform to bring focus to organizations that understand the needs of the bipoc community. Right from her home in NYC she used virtual drag shows to express her culture all while fundraising for different causes. She is Mexican and her dreams won’t be trumped!

+ Jesse Vega

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Venmo: Jesse-Vega-27 | CashApp: $JV3GA90 | Instagram: @JesseV3GA

Jesse Vega is a Pop/Dance & R&B recording artist who resides in the Bronx. Jesse Vega got his first experience at Brooklyn Pride in 2019 promoting & performing his single “Let Me”,”Keep Watching Me” & “He’ll Never Be Me”. He currently is working on new music and hopes to share his talent and music from around the world.

2PM - 3PM

+ Cheer New York

Venmo: @CheerNewYork | PayPal: @CheerNewYork

Cheer NY Group Shot

Cheer New York is a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of all-volunteer LGBTQ+ and ally cheerleaders. Our mission is to use our athletic and philanthropic abilities to empower and affect change in our communities through charitable action. Since Cheer New York was founded in 2001, we have been serving the Tri-State Area by inspiring and encouraging audiences wherever we perform and by raising money for local LGBTQ+ charities through our New York Spirit Fund.

+ Control The Sound

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Brooklyn-based rockers, Control The Sound, are a teenaged, genre-bending quintet whose roots trace back to an elementary school talent show. Weaving a soulful blend of jazz, blues, hip-hop, funk, and rock, the group of friends pack a punch into every single performance. With nearly 100 gigs in New York City under their belt, Control The Sound has played at popular venues including Brooklyn Steel and Brooklyn Bowl and has opened for bands like The New Mastersounds and The Cat Empire.

+ JaeSam

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CashApp: $TheJaeSam

JaeSam is an open Pop/Hip-hop Gay male all around performer with a dance crew. He has been performing around 7 years and has been seen on many Pride stages:Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. JaeSam has also performed at multiple LGBTQ lounge and bars, Macy's, RawArtists Events and Boys and Girls clubs. JaeSam has always wanted to be a role model for the upcoming LGBTQ music artists to be proud of themselves. JaeSam loves to get the crowd moving and has a dream to perform on all Pride stages. Stand Proud always!! Blessing!!

+ Kevin Tapia

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PayPal: Kevin Tapia

Kevin Tapia was born to Mexican parents and is from New York City. He is a Mainstream Pop artist who performs music in Spanish and English, with a side of Reggaeton fusion. Kevin has incorporated his guitar to a majority of his songs. He has performed at the following events: New York State Fair of Syracuse, Branch Brook Park of Newark, NJ and was featured on Univision TV New York (Channel 41) for the Viernes Y Mas TV show. Kevin Tapia’s music is officially available on all major digital music platforms.

3PM - 4PM

+ Camille J

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Venmo: @CamilleJMusic | CashApp: $Lexsosa | Instagram: @itscamillej

Camille J - Recording artist/profession dancer. Born in the heart of Brooklyn, Camille J’s performance brings an exquisite vibe to the crowd. She has blessed NYC & New Jersey Pride with her talents plenty times before. She has worked with many A-list artists such as Ashanti, Remy-Ma, Neyo, Travis Scott and more. Be sure to check her out at camillejmusic.com

+ Gotham Cheer

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GOTHAM CHEER is a nonprofit and diverse adult cheerleading team created to give back to the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly homeless or disadvantaged youth. We aim to be leaders in the community through advocacy, volunteer work and community service events with our Community Partners.

+ Tony Enos

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Rowan University hailed Tony Enos as "a National treasure in the LGBTQ2S Community". Tony Enos (Cherokee) is a two-time Native American Music Awards Nominee, who celebrates over a decade as a singer, songwriter/producer, electrifying live stage entertainer, and activist. Enos burst onto the pop music scene with his 2012 breakthrough album “The Heat.” His 2020 career defining 4th studio album “POSI+IVE,” brought Enos out publicly with his HIV status, and amplified the PLWH experience.

4PM - 5PM

+ Alise King

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Alise King is a multi award winning R&B Soul Artist who has opened for the likes of The Iconic Chaka Khan, The legendary Aretha Franklin, The Trailblazing George Clinton, just to name a few. She has graced stages touring in North Carolina, Washington, D.C., California, Ohio and more! Alise is a powerhouse vocalist and the true the embodiment of SOUL! She even refers to herself as a D.I.V.A which stands for Divine Instrument Vocalizing (her) Ability which is to use her gift of song to spread love, joy and happiness to people across the world!

+ Victoria Williams

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Venmo: @thevictoriawilliams | Instagram: @thevictoriawilliams

Victoria Williams is the dancing diva of NYC! She is the reigning MISS ROCKBAR and 1st preliminary alternate for the National Pageant “New Comer U.S. OF A.” While in quarantine, she is super proud of booking a national Target commercial, where Victoria Williams was featured as one of the main faces for their 2020 pride campaign! She believes that being a Drag Queen is not only having the ability to entertain, but to also to use your platform to be the voice for those who can not speak.

+ Dan Kiernan

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Venmo: @Dan-Kiernan | PayPal: @DanKiernan921

Dan Kiernan is a NY based queer pop/soul singer-songwriter. Dan's music is soulful, pop, & high energy that not only makes you feel good but feel everything. He is influenced by 2000s pop, pop punk, & classic rock. Dan is excited to bring his music to Brooklyn Pride, especially this year.

5PM - End

+ Kenny Supreme

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Kenny Supreme was born & raised in Bronx, NY and he sings, dances & acts. He is a musical performer who has performed in bars and festivals throughout NYC. Kenny has been writing & producing his own music since 16 years old. His music style is a blend of dance, R&B and pop. Kenny Supreme's music influences are Lady Gaga, Tinashe & Jennifer Lopez and they have motivated him to continue to work on music & succeed in his dream of being an international pop star.

+ Emergency Tiara

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Emergency Tiara is the sparkling NYC based band from the creative mind of ringleader Juri Jinnai. Together with her band Emergency Tiara whisks you away into her magical kingdom where French pop, J-Pop and Surf rock collide. Their energetic stage show is only matched by their vibrant costumes. In 2019, she performed at the NAMM Conference in LA, SXSW in Austin, participated in the High School Nation Tour, Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, MIDEM Conference in Cannes, and was the support act for Belinda Carlisle's UK Tour in the fall.

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Family Movie Night: The Princess Birde
Jun
11
6:30 PM18:30

Family Movie Night: The Princess Birde

Celebrate at the annual Pride Movie Night on the turf at The Old Stone House.

This year, the film will be The Princess Bride, beginning with pre-show entertainment including Gotham Cheer and songs from the new musical Prospect Hill. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music will lead Movie Tunes Singalong for the whole family.

Bring your picnic blanket, friends, and family to enjoy the evening!

 
 
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Remaining Resilient: Coping with Mental Health as We Come Out of the Pandemic
Jun
8
6:30 PM18:30

Remaining Resilient: Coping with Mental Health as We Come Out of the Pandemic

Organized by Callen-Lorde and New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

This virtual panel will cover topics such as understanding depression and anxiety, strategies for healthy coping, tools to help manage stress, and Brooklyn resources to look to for more help.

RSVP on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom Link.

Panelists: Genna Ayers and Q Hailey | Moderator: Renair Amin

Genna Ayres is a behavioral health provider who strives to create safe and affirming spaces in medical and mental health care for LGBTQ people. Since graduating from Columbia with a masters in social work and a masters in public health, Genna has spent most of their therapy career working in an integrated care setting in community health centers where they work to increase access to mental health care and support medical providers in caring for LGBTQ folks and folks with mental health struggles. Genna spends a lot of their time thinking about ways to make LGBTQ folks feel seen and supported in the health care system. When not working, Genna can be found spending time with their family and community, roller skating, and in the sunshine.

Quanita Hailey is an alum of Mount Holyoke college and Union Theological Seminary where she received her Masters of Divinity with a focus in Womanist Queer Ethics. Lovingly, nick-named Q, she currently serves as a Staff Chaplain at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist hospital. She is the creator of the Women of Color Trailblazers Leadership Conference at Mount Holyoke College. Q is a lover of her family and a peer advocate. She can be found dreaming up new creative convening ideas for FreeXone 4 Us, a free QTPOC communal space that seeks to evoke the sacred and promote healing in NYC.

Poster for Remaining Resilient
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Brooklyn Pride Kickoff Party
Jun
7
5:00 PM17:00

Brooklyn Pride Kickoff Party

  • AHF - Out of the Closet Thrift Shop (map)
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Kickoff Party on the Roof of AHF - Out of the Closet Thrift Shop 475 Atlantic Avenue.   

Join AHF and Brooklyn Pride for a rooftop cocktail party to kick off Brooklyn Pride week! Beer/wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Come mix and mingle under the stars with us. It is time to show our Brooklyn Pride!


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