Pride Weekend Celebration at Culture Lab LIC - June 21, 22 & 23

It's a PRIDE celebration this weekend at Culture Lab LIC...

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 9-10pm
Theater Camp: CATS
Theater Camp--a space for all the queer and trans ex-drama kids in the NYC and burlesque scene to showcase the earnest, raunchy, gender-bent musical theater acts of their wildest dreams--is excited to present our first ever full Theater Camp musical: Cats! (Don’t worry, we took out all of the long and boring numbers, but we did leave in all of the body parts the movie edited out).

Hosted by Peach Fuzz, Stevie Dicks, & Throb Fosse
Intended for Adult Audiences.An unauthorized parody.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-camp-cats-tickets-908991095837

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 9pm - June 23, 2am
BIG GAY DISCO at Culture Lab LIC
Happy Pride, it's time to twirl! For one night only, Culture Lab LIC presents BIG GAY DISCO - a dance party for everyone. Featuring iconic NYC DJs Dexter Driscoll, Jenny Lion and canteenkilla and a night full of surprise pop-up performances from up-and-coming nightlife legends; this party is here for queer joy! Dress in your disco finest and get ready to boogie down. Non-stop fun, 9 PM - 2 AM, with full access to the gallery at Culture Lab LIC to enjoy and explore. All are welcome, so let's get down on it - see you on the dance floor! This event is 21+
BIG GAY DISCO has a zero-tolerance harassment policy.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-gay-disco-at-culture-lab-lic-tickets-924002224527

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 3-9pm
PROUD LEGACY featuring NINA SKY and more!
Honoring & celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ+ artists & community on underground music & dance culture! Join us for Culture Lab LIC's 2024 Pride Weekend with a special Sunday outdoors dance party: PROUD LEGACY - in collaboration with Vin.yl NYC! PROUD LEGACY will be a free, family-friendly event created to honor & celebrate the lasting legacy of the LGBTQ+ community's impact on underground music & dance culture.

With special live performances and exciting DJ sets by local/global artists and changemakers, join us to dance all day from 3-9pm as we pay homage to the gay, trans, & queer trailblazers who made and continue to make dance culture and music what it is today!

Featuring Performances & DJ sets by:Nina Sky, Brandon Markell Holmes, Niara Sterling, Omer Mil

Food & beverages for sale including Natural Wine menu curated by Vin.yl at our bars. + Future Hi-Fi sound system installation for your listening pleasure!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proud-legacy-ft-nina-sky-more-tickets-924480765857

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 4-5pm
Cissy Walken's Family Pride Show
Storytime with drag queen and certified teacher Cissy Walken! Looking for some family fun this Pride that's perfect for kids? Look no further! Join drag queen and certified teacher, Cissy Walken, at Culture Lab on Sunday, June 23rd at 4 PM as she hosts a special Pride-themed storytime for all ages!
Audience members get to enjoy a reading of “Julián Is A Mermaid” by Jessica Love and a creative arts project, art supplies will be provided.
Parents must check in with their families at the front gallery desk and ensure parental supervision is provided throughout the show.

Attendance is free but we would greatly appreciate you RSVP through this Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cissy-walkens-family-pride-show-tickets-924487154967

Also this weekend:

LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC - Free outdoor concerts for Pride Weekend:

FRIDAY, JUNE 21
At 7pm, kick off our PRIDE weekend with NEW YORK MODULAR SOCIETY & SYNTH LIBRARY NYC for an evening of synth and dancing with:
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Saywordstaz & Cho
Barbie Dreamburger

SATURDAY, JUNE 22
5:00pm: Kristen Goodman (Folk)
6:30pm: R O N I (Rock n' Roll, Indie)
8:00pm: Softee (Pop)

NO COVER!
https://www.culturelablic.org/live-at-culture-lab-lic-2024

And currently on view in our art gallery:
Say It Loud: Unsung Heroes curated by Orestes Gonzalez
Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 5-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm