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We received an email, a Facebook update and a tweet from Penny Arcade about this event. We always pay attention to mother Penny, when Penny says something to us we listen. Mother Penny is wise and she knows what’s up, I mean she should really just suggest an event for us every week. This Saturday, May 14, is a memorial at La MaMa for the legendary transgender superstar Holly Woodlawn. Penny told us that we should let people know about this event because it’s open to the public on a “first come basis.” They are also planning to live stream the event at 1:30PM EST on Howlround. Woodlawn was a Warhol superstar and performer who had and an amazing life, she was featured in many films, stage productions and TV shows. She was a legend. Trust!  This is a rare opportunity to be a part of her final performance. If you don’t know much about Holly, take this opportunity to do some research. YouTube is a good place to start, also read this NY Times article. Ok?  —Abi

We got an email awhile back about this event, and I am glad we have this platform so we can share it with you. You can never say that we don’t give you options for things to do in NYC! This event sounds perfect — it’s a walking tour called ‘Gay Bars That Are Gone.’ It’s basically a walk focused on “sharing memories and histories of gay bars gone by. The route focuses mostly on Chelsea and the Village and [it] invites people of all ages to come out and share stories from their favorite LGBT spots.” The event is part of the Jane’s Walk Festival, (which I’ve never hear of) that honors “urban activist” Jane Jacobs. It sounds like it could be a fun event, you can probably even meet your next date there or just learn something new about the historical gay social scene of NYC. Ohh and there’s an afterparty at the legendary bar Julius’ at 9:00PM. Yes queen, learn some fun queer history and get wasted, that’s how you get an education!  —Abi

Pop Souk is back! Yes Becky, the rumors are true we are gonna be selling our latest issue of GAYLETTER at Pop Souk. We’ll even have a few back issues just in case you need to complete your collection. We are so fucking excited, it’s gonna be nuts and bananas. For those of you that don’t know about Pop Souk, it was created by the nightlife cuntress Ladyfag and it’s where (according to Mickey Boardman from Paper mag) “the crazy-bananas personalities of New York nightlife sell their finest goods…” It’s lots of fun, you can basically shop drunk, mingle and flirt with people you know, meet strangers, find some unique new looks, have a dance, and even get your nails done. As Ladyfag describes it, it’s “more than just a market, it’s a full-fledged community event. There are no sales reps, just some of New York’s most talented makers and characters.” Also, $1 from the entrance will be donated to Ali Forney Center, so you can also support a great cause. Come to our table and say hello to Tom and I, it’s gonna be lit! Yes Becky!  —Abi

I am not the biggest Prince fan. I know that’s sacrilegious to say right now, but growing up all his music kind of sounded the same to me. I never really connected to him in the way others did. Which is why this event might be good for me. The idea behind Classic Album Sunday’s, which began in London, is that they play a record, from start to finish, on the best sound systems they can find. The purpose is to give your undivided attention to the experience, and hopefully come away with a new, and deeper appreciation for the work. This Wednesday they are playing Prince & The Revolution’s ‘Around The World In A Day.’ Afterwards the place turns into a big dance party with DJ Spinna and Good Room paying tribute to Prince all night long. If you’re a diehard fan of the man then this is a dream event. If you’re like me, and lukewarm about him then this might lead to a holy conversion. Or not. No biggie.  —tom

We have made our love of the legendary queer smut zine, Straight To Hell, loud and clear to anyone who is a longtime reader of the newsletter or our magazine (we featured them in issue 3 of GAYLETTER Magazine.) The zine has been publishing smutty stories for decades and is not afraid to share it’s contributors love of cum, piss, cocks, ass and public sex with the world. This Friday the magazine is curating an evening of short films by Straight To Hell contributors “& comrades” including: “Steve LaFreniere (David Hurles — Old Reliable), Justin Spring (Sam Steward), Ryan Foerester, Kristian Kozul, Antonio DeSilva, Brian Brennan (Latino Fan Club), Anthony Viti, Randal Wilcox (Al Baltrop), & others to be announced.” The night is programmed by current S.T.H editor Billy Miller. It’s $5 to attend but know one will be turned away for lack of funds. Fuck everything else you have planned at this event and check it out!  —tom

This is the second event by the zine Straight to Hell at the Bureau of General Services - Queer Division. They’ll be featuring artwork from S.T.H. contributors and comrades. The event will feature photography and “special editions” from artists Anonymous, Luke Abbey, Michael Alago, Brian Brennan (Latino Fan Club), Matthew Burcaw, Walt Cessna, Wayne Coe, Thomas Dozol, Michael Economy, Greg Endries, Danny Fields, Ryan Foerester, Torrey Grobes, David Hurles (Old Reliable), Erik Hanson, Charles Hovland, Steve LaFreniere, Patrick Lee, Yeni Mao, Bobby Miller, Slava Mogutin, Bob Nickas, Josh Olsen, Christopher Schulz, Terry Smith, Daniel Trese, Jan Wandrag, Cornelius Washington, Jimmy Wright and more. I know I just listed a whole bunch of names, but trust me that’s a good thing — this will be a full on queer party. Expect a performance at 7:00PM. The show will remain on view until March 25th. I smell piss!  —Abi

Our cunt 22-year-old friend Christy Burlington Coat Factory told us that FIT was gonna host a Drag Pageant and there’s rumor that Bianca Del Rio is gonna be involved. We were very interested and were like, really the queens there have a pageant??? After that I have been googling and trying to find all the details. I’ve got to say, these queens are very bad at promotion. How are you gonna have a drag event in NYC and not plaster it all over the tristate area? How you gonna be a drag queen if you can’t promote yourself? I went to FIT and it’s gotta be one of the gayest school in the world — THANK YOU for that. The best way to get a ticket is probably to show up to the Dubinsky lobby and ask. Searching through FB, I found this status update: “This year for our 10th anniversary, we’re planning the biggest presentation ever!!!! Hosted by your crowned Queen of Comedy, hint, she’s another Ru girl...This is going to be amazing.” Girls, we’ll help you get the word out, you’re welcome!  —t&a

I avoid going to Times Square as much as possible — the fact that people choose to hang out there on New Year’s Eve is mind boggling to me — so going there for an event that lasts just 3 minutes sounds like the right amount of time to be there. Times Square Arts has partnered with Moving Image to curate a month long GIF performance each night in Times Square. Mountain Light/Time by Lorna Mills is a 3 minute GIF of a sunrise over a mountain. It will play from 11:57 to midnight, every night for the next month. It doesn’t say which of the hundreds of screens it will play on, but I have a feeling it will be all of them. This is a great opportunity to see Times Square like you have never seen it before. Get in, get out. You really don’t need to be standing in that hell hole for any longer than 3 minutes.  —tom