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We are usually pretty light on coverage of lesbian events, it’s not because we don’t like lesbians, it’s simply because we are not lesbians and we don’t get sent enough lesbian events. The fact is “pussy” is one of our favorite words — It’s kind of sad we don’t have any lesbian friends, but we’re happy one finally reached out to us about this event. “How about an event for the ladies?” is what the message read. The “one and only lesbian dating app,” HER is hosting a “major” party this Friday, June 12 at The Royal for the Season 3 premiere of Orange is the New Black!!! I am so fucking excited about this, I am just gonna jump and scream for a minute. Yassssss! They told us that they are bringing “girls on girls on girls, prison hooch, and an intimate photo booth” to the party. I have no words to describe how cool that all sounds, I just want to finish writing this post so my hands are free. Even better all our readers go for FREE using the code: friends. We will post the link on our Facebook page shortly for you to reserve your ticket. Power to the pussy!  —Abi

Elkel is opening another pop-up shop (June 11-21) on Orchard St. in New York City that you should all go check out. It’s the only store in the US that stocks one of GAYLETTER’s favorite brands, Julian Zigerli, plus they’re selling our magazine, so like, hashtag obsessed. Some of the other brands they carry include Dusty, Bleach Project, Ytinifninfinity, IndyAnna, TILLYandWILLIAM and many more. Here’s more info about the shop: “Tightly curated by founder Kelvin Goncalves, the selection is a sought after mix of local independent makers from all across the globe; Sweden, Indonesia, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico, England and the U.S. From styles such as structured, cut-out, digitally printed tailored shirts, to surreal internet glitch tees, to angular mesh tanks, to tops that turn into chaps, the prices hit a diverse spectrum, much like the shoppers themselves.” Weird, hard-to-find, slutty fashion that anyone can afford is what I got from that quote. Basically my dream shop. Melt that bowl in your freezer holding your Discover card and buy some shit!  —tom

The awesome indie food magazine Put A Egg on It just released their 10th issue and they are going to be having a “tasty release party” at Von. Hosted by the legendary Linda Simpson with music by the amazing JD Samson, plus, fried eggs by Jenn De La Vega. I have never had fried eggs at a party. Here’s what you should expect from issue 10: “we’re finally putting a egg on it! Put A Egg On It #10 is a feast of dishes such as Andy Warhol’s kitchen portraits of fabulous friends, Lars K. Huse’s charming illustrated guide to goat cheese on the Norwegian island of Håøya and Dustin Wayne Harris’s photos of First Date Cakes. Sarah Keough joins our New Orleans family for a festive pork stew dinner. Kati Krause and Mike Albo explore the connection between love, longing, obsession and food, Charles Graeber reminisces about cooking at a fading hotel on a Maine island while Danyel Smith tries to change her habitual cocktail.” Limited open bar of Negronis (OMG my fave!) followed by a drink special after. Let’s go and support this awesome indie publication! Everything’s better with an egg on top.  —Abi

This is probably the most Brooklyn thing you’ll do all year, yes even more Brooklyn than the “Celebrate Brooklyn” event we wrote up for Wednesday. It’s an art party in a parking lot in Bushwick with pizza and beer, and it’s sponsored by Vice and Vans. It could be a disaster, but even if it is you’ll have delicious slices of Roberta’s pizza to distract you. The pizza/art party is happening both days this weekend (June 6 and 7). “DJs Spliffington and Trice Cat will provide the beats, along with a guest set by Hot Girls Eating Pizza (naturally).” Parking lot parties remind me of Melbourne (where I grew up) I guess there’s plenty of empty ones in that city so they were popular for music festivals and dance parties. If I could give you a tip for attending an event like this it would be to wear a hat and use sunscreen. Parking lots aren’t known for their shade, so you’ll likely heat up pretty quickly. Drink lots of water, and beer and water and then more beer, and don’t forget the pizza, and the art... oh hell, have I sold you on this thing yet!?  —Abi

I HAD to tell you about this show before it comes down this Saturday. There are very few living legends left in the art world, therefore when one performs, exhibits or makes a public appearance it is imperative that you attend, especially if you live in the city where it’s going down. Painter Malcolm Morley is one such legend and his current exhibition of new works at Sperone Westwater is nothing short of spectacular. Yes, 84 this June 7th, Morley has been turning the art world on it’s head for over five decades, securing his place in art history early on in his career with the “highly colored Superrealist paintings of ocean liners and the luxurious but vacuous life of their passengers.” Actually one such canvas’ “On Deck,” painted in 1966, hangs in the permanent collection of modern works at The Metropolitan Museum. Returning to visual themes that have been pervasive in his works from the onset, the new exhibition is more vibrant and colorful than ever, and includes imagery of ships, airplanes, trains, lighthouses and impeccably crafted models attached to the canvas, or free standing, made entirely out of watercolor paper. Housed in an extraordinary Norman Foster designed building on the Bowery, Morley’s paintings may just prove to be the perfect antidote to this unusually grey and chilly weather we are having.  —Gayletter

A brand new party called Cruise is coming to Brooklyn which is cute because we like new things! Our friend Tanner Cohen is hosting it with his friend Ivan Dutton. Tanner told me it has “a gay Summer theme that fits perfectly with the venue cause its soooo cute and ratchet and there’s a huge ugly/hot pirate statue outside welcoming in the thot parade…” Oh, OK, Tanner. “We invite you to let your beach hair down, pour up some Alizé, and bask in the tropical, sexy, and ratchet flavors of the majestic Call Box Lounge for this epic and salty night.” I love that ratchet is coming back! Also, we are trying to bring Fierce back. It might have to wait since we’ve decided that the thing to say now is “She done already done had herses.” Music for the night is by DJs Chapman, Ivenchy +Tarzan. You must come in some sort of nautical look “or die,” but if you hate nautical show up in an anti-white people outfit, that always works! “#wenchbettahavemybooty #porthole #allhandsondick #mate4mate #rumsnatch #suricruise #penelopecruz #fleekweek #poopdeck #seaworld #comethrough” Check out this video!  —Abi

I recently watched a commercial for this reality TV show called Skin Wars with RuPaul (he’s one of the judges). My first impression was What the fuck? A competition about body painters? I mean whatever, right? Anything can be a reality show these days. So, here’s the deal, Gawker and Skin Wars are hosting a party together at Kinfolk 94. Our friend Victor Jeffreys II, who’s helping promote the party, told me that Gage of the Boone (from The Spectrum) and Diego Montoya (from MIX film festival) are working with the winner of the first season of the show, Natalie Fletcher, “to bring the kids 8 painted looks inspired by the future.” This is the sort of event you just have to experience — it could be amazing or a shit show, or a combination of both. Music is by Danny Taylor. Victor arranged something special for our readers: “The first 25 people to RSVP using GAYLETTER in the ‘invited by’ block will have access to the open bar...Anyone after will have to pay for their own drinks (which are still cheap).” Cool?  —Abi