GAYLETTER

Do you feel the magic of spring in the air? The power of the sun is filling us all with new energy, new ideas, new life to share with each other. This is the time to set your intentions for the coming rebirth we’ll see in the world. Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? What new thing will you discover this week? Well, that’s what we’re here to help you with.

Enjoy DJ Nita Aviance‘s SPRINGZTRNL mix on his SoundCloud as you read what’s happening this week:

MONDAY

HOT FRUIT @ METROPOLITAN (559 LORIMER ST.) 
Performances by Manifestany SquirtZ and Neocamp. Music, as ever, by Econ and David Sokolowski. Photos by Tinker Coalescing. Cheap drinks, cute boys, good vibes. 10:00PM, FREE.
BATHSALTS @ DON PEDRO (90 MANHATTAN AVE.) 
“The Kid Is All Right,” celebrating our girl Amber Alert‘s birthday. The dress code recommends “as much like Khia as possible.”  Sounds perfect. 9:00PM, FREE.

TUESDAY

BODY PARTY @ CAMEO GALLERY (93 N 6TH ST.)
 Show off your moves at this post-work dance party with chill vibes and cool people. Music is hip-hop and R&B post-00s. 7:00PM.
THE CLICK OF THE LOCK @ THE PLAYERS CLUB (16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH)
 A reading of Justin Sayre‘s new play, which gives voice to what life was like in fairy resorts in Turn of the Century New York’s Bowery. In these resorts, young “fairies” with painted faces and affected lisps sold their wares to a diverse clientele of straight men. The fabulous cats includes Justin Vivian Bond, Zachary Booth, Blake Daniel, Chris Tyler and more. 8:00PM, RSVP.
ALARKE @ FRIENDS AND LOVERS (641 CLASSON AVE.)
 Electronic / wondercore / r&b / jazz / rap / pop. DJ sets by Dadras, Alarke, DonChristianand Butterflytree. 8:00PM, $10.

WEDNESDAY

CIRCUS OF DREAMS @ BIZARRE (12 JEFFERSON ST.) 
Presented by Matthew Silver and produced by House of Screwball, ‘Circus of Dreams‘ is a show that is unlike anything NY has ever seen: Entertainment mixed with Art, Awkwardness stretched to it’s breaking point — erupting into laughter as taboos, norms, and social codes are played with virtuosity. A world where dreams and waking life come together to meet for a drink. Performances by Lolo Haha, Ivy Castellanos, Jon Konkol, Madge of Honor, Stefan Martin, Allison Brainard, Eckszooberanteand Crimson Kitty. 9:00PM, DONATION BASED.
MR(S) WILLIAMSBURG @ METROPOLITAN (559 LORIMER ST.)
 Round 5 features contestants Aja, Madame Vivian V, Queen Amor, Zalika Parsons, Dotty Spartans, Foxy and Ms. Cherry Delight. 10:30PM, FREE.
MISSTER GLITTER @ THE WOODS (48 S 4TH ST.)
 Mariah Carey turns eternally 12 again at midnight! Celebrate MIMI’S birthday this week with as many MARIAH songs as you can handle! Also, POP POP POP (Kylie / Madonna / DianaRoss / Janet / Rihanna / etc etc etc!) ONCE YOU POP, YOU CAN’T STOP! Performance and DJ set by Horrorchata. 10:00PM, FREE.

THURSDAY

SHUGA @ OLIVIA (1073 ATLANTIC AVE.)
 Combining stellar interactive art with steamy sexy beats! This glitter punk themed event is the beginning of a new monthly Burner dance party for sexy papis & any queer bodies or friends of who would like to celebrate life , and create fun memories with other beautiful souls. Music by BEAR, The Beat Kitty, Matty Glitteratti, DRFNKNSTN and more. Performances by Stephen Zar, Manifestany Squirtz and Mary Magdala. Live painting by Tyler Wallach and hot go-go dancers like Rify Royalty and Nick J. 9:00PM, $10.
TIME OF THE MONTH @ METROPOLITAN (559 LORIMER ST.)
 She was this year’s Billboard Woman of the Year, has been a fierce angry cunt for years, out as bisexual for longer than that, and continues to be a MAJOR queer icon. TIME OF THE MONTH is going P!NK! Performances by hostess Ariana Huffenstuff, Derek Smith, Daphne Sumtimez and Jeremy Wilson. Music by DJ Hertz van Rental. 10:00PM, FREE.
ZIMMER @ VERBOTEN (54 N 11TH ST.)
 Come usher in Spring with the breezy disco vibes of Zimmer at Verboten a brand spankin’ new hotspot in Williamsburg! Joining the master of horizontal disco are rising stars Chordashian and Powerslug residents Headband & Hooligan. 10:00PM, $10.

FRIDAY

I LOVE THIS QUESTION @ JAVA STUDIOS (252 JAVA ST.)
 A solo exhibition of new work by Dakota Sica. Material, Material, Material, and say it once more and it becomes immaterial. Just like standing here. A fabricated reality crafted to encapsulate your questions. Why am I here? Who are all these beautiful people? What do they so desperately want from me? It’s five forty-five in the morning; You are running from these unavoidable truths. But still you can’t help but thinking…I love this question. Beer, wine, cocktails and music. 7:00PM, FREE.
THE FREE BUSHWICK (B.A.Z.) CAMPAIGN @ LA GROTTA
 One after another the places we used to party / see shows / organize / **LIVE** at are FALLING LIKE DOMINOS and in their stead the same over-priced and over-BORING CONDOS and rising. fucking. RENT. BUT THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO BUSHWICK. THIS IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE U.S. INDEED, ALL OVER THE WORLD. IS TIME TO DRAW OUR LINE IN THE SAND. IT IS TIME TO REFUSE TO *BUDGE* AN INCH. 8:00PM.

SATURDAY

KUNST! @ VERBOTEN (54 N 11TH ST.)
 Susanne Bartsch and Dreamhouse are bringing what they’ve been doing at CATWALK to Brooklyn. The first installment features a live show by La’fem Ladosha and DJs Aaron Kolfage, Telfar, Michael Magnan and Amber Valentine. 10:00PM, $10 ADVANCE/$20 DOOR.
VECTOR MASS @ VECTOR GALLERY (40 CLINTON ST.)
 An hour of silence followed by an hour of sermons at the Lower East Side’s only Satanic church/gallery. Sermons by JJ Brine, Lena Marquise, Montgomery Harris and more. 9:00PM, FREE.
NVR FUN @ SECRET BROOKLYN LOCATION (TBA)
 NVR MND and LOST WITCH PRODUCTIONS present a freak show featuring guest musical performances by Madden, Neuport and No Eyes with DJs JX Cannon, Kachina and Textbreak. 10:00PM, $10.

SUNDAY

TAROT SOCIETY @ CATLAND (987 FLUSHING AVE.)
 Get read! Tarot Society moves to Catland temporarily with lots of beautiful psychics to help you along your path. 6:00PM, $5-$15 SLIDING SCALE.
ENCHANTED @ TAGINE (221 W 38TH ST.) 
Performances by Enchanted, Lady Simon, Nick Klein and Invisible Man. 10:00PM.