It’s a long weekend for some, and that means picnics for all. Want to go to a fundraiser? Scroll down. Want clowns? You got it. Want Mal from the queer Ultimatum? Also an option. It’s not even pride yet, and the weekend is full with activities for all.

Events for Friday, May 24

The Bush : BIPOC Emo Night Presents Demise Disco!, 6 PM–1 AM

Mary’s : Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9 Viewing Party, 8 PM episode, 9 PM show

Downtown Social : Cheer New York Pride Month Kick-Off Party, 6:30–7:30 PM, $20 donation for an open bar, 100% of proceeds go to Love Wins Food Pantry »

Prospect Park : Queer Birders After Dark, a twilight bird and bat walk with NYC Queer Birders and Gotham Bat Conservancy, meet at Machate Circle, 7 PM

Events for Saturday, May 25

The Bush : Top Gyal, 10 PM–4 AM, $15

Ginger’s : House and Home with Sasha Love, 10 PM–2 AM

Brooklyn Pride Community Center : Gender Affirming Thrift, T4T event, same day clothing collection 11 AM–3:30 PM, free thrift for trans people 12:30–4:30 PM

Bluestockings : Butch Clothing Swap, sober and for butches of all ages, 2–6 PM

Dromedary: Coming Out : Fool Around the Block, a queer clown spectacular, 3 PM, no cover
ROYGBIVLAND!, Doors 8 PM, Show 9 PM

Littlefield : Switch n Play, Brooklyn drag collective performance, Doors 7 PM, Shows 8 PM, $25 »

Someday Bar : Fae Day, brunch burlesque, 1–5 PM, $25 »

Events for Sunday, May 26

The Bush : Julie Mango The Block Party, a celebration of the Caribbean, all are welcome, 3 PM–8 PM, free

Henrietta Hudson : 33rd Annual White Party, 9 PM–12:30 AM, no cover

Branded Saloon : Drag Drunch, seating at 2 PM, show at 2:30 PM

Nickys Unisex : Sungays, 7 PM–late

BK Backyard Bar : Queer Garden, hosted by Mal from The Ultimatum: Queer Love, 2–10 PM, $23 »

Dromedary: Coming Out : Odd Bandit, comedy open mic for queer & femme performers, 7 PM

Maria Hernandez Park : Trans Girl Picnic, Starr Street side of park, 12:30 PM

Marsha P Johnson State Park : Queer Fiber Arts Meeting, bring your own WIP and art supplies, 1 PM

Outbox Gym : Pilates for Palestine, a fundraiser event, 2 PM »

Polly’s Cafe : Queer Latines NYC Picnic in the Park, meet at Polly’s then walk to Prospect Park, 1 PM

Prospect Park : Queer People Paint & Sip Meetup, bring your own art supplies and drinks, meet at field by the Wellhouse bathrooms, 3:30 PM

Want to submit an event? Email heresaqueer@gmail.com.