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Want to learn more about Fire Island? Listen to the Bowery Boys podcast “A Very Gay History of Fire Island.” Henrietta Hudson Check out their socials to see if drag legend Lady Bunny is spinning her “Disco Teas” -usually on Sunday afternoons and free. The Monster opened in the West Village in 1981 and is still thriving today with outdoor bar seating, a piano bar, and a downstairs disco. Notice the bar logo (based on a Coney Island sea creature) and historic art around the interior. “Host to the Homos since the 1970s” The Monster has roots in Fire Island and Key West - two other historic gay meccas. History aside, don’t miss the burgers here. You can listen to The Bowery Boys episode on this important moment in New York’s LGBTQ story. On Apbefore Stonewall - activists staged a “sip in” here to protest the New York State Liquor Authority’s regulation that prohibited bars from serving homosexuals. One of the oldest bars in town, Julius opened in 1826 before attracting a gay clientele in the 1950s. Julius’ is maybe the granddaddy of gay bars in the city. The walls alone will tell you about a century worth of New York stories. Grab a cocktail and feel the history here. Photo: waffleboy 5 spots to celebrate Gay History in New York CityĪnd if you’re looking for storied places to celebrate Pride in New York City this year, we’ve got some faaaaabulous suggestions. Grab a seat to toast Pride at Julius’ Bar. The Very Gay History of Fire Island: the 20th-century history of Cherry Grove and the Pinesīelow, we’ve compiled a list of some historic sites that can be visited in New York that played a role in the fight for gay rights.The Stonewall Riots: the celebrated 1969 raid and protests.Sip-In a Julius’: a 1966 protest in the West Village - see below.Walt Whitman at 200: a look at gay life in the mid-19th century.Space is limited, so snag your tickets now! This tour dives into the queer history in New York and beyond.Īnd what history there is! New York has played a pivotal role in the fight for gay rights in New York City–which has been covered in several episodes of the Bowery Boys, including: “Gay Bars That Are Gone” with Kyle Supley and Michael Ryan. We’re celebrating with a very special Pride Week Tour on June 20th: ‘Tis the season, New York! Pride Month is upon us and after a few years of virtual this and online that, it feels so nice to celebrate the history and diversity of the LGBTQ community where we can safely. Celebrating Pride outside of The Stonewall Inn.