CALENDAR
june, 2022
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Womyn’s Circle
June 23, 2022 • 6:30P Hauppauge Center
Join other womyn over 50 in community for an evening of socialization at our Hauppauge LGBT Center. Together we will chat and brainstorm the future direction of a womyn’s group. Please feel free to bring a refreshment to share. All attendees will receive a “blind date with a book”, a pre-wrapped sapphic novel to take home and enjoy, the title will remain a mystery until you open it. This event will be in person at our Hauppauge location, however pre-registration is kindly requested by emailing climongelli@lgbtnetwork.org .
Paint Your Pride: Make Your Own Pride Tee Edition
June 23, 2022 • 4:00P Queens Center
Whether you are attending the NYC Pride March or Reclaim Pride, its always a time for self-expression. Come make your own pride tee shirts for this year’s marches in Manhattan. We’ll have paints, decals, tie-dye, and more. This program is for young people, ages 13-24.
Smithtown’s 1st Annual Pride Family Picnic
June 28, 2022 • 5:30P Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve
Pack a picnic basket for your family and join LGBT Network at the Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve Pavilion in Commack for a Pride Family Picnic with music, games, snacks, and family pride! Partnering organizations including Smithtown Anti-Bias Task Force, Smithtown Youth Bureau, and Free Mom Hugs. For more information, contact Camille at climongelli@lgbtnetwork.org
Rainbow Ink: A Queer Creative Writing Circle
June 28, 2022 • 6:30P Queens Center
Join our creative writing circle for LGBTQ+ people on June 28th at 6:30PM at the Queens LGBT Center! We start our sessions with brief introductions, then we announce the theme for the session, free write, and share amongst our group! We invite humble novices and experienced writers.
SPECIAL EVENTS
New Queens Pride
Sunday, June 5, 2022 • Jackson Heights, NY
After a 2-year hiatus, the annual Queens Pride celebration is coming back bigger and prouder than ever and under new leadership. The LGBT Network, a 29-year-old nonprofit who provides a wide array of education, health, support, human services, and advocacy for tens of thousands of LGBTQ people and families, is leading a community wide effort to commemorate and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Queens Pride – now known as The New Queens Pride on Sunday June 5th, 2022 in Jackson Heights.
Long Island Pride
Sunday, June 12, 2022 • Farmingdale, NY
The LGBT Network’s annual Long Island Pride parade, concert, and festival will take place on Sunday, June 12th for the first time ever in the Village of Farmingdale. The 32-year flagship event for the LGBT Network will come back in full swing and 100% in-person. The Long Island Pride Parade, the first since the start of the pandemic, will bring thousands together for a celebration and display of community that hasn’t been seen in over two years. The 2022 Long Island Pride celebration will feature a parade, concert, and festival with thousands in attendance celebrating, dancing, and being more out and louder and prouder than ever before.
Building Families in the LGBT Community
Thursday, June 16, 2022 • Virtual
Are you interested in starting a family? The LGBT Network is partnering with RMA Long Island IVF, LGBT Families Program Partner, for an informative, free virtual seminar on assisted reproduction. This special program features a rare opportunity to connect with a full range of stellar experts including an IVF doctor, an Assisted Reproductive Attorney, a Patient Financial Counselor, and a couple sharing their story and experience of using IVF.
Pride Night at Citi Field
Friday, June 17, 2022 • Citi Field
Join thousands of LGBT people, allies, and their friends and families to fill Citi Field for Pride Night at Citi Field, on Friday June 17th, as the Mets take on the Miami Marlins! Pride Night at Citi Field supports the LGBT Network’s anti-bullying programs in Long Island and NYC schools.
Each ticket comes with a limited edition Mets Pride hat. Hats can be redeemed by scanning your ticket at the Group Sales Redemption Booth behind Section 130 until the end of the fifth inning.
LGBT Youth Prom
Thursday, June 30, 2022 • Hauppauge Center
LGBT Network cordially invites you to our Annual LGBT Youth Prom! Join us for a night of dancing and dining, complete with a buffet dinner and dessert bar, music, and the crowning of this year’s Rainbow Court! All LGBT and allied youth are welcome to be yourself and join us for an unforgettable night!
Long Island Pride
LONG ISLAND PRIDE - Together Again!
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
We did it! Long Island Pride was the first large scale outdoor event back from the pandemic and what a moment to be Together Again! Over 3,000 turned out for an enormously successful day full of celebration, dancing, community and love.
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