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Raise your flag: LGBTQ+ bars in Western Queens to visit during Pride and beyond

Friend's Tavern (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 6, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Western Queens is home to a thriving queer community that spans a wide spectrum of genders, sexualities, and identities. Every June, the World’s Borough comes alive with Pride celebrations, as LGBTQ+ New Yorkers gather to honor their stories, raise a glass and…

Astoria’s fifth annual Pride parade returns June 8 with drag, dancing and community pride

Previous Astoria Pride event at ICON. Photo courtesy of Albatross Bar.

Jun. 6, 2025 By sobrien June 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds are expected to turn out for the 2025 Astoria Pride March, which will once again wind its way through 30th Avenue and Steinway Street, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and spotlighting three of the neighborhood’s most iconic queer-owned establishments. The festivities will begin…

Raise a glass to Drinksgiving: Western Queens bars to check out for Thanksgiving Eve celebrations

Nov. 21, 2024 By Jessica Militello Before the turkey and pumpkin pie take center stage, Western Queens is serving up its own Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. This unofficial holiday on Thanksgiving Eve is all about gathering with friends at local bars and lounges for drinks, laughs, and unforgettable memories before the holiday’s traditional festivities. From karaoke… Read more »