Thursday night is gay movie night at La Gringa Taqueria.
Williamsburg Mexican eatery will host free weekly movie nights that appeal to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
On the upcoming roster is “Gayby,” a flick about a straight female yoga instructor and her gay male friend who decide to parent a baby together after realizing they are both single, in their mid-30s, and childless. Also on the list is “Sassy Pants,” featuring Haley Joel Osment, the former child star of “The Sixth Sense,” who takes on a gay role in this comedy.
“Magic Mike,” “The Bay,” and “Chasing Mavericks,” are also on the queue as part of the new LGBT movie night starting May 2.
Mikey Rox, La Gringa’s publicist who happens to be a happily married gay man, helped owner Henry Fernandez in choosing which movies the restaurant will show.
“It’s a mix of LGBT-themed movies, mainstream classics, and new releases,” said Rox adding that some of the flicks may not even be LGBT-themed. “The real focus of this series is to offer LGBT men and women a safe, welcoming place to participate in a fun, free event with their partners.”
Patrons can nosh on the house-made Mexican grub and sip on $2.50 beers as they kick back on the picnic-style tables and get ready for the main event.
Fernandez, who runs the restaurant with his wife Adalis Velez, added that the eatery tends to draw many gay and lesbian couples so he thought the eaterie would be a perfect fit — especially with its large backyard tent, where the movies will screen.
And the owners of the California-style Mexican food eatery weren’t just trying to accommodate their patrons, but they were also thinking of the LGBT population in general, saying that there are not many LGBT-friendly, low-key happenings that don’t leave the realm of nightclubs or bars.
They offered that this night of unpretentious films would be a perfect fit.
“A lot of (LGBT) events are usually in clubs – this is more nonchalant to go out, eat something, hang out and watch a gay flick,” said Fernandez.
LGBT movie night at La Gringa Taqueria [800 Grand St. between Bushwick Avenue and Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, (718) 388–055]. Every Thursday, 8:30 pm. Make sure to RSVP.
