Friday, April 26
Ginger Spice Variety Show: Ginger Spice, A Redhead Revue is back at Barrow’s Intense! This sultry burlesque and variety show is performed entirely by some of the city’s most talented redheaded dancers — including Alexandra Peach, Sassie LeFay, and Miss Miette. The electrifying evening is hosted by The Boy Diva, and you don’t want to miss out!
Free. 8-10 p.m. Barrow’s Intense Tasting Room at Industry City, 86 34th St. between 2nd and 3rd avenues in Sunset Park.
Saturday, April 27
“Weekends in Bloom” at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Spring is in full bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the weekend is full of activity at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Take a “seasonal highlights” tour with a trained guide and take the kids to the Discovery Garden to play, plus enjoy traditional Japanese taiko masala thunder drumming, a dance by Sachiyo Ito and Company, and roaming performances from the Shinbone Alley Stilt Band!
Free with garden admission, $16+. 10:30 a.m. onward. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 150 Eastern Parkway between Washington and Flatbush avenues in Prospect Heights.
Global Warming’s Second Annual Queer Prom: There’s no need to hide your true self or your true date at the annual Global Warming queer prom! Wear your favorite prom outfit, douse yourself and glitter, and head out for a queer and trans-centered, BIPOC party at Littlefield. The evening is hosted by Issa Trae with music from Adair, Boston Chery and Daniro, with Gogo dancing by Papichulah and other special guests TBA!
$10+. 11 p.m. Littlefield NYC, 635 Sackett St. between 3rd and 4th avenues in Gowanus.
Sunday, April 28
fREADom, Songs Inspired by Banned Books: Joanie Leeds, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, is leading an event that bring together music and books. fREADom: Songs Inspired by Banned Children’s Books, will promote access to reading for all. Join Leeds in this concert that will also stand as a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Tickets start at $23.18 for adults and $12.51 for kids. 10 a.m. pinkFROG Cafe, 221 North 9th St. between Driggs Avenue and Roebling Street in Williamsburg.
L Train Brass Band Anniversary Celebration: Get ready to shake your “br”-ass at L Train Brass Band’s 7th anniversary concert! Brass bands from across the borough will be serving up groovy tunes from Off Beat Jazz, Brass Meets World, Nice Brass, and more! Dress to impress for this line-up. Attire is described as a Purple Tie semi-formal with an L Train twist.
$20. 5 p.m. The Bell House at 149 7th St. between 2nd and 3rd avenues in Park Slope.
Dromedary Drag Brunch: Enjoy breakfast with the queens – drag queens that is. Head to Dromedary: Coming Out, the longest-running drag brunch in the borough. Sip on mimosas and watch the queens do their thing.
2 pm. Dromedary Bar at 266 Irving Ave. between Bleecker Street and Menahan Street in Bushwick.
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