The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

“Our community has never survived because the world suddenly became safe for us. We survived because we built places that made survival possible. Places where we could heal, organize, and find joy. That is The Center’s legacy. And it is the future we are continuing to build and fight for together.” —Dr. Carla Smith, CEO of The Center

Last night, we hosted our 12th annual Fashion Centered gala which raised over $275K for our life-saving programs and services while celebrating figures in the fashion industry. the iconic received our Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. presented him with this honor after a beautiful speech about Thom Browne’s impact and artistry. closed the evening with two beautiful acoustic covers.

To learn more about Fashion Centered, visit gaycenter.org/fashioncentered!

📸 BFA & Sam Lee

Center Stage, presented by the wonderful Lea DeLaria and Tom Kirdahy, is BACK for its 2nd year! One lucky Instagram follower will win TWO free tickets to the show at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 8 at 7 PM! The night will include unforgettable performances from stars of Broadway, television, and film!

To enter:
🎤 You MUST follow The Center’s Instagram
🎤 You MUST fill out the form at gaycenter.org/giveaway)

*NO purchase or donation necessary to enter or win.*

You can also buy tickets at gaycenter.org/centerstage 🎟️

Sports lovers can support The Center while cheering on their favorite teams! The Staten Island FerryHawks, New York Liberty, Brooklyn Football Club, and Brooklyn Cyclones are all donating portions of ticket sales to The Center. Every ticket you buy helps fuel The Center’s work supporting and uplifting NYC’s LGBTQ+ community while giving you a great night out.

Buy your tickets today at gaycenter.org/pride! ⚽️🏀⚾️🏒

“The Center has always been a place to resist, find community, and experience healing. We understand that progress is never linear. But when we come together as advocates, neighbors, and allies, we are unstoppable.”

Today, The Center recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Visit gaycenter.org/advocacy, to join us as we continue to fight for our community and our future!

This le***an visibility week, we’re celebrating the beauty and artistry of the le***an community! Join us for the opening night of Le***an Life, Love, & Community in NYC—a collection of photos capturing the power, pleasure, and presence of le***an life and culture in New York City. The exhibition includes work from Eva Woolridge, Handsome, and Jules Diaz Petta. Opening night features a dance party with DJ Dimple, followed by a complimentary happy hour at Henrietta Hudson 🧡🤍🩷

🔗 RSVP and learn more about the artists at gaycenter.org/le***anlife!

If you can’t make opening night, you can check out the exhibition any time during our open hours through May 24.

Center Dinner 2026 is one for the books. Yes, it’s true— did bid $35,000 to win a walk-on role on season 2 and support The Center’s life-saving work. We’re still as shocked as you are! In total, we raised over $2 million to support LGBTQ+ New Yorkers!

The rest of the night included beautiful moments from our honorees—, (CEO of ), .tierney, and , a heart-warming introduction from , a performance from THE introduced by finalists .meeks and , and a moving speech by community member .joe. To learn more about The Center’s mission, visit gaycenter.org 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉

Photos by and 📸

We had a fantastic Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration, and we’re grateful to everyone who attended and made this event possible! 🏳️‍⚧️ TDoV is a reminder that protecting and fighting for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people is a constant action that we must dedicate ourselves to daily.

Thank you to , NY Legal Services, and for partnering with us on this event. Thank you for his moving invocation. Special thank you to our incredible keynote speaker ! Thank you to the artists of Transcendent Reflections for sharing their beautiful art. Thank you for a stunning performance!

Congratulations to our Community Events Coordinator and the mind behind this event for receiving a Proclamation from the Public Advocate’s office for all the work he does for our community!

Thank you to our special guest for joining us and delivering an inspiring speech about the history, present, and future of transgender New Yorkers and vowing to continue your support of the LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍⚧️

This ruling is deeply upsetting, but the fight isn’t over. The Center continues to fight for and alongside LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We provide mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth from affirming professionals. Parents of LGBTQ+ youth can also find support, as they learn how to support their child through their journey. For more information about how to receive support, contact The Center via gaycenter.org/contact-us.

We're so grateful to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for this fantastic production and the funds it raised to fuel vital, life-saving, and love-affirming services at The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center!

Center Dinner After Party-only tickets are officially live 🎉

Join us after Center Dinner for a late-night celebration just a 9-minute walk from the main event ✨ 10PM–Midnight, location provided upon purchase. Grab your ticket now + keep the night going at gaycenter.org/centerdinner

Tickets are $100 and include:
🥂 one complimentary drink
🧥 complimentary coat check

NOTE: if you already have a ticket or sponsorship to the gala, you’re already in for the After Party!

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