brooklyn

brooklyn

lesbian bar culture

culture

Twenty-Five Years In, Ginger’s Bar Welcomes a New Generation of Queers

Reporting from inside Ginger’s big birthday celebration in Brooklyn and a look at how the bar has evolved through the years.

Malavika Kannan —

Mar 27, 2025

brooklyn

friday open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Premieres and Finales

It’s the season premiere on my life in New York! Meanwhile, The Good Wife is about to have its series finale! Let’s talk about it all.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

May 6, 2016

brooklyn

lesbian kiss

first person

That Time I Got Paid $50 To Make Out With My Girlfriend For A Protest Video

“After three hours of waiting, the director sits us on the couch amongst three or four other couples. We stare deeply into the camera. I hype myself up. Look into…

Bailey —

Mar 4, 2014

autostraddle live

brooklyn

the scene

You Should Go Eat Dinner With One Table, Ashley Merriman, and Vanessa

Come have dinner with me and the One Table crew in Brooklyn! Chef Ashley Merriman will be there! We love her.

Vanessa —

May 31, 2013

autostraddle live

brooklyn

the scene

Lez Eat: One Table Brooklyn Wants To Feed Your Queer Mind/Body/Soul

“One big dimly lit table where good food doesn’t stop coming and rad interesting girls are talking, eating, flirting, and wanting to come back!” So…we’re all going this month, right?!

Vanessa —

Apr 15, 2013

brooklyn

event

the scene

You Should Go: The Brooklyn Community Pride Center Founders’ Ball

It’s the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, and you should celebrate by going to their Founders’ Ball on April 4th.

Gabrielle Korn —

Mar 26, 2013

brooklyn

Daily Fix

politics + activism

How You Can Help Make Things Better Post Frankenstorm Sandy

This is what’s going on — and a place to comment if you know of underserved areas of the country in need of help who aren’t getting the press coverage…

Jamie J. Hagen —

Nov 2, 2012

brooklyn

community

You Should Go: Alternative Lifestyle Barbershop Comes (Back) to Brooklyn!

If you build it, they will come (that’s what she said).

phoenix —

Oct 27, 2012

brooklyn

here/queer

issues

Here/Queer: Brooklyn Under the Radar

A handy list of queer and queer-friendly parties, places, and neighborhoods to keep you busy all week long!

Sam —

Mar 26, 2012

'zines/magazines

brooklyn

lgbt history

I Went to the NYC Feminist Zine Fest and All I Got Was An Awesome Time

Stories were told, pictures were taken, sexy eyes were made.

Jamie J. Hagen —

Feb 28, 2012

brooklyn

feminism

visual art

The Feminist Art Base Brings the Museum to You

Have some feminist art for your Monday!

Jamie J. Hagen —

Oct 31, 2011