New Yorkers may be defined by black on black on black, but for one week in June every year, we embrace all the colors of the rainbow. Because we are beautiful, in every single way. Words can’t bring us down! Show off your truest shades in celebration of Pride, starting from a luxurious gel mani (because have you ever seen a queen - from Beyonce to Elizabeth II - without well-manicured hands?). Drink colorful cocktails at Bloomingdale’s; see Mark Ronson at a free pride concert; and feast on American bites at technicolor candyland on the UES. You’ll be Instagramming with a faux-adage like: “Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.” And isn’t that what life is really all about?
$25 For A Gel Manicure At GLOSSLAB
But first, mani. When you have a gel mani with mirror shine, you cannot possibly do anything besides rule the world. It’s like the Newton’s Tenth Law of Physics.
6/20 Pride Conversation & Cocktails At Bloomingdale’s
Join LGBTQ style stars for a launch party of pride-themed capsule collection alongside cocktails. Fashion, gay pride, cocktails - done.
$49 2 Course Dinner For Two With Cocktails At Dylan’s Candy Bar
If you take rainbow pride a bit literally, this is the place to show it. Enjoy American comfort food classics paired with candy cocktails at this UES landmark by Dylan Lauren, an ally if ever there was one.
6/21 Free Mark Ronson & King Princess Concert At Samsung 837
Mark Ronson, the producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter is also brother to Samantha Ronson, DJ and ex-lover of Lindsay Lohan. So clearly, he’s an ally. Also, his protégé3 King Princess, a queer pop star, will share the stage.
$29 Dinner For Two With A Bottle Of Wine At Intermezzo
After the Pride Parade, saunter over to this Chelsea stronghold for magnificent Italian and Spanish fare.
6/23 Swedish Midsommar & Rekorderlig Cider
Technically this has nothing to do with Pride and everything to do with free Swedish cider + longest day of the year. This really is about what unites all of us - sunset rooftop drinking.