Pride 2024: Celebrate in Flatiron & NoMad

Happy Pride! June is Pride Month, a celebration of the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. On Sunday, June 30th the NYC Pride March will kick off at 12 pm at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Several neighborhood businesses are offering promotions in support and celebration of Pride. We’ve rounded up local experiences, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, retail offerings and celebratory treats & drinks.

LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses

Arrive, 129 West 29th Street, (646) 755-8125, @arrive.wellness
Founded by Jared Kaplan, Arrive Wellness is a flagship studio space and platform for fitness and wellness professionals and their clients. Arrive to your best self with expert fitness and wellness pros in a luxe private facility with your choice of Pilates, Massage, Personal Training or Physical Therapy. Check out our interview with Jared and learn about his favorite spots in Flatiron & NoMad. Join Arrive for a Community Block Party on Saturday, June 29th from 5 – 7 pm. RSVP here.

MAISON 10, 4 West 29th Street, (646) 590-1291, @maisonten
The concept boutique and art gallery MAISON 10 is led by Tom Blackie and Henri Myers which opened in 2016. MAISON 10 highlights 10 hand-selected products from talented designers across 10 categories from beauty to art for 10 weeks. When a customer makes a purchase, they get to choose one of 10 charities to receive 10% of the sale. Read our interview with Tom and Henri and learn about what inspired them to open MAISON 10 together.

MALIN+GOETZ, 1141 Broadway, (347) 967-4100, @malinandgoetz
The apothecary-inspired lifestyle brand that offers skincare and perfumes for all genders and skin types was established by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz in 2004. 20 years later, MALIN+GOETZ has a distribution of over 600 locations around the world, including their storefront in NoMad.

SONA, 36 East 20th Street, (212) 203-6460, @sonanewyork
Contemporary Indian restaurant SONA is led by restauranteur Maneesh K. Goyal who opened SONA in Spring 2021. Enjoy epic drag brunch extravaganzas including Pride Drag Brunch on Saturday, June 29th featuring five legendary queens. Enjoy music by DJ Dynamite and bottomless mimosas. Seatings at 12:30 pm and 2:15 pm. Book here.

Experiences

Bredwinners, 1 East 28th Street, @beabredwinner
Boxing studio Bredwinners is hosting a Pride Power Series this June. For $30, enjoy a 1.5 hour boxing class, with celebration food + drink provided! Head over to Mindbody to sign up. Classes include: Monday, June 10th at 6 pm: badass pop queens, Saturday, June 15th at 1 pm: baddie bootcamp, Thursday, June 20th at 7 pm: LGBTQIA+ artists, and Saturday, June 29th at 1 pm: ally athletes. Sign up here.

The Evelyn Hotel, 7 East 27th Street, (212) 545-8000, @theevelynnyc
Enter into Gilded-Age glamor at The Evelyn Hotel with art deco-inspired design. This June, book your stay with the Pride Package which includes a Pride-themed swag bag, a celebratory bottle of rosè, late check-out, and daily bakery breakfast. A percentage from each package will be donated to the Ali Forney Center.

ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, (212) 683-2929, @ililirestaurants
Join Lebanese restaurant ilili for a Disco Party and Sunday Brunch on Sunday, June 30th hosted by legendary drag queen Anya Kneez with music by DJ Tala. Dance, dine and celebrate while supporting LebMASH and Friends of LebMASH. Book your table here.

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen, 253 Fifth Avenue, (646) 882-4007, @johndoenyc
Celebrate Pride 2024 with John Doe NYC on Sunday, June 30th. Enjoy drag shows starting at 12 pm, drinks, and food.

Museum of Sex, 233 Fifth Avenue, (212) 689-6337, @museumofsex
Discover the evolution of sexuality at this museum and check out their lobby gift shop. Get your tickets.

The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Avenue, (212) 413-4200, @editionnewyork
Learn how the EDITION Brand and their sister properties are activating around the globe to celebrate Pride.

NoMad Diner, 11 East 31st Street, (332) 286-7005, @nomaddinernyc
Newly opened NoMad Diner within the Arlo NoMad Hotel is hosting Drag Bingo with Jacklynn Hyde on Wednesday, June 26th at 7 pm. Make your reservation.

Nubeluz, 25 West 28th Street, (332) 249-8151, @nubeluzbyjose
Join Nubeluz located on the 50th Floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad to experience the spirit of Pride with their High Tea service featuring cocktail and food specials throughout June. $2 from the purchase of each specialty cocktail will be donated to the nonprofit NYC Pride. Make your reservation.

Oscar Wilde NYC, 45 West 27th Street, (212) 213-3066, @oscarwildenyc
On Sundays, June 16th, 23rd and 30th celebrate Pride with a Drag Brunch at Oscar Wilde NYC. Shows are at 12 pm and 2 pm. Purchase tickets here.

The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad, 25 West 28th Street, (212) 404-8400, @ritzcarltonnewyorknomad
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad has collaborated with The Estate of Richard Bernstein to celebrate his work as a pioneer in Pop Art for Pride Month. The Richard Bernstein Suite features notable works and collaborations, a custom menu inclusive of caviar and champagne inspired by his life, a Richard Bernstein: Starmaker Rizzoli book, and a pop art inspired floral arrangement by FlowerBX. This exclusive suite is available throughout June with proceeds going to the Tyler Clementi Foundation. Reserve your stay here.

Swingers NoMad, 35 West 29th Street, (646) 661-3509, @swingersus
Celebrate Pride at Swingers NoMad! Enjoy a specialty cocktail menu featuring Absolut Rainbow, available through the end of June. For every Pride cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to the Ali Forney Center. Also, check out their Pride Anthems Playlist.

Virgin Hotels NYC, 1227 Broadway, (212) 213-0090, @virginhotelsnyc
Join Virgin Hotels NYC for an epic Pride Brunch during Pride Weekend from Friday, June 28th – Sunday, June 30th. Enjoy performances by the iconic Gottmik and Violet Chachki, delicious brunch dishes, pride-themed cocktails, games & more, followed by a Sunset happy hour.

wagamama, 210 Fifth Avenue, (212) 920-6233, @wagamamausa
Join Asian fusion restaurant wagamama for a Proud Beyond Pride event on Sunday, June 30th from 4 – 8 pm featuring tasty eats and beats by DJ Krisbebe. Reservations here.

Retail

Abracadabra, 19 West 21st Street, (212) 627-5194, @abracadabranyc
For all your Pride looks, stop by the famous costume and magic shop for makeup, wigs, accessories, and apparel.

Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, (212) 759-2424, @rizzolibookstore
Explore Rizzoli’s curated Pride window featuring LGBTQ+ authors for your next read.

Festive Treats & Drinks

Baked by Melissa, 111 East 23rd Street, (212) 842-0220, @bakedbymelissa
Pick up a Pride Cupcake Pack featuring six handcrafted, colorful, bite-size flavors. 10% of net proceeds from the sales of Pride desserts will be donated to The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in NYC.

PLNT Burger, 1147 Broadway, (212) 210-2975, @plntburger
The plant-based burger joint is celebrating with their Shake It Proudly Rainbow Shake, available all of Pride Month. 20% of the sales will be donated to The Trevor Project.

Shake Shack, 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, (212) 889-6600, @shakeshack
Shake Shack is teaming up with PFLAG National for Pride Month. Customize any shake (or frozen custard!) by adding sprinkles for 50¢ and all sprinkle proceeds will directly support PFLAG National.

Header & Thumbnail Photo Credit: John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen