Pride Parade Party, Time Square Social, Gay Walking Tour and More Set for TheMenEvent, Summer 2013

By: BWW News Desk Jun. 24, 2013

Here is the exciting new list of events from TheMenEvent:

Jun 25 (Tue) - Macy's Celebrates Pride
Jun 30 (Sun) - TheMenEvent Annual Pride Parade Party
July 11 (Thurs) - Boy's Night at ENCORES! "The Cradle Will Rock"(New Event)
July 15 (Mon) - Time Square Social at TIR NA NÓG (New Event)
July 16 (Tues) - Gay Speed Dating "Latino Lovers and their Admirers"
July 25 (Thurs) - Boy's Night at ENCORES! "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road" (New Event)
July 29 (Wed) -Gay Walking Tour: Grand Central (New Event)
July 30 (Tues) - Gay Speed Dating "Gay Professionals"
Aug 5 (Mon) -Gay Walking Tour: Central Park (New Event)
Aug 6 (Tues) - Gay Speed Dating "HIV Positive"
Aug 14 (Wed) -Gay Walking Tour: Highline Park (New Event)

MACY'S CELEBRATES PRIDE

In collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and TheMENevent.com

Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Macy's Herald Square, 34th and 6th Ave, 9th floor

Macy's celebrates Pride! In collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and TheMenEvent.com, Macy's is proud to host a very special LGBTQ Changemakers award ceremony and reception with special guest appearances by 2013 Changemaker award honorees: Paul Kelterborn Co-Founder New York City AIDS Memorial;Christopher Tepper, Co-Founder New York City AIDS Memorial;Glennda Testone Executive Director The LGBT Community Center;Jerry Mitchell, Director and Choreographer Kinky Boots; Thomas Roberts, News Anchor MSNBC.

Immediately following the ceremony, Macy's and TheMenEvent.com invite guests to mix and mingle with other supporters of equality. Attendees will be treated to hors d' oeuvres provided by KTCHN, refreshing Cocktails, spa treatments from The SPA at THE OUT NYC Urban Resort, live music, and much more.

Also, during the entire month of June, guests are invited to visit the Human Rights Campaign Shop and check out their merchandise. 100% of any HRC purchase will go to the Human Rights Campaign's fight for LGBTQ equality.

There is no cover charge but reservations are required. More info and registration: http://macysprideparty.eventbrite.com/

About Borough President Scott Stringer: Borough President Stringer has been a strong ally of the LGBTQ community throughout his public service career. He hosts a celebration for Pride Month each year to honor leaders who are making positive changes in our communities. He has also been an unwavering champion of equality and has stood with LGBTQ activists and community members to denounce violence and demand safety for all New Yorkers. He has been an outspoken advocate for the repeal of DOMA and the extension of marriage equality throughout the country.

About TheMenEvent.com: With a readership of over 18,000 members, TheMenEvent.com is the largest Gay social and business networking company in NYC. Since launching in 2004, TheMenEvent.com has created over 1000 events including the very popular monthly networking party Times Square Social, Gay walking tours, singles events (such as Dinner Party Out and NYC Gay Date Speed Dating), sunset yacht trips, Boys Nights on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera and more. TheMenEvent.com has served as media sponsor for a number of charity events and regularly provides pro bono marketing services for GLAAD, HRC, Live Out Loud and the Metropolitan Museum of Art for whom they create the Met's must-attend Gay outreach event - The Post-Pride Party and Private Viewing where 1800 LGBT attendees experience private viewings of 2 to 4 exhibits and enjoy complimentary cocktails. TheMenEvent.com was founded by Hugh Hysell. Hugh is President of HHC Marketing and producer for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.

TheMenEvent's 5th ANNUAL

PRIDE PARADE PARTY

Sunday June 30, 12 noon to 4pm
Dewey's Flatiron, 210 Fifth Avenue (at 26 St)
Online Price: $29
At the door $32/ea (cash only, pending availability)

Package includes:
- Complimentary finger food appetizers (served noon-1pm)
- Party Favors
- Drink Specials: $4 Bud Light Draft or Corona Extra, $5 Well Drinks, Margaritas or Cosmos
- Bathrooms: We have 2 bathrooms, exclusive to our party
- Exclusive Party Space: We will have exclusive use of the entire mezzanine area
- Door Prizes: Broadway and Off Broadway Ticket Giveaways
- Cake! What is a party without sheet cake?
- Old Friends and New Friends

If you are not in the Parade, this is a great place for the parade experience along 5th avenue while enjoying drinks, nibbling complimentary appetizers and entering our prize giveaway while celebrating Pride with old and new friends! Seriously, the best way to experience the parade is a party where you can go inside to have a cocktail, sit down during the boring parts, use the facilities whenever you need, enjoy meeting other attendees who are likewise in the pride spirit, and have the option to run outside as often as you would like to enjoy the parade up close (and then run back inside to our private party space). At the time when this event was created, there was scaffolding in front of the building (and thus we will be in shade for most of the parade). Bring your gaggle of friends, and meet new ones.

For tickets and more info: http://2013paradeparty.eventbrite.com/

For information about our other events visit: http://themenevent.com

BOYS NIGHT at ENCORES!' The Cradle Will Rock

Thursday, July 11th

In an era of Occupy Wall Street-style rebellion against corporate greed, Marc Blitzstein's 1937 battle hymn to the proletariat feels remarkably fresh. Set against the backdrop of a steel strike and peopled with fat-cat capitalists, brutal policemen, heroic union organizers, and a warm-hearted prostitute, The Cradle Will Rock is a powerful political document, a funny, potent satire, and an extraordinary piece of theater history.

Join us for BOYS NIGHT and you can attend a special pre-show talk back: @6:45 pm: Oskar Eustis IN CONVERSATION WITH Sam Gold AND Amy Herzog.

Marc Blitzstein, whose politics ran to the hard left, believed that The Cradle Will Rock would incite a revolution. Oskar Eustis, artistic director of The Public Theater, will talk with The Cradle Will Rock director.Sam Gold (Picnic, Seminar) and playwright, Amy Herzog (After the Revolution, Hungry) about how personal politics impacts art.

SPECIAL OFFER: $59 Orchestra/Grand Tier Seat (normally $90)
Click HERE to order and use with code MENCRADLE

TheMenEvent.com hosts the

Time Square Social Party

Monday July 15th, 6-9pm
TIR NA NÓG (315 W 39 St bet 8th and 9th)
OPEN BAR: 6-7PM

We are thrilled to bring attendees out again for another edition of our popular monthly networking party. Attendees will get to meet lots of other gay professionals (or professional gays - wink), make new friendships, enjoy drink specials and more! Complimentary appetizers shall be served at 6pm and will enjoy an open bar from 6-7pm featuring select wine, beer, well drinks.

Tir na nÓg Irish Pub is Times Square's new home of Irish hospitality. The décor is stunning! Artisans spent months creating the atmosphere and decor of an authentic Irish pub with actual architectural features shipped direct from Ireland. The global wine, extensive whiskey offerings, a global menu heavy with Irish influence are only overshadowed by the Irish, local and craft beers menu. Everyone wears a name tag, but instead of putting your name, you put your occupation (it is a networking party after all). The name-tags are also color-coded so you know who is single (in case that is on one's agenda). Regularly attended by hundreds of great guys, this is the one monthly event NYC Gays dare not miss. The event takes place on Monday July 15th from 6-9pm at ,Tir na nÓg - Time Square, 315 West 39th Street.

There is no cover charge and fabulous drink specials. Networking where you meet other amazing attendees and collect business cards to win BIG prizes including tickets to fabulous Broadway and Off Broadway shows.

More info and registration: http://julytimesquaresocial.eventbrite.com

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Speed Dating: Latino Lovers and their Admirers

Tuesday July 16th

A special event was just created for Latino Men and those that admire them. Attendees will go on 8 short dates in one night! Each date lasts 6 minutes and is a really fun, quick, and easy way for gay men to meet each other. If there is chemistry from both guys, we will connect the two and then they can go on more dates. The event allows its participants to come together and find a connection with someone who has similar, spicy interests.

Gay Speed Dating: "Latino Lovers and their Admirers" Edition will take place at Gossip Bar & Restaurant 733 9th Avenue at 50th Street. Check-In begins at6:30pm. The event will take place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Attendees must arrive and check-in prior to 6:55pm. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

The registration fee costs $25. Attendees who order before midnight 7/9 can save $5. Use Code "early" . Tickets may be purchased by visiting http://latinospeeddate716.eventbrite.com

Restrictions: No Refunds or exchanges. All sales final.

For more information about Gay Speed Dating: Latino Lovers and their Admirers including restrictions, visit:
http://latinospeeddate716.eventbrite.com. For information about our other speed dating events visit:
http://themenevent.com/gayspeeddating.htm.

BOYS NIGHT at ENCORES!'
I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road
Thursday, July 25th

I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road created a sensation when it premiered in the late 1970s. In it, a former pop star ditches the romantic songs of her past and attempts a comeback by performing personal songs that reflect women's changing roles and attitudes. The show stoked the fires of feminism, not only with its joyous rock score proclaiming empowerment for women, but because of its female songwriting team-a rarity in musical theater then and now.

Attend BOYS NIGHT and get access to a special pre-show talkback @ 6:45 pm:

Idina Menzel: PERFORMANCE & TALK BACK
Actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel (Rent, Wicked), will talk about A BroaderWay Foundation, a camp she created in 2010 with Taye Diggs to offer girls from underserved communities an outlet for self-expression and creativity through arts-centered programs. She will also perform a song from the camp's most recent show. Q&A to follow.

SPECIAL OFFER: $59 Orchestra/Grand Tier Seat (normally $90)
FOR TICKETS: Click HERE and use code MENACT

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Social Walking Tours

July 29th - Grand Central

The Tour: Did you know that the current Grand Central building is actually the 3rd incarnation of the historic building on that site? The current building was also inches away from the wrecking ball not too long ago! al Learn about Secret platforms, top secret rooms and interesting facts and surprises during this adventure filled with exploring, socializing and learning. Your tour guide will also share photos from the late 1800's and early 1900's that will amaze you and change your perspective on the building and the neighborhood surrounding it. Sign up today and meet other dynamic people in our group while really getting a different perspective on one of New York's most famous landmarks.

Following the tour the group is invited to stay together for food and drink at a local tavern.

What to Wear: Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.

What to Bring: maybe a bottle of water for the walk and your sense of adventure!

What to Expect: 20 to 30 fun and friendly people who are looking to make new friends and learn a little about the city

Meeting Place:The group will meet at the bar in The Pershing Square Café located under the Park Avenue overpass on 42nd street across from Grand Central.

Cost: $15/pp. Early Bird Special: Use code EARLY to save $3 if you buy by 7/22.

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Speed Dating: Gay Professionals

Tuesday July 30th

Attendees may meet the future love of their lives, make a great new friend, or even meet a future business partner! This event caters to New York City's most eligible bachelors, and has proven to be a huge success making lots and lots of couples. How does it work? Attendees will go on 8 short dates in one night! Each date lasts 6 to 8 minutes and is a really fun, quick and easy way for gay men to meet each other. If there is chemistry from both guys, we will connect the two and attendees can go on more dates.The event divides its participants into two age groups: ages 23 - 37 and ages 38 - 52

Gay Speed Dating for Professionals will take place at Gossip Bar & Restaurant 733 9th Avenue at 50th Street. Check-In begins at 6:30pm. The event will take place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Attendees must arrive and check-in prior to 6:55pm. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

The registration fee costs $25. Attendees who order before midnight 7/23 can save $5. Use Code "early" . Tickets may be purchased by visiting http://gayprofspeeddating730.eventbrite.com. Restrictions: No Refunds or exchanges. All sales final.

For more information about Gay Speed Dating: Gay Professionals including restrictions, visit:
http://gayprofspeeddating730.eventbrite.com. For information about our other speed dating events visit:
http://themenevent.com/gayspeeddating.htm.

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Social Walking Tours

August 5th - Central Park

The Tour: Central Park is one of the most beautiful parts of New York City! It is even more stunning on a gorgeous summer evening below the city skyline. This opportunity does not last long and there is no better way to experience it than to be with dozens of fun and friendly members of our group plus members of several other social groups! Your guide will share with you the history of the park from its heyday to decline and then rebirth. He will show you amazing pictures from before the park was there to vintage shots from the late 18 and 1900's. You will learn of it's construction, design, special secrets and more as the sun sets on a perfect summer day.

The tour lasts about 90 minutes and following the walk you can join us for an optional dinner at a local restaurant.

What to Wear: Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.
What to Bring: Maybe a bottle of water for the walk and your sense of adventure!
What to Expect: A group of friendly people who are looking to make new friends and learn a little about the city
Meeting Place: The group will meet inside the park in front of Tavern on the Green on the benches. This is about 100 yards inside the park at the West 67th street entrance. The Tavern on the Green Information Center at Central Park West and West 67th Street.

Cost: $15/pp. Early Bird Special: Use code EARLY to save $3 if you buy by 7/29.

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Speed Dating: HIV+ Men

Tuesday August 6th, 6:30pm

Attendees may meet the future love of their lives, make a great new friend, or even meet a future business partner! This event caters to New York City's most eligible bachelors, and has proven to be a huge success making lots and lots of couples. on 8 short dates in one night! Each date lasts 6 to 8 minutes and is a really fun, quick and easy way for gay men to meet each other. If there is chemistry from both guys, we will connect the two and attendees can go on more dates.How does it work? Attendees will go. The event divides its participants into two age groups: ages 23 - 35 and ages 36 - 50.

Due to many requests this event has been created solely for HIV+ Men and will be held in conjunction with the weekly POZ Party. You'll have the safety and privacy to speed date with other positive guys and maybe find that special someone, a new friend, or make a business connection.

Note: Gay Speed Dating for HIV+ Men is proudly supported by Positive Alliance.

The registration fee costs $25. Early Bird Sale: Order before midnight 7/30 & save $5. Use Code "early" Tickets may be purchased by visiting http://pozspeeddating.eventbrite.com. Restrictions: No refunds or exchanges. All sales final.

For more information about Gay Speed Dating for HIV+ Men visit: http://pozspeeddating.eventbrite.com. For information about our other speed dating events visit: http://themenevent.com/gayspeeddating.htm

TheMenEvent.com presents

Gay Social Walking Tours

August 14th - The Highline

Join TheMenEvent for a fun evening of socializing and learning. Get to know a bit more about NYC while socializing with other friendly handsome men! :) Our professional tour guide will lead us on a tour of The Highline, New York's most popular new attraction! The Highline is an elevated freight train trestle that operated in NYC from the 1930's to the 1980's. After years of neglect The Friends of The Highline have saved the structure and transformed it into a beautiful park featuring many of the elements from its' rich history! Following the tour the group will go to Bone Lick Park for the Happy Hour party. and karaoke. Dress casual/business casual. Wear comfortable shoes.

Meeting Place & Time: Gastro Market, 315 10th Avenue, at 28th Street. Check-in will begin at 6pm, and we will leave right at 6:30pm. Gastro Market features a great collection of beers you might not have ever heard of, served in fun jelly jars. Come early and try one.

Cost:$15/pp. Early Bird Special: Use code EARLY to save $3 if you buy by 8/7.

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