If you are in or near NY and you want a fairly easy way to be entertained and make a political statement, try going on down to Pier 45 (Christopher Street/Hudson River).
Make sure to wear something queer... a pride shirt... rainbow something or other... birkenstocks... whatever... go in drag, if that is you...
The NJ7 trial was really about hammering the point home to black and latino queer youth that this is no longer the hang out place for them/us. Now that they made it cute, they want it back.
http://http://gonyc.about.com/od/summer/a/river_flicks.htmGo see some movies with the kids... I believe the Kids movies start at 7pm
RiverFlicks for Kids
The 2008 RiverFlicks for Kids Theme is life is an adventure.
Movies take place at Pier 45 (Christopher Street/Hudson River).
Friday, July 11: The Wizard of Oz rated G
Friday, July 18: Bee Movie rated PG
Friday, July 25: E.T. rated PG
Friday, August 1: The Iron Giant rated PG
Friday, August 8: The Goonies rated PG
Friday, August 15: 5th Annual Showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) rated PG
Friday, August 22: Shrek rated PG
Pass it on to any/everyone you know in the area!