All the events produced by TCW and ParSar Productions are free to enter, but please use the Eventbrite links to reserve your spot, as space is limited for many events. RVSP gets first entrance.
10AM: WELCOME & BAG CHECK
Location: Community House
We invite those who are visiting for the day to take advantage of our complimentary Baggage Check provided by CGCAI, so everyone can feel free to cater their Trans Celebration Weekend to include all Cherry Grove has to offer.
10AM: CGDEI PROJECT- Lets's Talk Series
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Members of the CGDEI Project invite visitors and community members to have open and informative discussions to help develop an understanding of the issues facing trans+ individuals that seek to make Cherry Grove a safehaven for everyone.
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Members of the CGDEI Project invite visitors and community members to have open and informative discussions to help develop an understanding of the issues facing trans+ individuals that seek to make Cherry Grove a safehaven for everyone.
12-5PM: WELLNESS SPACE
Location: Community House
The Manhattan Mindful Staff are creating a camp-themed wellness retreat to promote mental and emotional health. This unique (all-day) event offers a variety of activities and spaces designed to help you relax, connect, and unwind with a group of trained queer clinicians.
Location: Community House
The Manhattan Mindful Staff are creating a camp-themed wellness retreat to promote mental and emotional health. This unique (all-day) event offers a variety of activities and spaces designed to help you relax, connect, and unwind with a group of trained queer clinicians.
12-2PM: WRITER'S CIRLCE
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join us for readings from guest authors, to discuss works in television and literature, workshop with attendees and you can even signup to share your work in the Writer's Circle.
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join us for readings from guest authors, to discuss works in television and literature, workshop with attendees and you can even signup to share your work in the Writer's Circle.
12-4PM: POP UP MARKET
Location: Ice Palace
The sunny (yet air-conditioned) Ice Palace dance floor will become a POPUP MARKET for Trans Celebration Weekend, to showcase the skills and crafts of queer creators all afternoon.
Location: Ice Palace
The sunny (yet air-conditioned) Ice Palace dance floor will become a POPUP MARKET for Trans Celebration Weekend, to showcase the skills and crafts of queer creators all afternoon.
12-3PM: FIRE DEPT OPEN HOUSE
Location: CG Fire House
The Cherry Grove Fire Department is proud to be one of the most diverse and gender-affirming fire houses in the country. They’re inviting TCW visitors to check out their specialized engines, try on some gear and find out how you could become part of the crew.
Location: CG Fire House
The Cherry Grove Fire Department is proud to be one of the most diverse and gender-affirming fire houses in the country. They’re inviting TCW visitors to check out their specialized engines, try on some gear and find out how you could become part of the crew.
2-4PM: TALKING TRANS+ ADVOCACY
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join Grove residents Shane and Danne Diamond for a timely, interactive session about some of the current issues facing transgender people and how everyone can brush up on their allyship skills, especially ahead of Nov 5th. Bring all your questions, leave your trepidation at the door.
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join Grove residents Shane and Danne Diamond for a timely, interactive session about some of the current issues facing transgender people and how everyone can brush up on their allyship skills, especially ahead of Nov 5th. Bring all your questions, leave your trepidation at the door.
2-4PM: TRANS REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA AND FILM: A Two-Part Workshop
Location: Community House & Theater
First join Baby Teeth Film Festival’s Founder and Director, Jude Schoenfeld, to talk about the ins and outs of festival curation. Then actor/filmmaker Morgan Sullivan will discuss the ins and outs of working in entertainment and cover all of the essential materials needed for trans actors to set themselves up for success.
Location: Community House & Theater
First join Baby Teeth Film Festival’s Founder and Director, Jude Schoenfeld, to talk about the ins and outs of festival curation. Then actor/filmmaker Morgan Sullivan will discuss the ins and outs of working in entertainment and cover all of the essential materials needed for trans actors to set themselves up for success.
3-5PM: SEEKING TRANS PLEASURE
Location: Belvedere Guest House
Join Dr. Damon Constantinides (therapist/sex coach) for a panel and chat as we make space for real conversations about trans sex, relationships, and pleasure. Bring your questions and come ready to take a deep dive into all things sexuality. This chat is open to trans folks and their partner, lovers and fans.
Location: Belvedere Guest House
Join Dr. Damon Constantinides (therapist/sex coach) for a panel and chat as we make space for real conversations about trans sex, relationships, and pleasure. Bring your questions and come ready to take a deep dive into all things sexuality. This chat is open to trans folks and their partner, lovers and fans.
5-9PM: T4T TAKEOVER PARTY
Location: Belvedere Guest House
Experience the legacy of liberation in this iconic haven of erotic enlightenment and self-expression.
Location: Belvedere Guest House
Experience the legacy of liberation in this iconic haven of erotic enlightenment and self-expression.
5-7PM: FIRE ISLAND: A TRANS ECOLOGY
Location: Community House
Join trans* artist, educator, and naturalist Kelsey Sucena for an examination of Fire Island's natural history. Learn about its origins, unique geography, and globally rare ecosystems through the lens of a trans* ecology.
Location: Community House
Join trans* artist, educator, and naturalist Kelsey Sucena for an examination of Fire Island's natural history. Learn about its origins, unique geography, and globally rare ecosystems through the lens of a trans* ecology.
5-7PM: DOWNTOWN SOCIAL
Location: Floyd's
Let’s get the evening festivities started with a community “eat & great”, join us for complimentary nibbles and bubbly in our “town square”. We are thrilled to welcome AfroIndigenous Chef Amun-Ra to serve his culinary delights, with live music by performed by Nova Darkstar & Their Invisible Band.
Location: Floyd's
Let’s get the evening festivities started with a community “eat & great”, join us for complimentary nibbles and bubbly in our “town square”. We are thrilled to welcome AfroIndigenous Chef Amun-Ra to serve his culinary delights, with live music by performed by Nova Darkstar & Their Invisible Band.
7PM: QUEER CABARET
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join us at the historic Cherry Grove Theater (the longest running LGBTQ+ theater in the United States), for a night of entertainment that celebrates theater, queer culture with an incredible cast of transgender performers and musicians hosted by the fabulous JAE W.B.
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
Join us at the historic Cherry Grove Theater (the longest running LGBTQ+ theater in the United States), for a night of entertainment that celebrates theater, queer culture with an incredible cast of transgender performers and musicians hosted by the fabulous JAE W.B.
9PM: NYTFF SCREENING 2
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
The Blue Light Special evening of the New York Transgender Film Festival features films that reflect the intimate and sensual culture of the trans+ community.
Location: Cherry Grove Theater
The Blue Light Special evening of the New York Transgender Film Festival features films that reflect the intimate and sensual culture of the trans+ community.
9-11PM: C*NT DANCE PARTY
Location: Ice Palace
Your favorite T4T Dance Party is taking Brooklyn bangers and babes to Cherry Grove. ISLA PUTA at the ICE PALACE, come release the puta in you. With GoGos, DJs and performances to help unleash the heat.
Location: Ice Palace
Your favorite T4T Dance Party is taking Brooklyn bangers and babes to Cherry Grove. ISLA PUTA at the ICE PALACE, come release the puta in you. With GoGos, DJs and performances to help unleash the heat.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Resource Tables
Location: Community House Front Deck
Get information about actor resources from Trans Film Collective and Baby Teeth Film Festival.
TEMPO (the Trans & Expansive Music Professional Organization) will table to share resources on behalf of other Music and Theater organizations that cater to trans people.
Representatives from Mount Sinai provide resource material from their transgender Health programs.
Location: Community House Front Deck
Get information about actor resources from Trans Film Collective and Baby Teeth Film Festival.
TEMPO (the Trans & Expansive Music Professional Organization) will table to share resources on behalf of other Music and Theater organizations that cater to trans people.
Representatives from Mount Sinai provide resource material from their transgender Health programs.
