The documentaries “Ask Not” and “Tell” explore the military’s anti-gay policy. Both screen Sunday, Nov. 16, at Cinemarosa’s monthy event.
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Sunday, November 16
Gays & Lesbians in the Military
Cinemarosa, the montly LGBT film series in Queens, features two
documentaries about the military’s anti-gay policy Don’t Ask Don’t
Tell. After the screenings of Tom Murray’s “Tell” and Johnny Symons’
“Ask Not,” the filmmakers will join Denny Meyer from the Americans
Veterans for Equal Rights for a discussion. 3 p.m., Queens Museum of
Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, cinemarosa.org.
Tuesday, November 18
Bishop V. Gene Robinson & Urvashi Vaid
Spend the evening in conversation with The Arcus Foundation’s Urvashi Vaid, a leading LGBT thinker and author, and Bishop V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Church. Presented by the New York Public Library’s LGBT Committee. 6 p.m., reception, 6:30 p.m. program, The New York Public Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library, South Court Auditorium, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Chelsea’s Eight Ave. Bike Lane
Community Board 4 holds a public hearing to discuss the proposed Eighth Avenue bike lane in Chelsea. Get educated on the issue and express your viewpoint. 6–7:30 p.m., Fulton Center Auditorium, 119 Ninth Ave (btwn 17th & 18th sts).
Monday, Dec. 1
World AIDS Day
For the 20th year, people across the globe will mark World AIDS Day, a time of reflection and hope. Numerous events are planned across the city. First up is Framing AIDS 2008,Queens’ annual event that includes films, panel discussions, art exhibits and more. Events kick off Sunday, Nov. 30, and last till Sunday, Dec. 21, and take place throughout the borough. For more information, visit framingaids.us.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
‘Milk’ Screening With Gus Van Sant
Acclaimed queer director Gus Van Sant’s anticipated biopic on gay activist Harvey Milk opens Nov. 26, but he’ll be honored at the Gotham Independent Film Awards. It’s one of his few East Coast appearances. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, $10, at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St.
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