Lesbian Visibility Week 2026

Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20-26) is an annual international celebration which was started in 2020 by Linda Riley of DIVA Charitable Trust and is organized by The Curve Foundation. It now has hundreds of events throughout the world, including panels, arts, cultural events, wellness gatherings, sports celebrations and community events. Even Niagara Falls will be lit up in the lesbian colors. The aim is to build public understanding and "to increase lesbian visibility and to create a legacy that benefits our community everywhere." The theme this year is Health and Wellbeing. You can participate by doing something as simple as wearing a lesbian T-shirt in public, putting up a lesbian flag, or attending one of the many events throughout the tri-state region. Or just hold hands with a lesbian!

Some of the events in our region are listed below and you can open the photo's section for more detailed information on each. Some events need no prior registration, some need tickets (even if they are free) and can be signed up for online. Register at LesbianVisibilty.org. The LAFF events (Lesbian Adventures Forty-Five+) can be signed up for on our meetup page at meetup.com/laff-lesbian

April 19: National Flag Raising Ceremony. 10:30 am to 12 noon, outside the NYC LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street. The lesbian pride flag will be ushered in by Dr Carla Smith, the Executive Director of The Center, and escorted by The Sirens NYC Motorcycle Club. Free no RSVP. Will be livestreamed.

April 19: Brunch with Bikers at The Center. 12-2 pm. A light brunch and a dynamic panel discussion. $15

April 19: Lesbian Herstory Walking Tour. 2-3 pm. Cultural historian Kimm Topping will lead a one hour tour through the West Village. Free with RSVP

April 19: Prelude Reception Panel. 5 -7 pm at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center NYC, 51 Christopher Street. Free

April 21: Curve Film Club. Conversation with the filmmakers about the award winning lesbian film, "Hummingbird." Virtual zoom, 7pm. Free with registration

April 23: Lesbian Life, Love, and Community Photo Exhibit. 6pm and 830 pm at The Center.

April 23: Leveling the Field: Queer Women in Sports. Virtual panel discussion, 12pm - 3 pm. Free with registration

April 25: Kickabout. 11 am, Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ. Join the Gotham FC Women's Soccer Team at Fan Fest to play before the game. Raffles and giveaways.

April 25: LAFF Hike. For details and to sign up go to LAFF meetup page.

April 25: Orchid Nights Sapphic Meetup. New York Botanical Gardens.. 7-10 pm, age 21+. Cocktails and dancing among the orchids. nybg.org

April 26: SAGE Women's Dance. G Lounge Chelsea, 225 West 19th Street, 3-7 pm. Senior Action in a Gay Environment celebrates Lesbian Visibility with DJ Susan Levine. $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Purchase at sageusa.org/womensdance26

April 26: Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere. Count Basie Theater, Red Bank NJ. Dinner at 5:30pm. Comedy Show at7PM. For details and registration go to LAFF meetup page.

April 26: New York State Landmarks Illumination. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered that at nightfall sixteen landmarks be lit in orange, pink and white in honor of Lesbian Visibility Week. This will include, bridges, buildings, train stations, a lighthouse, Albany Airport and Niagara Falls.

Have a Happy LVW!