Folsom Street East

This annual outdoor bacchanal is something every local gay (and open-minded straight) should experience at least once. In addition to S&M demonstrations, vendors selling fetish gear and a not-for-kids pie-eating contest. Proceeds go to Visual AIDS and the New York City Anti-Violence Project. 27th St between Tenth and Eleventh Aves. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.