BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iseequeer.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T021415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15707-1782226800-1782230400@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Frankie Grande: SUPERGAY
DESCRIPTION:Join entertainer\, activist\, and author Frankie Grande at Strand Book Store for a celebration of his debut memoir\, SUPERGAY. Known for his infectious energy\, advocacy work\, and unapologetic authenticity\, Grande shares the personal stories behind his journey through fame\, family\, recovery\, and queer self-discovery in this candid new memoir. \nIn SUPERGAY\, Frankie Grande opens up about his life in the public eye\, his experiences growing up as a queer kid\, his relationship with family\, struggles with addiction and recovery\, and his path toward embracing his most authentic self. Equal parts heartfelt\, humorous\, and inspiring\, the memoir celebrates the power of living openly and finding joy in who you are. \nAbout Frankie Grande\nFrankie Grande is a performer\, producer\, television personality\, and LGBTQ+ advocate whose career spans Broadway\, reality television\, music\, and digital media. Over the years\, he has become a visible champion for queer representation\, mental health awareness\, and LGBTQ+ equality. \nWhy We Love It\nBook events are always more fun when the author has a larger-than-life personality\, and Frankie Grande certainly delivers. Beyond the celebrity appeal\, SUPERGAY offers a sincere and uplifting story about resilience\, recovery\, and embracing queer identity without apology. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of Frankie Grande\nMemoir enthusiasts\nPride Month audiences\nPop culture lovers\nAnyone seeking an uplifting queer story
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/frankie-grande-supergay/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Frankie-Grande-for-SUPERGAY.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T020901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15702-1782302400-1782306000@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Photo Op with Frankie Grande for SUPERGAY
DESCRIPTION:In SUPERGAY\, Frankie Grande shares stories from his life in the spotlight\, his experiences growing up queer\, navigating the entertainment industry\, overcoming addiction\, and embracing authenticity. The memoir combines humor\, vulnerability\, and personal reflection while celebrating self-expression and LGBTQ+ pride. \nAbout Frankie Grande\nKnown for his work on Broadway\, television\, reality competition shows\, and digital media\, Frankie Grande has become a prominent LGBTQ+ voice and advocate. Throughout his career\, he has used his platform to promote visibility\, acceptance\, mental health awareness\, and LGBTQ+ rights. \nWhy We Love It\nCelebrity memoir events often attract devoted fans\, but this one feels especially meaningful during Pride season. Frankie Grande’s story centers queer joy\, resilience\, and authenticity\, making this more than just a book signing—it’s a celebration of living openly and unapologetically. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of Frankie Grande\nPride Month attendees\nMemoir lovers\nPop culture enthusiasts\nAnyone looking for an uplifting queer event
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/photo-op-with-frankie-grande-for-supergay/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue\, 555 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Frankie-Grande-for-SUPERGAY.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T045808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15713-1782759600-1782763200@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Clarence A. Haynes & Krishan Trotman: The Broken Hearts Agency
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed author Clarence A. Haynes in conversation with publishing executive and literary advocate Krishan Trotman for a discussion of Haynes’s latest novel\, The Broken Hearts Agency. Blending romance\, mystery\, fantasy\, and queer storytelling\, the novel explores grief\, healing\, and the complicated ways people move forward after heartbreak. \nSet in contemporary New York City with a supernatural twist\, The Broken Hearts Agency follows a queer protagonist navigating love\, loss\, and second chances. Combining emotional depth with elements of fantasy and mystery\, the novel asks what happens when heartbreak becomes something that can be studied\, managed\, or even transformed. \nHaynes is known for crafting stories that center Black queer characters while blending genres in unexpected ways\, creating narratives that are both entertaining and emotionally resonant. \nWhy It’s Queer\nClarence A. Haynes is an openly queer writer whose work places LGBTQ+ characters and experiences at the center of the story rather than the margins. The Broken Hearts Agency continues that tradition\, offering readers a queer love story wrapped in fantasy\, mystery\, and heartfelt reflections on grief and healing. \nAbout the Author\nClarence A. Haynes is the author of acclaimed speculative and contemporary fiction that explores identity\, belonging\, spirituality\, and Black queer life. His writing has earned praise for its warmth\, imagination\, and commitment to representing LGBTQ+ characters in complex and authentic ways. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of queer fiction\nRomance and fantasy lovers\nReaders seeking Black queer stories\nBook club enthusiasts\nAnyone who enjoys emotionally rich speculative fiction
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/clarence-a-haynes-krishan-trotman-the-broken-hearts-agency/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Broken-Hears-Agency.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T050142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15716-1782846000-1782849600@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Jeremy Atherton Lin & Henry Hicks IV: Deep House
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning writer Jeremy Atherton Lin visits Strand to discuss his new book\, Deep House\, in conversation with writer and editor Henry Hicks IV. Part memoir\, part cultural history\, and part meditation on queer life\, Deep Houseexplores the spaces queer people have created for themselves—from private homes and hidden rooms to clubs\, bars\, and communities built in response to exclusion. \nAbout the Book\nIn Deep House\, Atherton Lin examines the idea of “home” through a distinctly queer lens. Drawing on personal experiences\, historical research\, and cultural criticism\, he traces how LGBTQ+ people have transformed domestic spaces into sites of identity\, intimacy\, resistance\, and belonging. \nThe book moves between memoir and history\, exploring everything from queer households and chosen family to nightlife\, architecture\, and the politics of who gets to feel at home. Like his acclaimed memoir Gay Bar\, Atherton Lin uses personal storytelling to illuminate broader questions about queer culture and community. \nWhy It’s Queer\nJeremy Atherton Lin is one of the most insightful contemporary writers chronicling LGBTQ+ history and culture. His previous book\, Gay Bar\, became a celebrated exploration of queer nightlife and community. Deep House continues that work by examining the places where queer lives unfold and the meaning of belonging in a world that has often excluded LGBTQ+ people. \nAbout the Author\nJeremy Atherton Lin is the author of the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning memoir Gay Bar. His writing blends memoir\, criticism\, history\, and cultural observation\, making him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary queer literature. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of queer history and cultural criticism\nReaders of memoir and nonfiction\nArchitecture and urban culture enthusiasts\nAnyone interested in community\, belonging\, and identity
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/jeremy-atherton-lin-henry-hicks-iv-deep-house/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Deep-House.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T051510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15719-1783364400-1783368000@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Scott Heim & Kyle Dillon Hertz: Mysterious Skin
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed novelist Scott Heim and writer Kyle Dillon Hertz for a conversation celebrating a new edition of Mysterious Skin\, the cult-classic queer novel that inspired the acclaimed 2004 film adaptation. Decades after its original publication\, Heim’s haunting and deeply empathetic novel remains one of the most powerful works of LGBTQ+ literature. \nOriginally published in 1995\, Mysterious Skin follows two young men from a small Kansas town whose lives remain shaped by a shared traumatic childhood experience. As adults\, they struggle to understand their memories\, identities\, sexuality\, and the lasting effects of trauma. \nTold with remarkable sensitivity and emotional depth\, the novel explores memory\, survival\, intimacy\, and the ways people construct narratives about themselves in order to cope with pain. While difficult and often heartbreaking\, it is widely regarded as a modern queer literary classic. \nQueer Significance\nMysterious Skin occupies a unique place in LGBTQ+ literature. Rather than focusing on coming out or romance\, it examines queer identity through themes of memory\, alienation\, desire\, and resilience. The novel gained an even wider audience through the acclaimed film adaptation directed by Gregg Araki and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. \nAbout the Authors\nScott Heim is an award-winning novelist whose work often explores LGBTQ+ identity\, memory\, and emotional survival. Kyle Dillon Hertz is a writer and critic whose work frequently engages with queer culture\, literature\, and film. \nContent Note\nThis novel contains themes of childhood sexual abuse\, trauma\, exploitation\, and psychological distress. Readers should be aware that the discussion may address these topics. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of queer literary fiction\nReaders interested in cult classics\nFollowers of Gregg Araki’s films\nAnyone interested in complex\, emotionally rich storytelling
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/scott-heim-kyle-dillon-hertz-mysterious-skin/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mysterious-skin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T044111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054221Z
UID:15710-1783623600-1783627200@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Roshan Sethi & Erin Somers: The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero
DESCRIPTION:Join writer-director Roshan Sethi and television writer Erin Somers for a discussion of their new novel\, The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero. Blending sharp humor\, modern dating chaos\, and questions about identity and ambition\, the novel offers a contemporary look at love\, friendship\, and self-delusion in the age of social media. \nThe Simp follows a deeply flawed protagonist navigating romance\, status\, insecurity\, and the often humiliating realities of modern relationships. With biting wit and cultural insight\, the novel skewers contemporary dating culture while examining what people are willing to sacrifice in pursuit of love\, validation\, and success. \nWhy It May Interest LGBTQ+ Readers\nWhile The Simp is not specifically a queer novel\, author Roshan Sethi is also known for co-writing and directing the acclaimed film A Nice Indian Boy\, a beloved queer romantic comedy about an Indian American man introducing his white fiancé to his traditional family. Readers who enjoyed A Nice Indian Boy may be interested in hearing Sethi discuss storytelling\, relationships\, and contemporary identity through a different lens. \nAbout the Authors\nRoshan Sethi is a filmmaker\, physician\, and writer whose work often explores South Asian identity\, family dynamics\, and contemporary relationships. Erin Somers is a television writer known for her work in comedy and character-driven storytelling. Together\, they bring humor and emotional insight to this satirical take on modern romance. \nPerfect For\n\nFans of contemporary fiction\nReaders interested in dating and relationship stories\nSouth Asian literature enthusiasts\nFans of Roshan Sethi’s film work\nReaders who enjoy sharp social satire
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/roshan-sethi-erin-somers-the-simp-a-novel-without-a-hero/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Simp.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260831T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260831T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260617T143603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T143651Z
UID:15736-1788211800-1788211800@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Rachel Gillig Celebrates The Knave and the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling fantasy author Rachel Gillig visits Barnes & Noble Union Square for a special late-night celebration of her newest novel\, The Knave and the Moon. The event serves as a launch party leading into the book’s official release\, giving fans an opportunity to be among the first readers to experience Gillig’s latest work. \nKnown for her atmospheric storytelling\, gothic influences\, and richly imagined fantasy worlds\, Gillig has quickly become one of the most popular voices in contemporary fantasy fiction. Her novels combine romance\, mystery\, folklore\, and adventure\, attracting readers who enjoy immersive world-building and emotionally driven narratives. \nThe midnight-release tradition has long been associated with beloved fantasy series\, creating a communal experience that allows readers to celebrate new books alongside fellow fans. Attendees can expect discussion\, audience interaction\, and the excitement that comes with being part of a major publishing event. \nWhether you’re a longtime admirer of Gillig’s work or discovering her writing for the first time\, the evening offers an opportunity to connect with one of fantasy’s rising stars and join a community of passionate readers.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/rachel-gillig-celebrates-the-knave-and-the-moon/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Union Square\, 33 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Knave-and-the-Moon.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T213638
CREATED:20260613T052655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T054212Z
UID:15722-1789066800-1789070400@iseequeer.com
SUMMARY:Jordan Tannahill & Emily St. John Mandel: The Living Realm
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed playwright\, novelist\, and filmmaker Jordan Tannahill joins bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel for a conversation about his latest novel\, The Living Realm. Known for his fearless explorations of identity\, technology\, intimacy\, and queer life\, Tannahill brings his signature literary imagination to a story that blurs the boundaries between reality\, memory\, and the future. \nAbout the Book\nThe Living Realm is a literary novel that examines how human relationships evolve in an increasingly complex world. Through richly imagined storytelling\, Tannahill explores questions of connection\, identity\, memory\, and what it means to remain fully human amid rapid social and technological change. \nLike much of his work\, the novel combines emotional intimacy with ambitious ideas\, creating a narrative that is both intellectually engaging and deeply personal. \nWhy It’s Queer\nJordan Tannahill is one of the most celebrated queer literary voices working today. Across his novels\, plays\, essays\, and films\, he has consistently explored LGBTQ+ identity\, desire\, family\, and the ways queer people navigate contemporary life. His work often pushes beyond traditional coming-out narratives to examine broader questions about culture\, politics\, and belonging. \nFor queer readers\, Tannahill’s writing offers a thoughtful and expansive vision of LGBTQ+ lives—one that is as concerned with art\, philosophy\, and the future as it is with identity itself. \nAbout the Speakers\nJordan Tannahill is an award-winning playwright\, filmmaker\, and novelist whose books have earned international acclaim for their originality and emotional depth. \nEmily St. John Mandel is the bestselling author of Station Eleven\, Sea of Tranquility\, and other celebrated works of literary fiction and speculative fiction. \nPerfect For\n\nLGBTQ+ readers\nFans of literary fiction\nReaders interested in queer contemporary literature\nFollowers of Jordan Tannahill’s work\nFans of Emily St. John Mandel\nAnyone who enjoys ambitious\, thought-provoking novels
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/jordan-tannahill-emily-st-john-mandel-the-living-realm/
LOCATION:Strand Bookstore\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iseequeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-living-Realm.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR