As usual, on this weekend, the parties abound, and I hope you're all out there celebrating. It's hot and humid here in NYC, but the partying continues.

For a listing of events going on today, check out the NYC Pride guide here: http://www.nycpride.org/march.html

In the meantime, if you don't have time to look things up, the never-fails-after-parade-hang out is on Hudson street, off Morton, the home corner of Henrietta Hudson. They usually close the street and set up the party in the whole block. I won't be able to make it there this year, but usually it's a good time.

Another great spot is the good ole Cubby Hole.
 
Have fun and be safe, wherever you end up this weekend.

        

My dear readers,

I have good news to share with you. The Examiner.com has added me on as one of their writers, so you can also visit me there. In fact, Friends into Lovers - Part 2 is now published in my latest column at The Examiner.

So, click here or copy the link below:

http://www.examiner.com/x-12141-NY-Lesbian-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Friends-into-Lovers—Part-2

I will be publishing the article in this blog in a week. I will give them to The Examiner one week in advance. For an early peek, check it out over there. I will be writing on different topics about 3-4 times a week, so feel free to send me your feedback and questions.

Also, check out the column on the left. We can connect via Twitter and Facebook.

I will be logging on the chatroom here live a few times a week. I don't have a schedule yet, but it'll likely be evenings, weekends and during lunch hour, for any chats or questions you may want answered live. If there is a specific time you want me around, let me know, and if I am available, I'll sign on. I will let you know.

I hope you're all finally enjoying this nice and overdue Spring weather.

More to come for Gay Pride day and beach events. So, come back and visit me here and at The Examiner, often.

My Examiner page is:

http://www.examiner.com/x-12141-NY-Lesbian-Relationship-Examiner


As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and answering any of your questions.

Have a great week!

        

Hello girls!

I am delighted to share with you this evening the fact that I'm testing out a new dimension to this blog, a chatroom. A few of you have written to me with questions. Also many of you want to know where to do you meet women? And that answer is quite complicated.

As a result, I would like to offer you —my dear visitors— the opportunity to interact with either myself or with each other in a chatroom dedicated only for this site. This is a beta test, and depending on the response, I will either expand its features later on, or delete it eventually.

Therefore, I would like to extend an invitation to those of you who would like to either chat with me or chat with other women who visit here, to step into the chatroom. You're not obliged, but you never know whom you may meet, and who can provide you with some input on your questions. This is all done anonymously. You don't need to register. Just select a handle name and you're in.

A couple of things I would like you to keep in mind when visiting the chat room:

1. It's a Beta test - therefore, feel free to share feedback.
2. Being a Beta test, it is very simple and limited in features for now. If the demand for the chatroom grows, more features will be added such as being able to upload a picture or a jpg of an avatar.
3. At times, when I'm online and have a moment, I will log on and make myself available to chat with you.
4. At times you may find other women in the chatroom, so feel free to say hello. Chances are you're there for the same reasons.
5. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow visitors.
6. If you find the chatroom is empty, try returning on evenings or weekends, when most people tend to visit this blog.
7. Any feedback or wish list you may have about this beta chatroom or blog, feel free to email me at: mimi@askthenycgirl.com
8. Please keep in mind that whatever is shared in the chatroom, and whatever outcomes result from interaction in this beta chatroom, are ultimately your responsibility. Therefore, please behave as if you went out to a bar or club. Be smart about what information you share and how you follow up. This chatroom is for your enjoyment and to open a channel to meet women like yourself.
9. Lastly, if you're a guy, please keep in mind that this is for women who are interested in other women, not men. Otherwise they wouldn't be here. There are plenty of other chatrooms out there filled with women interested in meeting men. So, if I find out you're here under false pretenses, you will be kicked out and your IP address(es) will be banned. And the same applies to the ladies who in any way make the chatroom unsafe or offensive.

That is all for now. Enjoy and feel free to share feedback. You know how to contact me.

Have a good time!

Java Chat Software

        

There are many options when it comes to night time events or parties here in NYC.

Spring almost here! And it's time to go out on the town again! There are quite a few cool parties and events where you're likely to meet the mistress of your dreams.

It is a cozy little bar to meet that special date or just to hang out after work. It draws a very nice blend of women as well. It is small though, but cozy enough to keep you. Perfect for a quiet date, especially early in the week. Can't guarantee that on weekends though. It gets nice and packed and it has a great jukebox with a wonderful selection of music for all tastes. So you can actually be your own DJ. Actually this bar reminds me of the first Cubby Hole back in the 80's. Similarly nice crowd. It's set in a romantic little neighborhood with outdoor cafes. It is boy-friendly but you find mostly women there.

GOT SPORTS @ Henrietta Hudson
FLAVA @ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
All DAY - NO COVER(212) 924-3347
www.henriettahudson.com

GOT SPORTS
Daytime: 2pm - 7pm
Lesbians & GAMES.. come on now..
whether it's baseball, football, basketball or games of the heart..they go together!
SPECIAL $10 bud pitchers OR $15 all else/ served in purple polar pitchers. We are OPEN early— come watch SPORTS all afternoon w/ Jacaria!

FLAVA
What's your Flava?"
Whatever you are in the mood for..
Whatever u wanna hear
this DJ usually has it & she will mix it up like your drinks
CULI is the bartender & DJ!
WINE TASTINGS, Drink specials & "Industry night"..
hook ups for those working in the bar & restaurant industry... networking time!

PLAY@ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
8pm NO COVER, (212) 924-3347
www.henriettahudson.com

PLAY
PLAY is "game night" w/ ITTY BITTY
GAY TWISTER, Fubar, Truth or Dare, Jenga, Boardgames & sex 101 parties...

featuring... ROCKBAND
one a month live on all the flatscreen TVs
Join a band, bring your guitars if u like
ENTER to PLAY $3 competition
BEST scoring band wins all

$3 all draft beers all nite  SUPERSTAR @ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
8pm NO COVER, (212) 924-3347
www.henriettahudson.com

KARAOKE is back...
Sharpen up those vocal skills... all are welcome..
Karaoke junkies.. semi pro singers.. IDOL wannabe's..
and those who cannot sing at all... those are the best!
w/ Kim DAZY & MC CEE CEE

Introducing halfprice "PUSSY-TAILS"
that's 2-4-1 off our new lesbian PUSSYTAILS MENU- no "COCKtails"
**2-4-1 PUSSYTAILS is from 8-10pm TUESDAYS ONLY*** TOCAME @ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
8pm FREE, 9pm $5, (212) 924-3347
www.henriettahudson.com

TOCAME
Noche de Fuego
4pm - 7pm "HAPPY HOUR" 2-4-1 incl. TOP SHELF
8pm DJ CULI w/ salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, reggae & electronica
Colombian cuties Sharon & Lina mixing up your "pussy"tails!

$5 Margaritas all nite! $3 Aguardiente shots!

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 
THE JUMPOFF @ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
9pm $5 entry, (212) 924-3347
www.henriettahudson.com


THE JUMPOFF
...reggaeton to reggae & back
~ DJ "CULI" will dominate the night w/ all the new reggaeton & reggae beats
w/ a MIX of everything else in between
the classics to todays fresh beats/
all the new hip hop and r&b.. & a lil bit of salsa, merengue & deep house
Resident Djs Kim Dazy & Lisa G will be your mixologists!

BEER PONG & FLIP CUP
in the back bar w/ Sharito
BUY 2 Bud/ Coors Lights.. GET ONE FREE!!! 3-4-$10 TGIF@ Henrietta Hudson
DRAMA@ Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St @ Morton St.
5pm FREE, 9pm $10, (212) 924-3347
Join our mailing list for updates & discounts!
www.henriettahudson.com

TGIF Thank God It's Friday..
Join Desiree & company w/ 70's disco classics, soul, r&b & reggae.
4-7pm is a blast w/ the FRIDAY "happy hour" after work networking crew.


DRAMA
...after 9pm... enters the DRAMA GIRLS..
all night & especially in the back bar.. visit your x-girlfriends.. your future x-girlfirends.. & your x-girlfriends future x-girlfriends as NYC's #1 lebian bar for hook ups earns it's name!
"nationally known" DJ KIM DAZY kicks it off w/ classic DISCO & fun retro 80's~ then it's reggae, hip hop & slammin HOUSE sets...
ONE FRIDAY a month is GIRL MEETS GIRL our long standing SINGLES NIGHT! "REVOLUTION" is for you house heads.. a quarterly HOUSE MUSIC NIGHT! Join our newsletter for info & dates.

Henrietta mixologist Lisa G shaking up the "pussy"tails in the back w/ some late night private back bar craziness; Newbies take over the front bar w/ random free shot pours & bodyshots! Waiters hit the floor w/ $3 JELLO SHOTS & whipped cream!
mmmmm good!

More to come......So, keep checking

        

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