Join us for the second annual Haus of Toys Gender Bender Pride Party!
On Sunday, June 22, we are turning Dead Letter no. 9 into a HoT queer funhouse filled with surprises. We are kicking the party off at 2pm with a pop-up vendor market hosted by Haus of Toys NYC.
Featuring some incredible LGBTQ+ local artisans and makers, this market is the perfect place to shop queer and support local small businesses:
- Pleasure Products by @hausoftoysnyc
At Haus of Toys, we are committed to embracing the wide spectrum of gender and sexuality through pleasure, personal care and education. We aim to empower and uplift queer voices, while providing the tools to indulge in the highest forms of self love, gender expression and sexuality. Haus of Toys is a queer-centric & kink-friendly marketplace for all things pleasure, wellness and education.
Shop on hausoftoys.com! Follow our instagram @hausoftoysnyc
- Tattoos by @velvet.needles in the porch
Born at the thin edge between pain and ecstasy, Velvet Needles rose from Valeria’s shift from canvas to skin — a natural evolution for an artist craving permanence, intimacy, and transformation. Powered by queer Latina fire and Peruvian pride, they bring more than tattoos to the table: they bring stories, softness, and a little chaos.
Based in NYC and rooted in community, Velvet Needles offers a curated selection of flash, but is always excited to dream up new ideas and create something custom just for you.Come for the ink — stay for the vibes.
Follow her instagram @velvet.needles
- Tarot readings by @ashtondarian in the camper
Ashton Darian is a psychic medium and intuitive tarot reader. He is from a long line of medicine-folk, with heritage hailing from Nigeria and Cuba. He is a Princeton alum and has been practicing his spirituality since the age of 6.
Ashton works in collaboration with Divine Source Energy through his knowledge of myth, symbolism, psychology, spirituality and his abilities—clairvoyance, claircognizance, and clairaudience—in order to channel messages, read energies and discern whether to work with or swerve around them for the individual’s wellness and highest good.
Follow him on Instagram @ashtondarian
- Vintage clothing by Tomato Girl Vintage @tomatogirlvtg
https://www.tomatogirlvintage.com/
Tomato Girl Vintage is a queer-owned small vintage/upcycling business and creative collective based in Brooklyn.
TGV is committed to accessibility, sustainable practices, and community-building through artistic processes. We are always looking to collaborate with local businesses, photographers, stylists, artists, and artisans.
Follow their Instagram @tomatogirlvtg
- Glit Girls glitter station @findtheglit
Stop by the Glit Girls glitter station to get some amazing handmade body glitter! The Glit Girls will have you feeling your most sparkly self.
Follow their Instagram @findtheglit
- Handmade Jewelry from Earthling Bead @earthlingbeads
Earthling Beads makes one of a kind handmade jewelry from necklaces to keychains, to earplugs & earrings. Stop by their table and check out their pieces!
Follow their Instagram @earthlingbeads
- Stainless Steel Jewelry Art from @bywolfgang
bywolfgang is a Brooklyn-based jewelry studio specializing in intentionally designed, handcrafted demi-fine pieces and wearable art.
With a focus on material integrity and functional elegance, each piece is made from 100% stainless steel and aluminum —hypoallergenic, waterproof, and designed for everyday wear. A curated selection of sterling silver designs complements the collection’s core.
Founded in 2024 by fine artist and designer Veronica Wolfgang, the brand draws deeply from their roots as a second-generation metalsmith and jeweler. Raised around the transformation of raw gold into delicate filigree and romanesque detail, Wolfgang developed an instinct for form and a reverence for craftsmanship.
What began as organically bound rings and hand-crocheted bracelets sold off their wrist in bars has evolved into a sculptural, genre-defying collection. Becoming a project that merges the industrial with the organic, shaped by their artistic lineage and NYC’s queer creative subculture. bywolfgang has since been featured in pop-ups at 3NY x Future Treasure and The Center, and has styled for musicians like LXE as well as numerous fashion editorials.
Follow their Instagram @bywolfgang
- Sustainable Fashion from Regeneration Metal @regeneration_metal_
Regeneration Metal is an art+design studio that focuses on mixed media art and sustainable fashion. They upcycle clothing, hand make crafts, produce small batches of products with local manufacturers, and make mixed media art such as paintings and prints. It all comes together under a bold aesthetic universe and emphasis on repurposing.
Follow their Instagram @regeneration_metal_
- Upcycled Goods from Niche by Elliot @elliotjcolby
“Niche by Elliot” is a store that emphasizes up-cycling to give objects such as wine and liquor bottles a second life. “Niche by Elliot” is proudly owned and run by NYC based trans and disabled artist Elliot Colby
Follow their Instagram @elliotjcolby
- Freak & Donna queer web series @freakanddonna
Meet the creators of the queer web series ‘Freak & Donna’ - a buddy comedy with nonbinary leads. This is a 100% community funded project that is still fundraising to complete their first season. Stop by the table to hear all about the show and buy some merch!
Follow their Instagram @freakanddonna
DJs
32LVS
Hosting the dance floor is 32LVS (‘Leaves’), aka JAS and Taylor, a DJ/Producer duo based in NYC. Through euphoric synths and driving bass, their dance floor is curated to inspire positivity. Raised by the rave scene and nurtured by NYC’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ culture, they aim to create a space where everyone is accepted and celebrated.
Follow their Instagram @32LVs
@Kandylion (HOUSE)
Blending deep, soulful house with euphoric techno, seductive electro, acid, breaks, and more, Kandylion creates an uplifting, high-energy experience that invites full-bodied, joyful release. An affiliate of event and artist platform XOXA since 2018, producer of the dyke-oriented party DAYTIME, and one half of the duo project KNDYFRK (alongside fellow nightlife disciple SPRFRK), Kandylion continues to channel her passion into building inclusive, dance-driven spaces where community and music thrive together.
Follow their Instagram @kandylion
@kstrobez (UKG DNB)
NYC-based DJ and producer kstrobez blends UKG, speed garage, bassline, house, and jungle into powerful, dancefloor-driven sets. With original tracks that feature chopped vocal melodies, lush chord progressions, and the bouncing basslines that define modern UKG, kstrobez brings a fresh flavor to classic tunes through remixes, mashups, and edits, all crafted with their own distinctive style.
Follow their Instagram @kstrobez
@dtectivlollipop (LATIN R&B HOUSE)
Writer, artist, performer, and DJ dtectivlollipop explores dissent and descent through multidisciplinary practice.
Follow their Instagram @dtectivlollipop
@jussasquirrel Latronica (TRIP HOP/DOWN TEMPO HOUSE)
Latronica is a new DJ based in Jersey City, but not new to music or the community. She's worked in restaurants and bars for over a decade, setting the tone as the in house playlist officianato wherever she goes. After spending just as much time deeply enwebbed in the music scene, it was only a matter of time before she stepped behind the decks. Her sets bounce between genres and tempos and are guaranteed to take you on a journey.
Follow their Instagram @jussasquirrel
Stick around to see dazzling performances from some of NYC’s best drag and burlesque artists.
Miss Bussy:
From East NY, she is the tightest, smallest friend you know and love. Everyone loves a nice Bussy! An incredible host and entertainer, prepare to fall in love with the Miss Bussy!
Follow her instagram @miss.bussy 
Xaddy Addy:
Xaddy Addy (he/they) is a Black trans Femme Drag King, Draglesque, Performance & Sideshow Artist born and raised in Harlem, NY.
As the Illegimate Xather of Brooklyn Drag he is the hosts of two open stages- Open Bussy Stage and Another One!: A Drag Open Stage, a member of the long running NYC burlesque revue Last Chance Dancers, and the co-producer / Sideshow Casanova of the monthly production, Black Cherry Sideshow- the only all trans and all BIPOC sideshow in the world!
Follow their instagram @xaddyaddy
Liam Borghini:
Liam Borghini is a drag king and boylesque artist who finishes first at the tracks and in your hearts, with his flirtatious and emotional movement styles. Liam takes it slow, but knows when to rev the engine up with a splash of sex appeal. He hosts a monthly show at Pink Metal every third Sunday, so be sure to follow him on Instagram @liam_borghini69 for more details!!He's expensive to ride but worth every penny, it's Liam Borghini!
Lady Luck Burlesque:
Lady Luck is your curvy showgirl with hot pink pop princess flair. When she’s around, we’re all winners. Whether she’s singing the classics or shaking what her mama gave her to the hits- she’s certainly favored by fortune. Now, are you ready to get lucky?
Follow her on instagram @luckyladyburlesqueofficial
Free entry with RSVP, tell your friends!
No cover at the door! Donations are encouraged, fundraising for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center). Donate to provide recovery and wellness programs, economic advancement initiatives, family and youth support, advocacy, arts and cultural programming, and space for community organizing, connection, and celebration.
Donate to our fundraiser for The Center here!
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