We are thrilled to produce the seventh annual Cosmic Cherry Arts Festival at Court Square Theater in LIC, NYC from March 13-15, 2025.

This year’s theme, FEMME FUTURISM, invites our artists and audience to imagine an ideal future where individuals can live as their most authentic selves, with women and queer people centered and uplifted in our society. We encourage you to envision a bright and beautiful universe – whether that’s 10 years, 100 years, or 10,000 years from now. 

Co-produced by Lizzy Jarrett, Irene Lazaridis and Ruthie Ofrasio, Cosmic Cherry is an annual, all-inclusive festival celebrating femininity, queerness, and gender expression featuring the works of dozens of femme, trans and genderqueer artists. With a strong focus on uplifting femme, trans, and genderqueer voices, the festival presents the work of emerging artists across theater, music, visual arts, and multimedia performance. Cosmic Cherry blends the magical creative energy our artists bring with a powerful punch of moxie, inviting audiences and artists to feel sexy, empowered, and brimming with cosmic creative energy. Since 2018, we have showcased over 100 femme and LGBTQ+ emerging artists from music to theater to visual art and so much more! 

Cosmic Cherry is a one-of-a-kind event in New York City, offering something truly exceptional in the city's artistic landscape. We don't just host performances—we create an atmosphere of warmth, inclusion, and belonging. Our commitment to a safe and welcoming space is central to why our audiences return each year, eager to experience fresh art.  Each year, a portion of our proceeds is donated to nonprofits supporting women and LGBTQ+ communities, extending our impact beyond the arts. Past beneficiaries include the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP), and the Ali Forney Center. Through these partnerships, we are honored to contribute to the critical work being done on behalf of our communities.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 in crowdfunding to go towards our $25,500 production budget. In doing so, we’ll be able to pay all of our artists, cover our production costs and ensure that a majority of our profits go towards advocating for women and LBGTQ+ communities in STEM.

Our $25,500 budget goes towards: 

Each year, we strive to grow Cosmic Cherry to better support our artists and enhance the festival experience. Our new partnership with Court Square Theater is a major step, allowing us to offer rehearsal access, expand our gallery and nightlife offerings, host pop-up vendors, and manage box office and concessions directly—generating additional funds to donate to nonprofits. With this new partnership, Cosmic Cherry is set to deepen its impact, offering greater resources for artists and audiences alike.

Cosmic Cherry isn't just another arts festival—it's a joyous, electrifying experience that fills a gap in New York City’s cultural scene.

Your potential donation to support new and diverse voices at Cosmic Cherry will not only benefit the artists we feature, but the community at large as we continue to create more spaces and opportunities for femme and LGBTQ+ artists and advocate for their creativity to be seen and heard.