LGBTQ+ Karaoke Events

Is "nepo baby" a slur? This PowerPoint party at Boyfriend Co-Op in Brooklyn settles the debate with presentations, arguments and personal stories of nepotism, while raising funds for an upcoming short film. It ends with a bracket tournament to crown...

Jacklynn Hyde hosts karaoke every Monday night at Albatross Bar, turning a random weeknight into a low-pressure, high-fun ritual. Grab a cheap drink during 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm, then hit the stage (or cheer from the crowd) starting at...

Coffee, kvetching and mahjong for LGBTQ+ adults 50 and up at the LGBT Network's Hauppauge center on Kennedy Drive. Beginners are welcome and tutorials are provided, and if mahjong isn't your thing, bring your favorite game and your favorite people....

Gotham Kennel Club brings karaoke to Rockbar every Tuesday night — hosted by Kenzo, it's the kind of crowd that actually wants to hear you sing. $10 suggested donation gets you in the door and keeps the energy going all...

Y'allternative Rodeo is back at 3 Dollar Bill in East Williamsburg for a Tuesday night of line dancing to emo, alternative and pop-punk bangers. Don't worry, you don't need to know the steps, they'll teach you everything. DJ Niche Night...

Reggaeton or pop? Perreo vs. Pop is a weekly Tuesday dance party at HUSH in Hell's Kitchen where the crowd picks the winner, and you're the judge. DJ Alex Mendez spins Latin music and pop from 10pm to 4am, there's...

Tuesday nights at The Toolbox Bar belong to anyone who's ever wanted to hear themselves sing in a room full of people who actually want to listen. Strong drinks, a crowd that knows how to cheer, and a stage waiting...

Miss Katie's weekly karaoke night at Metropolitan is the reliably fun Tuesday tradition Brooklyn keeps coming back for. Grab props, lean into your performance, and enjoy $4 well drinks all night with no cover charge. A $25 bar tab goes...

Soul Sundays at 2Bears Tavern Uptown is a Sunday evening soul night in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, running 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, just steps from the Wilson CTA station. Put on your best groove, grab a cocktail from the bar,...

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a karaoke night where the energy is high, the crowd is genuinely supportive, and nothing's off limits—country, power ballads, showtunes,...

JEOPARDY! Bar League trivia at Meeting House Tavern, 5025 N Clark Street, Chicago, on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. It's free to play, with prizes for winners, and teams of all sizes are welcome. Seating is limited, so arrive...

Chicago's kinkiest karaoke night happens every Wednesday at Jackhammer, hosted by Tim Bell. Step up to the mic and let it out, or settle in and watch the beautiful chaos unfold — this is a midweek release where bold performances,...

Neighborhood Night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown is a late-night LGBTQIA+ night in Chicago's Uptown, steps from the Wilson CTA station. Expect the usual neighborhood-bar ease: pinball, darts, Nintendo Switch and a crowd that's happy to pull up a stool. Doors...

Karaoke Cabaret is the Thursday night sing-along at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, Chicago, where power ballad divas and first-time mic grabbers share the same stage. Hosted by Bradley K8 Olsen with Creaoke Karaoke spinning the tracks, it runs 9pm...

Sapphic Serenade is the third-Friday karaoke night at Dorothy, the sexy 70s-inspired lesbian speakeasy tucked into West Town on Chicago Avenue. Grab the mic, pick a song you'll absolutely mean, and let the room sing back. Hosted by E, it...

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a karaoke night where the energy is high, the crowd is genuinely supportive, and nothing's off limits—country, power ballads, showtunes,...

Encore Mondays at Anthem Orlando is the midweek reason to keep the weekend glow going, downtown at 100 North Orange Avenue. It's 21+, free all night, and the drink specials are set: $5 wells and $5 domestic bottles after 8...

Spotlight Tuesday at Anthem Orlando is the weekly night of camp, karaoke and drag where the stage is yours, downtown on North Orange Avenue. Some weeks it's Music Bingo: Queer Icons, other weeks it's karaoke where your high note might...

Grab the mic every Tuesday night at Savoy Orlando for the city's most reliably fun karaoke night. Hosted by Paige Lashae, this weekly staple brings high energy, a welcoming crowd, and no judgment — whether you're a seasoned performer or...

Rewind Wednesdays at Anthem in downtown Orlando is a 21+ retro night with 80s, 90s, 2000s and showtunes from 3 PM to midnight. There's no cover, and after 8 PM you can sip $6 house wine or $6 well whiskey...

Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Thursday night at Savoy Orlando! Host Kevin Vargas keeps the energy high and the song list deep, welcoming karaoke regulars and first-timers alike from 9–11 PM. Enjoy drink specials like $4...

Sessions goes Emo Night at Ivanhoe 1915 in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village, and Phil Maxwell takes the decks for a night of every song you screamed in your bedroom. It kicks off at 10 PM and runs until late, and there's...

The Ultimate Day Party is Zayden and Brandon's Sunday day party series at Anthem Orlando, and this edition goes all in on game-day spirit. Wear your school colors, bring your crew and settle the bragging rights from 2 to 7...

Grab the mic every Sunday at Savoy Orlando for open mic karaoke — a judgment-free, high-energy night where anyone can step into the spotlight. Whether you're belting out a power ballad, a guilty pleasure bop, or cheering on the crowd,...

Laugh Out Lore is the open mic night at Lore on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, where queer and women comics take the mic and the room is ready to laugh. Hosted by Gayle Lewis, it runs on the 1st and...

Monday nights at Felix's belong to Sloppy Seconds — Betsi's weekly karaoke tradition that keeps the regulars coming back. Whether you're belting out your go-to anthem or cheering on someone else's brave song choice, the vibe is pure encouragement and...

Grab the mic every Tuesday at Felix's Atlanta for a night of karaoke that's equal parts sing-along and social hangout. Hosted by Luke Smart, this weekly tradition draws regulars, first-timers, and everyone in between for a deep song catalog, a...

Wednesday nights at Mary's belong to the karaoke crowd — over 15,000 songs to choose from, a room full of people who actually want to hear you sing, and the kind of supportive energy that turns strangers into friends by...

Grab the mic and own the room at MSR's weekly karaoke night! Every Wednesday, this beloved neighborhood bar fills up with queer folks and friends ready to belt out their favorite anthems, cheer each other on, or just enjoy a...

Thursday nights at the Atlanta Eagle belong to the singers. Grab the mic, belt out your favorite power ballad or pop hit, and cheer on your friends in a packed room that's here for a good time, not a perfect...

Sapphic Saturdays at MSR My Sisters Room in Midtown Atlanta is the night to flirt, dance and soak up the sapphic energy. Featuring The Sirens, Aspen York and Ruby Iman Starr, it's a Saturday that's all about the girls. Doors...

John Flynn takes the keys to the piano bar at Tavern on Camac, Philadelphia's Gayborhood staple, for a Monday evening of live piano and singalong favorites. Grab a stool near the piano, order a classic cocktail, and let the songs...

Jeff Beiter is bringing the piano to Tavern on Camac's Piano Bar on Monday, November 16th, starting at 9 pm and running until 2 am. Set up with a drink on the Gayborhood side of Camac Street and let the...

Piano bar entertainment at Tavern on Camac, Philly's Gayborhood staple. Settle in for live piano from 5 to 9 pm on Tuesday, November 17th, with a classic cocktail in hand and a crowd that's here for the music.

Every Tuesday at Marsha's, host Asia Monroe and DJ Kid Roc turn the night into the neighborhood's favorite weekly reset. Grab the mic, belt out your favorite anthem or guilty pleasure, and enjoy a crowd that actually cheers you on...

Wednesday nights belong to karaoke at Knock. Hosted by Iris Spectre from 10pm to 2am, it's a midweek escape where the drinks are strong, the song selection is endless, and the crowd genuinely wants to hear you sing. Whether you're...

Thursday nights at 254 in Philly's Gayborhood mean the rooftop deck, cheap drinks and a karaoke takeover on the third floor. Drink specials run 7 PM to midnight, with $7 Stoli and $5 Truly seltzers, and there's no cover. Grab...

Jeffrey Beiter takes the piano at Tavern on Camac's Piano Bar on Friday nights, from 10 pm to 2 am, playing jazz standards and classic rock favorites everyone knows. Pull up a stool and sing along, because around his piano...

Sunday nights at the Cuff belong to Fluffy Cuff Karaoke—Goo's weekly hosted sing-along where the stage is genuinely yours, whether you're belting out a power ballad or a throwback anthem with your crew. Non-stop energy, great drinks, and a room...

Monday nights at Unicorn are for singing your heart out — four hours of karaoke from 9pm to 1am, surrounded by pinball machines, taxidermy, and art covering every wall. The cocktail menu is genuinely massive, there are prizes for the...

Tuesday nights at Pony belong to anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Host TV keeps the energy high with a setlist spanning classic karaoke staples, power ballads, punk covers, and deep alternative cuts. It's the kind of unpretentious, dive-bar...

Break up your workweek every Wednesday at The Cuff Complex in Seattle's Capitol Hill, where Mouth Wide Open Karaoke turns midweek into a full-volume sing-along. Hosted by Tony James with a massive song catalog and high-energy vibes, there's no cover,...

Nite Terror at Pony in Seattle's Capitol Hill is a goth, industrial, darkwave and metal night spun by DJ Hex-a-Gone. Pre-game at Spencers if you like, then get to Pony by 9pm to catch the whole set, and there's no...

Sunday nights at the Cuff belong to Fluffy Cuff Karaoke—Goo's weekly hosted sing-along where the stage is genuinely yours, whether you're belting out a power ballad or a throwback anthem with your crew. Non-stop energy, great drinks, and a room...

Monday nights at The Roost belong to anyone who wants to sing. Joel Baker's on piano, you're on the mic, and the room's ready to hear whatever you've got — whether that's a Broadway belter, a pop anthem, or something...

Joel Baker on piano for a laid-back Monday night of singalongs and open mic — the kind of evening where everyone's welcome to step up and sing, no pressure. Signups start at 6pm, performances run 6:30pm to 9pm. Free.

Tuesday nights at The Roost belong to anyone who's ever wanted to belt out their favorite song in front of a crowd that actually gets it. Sean Boyles hosts a laid-back karaoke night where regulars and first-timers alike take the...

Grab the mic at Hunters Palm Springs every Tuesday night for a no-cover karaoke party hosted by DJ Michael Malfavon. From 8pm to midnight, sing your heart out on the famous stage to a crowd that actually cheers you on,...

Bingo at Tool Shed, Palm Springs' original Leather and Levi bar in the Warm Sands District, hosted by Larry Atello. It's a Saturday afternoon game with a classic dive-bar feel, so grab a card and settle in. The fun runs...

Smooth sailing, sweaty finish. Yacht Rock House is a Saturday dance party at Hunters Palm Springs on Arenas Road, where DJ Devin (@iamdjdevin) mixes yacht rock favorites into house beats from 5 to 9 PM. It's the early dance floor...

Monday blues, meet your match. Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen? is a weekly queer trivia night at Badlands in San Francisco's Castro, hosted by Bebe Sweetbriar every Monday at 7 PM. Expect questions on Drag Race history, pop...

Karaoke with Dana at SF Eagle is the Monday sing-along built around her Big Ass Book of songs, full of picks you'd never expect to hear at karaoke. It runs 8 PM to close, so you can warm up early...

Amoura Teese hosts Beaux's weekly karaoke night every Monday — no cover, drink specials all night, and a room full of people ready to belt out their favorites. Whether you're grabbing the mic for your power ballad or cheering from...

The Edge's weekly celebration of showtunes, Broadway, and all the songs that make you feel something. Host Matthew McCoy spins classic musical moments and runs the Broadway Musical Trivia Challenge, with entries toward monthly show ticket drawings. Two-for-one cocktails, no...

Wednesday nights at Wild Side West belong to Miss Kitty (Kitty Tapata), whose trivia nights are half comedy show, half brain battle—and entirely irreverent. Expect weird-but-true facts, sharp humor, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time....

Beer Bust at SF Eagle is the Sunday ritual where the leather crowd, the regulars and the first-timers all end up on the same patio in SOMA. Pour yourself into the afternoon from 3 to 7 PM, and know your...