LGBTQ+ Nightlife Events

Throwback Thursdays at The Toolbox Bar is your weekly hit of nostalgia — a night built on the songs that defined you, spanning the best of the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Expect a packed dance floor, DJ sets spinning all-decade...

Throwback pop hits from the 90s to 2020s light up Hardware's dance floor every Thursday night. A vibrant mashup of iconic music videos and era-defining pop culture moments — think Beyoncé, Britney, Charli XCX, Shania Twain, and everyone in between...

GOAT is the night for hookup app enthusiasts and oral sex advocates—a lounge event built around Headero's community with sleazy house beats from DJ Ben Schultz, a GOAT contest judged by MC Rify Royalty, and the announcement of NYC's GOAT...

A weekly Thursday night staple at Boxers NYC featuring a packed dance floor, killer DJs, and bartenders working the room in singlets. Morgan Roy'el keeps the energy high all night, with a VIP area giving you options depending on the...

An alternative nu metal tribute party hosted by Rayne & Horrorchata. This 21+ night at C'mon Everybody is built for anyone who wants to hear the heavy riffs and angst-filled anthems that defined a generation — expect the music that...

Thursdate is Pieces Bar's weekly Thursday night mixer where the West Village's queer community gathers for drinks, drag, and genuine connection. Expect rotating drag performances, strong cocktails, and a welcoming, unpretentious crowd of regulars and newcomers alike — the perfect...

Thursday night at The Eagle means DJ Duron behind the decks from 10pm to 4am — a $10 cash cover gets you into the leather bar's rooftop and dance floor for a night of solid beats and the crowd that...

Thursday nights at Industry Bar belong to Queen, the drag showcase hosted by the legendary Brenda Dharling with DJ Xavier Mazara spinning the soundtrack. A rotating cast of fierce performers—including Jada Valenciaga, Pattaya Hart, Fifi Dubois, Inita D, Chelsea Piers,...

Pink Pony Club brings the heat to Sidetrack with a themed party that celebrates queer nightlife at its most fun and unapologetic. Expect a packed dance floor, high energy, and a crowd ready to dance all night.

Sidetrack's weekly Thursday night party takes over the Main, Cherry, and North Bars with high-energy Latin beats, DJ-driven dance floors, and a crowd that knows how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

Grab the mic and own the room every Thursday night at Meeting House Tavern's Karaoke Cabaret. Hosted by Bradley K8 Olsen with music powered by Creaoke Karaoke, this high-energy late-night singalong welcomes everyone — seasoned divas and first-timers alike. Expect...

A weekly Thursday night open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, hosted by Paul Miller and Jason Melton. First-timers and seasoned comics alike take the stage for an anything-goes night of comedy, songs, and stories in a supportive, no-pressure room. Free...

Kick off your weekend at Sidetrack's legendary Friday show tunes sing-along! Every other Friday, the rooftop and video bar come alive with a crowd that knows every word to their favorite Broadway classics and pop standards. Grab a drink, catch...

Reclaim homecoming on your own terms—dress how you want, bring who you want, and dance till 2am. The Chicago Spirit Brigade opens the night with cheer activations, then DJ Syd takes over the dance floor at 10pm before DJ DaiGroovie...

Friday night at Atmosphere — a laid-back evening with the neighborhood crowd who actually know how to enjoy themselves. Good drinks, good company, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to stick around longer than you planned.

A high-energy, underground pup-focused party on the first Friday of every month. Heavy bass, low lights, and a packed dance floor that doesn't let up from 9pm to 4am. Built for the community by the community, this is a night...

Four years running and still the Thursday night move — Gay Ass Trivia with Queen Sheba behind the mic, a room full of people who actually know their stuff, and the chance to win gift cards and merch. Happy Hour...

A weekly Thursday night at The Bullet Bar where the leather community gathers for good company and no-attitude vibes. Adam keeps the bar running from 8 PM to close, drawing a welcoming, leather-friendly crowd. It's the kind of regular night...

Micky's WeHo's weekly Thursday night drag competition and pool-party throwdown. Hosted by Divos, fierce performers compete for $100 weekly and a shot at the $500 grand prize, all set against a summer splash backdrop of cold drinks, hot beats, and...

Thursday night underwear party hosted by Joshua Flores and Jeremy Lucido, presented by Just For Fans. Clothing check, gogo boys, and giveaways from Cellblock13. Drink specials for anyone in a jock strap — it's the kind of night where showing...

Thursday nights belong to Hi Tops Weho with Gym Class — a go-go stud and shot boy fueled party hosted by Adam Ramzi. Expect shirtless dancers, cheap shots, DJ-driven dance floor heat, and classic sports bar energy in a crowd...

Thursday nights at Eagle LA belong to B Bar — a weekly leather bar tradition featuring $10 draft specials and a lively bare chest contest. It's a relaxed, no-frills gathering that draws regulars and newcomers alike into the leather and...

Kick off your weekend early at Micky's Weho with $5 wells and wines, electrifying music, and shirtless go-go hunks taking over the dance floor at 3 PM. No cover charge means you can roll in straight from work and turn...

Pumped Fridays is the weekly Friday night institution at Hamburger Mary's WeHo — seating starts at 7pm, with the live entertainment show kicking off at 8pm. Expect a lively mix of drag, dance, and theatrical performances, good food, and a...

Free trivia every Thursday at Savoy Orlando, hosted by Michael Wanzie in his signature game-show style. Test your general knowledge, compete for bar tabs and prizes, and enjoy happy hour specials running until 8pm. Whether you bring a team or...

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...

Vibra Thursdays is Savoy Orlando's weekly pan-Latin dance party, bringing Latin pop, urbano, electronic remixes, and throwback classics to the dance floor all night long. DJ sets kick off at 9:30 PM, followed by Celine's Drag Show at 11 PM,...

The late-night Friday show that turns up the heat after midnight — high-energy male dancers, bold visuals, and nonstop entertainment hosted by Mystree Hugga. No cover all night, plus drink specials like $5 Jack Fire and $6 Malibu & Absolut....

Friday nights at Savoy Orlando belong to the bears — a weekly gathering for bears, admirers, and friends with go-go boys taking the stage at 8 PM. No cover, free parking, and a complimentary buffet from 6–8 PM (while supplies...

Flesh Fridays is Savoy Orlando's weekly Friday night reset — a packed dance floor fueled by a live DJ spinning all night, hot go-go boys working the crowd, and a crowd-favorite rotating drag show kicking off around 10pm. With free...

Sapphic Fridays fills the gap in Orlando's nightlife scene with a full Friday slot built for women, femmes, and sapphic energy. DJ Nani Soul anchors the night from 10 PM to 2:30 AM, mixing R&B, hip-hop, Latin, pop and dance...

Savoy Orlando's weekly Friday night drag institution — rotating local drag performers and special guests take the stage at 10 PM, backed by DJ Joanie keeping the dance floor hot all night. Go-go dancers, dazzling looks, fierce lip syncs, and...

Mary's Thursday drag shows are where East Atlanta Village comes together for rotating local performers, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. It's the neighborhood's reliable midweek reason to get out and...

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...

LORE's official gay guy music video night where you call the shots. Request your favorite music videos, funny clips, and unforgettable performances, then grab the mic to talk about your picks if you're feeling it. Hosted by Montré, downstairs at...

A weekly late-night drag extravaganza at Felix's Atlanta, where rotating drag performers bring theatrical, high-energy performances to the stage. Expect candy-colored glamour, bold looks, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. This Thursday night fixture...

Atlanta Eagle's signature late-night Thursday party. Expect a packed dance floor, live DJs, gogo dancers, and high-octane entertainment fueling an unapologetic, sweaty crowd that dances until close. Mayhem is the city's most unfiltered Thursday night, delivering exactly what the name...

A Friday night video party at Mary's — a low-key neighborhood hangout where music videos spin all night for a room full of people who actually want to be there. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and let the...

Constantine takes over Lore's dance floor for a high-energy night built for moving. This is the kind of party where the music doesn't stop and neither do you — expect a packed room, a DJ who knows exactly what they're...

Leather Slut brings the heat to the Eagle every first Friday — a night built for the leather and Levi crowd who know how to have a serious good time. Expect a packed room, a vibe that's unapologetically sexy, and...

Thursday nights at Johnson's are built for getting a head start on the weekend. Happy hour runs until 8pm with half-priced cocktails, $3 domestics, and $4 imports—then just a $5 cover gets you into the speakeasy for the rest of...

A weekly Thursday night hangout for the cigar crowd at Eagle Wilton Manors. Unwind in the smoking lounge and patio with a good cigar, a strong drink, and easy conversation among the leather and bear community. Happy hour pricing runs...

Harness Night is the leather community's weekly celebration at Eagle Wilton Manors. Come dressed in your gear and enjoy happy hour pricing all night long across the Main Bar and CODE Bar, with DJs spinning from 9 PM to 2...

Wilton Drive's biggest Friday night out at Johnson's speakeasy. Happy hour runs until 8pm with half-priced cocktails, $3 domestics, and $4 imports, then it's $10 cover as the crowd builds into late-night energy with VIP bottle service available. Reliably packed,...

Daddy Pop is the Bear Cave's weekly Friday night celebration for rugged, sexy, husky, and hairy daddies, packing the dance floor with pop music radio edits, guilty pleasures, and forgotten favorites — the kind of songs your body remembers even...

Friday night at Eagle hits different when STEER takes over — Nick Bertossi behind the decks across the Main Bar, CODE Bar, and Nest until 3 AM, with the Bear Cave opening at 8 PM. Happy hour runs 5–9 PM...

Fetish Friday brings the heat with DJ Nicotene spinning leather, lust, and underground energy from 10pm to 3am. Dress code is leather, fetish gear, and anything that makes you feel powerful — drink specials run 11pm to 1am. This is...

DJ Lu keeps the energy high every Thursday at Badlands Castro. Grab BOGO cocktails until 8:30 PM, then stick around for the main event kicking off at 9 PM sharp. No cover all night means strong drinks, great music, and...

San Francisco's longest-running underwear party keeps Thursday nights at Powerhouse exactly as they should be — minimal clothes, maximum cruising, and a dance floor that doesn't quit. Underwear drink specials, free coat check, and rotating go-go dancers set the mood,...

San Francisco's sweatiest sports fetish dance party, every Thursday night at Beaux. Expect gogo oil wrestling all night long, towel boys slinging shots, and a packed dance floor of jocks in singlets, sneakers, and short shorts. DJ AKI (with occasional...

Thursday nights at Hi Tops are for the jocks, the gym regulars, and everyone who appreciates them. Expect free shots, a packed crowd that knows how to have a good time, and the kind of low-key sports bar energy that...

The Castro's Friday happy hour for bearded folks and the people who love them at The Edge. VJ Joel spins music videos by request while you enjoy 2-for-1 drinks from 5-7pm (plus drink tokens usable anytime). Rotating weekly specials keep...

Bear Trap is Lone Star Saloon's signature party for the bear community — a night built around good music, packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that actually shows up to have a good time. It's become the reliable...

Fuel up before the show with fellow MUNA fans at Club Café. Grab a great meal and themed cocktails from 4–8pm, then flash your concert ticket for 20% off food. Admission is free, and if you eat here, you'll score...

Grab the mic every Thursday night at Dani's Queer Bar for No Cover Karaoke — no cover charge, no judgment, just you and a room full of people ready to cheer you on. From 10pm to 2am, belt out your...

Friday nights at Blend bring together good drinks, good food, and the kind of crowd that knows how to unwind. Whether you're catching up with friends over cocktails or settling in for dinner, this is where the week ends well.

Club Café's weekly Friday night tradition — dinner first, then straight to the dance floor. Resident DJs spin pop, R&B, hip-hop, and throwbacks until 2 AM, packing the South End's longtime LGBTQ+ nightlife staple (open since 1983) with a crowd...