NewFest38 is the 38th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, running October 15-25, 2026. The lineup includes an opening night film and party, centerpiece films, and a closing night film and party. A virtual pass offers streaming access to select films and shorts programs from October 15-30, 2026, and members and patrons receive ticket discounts.
Events
10 events during Newfest Queer Film Festival
Thursday, October 15
Four legacy short films from Aubin Pictures, available to stream exclusively. A chance to revisit a body of queer short filmmaking that rarely gets a wide audience, all from the comfort of your own couch.
Exclusive interview and performance footage from 1991 capture Chavela Vargas in her own words: a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her extraordinary life into being.
Celebrate three decades of Aubin Pictures with a virtual screening and conversation, plus four legacy short films from the studio available to stream exclusively. A look back at the work that helped shape queer storytelling on screen, and a chance to hear the stories behind it from the people who made it.
Saturday, October 24
Nerdy star student Luthando is on track for a normal academic year at her all-girls boarding school. But when the arrival of a new classmate ignites Luthando's hidden desires, it threatens everything she thought she knew about herself.
Celebrating three decades of Aubin Pictures with a screening and conversation, plus four legacy short films from the studio that are available exclusively to stream. A thoughtful evening looking back at the work that shaped queer storytelling on screen, and the people behind it.
More Events in New York City During Newfest Queer Film Festival
Bingo
Wednesdays at 8PM, Playhouse Bingo is hosted by Tammy Spanx, with prizes and a cash jackpot on the line. Bring your lucky dabber, grab a drink, and settle in for a playful night of drag-hosted bingo at the West Village's underground LGBTQ dance bar.
Oh Ricky's EuroBop TV
Wednesday nights at Hardware belong to EuroBop TV — a neon-soaked celebration of '80s and '90s pop culture, music videos, and eurodance nostalgia. Hosted by Oh Ricky, this weekly party channels the best of new wave, synth-pop, and glittery euro hits (think Aqua, Kylie, and more) with retro visuals to match. It's the campy, high-energy midweek escape you didn't know you needed.
Busted
Busted is Pieces Bar's wildly entertaining weekly drag show, where sharp performances meet a rowdy, packed crowd every Wednesday night. Expect rotating drag talent, strong drinks, and the unfiltered energy that's made Pieces a Christopher Street institution — a reliable staple for regulars and newcomers alike in the heart of the West Village.
Magnus & Friends
The 2nd Wednesday of every month belongs to Magnus and Friends—a showcase for up-and-coming queer and indie artists who bring fresh energy and genuine talent to Rise's stage. It's the kind of night that reminds you why live music matters: real artists, real connection, no pretense. 8:30 PM.
Unlit Chamber
Unlit Chamber at Rockbar NYC in the West Village is a dark, low-key night built around its own mysterious premise: it's exactly what you think it is. Wednesday, October 14 at 9pm, with the lights down and the mood up. Head to Christopher Street, grab a drink at the rock bar, and let the night unfold.
Trivia Wednesday
Wednesday nights at The Toolbox Bar belong to the trivia regulars. Gather your team, test your knowledge, and compete for prizes while cheap drinks flow and the energy stays lively. Unpretentious, interactive, and reliably fun — exactly what a great neighborhood bar night should be.
Karaoke w/ Furina Dior
Wednesday nights at Boxers HK belong to Furina Dior and whoever's brave enough to grab the mic. Expect a host who actually makes it fun, a crowd that knows how to hype you up, and happy hour prices until 9pm to get you warmed up before things get rowdy. Low-key, high-energy, and exactly what a neighborhood bar does best.
Alotta Trivia
Visual trivia hosted by Alotta McGriddles and Cameron Cole where the crowd calls the shots—pick your category from Harry Potter to RuPaul's Drag Race to Mean Girls and beyond. Each round winner spins the wheel for prizes: pitchers of beer, well drinks, or bar tabs. No cover, all the fun.
Review Mode with Carson Olshanksy
A standup comedy show for the socially anxious hosted by Carson Olshanksky. Write in your most cringeworthy social encounters and watch comedians riff on them—offering their "helpful" revisions between sets. Featuring Emmy Blotnick, Max Gross, Sheria Mattis, and Sabrina Wu. 9pm doors, 9:30pm show. $15 GA, 21+.
Stage Fright
A weekly cabaret night at Red Eye NY hosted by Out100's Marti Gould Cummings, with Drama Desk nominee Yaz Fukuoka on piano and a rotating lineup of special guests. Intimate, sharp, and theatrical — it's the kind of show that feels like being let in on something good. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up.
Snatched
Snatched is Pieces Bar's weekly Wednesday night drag showcase — a rotating lineup of fierce, fearless performers bringing sharp wit, killer looks, and can't-miss energy to Christopher Street's beloved West Village dive. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and the kind of crowd that knows how to celebrate. It's the neighborhood's go-to midweek reset, week after week.
Pier Pressure
Wednesday nights at Hardware belong to Pier Pressure — a high-energy weekly drag showcase hosted by Chelsea Piers with DJ Ohricky spinning. Expect fierce performances, sharp wit, a packed dance floor, and the kind of midweek momentum that makes you forget it's only Wednesday. 10PM start gives you time to grab a drink and settle in before the show kicks off.
Jockstrap Wednesday
The Eagle NYC's midweek leather and jockstrap staple — a packed dance floor, rotating DJs (including IPOK and Mitch Ferrino), and Chelsea's most reliably hot Wednesday night scene. Doors open at 10pm and the party runs until 4am with a cash cover at the door. Come in your gear and get down with the crowd that knows exactly what they're here for.
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays is Rise Bar's weekly drag spectacle — a rotating lineup of powerhouse performers including Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris, Lexington Banks, Pattaya Hart, and Skye Walker, with DJ John Marto driving the energy all night. Seating at 10:30pm means you can settle in for a full show, then stick around for the dance floor. This is the midweek reset Hell's Kitchen actually shows up for, week after week.
Plasma Palooza
Wednesday nights upstairs at The Duplex belong to Plasma Palooza — a weekly late-night cabaret and dance showcase in the heart of the West Village. Starting at 10:30pm, it's a rotating lineup of live entertainment, strong drinks, and a packed dance floor that's become a midweek institution for anyone looking to kick off the weekend early.
Cakes
Wednesday nights at Metropolitan belong to Cakes — a weekly dance floor takeover hosted by Mini Horrorwitz and Devo Monique, with DJs Horrorchata and Hannah Lou spinning all night. The main event is the Best Ass Contest: get on stage, grab a free shot, and shake for a chance at a $25 bar tab. With cheap drinks ($3 PBR tall boys, $7 PBR/shot combos) and no cover, it's the reliably fun midweek reset that keeps the crowd coming back.
Queer Writer Coworking
Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for a quiet table and good coffee in a space that's genuinely welcoming. No pressure, no performance, just writers doing the work together.
Quilts Monthly Letters for Liberation
A monthly gathering where QUILTS members come together to write letters of solidarity, resistance, and hope. This is direct action through the written word — a space to craft messages that matter, connect with others doing the same work, and send your voice out into the world. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just learning how to show up, you belong here.
Queer Writing Night
Show up with a blank page or a half-finished draft — this is dedicated writing time in a space that gets it. No critiques, no readings, just writers working alongside each other in the cozy quiet of the bookstore. The kind of evening that reminds you why you wanted to write in the first place.
Dungeons & Dragons: Lgbt Adventurers Guild (18+)
Monthly one-shot D&D campaigns built for queers of all experience levels—whether you're a seasoned player or picking up dice for the first time. Fresh storylines, character creation, and a genuinely supportive table where you can be yourself while adventuring. Two hours, new quest each month, all skill levels welcome.
Spencer Mackey • Behaviorist • RC Redd
Three NYC artists pushing pop into stranger, heavier, and queerer territory converge for a night of big arrangements and sharp songwriting. This is the kind of show that reminds you why live music matters — artists taking real risks and an intimate venue that actually lets you hear them do it.
Jackie Cox: Darkrooms
Jackie Cox, RuPaul's Drag Race star and NYC cabaret queen, returns to Red Eye with her filthiest adults-only show yet. Loosely inspired by The Backrooms, DARKROOMS plunges you into a shadowy labyrinth of sex, camp, and spooky silliness—live vocals, filthy comedy, ridiculous costumes, and things that go bump in the night. It's part horror movie, part debauchery, part 9th Avenue afters with a plot. Come for the camp; stay for what happens in the dark.
Leche
NYC's hottest weekly Latin party. Every Thursday the papis take over Hush, bringing a packed dance floor, a crowd that knows how to move, and a night that rarely ends early. The Latin music keeps the energy high from the first beat to last call.
Oh Ricky Pop TV Thursdays
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 — set to a high-energy DJ mix that keeps the room moving. Expect nostalgic visuals, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows every word. 21+.
Pop Throwback Thursdays
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 hits, and a crowd that knows every word. It's the kind of night that makes Thursdays feel like the real weekend. Grab your friends and come ready to dance.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A weekly AA meeting held at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center, following the Twelve Step Program of Recovery. These autonomous self-help groups are run independently by members and offer a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ people in recovery. Meetings are held Thursday evenings; note that meetings are not held on days the center is closed for holidays.
Thee Black Hotties
Thee Black Hotties is back and the energy is unmissable. Hosted by Harriet Tugsmen and Ms. Ratchet NYC with Gay4Pay on the decks, this is the night the hotties come out to play. Whether you're a regular or showing up for the first time, you're walking into a room that knows how to have a good time.
Traitors Viewing Party
Traitors fans, this is your Thursday: a 21+ viewing party for the New Blood season at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn's Franklin Avenue corridor, where the front bar and lounge are made for screaming at the telly with your favorite people. Pull up a booth, order something with a suspiciously good name, and vote out the bad decisions with the crowd. It's free to get in, and it kicks off at 8pm on Thursday, October 15th, 2026.
Jasmine Live
Jasmine Live takes over Pieces Bar on Thursdays at 8PM on Christopher Street in the West Village, with performances from Jasmine Rice Labeija, Catrina Lovelace & Skye Walker, and DJ 2Face. Grab a drink with your friends and settle in for a night of live drag and dancing.
Traitors
Hardware hosts a Thursday watch party for NBC's The Traitors: New Blood at 8PM, with DJ Ohricky spinning. Come by the Hell's Kitchen gay bar on 10th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets to watch the deception unfold with the crowd.
Halftime Show
A weekly Thursday night drag showcase at Boxers HK, headlined by Brie Bordeaux and Christine Dior, backed by the sexy, dynamic dancing duo Eli and Chance. Expect polished, high-energy drag performances, real chemistry, and a packed crowd that knows how to appreciate great entertainment. Doors at 8:30pm — one of Hell's Kitchen's best recurring stages.
Cock Fight Thursdays
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 vibe you're after. Reliable, unpretentious, and the kind of weekly that becomes your thing—starting at 9pm.
Doll Haus: Monster Haus with BibleGirl & Delylah Wilde
The witches of Haus of Lil Girlz are back with a high-energy, femme-forward dance party that's equal parts spooky and sickening. SARE spins the circle with a special guest DJ set while BibleGirl and Delylah Wilde bring drag excellence to the haunted dancefloor, and a tarot reader keeps the magic flowing all night. No cover, no judgment—just monsters, beats, and the kind of debauchery that makes for the best stories. 10pm–2am.
Train to Bu$$an
Celebrate a decade of the cult Korean zombie blockbuster with a wild screening that doubles as a drag spectacle. New York's hottest AAPI entertainers take over for the night—expect live performances, high energy, and a crowd ready to have a genuinely good time. This is the East Coast's second stop for this one-night-only event, and it's exactly the kind of thing that makes C'mon Everybody worth showing up for. 21+.
Gooniversity
New York's largest gathering of gooners takes over a dedicated goon cave at Red Eye NY — wall-to-wall videos and audio, live demonstrations, and a room full of bator bros who actually get it. This is the headspace made physical, a judgment-free zone where you can fully sink in. $5 coat check.
Cxnt
Cxnt is a high-energy drag night at HUSH in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, where four performers bring the splits, dips, and crowd-pleasing showmanship you came for. It's a fast-paced show built for anyone who wants to get loud and lose track of the time.
The Yard
A weekly Thursday night gathering at Boxers HK where hip-hop and R&B take center stage in a BIPOC-centered space built for community. Expect rotating DJs, games, and genuine good vibes — a real space for POC and allies to connect, celebrate, and let loose, no pretense required.
Drama Club
A weekly Thursday night piano bar sing-along at Red Eye NY. Grab a drink, take the mic, and belt out your favorites with hosts Jarvis Derrell and Ty Evans while piano daddy Yaz keeps the energy alive on the keys. It's intimate, unpretentious karaoke and cabaret fun in a room full of people who actually want to hear you sing — no cover, just good vibes and community.
Thursdate
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 excuse to kick off the weekend early.
Boozin' with Bootsie
Thursday called, and it wants a drag show. Boozin' With Bootsie is a weekly drag showcase and dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, hosted by Bootsie and cohost Jolina Jasmine. Showtime is 10pm, DJ Senobyte keeps the dance floor moving, and it's 21 plus. Half-price drinks run from 2 to 8pm, so settle in early and stay late. It's the reliable midweek reset that actually pays off.
🎧 DJ Duron | $10 Cash Cover
Thursday night at The Eagle means DJ Duron behind the decks from 10pm to 4am — a solid six hours of music in the heart of Chelsea's legendary leather institution. Ten bucks cash at the door gets you in. The kind of night that keeps people coming back.
Beauty Body Legs with DJ Jon Ali
Beauty Body Legs at Playhouse NYC every Thursday at 10:30PM, with DJ Jon Ali spinning and drag performers Venus Mystique, Ossa Noche and Moriah on stage. Playhouse is at 100 7th Avenue South in the West Village, and doors open at 2PM Thursday through Sunday.
The Jones Effect
Thursday nights at Rise Bar belong to Zetta Jones, hosting a drag-and-comedy show that thrives on unpredictability — boys, drama, looks, and laughs, with DJ Steve Sidewalk keeping the energy moving all night. Show starts at 10:30pm.
Cut throat Karaoke
Every Thursday night at Rise, Cut Throat Karaoke turns the bar into a high-stakes sing-off hosted by Emily McNamara with DJ TK behind the decks. Singing starts at 10:30pm and the vibe is part performance, part competition — you're here to shine, and the crowd will absolutely let you know if you do. It's the kind of weekly tradition that keeps people coming back: a packed room of people who can actually sing, a host who keeps things sharp and fun, and enough adrenaline to make a Thursday night feel like an event.
Spencer Mackey • Behaviorist • RC Redd
RC REDD, Spencer Mackey, and Behaviorist are three NYC artists pushing pop into stranger, heavier, and queerer territory. Expect big arrangements and sharp songwriting at C'mon Everybody on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. Presented by C'mon Everybody, this is a 21+ event with tickets at $20.09.
Queen
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, and Hibiscus—bring the artistry and energy each week. Expect polished performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of night that makes Hell's Kitchen's Industry Bar the city's most reliable queer nightlife destination.
Queens Queer Youth Group (13 18)
Friday afternoon hangout for queer teens at the Q-Center — video games, board games, art supplies, and a room full of people who get it. Drop in anytime between 3 and 6pm, hang with friends old and new, no pressure to do anything but show up.
Third Eye Yoga
Third Eye Yoga is a Vinyasa flow class at Red Eye NY in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, led by instructor John. Stretch out after a workweek, then grab a spiked espresso at the bar afterward. Classes run an hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5pm, and it's $20 cash at the door or $75 for a 5-class pass or $125 for 10. Clothing is optional, so come as you are.
Long Island Youth Friday Night Out: Youth Table Top Games (13 18) (In Person)
Friday Night Out is where LGBTQ+ youth and their friends gather to be themselves in a space that actually gets it. This week: Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering with experienced game leads who'll teach you the ropes if you're new to it all. Bring your own dice or deck, or use what's there. Three hours, no pressure, just good people and imagination.
The Porkchop Ball
DD Fuego and Flip Phone Events bring the heat with a night built around the legendary Porkchop, joined by Miss Laila McQueen, Lemon Gives You Life, and Dhalia Sin. Hosted by DD Fuego with a 7:00 PM VIP meet and greet featuring all the queens. Limited tier one tickets at $20 make this one worth getting to early.
Sapphic Creative Writing
Sapphic Creative Writing is an in-person workshop series for sapphic writers of all levels, held at Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Bring a notebook and your half-finished drafts, and you'll get a space to write, share and get feedback from other queer women and femmes who love words as much as you do. It's a cozy spot to start a new piece or finally finish that one you've been sitting on.
Freedom Fridays at Rise
Freedom Fridays at Rise, every Friday at 859 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, with DJ John Marto on the main room, DJ Susan Levine on the main room every third Friday, and VJ Paul Leasure in the Shine Lounge. Zeta Jones hosts with pop-up performances, and Novaczar is the jello shot hostess. Call 646-892-3313 for more details.
Traitors Viewing Party
Traitors New Blood viewing party at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn, on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 7pm. Settle into the front bar and lounge with a cocktail and a crowd that's just as invested in every shady alliance as you are. It's free and 21+, so grab a booth, pick your side and yell at the screen together.
Slut Bop
Corey's back with a deranged showtunes spooktacular that sluttifies the most iconic bops of yesterday and today — think Broadway belted with sickening live vocals, stunning visuals, and special guest Hanukah Lewinsky as the Fairy Slutmother. One hour of graphic, horny, unapologetically fun chaos. 21+ only. Doors 6:30, show at 7 PM.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 Viewing Party
Catch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 at HUSH, Hell's Kitchen's gay entertainment hub on West 52nd Street, every Friday night. Bianca Star hosts the viewing party from 7pm to 11pm, so grab a seat and watch the queens with the crowd. It's a fun way to kick off your weekend in Manhattan.
Untitled (Art Star) 4 Finale
The season finale of Brooklyn's most experimental drag contest—five finalists competing for the crown of Next Drag Art Star. Judges include Art Star Season 3 winner Maljo Blu, DJ Jessamess, and Charlene. ASL interpretation provided by Flamingo Interpreting, with snacks and green treats by Bibingka Mama. This is the night the contest crowns its champion.
Dirty Little Secret
Spill the tea… and then some. DIRTY LITTLE SECRET is your new Friday night obsession at Rockbar NYC. Hosted by the one and only Lita Desire Valenciaga—freshly crowned Mx. Rockbar 2026—this weekly show brings bold performances, juicy surprises, and just the right amount of scandal. Every Friday at 8PM, expect fierce drag, unfiltered fun, and a few secrets that probably shouldn't be shared… but will be anyway. Come early, stay messy.
30 Rock: 20th Anniversary Drag & Variety Show
Twenty years of 30 Rock deserves a proper celebration — and Club Cumming's bringing the HAM. Ty Turkin, The Blair Bitch, Beau Dega, and Cherry James are channeling Liz Lemon, Jenna Maroney, Jack Donaghy, and Tracy Jordan through drag, trivia, and enough theatrical chaos to make Tina Fey proud. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 21+.
Trading Spaces with Yuhua Hamasaki
RuPaul's Drag Race alum Yuhua Hamasaki headlines Trading Spaces at Pieces Bar on Christopher Street in the West Village, starting at 8 PM on Friday. DJ Ohricky spins, and there's no cover. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes.
Fantasy: Friday Drag Night
FANTASY is Hardware's Friday drag night, starting at 8PM on 10th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets in Hell's Kitchen. Izzy Uncut and Venus Mystique host, with DJ Liiiam on the decks. Doors and details are listed on the flyer.
Assassins
Four fierce drag queens take over Playhouse every Friday night for Assassins, the West Village's legendary weekly drag showcase. Expect high-impact makeup, killer energy, electrifying performances, and a packed dance floor that doesn't quit. Doors open early, so arrive ahead of the 8PM start for a good spot — this is a can't-miss night for anyone who loves the best drag in the city.
Fridays Open Call
Every Friday at Balcon Salon, it's your shot at the spotlight. Open Call is the weekly drag competition where local performers compete for a $100 cash prize, hosted by DJ Senobyie. Whether you're a seasoned queen or testing the waters for the first time, this is the stage that welcomes all comers. High energy, no gatekeeping — just pure drag competition energy. Doors at 8PM.
Fantasy Factory
An acrobatic drag spectacle every Friday night at Boxers HK's rooftop, featuring powerhouse performers Beau Jangless, Mo'riah, and Dev Doe delivering twirls, stunts, and pure showmanship, with Lady Simon keeping the beats rolling all night. Part circus, part drag fever dream—this is the high-energy Friday night that reminds you why you love this city.
Weekend Drag & Dance at the Toolbox
Friday nights at the Toolbox mean pop-up drag performances from queens like Heidi N Dix and Virgo Rising, remixed beats that keep the dance floor packed, and a room full of people who came to have a genuinely good time. Bring your crew and settle in for the kind of weekend energy that makes you remember why you love this place.
Double Feature Fridays
Friday nights at Albatross Bar kick off with Jacklynn Hyde's drag show "Primetime" at 9pm, then roll straight into karaoke that doesn't stop — an endless song catalog and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Grab a drink during happy hour from 5-8pm, and keep an eye out for Albatross IDOL Season 3, coming soon with a $300 prize for the winner.
Underbear: Boo Ty Call!
Big bears, big boys, and a big Friday night at Rockbar NYC. Underbear's Boo-Ty Call brings the bear crowd to the West Village's gay rock bar for a night of easy company, bold energy, and the kind of unpretentious fun that keeps regulars coming back. Pop in around 10 PM and see who turns up.
Filthy Glamorous: I Think I'm Going To Die In This House
A spooky dance pop party celebrating queer nightlife with the best of pop's darkest moments — Charli xcx, Lady Gaga, SOPHIE, and more. DJ sets from Filthy Glamorous and bleak house, plus a burlesque performance by Kinsey Three. $10 entry, 21+, doors at 10pm.
Janejanet vs Britney: The Blueprint & the Legacy
Two pop icons, two generations, one night at 3 Dollar Bill in New York City on Friday, October 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 PM. Expect hits, remixes, deep cuts, drag shows and pop-star excess, with music by Joopiter, CSYAN and Carlos Killedit, shows by Jamie CD and Devdoee, and hosts Troy Edwards and Yacine World.
Skaзka Chapter Iii: The Witching Hour
A theatrical nightclub experience steeped in dark fantasy and queer mystique. Skaзka's third chapter invites you into an enchanted realm where performance, dance, and immersive design collide. Expect elaborate staging, boundary-pushing artistry, and a crowd ready to surrender to the night's spell.
Tarimi: A Space Odyssey
Red Eye transforms into a spaceship for an intergalactic dance mission. Captains LeeDee and JoCo are bringing the sounds—think house and techno from another planet. Come suited up as your favorite cosmic character: astronaut, alien, chrome-covered, robot, whatever gets you in the vibe. This is the kind of themed night that actually delivers on the concept, with a dance floor ready to launch.
Yuva Presents: Bollyween
Bollywood meets Halloween in the Red Eye basement — a spooky dance night hosted by Yuva with performances from Malai and Tamasha Bhosle, DJ Dynamite spinning Bollywood beats, and a special DJ set from DJ Ritz. There's also a birthday celebration woven into the night, which means the energy will be celebratory and the crowd ready to dance. 21+, $10 and up.
Reinas: Musical Funk You Funk All Night Long
Reinas is back at HUSH in Hell's Kitchen with Pietra Parker, Fonda Koxx and DD Fuego, three queens who are fresher, bolder and more snatched than ever after a quick vacation down south. It's a Latina drag night with diamonds, attitude and a musical funk set that keeps going all night. Doors and show start at 9pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, so get there early and claim your spot.
Hot Sauce
Boxers Chelsea's weekly hip-hop party built for the queer community — expect a packed dance floor, rotating DJs, high energy, and a crowd that knows how to move. This is where Friday nights get loud and sweaty in the best way possible.
Size Queen Fridays
Hardware's weekly Friday night dance party takes over Hell's Kitchen with resident DJs Mathieu Blue, Bootsie Lefaris, and DJ Mike Borowski keeping the floor packed from 10PM till late. Expect a killer sound system, disco-fueled energy, and no cover — the neighborhood's most reliably fun way to kick off the weekend.
Frisky with Ruby Roo and Marti Gould Cummings
Ruby Roo and Marti Gould Cummings take over Pieces every Friday at 10 PM for a night of pure drag chaos — expect killer performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of energy that makes you actually want to show up midweek. These two know how to work a room and keep people coming back; it's become the Friday night reset that the West Village looks forward to. DJ Ohricky keeps the music hot and the vibe alive all night.
DJ Joshua Ruiz + DJ Ipok
Friday night at the Eagle means late-night dancing with two solid DJs spinning back-to-back. Joshua Ruiz and Ipok take over from 10pm to 4am, keeping the leather bar's dance floor packed and the energy high. $25 cash cover gets you in.
Judy: Resurrection Roulette
JUDY summons you for Resurrection Roulette — a séance where a ouija wheel determines which fallen music icons the queens will channel. Watch as the JUDY sisters possess the stage with the unimaginable power of true divas: Crust Duchess, HAZYL, Fefe Fo Fum, Darling Nikki, Wraith Hill, and Celest bringing the spirits to life. 21+, $16.25.
LatinX Fridays
Hell's Kitchen's weekly Latin party takes over Boxers HK every Friday night, packing the dance floor with high energy and great vibes. Hosted by Kedwin Zapata and other legendary hosts, with DJ Alex spinning Latin beats all night long, this is the Friday reset where the neighborhood's Latin queer community gathers to dance, celebrate, and have a genuinely good time.
Untitled (Art Star) 4 Finale
The Season 4 finale of Untitled Queen's experimental drag contest to crown Brooklyn's Next Drag Art Star, at C'Mon Everybody in New York City. Finalists Problem Child, Babes, Jackin' Jill, Groovy Bluez and Luckiii compete, and tickets are $16.74.
Judy: Resurrection Roulette
JUDY returns and summons you to partake in the sacred ritual of RESURRECTION ROULETTE! Join the JUDY sisters in evoking the essence of some of music's greatest fallen stars.
Rise & Shine Drag Brunch
Rise & Shine Drag Brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday at Rise, 859 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, with seatings at 12:15pm and 2:30pm. Hosted by Zeta Jones, Inita D, Brenda Dharling, Holly Box-Springs, Black Widow, Izzy Uncut and Skye Walker, with music by David Serrano. Reservations are made by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Coming Out Street Fair 2026
The NY LGBT Network's annual street fair brings the whole community together for an afternoon of drag performances, live music, games, and prizes. Browse local vendors and nonprofits, connect with community organizations, and explore resources from the Network itself — it's the kind of celebration that reminds you why this community does gathering better than anyone.
Arcade Gaymer Saturdays
Every Saturday at 3 PM, Arcade is your standing gaymer date at Rockbar — video games, card games, board games, and whatever competition Shane Cherry dreams up that week. No cover, no pressure, just a room full of people who actually want to play and have fun doing it. Prizes and contests keep things interesting; the crowd keeps it welcoming.
Romy & Michele's Afternoon Tea Dance
A Romy & Michele themed afternoon dance party with Bright Light Bright Light spinning the decks. New theme every week, no cover charge — just show up at 4pm and dance.
Get Happy Hour
Saturday nights at Pieces Bar mean happy hour specials, strong drinks, and a room full of regulars and newcomers ready to have a good time. This West Village institution keeps the vibe casual and unpretentious — grab a friend, settle in, and let the neighborhood community energy do the rest.
Sing and Sling
Saturday afternoons belong to Gregory Buckheit, the singing bartender who takes over Balcon Salon with half-price drinks and full-voice charisma from 4 to 8PM. Expect sharp banter, strong pours, and a room that only gets more fun as the happy hour rolls on — a laid-back weekend ritual worth showing up for.
Vogue Class with Jason Rodriguez
Vogue class with Jason Rodriguez, from FX's POSE and the House of Xtravaganza, at Red Eye NY on 355 W 41st Street. Classes run Saturdays at 5pm for $25, and drop-ins are welcome. Stay for post-class cocktails.
Honey Please
Saturday nights at Metropolitan turn into a living room party when DJ Reaubert and rotating guests take over with vinyl spins that feel less like a DJ set and more like your coolest friend's curated playlist. No cover, garden vibes, drinks in hand — this is happy hour that actually gets better as the night goes on.
BE Better: The East Wing Renovation Fund
A fundraiser night at Brooklyn's premier queer nightclub bringing the community together to support the East Wing renovation. Expect a full evening of performances, dancing, and the kind of energy that comes when people show up for something that matters — all while 3 Dollar Bill's legendary sound and lighting systems do what they do best.
Hey Gorg!
Hey Gorg! is Playhouse's Saturday night drag showcase hosted by the fabulous Chicky Gorgina, with DJ Jay Essex keeping the dance floor packed all night. Expect rotating performers in full glam, high-energy dance vibes, and a crowd that shows up ready to celebrate — a can't-miss weekly staple for drag and nightlife lovers alike.
Kingdom Hearts
The sold-out Kingdom Hearts tribute drag show is back for another night where light and darkness collide in the most sickening way possible. NYC's iconic drag performers bring your favorite video game series to life — cosplay and keyblade wielding highly encouraged. This is the kind of niche, nerdy celebration that only the queer community does right.
Kingdom Hearts
The sold-out Kingdom Hearts tribute drag show is back — a night where light and darkness collide through the performances of some of NYC's most iconic drag queens. This is a celebration for video game lovers and drag fans alike. Cosplaying and keyblade wielding are encouraged, and ASL interpretation will be provided.
Shenanigans
Izzy Uncut and Beaujangles take over Playhouse every Saturday night with high-energy drag, a packed dance floor, and unapologetic fun, while DJ Jay Essex keeps the beats rolling from 8PM on. Expect attitude, glitter, and a crowd that knows how to party — this weekly West Village staple is the kind of night you leave drenched in sweat and good vibes.
Bad & Bougie
Saturday nights at Hardware belong to Bad & Bougie — a high-energy dance party hosted by DJ 2Face with rotating drag performances from Janae Saisquoi and Lanyé Armón. Expect a packed dance floor, glittering outfits, and pulsing beats, with half-price drinks often available early in the night. It's the neighborhood's most reliably fun Saturday reset.
Saturday Drag Show
Two free drag shows every Saturday night at Albatross — rotating queens kick things off at 8pm, then Sutton Lee Seymour and special guests take over the stage at 11pm. It's the kind of reliable, no-cover entertainment that keeps the neighborhood's queer scene coming back week after week. Catch the 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-8pm if you want to start the night right.
Studio Vers
Desire. Debauchery. Disco! It's Studio Vers — a Saturday night built for dancing, hosted by Shaun & Cody with GRNEXLR and Deandre keeping the energy high. D.J. E.N. spins the soundtrack, and the rest is up to you. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up.
Hell Yeah Brother!
The bros are back, and this Saturday's Hell Yeah Brother! at Rockbar is the kind of night that rewards showing up in your gear. Wear your favorite jock, crop top, jersey, or singlet, meet a new bro or two, and let Big Bro @stachional host the night while lil bro @tokenblackfriend spins the beats. Starts at 10PM with a $10 cover, and all gender expressions are welcome.
DJ Max Rodriguez
DJ Max Rodriguez spins at Industry Bar in Hell's Kitchen starting at 10PM on Saturday, October 17th, bringing the dance floor to life on one of Manhattan's most electrifying queer nightlife stages. Grab a drink from the bar, find your spot, and let the beats carry you into the night. Industry Bar stays open until 4AM, so you've got plenty of time to dance it out.
Mall Drag: Miss Ma'amShe's Birthday Edition
Mall Drag is exactly what it says — a drag show that's just a show, no overcomplicated theme required. Come watch some of NYC's best queens take us to the mall and have a genuinely good time. Hosted by Miss Ma'amShe, Freddie, and the crew at C'mon Everybody. 21+, $16.
QTs: Brooklyn
QTs brings the heat to Brooklyn's biggest queer nightclub with a night built for dancing, connection, and pure joy. Expect a packed dance floor, killer sound and lighting, and a crowd ready to celebrate. 10pm start means the night is young and the energy is electric.
Hot Mess: Halloween
Hot Mess is back for Halloween with a night of pure pop girl energy. Catch performances from Jazmine, Essa Noche, and Reina NoBuena while Arra and Joopiter spin your favorite tracks from Kim, Slayyyter, Ariana, and Beyoncé all night long. This is the Halloween party for everyone who lives for the music and the moment.
H2HOE
H2HOE is the drag show where the mermaid-themed fun gets wet, wild and fabulous at HUSH in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Featuring NYC's drag mermaid pop star Lagoona Bloo alongside Hibiscus and Castrata, you came to get soaked and you'll leave with a new favorite queen. Doors and the show are set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7 PM.
Soda Pop Saturdays
Soda Pop Saturdays is Playhouse's weekly dance party that brings the heat every Saturday night at 10PM. Athera commands the dance floor while DJ Senobyte and Dakhouse NYC keep the energy locked in behind the decks, spinning high-energy pop beats for a packed, sweaty, euphoric crowd. It's the kind of night where the dance floor doesn't stop — exactly what a Saturday at Playhouse should feel like.
Shine Saturdays
DJ Xavier Mazara in the Main Room with VJ Paul Leasure or Mikey Mo in the Shine Lounge (DJ &Drew Every 3rd Saturday in the Main Room)!
Metrosensual
Frankie Sharp's weekly Saturday night takeover at Metropolitan, hosted by Kandy Muse. Expect rotating guest performers—local queens, vocal artists, and regular Ru girls—plus a sensual stripper each week ready to work for tips. High-energy, anything-goes drag and dance party vibes that keep the crowd coming back week after week. Cover is $5–$10 depending on the lineup.
Surge Saturdays
Hardware's high-energy Saturday night dance party — DJ 2Face spins hard-hitting beats while Lexington Banks performs, backed by a rotating cast of go-go boys and hosts keeping the dance floor electric all night long. Packed, sweaty, and unapologetic, Surge Saturdays is the weekly reason Hardware is Hell's Kitchen's beating heart.
Viva La Vida
NYC's weekly Latin dance party that gets what Pride means in the Latino community — rotating DJs, a packed dance floor, and a room full of people ready to celebrate. Every Saturday at 10pm at Boxers NYC, this is where the city's queer Latino community and allies come together to dance, connect, and belong.
DJ Brett O0sterhaus + DJ Mark Cicero
Saturday night at The Eagle gets the full treatment — Brett O0sterhaus and Mark Cicero behind the decks, the rooftop and dance floor packed, and the leather community doing what it does best. $25 cash cover gets you in from 10pm to 4am.
Pop Rave
Boxers HK's weekly late-night pop dance party. DJ Alex Cohen and DJ David Serrano spin back-to-back sets of high-energy pop anthems that keep the dance floor packed until close, with Patrick Day often on the door keeping the vibe tight. Cold drinks, rooftop views, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time — this is the Saturday night reset for pop lovers.
Sinful Saturday
Pieces Bar's Saturday night tradition brings the heat with rotating drag performers, strong drinks, and a packed dance floor. This is the kind of night that reminds you why this West Village dive bar is legendary — unpretentious energy, non-stop live entertainment, and the community spirit that keeps people coming back week after week.
Mall Drag: Miss Ma'amShe's Birthday Edition
Mall Drag at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn's Franklin Avenue corridor is the drag show that skips the complicated concept and just gets to the good part. NYC's best take the stage in a birthday edition of the night, hosted by Miss Ma'amShe, Freddie, and C'mon Everybody. It's $16 and 21+, so grab a booth, order a Lavender Menace, and let the shopping trip begin.
Liqiud Brunch
Liquid Brunch at The Toolbox Bar is your Sunday reset on 2nd Avenue in NYC, with $5 mimosas and screwdrivers from 1 PM to 5 PM and happy hour running until 9 PM. Grab a stool, catch up with friends, and let the good times flow at the bar. It's the easiest way to make a lazy Sunday feel like a party.
Free Pool Sundays
Sunday nights at Boxers NYC belong to the pool players — free tables all night long, plus happy hour pricing from 1-9pm. It's a low-key, unpretentious crowd that keeps regulars coming back week after week. Grab a cue, show up solo or with your crew, and settle in for an easy Sunday hang.
Sunday Funday with Bingo
Albatross Bar's weekly Sunday ritual: kick things off at 1pm with $5 mimosas and bloody marys, then settle in as Diana Carfire hosts drag bingo at 3:30pm with real cash prizes on the line. Cheap drinks, a fun crowd, and a Sunday afternoon that always turns into an evening — every week at Albatross.
Eurotea Sundays
A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap drink, dance to every lyric you know by heart, and enjoy the perfect Sunday reset before Monday hits.
The Get Down with DJ E.N
Fall tea dance vibes with DJ E.N spinning disco funk to keep the dance floor hot and spirits lifted. No cover charge, 4-8pm — just show up and dance.
Drag Bingo
Sunday nights at Pieces mean drag bingo — part game show, part cabaret, and entirely hilarious. A rotating cast of local drag performers calls the numbers, cracks jokes, and keeps the energy high while you actually have a shot at winning. The crowd of regulars and newcomers alike knows how to have a good time, making this West Village institution a weekly tradition worth showing up early for and staying late.
Mollywood: Ghouls and Gworls
Mollywood's Ghouls and Gworls is a themed queer monthly chaos show at Rockbar NYC on Christopher Street in the West Village, hosted by The Big O and Nomi Nation. Expect burlesque, roller skating and drag performances, all with no cover. It's the kind of Sunday afternoon that gets louder as it goes, so bring your spookiest look and your best dance moves.
Cigar Social
Sunday evening at The Eagle where leather and cigar culture meet. A laid-back rooftop gathering for folks who appreciate a good smoke, strong drinks, and the company of like-minded people in one of the city's most iconic leather spaces. No pretense — just regulars and newcomers alike enjoying the ritual, the views, and the community.
Spor-Tea
Sunday afternoon tea dance at Rise Bar with DJ Steve Sidewalk and DJ Paul Leasure spinning from 5pm to 10pm. Drink specials run until 9pm and bar bites are available all night — a low-key, reliably fun way to ease into the evening with good music, good people, and dance floor energy that keeps the regulars coming back.
🍺 Beer Blast | 🎧 DJ Erik Elias | No Cover Till 9pm | $20 Cover at 9pm
Sunday afternoons at the Eagle mean beer, good vibes, and DJ Erik Elias spinning the soundtrack. Free entry until 9pm, then $20 after — which means you can roll in early, settle in, and decide how long you want to stay. The leather bar's rooftop and main floor fill up with regulars and newcomers alike, all here for the same reason: a solid, unpretentious Sunday reset.
Bluf New York
The leather community's Sunday gathering at The Eagle NYC — a regular meetup for the BLUF (Blue Uniform Fetish) crowd. 5pm start means you can swing by straight from the day, grab a drink, and connect with your people in one of the city's most legendary leather spaces.
Fallen Angels: A Night of Pleasure Dance & Vengeance
A fundraiser for LGBTQ+ artists and the upcoming short film DEADNAME, featuring DJ Jessica Chaos, Qhrist Almighty, Chris Marmolejo, La'Ci, and aerial performances by Avant Aerial Studios. Expect a night of live music, drag, dancing, and local vendors selling art and baked goods. All proceeds support queer creators and independent film.
Leather Political Education Reading Series
Fascism and totalitarianism are on the rise, and this reading series is a place to slow down and think through them together. Drawing on the tradition of queer radical leather groups, we read, discuss, and question political ideas critically and collectively, with room for every perspective in the conversation. Sunday evenings at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick; please wear a mask.
Shots & Shade: A Queer Drink & Draw
Sunday evening life drawing with a queer twist — grab a drink, sketch a rotating cast of guest models through their poses, and compete for a bar tab with your best work. Hosted by BrieYOB, it's a low-pressure, high-fun creative hangout at Metropolitan where you don't need any artistic skill, just the willingness to show up, sip, and sketch. No cover.
Billiard Boys
Sunday evenings at the Eagle belong to the pool players and the people who love watching them shoot. Free pool all night, 6pm to 10pm — no cover, no pretense, just a solid reason to show up and sink some balls with the leather crowd.
Showtunes in the City
Broadway classics meet drag excellence every Sunday night at Playhouse. DJ Ohricky and Bootsie Leparis bring the heat with showtune spins and a rotating cast of featured guest performers, turning the dance floor into a celebration of theater, glamour, and pure joy. It's the kind of night where everyone knows the words and isn't afraid to sing them — where theater kids and musical theater lovers truly belong.
Caramel Kissed
A Sunday night drag showcase at Pieces Bar that's become a West Village institution. Expect rotating drag performers, strong drinks, a packed dance floor, and that signature Christopher Street energy — a neighborhood gathering full of warmth, community, and good vibes that keeps people coming back week after week.
Total Roulette Live
Sunday nights belong to Essa Noche and Hanukah Lewinsky at Hardware, with DJ Joe Michael spinning to keep the dance floor moving. Expect drag spectacle, costume changes, and personality for days in a room packed with high energy and community spirit. Half-price drinks from 2PM to 8PM mean you can start early and stay for the whole show.
Wailing Women
An evening exploring feminine grief and rage through performance. Hosted by Ezra Moth & Maljo Blu, featuring Vape Kid Jr, Reina No Buena, Mystery, Problem Child, and special guest Luxury Bones. A 21+ show that brings together fierce talent for an unflinching look at what it means to feel deeply and loudly.
Ladies Room
Sunday scaries, meet your match. Sundays Ladies Room is a weekly drag show and dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, every Sunday at 8 PM. DJ 2Face spins all night while Boudoir Lefleur and Zeta Jones host, and the energy builds with every performance. The dance floor stays packed with people who know how to celebrate drag, so wear shoes you can move in and plan to stay past the first number.
Discipline: Beyond the Burlesque Show
DISCIPLINE is back in a new home in the heart of the East Village, now as a monthly Sunday rendition of str!pper church at Club Cumm!ng. Hosted by ferocious femcee Lydia Vengeance, the night mixes burlesque, drag, live music, sideshow, comedy, and other beautifully unexpected acts. This month's lineup features Belladonna Luxe, Lucien Nightshade, Lil'y Con Carnage & Xaddy Addy. Doors open at 8:30 PM with the show starting at 9 PM.
Sundaze
Sundaze is HUSH's dimly-lit, intimate Sunday night party in Hell's Kitchen, the last chance to close out the weekend however you like. Expect NYC's sexiest gogo boys dancing on the bar of the downstairs dungeon, and a late-night vibe built for that eleventh-hour craving before Monday hits. You never know what, or who, you'll find.
Show B!tches
Broadway meets drag debauchery every Sunday night at VERS. Kiki Ball-Change and Selma Nilla serve up a night of showtunes, sass, and pure theatrical chaos — part cabaret, part comedy, all heart. Expect sharp wit, killer vocals, and the kind of irreverent Broadway-loving crowd that makes Sunday nights actually worth staying out for.
Nocturna "Pirates" Circuit Party
Nocturna's "Pirates" Circuit Party runs Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM at 9 BOB NOTE, 270 Meserole Street in Brooklyn. Expect a pirate-of-the-underworld theme, a full night of music, dance and light, and tickets through Eventim. The party is part of 3 Dollar Bill's Brooklyn lineup of queer nightlife, so come ready to dance until dawn.
Spunk
Spunk is Pieces Bar's signature Sunday night showcase — a rotating lineup of drag performers, a packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that knows how to have a genuinely good time. Strong drinks, fierce performances, and high energy make this West Village institution the neighborhood's most reliable reason to show up on a Sunday evening.
Bloo Skye Sundays
Skye Walker and Lagonna Bloo take over Hardware's Sunday nights with high-energy drag and a packed dance floor. DJ Danny Ramirez spins the soundtrack from 10pm, making this the weekly reset that's become a neighborhood staple. Killer performances, a crowd that knows how to have a good time, and the perfect way to close out the weekend before the work week begins.
Shift Drink
Sunday nights belong to the service industry crew and their friends — the people who spend their week making everyone else's night happen. Shift Drink is Metropolitan's laid-back hospitality hangout with games, cheap drink specials ($7 Bud Light & well shots, $5 selected premium drafts, $4 Fireball, $1 off top shelf), and zero pretension. No cover, no judgment, just a room full of people who get it.
DJ AJ Reddy + DJ Bobby Duron
Sunday night at The Eagle gets a proper dance floor workout with back-to-back sets from DJ AJ Reddy and DJ Bobby Duron. Ten bucks gets you in the door until midnight, then it's twenty cash to ride it out until 4am. The kind of night that reminds you why this place is legendary.
Playground Sundays
Every Sunday at 10:30pm, Rise Bar becomes the place to be—hosted by the legendary Marti Gould Cummings and Chicky Gorgina, with DJ Nesto keeping the energy infectious. It's the kind of weekly ritual that builds a real crew: the same faces, the same energy, the same commitment to having an absolutely ridiculous good time. If you're looking for a Sunday night that actually feels worth staying up for, this is it.
Hauppauge Mingle: LGBTQ Songwriters: Listen & Discuss! (Older Adults 50+)
A Monday morning gathering for LGBTQ+ folks 50 and up who want to connect over shared stories and good conversation. This month's focus: LGBTQ songwriters — listen together, discuss what moves you, and celebrate the voices in our community. Runs 11am–1pm; bring refreshments to share if you'd like.
Third Eye Yoga
An hour of clothing-optional Vinyasa Flow with instructor John at Red Eye NY's intimate studio space. A judgment-free, welcoming queer community setting to move, breathe, and connect with your body — the perfect grounding practice to reset before the week (or weekend) takes over. $20 per class, or grab a 5-class pass for $75 or 10-class pass for $125, cash at the door.
Snack +cult…ures
A monthly evening where queer folks from different backgrounds share culture through snacks, games like Kahoot, and conversation—tackling misconceptions about each other's ethnicity, nationality, and heritage through play and connection. Sensory-friendly space with pillows, discussion prompts, and a relaxed vibe to destress, read, or work on a side project. Virtual options available for accessibility.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group
A safe, confidential space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect, share experiences, and support each other through life's challenges. Led by trained facilitators, this weekly gathering at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center is about real conversation — no judgment, just people who get it. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, work stress, or just need to be around community, this is the place.
Drawing Is A Drag (21+)
Life drawing with a queer twist — this monthly art night pairs live drag artist models with your sketchbook. No artistic training required, just show up ready to draw, celebrate expression, and have a genuinely good time. This month features the fabulous Leopard Killa.
MT Trivia: Broadway Trivia with a Twist
Chris Metzger-Timson hosts an evening of musical theatre trivia with guest Broadway stars, where you'll compete in teams, test your knowledge of the stage, and win prizes. It's the kind of night that reminds you why Broadway obsessives make the best teammates.
Oral Exam Trivia
Monday nights at Rockbar belong to the smart mouths and the trash talkers — Oral Exam Trivia is exactly as loud and chaotic as it sounds. Hosted by Jason Romas, it's the kind of trivia where you're encouraged to yell answers, flirt shamelessly with the competition, and fight for a $50 bar tab. Bad behavior expected, good drinks guaranteed.
Wailing Women
Wailing Women is a 21+ night of feminine grief and rage at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn's Franklin Avenue corridor, and it's built to let it all out. Ezra Moth and Maljo Blu host, with Vape Kid Jr, Reina No Buena, Mystery, Problem Child and special guest Luxury Bones bringing the performances. It kicks off Monday, October 19 at 7pm, tickets are $13.39, and you'll want to be there early to grab a booth.
Furius Bingo
Every Monday night at Boxers HK, Furina Dior hosts Furius Bingo — a reliably fun mix of games, laughs, and a crowd that shows up ready to play. Settle in with happy hour prices until 9PM, and if bingo isn't your only vice, Butch runs poker on the mezzanine. It's the low-key midweek reset that makes Mondays worth getting out for.
Musical Mondays
Hell's Kitchen's most reliable Monday night—a rotating lineup of powerhouse drag performers (Paige Turner, Sutton Lee Seymour, Cacophony Daniels, and Evita Loca) taking the stage with Broadway polish and pure theater energy. Videos and DJ Gingy set the mood starting at 7pm, then the full show kicks off at 8:30. This is the kind of high-energy weekly tradition that actually makes you look forward to Mondays, with happy hour specials before 9pm and bar bites to fuel the night.
Basketball Open Gym
Monday night pickup basketball for LGBTQ+ players and allies of all skill levels at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. No tryouts, no drama — just show up ready to play, get a workout in, and connect with community on the court. All skill levels welcome; just bring sneakers and energy.
Musical Mondays
Victoria Williams hosts a weekly night celebrating the best of musical theater at Boxers HK — expect live singing, showtunes, special guests, and a crowd that knows their Sondheim from their Rodgers & Hammerstein. A weekly dose of Broadway magic to get you through the week.
Drag Bingo Mondays
Monday nights at Toolbox belong to the queens and the bingo cards. Drag Bingo brings rotating performers calling numbers with personality, sassy banter that lands, and actual prizes worth sticking around for — hosted by BINGO DADDY and VIRGO RISING. It's the kind of reliably fun weekly that builds a crowd of regulars who keep coming back. Show up early if you want a good seat.
Apocalypse Noir
Mondays, but make it the apocalypse. Mondays at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen is a weekly drag and live vocals showcase, Apocalypse Noir, hosted by Andrew Barret Cox and Jan Sport. Doors open at 9 PM every Monday, DJ Lady Simon keeps the dance floor going, and expect freaky, over-the-top performances with gogo dancers and live entertainment. Andrew Barret Cox is the 2025 GLAM Award-winning Best Male Performer. It's 21 plus, and it's the kind of Monday reset that actually gets you out the door.
Mondays in the Club with Lance
Every Monday night, Lance Horne and Hunter Canning take over Club Cumming for a 9:30 pm show that's become the neighborhood's most reliable way to start the week right. No cover, ever — just good music, song requests, and a crowd that knows how to have fun on a Monday.
Broadway Mondays
NYC's longest-running musical theater night, every Monday at Hardware. Hosts Jachlynn Hyde and Holly Boh-Springs lead an evening of Broadway numbers, showtunes, and lip-sync performances with rotating guest artists, while DJ Ohrichy keeps the energy high all night. A beloved weekly ritual for theater kids, showtune lovers, and the drag-loving community alike.
Monday Karaoke
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 10pm. Regulars and newcomers alike belt out everything from power ballads to guilty pleasures — stick around as late as you want since the bar stays open until 4am.
Drag Wars: The Next Generation
Pieces Bar's weekly drag battle brings the heat every Monday night — local queens competing head-to-head in lip-syncs, comedy, and pure performance chaos for bragging rights and the crowd's votes. Expect strong drinks, sharper wit, a packed room, and the kind of electric energy that makes you understand why this West Village institution keeps the party going. Get there early if you want a good spot.
Spotlight Mondays
Daniel Gold's weekly showcase brings choreographed drag and dance performances to Industry Bar every Monday at 10pm. DJ Lovelace keeps the energy moving while a rotating cast of Spotlight Dancers and performers take center stage under the lights. It's the kind of polished, high-energy show that makes Monday nights actually worth getting dressed up for.
Monday Sinday
The Eagle NYC's weekly Monday night staple — no cover, no pretense, just the leather and fetish community settling in for a reliable midweek hang. Open from 10pm to 3am, it's the kind of unpretentious, welcoming crowd that makes this leather bar feel like a neighborhood home base. Show up, settle in, and see who's there.
Coffee Kvetch Let's Play Mahjong! (50+)
Tuesday afternoons belong to the 50+ crowd at LGBT Network — a standing gathering built around good coffee, good company, and mahjong for anyone who wants to play. Beginners get tutorials; if mahjong's not your thing, bring your favorite game instead. Bring a snack to share if you can. No RSVP needed, just show up.
Queer Martial Arts
Learn Pencak Silat, a Southeast Asian martial art, in a space built for queer community. This inclusive class explores self-defense, breathwork, mindfulness, and dance — all taught by student instructors Ilana and Steph in a playful, welcoming environment. Open to all levels, all bodies, all genders. Tuesdays at the Brooklyn Pride Center.
Make It with Brini Maxwell
A weekly craft night hosted by Brini Maxwell at Club Cumming. Bring your knitting, crochet, or whatever project you're working on and settle in for a couple hours of creative company. No cover, just a two-drink minimum and the kind of low-key vibe that makes showing up on a Tuesday actually appealing.
Trans & Gender Diversity Peer Support Circle: National Coming Out Day!
A monthly social mixer for trans and non-binary folks designed to build community in a relaxed, judgment-free space. This October gathering centers on National Coming Out Day — share your coming out story, explore how visibility (or privacy) shapes your life across different spaces, and connect with people who genuinely get it. Games and activities keep things fun while you're making real friends.
Quote Unquote
An open mic night for sharing poems, prose, and excerpts by writers you love — a chance to hear from the community and maybe read something yourself. Hosted at Hive Mind Books, the space where literary Bushwick actually gathers.
Bingo with Evita Loca
Tuesday nights at Rise belong to the bingo players—free to enter, fabulous prizes to win, and happy hour running until 9pm. Evita Loca keeps the energy high while you mark your cards, grab some tasty bites, and settle into the kind of low-key fun that keeps people coming back week after week.
Howl Your Heart Out
Gotham Kennel Club's karaoke night brings the pack together for a night of singing, laughs, and pure joy. Hosted by Kenzo, this Tuesday gathering is where pups and their friends come to belt it out in a room that gets it. $10 suggested donation keeps it accessible; the vibe keeps you coming back.
Y'allternative Rodeo Presents: Sugar We're Hoein Down
Line dancing to emo, alternative, and pop-punk bangers — yes, really. Y'allternative Rodeo's Halloween edition teaches absolute beginners and welcomes seasoned dancers alike, so don't worry if you've never done this before. Dress as your favorite Myspace scene queen, Twilight character, or 2006 band member for the costume contest, browse spooky vendor wares during dance breaks, and let DJ Niche guide you through a night that proves line dancing doesn't have to mean country music.
Unhinged
Tuesday gets a personality transplant. Unhinged is a weekly drag show and dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, every Tuesday at 7 PM. Stella Stön Icarus hosts, the drag doesn't take itself seriously, and the crowd comes ready to laugh, cheer and dance. Drinks are half-price from 7 PM onward, so the midweek slump doesn't stand a chance. It's 21 plus, which means your loudest friends can finally come out on a school night.
Tuesday Open Mic Standup
The Duplex's weekly standup showcase upstairs every Tuesday night — a rotating lineup of local comedians testing new material alongside established performers sharpening their sets. Sign-up starts at 5pm, show runs 7-9pm. Low-pressure, high-energy room where comedy happens, in a cozy neighborhood setting that welcomes newcomers and regulars alike.
Level Up! Game Night
Shane Cherry's hosting a free game night every Tuesday at Atlas, and it's the perfect excuse to hang with your people while getting competitive over board games, card games, party games, and Super Smash Bros. You'll be in the heart of Hell's Kitchen at this sophisticated spot with that cool retro athletic club vibe, great cocktails, and a crowd that actually knows how to have fun. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just looking for a chill night out with good company, this is your people and your scene.
Rice & Beans
Tuesday nights belong to Jasmine Rice Labeija and Chicky Gorgina, the drag duo who turn Hardware's dance floor into a weekly neighborhood institution. Expect sharp, unfiltered performances, a packed crowd, and DJ John Marto keeping the energy going all night. Half-price drinks run from 2PM to 8PM, so there's no reason not to start early and stay late — this is the reset Hell's Kitchen looks forward to every week.
The Legion of Super Nerds
Every Tuesday at 9pm, Red Eye NY becomes headquarters for the queer gaming and geek community. Hosted by Charles Nordquist and brought to you by GeeksOut, this weekly gathering celebrates all things pop culture, gaming, and comic book fandom with a queer twist — think a rotating Tournament of Gaymers, a D&D Division for campaign nights, and a Comic Book Club for people who actually read them. No cover, high energy, and a Discord community already waiting. Just show up and find your people.
2 Stupid Queens
Two of the West Village's sharpest drag performers bring their comedy, chaos, and unfiltered wit to Pieces Bar every Tuesday night. Expect quick banter, ridiculous bits, roasts, and audience interaction — the kind of show that feels less like a performance and more like hanging out with hilarious friends in full makeup. It's the perfect midweek escape with drinks and laughs in equal measure.
Drag Bingo
Tuesday nights at Albatross Bar belong to Gilda Wabbit and a room full of people who know how to have fun with a bingo card. Expect quick-witted calls, comedic commentary, drink specials all night, and a genuine cash prize on the line. It's a low-pressure, high-energy midweek reset that keeps regulars coming back week after week — grab a card, bring your friends, and see what happens.
The Simple Life
Reese Havoc and Hanukah Lewinsky are a GLAM Award winning Best Duo for a reason: they're stupidly funny. Come from the goss, stay for the comedy.
Twisted Tuesday
The Eagle's free weekly Tuesday night draws a steady crowd of leather and kink enthusiasts ready to unwind midweek. No cover, no pretense — just a room full of regulars and newcomers alike who know how to make a weeknight count. Open from 10pm till 4am, so you can stay as late as the night takes you.
Karaoke Tuesdays
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 for your moment — whether it's a power ballad or a hidden '90s boy band talent. Hosted weekly by Matzah Belle Soup, it's the neighborhood's chaotic-joy reset you won't want to miss.
eXXXtra
Hell's Kitchen's fiercest divas take over Tuesday nights at Boxers HK. Bianca Star, Lagoona Bloo, and Selma Nila bring the heat, the looks, and the attitude every week at 10pm — the drag show that's become the neighborhood's most reliable midweek escape.
Ruby Tuesdays
Ruby Tuesdays is your reliable midweek escape — every Tuesday at Playhouse, DJ Drew keeps the dance floor moving while rotating drag queens keep the show fresh and unpredictable. The crowd builds from happy hour into late night, with $6 well drinks, beer, and wine until 8PM sweetening the deal. It's the kind of recurring event that becomes part of your rhythm: familiar faces, consistent energy, and the perfect excuse to break up the week with people who get it. Show up once and you'll be back.
Queeraoke
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 to whoever brings the most spirit to the mic — low-key, high-energy, and exactly what a great neighborhood bar should do.
Hi Drag
Tuesday nights at Pieces Bar belong to Hi Drag, a rotating lineup of local drag performers bringing energy, laughs, and top-notch entertainment to one of Christopher Street's most beloved dive bars. Expect strong drinks, sharp performances, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time — the perfect unpretentious midweek lift in the heart of the West Village.
Workplace Summit
The Summit brings together workplace professionals for a day of education and networking focused on creating safer and more inclusive workplaces for LGBT people.
Lgbt Workplace Summit
The 7th Annual LGBT Workplace Summit brings together workplace professionals for a full day of education and networking focused on creating safer, more inclusive workplaces for LGBT people. You'll attend plenary sessions, breakout workshops, and roundtable discussions designed to help you develop your own LGBT-inclusion action plan. SHRM Long Island Professional Development Credits (PDCs) are available for attendees.
Mental Health Check In! (In Person or Virtual)
Drop-in mental health sessions at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center — short, judgment-free check-ins designed for whatever you're carrying right now. Whether you're navigating a tough day, processing the state of the world, or just need to talk to someone who gets it, these 30-minute appointments are here for you. In-person or virtual; registration required.
Wellness Wednesdays
Free HIV/STI testing every Wednesday afternoon at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, brought to you by Project STAY. No ID, no insurance, no problem — just show up between 4pm and 7pm and take care of yourself. It's that simple.
Scuff Queer Country Dancing
A beginner-friendly line dance class for the queer country scene. Learn two line dances in a relaxed studio setting at Red Eye NY, then stick around to practice with your classmates over cocktails. No experience needed — just leather-soled shoes or sneakers, water, and a willingness to sweat. It's the perfect intro before hitting the dance floor and finding your people in the community.
Author Event: Enid Brain's Play Girl: A Gender Expression
A queer playwrights' craft hour at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick, Brooklyn, followed by a reading and discussion of Enid Brain's new play GIRL: A Gender Expression. Settle in with an espresso, hear the work out loud, and stay for the conversation about what it means to write a gender expression on stage.
Queer Personal Stories
A low-key writing workshop for LGBTQ+ folks at any level who want to improve their craft and share their stories. Each session uses writing prompts to help you uncover what's inside, with 10-minute writing breaks and time to share your work with the group. No registration needed — just show up.
LGBTQ Estate Planning Workshop
Estate planning isn't just about assets—it's about protecting your relationships, your choices, and your legacy. This workshop gives LGBTQ+ individuals, partners, and families the knowledge and tools to make confident decisions and ensure their wishes are honored. Facilitated by Adelman Bodner Law Firm.
Trans Game Night: Clothing Swap
Wednesday nights belong to the trans community here — board games, card games, and the kind of low-pressure fun that actually feels good. This month there's a clothing swap too, so bring pieces you've outgrown and take home something that fits better. Just a heads up: anything that doesn't find a new owner comes home with you, so only bring what you're genuinely willing to keep.
Queer Men Singles Night & Speed Dating
Wednesday nights at 3 Dollar Bill get a little more intentional — a speed dating event designed for queer men looking to actually meet someone. It's the kind of structured mingling that cuts through the usual bar small talk, with a room full of people who showed up for the same reason you did.
Hot Issue
A K-Pop competition show where new competitors take the stage every time, and the crowd decides who becomes the HOT Issue of the week. Hosted by Snix on the first and third Wednesday of every month at HUSH in Hell's Kitchen, it's a lively, high-energy night for K-Pop fans and anyone who loves a good showdown.
Wednesday Music Video Request
Hump Day just got better at Albatross Bar. Request any music video you want and settle in for a night that's equal parts jukebox and community hangout, drawing the bears, ladies, and neighborhood queer folks of Astoria/Queens. It's a laid-back weekly gathering where the drinks are good, the crowd is familiar, and the soundtrack is whatever you choose.
Kocky Bingo with Kamila Kockman
Wednesday nights belong to Kamila Kockman's bingo — the Fire Island superstar keeps the energy high, the prizes flowing, and the crowd coming back. Grab the 2-for-1 happy hour until 9pm, then settle in for a night of drag bingo that doesn't feel like work. Get lucky, win the jackpot, and see why this midweek reset is a community favorite at Boxers NYC.
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