Cigar Social

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.

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.

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.

Karaoke at Boxers NYC on Tuesdays and Sundays, hosted by JG Mode, with happy hour until 9 PM. Grab the mic, sing your heart out with your friends, and cheer on the bartenders who love a good sing-along.

Red Idol All Stars at Red Eye NY in Hell's Kitchen is the weekly singing competition where three past contestants from each season battle it out for redemption and a fully produced cabaret. The judges are NYC drag chanteuse Castrata, Broadway's Michelle Dowdy and Red Eye owner Sam Benedict, so bring your best vocals and your loudest cheers. It starts at 7pm every Sunday with no cover.

NADA is NYC's hottest naked party, and now it's a weekly thing at Red Eye NY in Hell's Kitchen. Brought to you by the creator of the original Underwear Party, it's hosted by Josh and Sky Miles with DJs Ben Schultz and Alex Bond on the decks. Clothes check is available, and you'll get drink specials if you strip down to nothing, so you know what to bring.