Cakes

Miss Katie hosts an open-mic night for travelers with stories to tell. Bring your best queer travel memory—the disaster, the romance, the unexpected friendship, the moment that changed you—and share it with a room of people who get why those stories matter. No cover, no pressure, just real stories from real trips. Call the bar if you want to read.

Tuesday nights belong to Miss Katie's weekly karaoke crowd — props, a $25 bar tab for the most spirited singer of the night, and $4 well drinks that keep things loose and fun. It's the kind of reliably good time that keeps people coming back week after week.

Wednesday nights belong to Alotta McGriddles and Cameron Cole, who host the city's most fun visual trivia night. Pick the topic — Harry Potter, Disney, Mean Girls, RuPaul's Drag Race, you name it — then test your knowledge for a shot at the wheel of prizes. Winners spin for pitchers of beer, well drinks, and bar tabs. No cover, just pure trivia chaos with people who actually know their stuff.

Wednesday nights at Cakes are all about the spectacle and the fun — DJs Horrorchata and Hannah Lou spin while hosts Mini Horrorwitz and Devo Monique keep the energy high. The main event: the Best Ass Contest, where you get on stage, grab a free shot, and compete for a $25 bar tab. Cheap drinks ($3 PBR tall boys, $7 PBR/shot combos) mean you can actually afford to stay all night. No cover, no excuses.

DJ Manila Ice spins an evening devoted to one pop icon at a time—think Aaliyah, Kylie, Xtina, Beyoncé, Janet, Robyn, Mariah, Missy, Peaches, Donna Summer, Carly, Grace Jones, and more. Videos flood the screens, their music owns the night, and each month brings a new diva to celebrate. Free entry, no pretense, just pure devotion to the singers who matter.

Saturday nights at Metropolitan shift into high gear when DJ Reaubert and rotating guests take over the turntables with vinyl spins that turn happy hour into a full-throttle living room party. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up early and stay late.