The Jones Effect

Monday nights at Rise belong to a rotating cast of drag performers — Paige, Sutton, Cacophony, and Evita bring the vocals and the looks every week. Videos start at 7 with DJ Gingy spinning, then the full show kicks off at 8:30. It's become the kind of reliable Monday reset that actually makes you look forward to the start of the week.

Tuesday nights at Rise belong to the bingo players — free to enter, fabulous prizes to win, and happy hour specials running until 9pm. Evita Loca keeps the energy high while you grab your balls and chase that next win. Bar bites keep you fueled; the crowd keeps it fun.

Rise's Wednesday night drag showcase brings together the city's sharpest ensemble cast for a night of looks, comedy, and fierce performances. Hosted by Brenda Dharling, Lexington Banks, Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Hart, and Skye Walker with DJ John Marto keeping the energy high. Showtime at 10:30pm — this is where Wednesday nights actually get interesting.

Friday nights at Rise belong to the queens and the RuPaul's Drag Race energy. Showtime at 8PM means you've got time to grab a drink and settle in for a night of fierce performances, looks, and the kind of drag that keeps this Hell's Kitchen institution packed week after week.

Friday nights at Rise belong to DJ John Marto, VJ Paul Leasure, and DJ Susan Levine — three of the city's best keeping the energy high across the main room and Shine Lounge. Expect a packed dance floor, rotating visuals, and the kind of crowd that knows how to move. It's the reliable Friday reset Hell's Kitchen does best.

Rise's Saturday drag brunch is the weekend reset you didn't know you needed — two seatings at 12:15pm and 2:30pm, both packed with live drag performances, strong cocktails, and the kind of crowd that knows how to celebrate. It's become the Hell's Kitchen institution for a reason: great food, rotating queens, and a room full of people genuinely having the best time.