Shine Saturdays

Drag Shows

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.

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.

Comedy

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.

Drag Brunch

Saturday and Sunday mornings at Rise belong to this legendary drag brunch — two seatings at 12:15pm and 2:30pm with a rotating cast of fierce queens serving looks, comedy, and pure entertainment. Hosted by Zeta Jones, Inita D, Brenda Dharling, Holly Box-Springs, Black Widow, Izzy Uncut, and Skye Walker with music by David Serrano, it's the kind of weekend tradition that keeps Hell's Kitchen coming back. Bottomless mimosas, good food, and a room full of people ready to have a genuinely great time.

dance

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)!

Tea Dance

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.