The Jones Effect

Late-night karaoke where the competition gets real. Every Tuesday at 11pm, DJ TK keeps the energy high while you battle it out for bragging rights. It's the kind of night where the crowd is just as entertaining as the singers — expect some laughs, some surprisingly good pipes, and a room that's ready to judge (affectionately).

The second Wednesday of every month belongs to up-and-coming queer and indie artists at Rise. It's the kind of night that celebrates the next wave of talent—genuine, unpolished, and worth your time. Start time is 8:30 PM.

Rise's midweek drag showcase where Brenda Dharling, Lexington Banks, Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Hart, and Skye Walker bring looks, comedy, and fierce performances every Wednesday night. DJ John Marto keeps the energy high as this ensemble cast does it all — the kind of reliable drag show that makes Wednesday worth the trip to Hell's Kitchen.

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)!

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.

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)!

Wils Pelton brings a comedy show centered on gossip to C'Mon Everybody's intimate stage. Sharp, funny, and unapologetically about the tea — exactly the kind of emerging talent this Brooklyn venue knows how to showcase.

Tuesday and Sunday nights belong to the people who show up to sing their hearts out with friends and the bartenders who actually know how to have fun. JG Mode keeps things moving, happy hour runs until 9pm, and the vibe is pure karaoke joy — no judgment, just good times and better songs.

Tuesday nights at ANIMAL belong to DJ Get Gott, who spins the kind of sets that keep the dance floor moving till close. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up and see what's happening — good music, good people, and a bar that knows how to do late-night right.

Jasmine Rice Labeija and Chicky Gorgina take over Hardware on Tuesday nights with a show that's equal parts glamour and chaos. Expect high-energy drag, a packed dance floor, and the kind of fun that keeps people coming back week after week. DJ John Marto keeps the energy moving all night.

Tuesday nights at Toolbox belong to anyone with a microphone dream and a drink in hand. Belt out your favorites, cheer on strangers who become instant friends, and soak up the kind of chaotic joy that only karaoke can deliver. It's the weekly reset this neighborhood actually shows up for.

Every Tuesday at 9pm, Red Eye NY becomes headquarters for the queer gaming and geek community. Compete in the Tournament of Gaymers with rotating console games, join the D&D Division for campaign nights, or dive into the Comic Book Club. No cover, no judgment—just a room full of people who actually get why you care about this stuff. Bring a friend and find your people.