THURSDAY (6.15.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events.
UPTOWN / BRONX
- TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm)
- LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
- 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm)
- SUITE: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm)
HELL’S KITCHEN
- HARDWARE: Grindr & MISTR’s “God Save the Queens” (7pm);
Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix (8pm);
Shequida (11pm) - ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm)
- BOXERS HK: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (8pm)
- RITZ: Lanyé Armön & Octavia Anyae (8pm);
Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm) - HARD ROCK HOTEL: Susanne Bartsch’s “Pride Ball” (10pm)
- HUSH: Dev Doee, Essence, Stasi & Beaujangless (10pm);
“LECHE” Latin pary feat. DJs Alex Mendez & Efe Ramirez (11pm) - THE SPOT: “Full Throttle” drag competition hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (10:30pm)
- RISE: Zeta Jones (11pm)
- INDUSTRY: “QUEEN” feat. Holly Dae with Brenda Dharling, Jada Valenciaga, Boudoir LeFleur & Angelique Stevens (midnight)
- VERS: TBA
MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON
- LIPS: “Divas Night” dinner shows feat. Jesse Volt & more (5pm)
- TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Fred Barton (6pm)
- UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Pianist Jordan Wolfe (7pm)
CHELSEA
- CHELSEA TABLE & STAGE: The Bad Judies – Lyra Vega, WorshipHer & Wesley (7pm)
- CAFETERIA: 25th Anniversary (8pm)
- REBAR: Frankie Sharp & Xavier Blanco’s “Senseless” feat. DJs Cazwell, Delabae, Justin & Rocket (10pm)
- BOXERS CHELSEA: Victoria Williams, Godiva Romance & Tina Twirler (9pm)
- EAGLE NYC: Cadet Kelley’s “Into?” gear night feat. DJ Steven Cunningham (10pm)
- BARRACUDA: “Star Search” drag competition hosted by Kizha Carr (11pm)

MEATPACKING
- LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: NYSocialbee’s “The List is Closed” feat. DJs Tommy Hart & James Patterson (10pm)
WEST VILLAGE / SOHO
- TY’S: “Fursdays” feat. gogo boy (7pm)
- PLAYHOUSE: Corma Kelley & Roqué (7pm);
Essa Noche, Venus Mystique & Lana Ja’Rae (11pm) - PIECES: Jasmine Rice LaBeija (8pm);
Pissi Myles (10pm) - STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
- ROCKBAR: Vanity LaVain & Nani Tsunami (9pm)
- DUPLEX: Karaoke feat. Chaka Khanvict (10pm)
- MONSTER: [downstairs] SPUNK & DJ Nicky Boom Box with Bootsie LeFaris (10pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Lyra Vega (11pm) - HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ dance party (10pm)
EAST VILLAGE / LES
- JOE’S PUB: Justin Vivian Bond: What Have You Done For Me Legistlately (7pm)
- CLUB CUMMING: Burlesque feat. Tallulah Talons (7pm);
Tim Young (9pm) - DIXON PLACE: The Village: A Disco Daydream starring Nora Burns, Chuck Blasius, Glace Chase, Jack Bartholet, Ashley Chaconne, Antony Cherrie, Eileen Dover, Antwon LeMonte (Blaquestar), Chris Patterson-Roso & Richard JMV (7:30pm)
- PHOENIX: Trivia feat. DJ Max (8pm);
DJ Boyish Charm (10pm) - JOE’S PUB: Catherine Cohen & Ikechukwu Ufomadu (9:30pm)
- COCK: DJ Scott Ewalt (10pm)
- NOWHERE: TBA
LOWER MANHATTAN / TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT
- CAULDRON: Bingo with Hibiscus (7pm);
Hibiscus with Sherry Poppins (9pm)
BROOKLYN
- METROPOLITAN: “The Garden” live music (6pm);
Merrie Cherry with Voxigma Lo, Jupiter Genesis & Victoria Holiday (10pm) - C’MON EVERYBODY: Jake Wesley Rogers, Kara Jackson & Bright Light Bright Light (7pm);
“Chancleta” feat. Beaujangless, Pinche & Vena Cava with DJ Sadboy (10:30pm) - CABANA BAR: Bingo feat. Kleo Zavich (8pm)
- HOUSE OF YES: “Hot Mess” hosted by Zalika Parsons (8pm);
“Dirty Thursday” (10pm) - 3 DOLLAR BILL: Nicky O’s “Night of 1000 Britneys” feat. Mariyea, Essence, Chelsea Piers, Beaujangless, Milan Garçon, Magenta, Jazmine, Roqué, Boyish Charm, Felicia Oh, TJ Maxxx, Vena Cava, Mr. E. Minx, BaeJing, Rayne, Trouble, Vicky Vee, Blue, Jupiter Genesis, Vidana, Vanity LaVain, Jamie CD, Nxthing, Brooklyn Nite, Bri Joy, Christine Dior, Pleasery & Miss Kim Lips with DJ Jo Disco (8pm)
- THE EXLEY: DJ Gant Johnson (9pm)
- MINNIE’S BAR: Bingo feat. JizzaBella (9pm)
- PINK METAL: Bingo feat. Miss Bussy & Xaddy Addy (9pm)
- FRANKLIN820: Karaoke hosted by Lucia Fuchsia (9pm)
- ROSEMONT: Vena Cava & Mambiche (10pm)
- THE BUSH: DJ dance party (10pm)
- CLUB LAMBDA: DJ Smooth (10pm)
QUEENS
- TRUE COLORS: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm)
- FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Bingo feat. Inita D (7:30pm)
- ALBATROSS: Gigi St. Croix with Hassan & Mx. LeStrange (8pm)
- KWEEN: DJ Culi (8pm)
- DEEP END: “Smash Thursdays” game night (8pm)
- ALEWIFE: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (8pm)
- FRIEND’S TAVERN: “Latin Explosion Thursdays” (10pm)
- ICON: Karaoke hosted by Nicole Anadyme (10pm)
- NOWADAYS: “Dick Appointment” feat. DJs Kenni Javon, Andre Soul, Brown Liqah & Pressure Point (10pm)
FIRE ISLAND
- ICE PALACE: Nadya Ginsberg (8pm);
Movie night (9:30pm) - CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Tammy Spanx & Jacklynn Hyde (9pm)
- PINES PAVILION: Marc MacNamara’s “Play” feat. DJ Jon Ali & Bubbles D’Boob plus adult content stars (10:30pm)
- SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Mike Borowski (11pm)
WESTCHESTER / PUTNAM
- HANGOUT CAFE: Rhoda Rollins Stone & Gigi Cutina (8pm)
NEW JERSEY
- PARADISE: Jonny Castellanos’ “WEPA Thursdays” feat. Freeda Kulo, Roxie Chanel, Privilege & Diana Mariquita (9pm)
- SIX 26: “LatinX Thursdays” (10pm)
- GEORGIE’S: Tastie & friends (11pm)
- FEATHERS: A’Nylah The Doll, Valentina Jacome, Madison Katar & Melina Varela (11:30pm)
BALLROOM & KIKI | BEARS | BINGO | BRUNCH | BURLESQUE | CABARET | CIRCUIT PARTIES | CRUISING | DANCE PARTIES | DIVES | DRAG RACE & DRAGULA STARS | DRAG SHOWS | DRINK N’ DRAW | FESTIVALS & FLEA MARKETS | FETISH | GAMES | GEEKY | GOGO BOYS | KARAOKE | LATIN | LESBIAN | LIVE MUSIC | LIVE PANELS & PODCASTS | OFF-BROADWAY | OPEN MICS & STAGES | PAGEANTS & COMPETITIONS | PIANO BARS | SCENE QUEENS | SPORTS BARS | STANDUP COMEDY | TRIVIA | T4T | WATCH DRAG RACE | WATCH DRAGULA
