SATURDAY (5.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife.
UPTOWN / BRONX
- SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)
- TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm)
- LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)
- 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm)
HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE
- RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (11am);
Eurovision / Izzy Uncut (3pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - MAMA MIA 44SW: Brunch feat. Norma Tears & Gem Annai (11:30am & 1:30pm)
- TUMI: Brunch feat. Gigi Cutina (noon)
- LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)
- GREEN FIG / GREEN ROOM 42: Lucky Chengs drag brunch (1pm)
- THE DICKENS: Brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (1pm)
- RITZ: Ribbon cutting / “Grand Re-Opening” feat. Brita Filter, Stasi, Lanyé Armön, QueenLee Stars & more with DJs Xavier Mazara, Eric Abobo, Jovanotti & Alpha Moses (2pm)
- BALCON: Brunch feat. Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Svetlana Stoli (2pm);
Selma Nilla & Vicky Vee (7pm);
DJ Alpha Moses (10pm) - INDUSTRY: Eurovision / Pixie Aventura (3pm);
“To Proudly Go: Star Trek Variety Show” feat. Heather Wood, Godiva Romance, Jackson Juniper, Princess Bitch & Thatcher Black (6pm);
DJ Max Rodriguez (10pm) - HARDWARE: Eurovision / VJ OhRicky (3pm);
Lanyé Armön & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);
Lucifer’s “SURGE” feat. DJ 2Face & Lexington Banks (10pm) - VERS: Tea dance (4pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - RED EYE: [upstairs] Hassan: In My Eyes (7pm);
[upstairs] DJs Sharon White & François K (10pm)
[downstairs] “The Devil Wears Nada” nude party feat. DJ Ben Schultz (10pm) - MUSICA: Jake Resnicow’s “M.E.A.T. Manhattan XXL” feat. DJs Nina Flowers, Dani Brasil, Mara Borges, Michael Navarro & Clinton Foster (10pm)
- VV BAR: Naarak social (10pm)
- ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Disco Disaster & Zeta Jones (10pm)
- FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Adonis Lounge male strippers (10pm)
- BOXERS HK: Venus Mystique & Elle LC (10pm);
“Pop Rave” feat. DJs Alex Cohen & David Serrano (11pm) - HUSH: Hibiscus, Castrata & Bianca Star (10pm);
DJs Senobyte & Jay Essex (11pm) - HARBOR NYC: Jake Resnicow’s “M.E.A.T.” afterhours feat. DJs John W & Mara Borges (5am)
GARMENT DISTRICT / MIDTOWN EAST / GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
- LIPS: Brunch feat. Blackie O & more (noon);
Ariel Sinclair & more (6pm) - KNOCKOUT CAFE: “Queer Joy is Resistance” feat. Freeda Kulo & more (4pm)
- UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Piano bar (8pm)
- CAULDRON: Robin Rose Quartz & Phaedra Phaded (10pm)
CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS
- 6TH AVE & W17TH ST: “Dance Parade 2025” – ends in Tompkins Square Park (noon)
- CLINTON HALL: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (1pm)
- REBAR: DJ Efe Ramirez & Luca Drelli with Pietra Parker (10pm)
- BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Alex Mendez (11pm)
- EAGLE NYC: DJs Morabito & Mark Cicero (10pm)
MEATPACKING
- LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: DJ dance party (10pm)
WEST VILLAGE / SOHO
- STONEWALL: Miss Robusta Capp’s “Canned Hams” (3pm);
Lola Michele-Kiki with Tina Twirler (9pm);
DJs Susan Levine & Kim Dazy with Prada G. Major (10pm) - PLAYHOUSE: Eurovision / DJ Joe Michael (3pm);
Chicky Gorgina (7pm);
Izzy Uncut & Beaujangless (9pm);
DJ Nicky Boom Box & Jamie CD (10pm) - ROCKBAR: Eurovision / Ronda Vu / game night hosted by Shane Cherry (3pm);
“The Brodown” feat. Stachional & DJ Tokenblackfriend (10pm) - PIECES: Heidi Haux (4pm);
Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) - MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Bill Goffi (7pm);
[downstairs] SPUNK gogo boys with Holly Dae & DJ David Michael (11pm);
[upstairs] Anthony Fett (11pm) - HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs Mary Mac & 32LVS (10pm)
EAST VILLAGE / SOHO
- CLUB CUMMING: DJ Bright Light Bright Light (4pm);
Alicia Love & Coco Mayumo (9pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - PANGEA: Julia Van Cartier & Ruby Powers (7pm)
- JOE’S PUB: Betty Buckley (7pm)
- EVERYTHING’S JAKE: girlNATIONnyc & Cynthia Russo’s “Allure” feat. DJ Lena (9pm)
- PHOENIX: Giardia the Parasite & DJ Gracenote (10pm)
- BEAUTY BAR: DJ Twig the Wonderkid (10pm)
- NOWHERE: DJ Jeff Jackson (10pm)
- COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
BROOKLYN
- MEDUSA THE GREEK: Brunch feat. Phaedra Phaded (1pm)
- SIGNAL: DJs Mike Dunn, Ash Lauryn, Jenifa Mayanja, JADALAREIGN (3pm)
- MACRI PARK: Eurovision / Molly Rhinestones & Ellen Degenerate (3pm);
BibleGirl with Princess Bitch or Mocha Lite (10pm) - ROSEMONT: Eurovision (3pm);
“Fake Nudes” feat. DJs P_A_T, Pisces Prince & Rocket with Magenta & Devo Monique (10pm) - ANIMAL: DJ Playplay (4pm);
DJ BYLD (10pm) - 3 DOLLAR BILL: [3DB] “Poparazzi Persona” feat. DJs Chopstix, P_A_T & Max August with Jamie CD & Magenta (5pm);
[Yard] “Fruit Fvgtory” feat. DJs Luis Fernando, Jon Ali & Kyle Hamilton (5pm);
[9BN] Nick Laughlin’s “”Girly Pop” DJ Joe Michael with Lagoona Bloo, Dev Doee, Luxx Noir London & Reese Havoc (10pm);
[3DB] “Dollapalooza” feat. Amanda Tori Meating with Aja, Amethyst, Jasmine Kennedie, Maddelynn Hatter, Onyx Ondyx, Satanna, Afrodite, Allyria Everlasting, Anania, Angel Au, Baby Love, Bobby LeMaire, Charlene, Chiquitita, Cherry Jaymes, Daniella Darling, Dev Doee, Drew Friday, Flower Tortilla, Elle LC, Hitchcock Blonde, Ivy Fischer, Julie J, Jupiter Genesis, Little Piece, Magenta, MissMa’amShe, Qween Jean, Sorayah D, Thee Sala, Ty Evans, Venus Mystique & Zenobia with DJs Aja, ARRA & Evangeline (10pm) - METROPOLITAN: DJ Knox S. (6pm);
Janelle No. 5’s “Sexx Dreams” feat. with DJs Jaceound & Mascari with PleaseRy (10pm) - C’MON EVERYBODY: “STR8 to DVD” feat. Sherry Poppins, Qhrist Almighty, Lindsay Blowhan & DJs Ten Yards with ShowPonii, Benedick the Bastard, Corsette & Charlie Wo (7pm);
DJ Sean McMahill (10:30pm) - HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Circus” (7pm);
“Taurus Hoedown” feat. DJs Brux, Hardcandy & Silkyblack (10pm) - JUPITER DISCO: DJs Cecily & Heidy P (8pm)
- LOAFERS: DJ SPRFRK (9pm)
- GABRIELA: DJ Mike Simonetti (9pm)
- THE EXLEY: DJ Don Esquivel (9pm)
- LOVEJOYS: DJs Kaprice, Trilli4m & Boston Chery (9pm)
- CARGO @ DEAD LETTER NO. 9: DJs SMURFOUDIRTY, Planet B & Omer Mil (9pm)
- GOOD JUDY: Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - SANDY JACK’S: Vampy Von Thickums Galore with Blaque Fridae, Benjii Harless & Ella Vader (10pm)
- CHOCOLATE FACTORY: “Haus of ALTR” feat. DJs Darian, Kush Jones, WTCHCRFT & MoMa Ready (10pm)
- THE BUSH: DJs Adair & Mr. Bitch (10pm)
- THE HOUSE: “GARDEN PRTY: Night Blush” (10pm)
- ECHO BRAVO: Nicky O, Jo Disco & Sarah Creamin’ Onion (10pm)
- ALL NIGHT SKATE: DJs Shaman Love & Teedzo (10pm)
- ELSEWHERE: DJs RÖYKSOPP, Lauren Flax, Kraak, Smaak, Navbox & Camilla (10:30pm)
- CLUB LAMBDA: “Deviant: Hoedown” (11pm)
QUEENS
- KNOCKDOWN CENTER: “Wire Festival 2025” feat. DJs BASHKKA, Chlär, Concrete Husband, Cotton DVS1, Faustin, Freddy K, Lydo, Makadsi, Mama, Snake, Markus, MORENXXX, NDRX, Ne/Re/A, Newa, Nørbak, Planetary Assault Systems, Quelza, RÆZA, Roza Terenzi, Spielrum, Twiena & Wata Igarashi (8am)
- KWEEN: Brunch feat. Fonda Koxx with Bianca Star (1pm);
DJ Joao Jacob (9pm) - EARTHLY DELIGHTS: “Big Apple Solidarity Strike” feat. DJs Daniro, Caro, Third Self, Shannon, Voices, Dynoman, Zara Dekho, El Blanco Nino, Kooxla, Honey B, Jialing, NextDimensional, WTCHCRFT, Nick Boyd, Certified Jesus Freak, Sami Zreik, Soo Intoit, Deathrayz & Swami Sound (2pm)
- FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Brunch feat. Vampy Von Thickums Galore, Frida Cox, Olympia & Nani Tsunami (2pm);
Boxa Crayonz, Mariyea & Sweaty Eddie (7pm) - ICON: Avant Garbage (4pm);
Catrina Lovelace & DJ Adriana Trenta (10pm) - EARTH ANGEL CRYSTAL: Renee Graziano (5pm)
- ALBATROSS: Mx. LeStrange with Muscles Monty (7pm);
Suddenly Audrey with DJ Joey Paradise (10pm) - HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
- TRUE COLORS: Latin party (10pm)
- FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (10pm)
- VIVA LA HEIGHTS: Latin party (10pm)
- BASEMENT: “Wrecked” feat. DJs Ryan Smith, Ron Like Hell, Gigi FM, OK Williams & Sterling Juan Diaz (10pm)
- DEEP END: “Bear Milk” feat. DJ Noble Bear (10pm)
- CASSETTE: Nicky O & Jo Disco (10pm)
- NOWADAYS: “Nonstop” feat. DJs Ayesha, Ben UFO, DJ DEADNAME, RHR, Simo Cell & X3butterfly (10pm)
STATEN ISLAND
- ST. GEORGE THEATRE: Vanessa Williams (8pm)
FIRE ISLAND
- CHERRY’S: Brunch feat. Sabel Scities & Kizha Carr (1pm);
Boudoir LeFleur & Essence (4pm);
Tea dance (6pm);
DJ &Drew (10pm) - ICE PALACE: Ariel Sinclair & Petti Cash (3pm);
“TUFF” leather party (10pm) - BLUE WHALE: “Low Tea” (4pm)
- SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Mike Borowski (7pm);
DJ Oliveri (10pm) - CHERRY GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE: “The Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest” (9pm)
- FROOT FALLS: DJs Ana Matronic & Mod Girl (10pm)
NEW JERSEY
- ASBURY ALE HOUSE: Bingo brunch feat. Tastie (1pm)
- SIX26: Brunch feat. Kimmy Sumony & Stefani Steel with Jasmine Kennedie & Crystal Envy (2pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - TINGA (MONTCLAIR): Kay Gorgeous with Tastie, Love Juice & Lady Keyante (7pm)
- GEORGIE’S: Karaoke (9pm)
- PARADISE: DJ John Marto (10pm)
- 244 SPOT: DJ dance party (10pm)
- FEATHERS: DJs John Rizzo & Lady Tita (10pm)
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