THURSDAY (5.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events.
UPTOWN / BRONX
- UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm)
- LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
- TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm)
- SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10:30pm)
HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE
- RED EYE: [upstairs] “Red Idol’s Idolatry: Cher” feat. Castrata, Sam Benedict, Michelle Dowdy, Erich W. Schleck, Gigi St. Croix, Hassan, Melisma, Norma Tears & Ty Evans (7:30pm);
[upstairs] “Drama Club” feat. Jarvis Derrell & Ty Evans (10pm) - BOXERS HK: Christine Dior & Brie Bordeaux (8pm);
“Hustlers” feat. Janelle No. 5, DJ Jaceound & gogo boys (10pm) - BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: “New York Queer Comedy Festival Finals” (8:30pm)
- VV BAR: “Roman Shower” gogo shows (9pm)
- BALCON: Bootsie LeFaris & Jolina Jasmine (9pm);
DJ Senobyte with Lexington Banks & Chicky Gorgina (11pm) - 54 BELOW: “54 Sings Adam Lambert” feat. Henry Dougherty & Halle Mitchell with Diana Taylor & more (9:30pm)
- AURA 57: “So.Gay” feat. DJs P_A_T & Rocket (10pm)
- RITZ: DJ John Marto (10pm)
- HUSH: Dev Doee, Essence, Stasi & Beaujangless (10pm);
“LECHE” Latin party feat. DJs Alex Mendez & Efe Ramirez (11pm) - HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo & Rosé (11pm)
- RISE: Zeta Jones (11pm)
- INDUSTRY: “QUEEN” feat. Holly Dae with Chelsea Piers, FiFi DuBois, Jada Valenciaga & Pattaya Hart (11pm)
- VERS: TBA
MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON
- LIPS: “Divas Night” dinner shows feat. Jesse Volt & more (5pm)
- TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Fred Barton (6pm)
- CAULDRON FLATIRON: Bingo feat. Robin Rose Quartz (6:30pm)
- CORNERSTONE: Karaoke hosted by Gil Rivera (10:30pm)
- UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Piano bar (8pm)
CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS
- REBAR: The Richard Cortez Band (6pm)
- BOXERS CHELSEA: “VYBEZ” feat. Morgan Royel with DJ Jeremy Lamar (10pm)
- EAGLE NYC: DJ Steven Cunningham (10pm)
WEST VILLAGE / SOHO
- STONEWALL: [downstairs] “The Eight Ball Lounge” / Karaoke (5pm);
[upstairs] The Glam Vamps (7pm);
[upstairs] Egypt (9pm) - PLAYHOUSE: NYC Trivia League (7pm);
Essa Noche, Venus Mystique & Mo’Riah (11pm) - ROCKBAR: Dijoun Thompson’s “Throwback Party” feat. Cyndi Woods, Jadé, Veronica Lago, Aurora Van Wales, Zelina Duval & more (8pm)
- PIECES: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Skye Walker (8pm);
Lola Latte (10pm) - HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ Oatmilk (9pm)
- MONSTER: Spunk with DJ Nicky Boom Box with Brenda Dharling (10pm)
- DUPLEX: Karaoke feat. Chaka Khanvict (10pm)
EAST VILLAGE / LES / SOHO
- NOWHERE: DJ Damian (5pm);
“Cruize” feat. DJ Lokono & gogo boys (10pm) - SPICY MOON (BOWERY): “Naarak Social” (6pm)
- JOE’S PUB:
- PHOENIX: Trivia feat. DJ Max (8pm);
Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) - CLUB CUMMING: DJs William Francis & Eggz (10pm)
- COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT
- GITANO NYC: “High Spirit” benefiting Trans Justice Funding Project feat. Chloë Sevigny with DJs Fashion & Juliana Huxtable with performers Holland Andrews, Liam Benzvi & Ren G (9pm)
BROOKLYN
- 3 DOLLAR BILL: [9BN] “ButtTootKing” feat. Lydia B. Kollins, Suzie Toot & Kori King with Olivia Lux (6pm & 9:30pm);
[3DB] “Iconika: Bad Bunny vs. Karol G” feat. Freeda Kulo with Magic Dyke (10pm) - ANIMAL: DJ LUVr (7pm);
DJs Tim & Ralf (10pm) - HOUSE OF YES: “Planet Yes” (10pm)
- EXLEY: DJ SerpentSkirt (8pm)
- SANDY JACK’S: Trivia feat. Lisa Kirlich (8pm)
- GINGER’S BAR: Karaoke feat. DJ Javmerci (8pm)\
- C’MON EVERYBODY: “Deletus Teetus” Maxx Love’s top surgery benefit hosted by ShowPonii & I’m Baby feat. Lollygag, Myster E. Mel Kiki, Klondyke, Blue, C’etait BonTemps, God Complex, Daniella Darling, Kanika Peach, Reina NoBuena, Bertha Vanayshun, Valentine, Selena Surreal, Soraya Sis, Piper, Mauve, Vague Static, Baby Blue, Miss Woman the Woman, Nico Nasty, Gee, Noa, Ro, Luxury Bones, Julius Nicoy & Sandile (8pm);
“Battle Royale: Britney Vs. Tate” feat. Olive with Thorgy Thor, Angel Au, Chief Peach, Ivy Fischer, Lexington Banks & Piper (10pm) - UNION POOL: “PAT Party” feat. DJs Amber Valentine, JD Samson, Tylerkinesis, Lauren Flax, Savannah Knoop & Gretta (9pm)
- GABRIELA: DJ Eli Escobar (9pm)
- PINK METAL: Miss Bussy & Xaddy Addy host open stage (9pm)
- ALL NIGHT SKATE: “Brooklyn Vs. Jersey” feat. Pam Who?!, Junior Mintt, Groovy Bluez, Daniella Darling, Paris L’Hommie, Summer Eve Slayer, Noa Peele, Lexi Pro & Fogo (9pm)
- LOAFERS: Karaoke (9pm)
- MOOD RING: “Xcakes: F2L Fundraiser” feat. DJs Mossy Mugler, WTCHCRFT, DELIGIRLS, Pauli Cakes & Lita (9pm)
- GOOD JUDY: Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
“Gay Guy Music Video Night” (10pm) - ROSEMONT: “ByLatinQueers” bear edition feat. Vena Cava & Roqué with Juicy Jay & DJ Sueno (10pm)
- METROPOLITAN: Mambiché & Slagatha with Catalina (10pm)
- MACRI PARK: Game night (10pm)
- DESERT 5 SPOT: “Cowboy Carter / Beyonce Tribute Show” feat. Devo Monique, Nani Tsunami, Zeraiya, Ivy Fischer, Alicia Love, Lola Latte, Robin Rose Quartz & DJ Tasheff (10pm)
- CLUB LAMBDA: “Bad Decisions” feat. DJ Sin (10pm)
- PUBLIC RECORDS:
- BOSSA NOVA CIVIC CLUB:
QUEENS
- H0L0: Zohran Mamdani hosts “fundraiser for Starbucks Workers United Hardship Fund” feat. DJs WTCHCRFT, Sister Zo, Miss Parker, NIGELTHREETIMES, Treesunstars & Ekstasis (6pm)
- FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Bingo feat. Angelique Stevens with Freeda Blackman (7pm)
- KWEEN: Game night hosted by Avant Garbage (8pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - ALBATROSS: Angela Mansberry (9pm)
- ICON: Karaoke (10pm)
- FRIEND’S TAVERN: “Latin Explosion Thursdays” (10pm)
- VIVA LA HEIGHTS: Latin party (10pm)
LONG ISLAND
FIRE ISLAND
- SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Tony Ynot (7pm);
DJ Mike Borowski (10pm) - CHERRY’S: Sabel Scities & Tammy Spanx (9pm)
- ICE PALACE: The Bad Judies – Lyra Vega, WorshipHer & Wesley (10pm)
NEW JERSEY
- METLIFE STADIUM: Beyonce (7pm)
- 244 SPOT: “Fantasy Thursdays” (8pm)
- PARADISE: “Wepa Latin Thursdays” feat. FranXesca LaRose (9pm)
- SIX 26: “LatinX Thursdays” (10pm)
- GEORGIE’S: Tastie & friends (11pm)
- FEATHERS: Inita D with Sorayah D (11:30pm)
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