Saturday (8.16.2025)

SATURDAY (8.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife.

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UPTOWN / BRONX

• 3RD & WESTCHESTER AVES (BX):”4th Annual Sancocho At The End Of The Rainbow Pride Festival” hosted by  Kelly KaBoom & King Z’yair Fenix feat. IdenT.T., Robert Garcia, Kitty Ka’Boodlez, Jasmin Van Wales, Gary Carmichael, Nahomy La Patra, Legna Marbella, 4N Yardy, Constance, Aaliyah Martinez, Alexa DuMont & more (11am)
• SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)
• TOOLBOX:  Virgo Rising (9pm)
• LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)
• 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

• LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Brunch feat. Marti Gould Cummings hwith Freeda Kulo, Myster E. Mel Kiki & Hanukah Lewinsky (11am)
• SHERATON TIMES SQUARE: “FlameCon” convention (noon)
• MOONLIGHT: Brunch feat. Sherry Poppins (noon & 2pm)
• RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (noon & 2:30pm);
  DJ dance party (10pm)
• LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)
• THE DICKENS: Brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (1pm)
• GREEN FIG / GREEN ROOM 42: Lucky Chengs drag brunch (1pm)
• TUMI: Brunch feat. Gigi Cutina (2pm)
• BALCON: Brunch feat. Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Britney Virazzano (2pm);
  Selma Nilla & Vicky Vee (7pm)
  DJ Alpha Moses (10pm)
• RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones (2:30pm)
• HARDWARE: “Madonna Celebration” feat. VJ OhRicky (4pm);
  Lanyé Armön & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);
  DJ 2Face & Lexington Banks Inita D (10pm)
• VERS: Tea dance (4pm);
  DJ dance party (10pm)
• RED EYE: Creatine Price with Lala Wiggy & Scissorella.(7pm);
  “Breaking the ICE” feat. Lori Lu with Bertha Vanayshun, Essa Noche, Hassan, I’m Baby, Malai, Mauve, Myster E. Mel Kiki, Tony & The Kiki and Vanity LaVain (8pm);
  JXXL’s “Come for Daddy” feat. DJs Mana & FernanDITO (10pm)
• RITZ: “SLAY” competition hosted by Freeda Kulo (7pm);
  DJ Guilty Pleasures with Queenlee Stars & Stasi plus Boy Gorge & Jam / Eden (11pm)
• CIRCLE LINE: “Black Pride NYC Ride 2025” feat. DJs Sedrick, Missy B & Frankie Paradise (8pm)
• INDUSTRY: “To Proudly Go: Star Trek Variety Show” feat. Heather Wood (6pm);
  “FlameCon: The FireBall” feat. Temple Grandé with Agent Wednesday, Hugh Mann Race, Mocha Lite, Glittystarlet & D’Hoops, Jess And, Harriet Tugsmen, Lacy Stoner  & Vape Kid Jr (8pm);
  DJ Max Rodriguez (10pm)
• ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Disco Disaster & Zeta Jones (10pm)
• FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Adonis Lounge male strippers (10pm)
• BOXERS HK: Venus Mystique & Elle LC (10pm);
  DJs Nandi & Ickarus (11pm)
• HUSH: Hibiscus, Castrata & Bianca Star (10pm);
  DJs Senobyte & Jay Essex (11pm)

GARMENT DISTRICT / MIDTOWN EAST / GRAMERCY / FLATIRON

• LIPS: Brunch feat. Blackie O & more (noon);
  Ariel Sinclair & more (6pm)
• UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Piano bar (8pm)
• CAULDRON: Robin Rose Quartz & Phaedra Phaded (10pm) 

CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS

• WHITE MAIZE: Brunch feat. Nube Cloud & Mili (1pm)
• G LOUNGE: DJs Luca Drelli & Ted Bishop Nieves with Pietra Parker (10pm)
• EAGLE NYC: DJs Morabito & Mark Cicero (10pm)
• LITTLE ISLAND: DJ DollNxtDoor (10pm)
• BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Alex Mendez (11pm)

MEATPACKING

• LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: DJ dance party (10pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

• ROCKBAR: “Arcade” game night hosted by hosted by Shane Cherry (3pm);
  Stachional’s “Brodown” feat. DJ Tokenblackfriend (10pm)
• PIECES: Heidi Haux (5pm);
  Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)
• PLAYHOUSE: Chicky Gorgina (7pm);
  Izzy Uncut & Beaujangless (9pm); 
  DJ Nicky Boom Box & Essence (10pm)
• MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Bill Goffi (7pm);
  [downstairs] SPUNK gogo boys with Kamilla Kockman & DJ David Michael (11pm);
  [upstairs] Anthony Fett (11pm)
• STONEWALL: Brita Filter (8pm);
  DJs Galindo & Kim Dazy with Prada G. Major (11pm)
• HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs Gvrlfriend & Adair (10pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

• CLUB CUMMING: DJ Bright Light Bright Light (4pm);
  Cunning Stunt with Gabe Ruby Skywalker-St. James, Anime Stodden, Amazing Amy & Crystal Reign (9pm);
  DJ Thomas CH (10pm)
• PANGEA: Julia Van Cartier & Ruby Powers (7pm)
• PHOENIX: Giardia the Parasite & Penny Livonia with DJ Eros Hedonista plus Lacy Stoner, Breezy & The Rhino (10pm)
• COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
• NOWHERE: DJ Jeff Jackson (10pm)
• BEAUTY BAR: DJ Twig the Wonderkid (10pm)

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BROOKLYN

• MEDUSA THE GREEK: Brunch feat. Phaedra Phaded (1pm)
• ANIMAL: DJ Tre D’Ambrocia (4pm);
  DJ Mitch Ferrino (10pm)
• ROSEMONT: “Rosemart Pool Party” feat. DJ Sadboy (4pm);
  “Twinky” feat. Shia Ho with DJs Andy Crush & Mambiché (10pm)
• METROPOLITAN: DJ Knox S. (6pm);
  Janelle No. 5’s “Sexx Dreams” feat. Blue with DJs Joe Michael & Aimee Amour (10pm)
• C’MON EVERYBODY: “Bear Belly” tea dance feat. DJ Dicap (6pm);
  “Celebration: Madonna” feat. DJs Sean McMahill & Joe Usher (10pm)
• PINE BOX ROCK SHOP: Screening of Jennifer’s Body (6:30pm)
• GYMNOPEDIE: “Mad House” aerialists / pole dancing etc. feat.  Butchie Gamble, Alisha Day & more (7pm)
• HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Circus” (7pm);
  “Glitterbox” feat. DJs Aline Rocha, Luke Solomon & Baltra (10pm);
  [Onyx Room] DJ Rosa Perreo (10pm)
• OBERON: DJ Petrichor (8pm)
• LOAFERS: DJ Don’t Judge (9pm)
• GABRIELA: DJ Justin Strauss (9pm)
• EXLEY: DJ Ryan McKnight (9pm)
• SANDY JACK’S: Vampy Von Thickums Galore with Roxie Chanel, Alvah Klempt, Phaedra Phaded, Afrosephone Applegate, Amaryllis & Cross Beaux (9pm)
• RODEO: DJs Alejandra Sabillon, Sinkitty & Oscar Nn (9pm)
• CONEY ISLAND USA: “Sirens by the Seashore” feat. Lydia Vengeance with Miss Frankie Eleanor, Belladonna Luxe, Gigi Holliday & Nastya Nice (9pm)
• GOOD JUDY: Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
  DJ Samuella (10pm)
• 3 DOLLAR BILL: [9BN] “Camp Classic: Mamma Mia” feat. Olivia Lux with Julie J,  MissMa’amShe, Essa Noche, Hanukah Lewinsky, Angel Au, Maxxx Pleasure &  Sherry Poppins (10pm);
  [3DB] Jake Resnicow’s “M.E.A.T.” feat. DJs Isis Muretech & Jair Sandoval (10pm)
• MACRI PARK: Princess Bitch with BibleGirl or Mocha Lite (10pm)
• GOOD ROOM: DJs Jubilee, Star Eyes, NIGELTHREETIMES & MPeach (10pm)
• BUSH: DJs Not Nice, Ziyah Vibez & Killa Court (10pm)
• BOSSA NOVA CIVIC CLUB: “She.They.DJ 4th Anniversary” feat. DJs Drupe Jam, Jalpari, Digital Diva & Bossyboots (10pm)
• CLUB LAMBDA: “SNL: Black Pride” feat. DJs Sedrick & Poison Ivy (11pm);
  Jake Resnicow’s “MEAT After Hours” feat. DJs Jair Sandoval & Sakalem (5am)

QUEENS

• RIIS BEACH: DJs Funky Reggae House Party & more (noon)
• KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Vanity LaVain (1pm);
  DJ Joao Jacob (9pm)
• FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Brunch feat. Vampy Von Thickums Galore, Frida Cox, Lanyé Armön, Olympia & Nani Tsunami (2pm)
• ICON: Avant Garbage (5pm);
  Catrina Lovelace with DJ Adriana Trenta (10pm)
• SKYBAR: Cynthia Russo & Lovergirl NYC’s “Skyhigh” feat. DJs Lena & Zoobiana (7pm)
• ALBATROSS: Mx. LeStrange & Daddy Hyde with Chevy Lace & DropDead Joe (7pm);
  Suddenly Audrey & DJ Worthy (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, Clarisa Kimskii, Leonce & Mike Servito (10pm)
• CASSETTE: Nicky O & Jo Disco  Sarah Creamin’ Onion (10pm)

LONG ISLAND

• JONES BEACH THEATER: 103.5 KTU’s “Beatstock ’25” feat. Melissa Gorga, Boy George, Joey McIntyre, Right Said Fred, C&C Music Factory w/ Freedom Williams, Reel 2 Real, Janice Robinson, No Mercy, 3rd Bass & more (4pm)
• SHABBY TABBY: Bingo feat. Annie Manildoo (7pm)

FIRE ISLAND

• BLUE WHALE: Brunch feat. Bubbles D’Boob, Missleidy Rodriguez & Pixie Aventura (1pm);
  “Low Tea” (4pm)
• CHERRY’S: Brunch feat. Sabel Scities & Kizha Carr (1pm);
  Boudoir LeFleur & Essence (4pm);
  DJ &Drew (10pm)
• CHERRY GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE: DJ David Scott with Robin Byrd (6pm)
• ICE PALACE: Ariel Sinclair & Petti Cash (3pm);
  Alaska (8pm);
  Motherdisco (10pm)
• SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Mike Borowski (7pm);
  DJ Chris Camuso (10pm)
• PAVILION: DJ Ty Sunderland (11pm)

WESTCHESTER

• SING SING KILL: Angel Elektra & Shay D’Pines (8pm)

NEW JERSEY

• BEACH BAR (AP): DJ Tyler Valentine (1pm)
• SIX26: Brunch feat. Stella Luna with Octavia Anyae & Spectra Electra (2pm);
  DJ dance party (10pm)
• PARADISE: “Asbury Park Beach Bear Invasion: Plunge” feat. DJ Alle Reich (4pm);
  “Asbury Park Beach Bear Invasion: RAM” feat. DJ Rico Alexis (11pm)
• ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS: “JC Pride: The Fabulous Short Film & Video Fest”:” feat. works from  Ike Avelli, Coma White, Steven Love Menendez, Mila Jam, Tym Moss, Damon Beirne, James Barker, B.A.B.E.S, Lady Clover Honey, Jed Ryan & Peter Cage (6:30pm)
• GEORGIE’S: Karaoke (9pm)
• 244 SPOT: DJ dance party (10pm)
• FEATHERS: DJs John Rizzo & Lady Tita (10pm)

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