SATURDAY (9.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife.
UPTOWN / BRONX
- SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)
- TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm)
- LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)
- 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm)
CENTRAL PARK
- CATHEDRAL (1010 PARK AVE): “iCu Fashion Weekend Event” (1pm)
HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE
- RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut, Skye Walker & Black Widow (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)
- RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs OR Zeta Jones (2:30pm)
- VERS: Tea dance (4pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - RITZ: “SLAY” competition finale hosted by Freeda Kulo feat. finalists Blossom Dior, Matzah Belle Soup, Bambi & Sheneeda Dickson.(7pm);
DJ Eric Abobo with Queenlee Stars & Stasi plus Boy Gorge & Jam / Eden (11pm) - INDUSTRY: “To Proudly Go: Star Trek Variety Show” feat. Heather Wood with Godiva Romance, Princess Bitch & more (6pm);
DJ Max Rodriguez (10pm) - CIRCLE LINE: “Bubble_T: BB Boat” feat. DJs Ushka, Robyn DaBank, LOS ANNGELES & P41DZ with SNIX (7pm)
- BALCON: Selma Nilla & Vicky Vee (7pm);
DJ Alpha Moses (10pm) - HARDWARE:Lanyé Armön & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);
DJ 2Face & Lexington Banks (10pm) - RED EYE: “Leather & ace / Musical Mischief” feat. Dean Dante & Erich W. Schleck with Noah Landry, Mizzaddy & Trey Jolly (7pm);
[upstairs] “Dua Lipa Tour Afterparty” feat. Lana d & Joella with DJs ARRA & Jon Ali (10pm);
[downstairs] “Naarak: HoPa” underwear party (10pm) - ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Disco Disaster & Zeta Jones (10pm)
- FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Adonis Lounge male strippers (10pm)
- HUSH: Hibiscus, Hanukah Lewinsky & Athena (10pm);
DJs Senobyte & Jay Essex (11pm) - BOXERS HK:DJs John Marto, Ickarus & 5th LMNT (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
- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: Dua Lipa (7:30pm)
- G LOUNGE: “Urban Bear Weekend: Cakes” feat. DJs Jovanotti & Noble Bear (9pm)
- EAGLE NYC: DJs Shane Marcus & Musikdawg (10pm)
- BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Alex Mendez (11pm)
MEATPACKING
- THE STANDARD: [Standard Grill] Urban Bear Weekend brunch feat. Nani Tsunami, Harriet Tugsmen, Vampy Von Thickums Galore & Angela Mansberry (noon);
[Le Bain] DJ dance party (10pm)
WEST VILLAGE / SOHO
- TY’S:”Urban Bear Weekend: Beefy Boy Beer Blast” (3pm)
- ROCKBAR: “Arcade” game night hosted by hosted by Shane Cherry (3pm);
Angela Mansberry (8pm);
“The 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 TBA & DJ David Michael (11pm);
[upstairs] Anthony Fett (11pm) - STONEWALL: Misty Mountains (8pm);
DJs Susan Levine & Kim Dazy with Prada G. Major (11pm) - HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs 32LVS & Mary Mac (10pm)
EAST VILLAGE / LES
- CLUB CUMMING: DJ Bright Light Bright Light (4pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - SPEYER HALL: “Boombox Burlesque Festival 2025” feat. Sella Nova & Rain Supreme with Goddess Briq House, Gatita Negra, Lavish The Jewel, Nova Vella, Ms Sapphire Ivy, Queerly Femmetastic, Sweet Cinn, Tas Al-Ghul & Uncle Freak (7:30pm)
- PHOENIX: Giardia the Parasite (10pm)
- COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
- BEAUTY BAR: DJ Twig the Wonderkid (10pm)
- NOWHERE: DJ Dexter the Angel (10pm)
BROOKLYN
- BROOKLYN ART HAUS: Brunch feat. Rify Royalty & Devo Monique (1pm)
- GOOD JUDY: Block party feat. DJ Sean McMahill with Essa Noche, MissMa’amShe, Roqué, Blue & Ella Fartzgerald (1pm);
Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
DJ Sha Savage (10pm) - HOM: Brunch feat. Ginger Snap (4pm)
- ELSEWHERE: “Laylit 7th Anniversary” feat. DJs Agami, Ali IRL, Arianna Danae, Armana Kahn, Ayaa, Cardamami, Dynoman, Fatin, Hanan, Krithi, Lilla, Mansaf, Mama, MNSA, Nadia, Nadim Maghzal, Rinom Henna, Samia, Saphe & Zeemuffin plus performances by Anya Kneez, Janelle Jalila Issis & Ramzi El Edlibi (4pm)
- ANIMAL: DJs Kandylion & Naija Couture (4pm);
DJ W. Jeremy (10pm) - METROPOLITAN: DJ Knox S. (6pm);
Janelle No. 5’s “Sexx Dreams” feat. Olympia with DJs Jaceound & Aimee Amour (10pm) - STARR BAR: “La Batatia: Fairy Disco” benefit for Mx. Media feat. Eden Kitty, Minnie Cooper, Acid Reflux, Julius Nicoy & Indigenita (6:30pm)
- BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT: Garbage (7pm)
- XANADU: Ultra Naté with DJs Deo’Jorge, Anna Collecta, Rissa Garcia & Orson (7pm)
- HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Circus” (7pm);
“Tuluminatti Rising” (10pm) - SANDY JACK’S: Vampy Von Thickums Galore with Vanity LaVain, Alvah Klempt & Phaedra Phaded (8pm)
- EXLEY: DJs Tracey G & Major Gruv (9pm)
- OBERON: DJ Loftus (8pm)
- GABRIELA: DJs 4AM NYC & Gabby Cocco (9pm)
- MOOD RING: DJs Elektra, Goblinhag, Spice Crime, Astral_dejection, Caro, Dinah Fire, BBGRL & BLINGG (9pm)
- LOAFERS: DJ Hyogo (9pm)
- PARAGON: DJs Lydo, Lizza Riys, Azumi De, Abyss X & Doula (9:30pm)
- ROSEMONT: “ZOO” feat. DJ Luis Fernando, Mack Mackey & PiscesPrince (10pm)
- GOOD ROOM: DJs Sully, DEADNAME, Twist, Lu2k, Jaql, Don-Ri & Poisonfrog (10pm)
- MACRI PARK: Princess Bitch (10pm)
- BUSH: DJs Adair & Lita Da Doll (10pm)
- 3 DOLLAR BILL: [3DB] “Chappell Roan & Dua Lipa Afters” feat. Rify Royalty & Phaedra Phaded with Utica, Jazmine, Robin Rose Quartz, Shia Ho, Dev Doee, Cake Pop & Daiquiri De’File (10pm)
[9BN] “HARDER” feat. DJs Ricardo Tavares, Michael Cignarale, Mark Holcomb & Eric Umble (10pm) - C’MON EVERYBODY: “STR8 to DVD – 9th Anniversary” feat. Sherry Poppins, Qhrist Almighty, Lindsay Blowhan & DJs Ten Yards with Heaven Ender, Mx. Ology, Untitled Queen, Jay Kay & Tyler Ashley (10:30pm)
- MARKET HOTEL: “Aphex Twinks” (11pm)
- CLUB LAMBDA: DJ dance party (11pm)
QUEENS
- KWEEN: Brunch feat. Fonda Koxx with Catalina (1pm);
DJ Joao Jacob (9pm) - 31ST AVE / 35TH ST (ASTORIA): “Coming Out Day Street Fair / Drag Show” feat. Thee Suburbia, Avant Garbage, Benedick the Bastard, Fappall Roan, Harriet Tugsmen, Hassan, Jewel Marquee, Koko Del Rey, Lady Doll Heirs, Lena Horné, Matzah Belle Soup, Mx. LeStrange, Purss’ophonie, Sage, Trash Ketchum, Vape Kid Jr. & Yuhua Hamasaki (2pm)
- FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Brunch feat. Vampy Von Thickums Galore, Frida Cox, Lanyé Armön, Olympia & Nani Tsunami (2pm);
Bad Bunny concert viewing party (8:30pm);
DJ 2 Hype (10pm) - ICON: Avant Garbage (5pm);
DJ Adriana Trenta (10pm) - FOREST HILLS STADIUM: Chappell Roan (5:30pm)
- ALBATROSS: “Astoria’s Kingdom – 4th Anniversary” feat. Mx. LeStrange, Tuna Melt & Benedick the Bastard host a drag revue at Albatross featuring Beau Dega, Dandy Lam, Jackd Bat, Jay Nayme, Lena Horné, Leopard Killa, Mike Roe Aggression, Peach Bellini & Vape Kid Jr.. (10pm)
- HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
- TRUE COLORS: Latin party (10pm)
- FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (10pm)
- VIVA LA HEIGHTS: Latin party (10pm)
- CASSETTE: Nicky O & Jo Disco (10pm)
- BASEMENT: DJs Blawan, D.Dan, Sedef Adasï, Bashkka & Mike Servito (10pm)
- DEEP END: “Bear Milk” feat. DJ Beargazer (10pm)
- TRANS-PECOS: “Critical Hit” feat. DJs Soo Intoit, MTHR TRSA, Naija Couture & Deathrayz (11pm)
LONG ISLAND
- MICHAEL’S BILLIARDS (ISLAND PK): Bingo feat. Ivy Stalls (7pm)
- SHABBY TABBY CAT CAFE (SAYVILLE): Bingo feat. Annie Manildoo (7:30pm)
FIRE ISLAND
- FROOT FALLS: DJs Dawson & Dropo (2pm)
- ICE PALACE: Ariel Sinclair & Petti Cash (3pm)
- SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Mike Borowski (7pm);
DJ Oliveri (10pm) - CHERRY’S: DJ &Drew (10pm)
NEW JERSEY
- HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS: Brunch feat. Lady Celestina with Tastie, Milani & Cherri Sundae (11am)
- SIX26: Brunch feat. Odessa Da Gawd (2pm);
DJ dance party (10pm) - HARRAH’S (AC): Violet Chachki & Gottmik (8pm)
- GEORGIE’S: Karaoke (9pm)
- PALMETTO: DJ Tyler Valentine (10pm)
- 244 SPOT: DJ dance party (10pm)
- FEATHERS: DJs John Rizzo & Lady Tita (10pm)
- PARADISE: “Squeaky Toy” pup party (7pm);
DJ Xavier Mazara (11pm)
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