Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Eagle NYC
554 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, United StatesThe Friday kickoff of Mr Eagle Weekend at The Eagle NYC, 10pm to 3am, with both floors and the rooftop open as the out-of-town leather crowd arrives. It's the loosest of the weekend's three nights — the title contest and the Furball dance are both still to come on Saturday.
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Thu, Aug 20
4 PM - 6 PM
The Stonewall Inn, New York City
The Eight Ball Lounge at The Stonewall Inn in New York City's West Village: a weekly Thursday 5PM first-floor night presented by Danielle with pool games, drink specials and karaoke, no cover.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
6 PM - 8 PM
Boxers NYC, New York City
Karaoke with Kia Karr at Boxers Chelsea, New York City: nightly karaoke hosted by Kia Karr, Sunday through Saturday, with a 2-for-1 happy hour until 9pm, at 7pm.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
6 PM - 8 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant & Bar, New York City
Dining with the Divas at Lips in New York City's Midtown East is the city's longest-running drag show — 25 years on stage — hosted by a four-time GLAM Award winner over Thursday dinner, from 7pm.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fresco's Grand Cantina, New York City
Drag Bingo at Fresco's Grand Cantina in Astoria, New York City: a drag-hosted bingo night every Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
7 PM - 9 PM
Hardware, New York City
VJ Oh Ricky's POP TV at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Thursday pop music-video night with VJ Oh Ricky spinning hits from the 90s to the 2020s, at 8pm.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
7 PM - 9 PM
Phoenix Bar, New York City
Trivia at Phoenix Bar in New York City's East Village is a weekly Thursday-night trivia game, starting at 8pm.
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