Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Hardware's late-night Saturday party presented by Lucifer, with DJ 2Face, performances by Lexington Banks and a rotating cast of gogo boys and hosts.
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Sun, Aug 2
6 PM - 8 PM
Hardware, New York City
Total Roulette Live at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Sunday drag show with Essa Noche and Hanukah Lewinsky, spun by DJ Joe Michael, at 7pm.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
9 PM - 11 PM
Hardware, New York City
Hot, Hoarse, & Horny! at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a late-night Sunday drag party with Skye Walker and Lagoona Bloo, plus DJ Jon Ali, at 10pm.
Weekly
Mon, Aug 3
9 PM - 11 PM
Hardware, New York City
Broadway Mondays at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Broadway-themed drag show hosted by Jacklynn Hyde and Holly Box-Springs with rotating guests and DJ OhRicky, at 10pm.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 4
7 PM - 9 PM
Hardware, New York City
Rice & Beans at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Tuesday drag show starring Jasmine Rice LaBeija and Chicky Gorgina with DJ John Marto, at 8pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
7 PM - 9 PM
Hardware, New York City
VJ Oh Ricky's EuroBop TV at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Wednesday Euro-pop music-video night with VJ Oh Ricky spinning Steps, Kylie, Aqua and more, at 8pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
9 PM - 11 PM
Hardware, New York City
Pier Pressure at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a late-night Wednesday drag party with a Chelsea Piers theme and DJ OhRicky, at 10pm.
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