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

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
NYC's longest-running amateur drag competition, hosted by Kizha Carr with DJ Xavier Mazara.
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Wed, Jul 22
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Pixie's Big Adventure at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: Pixie Aventura's midweek drag adventure with DJ Adriana Trenta and rotating guest talent, every Wednesday at 11PM.
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Thu, Jul 23
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Queen at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a giant Thursday drag lounge hosted by Brenda Dharling with a fresh theme each week and DJ Xavier Mazara, every Thursday at 11PM.
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Fri, Jul 24
9 PM - 11 PM
Industry Bar, New York City
Fridays with DJ TK at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a weekly Friday dance party from 10PM with recurring pop-up drag sets from Brenda Dharling.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 25
9 PM - 11 PM
Industry Bar, New York City
Saturdays with DJ Max Rodriguez at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a weekly Saturday dance party with resident DJ Max Rodriguez, spinning from 10PM.
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