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

Saturday, September 26, 2026
The long-running drag dinner institution's weekend brunch — a full drag show over bottomless brunch, every Saturday and Sunday.
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Thu, Oct 22
7 PM - 9 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.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
7 PM - 9 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.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
8 PM - 10 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.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
8 PM - 10 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.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
8 PM - 10 PM
Pieces, New York City
Jasmine Live at Pieces in New York City's West Village: Jasmine Rice LaBeija headlines an early Thursday drag show with Catrina Lovelace, Skye Walker and DJ 2Face, every week at 8PM.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 22
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Boxers HK, New York City
Halftime Show at Boxers HK in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Thursday drag revue headlined by Brie Bordeaux and Christine Dior with dancing duo Eli and Chance, at 8:30pm.
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