Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The weekend's marquee Saturday-night dance floor — DJs, go-gos, and a sweaty room of bears going late. The one night to go all in. Ticketed; venue announced by The Urban Bear closer to the weekend.
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Sat, Oct 3
3 PM - 7 PM
Club Cumming, New York City
Afternoon Tea Dance at Club Cumming in New York City's East Village: a weekly Saturday 4PM dance party with a new pop-culture theme each week, spun by Bright Light Bright Light and rotating guest DJs, no cover.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 3
5 PM - 7 PM
Phoenix Bar, New York City
Bingo at Phoenix Bar in New York City's East Village runs every Saturday at 6pm, an early-evening game hosted by Ariel Sinclair.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 3
5 PM - 7 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant & Bar, New York City
Glitz & Glamour Saturdays with Chaka Khanvict at Lips in New York City's Midtown East is a Saturday-night drag dinner show with two evening showtimes, from 6pm.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 3
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
Sat, Oct 3
6 PM - 8 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
Hey Gorg! at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: an early Saturday-evening drag show hosted by Chicky Gorgina with DJ Jay Essex, at 7pm.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 3
8 PM - 11 PM
The Eagle NYC
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