Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Eagle NYC
554 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, United StatesThe leather title contest that anchors Mr Eagle Weekend, on The Eagle NYC's stage from 8pm to 11pm Saturday. Judging, on-stage moments and the sash handover all wrap by 11, which is when the room resets and the Furball undergear dance takes the floor for the rest of the night.
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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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