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

Monday, August 10, 2026
Pieces kicks off the week with Queen 4 Queen, a Monday-night drag showdown in the heart of the West Village.
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Tue, Aug 4
8 PM - 10 PM
Pieces, New York City
Two Stupid Queens at Pieces in New York City's West Village: Castrata and Kiki Ball-Change's comedy drag hour with DJ Nicky Boombox, every Tuesday at 9PM.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 4
9 PM - 11 PM
Pieces, New York City
Hi-Drag at Pieces in New York City's West Village: Tiffany Anne Coke and Boudoir Lefleur host this late Tuesday drag show with DJ Nicky Boombox, every week at 10PM.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
7 PM - 9 PM
Pieces, New York City
Busted at Pieces in New York City's West Village: an early Wednesday drag show with DJ Mike Borowski, every week at 8PM on Christopher Street.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
9 PM - 11 PM
Pieces, New York City
Snatched at Pieces in New York City's West Village: Jan Sport and Izzy Uncut serve a late Wednesday drag show with DJ Mike Borowski, every week at 10PM.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
7 PM - 9 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.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
9 PM - 11 PM
Pieces, New York City
Thurs Date at Pieces in New York City's West Village: Lola Latte and DJ 2Face host the late Thursday drag party, every week at 10PM on Christopher Street.
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