Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
An early Saturday-evening drag show at Playhouse hosted by Chicky Gorgina, with music by DJ Jay Essex.
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Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 6 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
EuroTea Sundays at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: a weekly Sunday-afternoon Eurovision and Euro-pop music-video party with DJ ohRicky, from 3pm.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
6 PM - 8 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
Showtunes in the City at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: a weekly Sunday showtunes singalong with Bootsie Lefaris and a featured guest, spun by DJ OhRicky, at 7pm.
WeeklyTue, Aug 4
9 PM - 11 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
Ruby Tuesdays at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: a weekly Tuesday drag night hosted by performer Ruby with DJ Drew, at 10pm.
WeeklyWed, Aug 5
7 PM - 11 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
SCUFF Line Dancing & Two-Stepping at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: weekly Wednesday country line dancing and two-stepping for all skill levels, from 8pm.
WeeklyThu, Aug 6
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
BBL (Beauty Body Legs) at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: a weekly Thursday drag show starring Venus Mystique, Essa Noche and Moriah with DJ Jon Ali, at 10:30pm.
WeeklyFri, Aug 7
9 PM - 11 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
PLAY Fridays at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: a late-night Friday dance party with DJ 2Face and no cover, at 10pm.
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