Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
A giant Thursday drag lounge hosted by Brenda Dharling, where the wildest queens perform on a fresh theme each week with DJ Xavier Mazara.
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Fri, Oct 16
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Fridays with DJ TK at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a weekly Friday dance party from 10PM with recurring pop-up drag sets from Brenda Dharling.
MonthlySun, Oct 18
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
The Kizha Carr Show at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: reigning NYC Glam Award Entertainer of the Year Kizha Carr closes the weekend with a late-night Sunday showcase, music by DJ TK, every Sunday at 11:30PM.
MonthlyMon, Oct 19
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Spotlight Mondays at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: Daniel Gold's Monday-night drag spectacle featuring the Spotlight Dancers, with music and lights by DJ Lovelace, every week at 10PM.
MonthlyTue, Oct 20
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Star Search at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: NYC's longest-running amateur drag competition, hosted by Kizha Carr with DJ Xavier Mazara, every Tuesday at 10PM.
MonthlyWed, Oct 21
11 PM - 1 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Pixie's Big Adventure at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: Pixie Aventura's midweek drag adventure with DJ Adriana Trenta and rotating guest talent, every Wednesday at 11PM.
MonthlyFri, Oct 23
10 PM - 12 AM
Industry Bar, New York City
Fridays with DJ TK at Industry Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a weekly Friday dance party from 10PM with recurring pop-up drag sets from Brenda Dharling.
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