Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, July 31, 2026
The weekly Friday dance party across both rooms, with DJ John Marto, VJ Paul Leasure and DJ Susan Levine serving beats all night at Rise and the Shine Lounge.
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Sat, Jul 25
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Saturday & Sunday Drag Brunch at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: two seatings of queens serving looks and lip-syncs every Saturday and Sunday, first seating at 12:15PM.
WeeklySat, Jul 25
8 PM - 10 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Shine Saturdays Dance Party at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: DJ Xavier Mazara in the Main Room and VJ Paul Leasure or Mikey Mo in the Shine Lounge every Saturday from 9PM, with DJ &Drew guesting the 3rd Saturday.
WeeklySun, Jul 26
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Saturday & Sunday Drag Brunch at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: two seatings of queens serving looks and lip-syncs every Saturday and Sunday, first seating at 12:15PM.
WeeklySun, Jul 26
4 PM - 9 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Spor-Tea at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a Sunday afternoon tea dance with DJ Steve Sidewalk and DJ Paul Leasure, every Sunday from 5PM with drink specials and bar bites.
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