Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A no-cover singles mixer on the last Wednesday of each month to help you find Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now.
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Thu, Jul 30
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
The Jones Effect at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a Thursday night of drag, comedy and drama hosted by Zetta Jones with DJ Steve Sidewalk, every Thursday at 10:30PM.
WeeklyFri, Jul 31
8 PM - 10 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Rise Remixed at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: the weekly Friday dance party across the main room and Shine Lounge with DJ John Marto, VJ Paul Leasure and DJ Susan Levine, from 9PM.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
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, Aug 1
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.
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