Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Marti Gould Cummings and Chicky Gorgina host Playground Sundays every Sunday night, with music by Nesto keeping the party going.
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Mon, Jul 27
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Musical Mondays at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a show-tune singalong every Monday at 8:30PM with a rotating cast of Paige, Sutton, Cacophony and Evita, plus DJ Gingy videos beforehand.
WeeklyTue, Jul 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Bingo with Evita Loca at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: free-to-play bingo every Tuesday at 6:30PM with prizes, bites and happy hour until 9PM.
WeeklyTue, Jul 28
10 PM - 12 AM
Rise Bar, New York City
Cut Throat Karaoke at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: late-night competitive karaoke every Tuesday at 11PM with sound by DJ TK.
WeeklyWed, Jul 29
7 PM - 9 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Mailbox Singles Mingle at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a no-cover singles mixer on the last Wednesday of each month at 8PM.
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