Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
weekend drag brunch, with fierce queens serving looks and lip-syncs over bottomless vibes. Two seatings every Saturday and Sunday.
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Wed, Jul 22
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Wild Wednesdays at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: a midweek drag showcase every Wednesday at 10:30PM hosted by Brenda Dharling, Lexington Banks, Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Hart and Skye Walker, with DJ John Marto.
WeeklyThu, Jul 23
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 24
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, 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.
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