Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Saturday night dancing with DJ Xavier Mazara in the Main Room and VJ Paul Leasure or Mikey Mo in the Shine Lounge, with DJ &Drew guesting every 3rd Saturday.
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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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