Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Saturday, August 1, 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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Sun, 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.
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Sun, 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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Sun, Jul 26
8 PM - 10 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Playground Sundays at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: Marti Gould Cummings and Chicky Gorgina host every Sunday night at 9PM with music by Nesto.
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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.
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