Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
A Sunday afternoon tea dance hosted by DJ Steve Sidewalk and DJ Paul Leasure, with drink specials until 9 and bar bites until 10.
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Mon, Aug 10
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, Aug 11
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, Aug 11
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, Aug 12
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Extended Play with Magnus & Friends at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:30PM, Magnus and friends spotlight songs from up-and-coming queer and indie artists.
MonthlyWed, Aug 12
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, Aug 13
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.
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