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Thursday, August 6, 2026
A Thursday night of boys, drama, drag and comedy hosted by Zetta Jones with music by DJ Steve Sidewalk.
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Fri, Jul 31
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, Aug 1
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
8 PM - 10 PM
Rise Bar, New York City
Shine Saturdays Dance Party at Rise Bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: DJ Xavier Mazara in the Main Room and VJ Paul Leasure or Mikey Mo in the Shine Lounge every Saturday from 9PM, with DJ &Drew guesting the 3rd Saturday.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
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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