Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Thursday welcome night that kicks off Urban Bear weekend — a lower-key meet-up before the weekend goes full throttle. Ticketed; venue and time announced by The Urban Bear closer to the weekend.
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Wed, Aug 19
4 PM - 5 PM
Red Eye NY, New York City
Third Eye Yoga at Red Eye NY in New York City's Hell's Kitchen: an hour-long, clothing-optional Vinyasa flow class with instructor John every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5PM.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Boxers NYC, New York City
Kocky Bingo at Boxers Chelsea, New York City: a weekly Wednesday drag bingo hosted by Fire Island's Kamila Kockman, with prizes and a jackpot, at 5:30pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
6:30 PM - 8 PM
Club Cumming, New York City
Wednesday Nights at Club Cumming in New York City's East Village: a rotating 7:30PM Wednesday residency with a different cabaret, drag or variety act each week.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 9 PM
Pieces, New York City
Busted at Pieces in New York City's West Village: an early Wednesday drag show with DJ Mike Borowski, every week at 8PM on Christopher Street.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 9 PM
Hardware, New York City
VJ Oh Ricky's EuroBop TV at Hardware in Hell's Kitchen, New York City: a weekly Wednesday Euro-pop music-video night with VJ Oh Ricky spinning Steps, Kylie, Aqua and more, at 8pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 11 PM
Playhouse Bar, New York City
SCUFF Line Dancing & Two-Stepping at Playhouse Bar in the West Village, New York City: weekly Wednesday country line dancing and two-stepping for all skill levels, from 8pm.
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