What to do in queer NYC January 5-8 – Gay City News
Looking for something to do during the first full weekend of the year? Check out our list of upcoming events below:
Star Search @ Barracuda
When: Thursdays, starting at 11 p.m.
Where: 275 West 22nd Street, New York, NY
Kizha Carr and DJ TK host New York City’s longest running drag competition, featuring new up-and-coming queens every week. So head over to Chelsea to grab a drink, have a laugh, and discover your new favorite drag performers.
The Crack, Rack & Sack Revue
When: Thursday, January 5, 8:30 a.m.
Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Jack Barrow and GoGo Gadget’s GLAM-nominated show kicks off its 2023 run with performances by Jack Rabbit Slims, Mizzaddy, Twinky Boots, Chartruice, and Richard JMV. Find tickets via Dice.fm.
Star Search @ Barracuda
When: Thursdays, 11 p.m.
Where: Barracuda Bar, 275 West 22nd Street, New York, NY
Kizha Carr and DJ TK host New York City’s longest running drag competition, featuring new up-and-coming queens every week. So head over to Chelsea to grab a drink, have a laugh, and discover your new favorite drag performers.
In-Person Figure Drawing with Doable Guys
When: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, 10018
Doable Guys, a homoerotic art collective based in New York, invites you to join them every other Tuesday for a sexy evening of figure drawing with some of the city’s most “doable” of male models! Wine will be provided, but feel free to BYOB or snacks if you’d like! Tickets are $20/person ($15 for members) and are available via DoableGuys.com.
Cake Boys Take Hell’s Kitchen
When: Thursdays, 7-9 pm.
Where: The Q at 795 8th Avenue New York, NY
The Cake Boys – a NYC-based troupe of drag kings, trans and non-binary performers, and queer artists – are proud to host the only weekly drag king show in New York City at the Q Bar.
Bad Judys
When: Fridays, 10:30 p.m.
Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join the baddest Judys Blue & Rayne every Friday night in Cmon Everybody’s Blue Room. No cover.
Pop Rave Fridays
When: Fridays, starting at 10 p.m.
Where: The Q at 795 8th Avenue New York, NY
Are you looking for variety in your music? Head to The Q, a queer club, for Pop Rave Fridays with four dance floors and multiple DJS — including Nandi, Mitch Ferrino, Jovanotti, Brik, and Vescovo.
Freedom Fridays @ the Spot
Fridays, starting at 10 p.m.
The Spot at 795 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Keep the party going after Drag Race and dance the night away at the Spot. Steve Sidewalk and DJ Nesto rotate shifts every weekend.
Trans Excellence
When: Friday, January 6; shows at 9 and 11 p.m.
Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
C’mon Everybody hosts a variety show highlighting trans and non-binary talent. Tickets to both shows are available at Dice.fm.
House of Yes Birthday Celebration
When: Friday and Saturday, January 6-7; starting at 10 p.m. each night
Where: House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join House of Yes in celebrating seven years of spectacle, artistry, dancing, and joy! To mark the occasion, they are hosting a 2-day dance party, with music by Eli Escobar, Crystal Waters, Tony Humphries, and Rissa Garcia. Tickets to both nights are available at Eventbrite.com.
Freedom Fridays @ the Spot
When: Fridays, starting at 10 p.m.
Where: The Spot at 795 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Kick off the weekend right and dance the night awayat the Spot, Hell’s Kitchen’s newest queer bar. Steve Sidewalk and DJ Nesto rotate shifts every weekend.
Babylon Saturdays
When: Saturdays, starting at 10 p.m.
Where: The Q at 795 8th Avenue New York, NY
Are you looking to spice up your Saturday night? Head to Babylon Saturdays at the Q with four dance floors and multiple DJS — including Connor Curnick, Evanium, Mitch Ferrino, DavidxDaisy, Frankie Sharp, Joey w/ the Mustache, Shaman Love, and more.
Free Pool Happy Hour @ Boxers Chelsea
When: Sundays, from 1-9 p.m.
Where: Boxers Chelsea, 37 West 20th Street, New York, NY
Finish off the weekend strong in two-for-one drinks and free billiard games at everyone’s favorite gay sports bar.