Cher-Palooza
Thursday, October 2, 8 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Kiki Ball Change hosts Cher-Palooza, a high-energy celebration of the life and legacy performances of the queen of reinvention — featuring Cher hits all night long, from deep cuts to diva anthems! Tickets via Eventim.us.
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Mr. Eagle NYC Contest Weekend
Friday, October 3, 7 p.m. through Sunday, October 5, 7 p.m.
Eagle NYC, 554 W 28th Street, New York, NY
The time has come to crown Mr. Eagle NYC 2026 — and the Eagle NYC has a weekend of events to celebrate. Kick off festivities with a meet & greet with all vying contestants. The main competition takes place on Saturday at 9 p.m., with the victory party on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Teen Zine Launch Party
Friday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the release of Shapeless Press’s Teen Zine, a new single-issue magazine for trans teens, made by trans adults! A portion of the proceeds from the zine sales will go towards various organizations supporting trans youth.
2 Gays, 1 Mic: Swiftie Edition
Friday, October 3, 8 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 6th Street, New York, NY
Calling all showgirls and showgays: join hosts Carson Mlnarik, Ryan Curcie, and Mackenzie Jacquish for a Taylor Swift-themed comedy show dance party, spotlighting Swiftie-approved lineup including Caroline Baniewicz, Divya Gunasekaran, Erik Martini, and Sheri Ciprane. Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com.
The Life of a Show Girl Album Release Party
Friday, October 3, 10 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Ain’t no party like a Taylor Swift album release party! Phaedra Phaded hosts with performances from Marilyn Monhoe, Pattaya Heart, and Jade Jolie. Tickets via Eventim.us.
Queer Tango
Saturday, October 4, 4:30 p.m.
The LGBT Community Center, West 13th Street, New York, NY
Learn how to dance tango with Queer Partner Dance group! This inclusive weekly series is free and open to the public. All are welcome — regardless of experience. Free registration via Eventbrite.
Blood, Sweat & Queers
Saturday, October 4, 5 p.m.
Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY
Join authors Mae Murray and Andi Astra, along with editors Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu as they discuss “Blood, Sweat & Queers, a collection of 8 LGBTQ+ vampire stories.” Copies of “Blood, Sweat & Queers will be donated to The Trevor Project. The event will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube channel.
Sinful Saturdays with Bootsie
Saturday, October 4, 10 p.m.
Pieces, 8 Christopher Street, New York, NY
Bootsie Lefaris hosts Sinful Saturdays, featuring a rotating cast of New York’s most talented queens.
Taylor Tea
Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
3 Dollar Bill is keeping the Swiftie celebration going with Taylor Tea! “The Life of a Showgirl” will be played in its entirety at 4pm, with pop-up shows from Izzy Uncut before and after! Tickets via Eventim.us.
Dan Daly at the Piano
Sunday, October 5, 5 p.m.
The Monster, 80 Grove St, New York, NY
Dan Daly mans the piano every Sunday at the Monster in the West Village.
