What to do in queer NYC this weekend

People walk past City Hall Park in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2025.
People walk past City Hall Park in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2025.
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Gorge Night with Jake Cornell

Thursday, December 18, 7:30 p.m.

Club Cumming, 505 6th Street, New York, NY

Comedian Jake Cornell hosts an evening of comedy, cocktails, and drama every month at Club Cumming. Cornell will be joined by Devon Walker, Sabrina Wu, Maggie Crane, and many more. Tickets via CLubCummingNYC.com

Frisky Fridays

Friday, December 19, 10 p.m.

Pieces, 8 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Get frisky with Marti Gould Cummings, Ruby Roo, and DJ OhRicky every Friday at Pieces!

Provoke at Stonewall

Friday, December 19, 10 p.m.

The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY

The Stonewall Inn hosts New York’s premier aerial performance and dance party, upstairs on the third Friday of every month.

Sleigh My Name, Sleigh My Name

Saturday, December 20, 3 p.m.

The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Bizarre Noir presents “Sleigh My Name,” a holiday drag spectacular starring Miss Robusta Capp and special guests! Tickets via Eventbrite.  

Queer Tango

Saturday, December 20, 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

Tell: Above and Beyond

Saturday, December 20, 7 p.m.

Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, #210, New York, NY

TELL is a monthly queer storytelling show hosted by Drae Campbell. The theme for December ‘Above and Beyond,’ featuring Cara Francis and Angie Salazar. tthis event will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube channel

Out & Abt

Saturday, December 20, 10 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Out & Abt returns to 3 Dollar Bill! Don’t miss this ultimate queer dance party, which will include rotating DJ sets, drag shows all night, queer vendors, and more. Tickets via Eventim.us.

Beer Blast & Cigar Social

Sunday, December 21, 5 p.m.

Eagle NYC, 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY

Enjoy Beer Blast at the Eagle every Sunday with DJ Steve Cunningham. While you’re there, check out the cigar social from 5-8 p.m. 

Judy at Red Eye

Sunday, December 21, 7 p.m.

Red Eye NY, 355 West 41st Street, New York, NY

Gloria Swansong, New York’s top-Judy Garland impersonator brings The Judy Show to Red Eye! Tickets via RedEyeNY.com.