What to do in queer NYC this weekend

The Rainbow Flag stands tall at the Stonewall National Monument after activists re-raised it on Feb. 12.
The Rainbow Flag stands tall at the Stonewall National Monument after activists re-raised it on Feb. 12.
Matt Tracy

Beau’s Big Gay Trivia Show

Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.

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

Drag King Beau Dega hosts an evening of pop culture drag trivia with special guest Kanika Peach. Test your knowledge for a chance to win special prizes.

Queen @ Industry

Thursday, April 2, 11 p.m.

Industry Bar, 355 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

Don’t miss New York’s longest running drag revue at Industry Bar in Hell’s Kitchen, now hosted by Brenda Dharling and featuring Inita D, Chelsea Piers, Hibiscus, and special guests every Thursday!

Fire Island Art and The Wonderful World That Almost Was

Friday, April 3, 6 p.m.

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street, New York, NY 

The Leslie-Lohman Museum is hosting an artist talk with artist Shu Lea Cheang, scholar McKenzie Wark, and curator Stamatina Gregory to celebrate Cheang’s new exhibition “LOVER LOVE.” RSVP via LeslieLohman.org

RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party with Mistress Isabelle Brooks

Friday, April 3, 7 p.m.

3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Catch the latest episode of S18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Dawn! This week, Dawn will be joined by fellow Drag Race alumni Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Marcia Marcia Marcia! Tickets via Eventim.us

Unholy Communion

Friday, April 3, 10 p.m.

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

The clergy is ready for service…are you? Don’t miss Unholy Communion, the new monthly dance party hosted by Andrew Gryniewicz and Sarah Bertram at the Stonewall Inn! 

Big Broadway Drag Brunch

Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m.

54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Join Marti Cummings for her monthly drag brunch series featuring a rotating cast of your favorite drag queens singing everything from Broadway to pop to disco! April’s guests include Hassan and Pissy Miles. Tickets via 54Below.org

Dandyland Gets Wet

Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m.

Boxers Hell’s Kitchen, 735 9th Avenue, New York, NY

Dandyland returns for Wet, featuring a wide variety of queer art from over 20 vendors! Dress as your favorite pirate or sea creature and head to  Boxers in Hell’s Kitchen!

Bear Tea: Indoor Cave Edition

Saturday, April 4, 4 p.m.

9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Calling all bears and admirers: Bear Happy Hour and Goldi Loxx are bringing you a special, hibernation-edition of Bear Tea back to 9 Bob Note! Tickets via Eventim.us.

After Dark

Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.

Julius’, 159 West 10th Street, New York, NY

It’s time for After Dark: A DiscoVery – a disco celebration featuring disco, rock, funk, 80’s and more with DJ Yestergay. No cover.

Dirty Pop

Saturday, April 4, 10 p.m.

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

Don’t miss Stonewall Inn’s rotating DJs spinning the best pop tracks all night long for free on the first floor of the Stonewall Inn!

Yes Sir

Saturday, April 4, 10 p.m.

9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Yes Sir is Brooklyn’s high-voltage underground dance party where the dress code is minimal and the energy is pure faggotry. Tickets via Eventim.us.

Gender Bender Comedy Hour

Sunday, April 5, 5 p.m.

Caveat, 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY

Caveat presents Trans Voices Cabaret, the premiere cabaret starring transgender and nonbinary rising stars, including Valeria Aceves, Akiko Akita, Khadija Bangoura, and many more! Tickets via Caveat.nyc.

Beer Blast & Cigar Social

Sunday, April 5, 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. 

Show B!tches

Sunday, April 5, 9 p.m.

Vers, 714 9th Avenue, New York, NY

There’s no bitches like Show B!tches – just ask Kiki Ball-Change and Selma Nilla, who host an evening of Broadway debauchery every Sunday night at Vers!

The Kizha Carr Show

Sunday, April 5, 11:30 p.m.

Industry Bar, 355 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

She’s insane, profane, and doesn’t have a brain – but bearded queen Kizha Carr will surely ruffle your feathers and make you laugh! Don’t miss the Kizha Carr show every Sunday at Industry Bar.