What to do in queer NYC this weekend

The Christopher Street Pier on the Hudson River waterfront of Greenwich Village.
The Christopher Street Pier on the Hudson River waterfront of Greenwich Village.
Matt Tracy

Fascination

Thursday, March 12, 9 p.m.

9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Calling all kinksters: don’t miss Fascination, a night of gear, fetishes, and kink — complete with demonstrations from New York’s kink community. Tickets via Eventim.us.

Explore NYC’s Drag Scene with a Drag Queen

Thursday, March 12, 10:30 p.m.

Dive Bar Lounge, 667 10th Avenue, New York, NY

Is there a better way to explore New York’s vibrant drag scene than with an actual drag queen? Join the Drag Crawl and their rotating cast of New York queens as they take you on a behind the scenes tour of Hell’s Kitchen’s drag history. Every evening includes a pregame at DBL, walking tour, drag show, and afterparty! Tickets via Eventbrite

Mall Drag

Thursday, March 12, 10:30 p.m.

C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Miss Ma’amShe presents Mall Drag — a plain, old, ordinary drag show. This month’s show features RuAfza, Pat N. Pending, and I’m Baby. Tickets via Dice.fm.

Queeraoke

Friday, March 13, 8 p.m.

Bareburger, 366 West 46th Street, New York, NY

Chanese Elifé hosts queeraoke every other Friday at Bareburger in Midtown. So grab a mic, pick a tune, live your pop-star fantasy! Free RSVP via Eventbrite

Out & Abt

Friday, March 13, 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.

Lesbian Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.

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

Judi Komaki and Piper Olsen’s lesbian book club returns to the Bureau on the second Saturday of every month. For February, they’ll be discussing “With Teeth” by Kristen Arnett. You can order a copy by emailing the Bureau at contact@bgsqd.com.

Queer Tango

Saturday, March 14, 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.

Beer Blast

Sunday, March 15, 5 p.m.

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

Enjoy Beer Blast at the Eagle every Sunday with DJ Steve Cunningham. No cover before 9 p.m.

It’s Giving Oscars

Sunday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.

C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Shaneeda Bump and Chase Runaway are hosting an Academy Awards viewing party at C’mon Everybody.

The Kizha Carr Show

Sunday, March 15, 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.