At Chris Ryan and Ryan Christian’s weekly romp, dudes who flex the “muscle of the week” get free drinks and prizes. Shy boys can still enjoy tracks from DJ Xavier. 10pm; free.

Didn’t get your fill of Madonna yesterday? Out Australian crooner Michael Griffiths (Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) puts on a night of Madge inspired musical offerings in his gender bending exploration of the music of the Queen of Pop. Suns–Mons through Feb 10.

It only comes once a year, and boy does she know how to make it count! Peppermint celebrates her birthday with a glammed-up version of her usual Monday show at the Chelsea bar. DJ T-Boy spins.

Theater lovers, get out your checkbooks! The not-for-profit arts advocacy and education organization hosts a black tie gala to honor Tony- and Emmy-winner Kristen Chenoweth (right) with special guests Joel Grey and Cheyenne Jackson, among many others, with a tribute performance directed by Evan Pappas to benefit the Drama League Directors Project.

The Chelsea gay sports bar hosts the official Logo viewing party for the fourth season of RuPaul’s über-popular drag competition show.

For ’mos longing for a mixed queer dance party that channels New York nightlife of yesteryear, Lyle Derek and Noah Valentyn bring Deborah Harry—that’s right, of Blondie fame—for a midnight performance at the Greenhouse-adjacent space. Bess and Any Old Iron host guests Darian Darling, Kiss, Tommy Hottpants, John Renaud, Michelle Tillou, Tim Goossens and Mint & Serf.

Zero Zumbrun hosts and club kids Twig the Wonderkid and DJ bastard spin electro, new-wave, rock and indie-pop with special guest Michael T with an open vodka bar from 11pm–midnight and free shots at 2am.

The guys behind the Highline greenway, Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the Highline, pontificate on the secret gay history of the Westside elevated park.

Journalist Ian Drew hosts the first edition of his bi-monthly hour-long talk show at the West Village cabaret where, at the premier show, he’ll bring Us Weekly fashion director and Secrets of Stylists author (who’s dad penned Annie!) Sasha Charnin Morrison to the stage.

Out author Edmund White drops by the Brooklyn Powerhouse Books brick and mortar shop to sign his new book, which is about the tantalizing friendship between two men that parallels the sexual revolution while exploring the sensibility of sex, with complimentary cocktails. RSVP to email.

Earl Dax teams up with Andrew Andrew to celebrate gay New York’s collective obsession with size with an evening of performances including the “fat-positive” Glenn Marla, Leo Gugu and sissy bouncer Shane Shane.

Man about town Patrick McDonald, a.k.a. The New York Dandy, hosts the opening of Molua Muldown and Lisa Pan’s exhibit at the East Village gallery for which he was the muse. Exhibition runs through March 4.

Michael Cohen, Brik Olson and Ryan Raftery host a new dance night at the Chelsea retro-sports spot that celebrates the music of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with an open bar till 11pm. Cohen fave DJ Martial spins all night.

Times are tough, and as the gap between rich and poor continually widens, TheMenEvent says, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! At this edition of their speed dating event dudes under the age of 35 will get paired with successful gays ages 38 and over. Use code ‘early’ before Feb 1 to save $5. 6:30pm;

Tired of not getting the full strip experience at the usual go-go nights? The popular mid-week M4M strip show that features a slew of buff dancers, champagne rooms and a full stage show keeps things sexy—and nude—in Midtown East.

Tonight, Will pays homage to everybody’s least favorite former Alaskan governor by bringing Palin impersonator Dorothy Bishop—who was also a finalist on Season 4 of NBCs America’s Got Talent—to the stage to raise money for New Alternatives, an organization dedicated to helping New York’s homeless youth. Will and DJ Chris Padilla pull the balls for the usual bingo fun.

Josh Sparber dons his signature tank top and brings special guest Austin Downey in for a set at his popular party for beared hipster hotties.

Best known for his roles on the small screen—most notably the ABC series Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives—the Los Angeles resident also wrote and performed the one-man stage show I Remember Mapa about his experiences growing up gay in San Francisco and was a featured comedian on Logo’s stand-up series, Wisecrack. Tonight, the self-described “gaysian” puts on an evening of stand-up comedy that explores Alec’s recent foray into fatherhood. Performances on Feb 9, 10 and 11.

Downtown scenesters Susanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny move things uptown to throw their new weekly party at the new gay mega club with hosts Amanda Lepore and singer Kayvon Zand, DJ Ansoni and door bitch fierceness from Markus and Jordon.

The extra kinky film festival puts on a screening of High: A Black Party Symphony, an exploration of The Saint at Large’s annual Black Party.

Tonight DJs Jools Palmer, Mandy Graves, and Gant Johnson welcome guest DJ Robert Jeffery in from San Francisco for a set. Cheap drinks keep the boys looking good all night long.

DJ Jonjon Battles spins pop brilliance for Dina Marie, Devin Stone and the Go-Go Pops.

For the 10th anniversary of the underground bash Vulcanus Levi and Lady Valtronic bring a mixed crowd of downtown club kids to the Webster Hall-adjacent studio space with live performances by dragster Misty Meaner, burlesque star Madame Rosebud, electro opera singer Sarah Screams and gender-bender Stormy Leather. DJs Jess and Matty Glitterati spin. RSVP on website.

DJs Richard Morel and Bob Mould touch down in New York to unload a meaty mix of indie rock, electro and house for a crowd of burley beefies and hipster studs as a continuation of their musical collaboration that began Washington, D.C. in 2003. Nick Lopata provides the visual art.

Tonight, John Blair, Beto Sutter, Tony Fornabaio and Brandon Voss blast off in Hell’s Kitchen as the host the third week of the relocated Friday night party at their new club.

Boylesque star by night, librarian by day, Tigger!, who got is start on the stage when in 1992 performance artist, actress and playwright Penny Arcade saw him strip and cast him as an erotic dancer in Bitch!Dyke!Faghag!Whore!, helps keep the gay burlesque scene going with an appearance at Trixie Little and The Evil Hate Monkey’s Valentine’s Day-themed burlesque show hosted by The World Famous *BOB*.

Joe Fiore hosts his bi-weekly dance where they warm up the floor for a pre-Valentines tea. DJ Bill Coleman spins.

Dougie Meyer brings guest DJs Roldofo Bravat, Rafael Calvent, Dave Aude (Miami) and Phillip Lemont (Berlin) to the decks for a night of super sets at Meyer’s weekly dance blowout for lovers of old school house.

Out “electro-acoustic” singer-songwriter Jake Courtois brings his musical and visual arts project, Koortwah, to the Rockbar stage.

DJ Formika spins pop, rock and electro mash-ups. $2 tequila shots all night ensure blackouts and hangovers.

Ren Farmer is on a mission as he hosts a downtown weekend soire for the black/Latin crowd with two bars and two levels of dancing.

Love and affection are hard things to pin down in gay New York, and Boyfriend Material wants to help. Meet first in groups and then one-on-one at this speed dating event.

Join Hannah Barrett for an artist talk on the Brooklyn-based painter’s series that depicts a hermaphrodite master race enjoying leisure activities in a fantasy realm reminiscent of writer William S. Burroughs’, strange omnisexual work. In the art, Barrett fuses the bodies of historical figures like Hitler and Queen Elizabeth, among other freaky mashups, in highly charged settings.

Special guest Gustavo Motta joins regular host Rich King for the return of their Snaxx tea as part of King’s friendly and furry dance party in the basement of the kitschy West Village bar.

DJ Dandylion hosts a night of funky house and electronica with visuals by Mr. Means.