The Horse Trade Theater Group basks in the holiday afterglow with their all-nude, all-dude revue featuring boylesquers Tigger, Mat Fraser, Hard Cory, Ferro and host Jonny Porkpie, who are sure to stuff your—stockings?

You’re not in Kansas any more, Toto, and you may not have a basement to party in at home, but the Monster’s got one! Tonight DJs Jools Palmer, Mandy Graves, Gant Johnson and guest host Milan bring special guest DJ Borja in from London for a special set. Cheap drinks keep the boys looking good all night long.

The out public speaking experts at Pride Toastmasters put on a seminar as part of their series at The Center on ways you can use humor to grab and hold an audiences’ attention.

Get lucky at John Domenic Productions’ Asian-themed Thursday night jam at the Hell’s Kitchen wateringhole.

Peppermint and Dallas Dubois take over midtown with high-production drag numbers.

Leo Geaux hosts a night for effeminate East Villagers. DJ Paisley Dalton spins.

Leather is required at The Eagle’s Thursday fetish party. DJ Grimes spins.

The cavernous gay sportsbar preps for the weekend with pool tables, dart boards and $5 Absolut vodka drinks.

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.

Bianca del Rio, Go-Go Harder, DJ Johnny Dynell and the master of muck himself, Daniel Nardicio, invade the Billyburg artist collective for a night of winter-themed dancing, go-go aerialists and a performance by Fya the Fire Girl.

DJ Chad Jack spins on the main floor at the Chelsea mega-club’s New Year’s Eve warm-up party that features bar-top go-gos and two floors of dancing.

Join a mixed crowd as the East Village dance hall turns back the clock—to the mid ‘80s—with their holiday Madonathon.

Emily Hall Smith—AKA Boy Wonder—brings her party with a mixed crowd to the East Village bar for a night of $3 drafts, guest DJs and a late night happy hour from 1:30am–2:30am.

Former F Word promoters Mark Nelson and Michael Formkia Jones host guest DJs at the midtown mega-club for their newest Friday night gig, where you can literally dance your ass off.

Ladyfag and DJ Honey Dijon bring a scene-y crowd to the basement of the Chelsea Hotel for a night of house classics at her weekly party.

Michael Cohen keeps it local and easy for a mixed crowd of hipster-ish ‘mos with a night of pop hits at the East Village wateringhole.

Dragster Ebonee Excell gets flirty at the Hell’s Kitchen lounge’s Friday party. DJ Steven Paul spins.

Mr. Gay Sleaze, Daniel Nardicio gets all the boys into their skivvies—and masks—for a third year in a row. continue reading »

Celebrate the New Year with two levels of dancing, go-go boys and a smattering of Chelsea homos.

Mark Lander and Franco DiLuzio go go-go crazy with their New Year’s party at the Chelsea lounge.

Brian Rafterty and Shawn Paul Mazur bust out the champagne for their last minute New Year’s Eve party.

Williamsburg ’mos celebrate the New Year with a mixed dance party featuring a performance by Midnight Magic.

For those looking for a more theatrical New Year’s celebration, Hedda Lettuce hosts a Xanadu screening where your fellow audience members will give you dirty looks if you don’t sing along.

Break out the leathers! It’s a daddy-filled party at the Eagle’s New Year’s bash. DJ Reed McGowan spins.

Finally figure out why everyone gets so anxious when someone says, “Fourth and inches.”

Spend more time rocking out.

Eat for free at 4am on a more consistent basis.

Be rebellious, snarky and cynical—just like Sandra!

The drag show dinner spot puts on a three course pre fixe dinner with two live drag shows. They'll pass out masks, horns and a free champagne toast at midnight. Late seating at 10pm. 7pm; first seating $35/late seating $65. continue reading »

Because nothing says, “I love you, dad” quite like a father-son team promoting a cyber fetish and cosmic couture party, DJ Chauncey D and his adopted son Fisher Priice put on a retro dance party at the East Village dive for lovers of all things late-80s/early-90s, classic house, cheap drinks and, of course, free pizza.

Written and directed by Clifford Streit (Sex and The City), this downtown comedy finds hunky actor Nick (Jon Fleming) having just landed his breakthrough film role. The problem? Nick is gay and his fast-talking, hard-nosed agent wants to keep him in the closet. But for fame, Nick might just be willing to do just about anything. Weds–Sats at 7pm and Suns at 2pm and 7pm through Jan 6.

Because nothing says, “I love you, dad” quite like a father-son team promoting a cyber fetish and cosmic couture party, DJ Chauncey D and his adopted son Fisher Priice put on a retro dance party at the East Village dive for lovers of all things late-80s/early-90s, classic house, cheap drinks and, of course, free pizza.

Splash continues their New Year’s celebration with a hangover cure of a party with 2-for-1 happy hour specials till 9:30pm.

Party till you drop—or the Apocalypse happens!

Kick those Monday blues with $3 draft beers and free pizza at 11pm. Plus, Hot Bingo hosted by drag diva Gusty Winds with beats by DJ Claymation.

Dan Paul, Mary Jo Cameltoe and Jeff and Kate Moss host a night of dorkalicious karaoke.

Neil Thornton and Frank Liotti host guest comedians for a night of laughs at the West Side dive bar.

Barbara Herr hosts a dance party for the Latin crowd. DJ Cruz spins Latin house.

You may not have to work today, but gay fave Emily McNamara takes the stage to welcome special guest Broadway crooners for showtunes, standards and original music. Arrive early for Musical Monday’s with VJ John Bantay, who’ll screen everything from classics to Top 40.

For ’mos longing for a mixed queer dance party that channels New York nightlife of yesteryear, Lyle Derek brings his Squeezbox-inspired performance party from the now-shuttered Don Hill’s to WiP’s Greenhouse-adjacent space with weekly hosts Darian Darling, Kristina Kis, Tommy Hottpants, Michelle Tillou and John Renaud and outrageous special guest performances.

Amateur strip aficionados: you can win back your bar tab with G’s midnight strip contest that offers $100 cash prize at Bianca del Rio and Cazwell’s bawdy boylesque night that features a plethora of jock straps towel dancing.

DJ Kevin Graves spins Top 40 at his Hell’s Kitchen party that features weekly special guest performances.

Ernie Cote expands his nightlife empire with this weekly, where special guests host a best-bod contest. Hip homos guzzle $5 PBR and well shots all night and $1 PBRs from 11:30pm–midnight.

Ever wish it were you up on stage? Get your Tuesday in gear with Tina Burner for the Tranimal Drag Competition, where you can win $100 weekly prize and $1,000 grand prize. Plus, this season’s winner will also get their own Sunday night drag show at the Hell’s Kitchen spot. DJ JRoc spins pop and Top 40.

This just in: standing outside the Condé Nast building with dark chocolate and flowers isn’t the fastest way to meet smart, good looking professional gays. Instead, try TheMenEvent’s sporadically recurring speed dating affair, where participants go on eight short dates in about an hour.

Bummed you missed Jackie Hoffman’s Chanukah-themed performance at New World Stages? Well get your gay butt over to Chelsea for Bob Montgomery’s homo comedy show, with performances by Bianca del Rio, Peter Depp and headliner Jackie Hoffman.

Sick of mainstream holiday cheer? The Midtown East bar has just the answer: its popular mid-week M4M strip show that features a slew of buff dancers, champagne rooms and a full stage show.

Go-go boys and porn stars drop by to help Will and DJ Chris Padilla pull the balls for bingo to benefit local charities.

Out author Mark Brennan Rosenberg kicks off his 40-city book tour—unprecedented for a gay author’s debut work—in support of his acclaimed book of essays about being queer, fabulous and addicted to booze with a party that features a reading from the book and, ironically, an open bar.

DJ Javier spins at Posh’s easy going Thursday jam. $3 Coronas mean you’ll be more than ready for a hot, juicy slider—and their free mini-burgers from 123 Burger Shot Beer—at 10pm.

Androgynous denizen of the decks and former lead singer of the mid-’90s laser punk/go-go rock band, Toilet Böys, Miss Guy (of Don Hill’s repute) joins DJ Michael Cavadias, rotating guest hosts and a mixed crowd at the much buzzed about Hotel Chantelle’s dark and dingy basement space for an all-new weekly rock’n’roll dance party.

Get lucky at John Domenic Productions’ Thursday night jam at the Hell’s Kitchen wateringhole.

Leo Geaux hosts a night for effeminate East Villagers at Gabriel Beaton, Darren Dryden and Benjamin Maisani’s Soviet-themed joint. The always-fashion-forward DJ Paisley Dalton spins.

You’re not in Kansas any more, Toto, and you may not have a basement to party in at home, but the Monster’s got one! Tonight DJs Jools Palmer, Mandy Graves, Gant Johnson and guest host Ricky Jones bring guest DJ Johnny Dynell in for a special set. Cheap drinks keep the boys looking good all night long.

Break out your gauntlets! Leather is required at The Eagle’s Thursday fetish party. DJ Grimes spins.

The cavernous gay sportsbar preps for the weekend with pool tables, dart boards and $5 Absolut vodka drinks.

Idol may be all but finished, but at this weekly show, the totally talented Peppermint seeks out other gifted gays. With guest DJ and performers, it’s a guaranteed win dawg!

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.

Tonight Casey Fitzpatrick and Ben Harvey return their roving party to its outer borough roots at a former synagogue with two Brooklyn Gin-sponsored open bars, DJs Kevin Graves and Scot Bowman and door bitch fierceness by Go-Go Harder. Why? Because Limelight taught us that parties in retired religious edifices really are that much more fun. Bust out your smart phone and retweet @Gumbonyc for $5 off general admission.

Pay tribute to organized labor—and your local disco—as DJ Gustavo hosts his newest Friday night dance party at the kitchy West Village bar. This week the party benefits Get Julio Home, an effort to bring a child back from Guatamala. Guest DJ Bill Pfeiffer spins.

Electro pop duo Jonathan & BPro perform for a slew of hipsters at their monthly Billyburg party. 2-for-1 well drinks till 11pm keep everyone loose as DJ Emjay spins and special guest Dan Paul performs.

Kelly Gorman and Trannysaurus Wrecks host this party in Greenpoint where hipsters run amok.

DJ Nashom kicks off the weekend with a mix of disco, pop and house classics.

Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio’s hit party continues its reign with host DJ Carlos Melange, Amanda Lepore, Epiphany and an open bar till 11pm.

South American DJ Alex Lauterstein and Brazilian Host Matheus Raffaeli Chaves return with special guest host Avi Dar as Chelsea boys celebrate their love of sexy foreign guys at Mark Lander and Franco Diluzio’s night of international muscle.

VJ Tony Built keeps happy hour hangers on and weekend revelers peppy as he screens music videos at the laid back Chelsea gay sports bar.

Out crooner—and semi-finalist on MTV’s Making the Band 4—Adam Shenk performs pop/soul with his full band.

In its third year, the American Realness festival at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side brings works by choreographers Jack Ferver and Keith Hennessy—among many others—to their celebration of contemporary performance art that focus’ on dance, theater and music. This year also sees the addition of Show & Tell, a conversation series concerning work-in-progress showings from artists with projects still in development. Tonight, Earl Dax’s Pussy Faggot solidifies the bond between club culture and art with dance, burlesque and contemporary performances as part of the American Realness series. American Realness runs through Jan 15.

The Brooklyn Museum’s monthly free evening of art and entertainment goes gay for the January edition as part of their queer art exhibit Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture. The night’s festivities include a performance by out recording artist (the first to reach Number One on the MTV Music Charts) Nhojj, a Rent sing-a-long with dragster Peppermint, a discussion with Hide/Seek curator Jonathan Katz and a dance party with beats by DJ Tikka Masala.

For guys having a hard time finding a date that has the deadliest of combos—beauty and brains—the Center hosts a specially themed Boyfriend Material event where participants meet first in discussion groups and then one on one.

Cazwell and Joey Israel host a night for man whores with free massages and go-go performances. DJ David Serrano spins.

Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio’s popular Saturday dance party returns from a two week holiday break.

Matt Bell and Eddie Black give back with special charity shots—the proceeds of which are donated to various local non-profits—at their new Sunday chill sesh. Drink cheap, listen to Jukebox hits, knock some (pool) balls around and enjoy free pizza at the East Village dive.

John Catania and Charles Ignacio continue their mostly gay film series at the PATH Train-adjacent Jersey City bar/art gallery space with a screening of the 2010 film Beginners, about the strain put on the father/son relationship by dad’s late-in-life coming out staring Christopher Plumber and Ewan McGregor.

Out nerd group Gay Geeks of New York hosts their monthly evening of dork-ably fun trivia where geeks of all types can make friends, show off their trivial knowledge or nerd-out about their favorite comics, video games and TV shows.

Susanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny switch up their long-running weekly party in western Soho by bringing Epiphany, Jordan Fox, Dirty Martini, Geronimo in for a Sunday get down.

Legendary DJ Junior Vasquez spins at this Sunday tea in Soho at the new Greenhouse-adjacent party space. Downstairs Timmy Regisford brings his long-running after hours party Club Shelter to a more moderate time slot.

Tonight Brad Loekle’s long-running weekly comedy show brings Jackie Monahan, Veronica Elisabeth and headliner Allison Castillo to the stage for night of homo hilarity. $7 cosmos—and Brad’s penchant for dirty jokes—keep everyone grinning all evening.

The fourth season of Princess Janae’s Diva Search kicked off last month at Escuelita, with weekly winners competing for cash prizes. The competition is open to all female impersonators, and these queens have to work extra hard; instead of judges, Escuelita’s discerning audience holds their fate in their hands!

All things must come to an end, when a door closes a window opens and other various clichés didn’t come into existence without a few sappy last good byes, and out funnyman Tom Ragú’s long-running show is no exception. Tonight he’ll stage his final comedy revue at The Stonewall Inn so that he can take is one-man show on the road. Special guests include Doug Adler, Mick Diflo and others.

Dan Paul, Mary Jo Cameltoe and Jeff and Kate Moss host a night of dorkalicious karaoke at the hipster-esque Williamsburg bar.

Kick those Monday blues with $3 draft beers and free pizza at 11pm. Plus, Hot Bingo hosted by drag diva Gusty Winds with beats by DJ Claymation.

Neil Thornton and Frank Liotti host guest comedians for a night of laughs at the West Side dive bar. continue reading »

Barbara Herr hosts a dance party for the Latin crowd. DJ Cruz spins Latin house.

Heading back to work after the holidays sucks, but watching Broadway stars perform live doesn’t! Gay fave Emily McNamara takes the stage to welcome special guest Broadway crooners for showtunes, standards and original music. Arrive early for Musical Monday’s with VJ John Bantay, who’ll screen everything from classics to Top 40. continue reading »

Out comedians H. Alan Scott, Garry Hannon and Sharon ‘Mama’ Spell bring guest Mona Mour to Billyburg for the first edition of their biweekly comedy/variety show of 2012. continue reading »

For ’mos longing for a mixed queer dance party that channels New York nightlife of yesteryear, Lyle Derek brings his Squeezbox-inspired performance party from the now-shuttered Don Hill’s to WiP’s Greenhouse-adjacent space with weekly hosts Darian Darling, Kristina Kis, Tommy Hottpants, Michelle Tillou and John Renaud and outrageous special guest performances. This week resident DJ Miss Guy brings DJ Lady Starlight in from Lady Gaga’s tour, and a performance by rock band Liquid Blondie.

Ever wish it were you up on stage? Tina Burner hosts the Tranimal Drag Competition, where you can win $100 weekly prize and $1,000 grand prize. Plus, this season’s winner will also get their own Sunday night drag show at the Hell’s Kitchen spot. DJ JRoc spins pop and Top 40.

Ernie Cote expands his nightlife empire with this weekly, where special guests host a best-bod contest. Hip homos guzzle $5 PBR and well shots all night and $1 PBRs from 11:30pm–midnight.

DJ Kevin Graves spins Top 40 at his Hell’s Kitchen party that features weekly special guest performances.

Afruitfli takes Hell’s Kitchen south of the boarder as she helps Mark Schulte celebrate his birthday. $5 frozen margaritas mean you might be calling in sick on Wednesday. DJ Senorita Flotilla DeBarg spins.

John Domenic hosts a new night of drunk-boy diva renditions at the Midtown East gay spot.

Go-go boy Jay Roth drops by to help Will and DJ Chris Padilla pull the balls for bingo to benefit the New York Gay Football League. Plus, music by singer Nicholas Park and giveaway goodies from porn distributor Rock N Rawhide.

Matt Tratner hosts another edition of G’s weekly daddy party with hot go-gos and $4 drafts all night. DJ Johnny Mack spins.

Alt-dragster Marti Gould Cummings heads out of Manhattan to help Astoria gays belt out all their favorite tunes at 30th Ave’s gayest karaoke.

Robert Cassidy, Phil Osher and Chaka Khanvict host Chris Ryan’s party at the high-energy Hell’s Kitchen bar. DJ Jonjon Battles spins.

Tina Burner and Dallas Dubois drop bombs and rattle the rafters at their weekly drag show. DJ Scotty Rox spins.

Catch the first week of DJ Lina’s residency at the small Hell’s Kitchen bar as she spins for a relaxed mid-week crowd.

Watch some vintage porn, or get on the stripper pole as Josh Sparber dons his signature tank top and squeezes in a fun-loving crowd of loyal hipster hotties for his popular party at the Soviet-themed East Village dive.

DJ Mondo spins for a laid-back, loyal crowd of Christopher Street gays at the spacious watering hole.

Promoter Justin Luke celebrates his birthday with a twinky crowd of 20-something college boys, a performance by dragster Paige Turner and DJs Steve Sidewalk and J-Roc on the decks.

As part of a continuing series in conjunction with the gay portraiture exhibit Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture the museum puts on an event that invites queer teens for a night of art-related activities that include live performances, music, dancing and interactive portrait photography.

With a body like that, who wouldn’t be gettin’ busy all the time? Out author Scott Alexander Hess hosts a launch party for his newest book about a psychological dependency on sex, where he’ll also screen the short film teaser for his next book about his time as editor of a gay lifestyle magazine, Bergdorf Boys.

Start the weekend early as Peppermint and Dallas Dubois take over midtown with high-production drag numbers on the stage of the Hell’s Kitchen bar.

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.

Mikey Pop and Santiago Felipe put on a night for Beyonce worshiping gays at the Williamsburg gay spot with a performance by the diva herself—or at least Dennis Williams in drag.

Kelly Gorman and Trannysaurus Wrecks host this party in Greenpoint where hipsters run amok. See p.21 for more.

Kings, the queercore alt-country trio comprised of Robert Maril, Emily Bielagus and Stephanie Bishop, plays a cunty-western set at the dive-y Park Slope bar.

Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio’s hit party continues its reign with host DJ Carlos Melange, Amanda Lepore, Epiphany and an open bar till 11pm. continue reading »

Ladyfag and DJ Honey Dijon bring a scene-y crowd of gays to the basement of the Chelsea Hotel for a night of house classics.

The popular weekend starter continues with guest DJs.

Michael Cohen keeps it local and easy for a mixed crowd of hipster-ish ‘mos with a night of pop hits at the East Village wateringhole.

Dragster Ebonee Excell gets flirty at the Hell’s Kitchen lounge’s Friday party with DJ Steven Paul, who’ll spin all night.

Tom Ragú wastes no time getting the next phase of his career started by presenting this traveling comedy and variety show that benefits Loli’s Place, a non-profit animal rescue organization. Guest performers include Danny Leary, Randi Lupo and Helene Angley.

Winter is here, and as the sun goes down early, Xes embraces the, well, dark. DJ T-Boy spins house classics for cute Chelsea boys at the easygoing lounge.

Former F Word promoters Mark Nelson and Michael Formkia Jones bring DJ Bill Coleman to the midtown mega-club for their newest Friday night gig. Tonight, Rentboy.com supplies sexy boys for your viewing pleasure.

DJs La Guerra, Robert Manheim and Skeleton Head host their monthly night for Goths, gays and weirdos.

The consensus-based collective of radical New York gays, Quorum (who’s mission it is to strengthen community via organizing sustainable collaborative art projects) teams up with the boys from Hey Queen! to put on an opening night party for Quorum Forum 2012. Avory Agony and Sarah Jenny host, DJs Brian Belukha, Sirlinda and Amber Valentine spin and performance artist Dan Fishback and go-gos Little Wings and Joey Kipp dance for the arty mixed crowd.

The Brooklyn-based electro-punk band plays a set at the Westside bar.

After a two-month hiatus DJs Ryan Smith and Ron Like Hell are back to old tricks at their afterhours basement rager. The pair bring special guest Justin Vandervolgen to the decks to spin house, techno and psychedelic disco. Last entry at 4am.

Carmen Carrera, Princess Janae, Eva Famouz and other drag queens don the stage for director Louie G’s birthday with a party hosted by Big Ben, Kriss Mapp and Riggz Entertainment and plenty of black/Latin cuties to go around.

Out musician Kaioni plays a set of electro-dance music at the Lower East Side piano bar.

The real Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli haven’t been able to appear on stage together in over four decades, but that hasn’t kept drag performers Rick Skye and Tommy Femia from channeling the mother-daughter duo. Femia—a seven-time winner of the MAC Award for his portrayal of Garland in Judy Garland Live, now in its twentieth season at Don’t Tell Mama—brings Skye to the stage for an extended run of their twice-monthly performances of classic songs, parodies and duets.

DJ Marco Da Silva jets in from spinning Britney Spears’ World Tour to team up with legendary Austrian DJ Peter Rauhofer for an all-night dance party at the midtown mega-club.

Daddyhunt and Mark Nelson host the Center’s biweekly dance party with Joe Fiore on the decks and fuzzy fun in the Mustache Ballroom. Tonight it’s an ’80s-theme.

Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys from Million Dollar Quartet do a special Elvis tribute as Michael Formika Jones hosts Michael T’s mixed burlesque bash. DJs Twig the Wonderkind, Rockin’ Daddy-O and James David spin.

Rich King and Austin Downey put on a special edition of their weekly dance party in the basement of the Monster with the seasonal collaborative Kings and Queens, a guest set by Bill Coleman and a live performance by Daisy Spurs.

Alt-dragster Marti Gould Cummings hosts a performance of original music by out songwriting duo William Waldrop and Robert Williamson at the West Village cabaret.

Out storyteller Kevin Allison, best known from his live storytelling show Risk!, teaches a nine week course on how best to structure your story, build suspense, elicit emotion and create drama in a judgement-free atmosphere, where participants are able to share true tales from their own lives. Course meets weekly through March 11.

In to fill the void left by Haus’ departure for Chelsea, Josh Wood Productions brings the loved-in-Europe DJ collective to the tiny Meatpacking District club. Plus, no school on MLK day tomorrow means you can stay out way too late tonight.

Susanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny switch up their long-running weekly party in western Soho by bringing Epiphany, Jordan Fox, Dirty Martini, Geronimo in for a Sunday get down.

Tonight Brad Loekle’s long-running weekly comedy show brings his usual slew of mirthful special guests to the stage for a night of homo hilarity. $7 cosmos—and Brad’s penchant for dirty jokes—keep everyone grinning all evening.

DJ Roberto Alverez hosts a Sunday tea with drink specials.

Junior Vasquez spins at this Sunday tea in Soho at the new Greenhouse-adjacent party space. Downstairs Timmy Regisford brings his long-running after hours party Club Shelter to a more moderate time slot.

Dan Paul, Mary Jo Cameltoe and Jeff and Kate Moss host a night of dorkalicious karaoke at the hipster-esque Williamsburg club.

Kick those Monday blues with $3 draft beers and free pizza at 11pm. Plus, Hot Bingo hosted by drag diva Gusty Winds with beats by DJ Claymation.

Neil Thornton and Frank Liotti host guest comedians for a night of laughs at the West Side dive bar.

Barbara Herr hosts a dance party for the Latin crowd. DJ Cruz spins Latin house.

Gay fave Emily McNamara takes the stage to welcome special guest Broadway crooners for showtunes, standards and original music. Arrive early for Musical Monday’s with VJ John Bantay, who’ll screen everything from classics to Top 40.

Marty Thomas gets on the Hell’s Kitchen stage to host special guests and other over-the-top female singers.

Bored with the usual gay happenings in Manhattan? Head to Bushwick for this mixed Tuesday dance party that was nominated for a Paper magazine nightlife award for best gay night in 2010. Scot Bowman, House of LaDosha, Work TVK, Sam Kline and Pegasus continue to host with cheap drinks and queer DJs Stewie and Hayhook.

Ever wish it were you up on stage? Tina Burner hosts the Tranimal Drag Competition, where you can win $100 weekly prize and $1,000 grand prize. Plus, this season’s winner will also get their own Sunday night drag show at the Hell’s Kitchen spot. DJ JRoc spins pop and Top 40.

Out food blogger Michael Muñoz (right) throws a party for the first anniversary of his blog at the Hell’s Kitchen version of the bar chain. Email to RSVP.

Hosts Marti Gould Cummings, Jaquee Dupree and DJ Scott Jones get you singing your best at their night of karaoke. Plus, the trio puts on a contest where the best belter wins $100 cash.

Promoter Michael T invades Sparbar’s Wednesday weekly for his 45th birthday celebration with an open vodka bar from 11pm–11:30pm and a performance at 2am. DJs Sparbar, Rich King and Nita spin.

Tina Burner and Dallas Dubois drop bombs and rattle the rafters at their weekly drag show. DJ Scotty Rox spins.

If you’ve got a thing for nice Jewish boys (who doesn’t?) join Hugh Hysell and TheMenEvent for a night of speed dating in Hell’s Kitchen. Daters will split into two groups: 22–34 and 35–47. Use promotional code ‘Next’ for $5 off general admission.

DJ Lina spins for a relaxed mid-week crowd at her residency at the small Hell’s Kitchen bar.

Sick of mainstream go-go nights? The Midtown East bar has just the answer: its popular mid-week M4M strip show that features a slew of buff dancers, champagne rooms and a full stage show.

You may not have a basement to party in at home, but the Monster’s got one! Tonight DJs Jools Palmer, Mandy Graves, and Gant Johnson welcome guest DJs Kim Ann Foxman and Silvia Prada in for a special set. Cheap drinks keep the boys looking good all night long.

Music Journalist T. Cole Rachel whips out his eyeliner and puts on the second edition of this monthly party for gay Satanists and metal enthusiasts with DJs Joshua Sanchez and Seldon Hunt at the Brooklyn bar/coffee shop combo spot.

Head to the backroom of the Brooklyn country bar for a night of Karaoke with old-school crooner, Mr. Wonderful.

Start the weekend early as Peppermint and Dallas Dubois take over midtown with high-production drag numbers on the stage of the Hell’s Kitchen bar.

Haven’t figured out what you’re doing for your Fire Island share this summer yet? No problem! The Center is hosting this annual event for anyone looking to solidify their summer plans. Online registration suggested.

New York’s own museum of gay and lesbian art hosts a staged reading of out actor Patrick Askin’s comedy inspired by 1930s Hollywood.

DJ Javier spins at Posh’s easy going Thursday jam. $3 Coronas mean you’ll be more than ready for a hot, juicy slider—and their free mini-burgers from 123 Burger Shot Beer—at 10pm.

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.

The long running Arab dance party does a Diana Haddad-themed get down, where DJ IZ spins for Middle Eastern ’mos and those who love them, with an open bar from 11:30pm–midnight and another from 2am–2:30am.

Michael T makes it a weeklong East Village celebration with part two of his birthday bash at the former Hose space. Resident DJ Samuel Valentine brings guests Ole Koretsky, Patrick Layrite and W. Jeremy Pelser to the decks, The Love Show dancers will perform at 2am and an open bar from midnight to 1am keeps everyone nice and toasty.

Learn to make candy—and maybe find some man candy to take home with you—at Chef Lloyd’s Out and Active-sponsored evening for “hungry” ’mos.

The long running Arab dance party does a Diana Haddad-themed get down, where DJ IZ spins for Middle Eastern ’mos and those who love them, with an open bar from 11:30pm–midnight and another from 2am–2:30am.

VJ Tony Built screens music videos. continue reading »

Joe Fiore keeps from catching cold at his party for bears with $5 Skyy vodka drinks. DJ Dan Darlington spins.

DJ Angelos Styliano and guest hosts Omar Gonzalez and Jason Casals throw an international party as Chelsea boys celebrate their love of sexy foreign guys at Mark Lander and Franco Diluzio’s night of muscle.

Former F Word promoters Mark Nelson and Michael Formkia Jones bring DJ Bill Coleman to the midtown mega-club for their Friday night gig. Tonight, they supply sexy go-gos for your viewing pleasure.

Pay tribute to organized labor—and your local disco—as DJ Gustavo hosts his newest Friday night dance party at the kitchy West Village bar that benefits various area charities each week. Guest DJ Bill Pfeiffer spins.

When Tony Fornabaio and Brandon Voss help partners Beto Sutter and John Blair open the much-anticipated XL nightclub in Hell’s Kitchen this week (see p. 30 for more on the opening of XL), they’ll bring their long-running Friday night party, Rockit, from Crimson to the first floor of The Out NYC Hotel. But after a two-plus year run at Providence, their Saturday gig, Club 57, won’t make that same trip. Tonight the pair throws a grand finale blowout for their popular weekend party, complete with hosts Amanda Lepore, Shequida, Epiphany, Ebonee Excell, DJs Joe Gauthreaux, Lady Bunny and MixNYC, an open bar till 11pm and surprise guest performances from Club 57 veterans.

Casey Fitzpatrick and Ben Harvey throw their first ever Saturday party with a Noho edition of Gumbo with beats by DJ Whitney Day.

Resident DJs Sean B and Deputy set the loft above Public Assembly ablaze with disco fire at their monthly roving party.

Strong, confident dudes are usually the most attractive, but they’re also the most taken. Find a strapping man of your own at this speed-date-esque mixer where you’ll meet first in groups and then one on one.

Gay studies professor Rafael Risemberg, Ph.D. takes a group of gays on a tour of art galleries with exhibits of particular interest to gay men.