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Fourth Of July at The Ritz, 369 W 46th St (btwn Eighth/Ninth Aves)— DJ Jon Jon Battles and host Ericka Toure Aviance make way for Independence Day fierceness from RuPaul’s Drag Race fave Nina Flowers as she brings her avant-garde drag act to the Ritz for a live performance that’ll have you sparkling. 10pm; free.
Emancipation Proclamation
John Blair Saturdays at Splash, 50 W 17th St (btwn Fifth/Sixth Aves), splashbar.com, 212-691-0073— John Blair’s classic collection of sweaty and shirtless bodies welcomes a Independence Day set from guest DJ Max Rodriguez at this night of pulse-pounding house hits and summer buff bods. Downstairs, Danny Echi lights up the basement with pop tracks. $1 drinks for JB cardholders till 11pm. 10pm; $15 with JB card till 1am/$20 general admission.
Sound Check
Warm Up at PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave (@ 46th Ave), Long Island City, Queens, 718-784-2084, ps1.org— Saturdays sizzle as this world-renowned dance party returns to the MOMA’s contemporary branch with some of the best music and DJs all under a one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece. Today kick-off the fun as Reagenz and Jonah Sharp perform with DJs Move D and Daniel Bell. Be sure to check out the museum included with admission. 2pm–9pm; $10.
Taste Makers
Delicioso Saturdays at DTox, 31 Second Ave (btwn Second/Third Sts), 212-777-0774— Give your Saturdays a little spice as Yamil and Lisa Bonelli host this packed Latin night inside the Second Ave strip’s sexy gay lounge. DJ Merit pumps hip-hop, house and R&B beats while the flavorful crowd works it out on the dance floor. 10pm; free.
The Middle Finger
The F Word at Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette St (@ Walker St), 212-255-1414, marknelson.biz— Michael Formika Jones and Mark Nelson resurrect their foul-mouthed hit at the legendary Santos Party House. Go-gos roam two floors of mischief led by hosts Amanda Lepore, Joey Israel and Cazwell and fueled by $3 well drinks till midnight. DJs Jess and Kindbud get you cursing on the dance floor before special performances late. 10pm; $5 before midnight with password/$10 without/$20 general admission.
Financial Freedom
Recession Sessions at Chocolate Bar, 45 Waverly Ave (btwn Flushing/Park Aves), Brooklyn, 718-643-6373, chocolatebarbk.com— DJs Unknown and Calvin Smith pack this Clinton Hill club every month for the best in R&B and house while the grown ’n’ sexy boys mingle—without breaking the bank! 11pm; $5 before midnight/$8 general admission.
Bowie Finger
Glamdammit at Don Hill’s, 511 Greenwich St (@ Spring St), glamdammitnyc.com, 212-219-2850— Get androgynously glammed-out as this music haunt tips its hat to gender-bending rock with performances from Radio America and Shiragirl. DJs Twig the Wonderkid, Michael T, Harley Sears and guest James David spin Bowie-inspired beats while Georgie Seville, Keanan Duffty, David Kouture and Ashlin Katastrophe host Kill Shop Kill fashion giveaways and androgynous go-gos for the mixed-crowd. 10pm; $7 with website RSVP/$10 general admission.
Basket Boys
Fourth of July Picnic at The Hangar, 115 Christopher St (btwn Bleecker/Hudson Sts), 212-627-2044— Celebrate all things American—like hot dogs, beer and the red, white and blue (balled)—with the boys of this Christopher Street hang. Pre-game the West Side fireworks with $3.50 beers, $4 cocktails and $5 frozen drinks till 9pm. Then head back after the gun-powder settles for a dessert of sexy go-gos and DJ Eugene. 4pm; free.
Saturday, July 11
Stir Twice
Hamptons Tea Dance at 10A Ranch, 174 Cedar St (btwn Hands Creek Rd/Fieldview Ln), East Hampton, prideagenda.org— Dress your summer best for this annual gay-lister event at the restored 10A Ranch. Will Trinkle and Juan Granados host this annual Pride Agenda benefit with DJ Lady Bunny keeping the “who’s who” hopping. 4pm–8pm; $100.
Beast Within
QxBxRx at Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St (btwn Stanton/Rivington Sts), myspace.com/qxbxrx, 212-253-0036— Resident DJs Go-Karff and Sir Loins take over this LES bakery/concert hall to host some of the hottest bands on the queer rock circuit. SheBeast, The Diamond Sea and Fatal Erection rock out for the tatted crowd while guest DJs help spin punk for rocker go-go boys. Open bar from 11pm–midnight. 10pm; $5 before midnight/$8 general admission.
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