What to do in queer NYC February 16-19

Looking for something to do this weekend? See a roundup of events below:

Star Search @ Barracuda

When: Thursdays, starting at 11 p.m.

Where: 275 West 22nd Street, New York, NY

Kizha Carr and DJ TK host New York City’s longest running drag competition, featuring new up-and-coming queens every week. So head over to Chelsea to grab a drink, have a laugh, and discover your new favorite drag performers.

No Cover Thursdays @ The Eagle

When: Thursdays, starting at 10 p.m.

Where: 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY

Free admittance to the Eagle every Thursday night; DJ Bram spins at 10 p.m.

Freedom Fridays @ the Spot

When: Fridays, starting at 10 p.m.

Where: The Spot at 795 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Keep the party going after Drag Race and dance the night away at the Spot. Steve Sidewalk and DJ Nesto rotate shifts every weekend.

Queer History: Drag and the Waterfront

When: Friday, February 17, 7 p.m.

Where: The Green Room at Pier 17, 89 South Street, New York, NY

Drag legend Linda Simpson explores the relationships between the queer community and the geographic periphery of New York’s seaport through her personal photos and anecdotes. Free registration at seaportmuseum.org 

A Jennifer Coolidge Drag Show

When: Friday, February 17; two shows: 8:30 and 11 p.m.

Where: Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY

Oh, hiii. Sarah Rachel Lazarus hosts a night of Jennifers, with Coolidge-inspired acts from Marcia Belsky, X-Emma, Ashley Gavin, Vannessa Jackson, and Hanukah Lewinsky. There will also be a costume contest, so come dressed as your favorite Jennifer Coolidge character! Tickets at clubcummingnyc.com.

Disco Tea with Lady Bunny

When: Saturday, February 18, 5 p.m.

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

Drag legend Lady Bunny returns to C’mon Everybody with her infamous Disco Tea Dance. Get your Saturday night started early with Disco classics. Tickets at Dice.fm.

Be My Vampy Valentine

When: Saturday, February 18, 8 p.m.

Where: Delight Factory, 303 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Vampy Valentines is keeping the romance alive at the Delight Factory with live music, drag, and burlesque to get us all in the mood. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Unpopular Opinions with Peru

When: Saturday, February 18, 9 p.m.

Where: Caveat, 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY

Unpopular Opinions is back, this time to discuss social norms and trends. Resident queer boy Peru hosts, with debaters Chris Murphy, Sabrina Wu, and Danny Murphy. Tickets at caveat.nyc. 

Big Himbo Energy

When: Saturday, February 18, 10:30 p.m.

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

DJs William Francis and Five are celebrating their favorite himbos with gogos Boy Radio and Leo. Tickets at Dice.fm.

Sinful Sundays @ Stonewall

When: Sunday, February 19, 4 p.m.

Where: The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014

Honey Burlesque presents Sinful Sundays, a dance party created for and by queer women. Close out the weekend with gogo dancers, burlesque, and drink specials all afternoon.

The Anatomy Club

When: Sundays, from 5 p.m.

Where: Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY

A.E. Kieran hosts a weekly drink and draw event at Club Cumming, featuring a rotating cast of figure models.

Free Pool Happy Hour @ Boxers Chelsea

When: Sundays, from 1-9 p.m.

Where: Boxers Chelsea, 37 West 20th Street, New York, NY

Finish off the weekend strong in two-for-one drinks and free billiard games at everyone’s favorite gay sports bar.