What to do in queer NYC March 23-26

It’s springtime in New York and there’s lots to do across town, including comedy, drag shows, dance parties, and more! Be sure to check out several of the Transgender Day of Visibility events on March 29 and 31 and April 1.

Queer Tag: Laser Tag & Bowling Night

When: Thursday, March 23, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Bowlmor Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, New York, NY

Queer Social invites you to turn off the apps and join them at Queer Tag, a night of unlimited laser tag, bowling, drink specials, and more. Discounted tickets via Eventbrite.

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.

Queer Queens Youth Group

When: Friday, March 24, 5 p.m.

Where: 35-11 35th Ave 35-11 35th Avenue, Queens, NY

The LGBT Network Virtual Center is hosting a Minute To Win It Game Night for queer youth. Come prepared to test your dexterity, skills, and knowledge — and leave with cool prizes and bragging rights.

Comedy Against Work

When: Friday, March 24, 7 p.m.

Where: Bureau of General Services–Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, Room 210, New York, NY. Also virtual.

Author M.E. O’Brien joins Madeline Lane-McKinley to discuss O’Brien’s new book, “Comedy Against Work,” a philosophical exploration of how laughing can help us reimagine work. Copies of O’Brien and Lane-McKinley’s books will be available for purchase. This event will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube page.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Viewing Parties

When: Friday, March 24 and 31; show airs at 8 p.m.

Where: Multiple Locations

We’re nearing the end of the 15th installment of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and bars across New York are hosting viewing parties every Friday night. The show airs at 8:00 p.m., but many of the bars across town will have shows and drink specials beforehand. See below for more details.

Pieces (8 Christopher Street): Former Drag Race contestant and host of Bootleg Opinions Yuhua Hamasaki is hosting at Pieces! Arrive early for prime seating.

Playhouse (100A Seventh Avenue): Boudoir LeFleur and Kimmi Moore give you a viewing party to die for. Stick around after Drag Race for their weekly show, Assassins.

Hardware (697 10th Avenue): Catrina Lovelac and Lola Michele-Kiki host; pre-show at 7:30 p.m.

Good Judy (563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn): Hosted by Ma’am She and Roqu in the Blue Room at Good Judy’s; showtime @ 8 p.m.

Phoenix (447 East Thirteenth Street): Hosted by Giardia the Parasite; showtime at 7:45 p.m.

Toolbox (1742 Second Avenue): Hosted by Janae Sais Quoi. Happy Hour until 8 p.m.

Suite (992 Amsterdam Avenue): Join Victoria Chase for a viewing party, followed by karaoke!

The Wallace (3612 Broadway): Head uptown for drink specials and drag numbers before and after the show. Hosted by Kiki Ball-Change! Doors at 7:30 p.m.

C’mon Everybody (3612 Broadway): Catch Drag Race in the main bar & lounge – get there early for happy hour from 5-7 p.m.

Albatross Bar (3619 24th Avenue): Hassan hosts in Astoria every Friday at 8 p.m. Karaoke following the show.

Lesbo-A-Gogo

When: Friday, March 24, 10 p.m.

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

Honey Burlesque and DJ Susan Levine take over the Stonewall Inn with sexy burlesque performances all night long.

Balls Deep Disco

When: Friday, March 24, 10:30 p.m.

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

DJ Kris Steeves and special guest Gant Johnson are hosting an all-night dance party, featuring classic, new, and house disco. Tickets via Dice.fm.

Fresco’s Grand Cantina Spring Market

When: Saturday, March 25, 12 p.m.

Where: Fresco’s Grand Cantina, 28-50 31st St, Queens, NY

Head to Fresco’s Grand Cantina for their spring market and support local queer artists, makers, and creators.

Camp Quiltbag Book Launch

When: Saturday, March 25, 3 p.m.

Where: Bureau of General Services–Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, Room 210, New York, NY

Join authors Nicole Melleby and A. J. Sass as they discuss their new novel, Camp Quiltbag. Copies of Camp Quiltbag will be available to purchase. This event will also be live-streamed on the Bureau’s YouTube page.

The Fantasy

When: Saturday, March 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Littlefield, 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY

BAGA, a queer people of color-inclusive social and entertainment group, invites you to live out your wildest dreams at The Girls & The Gays: Fantasy. Tickets via Eventbrite.

MotherDisco

When: Saturday, March 25, 5 p.m.

Where: 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

Emil Cohen and The Christopher Street Reader present MotherDisco, a disco-fueled celebration of queer joy, community, and liberation. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Yas Kween Karaoke

When: Saturday, March 25 and April 1, 9 p.m.

Where: Good Judy, 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Head back to the Blue Room at Good Judy’s every Saturday night for piano karaoke with Leslie Goshko.

Queer Holi

When: Saturday, March 25, 10 p.m.

Where: Thirst, 692 10th Avenue, New York, NY

Yuva invites you to celebrate the festival of colors with a queer Hindu dance party. The night will also include performances by Lal Batti, Chutney Chataranga, and Malai, and Bollywood beats by DJ Dynamite. Color powder will be provided.

Gay Church

When: Sunday, March 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Good Judy, 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Queer music expats Vincenzo and Matthew present Gay Church, where they mash together pop and classical music to create a religious experience like no other. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Spring Cleaning

When: Sunday, March 26, 5 p.m.

Where: 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY

A Family Affair and Out of the Closet present Spring Cleaning, an immersive queer disco party and clothing drive, hosted by AJ Blakenship, Apollo, and Skinny Legend. Tickets via SeeTickets.us.

Paraly-Sis

When: Sunday, March 26, 7 p.m.

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

Stella Rise, New York’s premiere disabled drag superstar presents PARALY-SIS — her new show raising awareness and funds for the queer disabled community.