EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
What To Do in Queer NYC
BY MICHAEL SHIREY
The Glam Awards are this
weekend and, as evident
from the variety of
listings here, New York
nightlife is going strong. Events
include drag shows, art exhibits,
readings and more. For in-person
events, be prepared to show proof
of vaccination.
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.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season
14 Viewing Parties
When: Friday, January 14;
show airs at 8 p.m.
Where: Multiple Locations
RuPaul is keeping the queers
entertained this year. Season 14
of Drag Race is well underway (not
to mention the newly announced
Drag Race UK vs the World, set to
premiere on February 1). Gay bars
across the city are hosting viewing
parties every Friday. Drag Race
airs at 8:00 p.m., but many of the
bars across town will have shows
and drink specials beforehand.
Visit gaycitynews.com for the full
list of participating bars.
Pop Rave Fridays
When: Fridays, starting at 10
p.m.
Where: The Q at 795 8th Avenue,
New York, NY
Looking for variety in your music?
Head to The Q, a queer club,
for Pop Rave Fridays with four
dance fl oors and multiple DJS —
including Nandi, Mitch Ferrino,
Jovanotti, Brik, and Vescovo.
H2Hoe @ Hush
When: Saturdays, starting at
Check out artist John MacConnell’s new body of work at the Leslie-Lohman Museum.
9 p.m.
Where: Hush (formerly Therapy),
348 West 52nd Street, New
York, NY
Come get soaked with Laguna
Bloo, Brita Filter, and Kiki Ball-
Change as they entertain the
audience with sickening group
numbers every Saturday night!
Arrive early to make sure you get
a good seat.
Drag Bingo at the Huntress
When: Sundays, starting at 2
p.m.
Where: The Huntress, 24-03
41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Sundays are for brunch — and
bingo! Gigi Deetz and Pussy
Willow host a shenanigans-fi lled
afternoon that’ll have you forgetting
the weekend is almost over.
Prizes from Otis & Finn and Fifth
Hammer Brewing Co.
The 23rd Annual
Glam Awards
When: Sunday, January 30,
2022 at 7:30 p.m.; showtime at
9 p.m.
Where: 275 West 22nd Street,
New York, NY
Bob the Drag Queen hosts the
23rd Annual Glam Awards at
Sony Hall. Come celebrate the
best of New York City’s nightlife,
including awards for Best DJ,
Best Host, Best Bar, and Entertainer
of the Year. General admission
and VIP tickets are available
via Ticketmaster.
Joel Perez Plays
with Himself
When: Monday, January 31 at
9:30 p.m.
Where: Joe’s Pub @ The Public
Theater at 425 Lafayette Street,
New York, NY
Joel Perez invites you to step
into his mind as he loops his way
through songs and stories about
growing up as a queer Puerto
Rican ex-Pentecostal. The show is
part cabaret, part stand-up, and,
as Perez describes it, “fully STUPID.”
Get tickets via The Public’s
website.
In-Person Figure Drawing
with Doable Guys
When: Tuesday, February 1 at
7 p.m.
Where: Alchemical Studios,
104 West 14th Street, New York,
NY
Doable Guys, a homoerotic
art collective based in New York,
FLICKR/AJAY SURESH
invites you to join them every
other Tuesday for a sexy evening
of fi gure drawing with some of
the city’s most “doable” of male
models! Wine will be provided,
but feel free to BYOB or snacks if
you’d like! Tickets are $20/person
($15 for members) and are available
via DoableGuys.com
Cover Girl: Nicky Doll
When: Tuesday, February 1 at
9 p.m.
Where: The Q at 795 8th Avenue,
New York, NY
Join RuPaul’s Drag Race alum
and French seductress Nicky
Doll, accompanied by Tim Young,
for a memorable live concert.
Tickets via Eventbrite.
Taking Pleasure in
a Likeness Opening
Reception
When: Thursday, February 3
at 6 p.m.
Where: Leslie-Lohman Museum
Soho Project Space, 127B
Prince Street, New York, NY
Artist John MacConnell presents
a new body of work, John
MacConnell: Taking Pleasure in a
Likeness, a show featuring forty
pieces, including quick sketches,
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