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Pride weekend is coming. The march, the floats, the corporate banners. You know what that looks like.
But before any of that, this week is something else entirely.
This is the unfiltered version. The dolls, the dykes, the sleaze, the sapphic raves that no brand will ever sponsor.
Tonight, Diet Pride lands at The Cock for exactly the kind of unpretentious chaos that venue has built its name on. And if you want a free Tuesday of club music from three selectors who don't take themselves too seriously, Tranimal at Bossa Nova is it.
Wednesday is leaning sapphic. Rave Renaissance brings an all sapphic lineup to Jupiter Disco, inspired by one of history's first lesbian clubs. FOREPLAY at Loafers benefits the queer liberation march. And Dykes & Dolls takes it to a rooftop, sunset views into late night, free entry for all dolls.
Thursday, Pride programming goes full tilt. DL Pride brings a house legend and a ballroom legend together at SILO. Gaydar runs it back at House of Yes. And Pride for Palestine stands against pinkwashing with proceeds going to UNRWA USA and Medglobal.
This is the part of Pride that happens before anyone's watching. Don't sleep on it.
Tuesday June 23rd
DIET PRIDE: planetperris, Sean Bennett, Katie Rex @ The Cock, on Tue, 23 Jun, 22:00–04:00
DIET COCK's Pride edition lands at The Cock on the Lower East Side. Three selectors, one tiny legendary room, and exactly the kind of unpretentious chaos this venue has built its name on.
Open Decks with Dane Deveraux: STEEN, Dane Deveraux @ SILO, on Tue, 23 Jun, 19:00–02:00
House and techno open decks on SILO's Danley system, this week co-hosted by Dane Deveraux. Sign up in person for a 12-minute slot and the floor stays open to anyone who wants to play.
Area of Effect: Emiglio, Stanton @ Wonderville, on Tue, 23 Jun, 23:00–01:30
Hypnotic beats and retro-futuristic energy from Emiglio and Stanton. Deep house grooves blend into driving techno rhythms for a tight late-night session that doesn't overstay its welcome.
TRANIMAL: Maya Margarita, Clit.hub, Penny Candy @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, on Tue, 23 Jun, 22:00–04:00
A free Tuesday night of club music at Bossa Nova from three selectors who clearly don't take themselves too seriously. The kind of night that's better the less you explain it going in.
The Future of Nightlife in New York: A Townhall Meeting with the Mamdani Administration @ Qncc, on Tue, 23 Jun, 16:00 to 17:30
Not a party, but worth your time if you care about where any of this is headed. QNCC is hosting city leadership including Deputy Mayor Julie Su, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, and the Executive Director of the Office of Nightlife for a real conversation about safety, resources, and the future of nightlife in New York. Open to promoters, artists, gig workers, venue owners, and anyone in the ecosystem. Moderated by McKenzie Wark.
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Wednesday June 24th
Rave Renaissance: Le Monocle Sapphic Party with La Vega, Sophia Riv, cry$cross, ellen.j @ Jupiter Disco, on Wed, 24 Jun, 19:00 to 02:00
An all sapphic lineup inspired by Le Monocle, one of history's first and most iconic lesbian clubs. Vinyl, grooves, and a room built entirely around women who love women dancing together.
Mark Ronson, Cosmo @ Signal, on Wed, 24 Jun, 21:00 to 03:00
Mark Ronson back in a dark room playing all vinyl. Hip hop, R&B, disco, funk, and everything in between, with Cosmo bringing her deep knowledge of soul and groove alongside him.
FOREPLAY by South Brooklyn Sapphic: Sunny Cheeba, Yung Justice @ Loafers Cocktail Bar, on Wed, 24 Jun, 19:00 to 23:00
A Pride edition of FOREPLAY benefiting the queer liberation march. House and afro house from Sunny Cheeba and Yung Justice, cocktails, donations, and a real commitment to the cause behind the party.
first come first served! pride party: chicas over rice, kyxm, martine @ Boyfriend co-op, on Wed, 24 Jun, 20:00 to 00:00
A FLINTA focused party that prioritizes the dance floor above everything else. Bouncy club beats, hand scans, and a room that wants you free and comfortable more than anything.
Dykes & Dolls: Wet & Wild: N-Song, Ellen J, Evangeline @ LilliStar, on Wed, 24 Jun, 19:00 to 01:00
A Pride season rooftop rager with sunset views giving way to late night dancing. Beach apparel encouraged, treats from Gotham NY, and free entry for all dolls.
Thursday June 25th
DL Pride: Mike Servito, Byrell The Great, ketia b2b Tommy Hart, SKYWALKER @ SILO, on Thu, 25 Jun, 22:00 to 04:00
DL Presents marks five years of Pride Thursdays with a house music legend, a ballroom legend, and two international DJs guaranteed to bring the heat. Step into your full Thunderpuss fantasy, because nothing about this party is down low.
ON TOP PRIDE BALL by Susanne Bartsch: Charlene, Heidy P @ Le Bain, on Thu, 25 Jun, 22:00 to 04:00
This is the Gym U Pride Ball, relocated due to a permitting issue and now joining ON TOP at Le Bain. Same community, same bathhouse theme, just one legendary dance floor overlooking the city instead of the original venue. Charlene and Heidy P hold down the music.
Redirect PRIDE: Justin Cudmore, Scotia, maenad, cotton, HNDRNC, Constructible @ Good Room, on Thu, 25 Jun, 22:00 to 04:00
Redirect celebrates Pride at Good Room with Justin Cudmore returning to headline after last summer's set left everyone wanting more. Scotia brings her unapologetic acid sound and maenad her classically trained voice turned house diva energy. In the Bad Room, cotton takes the peak slot with over a decade of underground credibility behind her, while HNDRNC and Constructible round out a night built on the idea that music comes first.
Gaydar Pride: DJ Jane, ellen.j, Gio the Line Cook, CMD Jazmine @ House of Yes, on Thu, 25 Jun, 22:00 to 04:30
Gaydar runs it back at House of Yes for Pride. Meet your next situationship, run into your favorite ex, and dance the night away with four DJs and a headlining drag performance from Anania. Whatever makes you feel hot and gay.
ROMANCE: Eli Escobar @ Gabriela, on Thu, 25 Jun, 21:00 to 03:00
Tears, sweat, kissing, dancing, haze, lights, and the best music ever. Eli's weekly dream party keeps doing exactly what it does best every single Thursday.
Luchando Music & BeBop Porú present Egrem vs Fania: Mickey Perez, Garo @ Moondog Hifi, on Thu, 25 Jun, 20:00 to 02:00
A heavyweight vinyl face off between two legendary Latin catalogs. Havana's storied grooves meet New York's salsa revolution as Mickey Perez and Garo trace Afro Cuban roots and Latin diaspora fire through Egrem Records and Fania Records.
Party For Change x Haus of Lil Girlz PRIDE PARTY: Haus of Little Girlz @ Mood Ring, on Thu, 25 Jun, 22:00 to 03:00
Every ticket supports The Ali Forney Center, the country's largest agency dedicated to LGBTQ+ and at-risk homeless youth. Haus of Little Girlz brings the energy while the cause gives the night real weight.
All Nations Dance: ZE BEOBLE, Jazzy Woo, Professa Prince, ZE WOO, DJ Shango @ Jupiter Disco, on Thu, 25 Jun, 19:00 to 02:00
Soulful house, disco house, funky house, and afro house rhythms rooted in Caribbean, Black American, North and West African influences. A space where everyone is welcome and rhythm is the only language that matters.
PAT PARTY: JD Samson, Amber Valentine @ Union Pool, on Thu, 25 Jun, 21:00 to 02:00
A legendary queer dance party founded by JD Samson and Amber Valentine back in 2013, still running strong with the same welcoming tagline it started with. House, electronic, and pop dance tracks spread across the front room and back room dance floor, with Union Pool's backyard patio and taco truck waiting whenever you need a break.
Pride for Palestine: Vice, Honey Bun, GEOTHEORY @ Concord NYC, on Thu, 25 Jun, 19:00 to 23:00
A Pride celebration that stands firmly against pinkwashing and for the equal rights of Palestinians. Proceeds go to UNRWA USA and Medglobal. Techno and house with a real cause behind it.
This is the part that's real.
The rest comes later.
See you on the floor 🏳️🌈
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