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This week, NYC is overflowing with welcoming dance floors — the kind where you can show up exactly as you are, lose yourself in the music, and maybe find your people along the way.
Whether you’re scouting fresh talent or are the fresh talent, we’ve got you:
– OPEN DECKS @ Delirium (Tue)
– Open Decks with STEEN + DAYTIMERS NYC @ SILO
Prefer a seasoned selector to take the reins? No shortage there either — the pros are out in full force.
And if you’re seeking femme-centered magic or queer joy by the speaker stack, you’re in luck:
– Girl Magic @ Mood Ring (Wed)
– Support Women DJs Open Decks @ Delirium (Thu)
– Plus queer events out the wazoo 🌈
All genres, all energies, all bodies welcome. Come sweat with us.
Tuesday November 18th
JOYR!DE – Coach Chris @ Loafers Cocktail Bar, on Tue, 18 Nov, 19:00–23:00
Queer revelry, divine beats, and delicious company await at this weekly vibe at Loafers. JOYR!DE brings energy, flavor, and a touch of sparkle to your Tuesday night wind-up.
OPEN DECKS – tonton @ Delirium, on Tue, 18 Nov, 20:00–01:00
Delirium’s open decks night welcomes all genders and genres for 20-minute sets on pro gear. Hosted by Tonton, it’s a BYOB space to spin, experiment, and connect.
Helado Negro @ Public Records, on Tue, 18 Nov, 19:00–22:00
Helado Negro brings his dreamy, bilingual sound to Public Records for an intimate performance. Expect lush textures, lyrical vulnerability, and a meditation on identity through music.
GAG IT! 3 – Ghozt, bugblood333, Dom McLennon, and more @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, on Tue, 18 Nov, 22:00–04:00
Third time’s a charm for this high-energy queer club night raising funds for Ghozt’s surgery recovery. Expect stacked b2b sets, fierce community, and no tolerance for anything but good vibes.
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Wednesday November 19th
Open Decks with STEEN and DAYTIMERS NYC @ SILO, on Wed, 19 Nov, 20:00–02:00
Hosted by DJ Steen and co-hosted by DAYTIMERS NYC, this open decks night offers a creative space to share house and techno sounds on Silo’s 15,000-watt front room system. Sign-up is in person only—first three play first, the rest selected randomly.
Denizens NYC – 1 Year Anniversary @ Jupiter Disco, on Wed, 19 Nov, 20:00–02:00
Denizens celebrates one year of street dance and community with a free, all-genre dance party. Come connect, move, and honor NYC’s vibrant freestyle scene in a safe, respectful space.
Emiliano De Pasqual @ Moondog Hifi, on Wed, 19 Nov, 20:00–23:59
Back from Miami for his monthly Moondog set, Emiliano blends underground house, disco, and eclectic grooves with seamless style. Always dialed in, always on vibe.
Out The Bag – Choukroun, Monk @ Outer Heaven, on Wed, 19 Nov, 20:00–03:00
Wednesday residents Choukroun and Monk return to Outer Heaven for their signature all-vinyl session. Expect deep selections, no screens, and heads-down groove.
Rendezvous Grooves – Vince Vega, Joverine, Joey Blond, and more @ Idle Mind Tavern, on Wed, 19 Nov, 20:00–02:00
The Love Frequency Cypher takes over Idle Mind for a night rooted in connection, deep grooves, and house music harmony. A Wednesday gathering for real heads and open hearts.
Girl Magic – Missy & Kid Bata @ Mood Ring, on Wed, 19 Nov, 22:00–02:00
It’s midweek magic time. Girl Magic brings upbeat, high-energy tracks to the Mood Ring floor—an inclusive banger that centers femmes and invites everyone to sweat it out.
HYSTERIA – Female, sola system, Madre Guía, Saia @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, on Wed, 19 Nov, 22:00–04:00
A night of unhinged energy, psychotic catharsis, and femme-powered sounds. Expect percussive bass, diasporic rhythms, and floor-shaking liberation from an all-star queer lineup.
Thursday November 20th
Green Room presents – KRN, Max Sprauer, CAMILLA @ Green Room NYC, on Thu, 20 Nov, 21:00–04:00
A no-phones, no-photos dance floor with deep grooves and stripped-back energy. KRN brings UK/Chicago minimalism, Max Sprauer blends NYC grit with global flair, and CAMILLA delivers tightly wound, percussive pulse.
Redirect – Byrell The Great, Umfang, Saia, and more @ Good Room, on Thu, 20 Nov, 22:00–04:00
Two rooms of genre-pushing talent, from ballroom fire to techno experiments. Saia, Umfang, Byrell, and more bring together dancers, ravers, and heads for a no-holds-barred night.
Leg Room @ Cargo @ Dead Letter No. 9, on Thu, 20 Nov, 19:00–00:00
Thursday night grooves with house, disco, and a dose of chaos. Come early for bao buns, stay late for the vinyl deep cuts. Free to enter, and built for dance floor wanderers.
Clovis, Huerta, Vithz @ Signal, on Thu, 20 Nov, 21:00–04:00
Three selectors blur the line between dream state and dance floor. From Milan to Berlin, this is a hypnotic journey through dubby house and after-dark rhythm.
Compass Rose – Kimby, Eleou @ Moondog Hifi, on Thu, 20 Nov, 20:00–02:00
A night for women who love women—and everyone who vibes with them. Sexy, sweet, and grounded in house and joy.
Body Hack presents – Kevin Aviance, Cherry Jaymes, Lina Bradford & more @ Nowadays, on Thu, 20 Nov, 19:00–04:00
A celebration of queer love and creative resistance, raising funds for incarcerated LGBTQ+ folks. DJs, tattoos, vendors, healing offerings, and pure dance floor energy.
Support Women DJs OPEN DECKS – YOU @ Delirium, on Thu, 20 Nov, 20:00–01:00
All genres. All femmes & thems. 30-minute sets. Safe space, community energy, and encouragement to experiment. Sign up, show up, and spin.
ROMANCE – G I N A, Eli Escobar @ Gabriela, on Thu, 20 Nov, 21:00–03:30
Sad bangers, big emotions, and sweaty catharsis. G I N A joins Eli for her long-overdue debut at this dreamy, goth-tinged pop dance party.
Missile 20th Anniversary Celebration ft. Tone Capo @ Xanadu, on Thu, 20 Nov, 18:00–00:00
From Paris to NYC, 20 years of rollerdance spectacle. Skating, shows, and style collide at this anniversary blowout—don’t forget your waiver.
Pat – JD Samson @ Union Pool, on Thu, 20 Nov, 21:00–Late
Queer and cozy with an open-minded crowd. JD Samson’s monthly party is a Williamsburg staple—great music in both rooms and plenty of space to flirt or flounce.
Let’s Pretend We Met At A Bar – Happy Hour Mixer @ Mood Ring, on Thu, 20 Nov, 19:00–22:00
Bring your dating app matches IRL and let NYC’s singles vibe over drinks, DJs, and maybe a new crush (or polycule).
Events This Weekend
Rimarkable, Toribio, Qualia Trax, Mickey Perez @ Signal, on Fri, 21 Nov, 21:00–04:00
A night of rhythm and release led by queer party starter Qualia Trax, genre-bridging selector Mickey Perez, hometown favorite Toribio, and Detroit’s own Rimarkable. Expect slow builds, funky peaks, and a sweaty, joyful close.
Kim Anh // ALL NIGHT LONG @ Gabriela, on Sat, 22 Nov, 21:00–03:30
Queen Kim Anh takes over the decks all night long—bringing the sweat, the drama, and the disco. Free before 10PM, cash only, no presale—just pure energy on the floor.
Shelter: Remembrance – Timmy Regisford @ Public Records, on Sun, 23 Nov, 15:00–00:00
A legend of soulful house returns for a rare daytime set. Timmy Regisford—founder of Club Shelter and pioneer of the NYC sound—brings decades of history, groove, and spirit to the dance floor.
There’s a floor waiting for you.
Whether you’re stepping up to the decks or losing it in the back left corner — NYC sees you.
Catch you on the dance floor💋
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