Kenny Kenny and Susanne Bartsch gather nightlife tribes so everyone from bears to twinks can live in harmony. Chuck Attix, Dirty Martini and Desi Monster host DJ Johnny Dynell. 10pm; free.

Sunday’s eternally popular blow-out at this Asian-inspired ballroom in the Maritime brings out the jet-set gay-lebrities, South American tourists and the B&T to dance to DJ Honey Dijon’s hot electro. 10pm; free.

Time to peg your jeans and whip out the Ray-Bans: DJ Chauncey D is bringing us another retro night at the East Village dive, with songs from ’86-’95, free pizza and pool, and cheap drinks throughout the night. 10pm; free.

Akash Abraham, Petey Pig, Vlad AJ and Warren host as Drew Zailen pours 2-for-1 drinks until 10pm and $4 draft Buds and $5 vodka drinks all night. DJ Vito Fun spins a soundtrack of pop, house and ’80s tunes. 9pm; free.

The host of Splash’s Curtain Call, Emily McNamara heads west for her new monthly show, where she debuts fresh musical talents. 10:30pm; free. continue reading »

Come as your fave film star, film character or pop icon—or your own fabulous invention—to this funky Oscars screening party thrown by Kostume Kult, Action Arts League and the Costume Cultural Society. 6pm–2am; $15 in advance/$20 general admission.

There’s no George Clooney, but the Hardest Working Middle-Aged Man in Show Business does have Neal Medlyn, Cole Escola, The Big Gay Sketch Show’s Kate McKinnon and other guests at his annual Academy Awards bash. There’s also Oscar trivia, costume awards, and Murry himself appearing as Mo'nique from Precious. 7pm; $20 in advance/$25 general admission.

Poison Ivy and DJ MK bring the gay back to the Chelsea Hotel with their new weekly jam. Groove to tribal tracks and house beats, and order up some $5 cocktails till 10pm. 8pm–3am; $5.

At Kenny Kenny and Susanne Bartsch’s madcap menagerie, Chuck Attix, Dirty Martini and Desi Monster host DJ Johnny Dynell and a diverse gathering of nightlife tribes. 10pm; free.

Got something to get off your chest?  Join drag dolly Dallas DuBois and DJ Robert Maril at this new tea dance in Hell’s Kitchen. If you didn’t have something to confess beforehand, you will after! 3pm–9pm; free.

We used to think staying in bed was the perfect hangover cure. Until we discovered Anita and Gina Marie’s brunchtime show, where the improvised banter is as spicy as the huevos rancheros. Noon–5pm.

Dish on the best and worst-dressed stars at this Academt Awards viewing party that benefits Out in Television and the Ali Forney Center. Filmmaker Jesse  Archer and bingo babe Linda Simpso host, with celebrity guests, raffle prizes, open bar and more. 7pm; $40.

Peppermint and TJ the DJ  pass the mic at this weekly karaoke party. Nab Coors or Coors Light for $3. 9pm; free.

Watch the gay Super Bowl on big-screen TVs, while sipping $7 specialty cocktails like the Starlett (sparkling Zippang sake and black-raspberry liquor) and the Skinny Diva (tequila, triple sec and a splash of lime). Taylor Lautner might be presenting at the Oscars, but he’s still too young for these drinks! 8pm; free. continue reading »

Bear overlord Robert Valin brings DJ Chauncey D to man the turntables for hairy hunks. Forage for sweet honeys and drink-up $3 Bud and Bud Lights and $5 infused vodkas. 9pm; free.

Mike Dreyden’s hirsute celebration continues to bring in the big boys for $2 Bud Light drafts, $3 MGD cans, a free buffet and Jewish chanteuse Chevonne. continue reading »

Hungry for an early-in-the-week throwdown? DJ Jeff Wrestleboy spins indie anthems, UK pop and crisco disco at this cruisey bar. Porn-star bartender Hunter James mixes up recession-friendly cocktails and shots as go-go hunks gyrate and East Village boys exchange knowing glances. 11pm; $5.

Grab your balls as Murray Hill and Linda Simpson crack wise and oversee 15 rounds of Bingo, with prizes ranging from cruddy giveaways to theater tickets, booze and cold hard cash. 7:30pm–10pm; Free.

Brooklyn hipsters come to Carroll Gardens for $4 Peronis, $6 martinis, pop tracks and those famous artisanal slices. 8pm; free.

After Musical Mondays is over, Emily McNamara welcomes songstress Tracy McDowell, who was in the final Broadway cast of Rent,  to the Splash stage. 11:30pm; $5.

Peppermint tears up the stage and blows you—and your curfew—away with a lotta song-and-dance numbers and a little help from DJ T–Boy. 11pm; free.

Mike Dreyden’s hirsute celebration continues to bring in the big boys for $2 Bud Light drafts, $3 MGD cans, a free buffet and frequent visits by porn-star gods. 7pm; $5.

The opera-singing drag queen and America’s Got Talent contestant makes ‘em laugh and listen at the posh Tenth Avenue hangout. DJ Keo Nozari warms up the crowd with a 9pm set. 11pm; free.

Murray Hill better get ready for Sherry Vine. The razzle-dazzle queen is setting up shop at Vig 27. She’ll be singing torch songs, Broadway standards and some of the dirty pop parodies we love her for. 9pm; free.

DJ Scottyrox packs the boys tight on the dance floor at this Hell’s Kitchen hideaway. Thank God it’s (almost) Fridays with pop goodness and $5 well martinis. 9pm; free.

We were beyond livid that Bryan Batt’s character Sal was written off Mad Men. And we’ll tell him so at this benefit cabaret buffet for the Play Company, which he hosts. Restaurants like Angus McIndoe, Market Table and Gramercy Tavern provide the eats, Alan Cumming hosts and Broadway’s Barbara Walsh (Falsettos, Company) performs. Mar 8 at 7pm; $99–$250

Don’t feel too guilty about chowing down at this culinary “experience” hosted by Chopped’s Ted Allen. Proceeds from the tasting event/gala—which includes fare from landmarc’s Marc Murphy, Scarpetta’s Scott Conant and Paladar’s Aaron Sanchez—benefit Gay Men’s Health Crisis. March 8 at 7pm–10pm; $1,000.

It’s colder than hell outside, but seen-and-be-seen gays still pack into B Bar’s enclosed (and heated) patio every Tuesday for cheap drinks and a fashionable A-list crowd. 10pm; free.

Can’t wait for the next Broadway Bares benefit?  Find out the theme to this year’s show—and meet some of the cast—at Next Magazine’s latest networking party. There’s also 2-for-1 drinks, theater-ticket giveaways and a surprise celebrity host. 6–9pm; free.

Charles Winters and Demanda Dahling rile up club kids, hipsters and Hell’s Kitchen regulars, and DJ  Steven Sidewalk provides the pop soundtrack. The best body gets a free membership at Steel Gym, but everyone gets 2-for-1 Svedka drinks all night. 10pm; free.

Not only is there a gay agenda, but they hold monthly meetings! In the latest edition of this cutting-edge variety show, Justin Sayre and Poor Baby Bree explore the piquant homophobia of former beauty-queen/pop singer/citrus spokeswoman Anita Bryant. 9:30pm; $10 (plus two-drink minimum).

Get out all those frustrations by belting out the best in diva ballads and classic rock—after drinking your weight at the bar, of course! Hostess Mimi Imfurst joins Zoe Murphy and Zach for raunchy songs and plenty of cruising on the way to the $100 prize. DJ Busted spins. 11pm; free.

It’s cold out, but seen-and-be-seen gays still pack into B Bar’s enclosed (and heated) patio every Tuesday for this long-running affair. 10pm; free.

Whether you’re a baller, a lifter or a runner, you can find Mr. Right at this dating event geared to physically active dudes. 7pm; $25. continue reading »

The veteran viper spits humorous poison about celebrities, reality TV and her own legendary life. A portion of the proceeds will benefit her favorite charities, God’s Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Additional show Mar 10. 9pm; $30 (plus $15 food/drink minimum). continue reading »

The East Village meets West Village as Cazwell and Joey Israel host go-go naughtiness and bawdy burlesque at 11pm and 1am. Guest DJs spin and g’s barboys serve up the sexual sin. 10pm–2am; free.

Ernie Cote broadens his empire with this new weekly in Alphabet City. Homo hipsters guzzle free PBR from 10pm–11pm and go-go hotties shake it through the night. Ernie tells us Bianca Del Rio will be joining the fun in a few weeks, so get in on the ground floor. 9pm; free.

Old school battles new school in the house of drag as Sherry Vine and Epiphany move their pop-parody show to the Ritz. 11pm; free.

One of the hottest parties of the winter is at this retro-futuristic hotel in Columbus Circle.  Ryan McKnight is getting all the kids to come out, including Jackie Birdy, Erickatoure Aviance and One Half Nelson, plus top DJ talents. 10pm; cover varies. continue reading »

Josh Sparber and DJ Jimmy Im have been squeezing in a fun-loving crowd of loyal hipster hotness for three years now! There’s no birthday cake, but there is an open vodka bar from 11pm–11:30pm 10pm; free.

DJ Drew G & Mark have answered our prayers and resurrected this nasty-as-you-wanna-be humpday-buster. Enjoy cheap drinks and cheaper go-gos. 11pm; cover varies. continue reading »

There’s something new under the sun! DJ Marshall spins at Michael Cohen’s party at the second-floor speakeasy above Qdoba that attracts fashion fags and their gal pals for drinking and dancing. 10pm–4am; free. continue reading »

Sponsored by Next Magazine, Steel Gym and Dance:208, Will Clark’s bingo game welcome hunky Doug Repetti, Lavinia Draper and music sensation Amber Rose—plus giveaways of Little Boots’ new album, Hands. Proceeds benefit the music-industry AIDS organization LifeBeat. 8pm–10pm; free. continue reading »

Matt Tratner takes the Jack party to its new home. Ricardo Studmuffin, Jonny Mack and a roster of rotating guest DJs will help him plant new roots. Open bar till 11pm. 10pm; free. continue reading »

This clunky 1970 sci-fi flick— about a scientist who discovers a prehistoric caveman—was hardly the highpoint of Joan Crawford’s career, but it is pretty funny. Hedda Lettuce hosts. 7pm and 9:30pm; $7.50.

DJs Lord G, Beyond and Lokito spin for queens and eses downing dollar drinks till 11pm and free shots at midnight. continue reading »

Fridays are swanky at this midtown club, home to Tony Fornabaio and Brandon Voss’ weekly party. House beats from DJs Lady Bunny and Keo Nozari get the weekend started right. 10pm; free.

At Chris Ryan and Ryan Christian’s weekly romp, dudes who flex the “muscle of the week” get free drinks and prizes. Shy boys can still enjoy tracks from DJ Xavier. 10pm; free.

It’s been around since before the first stroller hit Eighth Avenue, but the venerable Chelsea landmark is hosting its first leather contest tonight. Emcee Will Clark puts the men through their paces, with judge Mike Dreyden crowning the winner and singer Ron Perkov providing some sideline entertainment. 9pm.

Furry and muscle-bound regulars gather in the basement of this Chelsea pub. Say ta-ta to the work week with DJs Rich King and Gustavo, drink specials and a collection of man-treats. 10pm; $5.

DJ Robert Maril channels the hedonistic 1970s at this booty-bumper. With $5 top-shelf drink specials, we predict you’ll be feeling mighty real. 9pm; free.

Yamil, Mickey and J-Sin host DJs Lord G, Beyond, Lokito and Cezamaze and a dozen Latino go-go gods at At Louis “Loca” M’s caliente throwdown. Patrons enjoy $1 drinks till 11pm and a free shot at midnight. 10pm–5am; free before midnight/$5 with invite/$10 general admission.

Porno Bingo boy Will Clark celebrates his birthday at Splash’s eternally popular weekend-starter. DJ Randy Bettis, singer Inaya Day and down-and-dirty porn star Johnny Hazzard bring Will special presents. 10pm–6am; cover varies.

Jenny Rubin and Paul Case produce this gay chucklefest downstairs at Comix’s Ochi’s Lounge. This week, laugh your ass off to Shawn Hollenbach, Leah Dubie, Adam Sank, Richie Cohen, Duane Tragis and others. 9pm; free.

DJ Chip Duckett brings back the Pac-Man decade with tubular tunes and retro-drink prices before midnight. 10pm; $8.

A domineering materialistic southern woman vies for Christian of the Year even as she plans her son’s gay wedding. Mon, Fri–Sun at 8pm and Suns at 3pm. $26–$30.

Abigail Breslin and Alison Pill, the stars of the upcoming Broadway revival, join director Kate Whoriskey for a roundtable discussion. 5pm.

Franco DiLuzio and Mark Lander’s Saturday slam is packed to the rafters every week with hot homos of every stripe, chatting away and grooving to sexy sounds from DJ Bill Coleman. 10pm; free.

The latest edition of the Center’s bi-weekly dance party is aimed at HIV+ men and their supporters. Folsom Street Fair regular DJ Tony Ruiz brings the beats. 8pm; $10.

In the far west side, muscle gods work their thing thanks to urban jams from DJ Ironbound and dangerously delicious drink specials. 10pm; cover varies.

DJ  Steve Sidewalk entrances the boys at this college-crowd haunt. Host Charles Winters makes sure everyone gets his share of 2-for-1 cocktails before midnight. 10pm; $15 with college ID/$20 general admission. 18+

You can’t buy your way into the Oscars, but you can get a ticket to this star-studded awards ceremony. Alan Cumming hosts presenters Nigel Barker, Gabourey Sibide, Bryan Batt, Sandra Bernhard, Brian Graden and Sigourney Weaver, and special honorees Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, and after-party with Bianca Del Rio and DJ Corey Craig. Mar 13 at 4pm; $300 general admission/VIP tickets $500.

It’s hard to believe that DJ Victor Calderone is turning 43, but it’s true. The gay-friendly star spinner has been super-busy of late, but he’s celebrating the day with an Evolve party back on 28th Street at the former Crobar. 10pm–8am; $40.

Hip-hop sensation Kelis is in the house at Brandon L. Voss and Tony Fornabaio’s Saturday throwdown. DJ That Kid Chris spins on the main floor, DJ Keo Nozari pumps it up in the Triumph Room with Epiphany, and Lady Bunny takes care of the boys in the lounge. Open bar till 11pm. 10pm; $15 before midnight/$20 general admission.

It’s been around since before the first stroller hit Eighth Avenue, but the venerable Chelsea landmark is hosting its first leather contest tonight. Emcee Will Clark puts the men through their paces, with judge Mike Dreyden crowning the winner and singer Ron Perkov providing some sideline entertainment. 9pm; free.

mr.Black is back for one night only! The infamous promoter is teaming up with DooJee to bring us mixmaster DJs Dirt Crew and Todd Bodine. Heavy beats from DJs Holmar Filipsson, Nita, Honey Dijon and Alexander Technique round out the night. 10pm; $15 before midnight/$20 general admission. continue reading »

The queens in queens help the avian bar celebrate the big 1-1. Mimi Imfurst, Candy Samples and Vanessa Valtre perform, with drink specials going all night. 7pm; free.

A hit with her single, “Freed from Desire,” European pop-princess Gala returns to the States to perform tracks off her new album, Tough Love. Ernie Cote hosts and QxBxRx’s DJ A Martini spins. 11pm; $10.

Dame Edna Everage is coming up from Down Under to join cabaret star Michael Feinstein for a new musical-comedy show written by Feinstein and Christopher Durang. That’s some high-caliber talent right there. Mons–Sats at 8pm, Wed and Sat at 2pm; $76–$162.

Carmen Neely curates this queer-film showcase, which is screening James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, about the famed black gay writer. 2pm; $10.

It’s the last night in the life of perverted emperor Caligula (Ryan Knowles) and he’s going out with a bang, in this show that combines erotic arts, dance, theater and sideshow acts. Thu and Fri at 8pm, Sat at 8pm and 10pm through Apr 10. 8pm; $30.