Themed Nights This Week in Manhattan worth going out for.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

I keep track of themed nights in Manhattan and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Tipsy Tea: A Boozy Bites & Tea Party Experience

Tipsy Tea: A Boozy Bites & Tea Party Experience

Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM

SoHo

Boozy tea party bites

Speakeasy Sessions at THE BACK ROOM w/The Hot Toddies Jazz Band

Speakeasy Sessions at THE BACK ROOM w/The Hot Toddies Jazz Band Up & Coming Artist

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:00 PM

Lower East Side • $$

Hot jazz & teacup cocktails

Gotham Jazz

Gotham Jazz Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 9 · 7:15 PM

Chelsea • $$$$

Rooftop jazz & swing dancing

International Wednesday

International Wednesday

Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM

Harlem • $$

Global dance party

THIRST TRAP hosted by EGYPT

THIRST TRAP hosted by EGYPT

Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 PM

West Village

Weekly drag & dance party

Jams Jams

Jams Jams One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 11:00 PM

Greenwich Village

Throwback r&b dance party

Michigan Fashion Week Presents: Detroit Takes New York Fashion Week

Michigan Fashion Week Presents: Detroit Takes New York Fashion Week One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM

Lower East Side

Detroit style hits NYFW

THE KIKI - The Saturday Night Dance Party

THE KIKI - The Saturday Night Dance Party

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 PM

West Village

Dancing, drag & DJs

19th Annual Family Day Celebration

19th Annual Family Day Celebration One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM

Governors Island

African diaspora family festival

The CREW presents NYFW 2026

The CREW presents NYFW 2026 One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM

Chelsea

Indie runway and dance party

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CIFW - China Institute Fashion Week: China Institute Fashion Night 华美时尚之夜

CIFW - China Institute Fashion Week: China Institute Fashion Night 华美时尚之夜 One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 5:30 PM

Financial District

Runway, cocktails & culture

NYFW 2026 - Moulin Rouge Fashion Show & After-Party

NYFW 2026 - Moulin Rouge Fashion Show & After-Party One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM

Midtown • $$$

Fashion week cabaret night

Common Country

Common Country

Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM

Kips Bay

Line dancing & live country

New York Fashion Week Sept 12th GALA 4pm-7pm

New York Fashion Week Sept 12th GALA 4pm-7pm One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 4:00 PM

Lower East Side

Runway in a synagogue

HELLO KITTY RAVE

HELLO KITTY RAVE One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:59 PM

East Village • $

Cute late-night rave

Pre-Climate Week Clothing Swap

Pre-Climate Week Clothing Swap One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 5:00 PM

Flatiron District

Sustainable style exchange

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Frequently asked questions

How are these themed nights in Manhattan chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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