Themed Nights This Week in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of themed nights in New York City 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

Tue, Sep 22 · 4:00 PM

SoHo

Boozy tea party bites

Bingo with Ariel Sinclair

Bingo with Ariel Sinclair

Mon, Sep 28 · 7:00 PM

West Village

Campy bingo night

Gotham Jazz

Gotham Jazz Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:15 PM

Chelsea • $$$$

Rooftop jazz & swing dancing

International Wednesday

International Wednesday

Wed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM

Harlem • $$

Global dance party

Jewish High Holiday Celebration

Jewish High Holiday Celebration One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 10:00 AM

Williamsburg

Bowling alley Rosh Hashanah service

SLOW SERIES: RASMi: Sensorium

SLOW SERIES: RASMi: Sensorium One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM

Boerum Hill

Archive afterparty

Salsa Thursdays

Salsa Thursdays Great Terrace

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

Dumbo • $$

Rooftop salsa dancing

THIRST TRAP hosted by EGYPT

THIRST TRAP hosted by EGYPT

Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 PM

West Village

Weekly drag & dance party

The Museum Party

The Museum Party One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

East Harlem

After-dark city stories

DJ Nyce - Arabic Vibes and Belly Dancers

DJ Nyce - Arabic Vibes and Belly Dancers

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Gravesend • $$

Arabic beats & belly dancers

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Sunday Skate Club ft. Dirtyfinger, Club Flush: ZZZZACH, NEU NEU, WONNSSS, BABY VIRGO

Sunday Skate Club ft. Dirtyfinger, Club Flush: ZZZZACH, NEU NEU, WONNSSS, BABY VIRGO

Sun, Sep 27 · 8:00 PM

Bushwick

Skate rink dance party

Weekly Drag King Bingo

Weekly Drag King Bingo

Mon, Sep 28 · 7:00 PM

East Village • $$

Campy bingo with drag kings

Books & Bluegrass (In Person)

Books & Bluegrass (In Person) One-time only

Tue, Sep 22 · 7:00 PM

Flatbush

Literary lawn party

Baby Buck Line Dancing

Baby Buck Line Dancing

Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM

Williamsburg • $$

Beginner line dancing

MARVEL TOKON WEDNESDAYS

MARVEL TOKON WEDNESDAYS

Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM

Washington Heights • $$

Fight games & late-night party

Dark DecaDance

Dark DecaDance

Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 PM

Gowanus

queer-forward goth dance party

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Frequently asked questions

How are these themed nights in New York City 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.

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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?

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