Halloween is slowly creeping up on us, but don’t worry! There’s still time to make the most of the season. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away at the hottest queer party or keep it more lowkey (but still hair-raising), GO has you covered. From spooktacular comedy shows to terrifyingly off-the-wall raves, we have you covered for nightly parties from now until Halloween. We’ve scoured the city and put together a list of the most exciting events for you to sink your teeth into.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16
Doomsgay: A Queer Rager
8pm, Cubbyhole, 281 W 12th St
Playwrights Horizons presents a night full of drag kings, drinks, and disaster. The first 30 ragers to arrive will get a free drink, so get there early and bring cash to tip the performers!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18
The L Word Halloween Party at Ginger’s
9pm, free, Ginger’s Bar, 363 5th Ave
If you have always dreamed of experiencing the iconic lesbian hotspot from The L Word, it’s your lucky night! For one night only, Ginger’s Bar is turning into The Planet. Organized by KittyPool, you can expect L Word-era classic songs and flowing drinks.
GVS and Thorgy Thor Present: Final Girls
10pm, $25, 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street
The final girl: inexplicably hot, badass, covered in blood, and somehow, still alive. We know her. We love her. We are her. This show is dedicated to Laurie Strode of Halloween, Sidney Prescott of Scream, Dani of Midsommar, and all your fave gals who just wouldn’t quit. RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Thorgy Thor and Detox will guide you through an homage to the campiest and most gag-worthy horror flicks for all the spooky gays who love to hear a woman screaming bloody murder (me). General Admission tier 2 tickets are $25, but get them ASAP, because they are selling quickly!
House of Love: Switchy Witchy
10pm, $35-$75, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
House of Love’s monthly invite-only dance party dedicated to kink is back for Halloween! Only approved members will be able to buy tickets to this night of pleasure. Click here for more information.
gURLS like gIRLS Vampire Nights
10pm, $16.25-$21.05, The Bush, 333 Troutman Ave
Brooklyn’s hottest lesbian party gURLS like gIRLS is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a special Vampire-themed Halloween party. Hosted by Lord Scorpio and Baby Pink and DJ’d by Zoobiana, Goldie Harris, and SynTheFire, anything goes at this party. Get tickets here.
Lezzie McGuire Sapphic Dance Party
10:30pm, $12.36, C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave
Hosted by Harsh Babe and Jessica Jordan and DJ’d by Hope 808, this sapphic dance party is sure to please! More information here.
Women Loving Witches: A WLW Party for the Girls, Gays and Theys
11:30pm, $10-$20, La Tiendita, 37-06 30th Ave
Break out the pointy hats and broomsticks! Chinita Paisa presents a witch-themed WLW Halloween party in Astoria. Witchy outfits are required. Grab your tickets here.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
girlNATIONnyc’s 20th Anniversary Soiree
9pm, $15, Everything’s Jake, 54 E 13th St
girlNATIONnyc’s 20th Anniversary Soiree at Everything’s Jake. More info here.
Pumpkin Painting Picnic & Bake Sale
11am, $4-$8, Prospect Park, Exact Location Provided Day Of
Lez Night Out, a COVID conscious event group, will be painting pumpkins and selling autumn treats. Come to make new friends and leave with a cute holiday decoration. Tickets including a pumpkin and painting supplies are $8. Bring your own pumpkin and pay $4. Masks required. Tickets here.
Hocus Pocus, The Drag Musical Parody
2pm & 6pm, $15-$25, ICON Astoria, 31-84 33rd St
For the third year, Midnight at Six and ICON Astoria are twisting up this Halloween classic. The bar promises even more tricks and treats are in store this year. Avant Garbage, Harriet Tugsman, and Chola Spears star in the parody. Reserve a seat here before they’re gone.
Killer Queen: Halloween Edition
4pm, $23.18-$28.52, The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St
The House of LaLa presents Killer Queen, a drag show and benefit for Sylvia’s Place and the Global Justice Institute. The packed lineup includes LaLa Wiggy, Lori Lu, Alex the Meh, Boy Gorge, and more. Music by DJ Chauncey. More information here.
Rify Royalty Presents: Scream 2 Tribute Show
8pm, $18.54, C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave
One of the best horror sequels to exist is being celebrated this Halloween! A packed cast, including Cherry Jaymes, Miss Ma’amshe, Maxx Pleasure, Baby Love, Dev Doee, and Lucy Balls, are putting on a tribute show to remember. Tickets available here.
Lez-Mingle Glow Party Reggaeton Mixer
10pm, $11.50- $22, Fresco Grand Cantina, 28-50 31st St
This sapphic monthly mixer is heating things up with a glow party! Wear your bright colors to glow under the black lights. Free glow favors will be provided to flag your relationship status. Music by DJ ILY and DJ Culi. Get tickets here.
Janelle No. 5 Presents: Sexx Dreams
10pm, Metropolitan, 599 Lorimer St
It’s getting sexy at Metropolitian every Saturday night! Performances by Adriana LaRue and Mambiche, and a DJ set by Jaceound. Gogos, divas, and dancing are promised all night.
New York Brut
10pm, $25+, XL, 512 W 42nd St
Are you a muscle daddy, a diva, a twink, an otter, or anything in between? Are you looking to partake in some wild Halloween debauchery? Look no further than New York Brut. Held in the seedy underbelly of Times Square, you will find hairy werewolves, suave vampires, and muscled monsters dancing late into the night under a glowing moon. DJ Kitty Glitter’s tantalizing tunes and Dan Darlington’s terrifying tech-house will have you sweating on the dance floor and having the night of your life (and afterlife). Throw on the costume that makes you feel like the sexiest, most confident version of yourself, and prepare for a night of jump scares and hedonism. Get your ticket here.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
GayRidge Pumpkinfest
2pm, free with RSVP, The Brooklyn Firefly, 7003 3rd Ave
The fourth annual GayRidge Pumpkinfest is here! Bring your best carving and decorating skills for a chance to win prizes for your pumpkins. BYO carving tools and art supplies. To reserve a spot, fill out this form with the number of people in your party and number of pumpkins needed.
GUSH Presents: RAPP Fundraiser
4pm, raffle prices vary, Time Again, 105 Canal St
Come out and help raise funds for RAPP, an advocacy campaign to release aging people in prisons. You can enter the raffle here to win a variety of fun and luxurious prizes. All funds from the raffle and merch sales will go towards RAPP.
Queer Clay with Me: Spooky Edition
6pm, $20, Mary’s Bar, 134 Kingsland Ave
Back by popular demand, Clay with Me is coming to Mary’s bar for a special spooktacular. The Halloween-themed crafting session hosted by Queer BK provides all clay materials and some special themed snacks and drinks. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours here.
Sunday Scaries Night Three: Silent Night
9:45pm, $10.38, Mary’s Bar, 134 Kingsland Ave
What’s gayer than a scary movie? This queer Irish pub is turning into a movie theater every Sunday of October. Popcorn is free. Tickets are here.
MONDAY OCTOBER 21
Andrew Barret Cox Presents: Apocalypse Noir
9pm, free, Balcon Salon, 674 9th Ave
Every Monday, Andrew Barret Cox and Jan Sport are taking over the Balcon Salon with a night of drag and live vocals. Beats by DJ Lady Simon. Get there early to grab a spot with a great view- you don’t want to miss this!
TUESDAY OCTOBER 22
Queer Window
7pm, $13.70-$15, Brooklyn Comedy Collective
Watch a troupe of hilarious LGBTQ+ folks take on spooky sketches at Eris in Williamsburg and indulge in some good old-fashioned comedy. Take a break from the costume parties and Halloween raves, and kick back to enjoy performances from some of the hottest up-and-coming comics in the scene! Tickets are $13.70 in advance and $15 the day of the show. And make sure to snag one of their well-priced cocktails or mocktails while you watch!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23
Paint a Pumpkin at The Bush
6:30pm, $10, The Bush, 333 Troutman St
In need of a Halloween decoration? The Bush has got you covered! Come by between 6:30pm and 8:30pm to decorate your own pumpkin. Mini pumpkins, paint markers, and googly eyes will be provided. Click here to sign up.
LIPS: Rocky Horror At House of Yes
7pm, $50, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
We’re shivering with anticipation! The gay cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will be performed live by the all stars of House of Yes, including X Winter as Frank N Furter. Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Tickets here.
Pre-Samhain Trad Session
8pm, free, Mary’s Bar, 134 Kingsland Ave
Samhain, a Celtic religious festival to mark the beginning of winter, is being celebrated early at Mary’s. The traditional night will include live music, Guinness specials, and spiked hot cider. Ring in the winter the Irish way!
THURSDAY OCTOBER 24
LIPS: Rocky Horror At House of Yes
7pm, $60, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
We’re shivering with anticipation! The gay cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will be performed live by the all stars of House of Yes, including X Winter as Frank N Furter. Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Tickets here.
Planet Yes Gay Zombie Prom
10pm, $10-$20, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
A night of undead fun. Get ready in your best gore glam and blood-splattered gown to take on the dance floor. More info here.
NYC Pride Open House and Queer Halloween Party
7pm-9pm, free, 154 Christopher Street
Candy, party tickets, costumes, and decorations can easily rack up the bills leaving you feeling more terrified than Brad and Janet in Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fear not! NYC Pride Open House and Queer Halloween Party is totally free! Rejoice! It also is from 7 PM to 9 PM for those who want to celebrate the season but don’t want to be out till the wee hours of the morning. Everyone who wears a costume will be entered into a raffle for prizes. Donations are encouraged, so NYC Pride Open House can continue hosting free events for the queer community. Get your free ticket and RSVP here for an evening of lowkey Halloween fun!
Gay-Larious Spooky LGBTQ Laugh Fest
7pm, $31.72, Broadway Comedy Club
Get ready for a night of witch cackles and ghosty giggles with Gay-Larious Spooky LGBTQ Laugh Fest at Broadway Comedy Club. The ninety-minute set features horrifyingly hilarious queer comedians from all over the country eager to scare you with how good their jokes are. Tickets are $31.72 with a two-drink minimum. Get yours here!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25
Non-Boo-Nary Halloween Trivia
6:30pm, drink purchase required, Dromedary: Coming Out Bar, 266 Irving Ave
Nonbinary-centered Halloween themed trivia night! Everyone is welcome. Costumes and masks are encouraged. Come early for Happy Hour from 5pm to 8pm.
LIPS: Rocky Horror At House of Yes
6:30pm, $65, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
We’re shivering with anticipation! The gay cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will be performed live by the all stars of House of Yes, including X Winter as Frank N Furter. Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Tickets here.
Xanadu’s 1st Annual Spooky Skate
7pm, $32.71, Xanadu, 262 Starr St
Start your night off right with a halloween party on wheels! Hosted by the Neon Coven, this 21+ party will feature Andrew Barret Cox and Princess Lockerooo. There’s a costume contest at midnight so dress to impress! Tickets here.
Queer & Spooky: A GayRidge Halloween Party
8pm, $23.18, Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave
GayRidge is ringing in the holiday with an evening of frights and delights at Sunset Stoop. Sounds by DJ Mack Mackey. The night’s costume contest will be judged by the Haus of No Good, so make sure to give it your all! Get your tickets here.
Blood Bath Halloween Dance Party
10pm, The Bush, 333 Troutman Ave
Take over the dance floor surrounded by fellow queers. The Bush is collaborating with Misguided Spirits this Dyke-tober to bring all the tricks and treats. Stay tuned on Instagram for more details.
Raw Honey Presents: Euphoria Halloween Costume Party
11pm, $20-$30, Putnam Pub, 419 Myrtle Ave
Get into your hottest costume and get ready to dance all night! This Raw Honey extravaganza is exclusively for QTBIPOC. DJ Poison Ivy and DJ Not Nice will be bumping the music. Grab tickets here.
Chlomosexual DEAD2ME
11pm, $39.10-$75.70, Terminal 5, 610 West 56th St
A party for the creatures of the night! Presented by Chlomosexual, DEAD2ME will take over four floors at Terminal 5 with a queer strip club, live boxing, and performances by Von’s Bloody Mary, Cookiee Kawaii, La Goony Chonga and Dylan Ali. Costumes required. More info here.
Sailor Boom Halloween Party
11pm, $18.67, Little Field, 635 Sackett St
Sailor Boom is an LGBTQ and POC friendly Hip-Hop cosplay show. Come dressed up in your best fandom garb, whether that’s Sailor Moon or Beyonce, and dance the night away. Music by HighGnx and Dimple. More info here.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26
Stonewall Chorale’s Chilling Cabaret Halloween Fundraiser
5pm, $15-$25, The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street
Settle in for a hauntingly beautiful performance The Stonewall Chorale, the nation’s first LGBTQ+ choir. Don’t forget your costume! More information here.
American Horror Story: Cxntven
7:30pm, $12.36, C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave
Presented by Cxnty Creations, Cxntven is a parody play that will take you on a journey discovering the cxntiest witches in existence. Come dressed in your best witchy attire and battle it out to be named the Supreme Cxnt of the Night. Prizes are up for grabs. Get tickets here.
Switch N’ Play Presents: Splash N’ Spray
8pm, $24.58, Little Field, 635 Sackett St
Switch N’ Play is back and ready to scare! You don’t want to miss this night of legendary Brooklyn drag and burlesque, plus special guest appearances by Sasha Velour, Cherry Jaymes, and Xana Whoria. Grab your tickets here.
Witches & Stitches Grand Finale
8pm, $10 cover, Dromedary: Coming Out Bar, 266 irving Ave
The grand finale of the Witches & Stitches drag competition is sure to bring you nothing but the best performers NYC has to offer. The competition, hosted by DropDead Joe, has a stacked lineup of artists vying for the $350 grand prize.
Halloween Queernival
9pm, $16.75-$27.25, Clinton Hall, 16 West 36th St
Queernival is bringing a night of frightening fun. Presented by LasReinasNYC and LoverGirlNYC, this carnival extravaganza will be giving out a cash prize for the best costume and will keep the party going all night long with DJ Lena and DJ Unk Da Boss. Grab tickets here.
Sweet Tea Presents: Dancing with the Devil
10pm, no cover, Ginger’s Bar, 363 5th Ave
Sweet Tea, a “queer-ass party,” is bringing the magic to Ginger’s once again. There will be raffles, drink specials and a few spooky surprises. Pop out in your best Halloween look! Click here for tickets.
Janelle No. 5 Presents: Sexx Dreams
10pm, Metropolitan, 599 Lorimer St
It’s getting sexy at Metropolitian every Saturday night! Performances by Adriana LaRue and Mambiche, and a DJ set by Jaceound. Gogos, divas, and dancing are promised all night.
Hot Rabbit Presents: Bitchcraft
10pm, $23.25-$44.45, Brooklyn Monarch, 23 Meadow St
A Wild and Wicked Queer Halloween Party hosted by Andrew Barret Cox, featuring live performances by Apocalypse Noir, vampy voguing by the House of Babylon, go-go magic by Honey Burlesque, and more! Bring your Halloween a-game and win the costume contest grand prize of $500. More information here.
Yes Homo: Homoween
10:30pm, $15, C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave
Homosexuality is highly encouraged at Homoween. Bring your best queer costume for a chance to win a $200 grand prize. Live performances by Miz Jade, Jay Kay of Dragula, and Xanawhoria. DJ sets by Sean McMahill. Tickets here.
3 Dollar Bill Presents: Boo B!itch
9pm, $20, 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street
Celebrate Gay Christmas (Halloween) how our gay underlords intended: on the dance floor with extraordinary cunty drag queens. Performances will feature Nicky O, Rify Royalty, Tina Twirler, and more. And make sure to go all out for your costume because the best costume wins $1000, best costume duo wins $500, and best group costume wins $500. So get that coin and be terrified by how fun this rager is. Tickets are available here!
Rupert’s Freaky Halloween Show
8:15pm, $15, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, 167 Graham St
A weird-as-hell gay Halloween clown show? Say no more! In this queer variety show, Pearl Emerson and Mitchell Ashe will tickle your funny phone and leave you begging for more. The site even describes the performance as, “Featuring performers of a variety of genders and sexualities, but if it had to be nailed down the vibe would probably be described as Seth Rogan’s queer children and their friends.” Sounds pretty good, right? Tickets start at $13.70 and are $15 on the day of the performance.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 27
Haunted Hollywood
4pm, $55-$95, Circo 1604 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Times Square’s 1604 Broadway is celebrating spooky season with Haunted Hollywood, a live Halloween spectacle where reimagined horror icons blend terror with temptation through tantalizing immersive performances. Guests will enjoy the night in the grand Circo ballroom with live music, Halloween-themed cocktails, Latin-inspired cuisine and a climactic variety show where the luscious “final girl” battles for survival. Star from RuPaul’s Drag Race Vanessa Vanjie will be in attendance as the ‘final girl’ in the Haunted Halloween show on Sunday, October 27. Tickets here.
Dare To Slay? Queer Costume Party
6pm, $10 suggested donation, Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave
Hosted by Queer BK, this “Holloween” costume party has it all: an open mic, spooky stories, performances, snacks, games, a monster mash, and a grand prize of $50 for best costume. Grab your tickets now.
Sunday Scaries Night Four: Genre Defining
6:30, $10.38, Mary’s Bar, 134 Kingsland Ave
What’s gayer than a scary movie? This queer Irish pub is turning into a movie theater every Sunday of October. Popcorn is free. Tickets are here.
Out & Abt Queer Dance Party: Halloween Edition
8pm, $28.84-$33.99, The Stranger, 303 West 57th St
Out & Abt presents their first NYC-based Halloween dance party, and they’re going all out! The night includes drag performances, speed dating, and costume contests. You’ll be encouraged to rock a “relationship status wristband” and get your flirt on. Sounds by DJ Lotus and DJ Bri Giger. Tickets here.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Henrietta Hudson
9pm, no cover, Henrietta Hudson, 438 Hudson Ave
Get ready to do the time warp! QAMP, Sunday’s drag night at Hens, is bringing the Rocky Horror Picture Show to life. Stay tuned on Instagram for the cast list to come.
NDA- Halloween Masquerade Rave
10pm, $47.90, Brooklyn Monarch, 23 Meadow St
It’s a mask for mask night at Brooklyn Monarch! Presented by Black Market, NDA is promising their biggest rave yet with indoor and outdoor spaces. Showing some skin and keeping your mask on is highly encouraged! Grab tickets before they sell out.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 29
Tats & Tarot Pop-Up Shop
7pm, no cover, The Bush, 333 Troutman St
The Bush is collaborating with Misguided Spirits to bring a packed Dyketober calendar. On Tuesday, check out their pop-up shop full of different vendors. Get your cards read, get a tattoo, and grab a drink!
Midnight Masquerade Sapphic Halloween Party
10pm, $15-$20, Dromedary: Coming Out Bar, 266 Irving Ave
Calling all the sapphics! The Midnight Masquerade is more than just a party, it’s a chance to make connections. The masks come off at midnight to reveal your true identity and come face-to-face with a new friend. More information here.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30
T4T Terror4Terror Halloween Party
6pm, $15-$20, Mood Ring, 1260 Myrtle Ave
A spooky night for everyone under the trans umbrella, including our nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender friends! Expect great music, a costume contest, prizes, games and more. Grab tickets here.
The Poetry Brothel NYC: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
7pm, $35-$45, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
A spellbinding evening of spoken word, burlesque, aerial performances, and live music. Costumes and cocktail attire are encouraged. This immersive cabaret is presented by the Poetry Brothel NYC and the Poetry Society of New York. Tickets here.
MISSTER’s Halloween Blowout
10pm, no cover, The Woods, 48 S 4th St
It wouldn’t be a complete list of queer events without a Wednesday at The Woods! MISSTER is pulling out an iconic Halloween Blowout. You’ll definitely run into your ex here- what’s spookier than that? Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 31
Seed of Chucky Movie Night
7pm, no cover, The Bush, 333 Troutman Ave
Mark your calendars for a cozy movie night at The Bush. Seed of Chucky (2004) will be giving camp with a side of jump-scares. Get there early to grab a seat.
Fagatha Christie: A Drag Murder-Mystery Party
8pm, $9.07, Purgatory, 675 Central Ave
Try to solve the mystery! This drag whodunit party hosted by Maljo Blu is stacked with a mystery cast of local legends. Watch out- one of them is the killer! Stick around for an afterparty with DJ TK and Miss Woman the Woman. Get tickets here.
Beyond The Grave Halloween Bash
9pm, $21.40, ICON Astoria, 31-84 33rd St
Come one, come all to the biggest Halloween dance party in Queens. ICON’s first-ever Halloween bash will be one to remember with dancing, drinks, and pop-up drag. Beats by DJ &Drew. Tickets on sale here.
Barbie’s Dreamhouse of Horror
10pm, $25-$45, House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave
Come on Barbie, let’s go party! The Dreamhouse of Horror combines the perfect pink plastic of Barbie with the spookiness of your favorite slasher. Music by Amber Valentine, Roska, BALAM, and Material Witness. Click here for more.
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