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The West Village and Hell’s Kitchen are the neighborhoods with the most concentration of gay guys in Manhattan. That’s where you’ll find the majority of gay bars. In Hell’s Kitchen most of the gay bars are on Ninth and Tenth aves with Rise Bar to the north at 56th & Ninth and DBL to the south at 47th St. and Tenth.
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February 2019
Flirt Fridays
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until December 31, 2019
Start the Weekend Flirting with the Guys at Rise Flirt Fridays at Rise Bar NYC is a great chance to mingle. Unpretentious bar scene without the drama. Surprise performances and giveaways throughout the night.
Find out more »Rock n Roll Fridays
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until February 28, 2020
Get Your Rock Fix at Eagle NYC Rock & Roll Fridays Cruise guys and grab some drinks on Friday at the Eagle. Music by DJ Bobby Duron and Steve Cunningham.
Find out more »Super Size Queen
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until December 28, 2019
Calling All Size Queens to Hardware for Super Size Queen Fridays Come cruise the guys at Hardware Bar with Bootsie Lefaris & DJ Mike Borowki. Produced by Paul Mazur and Matthew Gagnon with Victor Borbolla, Willito Rivera, Joe Buffa, Hans Then and JJ Mack
Find out more »Distrkt NYC with J Warren & Joe Gauthreaux
Distrkt C, the leather / gear dance party with a circuit twist, has become one of the hottest parties in the country. On February 23, 2019, the spectalar 3-story Melrose Ballroom, will host Distrkt NYC for the 1st time. The venue is sure to wow even the toughest critics. DJs; J Warren & Joe Gauthreaux will supply the beats Dress Code: Leather and gear are always welcomed but there is no dress code / come as you are....but we don't…
Find out more »Eagle NYC Saturdays
An event every week that begins at 10:30pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2020
Eagle NYC Saturdays Cruise and get cruised with daddies, leather studs and other sexy men at Eagle NYC Saturdays. No cover.
Find out more »The Room
Dj Aron Brings you The Room where it's all about the music . A new playground in Nyc ! DO YOU HAVE THE KEY TO THE ROOM?
Find out more »Welcome Center Grand Opening Presented By Surterra Wellness
Nothing like feeling welcome, right? And that’s exactly how we want you to feel at Winter Party Festival. No matter if it’s your first time or your “can’t-remember-how-many-times” time, we’re overjoyed to have you here. Join us in ushering in the 2019 Winter Party Festival with the opening of our Welcome Center at our host hotel, the Shelborne South Beach Hotel, with special guest Chad Michaels, winner of the first season RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, courtesy of Surterra Wellness.…
Find out more »Paradise: Deja-Vu
Winter Party Festival and Spazio Entertainment present an all new Wednesday night dance event: PARADISE: Deja-Vu! Don’t miss an all-star DJ lineup featuring Miami’s own PAULO FRAGOSO, Puerto Rico’s ELI SEDA, and Brazil’s ANDRE QUEIROZ. This event is included on the VIP and Festival passes. Individual tickets on sale now!
Find out more »Winter Party: Localize
Hôtel Gaythering has become a haven for Miami locals to congregate and experience a feeling of community, of belonging. LOCALIZE is that perfect space where Miamians can put into practice one of Winter Party Festival’s core values, “Radical Welcome”, greeting all the amazing people that flock to the Festival from all over the world to Live Free, Play Hard and Give Back. LOCALIZE is that social space where locals and out-of-towners can mix and mingle to create meaningful connections, develop…
Find out more »Thirsty Thursdays Rise
An event every week that begins at 9:00pm on Thursday, repeating until February 29, 2020
Thirsty Thursdays at Rise Bar is Your Top Place for Top Music Videos Every Thursday enjoy Top music videos from all decades at Rise gay bar in Hell's Kitchen. Start the weekend early with surprise performances and giveaways throughout the evening. DJ Natazu providing the beats.
Find out more »Gear
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Thursday, repeating until February 29, 2020
Thursday is Gear Night at Eagle NYC Get into your gear and head to the Eagle. Gear nights are themed, like rubber, leather, military, sports etc. Make sure to check the calendar to see what the gear theme is. Great night for cruising other men in gear. Dancers and demos on the second floor of this multi-level bar with a rooftop. Drink specials for guys in gear.
Find out more »Winter Party: Ignite
Get ready to re-imagine IGNITE, presented by SCRUFF. Our electrifying Thursday night dance party delivers head-turning new DJ’s at an exciting all-new venue: Mr Jones! New York City’s DJ Joe Pacheco will get your blood pumping and wigs turning with his red-hot beats. Then tighten your cha-cha heels, because Brazil’s DJ Anne Louise will amp the night into full gear. You do not want to miss this dynamic duo! This event is included on the VIP and Festival passes. Individual…
Find out more »March 2019
Vagabundos Pool Party
A South Florida Classic is back and ready to kickoff Miami’s biggest weekend! Vagabundos Pool Party – Winter Party Edition. Don’t miss the ONLY official Winter Party Festival Pool Party at the beautiful Gates Hotel in South Beach! Featuring DJs Hannah, AJ Reddy, and MDMATIAS. This is a partner event with limited capacity, no passes accepted.
Find out more »Winter Party: VIP Cocktail Reception
Bigger. Better. More VIP than ever! Join us for the jewel of Winter Party Festival’s Social Events line-up, the VIP Cocktail Reception, this year hosted by renowned actor and musician Jai Rodriguez (best known as the culture guide on the Emmy-winning reality show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), with special guest performance by singer Carla Bordonada. Enjoy exquisite hors d’oeuvres and open bar provided by Bacardi as you mingle with la crème de la crème of Winter Party guests:…
Find out more »Flirt Fridays
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until December 31, 2019
Start the Weekend Flirting with the Guys at Rise Flirt Fridays at Rise Bar NYC is a great chance to mingle. Unpretentious bar scene without the drama. Surprise performances and giveaways throughout the night.
Find out more »Rock n Roll Fridays
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until February 28, 2020
Get Your Rock Fix at Eagle NYC Rock & Roll Fridays Cruise guys and grab some drinks on Friday at the Eagle. Music by DJ Bobby Duron and Steve Cunningham.
Find out more »Super Size Queen
An event every week that begins at 10:00pm on Friday, repeating until December 28, 2019
Calling All Size Queens to Hardware for Super Size Queen Fridays Come cruise the guys at Hardware Bar with Bootsie Lefaris & DJ Mike Borowki. Produced by Paul Mazur and Matthew Gagnon with Victor Borbolla, Willito Rivera, Joe Buffa, Hans Then and JJ Mack
Find out more »Winter Party: Heat
Winter Party with Hilton Wolman Events are amping it up with HEAT, returning to downtown Miami’s iconic Club Space. NYC favorite DJ DAWSON takes over downstairs at The Ground. Upstairs on the world-famous Terrace, DJ SHARON O LOVE makes her US debut, followed by the Winter Party debut of international superstar DJ RENATO CECIN. This trio will keep things sizzling all night long! This event is included on the VIP, Festival, and Weekend passes. Individual tickets on sale now. VIP…
Find out more »Winter Party: Under One Sun
The future is NOW! Winter Party is leveling up our signature Saturday afternoon event, cultivating one vision, one sound, and one singular energy for our new era: introducing Under One Sun – Evolution, presented by Impulse Group. Join us as we move to an exciting all-new venue: Nikki Beach! Superstar DJs Brett Henrichsen and Dan Slater will be on deck spinning electrifying anthems to get your blood pumping. There’s a reason this event is one of the first to sell…
Find out more »Winter Party: Illuminate
After Under One Sun: Evolution, head on over to the world-famous Palace Bar for Illuminate T-Dance with DJs Carlos Rojas and Ed Wood
Find out more »Winter Party: Sweat
Our favorite leather and fetish event returns to Winter Party! Let’s your inhibitions run wild at SWEAT, featuring DJ Barry Harris! Saturday, March 2nd at Hunters Nightclub in Wilton Manors. This is a FREE event! See you there.
Find out more »Winter Party: Masterbeat Odyssey
Last year we moved our Saturday night main event to an all new location, transforming the James L. Knight Center into a supersized state-of-the-art nightclub. By popular demand, we’re excited to return to the Knight Center again in 2019! This year, two intergalactic forces converge as Winter Party Festival and Masterbeat present Odyssey: A New Era. Join us as DJs Ivan Gomez and Micky Friedmann transport you to an incredible galaxy of sight and sound and embark on a journey…
Find out more »Eagle NYC Saturdays
An event every week that begins at 10:30pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2020
Eagle NYC Saturdays Cruise and get cruised with daddies, leather studs and other sexy men at Eagle NYC Saturdays. No cover.
Find out more »Winter Party: The Beach Party
The Beach Party, presented by WorldPride NYC, is the crown jewel of Winter Party, our largest and most popular event. It’s hard to describe the magic of dancing on the sands of South Beach with your chosen family and thousands of new friends from all over the world! It’s an experience you have to see to believe, and one you will never forget. Grab your sunscreen, your favorite speedo and we’ll see you there! Featured Talent: DJ Joe Gauthreaux &…
Find out more »Winter Party: Masterbeat Avalanche
Escape to a wintry wonderland as Winter Party Festival presents MASTERBEAT: AVALANCHE. DJs MORABITO and SAGI KARIV will melt the clothes off your body as we transform the James L. Knight Center into a stunning snowstorm of fun. This event is included on the VIP, Festival, Weekend, and Climax passes. Individual and VIP tickets on sale now! VIP tables are also available.
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