Archive for the 'Bars & Nightlife' Category

Get a Free Shot at Queer-aoke!

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

An FOH let us know about a new Queer-aoke party at Planet Rose (219 Ave. A b/t 13th and 14th) tonight. Sing to your little heart’s content. And better yet, if you mention Hothouse tonight, you get a free shot of your choice. What are you waiting for! Go sing dammit!

Tonight: Lip Service at Galapagos

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006

The summer session of the fabulous Lip Service is on tonight at Galapagos (70 N. 6th in Williamsburg). And there’s talk of a Dirty Dancing homage, so don’t miss out. DJ starts at 8 p.m., films run at 9 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $8.

Tonight: Girlhouse

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Don’t forget tonight’s Girlhouse party at Mixx Lounge (84 7th Ave. b/t Bleecker and Grove) tonight. Doors are at 8 p.m. with no cover. Open bar from 10-11 p.m.

Tonight and This Weekend: Brooklyn Pride Edition

Friday, June 9th, 2006

Tonight, the Lesbian Herstory Archive (484 14 st. b/t 8th Ave and PPW in Park Slope) opens up the vault and displays some of their choicest lesbo artifacts with a reception and exhibit geniusly entitled “Snatches of Lesbian Activism: 1970-2005″ Runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is free.
Saturday, Brooklyn Pride festivities kick off […]

Joan Jett Gets the Times Hot

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

Joan descends on Northsix tonight for a so-very-sold-out show, and though we missed her at Southpaw on Tuesday night, we sure did enjoy the Times review, which lingered on her wardrobe (black bikini top, leather pants), her musculature (ripped), and her tattoos (lots), before noting the surplus of lesbians in the audience who yelled things […]

Tonight: Trannyshack at Slipper Room

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

To celebrate tonight’s NewFest screening of Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story (10:15 p.m. at the AMC Loews 34th St.), Slipper Room (167 Orchard) will host a transplanted version of the celebrated San Fran drag show. Hosts Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger will be on hand, as will Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic, Sherri Vine, and Tai Chi. […]

Tonight: Lesbian Overtones

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

We heard tell that our favorite lesbian a cappella group is taking a break after this month, so you better catch ‘em while you can. They’re part of the Chicks and Giggles show tonight at Mo Pitkins (34 Ave. A). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and is a mere five bucks.

Farewell Starlight?

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

Looks like the Starlight’s guest appearance on The L Word didn’t do it any favors. If you haven’t already noticed and been dreadfully disappointed, the bar has closed. (We heard the building changed hands.) An FOH let us know that Sunday night’s Starlette party is moving to temporary digs at the Orchid Lounge (500 […]

Tonight: Queer Prom at Snapshot

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

Snapshot’s got a special 6/6/06 queer prom tonight at Bar 13 (35 E. 13th St. at University Place). Five dollar cover, drink specials from 10-11p.m. Dress to impress and make up for that fluffy taffeta number you wore the first time around.

Tonight: Queer Black Cinema

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Founder Angel Brown brings her monthly film series to Cattyshack (249 4th Ave. in Park Slope) for a special screening and benefit tonight in conjunction with Brooklyn Pride. Starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are 10 dollars with flyer, 12 without. Also catch performances by rappers Likwid Styles and Siya.