Weekend Drag & Dance at the Toolbox

Weekend Drag & Dance at the Toolbox

Every Friday at 9 PM

Weekend Drag & Dance at the Toolbox
The Toolbox Bar·1742 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10128· Directions·(212) 348-1288·Website

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Friday nights at the Toolbox mean pop-up drag performances from queens like Heidi N Dix and Virgo Rising, remixed beats that keep the dance floor packed, and a room full of people who came to have a genuinely good time. Bring your crew and settle in for the kind of weekend energy that makes you remember why you love this place.

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Liquid Brunch

Liquid Brunch
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
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Liquid Brunch at The Toolbox Bar is the every-Sunday sip-and-catch-up on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side, with $5 mimosas and screwdrivers from 1 PM to 5 PM. Grab a stool, pick up where your week left off, and let the drinks pace the afternoon. Happy hour runs until 9 PM, so you can stay for the second round.

Drag Bingo Mondays

Drag Bingo Mondays
Monday, November 16th, 2026
9:00 PM

Monday nights at Toolbox belong to the queens and the bingo cards. Drag Bingo brings rotating performers calling numbers with personality, sassy banter that lands, and actual prizes worth sticking around for — hosted by BINGO DADDY and VIRGO RISING. It's the kind of reliably fun weekly that builds a crowd of regulars who keep coming back. Show up early if you want a good seat.

Karaoke Tuesdays

Karaoke Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
10:00 PM

Tuesday nights at The Toolbox Bar belong to anyone who's ever wanted to hear themselves sing in a room full of people who actually want to listen. Strong drinks, a crowd that knows how to cheer, and a stage waiting for your moment — whether it's a power ballad or a hidden '90s boy band talent. Hosted weekly by Matzah Belle Soup, it's the neighborhood's chaotic-joy reset you won't want to miss.

Trivia Wednesday

Trivia Wednesday
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
9:00 PM

Wednesday nights at The Toolbox Bar belong to the trivia regulars. Gather your team, test your knowledge, and compete for prizes while cheap drinks flow and the energy stays lively. Unpretentious, interactive, and reliably fun — exactly what a great neighborhood bar night should be.

Pop Throwback Thursdays

Pop Throwback Thursdays
Thursday, November 19th, 2026
7:00 PM

Throwback Thursdays at The Toolbox Bar is your weekly hit of nostalgia — a night built on the songs that defined you, spanning the best of the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Expect a packed dance floor, DJ sets spinning all-decade hits, and a crowd that knows every word. It's the kind of night that makes Thursdays feel like the real weekend. Grab your friends and come ready to dance.

Drag Bingo Mondays

Drag Bingo Mondays
Monday, November 23rd, 2026
9:00 PM

Monday nights at Toolbox belong to the queens and the bingo cards. Drag Bingo brings rotating performers calling numbers with personality, sassy banter that lands, and actual prizes worth sticking around for — hosted by BINGO DADDY and VIRGO RISING. It's the kind of reliably fun weekly that builds a crowd of regulars who keep coming back. Show up early if you want a good seat.

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Friday, November 13th, 2026
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An hour of clothing-optional Vinyasa Flow with instructor John at Red Eye NY's intimate studio space. A judgment-free, welcoming queer community setting to move, breathe, and connect with your body — the perfect grounding practice to reset before the week (or weekend) takes over. $20 per class, or grab a 5-class pass for $75 or 10-class pass for $125, cash at the door.

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Friday, November 13th, 2026
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Friday Night Out is a welcoming in-person night for LGBTQ+ youth and their friends, ages 13 to 18, at the LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center in New York City. Grab a seat, team up, and get ready for Jackbox Game Night, full of ridiculous answers, hilarious prompts, unexpected challenges, and friendly competition. It runs Friday, November 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, and you can just show up to chill, connect, and be yourself.

Swp Pop Up Mixer

Swp Pop Up Mixer
Friday, November 13th, 2026
6:00 PM

SWP Pop-Up Mixer is a cozy evening of community, drinks and raffle prizes at Boyfriend Co-op Café + Bar in Brooklyn, hosted by the Sex Workers Project. Stop by to meet friends old and new, learn about SWP's work, and help fund free immigration legal services and community resources. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and you'll want to stick around for the raffle full of items donated by local businesses.

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