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Daily Email - Thursday - 05/08/2025
Enter to win your backstage pass to Bourbon & Beyond 2025, happening 9/11–14! We're sending one lucky winner and a friend to Louisville to see The Lumineers, Benson Boone, Cage the Elephant, and more.
JUST ANNOUNCED
Put those holiday requests in, because Palm Tree Festival Hamptons is BACK 9/21 and we’re giving away a pair of tickets.
The legendary Kevin Aviance presents HIPPOPOTAMUS LIVE on 6/26 at Le Poisson Rouge — a night you won't want to miss.
You still have a chance to win tickets to Gov Ball on 6/6–8, and catch performances by Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyla, Conan Gray, and more.
Your favorite monthly drag tribute night returns on 5/23 at Olly Olly Market, this time celebrating everything Rihanna — RSVP for free entry!
GAY DONYC MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE

Birth mother! Chosen mother! Drag mother! They’re all mothers — and this weekend, we’ve rounded up the best events in NYC for the gay son and/or thot daughter to take their favorite matriarch to. From brunches with bottomless mimosas to drag shows that would make RuPaul weep, and dance floors where moms can still show they’ve got it — here’s where to celebrate the queens who raised you (literally or spiritually).

THIS WEEKEND
🖤 Emo Night
Tonight, May 8th @ 3 Dollar Bill (10PM)
Scream along to your pop-punk favorites at Emo Night featuring eyeliner drag performances and headbanging tunes from Lazer all night long!
☁️ Linux Presents: Clout 9
Tomorrow, May 9th @ Gabriela’s
God is an it-girl! Embody all things wrong at CLOUT 9, featuring DJs Tad Haes and Tommy Hart.
⛓️ MØ presents: Plæygirl
Saturday, May 10th @ Night Club 101 (11PM)
MØ brings Plæygirl 001 to New York for intimate punk anti-club nights, transforming venues into dark, dance parties celebrating self-expression and live music.
💐 Mother’s Day Drag Brunch
Sunday, May 11th @ Brooklyn Kura (1PM)
Celebrate Mother's Day with drag performances by the fabulous Kizha Carr and Lala Wiggy, plus beats by Jux! Sip a MOMosa and make it a Sunday to remember.
🧋 Ty Tea
Sunday @ 3 Dollar Bill (3PM)
Ty Sunderland’s iconic outdoor summer Sunday party, Ty Tea, returns to 3 Dollar Bill with DJs Arra and Macfish (LA).
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Tell mama we said, slay the house down boots this Satuday!