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We’ve reached that point in the summer where the heat is going down but New York City is really starting to blaze. This week there are so many ways you can feel the fire — or keep it COOL.

<3 Mark & Paul

Enjoy Colin Self’s GODDESS DRESSING mix as you read.

TUESDAY 8/19

WESTGAY @ THE WESTWAY (75 CLARKSON ST) This week’s installment of Frankie Sharp’s major west side turn up is the official pre-party for Robyn and Royksopp’s DO IT AGAIN tour, which is pretty fucking ham. You won’t be dancing on your own tonight, because we’re pretty sure every faggot in NYC will be there. Zhala, the first artist signed to Robyn’s label, gives a live show alongside Detox from Drag Race. Birthday boy Nita Aviance and beat slayer Jonjon Battles are on deck, so you’ll be shaking like you’re going into anaphylactic shock all night. Culture Whore Mark Dommu, #GIANT boo Will Sheridan, and Bushwig empress Horrochata are just a few of the night’s sexy hosts, so you’ll be in good company. Let’s do it again, New York! 10PM, $10.

BODYACHE @ THIS N THAT (108 N 6TH ST) JX Cannon and Chalene team up to bring you this filthy party every other Tuesday at TNT with Antics like “Drag Therapy” and “Drag Roulette.” 10PM, FREE!

RITUAL @ TANDEM (236 TROUTMAN ST) Manifestiny Squirtz has left her team high and dry this August so Chris of Hur, Annie Witch Way and Boy Georgia have decided to keep things “basic” with a night celebrating Top 40. 11PM, FREE!

WEDNESDAY 8/20

MARCH FOR PALESTINE @ CADMAN PLAZA PARK A gathering of protesters in solidarity with the people of Palestine. 5PM, FREE!

CLOUD SOUNDS @ THE SPECTRUM (59 MONTROSE) An intimate evening of performances by distinguished folk singers, punk rockers and artists:  The Molasses Gospel, Yva Las Vegass, Aye Nako and Dreamboat Crusaderz. DJ Shoshana Tampaxxx will keep the Spectrum spinning. 9PM, $5-$10 SUGGESTED.

SWITCH @ BIZARRE (12 JEFFERSON ST) Bizarre presents a special ONE NIGHT ONLY show where 5 drag and burlesque performers take on performances representing both the male and female spectrum!Hosted by Crimson Kitty ( Dragnet Cycle 3 Winner!) and featuring victor/victoriaesque shows by Jay ZeeBich, Goldie Peacock and Foxiest Squire. DJ ZENA, Warrior D.J. on the Decks. 10PM, FREE.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK>>>ROBYN AND RÖYKSOPP’S “MONUMENT”

THURSDAY 8/21

DEADLINE @ BGSQD (83A HESTER ST) A new works in progress series organized by Ariel Federow and Sabrina Chap and featuring storytelling by Kelli Dunham, performance art by Kevin Ritter and poetry by Julie Alsop.  7:30PM, FREE!

STARLITE THURSDAY @ FRIENDS AND LOVERS (641 CLASSON AVE) JD Samsson is the special guest DJ! Joining her will be Starlite resident DJs Sean McMahill and Bright Light Bright Light. 9PM, FREE!

DRAGNET @ METROPOLITAN (559 LORIMER ST) Hosts Merrie Cherry and Crimson Kitty have decided to take a break from competition for the rest of the year and focus on shows shows shows by January Bone, Foxiest Squire and Blake Deadly. 10PM, FREE!

FRIDAY 8/22

COOL @ JOE’S PUB (425 LAFAYETTE ST) We’re so excited about this we could sing—and we’re going to. We’ve teamed up with our friend Richard Kennedy for a night that brings together the worlds of Broadway and experimental underground nightlife for a theatrical collision at iconic downtown performance venue Joe’s Pub. The night’s musical expressions will span a wide spectrum of vibes with soulful stunning sounds ofRichard Kennedy, futuristic dream rapperPsychoegyptian, genderfuck techno ballad queenMacy Rodman, the soaring luscious voice ofJohn Arthur Greene, political pop culture trollChris Tyler, psychedelic electro spells ofBabi Audi, diva moments that defy gravity withDonna Vivino, and ritualistic camp byPaul Leopold andMark Dommu. Audiences can expect a high quality production featuring gorgeous rising stars of overground and underground in cultural fantasy you won’t soon forget! 11:30PM, $15 + $12 FOOD/DRINK MINIMUM. BUY TICKETS!!!

SHALLOW @ ONE LAST SHAG (348 FRANKLIN AVE) The official afterparty for COOL, where our #GIANT boo Will Sheridan will be throwing down a major live show and Pictureplane, Tigga Calore, and Neuport bring serious, shaggable beats. We’ll be there, feeling the high from our magical night at Joe’s Pub and twirling on the dance floor. 10:30PM, $5.

SATURDAY 8/23

AFROPUNK@ COMMODORE BARRY OARK (IN FORT GREENE) Already legendary music festival, if you didn’t already get an RSVP, you still owe it to yourself to fork over $40 for the weekend. Friday highlights include TECLA, Trash Talk, Oscar Nñ and Adam R., and Bad Brains. Saturday will be even crazier. 12:00 PM-9:30PM, FREE! with RSVP (all gone), $25-$225+ suggested donation.

DAYTIME PAT @ UNION POOL (484 UNION AVE) QJD Samson’s monthly mixed queer dance party is letting the sunshine in. Honey Dijon, W. Jeremy, Amber Valentine, and Samson will all play one-hour sets. 2PM, FREE!

“DRAG” HAPPY HOUR @ TANDEM (236 TROUTMAN ST) Secret app sensation Lady Simon pretends to be your waitress, with a super delicious menu, and cheap drinks mixed by Mary Jo Camel Toe. 6PM, PRICES VARY.

DEBORAH COCKS@ ONE LAST SHAG (348 FRANKLIN AVE) Relive all your Y2K-related trauma at this millennial bash, presented by the Pops. Mikey spins and Shain slings booze.If the lights go out at midnight, make sure you’ve got someone cute to cuddle up with.10PM, FREE!

CHERYL @ GLASSLANDS (289 KENT AVE) CHERYL is a party, a person, a place, a language, the reason we know you, a vestige, the future, and a style of frosted pubes. Celebrate Cheryl’s 100th anniversary — they’ve apparently been around since 1914 — with music by DJs Whitney Weiss, Grandma Internet, Bird Control, Liquid Husbear, Illinois Johnson, T-Boz in the Graveyard, Flex Spending and Foxy Trailer Buns. We’re not sure how much of this invite is earnest, but we’re into it. 11:30PM, $10.

SUNDAY 8/24

SUNDAYS ON THE ROOF @ OUTPUT (74 WYTHE AVE) A masterful lineup of DJs will turn you out on Output’s rooftop lounge/dancefloor: Jus-Ed, Jay Daniel, Monty Luke, and our friends Jacky Sommer and Datkat — aka Analog Soul. 2PM, $15.

BOTANICULT @ GILDED LILY (408 W 15TH ST) With summer on its way out and On Top coming to a close soon, of course nightlife maven Susanne Bartsch has another weekly happening that’ll have you agonizing over your outfit selection. The opening night of this party has Michael Magnan and Amber Valentine behind the beats, and some of our favorite nightlife creatures are hosting: Gage of the Boone, Domonique Echeverria, Horrorchata, and Trey LaTrash. 11PM, FREE!