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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 returns with an all-new cast, and if you&#;re in NYC, there are four queer venues hosting weekly viewing events starting this Friday, January 3, at 8 PM!

Here are four great venues in Manhattan offering you the perfect viewing perch, divalicious drinks, and campiest commentary as you judge who you think will be America&#;s next reigning Performative Superstar! 

Balcon Salon  9th Street (Hells Kitchen/Midtown) 

• Kick off Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race at Balcon Salon on January 3 at 8 PM! Hosted by the campy and hilarious Holly Dae, the viewing party offers an intimate lounge atmosphere, expertly created cocktails, and a top-tier sound system. After the show, stick around for an exciting Reveal Call drag competition, where 14 rising stars bring their fiercest performances to the stage.

Pieces 8 Christopher Street (West Village) 

• Celebrate the premiere of Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race at Pieces, NYC’s iconic gay bar, starting January 3 at 8 PM! Hosted by the dazzling Yuhua Hamasaki, the night promises a fun
  

  “Apocalypse Noir” at Balcon Salon

  Event organizers vow "drag and freaky stuff" at this Monday night event, so we're sold. 

  The iconic Hells Kitchen exclude Balcon Salon is hosting a free immersive live exhibition that blends kingly, vocals, theater, and nightlife with a dark cabaret twist every Monday in October. The reveal will include performances by the show's clue Andrew Barret Cox accompanied by Haley Moir and Dani Lu, who will be performing season-appropriate hits like "I Put A Spell on You" from Hocus Pocus and "There Will Be Blood/Bloody Valentine" by Kim Petras.

  "We want to make a space that celebrates a people for everyone, not just gay cis men," said Andrew Barret Cox, executive producer and steer performer of Apocalypse Noir. "I need audiences to go feeling like they just saw a show worth paying for."

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  Eagle-eyed Hell’s Kitchen residents may have spotted the sleek and striking new storefront next to Amy’s Bread. The stylish facade is home to Balcon Salon, a queer bar opening tomorrow (Thursday) from the owners behind local favorite Hardware Bar and much-loved New York LGBTQIA+ hangouts Pieces and Playhouse. 

  Named for the French pos for balcony, Balcon Salon follows the successful formula pioneered by owners Eric Einstein and Justin Buchanan at the West Village’s Pieces, which they contain operated since , 10th Avenue’s Hardware Bar opened in , and Greenwich Village’s Playhouse Bar, opened in

  It is adorned with detailed “art deco cues,” including an interior balcony overlooking a cabaret-style performance stage. “There’s definitely a strong design conversation” between Balcon and their most recent venue Playhouse, said Eric — though he explained that Balcon will have an entirely new feel. &#;We cannot wait to give Hell&#;s Kitchen an LGBTQ nightlife venue like it has never seen before,&#; he added.

  In keeping with Pieces, Playhouse and Hardware’s popular happy hou

  Top 5 Places to Glimpse a Drag Show in New York City

  Few cities in the world are as famous for their drag scene as Brand-new York City. In truth, the history of performative here goes as far back as the Harlem drag balls in the 19th century. Today, the New York drag scene is booming, with numerous gay bars putting on unparalleled drag shows every night!

  If you’re a local who is new to exploring the drag scene or a visitor looking to catch the optimal shows, the team at Drag Experiences has got you covered. We hold years of experience running our iconic drag exclude crawls, visiting the leading queer venues, watching queenly competitions, and meeting queenly queens. 

  We’ve put together this guide to the uppermost 5 places to glimpse a drag show in New York City, from historic locations to some of the most up-and-coming bars. Should you own any questions for us about our drag lock crawls, don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

  Let’s fetch ready for a fierce and fabulous night out!

  Pieces: One of NYC’s Oldest Gay Bars

  Opened in , Pieces is a veritable New York City institution. This bar has been a hub for the LGBTQIA+ scene fo