Name: VERS
Address: 714 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Telephone: (917) 300-8834
Rating: 4.5

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Join the watch party for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 with reserved seating and walk-in options.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race s18 Watch Party

Experience Bubble Pop, a fun night where you can choose who to dance with.

Bubble Pop: A Pop Party

An in-person watch party for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 at VERS — gay bar NYC, featuring hosts Jackie Cox and Plasma. The event includes reserved seating with a $35 food or drink minimum per person, seating at 7:00 PM, and the show starting at 8:00 PM. Walk-in guests are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees can enjoy cocktails, bites, and the lively atmosphere while watching the season premiere.

Experience a fun-filled night with bubble pop music and entertainment.

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NetWERK! with NYC Pride

Dance to resident DJs Edward Frame and Le FIU at midnight.

VICE

Enjoy disco, desire, and debauchery with DJ E.N. and hosts Shaun & Cody.

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Join us for a watch party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 with reserved seating and a lively atmosphere.

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Join the Road to Pride series for the Y2K Crawl in Hell's Kitchen on March 28, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm. This in-person event features visits to LGBTQIA+ hotspots such as VERS, The Red Stache, and Industry Bar, with participants encouraged to dress in Y2K fashion. The event supports NYC Pride, with 10% of all bar sales contributing to creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by Hibiscus, attendees can mingle, enjoy drinks, and participate in a festive celebration of queer nightlife and NYC Pride.

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Join us for Saturday night dancing with a rotating lineup of NYC's best DJs.

VERS Saturday NIghts

A fun and provocative event at VERS in New York City where attendees are encouraged to wear only their undies. The event features fog, flashing lights, and flirty beats all night long. There is a mandatory free clothes check and free shenanigans, with a strict rule to respect the dance floor by not using cell phones or cameras.

VERS Undies Party

Experience Desire, Debauchery, and Disco with DJ E.N and hosts Shaun & Cody.

VERS is a lively bar known for its fun atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks, particularly popular for its live entertainment, including drag shows. While many patrons praise the service and vibe, some reviews highlight disappointment with the food offerings, describing them as insufficient for a full meal. Overall, it seems to be a great spot for drinks and entertainment, but not ideal for dining.

New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, with the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village being the site of the historic 1969 Stonewall riots. The city has multiple gay neighborhoods including Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and the West Village. NYC Pride is one of the world's largest Pride celebrations, and the city offers an unparalleled array of queer bars, clubs, cultural institutions, and community organizations. From historic venues to cutting-edge nightlife, NYC remains a global LGBTQ+ cultural capital.

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April 2026

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March 2026

RuPaul’s Drag Race s18 Watch Party

Bubble Pop: A Pop Party

RuPaul’s Drag Race s18 Watch Party

bubble pop: A Pop Party

NetWERK! with NYC Pride

VICE

STUDIO VERS

RuPaul’s Drag Race s18 Watch Party

bubble pop: A Pop Party

Show B!tches

Y2K Crawl - Hell's Kitchen Edition

VERS Saturday NIghts

April 2026

VERS Undies Party

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