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This is exactly what we need to be doing this Friday night. And I’m not kidding. We all need to get our tight (or loose) butts to The Eagle for this very worthwhile jockstrap happy hour. Yes, you heard me right, a jockstrap happy hour. It is as exactly what it sounds like, but there is a twist that should warm all our little hearts. This particular jock strap happy hour at the Eagle in Chelsea is also a fundraiser for the “Leather Archives and Museum, a Chicago based organization dedicated to preserving the history of leather and kink.” I heard Dan Savage mention that when asked in surveys more than 50% of people say they have an interest outside of what is considered “normal” sexual behavior. This could be anything from voyeurism to feet, to of course, leather. Basically, he was arguing that if a majority of people have kinks then that should be what’s considered “normal” sexual behavior. I couldn’t agree more. I’m still discovering my kinks and I hope you are too. Kinks are fun. Go find a few more at The Eagle this Friday and raise some money for a good cause. It’s a win-win!  —tom

Lots of our queer female readers always tell us, why don’t you guys cover more lesbian events? The truth is that I am not a lesbian and no one at GAYLETTER is a lesbian, yet! But, trust, we are trying… I am glad that I inquired more about this party, Peggy, and of course I opened my inquiry with the possibly dumb question: “Why is it called Peggy?” This is how Daniella, whose throwing the party, explained to me via email: “Gays: How was your date, Hannah? Hannah: It was great! I got pegged for the first time. Gays: Oh, hunny...no, you didn’t. Misguided Hannah may not have known the difference between girl on girl strap-on sex and hetero-pegging, but we get what she was saying and we’re owning it.” I mean, duh! Daniella added that “Peggy started between a group of friends who wanted a place where lesbians can have a drink, dance to 2000’s remixes, and run into their 5 ex’s. Peggy Pride will be its third installment and now that it’s summertime, we’re ready to come out of hibernation, take over the backyard and shamelessly flirt with “straight” girls.” Yesss get that Summer pussy! The party has rotating DJs and this week DJ KuoKuo & DJ Cate Millar will spin. $6 tallboy and a shot and for this Pride edition they’ll be serving “a very special, very sapphic drink…” I am not gonna write what I am thinking, but squirting is always fun.  —Abi

We always say that it’s very hard to keep a party going in NYC for longer than a couple of months. As easy and fun as it sounds to produce a party it’s also a lot of hard work. “We can’t believe it’s already been a year of dancing and prancing at Powerhouse! This party has been everything we hoped, huge sound at a killer space with an amazing mix of BK beards and Manhattan booty.” Powerhouse is celebrating its one year anniversary with what they are calling a “blow out.” We have been to the party, and hosted it a few times, so take our recommendation seriously! If you are looking for a party to dance and sweat this weekend, then this is it. Analog is a really cool, open space and their sound system is amazing. Open Vodka bar from 11:00PM-Midnight. Visuals by Deputy and music by Sean B. (Spank/Xanadude) and Tad Haes (Occupy The Disco/Paradisco). Limited $5 tickets on sale now. Go and get one before they run out. Happy one year anniversary!  —Abi

I might or might not have been on mushrooms when I visited The Woods a few summers ago, the location where this party is happening. I know it doesn't really matter what my state of mind was, but I guess what I am trying to say is that I am still no sure if I have or have not been there. Anyways, Amber Valentine and JD Samson) two of our favorite DJs in NYC) are bringing us a new monthly Sunday afternoon Disco party at The Woods. Joining them to DJ is Beppe Savoni (who I haven't seen in ages, hey Beppe!) and Justin Strauss. This sounds more exciting to me because I love an outdoor party that involves day drinking. Expect "special guests, delicious food, and ice cold drinks..." It's also the celebration of Amber Valentine's Birthday. Happhy Birthday, girl! As I write this post, I'm crossing my fingers that they'll have a slide there. I really hope so.  —Abi

Last Friday, I graduated from college, but this Friday, I am going inti. We love hosting Battle Hymn because it’s fucking nuts. You’ve got to hand it to Ladyfag: she throws New York’s gayest party, in the gayest neighborhood, next to the gayest school. I’m usually confused as to why this party isn’t filled with twinks; FIT is around the corner, but then again... their students have never been the brightest. Battle draws the most rambunctious crowd, so if you’re not willing to take your shirt off, lick the wall, or break a shoe, I suggest you don’t bother waiting on that line, which is nearly a block long. I’m often shocked people would wait the hour and pay the $20 cover, but I suppose the desire for dick always prevails. If you’re worried about getting in, fear not, because not only is Battle open this Friday, May 26th but it’s back for its Sunday, May 28th spot as well. Honey Dijon and The Carry Nation will be fucking me up on Friday, and on Sunday, Hex Hector and Quentin Harris are spinning. If this is your first time, you should dress light (at some point, it seems as though everyone is naked and on some next shit), pee before entering and hold off on breaking the seal until you swear you might pee yourself, since the bathroom line is also a block long. You probably could wet yourself and no one would bat an eye though. Maybe try and get on a list, but if you’ve got the will and a pill, do join us in kicking off the first weekend of summer. We’re ready to sweat!  —Chris Stewart