This friendly, fun dance night is hosted by drag performer Matty Horrorchata, who sprinkles her positive vibes over the night. Union Pool’s big space allows for DJs in the front and back room, so you can mix up your moves or avoid running into your ex with ease. Tylerkinesis creates vibrant video visuals to put you into a dance trance, and the dependable DJ Amber Valentine is also a resident. Samson - DJ, singer, and New York City treasure - has created a queer monthly party “for anyone from anywhere wearing anything and loving who they want.” It’s full of positive people who are open to music beyond Beyoncé.
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Now, the bar has a dynamic, eclectic calendar of nights, including Masala’s Homotown on Thursdays (old-school soul and hip-hop) Bodega 438 on Wednesdays (Latin fusion) and the new monthly Dyke Disco, hosted by DJ Andro on the second Sunday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. Longtime co-owner, activist, and local community-board member Lisa Cannistraci also keeps busy as the vice-president of Marriage Equality USA, but in 2013, she still made time to redesign the bar’s website and visuals, brought on go-go dancers, and hired a roster of dazzling resident DJs like Tikka Masala and DJ Culi, as well as frequent international talents. The longest-running lesbian bar in the city (26 years!) not only survives, it thrives.
