The best parties and club nights in NYC this month: May 2024

After a brief hiatus, NSFW, the iconic fetish-inspired party, is back at Hush in Hells Kitchen every other Friday. This month's party is on May 10. Created by legendary promoter Papito Suave, prepare to enter a world where your craziest fantasies could become your sexy reality, while dancing the night away to sets by some of NYC's best underground DJs.

This is a party that's also frequented by some of the city's most scandelous socialites, including Amanda Lepore. Definitely come with an open mind: NSFW is a diverse space free of judgement where exploration is encouraged, and entry is free if you wear fetish gear.   

A brand new party for Latin music lovers will happen every month at The Delancey starting on Thursday, May 2. Born out of a desire by founder Saucy to bring together different types of Latin music into one singular space—the way the iconic Copacabana nightclub once did—you can think of this as a Latin music festival happening across three different floors, with a basement level featuring underground club beats, a main floor that will play top 40 Latin hits and a top floor that will play bachata and merengue.

If you miss this upcoming party, the next one on June 6 will feature an iconic lineup of queer Puerto Rican DJs, performers, and hosts. 

Produced by local nightlife legend Hecotor Romero, Pour Decisions is Starchild Rooftop's new Afro-Latino party that will be happening every Saturday throughout the summer. Their event on May 4 will include sets by DJ PolyRhythm, followed by Benji Candelario on May 11. The event is free with RSVP on Resy.