We're changing up Fridays. We want this to feel as much like a hangout as a dance floor. The lights will be a little brighter and the music a little lower so you can catch up with friends, meet new people, and still dance whenever the mood hits.

The music:

• Asian pop dance mixes: K-pop and way beyond, with C-pop, J-pop, Thai pop, OPM and more

• Throwbacks: the songs you forgot you knew every word to

• Dance beats: to keep the floor moving

• Early-2000s emo: eyeliner optional, screaming along encouraged

Special guest: Rob Trinh

We're excited to host author Rob Trinh for his memoir Getting Dirty and Coming Clean. It’s a raw, unfiltered story of queer Asian identity, ambition, nightlife, survival, and finding your way back to yourself. Come hear the story, connect with community, and see yourself reflected in a life that refuses to be neatly packaged. Meet Rob, hear about the book, and a chance to win a signed copy.

Music: Empty Visions, P41DZ

Gogo: Wyatt

Oct 2nd, 2026
10pm - Late

The Ritz Bar & Lounge
369 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Tickets:
$10 Early Bird
$15 GA
$20 Door

21+

Naarak is dedicated to cultivating a safe, affirming space where the queer API community can connect, celebrate, and fully be themselves. Allies are welcome — we simply ask that everyone enters with respect for the culture, the intention of the space, and the people within it.

To protect the energy and safety of our community, Naarak maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior. Guests who do not uphold these values may be denied entry or removed from the event without refund.