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Creating safe spaces for the Queer API community to network and play in NYC
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Founded by @nakalakalaka
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From Tai's degenerate days running around NYC in 2006 to establishing Naarak in 2022. A brief look at the history that led up to Naarak's founding.

Want to be part of the story? Join us Aug 28th for our 5 year anniversary!

@themeadowsbk
11pm-4am

Ticket link in bio by @naaraknyc

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2 months ago

Meet us on the dance floor at the only bi weekly queer api party in NYC 🎉🕺💃🎊

Catch us on the second floor of The @ritznewyork on 46th st in Hell's Kitchen with an all Asian talent line up.

Naarak is dedicated to creating space supporting and building for the queer api community to be seen and play.

Who knows, maybe you'll meet your future partner (or fling) 😉 taken in Ritz Bar And Lounge, New York by @naaraknyc

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5 months ago

Check us out at NAARAKNYC.com! You'll find the latest news on Naarak events, merch, photos, and info about our talent (TK). We love having each and everyone one of you be part of this journey, looking forward to more adventures ahead!

xoxo Tai by @naaraknyc

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3 years ago

Blasian Drag Show, 16 Sept 2026.

Our fundraiser was a great success, meeting our goal of $1,400! Funds supported our first ever Blasian Book Fair in Cleveland, OH.

Huge thanks to @naaraknyc, @thecrownnyc, @oca_ny, @mixedasianmedia, @gapimny, @pifilmfestnyc, and our volunteers for making this happen!

Please consider donating so that we can continue our Black-Asian solidarity work in NYC and across the country! L1nk in bi0.

Photos by @people_i_love__

#NYC #Love #Art #Drag #Books Two Asian folk sitting and enjoying the drag show taken in The Crown at 50 Bowery by @naaraknyc

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Blasian Drag Show, 16 Sept 2026.

Our fundraiser was a great success, meeting our goal of $1,400! Funds supported our first ever Blasian Book Fair in Cleveland, OH.

Huge thanks to @naaraknyc, @thecrownnyc, @oca_ny, @mixedasianmedia, @gapimny, @pifilmfestnyc, @iss_nyc, and our volunteers for making this happen!

Please consider donating so that we can continue our Black-Asian solidarity work in NYC and across the country! L1nk in bi0.

Photo by @people_i_love__

#NYC #Love #Art #Drag #Books A drag artist in purple performing in front of a crowd taken in The Crown at 50 Bowery by @naaraknyc

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5 days ago

Life drawing! Tuesday September 28th, 8PM at cmon everybody taken in C'mon Everybody by @naaraknyc

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14 days ago

Yokai After Dark is a night for the fox spirits, the hungry ghosts, the shapeshifters and the demons who know exactly what they want. Spooky season starts early this year and it starts with us, a room full of gorgeous gay Asians, low lights and bodies with nothing to hide.

Costumes encouraged. Horns, tails, fangs, masks, body paint or a harness with a hint of haunting all work. Come as your monster.

Music @heygranthey @happyhapa.nyc

Oct 3rd
@thecockpitnyc
10pm - 4am

21+

Tickets:
$20 Early Bird (Limited availability)
$35 GA (Online)
$40 Door

Link in bio

Clothing check is provided with your ticket. Shirts off is mandatory and being in underwear is highly encouraged, but do what makes you feel comfortable. <3

HoPa is a sexy underwear party for and by the Queer Asian community. It’s a safe space for us to bare it all and dance the night away. We welcome everyone to Naarak events, however given the nature of HoPa, we especially ask attendees to respect who this party is intended for If you’re attending, engage with the community in a respectful way. We reserve the right to remove individuals who do not do so.

Sorry ladies, this one is for the boys.

Consent is sexy! taken in Red Eye NY by @naaraknyc

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15 days ago

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, and we're adding more seating, 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, vinahouse and more.

Throwbacks, dance mixes, and early 2000 emo mixes to scream along to, eyeliner optional.

Music: @empty_visions1 @p41dz
Gogo: @wwyattwebb

Second floor of @ritznewyork
Oct 2nd
10pm - 2am

Special guest: @rob.trinh @writewithrt
We're excited to host author Rob Trinh for his memoir Getting Dirty and Coming Clean. 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.

Ticket link in bio taken in Ritz Bar And Lounge, New York by @naaraknyc

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16 days ago

Looking forward to NAA-RAK Fridays on Friday, October 2, 2026🗽

Celebrating a community of Queer API friends and Getting Dirty and Coming Clean 📖 taken in Ritz Bar And Lounge, New York by @naaraknyc

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18 days ago

When the lanterns go dark, the spirits come out to play 🏮 ⛩️

Beware, the Night Parade of One Hundred Yokai is coming 👺👹

Music @heygranthey @happyhapa.nyc

Oct 3rd
10pm - 4am

@thecockpitnyc taken in Red Eye NY by @naaraknyc

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18 days ago

Tonight's the night! See everyone at 6 PM at 50 Bowery @thecrownnyc!

RSVP in the bio and/or donate at www.blasianmarch.org!

Our inaugural drag show was made possible through our partners @naaraknyc , @gapimny , @oca_ny , @thecrownnyc and @pifilmfestnyc

Graphic by @eaudeamaranthine

#Wednesday #Love #NYC #Joy #Art taken in The Crown at 50 Bowery by @naaraknyc

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A Figure Drawing Group by GAYSIAN ART GANG in collaboration with @naaraknyc. Come draw and mingle with Queer Asian creatives. POC models & artists encouraged to join.

Hosts:
Derek Luu @theotherderekluu
Sammy Sins @sammysinsss
Zihao @people_i_love__

Venue:
@cmoneverybodybk

30 Seat Capacity. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Bring your own supplies.
$15 at the door. Cash/Venmo accepted.
Discounted tickets available online through DICE app.
(Link in bio)

Follow @gaysianartgang for more info. taken in C'mon Everybody by @naaraknyc

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