DESIRES is a queer nightlife experience at ICON Bar Astoria where the party starts at the bar and slips into the darkroom only if you feel like crossing that line. Underwear, jockstraps and sport shorts take over the dance floor while the back of the bar gets darker, sweatier and more playful as the night goes on. ​ Hosted by Vampy Von Thickums Galore with gogo dancer Mickey Nova and DJ Carl Michaels on the decks, expect loud beats, heavy flirting and a crowd that came to misbehave, not just stand around. Come for real drinks and dance floor tension first, then cruise and play in the darkroom if the chemistry hits. This is a sex‑positive underwear bar night centered on men who enjoy men, but all identities 21 are welcome as long as you respect the space and everyone in it. All bodies and styles welcome no discrimination for body, race, age, HIV status, identity or expression. ​ Venue: ICON Bar Astoria, 31‑84 33rd Street, Astoria, Queens, NY 11106. Day & time: Wednesdays · 9:00PM–4:00AM (next edition Wednesday January 28). ​ Cover: Free until 10PM; 5 cover from 10PM–4AM. Please support the bar grab drinks or mocktails through the night so DESIRES can keep happening. Dress code: Underwear, jockstraps, briefs, sport shorts, gear; you can arrive dressed and strip down when you feel comfortable. Rules / Code of conduct 21+ with valid, physical ID only. Consent only: ask before you touch, no means no, no pressure, no drama. No photos or videos in the darkroom or any play areas. No hard drugs, respect staff, bartenders, security and all guests. Shower beforehand, bring good hygiene and good attitude. If you are into underwear, jocks, sweat, bodies and slipping into a dark corner after a few drinks in a real bar, DESIRES at ICON Astoria is your Wednesday ritual.