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3 Dollar Bill is a prominent nightclub and live performance venue located in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Established in 2018 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood, the club quickly rose to prominence within both the city’s nightlife and LGBTQ+ communities for its unapologetically queer-focused programming and inclusive ethos. The venue occupies a former industrial space, maintaining much of its original, raw architecture, with vast open floors, high ceilings, and a gritty, adaptable aesthetic that accommodates everything from dance nights to immersive performances.

Over the years, 3 Dollar Bill has earned a reputation as one of the most cutting-edge hotspots in New York City, revered not only as a place to party but also as a haven for queer expression, creative experimentation, and community building. Its cultural significance is rooted in its mission to elevate underrepresented voices and foster a safe environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Throughout its history, 3 Dollar Bill has remained in its initial location, although the owners have continually expanded and updated the facility’s interior, adding state-of-the-art sound systems, enhanced lighting, and flexible stage areas to attract a diverse range of DJs, drag performers, live bands, and experimental artists.

The venue is particularly celebrated for hosting wild theme nights, drag extravaganzas, dance marathons, and large-scale festivals, as well as serving as a platform for political activism and local causes, especially during Pride Month and in response to current events affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Notable artists who have graced the stage at 3 Dollar Bill include international names such as Peaches, Lady Bunny, and DJ Honey Dijon, alongside celebrated local icons like Sasha Velour, Kevin Aviance, and Charlene Incarnate. The venue has also hosted avant-pop singer Dorian Electra, Australian electroclash star Brooke Candy, and Vogue House DJ MikeQ.

Frequent parties showcase talents from collectives like Bubble_T, Papi Juice, and Ladyfag, ensuring a constantly rotating bill of groundbreaking performers both from New York and beyond.