The NY Social Bee Guide To New York City’s Best Nightlife And Parties
As the realities of the pandemic push New York City nightlife from regular dedicated venues and clubs towards DJ-centric events and pop-up raves, the scene’s balance of power has likewise shifted towards those innovative enough to keep the party moving. At the top of this list of new-school nightlife provocateurs is 32-year-old Michigan native Terence Edgerson, known widely as the NY Social Bee.
A familiar face on the NYC club circuit for the past decade, Edgerson is now making his mark as a driving force behind the city’s parties. Over the summer, Edgerson collaborated with queer nightlife king and DJ Ty Sunderland on a series of rooftop parties at Flatiron’s Creator House, and debuted his own dance-driven party series STUNTSZ. The inaugural event in June featured leading local DJs Mike Servito and Lauren Flax. And in the fall, Edgerson launched The List is Closed, a recurring party series at the Standard Hotel’s penthouse nightclub Le Bain. All the while, Edgerson has made it his mission to amplify long-marginalized voices in nightlife spaces, from creating inclusive spaces to hiring queer, trans, and POC promoters and DJs.