Caligula New York

Caligula New York has been Astoria's open secret since at least 2016 — a 4,000 sq ft lifestyle club tucked into a Queens side street, built by enthusiasts for the community rather than for profit. Freshly renovated and reopened in February 2026, the space feels intentionally crafted: a proper dance floor with a resident DJ, lounge seating, a BYOB bar stocked with complimentary mixers, and a six-person erotic shower that has become something of a signature. Free street parking right outside and a max capacity of 350 mean the logistics rarely get in the way of a good night. Four nights a week — Thursday through Sunday from 9pm — the club runs a rotating weekly programme. Thursdays bring "One Night Stand," Fridays run themed "In Fridays We Trust" nights, Saturdays pull in larger productions like Major League Swingers events, and Sundays wind down with the "Sinful Sunday Swinger Social." Multiple private playrooms sit alongside open play areas, giving guests the choice of full privacy or a more social scene depending on the vibe of the evening. First-time visitors must book in advance, and the dress code is enforced at the door — no work boots, high-tops, or baseball caps. The club honours memberships from a wide network of lifestyle venues including SLS, SDC, Kasidie, Club Amante's, Miami Velvet, and Trapeze Atlanta, making it a natural stop for lifestyle travellers passing through New York. The crowd skews younger than many comparable clubs, the atmosphere is friendly rather than predatory, and the BYOB policy keeps the cost of a night out genuinely reasonable by New York standards.