Xenon nightclub is recorded as a gathering place where charitable spectacle and celebrity-oriented entertaining intersect. The diary identifies it through two visits: one to see John McEnroe at a tennis charity event, and another for a dinner and party organized by Lester Persky to honor stars.

Recorded Visits

On July 13, 1981, the diarist picked up Jon Gould and Catherine Guinness at the corner of 63rd Street and Park Avenue, then went with them to Xenon for a tennis charity event. John McEnroe was there. The entry notes the $4 cab fare and describes the visit as a pleasant time, placing Xenon within an evening that combined company, celebrity, and charitable entertainment.

On March 29, 1982, Xenon was the destination for a dinner and party organized by Lester Persky to honor stars. The diarist mentions it alongside other competing social events that evening, including a party hosted by Polly Bergen and a dinner with the mayor at Gracie Mansion. The brief, amused account records the club as part of a busy social calendar rather than describing the event’s proceedings.

Place in the Diary

Across these entries, Xenon serves as a recurring venue for public-facing occasions, but the gatherings differ in emphasis: the 1981 visit centers on a tennis charity event, while the 1982 event is framed around honoring stars. The diary offers few details about the club itself; its significance here comes from the people and events attached to it, and from its place among the competing engagements of New York social life.