FRIDAY (5.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: BethContinue reading "Friday (5.15.2026)"
On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl
Known for representing multimedia artistry, occasionally wild humor and fierce activism in their drag performances, Switch n' Play's Wo Chan aka The Illustrious Pearl is a shining orb of excellence this AAPI Month and beyond. [Cover photo: Mettie Owstrowski] Thotyssey: Pearl, hello and happy AAPI Heritage Month! Other than just being generally fabulous, are thereContinue reading "On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl"
Thursday (5.14.2026)
THURSDAY (5.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin Bianca Star & Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: "Eurovision: Second SemifinalContinue reading "Thursday (5.14.2026)"
On Point With: LEONE
Unafraid and unapologetic when it comes to sharing raw emotion in his music, indie artist Richie Leone who fronts the music project LEONE is emerging from a long third album recording for a new live gig this week. Thotyssey: Leone, hello! How is May treating you so far? LEONE: May feels like a rebirth inContinue reading "On Point With: LEONE"
Wednesday (5.13.2026)
WEDNESDAY (5.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SERENDIPITY3 UES: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6:30pm) JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: Tina Fey in conversation with Alec Baldwin (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWNContinue reading "Wednesday (5.13.2026)"
Bar Babe of the Month: João at Red Eye & The Ice Palace
Portuguese Pourmaster João is keeping it both hot and cool across two desti-Gay-tions this summer! [Cover photo: Jeff Eason] Bar(s) that I work at: I work at Red Eye 41st between 8th and 9th ave. During the summer season I alternate with Ice Palace on Cherry Grove, Fire Island. How long I’ve worked there: I’veContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: João at Red Eye & The Ice Palace"
Tuesday (5.12.2026)
TUESDAY (5.12.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: Eurovision: First Semifinal Viewing Party (2pm);Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (9pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Tuesday (5.12.2026)"
Monday (5.11.2026)
MONDAY (5.11.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Norma Tears: Still Crying? (7pm);Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & DianaContinue reading "Monday (5.11.2026)"
On Point With: Keoki
One of the greatest DJs / producers who came up in New York's most epic era of nightlife and club music, El Salvadorian born and Hawaiian raised George Lopez aka Keoki Franconi has taken us up on a journey to glorious highs. He's also weathered some truly dark moments that make up some of theContinue reading "On Point With: Keoki"
Sunday (5.10.2026)
SUNDAY (5.10.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. Boy Gorge & The Bronx Doll (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: BrunchContinue reading "Sunday (5.10.2026)"
Saturday (5.9.2026)
SATURDAY (5.9.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Pam Ann: Tough Love (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut and /Continue reading "Saturday (5.9.2026)"
Friday (5.8.2026)
FRIDAY (5.8.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Melissa ManchesterContinue reading "Friday (5.8.2026)"
Thursday (5.7.2026)
THURSDAY (5.7.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Blacc Cherry (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinue reading "Thursday (5.7.2026)"
On Point With: John Waters
Speaking to the high holy "Pope of Trash" himself on the eve of his 80th birthday was one for our bucket list! Baltimore son John Waters has shaped the counter culture -- and by default, culture at large -- first with early guerilla film hits like "Female Trouble" and "Pink Flamingos" (and our favorite, "DesperateContinue reading "On Point With: John Waters"
Wednesday (5.6.2026)
WEDNESDAY (5.6.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE PARIS THEATER: Screening of 9 to 5 (7pm) 54 BELOW: Melissa Manchester (7pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted byContinue reading "Wednesday (5.6.2026)"
Tuesday (5.5.2026)
TUESDAY (5.5.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm) REDContinue reading "Tuesday (5.5.2026)"
On Point With: Paprika
Jersey bearded beauty Paprika is keeping it spicy this season. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hi Paprika, thanks for chatting today! How is May treating you? Paprika: Hey love, thank you so much for having me!! May's been pretty great to me so far! Just been preparing for future shows I have, and competitions, whileContinue reading "On Point With: Paprika"
Monday (5.4.2026)
MONDAY (5.4.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN BARNES & NOBLE UWS: Jamie Lynn Sigler book signing (7pm) SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Norma Tears: Still Crying? (7pm);Standup comedyContinue reading "Monday (5.4.2026)"
On Point With: Nicki Giselle
This NYC born beauty queen is serving shows this Cinco de Mayo: Miss Nicki Giselle! Thotyssey: Nicki, hello! I know you have a very busy Day Job Existence, is there anything you wanna share about that? Nicki Giselle: Hello hello hello! Thank you for having me. Yes, I am currently working in sales for LaserAway.Continue reading "On Point With: Nicki Giselle"
So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!
So.Gay, a leading media brand for LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial consumers, is proud to announce the first ever SO.GAY PRIDE HOUSE – THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PRIDE PARTY IN THE WORLD, hosted in Brooklyn New York on June 3rd, 2026 from 7 – 10pm. Bringing together globally-renowned LGBTQ+ and ally talent across two stages, innovativeContinue reading "So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!"
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