Thursday (4.23.2026)

THURSDAY (4.23.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Bingo feat. JizzaBella / Eli Northrup campaign fundraiser (7pm) UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Castrata (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN /Continue reading "Thursday (4.23.2026)"

Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!

The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 11 was formally announced on April 22nd, and will feature the return of eighteen fan favorite drag performers to compete in the franchise as well as the "brackets and badges" format introduced in the prior season. Thotyssey has had the privilege to interview several of these queensContinue reading "Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!"

Wednesday (4.22.2026)

WEDNESDAY (4.15.2026) 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 BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) HARDWARE: Chelsea Piers (10pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, NickContinue reading "Wednesday (4.22.2026)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Bastian at Phoenix

Former naval engineer, future star lawyer, current bar babe: Bastian! Bar(s) that I work at: Phoenix Bar How long I’ve worked there: August 2025 What are my shifts: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday nights What makes this bar great: Phoenix's greatest strength is the unpredictability the night brings. You may show up and there's a drag show.Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Bastian at Phoenix"

Tuesday (4.21.2026)

TUESDAY (4.14.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SERENDIPITY 3 UES: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson with Michael Musto (6:30pm) 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.Continue reading "Tuesday (4.21.2026)"

On Point With: Sister Helen Holy

Texan Paul J. Williams left the business world to pursue a life onstage... and ultimately struck gold as a Church Lady of the Modern (and Antiquated) Era! Sister Helen Holy keeps bingo players holy rolling in their seats with laughter, so much show that they often forget about the actual bingo -- and she's bringingContinue reading "On Point With: Sister Helen Holy"

Monday (4.20.2026)

MONDAY (4.13.2026) 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: Ms. Zilbert's "The 4/20 Show" (7pm);Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) RITZ: Nia Maya &Continue reading "Monday (4.20.2026)"

On Point With: Stevo Blaque

Igniting his musical and artistic flames in the South, DJ Stevo Blaque is now keeping the party lit in parties all over Brooklyn. Thotyssey: Stevo, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is the spring season treating you so far? Stevo Blaque: Spring has been in full bloom, so excited for the incoming heat!Continue reading "On Point With: Stevo Blaque"

Sunday (4.19.2026)

SUNDAY (4.19.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: “The Queer Big Apple Corps: Set Your Heart Ablaze” symphony anime scores (3pm) TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) ADLER HALL @ NY SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE: JohnContinue reading "Sunday (4.19.2026)"

Saturday (4.18.2026)

SATURDAY (4.18.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: "The Queer Big Apple Corps: Set Your Heart Ablaze" symphony anime scores (7:30pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)Continue reading "Saturday (4.18.2026)"

Thursday (4.16.2026)

THURSDAY (4.16.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy ParkerContinue reading "Thursday (4.16.2026)"

Wednesday (4.15.2026)

WEDNESDAY (4.15.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Claybourne Elder (7pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring Andrea Burns, Julie Halston, Jackie HoffmanContinue reading "Wednesday (4.15.2026)"

Tuesday (4.14.2026)

TUESDAY (4.14.2026) 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) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring AndreaContinue reading "Tuesday (4.14.2026)"

On Point With: Lauren Banall

This LA-based comedy queen has made an instant name for herself by imitating one of politics' and pop culture's most curious and controversial figures... and she's making her NYC debut this week! Thotyssey get a peak behind the pale blue contacts of Erica Qwerk, aka Lauren Banall. [Cover photo: YUQ Studios] Thotyssey: Lauren, hello! ThanksContinue reading "On Point With: Lauren Banall"