THURSDAY (8.20.2026) 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) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. ShaneContinue reading "Thursday (8.20.2026)"
On Point With: Tiffany Piffany
While she loves performing in the Long Island scene, NYC'ers will also be seeing quite a bit of drag star TIffany Piffany this month. [Cover photo: @snapitwithsam] Thotyssey: Tiffany, hello! How is August treating you? Tiffany Piffany: Hi, angel! August has been beautiful. I was able to get in some crafting and family time inContinue reading "On Point With: Tiffany Piffany"
Wednesday (8.19.2026)
WEDNESDAY (8.19.2026) 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) SOLERA (BX): "Black Pride: Vogue Knights" hosted by Jack Mizrahi & Gorgeous Gucci (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);ChelseaContinue reading "Wednesday (8.19.2026)"
On Point With: Wiley Gaby
Queer country music outfit Goldenchild's Wiley Gaby has been performing for awhile as a solo artist, but has only recently begun recording under his own name. Now he's got a new album on the way, and a major gig this weekend! [Cover photo: Hayley Rosenblum] Thotyssey: Hi Wiley, thanks for finding time for us today!Continue reading "On Point With: Wiley Gaby"
Tuesday (8.18.2026)
TUESDAY (8.18.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUMMERSTAGE @ CENTRAL PARK: Chance the Rapper (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW: VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & SherryContinue reading "Tuesday (8.18.2026)"
On Point With: Samara LaNegrá
From PR to PA, "Drag Latina" Season 2 star Samara LaNegra is currently winning more diamonds. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Samara, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Much to discuss obviously, but I see you performed at the Lunar Faire this weekend… how was that? Samara LaNegrá: Performing at Lunar Faire was definitely an amazingContinue reading "On Point With: Samara LaNegrá"
Monday (8.17.2026)
MONDAY (8.17.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BAREBURGER HK: "Mix Tape Bingo" (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) RED EYE: Standup comedy hosted by AshleyContinue reading "Monday (8.17.2026)"
On Point With: Oxymoron
A rising star king in the ring competing for his cup, Oxymoron is a brilliant contradiction. Thotyssey: Oxy, hello! How are you enjoying the beginning of the end of summer?Oxymoron: I'm ready for Halloween already, so I'm counting down the days! I hear you… autumnal spookiness is calling. Can you tell us about the aestheticsContinue reading "On Point With: Oxymoron"
Sunday (8.16.2026)
SUNDAY (8.16.2026) 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 LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. The Bronx Doll & Boy Gorge (noon) MARRIOTT MARQUISContinue reading "Sunday (8.16.2026)"
Saturday (8.15.2026)
SATURDAY (8.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MARRIOTT MARQUIS: "FlameCon 2026" (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs orContinue reading "Saturday (8.15.2026)"
Friday (8.14.2026)
FRIDAY (8.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) WALNUT BAR (BX): DJs Mangumami, Oatmilk & Archangel (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE CIRCLE LINE: Ty Sunderland's "Gayflower: Petal Boat"Continue reading "Friday (8.14.2026)"
On Point With: Cute Boys
We all need more cute boys in our lives... especially when they take the form of one of NYC's hottest lady DJs on the rise! Thotyssey: Hello DJ cb, thanks for chatting with us today! As summer starts to wind up, how would you say the season has treated you? cute boys: Hi! It's beenContinue reading "On Point With: Cute Boys"
Thursday (8.13.2026)
THURSDAY (8.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Reign's Renaissance" burlesque feat. Crystal Reign with Cheetah Quila, Sweet Cinn, Kraven Strange, I’m Baby & Stella Nova (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "TrappyContinue reading "Thursday (8.13.2026)"
On Point With: Aqua D’Wata
A refreshingly thirst quenching, geek-friendly diva of the modern age and the self-described Brooklyn Bizarre Baddie, Aqua D'Wata drips into Red Eye and elsewhere in August! Thotyssey: Aqua, hello! Thanks for chatting! How was your summer? Aqua D'Wata: Hey Jim! thanks so much for having me. My first summer in New York has been absolutelyContinue reading "On Point With: Aqua D’Wata"
Wednesday (8.12.2026)
WEDNESDAY (8.12.2026) 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: Isaac Mizrahi (7pm) HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) RED EYE: "Musical Mischief" feat. Erich W.Continue reading "Wednesday (8.12.2026)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Ali at Six26
Just in time for Jersey City Pride Month, let's celebrate a star of that city's staple queer venue: Ali! Bar that I work at: Six26, located in the heart of downtown Jersey City, NJ How long I've worked there: 1.5 years What are my shifts: usually Thursday - Sunday What makes this bar great: MyContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Ali at Six26"
Tuesday (8.11.2026)
TUESDAY (8.11.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW: Ryan James Monroe (7pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Tuesday (8.11.2026)"
On Point With: Blake Harley
Overcoming hardship while navigating Jersey drag, the multitalented Blake Harley is ready for her Diamond Race debut. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Blake, hello! It must be a busy time with Night One of the Diamond Race pageant coming up. Are you boiling over with stress, or is it the joyful creative juices that are flowing?Continue reading "On Point With: Blake Harley"
Monday (8.10.2026)
MONDAY (8.10.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BAREBURGER HK: "Mix Tape Bingo" (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) RED EYE: "VulgHer Live" podcast feat. SelmaContinue reading "Monday (8.10.2026)"
On Point With: CMD+JAZMINE
For this music producer and curator, nightlife beats and journalistic / scripted storytelling function as one: DJ CMD+JAZMINE is in activation mode! [Cover photo: MTHR TRSA] Thotyssey: Hello CMD, thanks for chatting with us today! We're already at the beginning of the end of summer, how did the season treat you? CMD+JAZMINE: The summer wasContinue reading "On Point With: CMD+JAZMINE"
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