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"

Friday (8.7.2026)

FRIDAY (8.7.2026) 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) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: To Proudly Go's Star Trek: Strange New World viewing party feat. Heather Wood, Godiva Romance,Continue reading "Friday (8.7.2026)"

On Point With: STR8 to DVD

In 2016 (right around the time Thotyssey was born!), two upcoming Brooklyn based drag performers and a DJ teamed up to create a live stage platform for drag folks who didn't easily fit into other shows. A decade later, the production team has expanded and the platform has evolved into an award winning essential nightlifeContinue reading "On Point With: STR8 to DVD"

Thursday (8.6.2026)

THURSDAY (8.6.2026) 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 Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. ShaneContinue reading "Thursday (8.6.2026)"

Wednesday (8.5.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.5.2026) 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 HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, KamillaContinue reading "Wednesday (8.5.2026)"

On Point With: Xaya-T

A Jersey bearded beauty who's competing in two epic pageants this year (simultaneously), Xaya-T serves fierce, furry fearlessness. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Xaya-T, hello and happy Beginning of the End of Summer! How has the season treated you? Xaya-T: Ah, I can't believe it's already the end of summer already! The season has been amazingContinue reading "On Point With: Xaya-T"

Tuesday (8.4.2026)

TUESDAY (8.4.2026) 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) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Tuesday (8.4.2026)"

On Point With: Fappell Moan

Overcoming a conservative background and limiting theater rigidity for free spirited Brooklyn drag stardom, Fappell Moan is your hot to go prom date this weekend. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hello Fappell, thanks for chatting today! OMG summer is almost over, how has the treated you so far?Fappell Moan: Hi! Whew! What a summer; itContinue reading "On Point With: Fappell Moan"

Monday (8.3.2026)

MONDAY (8.3.2026) 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: Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ TonyContinue reading "Monday (8.3.2026)"