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Wednesday (5.31.2023)

WEDNESDAY (5.31.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife.

UPTOWN / BRONX

BEACON THEATRE: Billy Porter (8pm)
TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (5:30pm)
INDUSTRY: Drag Me to Dinner Viewing Party (7pm);
Pixie Aventura & Kizha Carr (11pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm)
BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm)
HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);
Boudoir LeFleur & Nick Gaga (10pm)
RISE: Vanderpump Rules finale Part 2 viewing party (9pm);
Bootsie LeFaris, Lexington Banks, Pattaya Hart & Marti Gould Cummings (11pm)
HUSH: “Tournament of Champions” drag competition hosted by Janae SaisQuoi with judges Thotyssey & FiFi DuBois (9:30pm);
“Commando” feat. DJ Jon Ali (11pm)
RITZ: Asia Monroe, Hibiscus, Lady Celestina & BaeJing (9pm);
“College Wednesdays” feat. DJ Steve Sidewalk & Lady Celestina (10pm)
THE SPOT: Brenda Dharling (10pm)
VERS: TBA

MIDTOWN EAST / GRAMERCY / FLATIRON

LIPS: “Twisted Broadway” feat. Heidi Haux with Chandilier, Lauren Ordair & Shiny Penny (8pm)

CHELSEA

BOXERS CHELSEA: Bingo feat. Kamilla Kockman (7pm)
BARRACUDA: Petti Cash (7pm);
Holly Box-Springs, Egypt & Yasmin Delano (10pm)
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM: Grace Jones (8pm)
EAGLE NYC: “Jockstrap Wednesday” (10pm)
REBAR: Zeta Jones (10:30pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

PLAYHOUSE: Julie J & Hanukah Lewinsky (7pm);
Lagoona Bloo, Castrata & Essence (9pm)
STONEWALL: Drag Me to Dinner viewing party hosted by Selma Nilla (7pm);
“Piano Bar” (9pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: Karaoke (8pm)
PIECES: Busted (8pm);
Izzy Uncut & Miss Ogeny (10:30pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] Bingo feat. Holly Dae & Cherry Poppins (9pm);
[upstairs] pianist Chris Blacker (11pm);
PAUL’S CASABLANCA: “Paul’s Dolls” hosted by Linux (10pm)
DUPLEX: Maxi Padding (10:30pm)
ROCKBAR: TBA

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Ariana & The Rose (7pm)
NOWHERE: Beer blast (9pm)
PHOENIX: Karaoke hosted by Corma Kelley (10pm)

TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

CAULDRON: Karaoke hosted by Daphne Always (9pm)

BROOKLYN

C’MON EVERYBODY: Essa Noche & Serena Tea (7pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Midnight Agony” (7pm)
STARR BAR: “Flossy Follies” feat. Stella Nova, Sultry Saturn, Fortune Cookie, Mizzaddy, Sideshow Scandal & Queen SanTana (9pm)
SOMEDAY: Nancy NoGood with Lena Horné & Gina Tonic (9pm)
MACRI PARK: Karaoke hosted by DJ Jen Urban (9pm)
ONYX ROOM: “Nasty Wednesday” (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: Trivia feat. Alotta McGriddles (9pm);
Devo Monique & Mocha Lite with Victoria Holiday, Vena Cava & Trouble (11pm)
ROSEMONT: Ginger Von Snap with Sorayah D (10pm)
THE WOODS: “Misster” feat. DJs Amber Valentine, Roze Royze & FunkyReggaeHouseParty (10pm)

QUEENS

ALBATROSS: Avant Garbage (5pm)
TRUE COLORS: Bingo feat. Sophya Medina (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: BaeJing, Shia Ho & Angel Au (7pm)
DEEP END: Trivia (7pm)
BARONESS: Trivia feat. Gigi Deetz & Pussy Willow (7pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (8pm)
KWEEN: Karaoke hosted by Evita Loca (9pm)
ICON: Freeda Kulo (10pm)

FIRE ISLAND

ICE PALACE: “Wine & Shes” happy hour (5pm);
Ken Braun’s “Whip It Out Wednesdays” (10pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Bingo feat. Michelle Dowdy (8pm)
BLUE WHALE: Bingo feat. Bubbles D’Boob (8pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: Karaoke hosted by Kanga Roo (10pm)

WESTCHESTER

WOLF & WARRIOR: Bingo feat. Rhoda Rollins Stone (6:30pm)

NEW JERSEY

SALTY’S BEACH BAR: Bingo feat. E. Licksher (8pm)
SIX 26: Karaoke hosted by Kia Karr (8pm)
FEATHERS: DJ Alex Mendez (8pm)
JIMMY’S: Miss Juice, Chrissy Fabs, Mora Monae & Elizabeth New Jersey (8pm)
GEORGIES: Karaoke (9pm)
PARADISE: TBA

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Tuesday (5.30.2023)

TUESDAY (5.30.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)
TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

54 BELOW: Marilyn Mae (5:30pm)
SEAMORE’S @ URBANSPACEW52: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict with Carson Kressley (6:30pm)
THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Chelsea Piers (6:30pm);
“Stage Fright” feat. Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm)
GREEN ROOM 42: Lady Bunny: Don’t Bring the Kids (7pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)
BOXERS HK: WorshipHer & Wesley (9pm)
HUSH: Open stage hosted by Maddelynn Hatter (9pm)
HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura with Mocha Lite (10pm)
VERS: Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm)
RISE: Karaoke hosted by Emily McNamara (10pm)
RITZ: “Papito” feat. DJ Alex Mendez (10pm)
INDUSTRY: Egypt & Yasmin Delano (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm)
LIPS: Karaoke hosted by Blackie O (7pm)

CHELSEA

CITY WINERY NYC: Sandra Bernhard: Spring Affair (6pm)
REBAR: Drink & Draw (7pm)
BOXERS: Karaoke hosted by Kia Karr (8pm)
BARRACUDA: Chelsea Piers (10pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Susanne Bartsch’s “On Top” feat. DJs Aquaria, P_A_T & Boyyyish (10pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

ROCKBAR:
PIECES: Kiki Ball-Change & Castrata (8pm);
Boudoir LeFleur with Tiffany Anne Coke (10pm)
STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] “Curtains Up” feat. Jada Valenciaga (9pm);
[downstairs] DJ Michael Wilson with Jasmin Van Wales (11pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Chris Blacker (11pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Ruby Roo & Petti Cash (10pm);
Drag Me to Dinner viewing party feat. Kiki Ball-Change & Thorgy Thor (midnight)
DUPLEX: Pink Pancake (10:30pm)
CUBBYHOLE: Lux Bones (11pm)

EAST VILLAGE

CLUB CUMMING: Brini Maxwell (6pm)
PHOENIX: “C.U.N.T.” feat. Serena Rose (8pm)
ARLENE’S GROCERY: Allie Saint Surreal & Dominant Jeane with Muscles Monty, Nikita Petrovna & Obsidian Absurd (8pm)
PANGEA: Coby Koehl (9:30pm)
NOWHERE: TBA

LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

CAULDRON: Hibiscus (7pm)

BROOKLYN

ROSEMONT: “Bruise” (8pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: “Discography: Lana Del Rey” feat. Nicky O & DJ Jo Disco with Chase Runaway, Lana Del Trey, Shia Ho & Blue (9pm)
GOOD JUDY: Pianist Ben Easton (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: Karaoke hosted by Katie Ell (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ dance party (10pm)

QUEENS

FRIENDS TAVERN: Karaoke (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Trivia feat. Petti Cash & Elise Navy-Dad (7pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (8pm)
ALBATROSS: Boxa Crayonz, Harriet Tugsmen & Koko Momo with Ivory Snow (9pm)
KWEEN: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (9pm)
ICON: Sherry Poppins (10pm)

LONG ISLAND

DUBLIN DECK: Bingo feat. Bella Noche (6:30pm)

FIRE ISLAND

ICE PALACE: “Yappy Hour” (4pm)
BLUE WHALE: DJ JCLEF & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm)
PINES PAVILION: Bootsie LeFaris with Stasi (10pm)

WESTCHESTER

GUAPO: Kitty Ka’Boodlez & Sasha Renee (7pm)

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: Bingo feat. Jolina Jasmine & Mancie Mandell (9pm)
FEATHERS: Bingo feat. Nickie Love (10pm)
GEORGIE’S: Gogo boys & DJ Mick Hale (10pm)

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On Point With: Josh Lumsden

Known for his soaring vocals and sexy sci-fi fashions and visuals, Josh Lumsden has just gooped us all with a brand new debut EP.

Thotyssey: Hello Josh! It’s been an exciting weekend for you: your debut EP SCION was just released and everyone’s abuzz! How amazing is it to finally have folks listening to this new music you’ve been tinkering with this whole time?

Josh Lumsden: It’s been pretty major! I’ve been working on these tracks since like forever, and it’s kind of a relief to finally have them out for everyone to experience. People listening and receiving the music has just been the cherry on top!

I would describe this collection as a sort of space age-gothy-pop-house-R&B vibe, if that’s a thing lol! One can tell that you have a lot of unique influences to your sound.

That is kind of the best description of the EP I’ve ever heard! You get it! Yeah, I kind of wanted it to be a collection of all of my favorite genres. Sonically, it’s a hot mess with no consistency… but if you’re in for the ride, then you’ll get what I’m trying to do! I thought it’d be a great introduction to who I am.

It’s perfect; there’s something for every mood! One fun single, “Energy,” features vocals from RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly.

I still kind of pinch myself about it; I had been a fan of hers for years. I had a demo of “Energy,” and randomly found her email and just sent it over to her. I was grocery shopping with my partner when she responded saying she’d love to do a verse; I kind of dropped everything and showed my partner–and even the cashier, lol! I will say that she was one of the sweetest, most talented, and hardest working queens I’ve met.

You also have some great videos out for some of the singles already, specifically “Right Here” and “Wanna Have Fun.” And there’s a bunch of vibrant videos to watch from some of your previous musical outings as well! Are you very hands on with those visuals?

Not really, I have a team for that. Lol, just kidding! I direct and edit my music videos. “Right Here” and “Wanna Have Fun” were both made with just a two person crew: me directing, and a camera operator. I’ve been that girl before who’s been on set with, like, a million people with previous musical outings, and always thought “what are they doing that I can learn?” It’s very liberating having full creative control over everything, but it’s also pretty manic! I can be a little bit of a control freak. I feel visuals are a very important part of the musical experience.

I understand that you’re from Texas.

Yes, I am! I was born and raised in Austin.

And are were always musical?

I am classically trained in music; I grew up playing piano and drums. I taught myself how to sing from listening to Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Marina!

The masters! Did you always envision that you were gonna be making your own music, or be some form of entertainer?

I mean, kind of. I’m not gonna lie and say something about how this just “fell upon me.” I’ve had such a romantic relationship with music since I can remember, and always wanted to create art that could be appreciated. I’ve also been really intrigued with fame culture, and how musical artists can shift the landscape. It’s fascinating!

What brought you to New York?

I had visited a year before I officially moved; the vibes, the scene, the queerness, there’s everything for everybody. It’s exhilarating. I might say something a little controversial, but transplants make NYC what it is. The people who leave it all behind to move here and hit the ground running are what keeps NYC alive.

You also have these very cutting edge, futuristic sexy and fashionable looks in your videos, photo spreads and live shows. Do you work with specific designers and stylists for that look?

I typically style my own videos and shows, but I always reach out to up-and-coming designers who I’m obsessed with. Right now, I’m loving everything SKNDLSS, a Chicago / NYC designer who specializes in chain fashion, is doing right now. I’ve also recently worked with SSIK Designs, who is so huge in NYC nightlife right now. Every fashion collab has been such an honor!

So, what are the joys and challenges of being an indie music artist?

Challenges I would say is looking at the other artists and comparing “success.” It’s awful–I’m constantly telling myself “you don’t even know these people, how does this even effect you?” Everyone’s on their own journey; more power to you if you’re getting your message out there! Joys are just everything else. Creating art is just so fulfilling and exciting. Making something c*nty and gaggy is why we’re all here, right?

I got to see you perform some time ago for Thotyssey’s “Night of 5000 Thots” anniversary showcase, back when you were part of a musical trio n0t listed alongside Kayvon Zand and Leo Henry… it was a true showstopper! You three put out some great singles and videos in short time. It seems you’re all on very different paths now; could a reunion ever happen?

Those are my sisters, and I will always love them. It’s a tale as old as time; when there’s three divas, there will be three stories. We all are wanting to share our own story. Leo just put out an amazing EP, which I vocal engineered! We drank wine and [worked on] that EP of hers once a week! Kayvon is deep diving into his Iranian culture, and it’s been beautiful! I’m so happy for both of them. I think individual artistic expression is so important – I don’t know if we’ll “reunite”, but we will always love and support each other! This story is kinda boring, how funny would it be if I had a shady story about a nasty falling out!?

I’m holding out for the sequel! You just performed at Katch Astoria about a week ago, how did that go?

Omg, that show was wild. It was a Latin LBGTQIA+ party that hosted me–emphasis on the L! It was amazing, the girlies had their life, as far as I know! I have been ending my shows covered in blood; people loved taking pictures with me and rubbing it on themselves!

We love theater! I see that on June 16, you’ll be part of a great lineup for a Pride showcase at Trans-Pecos in Ridgewood: “Out the Closet.”

I am so exited for this! I have an insane set lined up. Gab Rydelle, who organized the whole thing, is an icon, and I’m honored to be a part of it. My shows feel somewhat of a fusion of live singing and performance art. I also want to shout out KITTYPOOL, an event organized by amazing people that gave me my “live music” debut. That show was amazing, which opened the doors to every show after. I’m kinda in my Lady Gaga IKEA parking lot performance era. IFKYK.

Amazing! What else is in the works?

I’ve been working on the “Waiting” music video (which will be major) as well as my new album! I will always be writing new music, lol. I hope to soon be featured in the next “Night of 1000 Thots!”

I think that can be arranged! Lastly, what are you listening to these days?

I’m listening to a lot of Grimes and Rosalia these days! Jim, how about you?

SCION! Thanks, Josh!

Check Thotyssey’s calendar for Josh Lumsden’s upcoming appearances, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Download and stream his music here.

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Monday (5.29.2023)

MONDAY (5.29.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)
TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

54 BELOW: Marilyn Mae (5:30pm)
BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm)
HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);
Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm)
VERS: Kiki Ball-Change (8pm);
Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm)
THE SPOT: Evita Loca (10pm)
RISE: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Pissi Myles (10:30pm)
FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys (10:30pm)
INDUSTRY: Hibiscus & Inita D (11pm)
RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Jovanotti (11pm)
HUSH: TBA

CHELSEA

REBAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (9pm)
BARRACUDA: Izzy Uncut (10pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: TBA

WEST VILLAGE

MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Dan Daly (6pm);
[downstairs] Tiffany Anne Coke-Hart & Clarice Hart (10pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Kenny Allan Smith (11pm)
PIECES: Janelle No. 5, Beaujangless & Mo’Riah (8pm);
“Drag Wars” competition hosted by Shequida (10pm)
STONEWALL: [downstairs] Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm);
[upstairs] Chauncey Dandridge’s “Freak-Out” feat. The Debbie-Donnas, Adam Sarette, Baseuite, Candy Samples, Evan Laurence, Justice LaBrave, T-Boy & Moonfire Tower (8pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Catrina Lovelace & Lola Michele-Kiki (9pm)
DUPLEX: Elise Navy-Dad (10pm)
ROCKBAR: TBA

EAST VILLAGE

NOWHERE: “Macho Mondays” feat. gogo boys & DJ Ryko (8pm)
CLUB CUMMING: Lance Horne (10pm)

BROOKLYN

ROSEMONT: “U Host” standup comedy (7pm);
Karaoke hosted by Julia (9pm)
GOOD JUDY: Bingo at MissMa’amShe (8pm)
HOLLER: Bingo feat. Whendy Whaxwood (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: “Madd Mondays” open stage hosted by Blue with DJ Boyish Charm (10pm)
HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY: Game night & bingo feat. Miss Bussy (10pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: “OTA” ballroom event hosted by Leggoh JoVera (11pm)

QUEENS

KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Marti Gould Cummings (1pm);
Game night feat. Janae SaisQuoi (9pm)
ALBATROSS: Karaoke (9pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Bingo (6pm)
TRUE COLORS: Bingo (8pm)
ICON: Misty Mountains (8pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: DJ 2Face (4pm)
ICE PALACE: Bingo feat. Ariel Sinclair (5pm);
Ben Cameron’s “Broadway Sessions feat. Michelle Dowdy & more (7pm);
Busted (9pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Alex Lauterstein (7pm)
PINES PAVILION: Pixie Aventura (10pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Boudoir LeFleur, Kimmi Moore, Kamilla Kockman & Nick Gaga (10pm)

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: “Drag Wars: hosted by Cee’mour Cox (11pm)

New episode of Thotyssey NYC & Red Eye Radio’s exclusive nightlife gossip / news podcast “Thotlight” hosted by Jim Silvestri & Freddie Cosmo out now, available on all major streaming platforms!

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Podcast: Ty Sunderland, Demon Twink Slayer

Thotyssey’s Jim Silvestri and co-host Freddie Cosmo present a weekly podcast taped live at Red NY discussing NYC queer nightlife news and gossip, featuring a new interview with a dynamic insider each week.

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Jim and Freddie give some important updates re: Red Eye & The Ice Palace, and hail the Gay Start of Summer. They also catch us up on a recent Lavinia Draper show and Bob the Drag Queen’s stealthy return to NYC.

Then, al-star DJ & producer Ty Sunderland is in the Thot Seat! Ty dishes on his roots as a Florida Man, his black and white fashionz, partying with Natasha Bedingfield, giving Aquaria DJ tips, dealing with “demon twink” energy, the challenges of post-lockdown nightlife, high seas hyjinx , being the official remixer of a pop icon, “bartending” on Watch What Happens Live with Kylie, upcoming gigs including Pride and two cities in one night, and more!

In the news: another NYC “roofie” victim has come forward; the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are honored, then dishonored, then re-honored by the L.A. Dodgers; the Grand Marshals of NYC Pride are announced; Google shares the most closeted U.S. state; RIP the legendary Tina Turner and beloved local gogo star and photographer Vinny Vega.

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Sunday (5.28.2023)

SUNDAY (5.28.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)
SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon)
SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs brunch (noon & 3:30pm)
RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (1pm)
Chicky Gorgina & Reese Havoc (10:30pm)
TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch feat. Inita D & Tina Twirler (1pm)
THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Lexington Banks & Kizha Carr (1pm);
Michelle Dowdy & Yasuhiko Fukuoka host open stage (9pm)
VERS: Brunch (2pm)
HASWELL GREEN’S: Bingo brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)
HARDWARE: Harriet Tugsmen & Chola Spears (4pm);
Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (7pm);
Izzy Uncut & Janelle No. 5 (10pm);
Missleidy Rodriguez & Virginia Thicc (11pm)
BOXERS HK: WorshipHer & Wesley (6pm); DJ Nandi & shows by Olivia Lux, plus hosts Janelle No. 5, Angel, Joshua Jase, Christian Alvero, Maxxx Tsunami, Julie J & Mariyea (10pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Waly Verdun (6pm)
CIRCLE LINE: “Tiki Disco” feat. DJs Eli Escobar, Andy Pry & Lloyd (6pm);
Ladyfag’s “Battle Hymn Boat Party” feat. DJs Michael Magnan & William Francis (6pm)
HUSH: Nani Tsunami, Janae SaisQuoi & Charlie Wo (9pm);
DJ Stiletto (11pm)
RITZ: DJ Jovanotti (10pm)
FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys (10:30pm)
INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

LIPS: Brunch feat. Ginger Snap & more (noon);
“Sunday Divas” feat. Morgan Royel & the Lips queens (5pm)

CHELSEA

STELLA 34 @ MACY’S: Brunch feat. Shuga Cain with Jade Jolie, Pattaya Hart & more (11:45am)
COOPER’S: Brunch feat. Strawberry Fields (noon)
BOXERS CHEL SEA: “Free Pool Sundays” (1pm)
PASTA BY HUDSON: Brunch feat. Zelina Duval with Angelique Imperious, Alexa DuMont & DaQueen (2pm)
EAGLE NYC: Rooftop beer blast (5pm);
DJs Mitch Ferrino & Seth Breezy (10pm)
REBAR: Jazz feat. Richard Cortez (5pm);
Adriana Trenta (8:30pm)
BARRACUDA: Pixie Aventura (10pm)
RUMI: Ladyfag’s “Battle Hymn” feat. DJs Vicki Powell & Tedd Patterson (10pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Brunch feat. Essa Noche (2pm)

*[PLAYTHINGZ @ Playhouse Sundays 3-7pm]*

WEST VILLAGE

PLAYHOUSE: Thotyssey & Phil Chanel’s “Playthingz” feat. Nani Tsunami with A’Nylah The Doll, Milan Garçon, Pink Pancake & VJ OhRicky (3pm);
“Showtunes in the City” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & VJ OhRicky (7pm)
ROCKBAR: DJ Steven Cunningham (4pm)
PIECES: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (4pm);
Lexington Banks & Dev Doee (9pm);
SPUNK gogo boys & Holly Dae (10pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] DJ Greg Scarnici & host Robin Byrd (4pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Dan Daly (5pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Kenny Allan Smith (10pm);
[downstairs] FiFi DuBois (11pm)
STONEWALL: Oliver Herface, Myster E. Mel Kiki & Xaddy Addy (7pm);
“Invasion” feat. Cissy Walken with FiFi DuBois & Kristy Blaze (10pm)
TY’S: “Video Sundays” hosted by Julian Ledezma (8pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ dance party (8pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Drink & draw (5pm)
MARY O’S: Bingo feat. Katrina Slippery Slide (6pm)
ARLENE’S GROCERY: “David Bowie: Aladdin Sane 50 Anniversary” feat. Michael T & Greko (8pm)
COCK: “Sloppy Sundays” (10pm)
NOWHERE: DJ dance party (10pm)
PHOENIX: TBA

TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / LOWER MANHATTAN

TORO LOCO: Brunch feat. Jessica Rose & Frida Cox (12:30pm)

BROOKLYN

74 WYTHE: Ric Sena’s “Sunrise” feat. DJs Rick Braile & Rodolfo Bravat (noon)
SALLY ROOTS: Brunch feat. Atomic Annie, Mr. E Minx & Nxthing (1pm)
DROMEDARY: Brunch feat. Emi Grate & Nancy NoGood (2pm)
UNDER THE K BRIDGE: “KUNA: Summer of Love” (3pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: Ty Sunderland’s “Ty Tea” feat. DJs Boyyyish & Erik Izquierdo (3pm);
“Vaccine-O-Licious” hosted by Stella D’oro & Jahlisa A. Ross with DJ JCLEF plus guest performances by Jiggly Caliente, Jayse Vegas & Adrena Lin (6pm)
THE EXLEY: DJ Gant Johnson (4pm)
GOOD JUDY: “Weekend Cookout” feat. DJ Michael St. Cloud (5pm);
Mocha Lite with Misty Meaner (8pm)
METROPOLITAN: BBQ feat. Merrie Cherry & Nicky O (5pm);
Mocha Lite with Misty Meaner & Boxa Crayonz (10pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Sunday Night Fever” (7pm)
NICKY’S UNISEX: “SunGay” (7pm)
SECRET POUR: Bingo feat. Novaczar (7:30pm)
CONEY ISLAND BREWERY: Dreama Belle with Lyra Vega & Robert Garcia (7pm)
CANTINA: Vampy Von Thickums Galore with Kekoa, Toxic Waste, Manhattan Whiskey Brown and DJ Piper (8pm)
ROSEMONT: Bingo feat. Glace Chase (8pm);
Devo Monique & Vena Cava with DJ BaeJing (10pm)
MACRI PARK: Julie J with Mariyea (10pm)
HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY: Crystal Hart (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ dance party (10pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: Zavaleta hosts “BitchFest” competition (10:30pm)

QUEENS

FRESCO’S CANTINA: Brunch feat. Essence & Roqué (noon)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Brunch feat. Hibiscus & Catrina Lovelace (noon)
DITTY: Brunch feat. Angela Mansberry with Mx. LeStrange (1pm)
KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Hassan (1pm);
Dance party (7pm)
HUNTRESS: Bingo brunch feat. Gigi Deetz & Pussy Willow (2pm)
KNOCKDOWN CENTER: Benny Soto’s “718 Sessions” feat. DJ Danny Krivit (3pm);
“Horse Meat Disco” feat. DJs Jellybean Benitez & Tommy Hart (10pm)
ALBATROSS: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (4pm);
Sherry Poppins (11pm)
ICON: Tea dance (4pm)
DEEP END: Karaoke (7pm)
ALIBI: Robert Garcia & DJ Senerio with Diamante Habibi (8pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (8pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (9pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (9pm)

STATEN ISLAND

CARGO CAFE: Brunch feat. Lala Wiggy (noon)

LONG ISLAND

LASAGNA RISTORANTE: Brunch feat. AndrogyNY with DJ Susan Levine (noon)
RIPTIDES: Brunch feat. Ivy Stalls & Syn (noon)
MOLTO VINO: Bingo feat. LaBelle & Bella Noche (5pm)

FIRE ISLAND

CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Brunch feat. Tammy Spanx (1pm);
Brie Bordeaux & Yasmin Delano (4pm);
DJ Susan Levine (6pm);
Boudoir LeFleur, Kimmi Moore, Kamilla Kockman & Nick Gaga (10pm);
DJ Stacy (11pm)
ICE PALACE: “Sal Piro Day” memorial (noon);
“Sal Piro Day – giant ‘Time Warp’ for Sal” (1pm);
Brenda Dharling & Ariel Sinclair (2pm);
DJ Ana Matronic (4pm);
“Sal Piro Day” screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show (9pm)
BLUE WHALE: DJ Twisted Dee (4pm)
PINES POOL DECK: DJ Kitty Glitter (7pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Billy Carroll (7pm)
CHERRY GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE: “48th Annual Homecoming Queen” (7pm)
PAVILION: Occupy The Disco (11pm)

WESTCHESTER

BIRDSALL HOUSE: Dotty Spartans (7:30pm)

NEW JERSEY

GEORGIE’S: Brunch feat. Divinity Banks (noon)
SIX 26: Brunch (1pm);
DJ dance party (9pm)
PARADISE: DJ Mike Cruz with Octavia Anyae, Jolina Jasmine & Axel Andrews (5pm);
DJ Steve Sidewalk (9pm)
METLIFE STADIUM: Taylor Swift (6:30pm)
CLUB MANDALA: “Ritmo Latino” (9pm)

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Saturday (5.27.2023)

SATURDAY (5.27.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm)
181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad (6pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)
TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm)
SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)
THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (12:30pm & 2:30pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (12:30pm & 2:30pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch feat. Janae SaisQuoi & Wesley (2pm)
HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)
SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs drag brunch / dinner / late show (2pm, 5:30pm & 8:30pm)
VERS: Brunch feat. Sorayah D. with Dev Doee & Zenobia (2pm);
Underwear party feat. DJs VELEZ&PARADA (10pm)
HARDWARE: Jacklynn Hyde & Petti Cash (4pm);
Brie Bordeaux & Stasi (8pm);
DJ 2Face with Lexington Banks (10pm)
54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (5:30pm)
RITZ: Roxie Chanel with Gigi Cutina (9pm);
DJs Eric Abobo & Justin with Kristy Blaze & Nick Gaga (11pm)
HUSH: Lagoona Bloo, Peachez & Castrata (9pm);
DJs Nandi (11pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Sorry I’m Late & Zeta Jones (10pm)
INDUSTRY: DJ Max Rodriguez with Chelsea Piers (10pm)
BOXERS HK: Mariyea & Julie J (10pm);
DJ dance party (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON

CORNERSTONE: Brunch feat. Vivian Gabor (noon)
LIPS: Dinner shows feat. Ariel Sinclair & more (6pm)
UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Piano bar (8pm)

CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS

STELLA 34 & MACY’S: Brunch feat. Shuga Cain with Jade Jolie, Pattaya Hart & more (11:45am)
BARRACUDA: “Star Trek Variety Show” feat. Heather Wood, Flippe Kikee, Godiva Romance, Kailee Rose & Kekoa with DJ Cameron Cole (6pm);
DJ David Scott (10pm)
RACKET NYC: “Masterbeat” feat. Deep Influence (10pm)
REBAR: “FUQBOI” feat. DJ Susan Levine & AndrogyNY (10pm)
EAGLE NYC: DJs Kevin Anthony & James Andersen (10pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Alex Mendez (11pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Brunch feat. Nicky O with Julie J (2pm)

WEST VILLAGE

ROCKBAR: “Arcade” game night hosted by Shane Cherry (3pm);
“Travesura” feat. DJ Chiki (10pm)
PIECES: Heidi Haux (4pm);
Bootsie LeFaris (11pm & 1am)
PLAYHOUSE: Chicky Gorgina (5pm);
Izzy Uncut & Holly Box-Springs (7pm);
DJ Jon Ali & Skye Walker (10pm)
MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Bill Goffi (7pm);
[downstairs] SPUNK gogo boys with Holly Dae & DJ David Michael (11pm)
STONEWALL: Ari Kiki with Flippe Kikee (8pm);
DJ Dance party feat. Prada G. Major (10pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs 32LVS & Mary Mac (10pm)

EAST VILLAGE / SOHO

SIDNEY’S FIVE: Brunch feat. Sasha Shook with Saint Nova & Shia Ho (1pm)
CLUB CUMMING: DJ Bright Light Bright Light (4pm);
Yasmeen Kennedy with Daniella Darling, Lady Doll Heirs, Maxxx Tsunami, Takita Limon & Luna Sea (8pm);
DJs John John & Darren Dryden (10pm)
BEAUTY BAR: DJs Michael T & Twig the Wonderkid (10pm)
NOWHERE: Double Headed Disco (10pm)
COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
PHOENIX: TBA

BROOKLYN

DROMEDARY: Brunch feat. MAUVE, Evangeline & Maxxx Pleasure (2pm)
UNDER THE K BRIDGE: House of Yes presents “Distrikt: Summer of Love” (3pm)
ROSEMONT: “Rosemart” (3pm);
“Fake Nudes” feat. DJs P_A_T, ARRA & Blue Rose Royalty (10pm)
METROPOLITAN: DJ Knox S (6pm);
Janelle No. 5’s “Dial 559” feat. Pinche & Minty Fresh plus DJs Ickarus & Lady Simon (10pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Circus” (7pm);
“Cirque Nouveau” (10pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: “Fagtasia” feat. Baby Love with Fabiana, Untitled Queen, Julie J & The Blair Bitch (7pm);
“Booty Slap” feat. Cholula Lemon with Miz Jade & DJ CarlosKilledIt (10pm)
LITTLEFIELD: Switch n’ Play with ShowPonii & Dev Doee (8pm)
GOOD JUDY: Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
MACRI PARK: DJ Stig & Victoria Holiday with Vena Cava & Merrie Cherry (10pm)
PARAGON: DJs Mike Servito, TT, Junior M, Nymed, P.leone & Cranks (10pm)
ONYX ROOM: DJ Rich Medina (10pm)
REBECCA’S: “Scandalo NYC” feat. DJs LO.KO.NO and Peter Striga (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ dance party (10pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL / 9BN / THE WELL: Luis Fernando & Nick Laughlin’s “HER” feat. Kylie Sonique Love (10pm);
Joe Roszak & Antonio Cedeno’s “Action” feat. DJ Jackinsky (10pm);
Nicky O’s Jessie Ware tribute show feat. Julie J, Shia Ho, Mr, E. Minx, Vidana, Hanukah Lewinsky, C’etait BonTemps, Trouble, Boyish Charm, Rayne, DJ Jo Disco & more (10pm)
ALPHAVILLE: “Delusions” feat. Ruby Tuesday, X-Emma, Freeda Blackman, Phoebe Bing Bong & Avery Badgirl (11pm)
PUBLIC RECORDS: DJ Eli Escobar (11pm)

QUEENS

HIGHWATER: Brunch feat. Avant Garbage (11am)
KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Boxa Crayonz (1pm & 3pm);
DJ Freeda Kulo (9pm)
ICON: Avant Garbage (3pm);
Catrina Lovelace (10pm)
ALBATROSS: Chola Spears with Jayse Vegas (7pm)
Petti Cash (10pm);
DJ Lindsay (midnight)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
TRUE COLORS: DJ X (10pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: DJ Slavito (10pm)
TRANS-PECOS: “Critical Hit” feat. DJs Sp3cial K, Soo Intoit, Tailz, DollNextDoor & Thank You (11pm)

LONG ISLAND

GOVERNOR’S COMEDY CLUB: Dorothy & Sophia starring Tom Catt & Toni Homeperm (8pm)
BREWSA BREWING CO: Bingo feat. Bella Noche (8pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: Brunch feat. Bubbles D’Boob & Egypt (noon);
DJ Tony YNot (4pm)
ICE PALACE: Brenda Dharling & Cherry Poppins (2pm):
Benefit for Red Door hosted by Ginger Snap & Wanda Sykes (4pm);
Dina Martina (9pm);
DJ Conner Curnick (10pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Brunch feat. Inita D (2pm);
Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore (4pm);
DJ Tanco (6pm);
DJ Stacy (10pm)
PINES POOL DECK: DJ Twisted Dee (7pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Steven Oliveri (7pm);
DJ Kitty Glitter (10pm)
ISLAND BREEZE: Champagne Bubbles with Zelina Duval (10pm)
PINES PAVILION: DJ Ty Sunderland (11pm)

NEW JERSEY

SIX26: Brunch feat. Ariel Versace with Tequila & Memphis Divine (2pm)
METLIFE STADIUM: Taylor Swift (6:30pm)
GEORGIE’S: Karaoke (9pm)
PARADISE: DJ Mike Cruz (10pm)
FEATHERS: DJs John Rizzo & Lady Tita (11pm)

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Friday (5.26.2023)

FRIDAY (5.26.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)
SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)
TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);
Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (5:30pm)
THE DICKENS: Drag Race / Adriana Trenta (8pm)
HARDWARE: Drag Race / Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace (8pm);
Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, DJ Mike Borowski, VinnyGaga & Phil Chanel (10pm)
RISE: Drag Race / Tiffany Anne Coke (8pm);
DJ dance party with Lexington Banks (11pm)
THE SPOT: Drag Race / Skye Walker (8pm);
Kizha Carr, Hibiscus & Egypt (9:30pm);
DJ dance party (11pm)
VERS: Drag Race (8pm);
“NAA-RAK” feat. DJ Yes It’s Yong (10pm)
INDUSTRY: Drag Race / Brenda Dharling (8pm);
DJ Nesto with Brenda Dharling (11pm)
HUSH: Drag Race / Bianca Star (8pm);
Pietra Parker, Fonda Koxx & Natalie Carrera (9pm);
Papito Suave’s “NSFW” feat. DJs Sir Pig, Ickarus, June Weimar & Roman Sensation (10pm)
RITZ: Drag Race / Holly Dae (8pm);
“Open Call” drag competition hosted by ~~Holly Dae~~ Stasi (9pm);
DJs Xavier Mazara & Mikey Mo with Nick Gaga & Stasi (10pm)
BOXERS HK: Dev Doee, Mo’Riah & Lana Ja’Rae (9pm);
“LatinX Fridays” (11pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Wally Verdun (10pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Paddy on the Piano (4pm)
LIPS: “Glitz & Glamour” dinner shows feat. Ariel Sinclair & more (5pm)
TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm)

CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS

GYM BAR: Drag Race / Ari Kiki (8pm);
Karaoke hosted by Ari Kiki (9pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Eric Abobo (9pm);
DJ dance party (11pm)
REBAR: “Warrior Fridays” feat. DJs Frankie Sharp & Mitch Ferrino (10pm)
EAGLE NYC: DJs Erik Elias & Bram (10pm)
BARRACUDA: “Nouveau Disco – 1st Anniversary” feat. DJ Max Rodriguez with Justin Valentine, Adrena Lin & Egypt (11pm)

WEST VILLAGE

TY’S: Drag Race (8pm)
ROCKBAR: Harriet Tugsmen with Angela Mansberry (8pm);
“Leather & Lace: Bathhaus” feat. Dean Dante & Audrey Phoenix (10pm)
PLAYH OUSE: Drag Race / Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, Nick Gaga & Yasmin Delano (8pm);
DJ 2Face with Essence (10pm)
STONEWALL: Drag Race / Brita Filter (8pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
PIECES: Drag Race / Yuhua Hamasaki (8pm);
Ruby Roo & Brita Filter (11pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs Stacy & Mariko (10pm)
MONSTER: [upstairs] Anthony Fett (11pm);
[downstairs] DJ dance party (11pm)

EAST VILLAGE

PHOENIX: Drag Race / Giardia the Parasite with Lana Del Trey (8pm);
“The Urban Bear: Bear Naked” feat. Alotta McGriddles, Jay Saint, Lanyé Armön & Lacy Stoner with DJ Chauncey Dandridge (10pm)
JOE’S PUB: Marti Cummings: Drugs, Drag & Divorce (9:30pm)
NOWHERE: “FUZZY” feat. DJs Stephin Merritt & Dave Stronger Hughes (10pm)
CLUB CUMMING: DJ dance party (10pm)
COCK: “King Size” (11pm)

LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT / TRIBECA

PRESS ROOM @ ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE: Karaoke hosted by Lala Wiggy (7pm)

BROOKLYN

TAILGATE: Drag Race / Thorgy Thor with Miz Jade & Alotta McGriddles (7pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Circus” (7pm);
“Flashback Fantasy” (10pm)
ENDLESS LIFE: Bingo feat. Svetlana Stoli (8pm)
SANDY JACKS: Drag Race / Victoria Holiday (8pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL / 9BN: Drag Race / Nicky O & Julie J (8pm);
Janelle No. 5’s “Fantasy” feat. DJs Mascari, Coach Chris & Jon Ali with Dev Doee, Mo’Riah & Lana Ja’Rae (10pm);
“The BFF Party” feat. Boyish Charm & Rayne (11pm)
ALL NIGHT SKATE: Drag Race / Crystal Hart (8pm)
SECRET POUR: Drag Race / Novaczar & Elle Rose (8pm);
DJ Jay Essex with Elle Rose (10pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: Drag Race (8pm);
“Chancleta” feat. Beaujangless, Flower Tortilla, Vena Cava with DJs Sadboy and Cisne (10:30pm)
METROPOLITAN: Drag Race / Rify Royalty with Essa Noche (8pm);
“Kimmy” feat. DJ Cameron Cooper, with Zavaleta & Merrie Cherry (10pm)
MACRI PARK: Drag Race / DJ Cameron Cole (8pm);
Robert Garcia with Jayse Vegas, Lyn Brooks, Jay Brooks & DJ Senerio (10pm)
ROSEMONT: Drag Race / Merrie Cherry with Jaymes Mansfield (8pm);
“ZOO” / Dua Lipa single release party feat. DJs Luis Fernando & Jon Ali with Jaymes Mansfield (10pm)
GOOD JUDY: Drag Race / MissMa’amShe & Roqué (8pm);
Blue & Rayne (10pm);
DJ Sean McMahill (11pm)
CONEY ISLAND USA: Nancy NoGood & Zenon TeaVee with MAUVE, Vanity LaVain & Myster E. Mel Kiki (9pm)
PURGATORY: [Unintelligible Screaming’s] birthday showcase feat. Crush Fund, E.MM.3, Datura, HRTGuyGirl, Samara Slaughter, Allie Saint Surreal & Xaddy Addy (9pm)
PARAGON: “Escape” feat. DJs Sliink, Byrell The Great, NIGELTHREETIMES, Jubilee & Sinistarr (10pm)
STARR BAR: ‘Yalla! Prom” (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ Turtle (10pm)
THE BUSH: Dj dance party (10pm)

QUEENS

FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Drag Race / Sherry Poppins & Essence (8pm)
ALBATROSS: Drag Race / Hassan (8pm);
Karaoke hosted by Hassan (9pm)
ICON: Drag Race / Petti Cash (8pm);
DJ dance party feat. Petti Cash (10pm)
DEEP END: Drag Race / Norma Tears & Gem Annai (8pm)
KWEEN: Drag Race (8pm);
DJ dance party (9pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
FRIEND’S TAVERN: Latin party (10pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (10pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: DJ Steve Sidewalk (4pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Bingo feat. Todd Mary & Kenny Woodhouse (4pm);
DJ Drip (6pm);
Kimmi Moore (9pm);
DJ Carlos (10pm)
CHERRY GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE: DJ Greg Scarnici & Robin Byrd (5pm)
ICE PALACE: “The Roulette Game Show” feat. Chicky Gorgina (6pm);
“DWorld Underwear Party” (10pm)
PINES POOL DECK: DJ Steven Oliveri (7pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Twisted Dee (7pm);
DJs Twisted Dee & Ted Bishop Nieves (10pm)
SAND CASTLE: Pianist Dan Daly (8pm)
PINES PAVILION: “Wolfpup: Jockstrap” feat. DJ Josh Meltzer (10pm)

NEW JERSEY

METLIFE STADIUM: Taylor Swift (6:30pm)
SIX 26: Drag Race (8pm);
The Dragon Sisters (9pm)
PARADISE: Drag Race (8pm);
Mancie Mandell, Jiggly Caliente, Bootsie LeFaris, Corazon & Prince (11pm)
FEATHERS: Drag Race (8pm);
Holly Box-Springs (11:30pm)
GEORGIE’S: DJ Tallspeedy (10pm)

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On Point With: DJ Mascari

This sexy Brazilian beatmaker is making it big in NYC and beyond… put your hands up for DJ Mascari!

Thotyssey: Hello DJ Mascari, thanks for chatting today! I see you recently returned from Ft Lauderdale… how did that go?

DJ Mascari: Yes, I returned last Saturday; it was amazing. I had a great time, especially DJing there.

Ft Lauderdale is a nightlife destination, but Florida is going through crazy times! Did you pick up on any of that, or was the vibe all good?

Everything was great. The beach in Fort Lauderdale is beautiful. The weather was great. A little bit hot, but it’s summertime. I went to celebrate my BFF’s birthday and DJing at Eagle.

New York Fashion Week after party was INSANE. 🔥🔥🔥 #nyfw pic.twitter.com/7ZpI5NeAFa
— Mascari ⚜️ (@MascariDJ) February 11, 2023

How long have you been a DJ now?

I learned to play when I was 17 years old, but I started playing as professional when I was around 22 years old… so more then 10 years ago.

Where’s your original hometown, and was music always a big part of your life?

I’m from Brazil. And yes, I grew up with music around. I loved music since I was a kid. I learned to love music because of my parents.

So many great DJs are from Brazil! Where were your first DJ gigs, and what brought you to New York?

I started in a good place–in São Paulo, and I shared [party billing] with big names there. Then I moved to Argentina, and finally USA. New York is considered the capital of the world; I came to NYC looking for new opportunities, and to keep growing with my professional career. I am DJing in great places in NYC.

What’s your favorite kind of music to play in your gigs?

I am glad I’m playing the music that I love: house and tech house music.

You d got some gigs this weekend, starting with Janelle No 5’s “Fantasy” this Friday at 3 Dollar Bill!

Yes. I started to work with Janelle in 2022, and I really love work with her. She’s an amazing person, and incredible professional. And I’m so excited for Friday. It will be wild! Great music and hot people.

And then Saturday you got a gig in Rhode island, right?

Yes. I’m traveling to Rhode Island on Saturday. It’s an open air festival. Super fun! I worked with that team since 2020–they booked me for an EDM Festival in Orlando three weeks ago. It was so much fun.

What else is coming up for you?

Yes. A lot of things happening. I’m getting a lot of opportunities in NYC. I’m happy djing in great places and sharing the both with important names. June is busy. I will celebrate my birthday at Soho Grand Hotel on June 17th. I’m so excited for that. I will play in Fire Island for Pride. And I’m going to Burning Man this year again!

Anything else?

I just want to say thank you to all the people who give me opportunities, and to everyone who supports me in my journey!

Yaz! Okay last question: Kylie’s new song “Padam Padam,” bop or meh?

I love Kylie Minogue. She’s great, I follow her and I love her music. So, bop!

Thanks, Mascari!

Check Thotyssey’s calendar for DJ Mascari’s upcoming appearances, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

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Thursday (5.25.2023)

THURSDAY (5.25.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events.

UPTOWN / BRONX

BROADWAY BAR @ NORDSTROMS: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6pm)
TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm)
SUITE: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN

54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (5:30pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm)
BOXERS HK: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (8pm)
HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix (8pm);
Shequida (11pm)
RITZ: Lanyé Armön & Octavia Anyae (8pm);
Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)
HUSH: Dev Doee, Essence, Stasi & Beaujangless (10pm);
“LECHE” Latin pary feat. DJs Alex Mendez & Efe Ramirez (11pm)
THE SPOT: “Full Throttle” drag competition hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (10:30pm)
RISE: Zeta Jones (11pm)
INDUSTRY: “QUEEN” feat. Holly Dae with Chelsea Piers, FiFi DuBois, Jada Valenciaga & Pattaya Hart (midnight)
VERS: TBA

MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON

LIPS: “Divas Night” dinner shows feat. Jesse Volt & more (5pm)
TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Fred Barton (6pm)
UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Pianist Jordan Wolfe (7pm)

CHELSEA

EAGLE NYC: Slap & Tickle (7pm);
Cadet Kelley’s “Into?” gear night feat. DJ Bobby Duron (10pm)
REBAR: Kareem McJagger’s “Dance Down” feat. Robert Garcia, DJs Brandon D’Lux or Ickarus & Emi Grate (8pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: Victoria Williams, Godiva Romance & Tina Twirler (9pm)
BARRACUDA: “Star Search” drag competition hosted by Kizha Carr (11pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

TY’S: “Fursdays” feat. gogo boy (7pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Corma Kelley (7pm);
Essa Noche, Venus Mystique & Lana Ja’Rae (11pm)
ROCKBAR: Dijoun Thompson’s “Throwback Party” feat. DJ Sugar Jr & Erika Le’Derreon (8pm)
PIECES: Jasmine Rice LaBeija (8pm);
Pissi Myles (10pm)
STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
DUPLEX: Karaoke feat. Chaka Khanvict (10pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] SPUNK & DJ Nicky Boom Box with Brenda Dharling (10pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Lyra Vega (11pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ dance party (10pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Burlesque feat. Tallulah Talons (7pm);
Tim Young (9pm)
PHOENIX: Trivia (8pm);
DJ Boyish Charm (10pm)
VON: Vnyx & Prima Love (9pm)
COCK: DJ Scott Ewalt (10pm)
NOWHERE: TBA

LOWER MANHATTAN / TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

CAULDRON: Bingo with Hibiscus (7pm);
Hibiscus with Catrina Lovelace (9pm)

BROOKLYN

PINKFROG CAFE: Indigo Violet with Peach Bellini, Lucifenaaa, Sweet Baby Corn, Spectra Electra & Sophiella DaVinci (7pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: “Thee Suburbia Ball” feat. Neon Calypso, Marti Gould Cummings, Lena Horné, Maxim, Oliver Herface, Sherry Poppins, Rain Supreme, Sweaty Eddie, Foxy Belle Afriq, Boy Radio, Zenobia, Chartruice, Richard, Ella Fartzgerald, Dean Modah, Klondyke & Zavaleta (8pm);
“Club East” feat. Jiggly Caliente & Shia Ho with Lady Morgana, Prince, Corazon, Angel Au, Felicia Oh & DJ BaeJing (10pm)
THE EXLEY: DJ Gant Johnson (9pm)
MINNIE’S BAR: Bingo feat. JizzaBella (9pm)
PINK METAL: Bingo feat. Miss Bussy & Xaddy Addy (9pm)
FRANKLIN820: Karaoke hosted by Lucia Fuchsia (9pm)
CONEY ISLAND USA: Dreama Belle with Nina Divina & Maddie Crump (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: Devo Monique with Trouble & Zeraiya Yōkø (10pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: DJ Sean McMahill (10pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Thursday” (10pm)
ROSEMONT: Vena Cava & Victoria Holiday (10pm)
THE BUSH: DJ dance party (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: “For the Gworls” (10pm)

QUEENS

TRUE COLORS: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Bingo feat. Inita D (7:30pm);
“Mx. Cantina” pageant hosted by Inita D (10pm)
KWEEN: DJ Culi (8pm)
HIGHWATER: Trivia frat. Avant Garbage & Paulie Popsicle (8pm)
DEEP END: “Smash Thursdays” game night (8pm)
ALEWIFE: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (8pm)
ALBATROSS: Angela Mansberry (9pm)
FRIEND’S TAVERN: “Latin Explosion Thursdays” (10pm)
ICON: Karaoke hosted by Nicole Anadyme (10pm)
NOWADAYS: “BodyHack” feat. ARCHANGEL, Cisne, HEAVY PLEASURE, Naija Couture, Sissy Elliott & Sp3cial K (10pm)

LONG ISLAND

LOCALE: “Patchogue Pride Mixer 2023” hosted by LaBelle (6pm)

FIRE ISLAND

CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Tammy Spanx & Jacklynn Hyde (9pm)
ICE PALACE: Movie night (9:30pm)
PINES PAVILION: Marc MacNamara’s “Play” feat. DJ Jon Ali & Bubbles D’Boob with Jill Zarin, Beaux Banks & Ricky Roman (10:30pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Mike Borowski (11pm)

WESTCHESTER / PUTNAM

HANGOUT CAFE: Rhoda Rollins Stone & Gigi Cutina (8pm)

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: Jonny Castellanos’ “WEPA Thursdays” feat. Aurora Van Wales, Franchesca Rose & Ava Adams (9pm)
SIX 26: “LatinX Thursdays” (10pm)
GEORGIE’S: Tastie & friends (11pm)
FEATHERS: Honey Marie & Kimmy Sumony with Stefani Steel (11:30pm)

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Wednesday (5.24.2023)

WEDNESDAY (5.24.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife.

UPTOWN / BRONX

TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (5:30pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm)
BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm)
HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);
Boudoir LeFleur & Nick Gaga (10pm)
RISE: Vanderpump Rules finale Part 1 viewing party (9pm);
Bootsie LeFaris, Lexington Banks, Pattaya Hart & Marti Gould Cummings (11pm)
HUSH: “Tournament of Champions” drag competition hosted by Janae SaisQuoi with judges Thotyssey & Inita D (9:30pm);
“Commando” feat. DJ Jon Ali (11pm)
VERS: Yasmeen Kennedy with Espi O’Najj, Vanity LaVain & Daniella Darling (10m)
RITZ: “College Wednesdays” feat. DJ Steve Sidewalk & Lady Celestina (10pm)
THE SPOT: Brenda Dharling (10pm)
INDUSTRY: Pixie Aventura & Kizha Carr (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST / GRAMERCY / FLATIRON

LIPS: “Twisted Broadway” feat. Heidi Haux with Chandilier, Lauren Ordair & Shiny Penny (8pm)

CHELSEA

BOXERS CHELSEA: Bingo feat. Kamilla Kockman (7pm)
BARRACUDA: Petti Cash (7pm);
Holly Box-Springs, Egypt & Yasmin Delano (10pm)
EAGLE NYC: “Jockstrap Wednesday” (10pm)
REBAR: Zeta Jones (10:30pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

PLAYHOUSE: Julie J & Hanukah Lewinsky (7pm);
“Polish the Queen” drag competition finale hosted by Octavia Anyae & Novaczar (10pm)
ROCKBAR: Temple Grandé (8pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: Karaoke (8pm)
PIECES: Busted (8pm);
Izzy Uncut & Miss Ogeny (10:30pm)
STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] Bingo feat. Holly Dae & Cherry Poppins (9pm);
[upstairs] pianist Chris Blacker (11pm);
PAUL’S CASABLANCA: “Paul’s Dolls” hosted by Linux (10pm)
DUPLEX: Maxi Padding (10:30pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Ariana & The Rose (7pm)
NOWHERE: Beer blast (9pm)
PHOENIX: Karaoke hosted by Corma Kelley (10pm)

TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

BELLE REVE: Karaoke hosted by Glace Chase (8pm)
CAULDRON: Karaoke hosted by Daphne Always (9pm)

BROOKLYN

HOUSE OF YES: “Hot Mess” drag competition hosted by Zalika Parsons (8pm)
CAFFEINE UNDERGOUND: Screening of John Waters’ Female Trouble (8pm)
SOMEDAY: Nancy NoGood with Anya Back & Bri Joy (9pm)
MACRI PARK: Karaoke hosted by DJ Jen Urban (9pm)
ONYX ROOM: “Nasty Wednesday” (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: Trivia feat. Alotta McGriddles (9pm);
Devo Monique & Mocha Lite with Trouble, Victoria Holiday & Vena Cava (11pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: “In Living Color” feat. Junior Mintt, Just June & Juniper Juicy with Dev Doee, Ella Fartzgerald, Klondyke, Uncle Freak, Voxigma Lo (10pm)
ROSEMONT: Ginger Von Snap with Boxa Crayonz (10pm)
PURGATORY: [Unintelligible Screaming] & Xaddy Addy with Silver Wax Lips (10pm)
THE WOODS: “Misster” feat. DJs Amber Valentine, Malika Green & Remeice (10pm)

QUEENS

ALBATROSS: Avant Garbage (5pm)
TRUE COLORS: Bingo feat. Sophya Medina (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: BaeJing, Shia Ho & Angel Au (7pm)
DEEP END: Trivia (7pm)
BARONESS: Trivia feat. Gigi Deetz & Pussy Willow (7pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (8pm)
KWEEN: Karaoke hosted by Evita Loca (9pm)
ICON: Freeda Kulo (10pm)

FIRE ISLAND

ICE PALACE: “Wine & Shes” happy hour (5pm);
Ken Braun’s “Whip It Out Wednesdays” (10pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Bingo feat. Ethel Furman (8pm)
BLUE WHALE: Bingo feat. Bubbles D’Boob (8pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: Karaoke hosted by Kanga Roo (10pm)

WESTCHESTER

WOLF & WARRIOR: Bingo feat. Rhoda Rollins Stone (6:30pm)

NEW JERSEY

SALTY’S BEACH BAR: Bingo feat. E. Licksher (8pm)
SIX 26: Karaoke hosted by Kia Karr (8pm)
FEATHERS: DJ Alex Mendez (8pm)
GEORGIES: Karaoke (9pm)
PARADISE: TBA

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Tuesday (5.23.2023)

TUESDAY (5.23.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)
TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Chelsea Piers (6:30pm);
“Stage Fright” feat. Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm)
GREEN ROOM 42: Lady Bunny: Don’t Bring the Kids (7pm);
Kyle Motsinger: Dangerously Uncool (9:30pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)
BOXERS HK: WorshipHer & Wesley (9pm)
HUSH: Open stage hosted by Maddelynn Hatter (9pm)
HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura with Mocha Lite (10pm)
VERS: Dev Doee with MissMa’amShe & Takita Limon (10pm)
RISE: Karaoke hosted by Emily McNamara (10pm)
RITZ: “Papito” feat. DJ Alex Mendez (10pm)
INDUSTRY: Egypt & Yasmin Delano (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm)
LIPS: Karaoke hosted by Blackie O (7pm)

CHELSEA

REBAR: Drink & Draw (7pm)
BOXERS: Karaoke hosted by Kia Karr (8pm)
BARRACUDA: Chelsea Piers (10pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Susanne Bartsch’s “On Top” feat. DJs Aquaria, P_A_T & Boyyyish (10pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

ROCKBAR: Darkqwolf’s “Fundies” underwear party feat. DJ Steven Cunningham (7pm)
PIECES: Kiki Ball-Change & Castrata (8pm);
Boudoir LeFleur with Tiffany Anne Coke (10pm)
STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] “Curtains Up” feat. Jada Valenciaga (9pm);
[downstairs] DJ Michael Wilson with Jasmin Van Wales (11pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Chris Blacker (11pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Ruby Roo & Petti Cash (10pm)
DUPLEX: Pink Pancake (10:30pm)
CUBBYHOLE: Nita Squeeze (11pm)

EAST VILLAGE

CLUB CUMMING: Brini Maxwell (6pm)
JOE’S PUB: Jackie Hoffman: It’s Over, Who Has Weed? (9:30pm)
PHOENIX: TBA
NOWHERE: TBA

LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

CAULDRON: Hibiscus (7pm)

BROOKLYN

METROPOLITAN: “Gender Experts Party” trans open mic (7pm);
Karaoke hosted by Katie Ell (10pm)
STARR BAR: “Staci’s Quarter Life Crisis Drag Show” feat. Sitanya Face, Frankie Cyanide, Ann Arky, Paxx Headroom, Lucia Fuchsia, Damien Demise, Oliver Bliss, Mystikuntt, Guen Reign, Songbird Angel Love, Ellis Dee, Chrissy Fabs, Lady Andromeda, Cassie, Frankie, Trash Ketchum (8pm)
HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY: DJ Foster (9pm)
GOOD JUDY: Pianist Ben Easton (9pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ dance party (10pm)
ROSEMONT: TBA

QUEENS

FRIENDS TAVERN: Karaoke (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Trivia feat. Petti Cash & Elise Navy-Dad (7pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (8pm)
ALBATROSS: Nicole Anadyme (9pm)
KWEEN: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (9pm)
ICON: Sherry Poppins (10pm)

LONG ISLAND

MEETBALL PLACE: Bingo feat. Ivy Stalls & Syn (7pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: DJ JCLEF & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm)
PINES PAVILION: Bootsie LeFaris with Lexington Banks (10pm)

WESTCHESTER

GUAPO: Kitty Ka’Boodlez & Sasha Renee (7pm)

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: Bingo feat. Jolina Jasmine & Mancie Mandell (9pm)
FEATHERS: Bingo feat. Nickie Love (10pm)
GEORGIE’S: Gogo boys & DJ Mick Hale (10pm)

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On Point With: Elle Rose

Now captivating audiences with glamor, style and humor, this young queen’s paying it forward after drag saved her life. Don’t forget to stop and see Elle Rose before she gets too famous! [Cover photo: Johnny Pozzi]

Thotyssey: Hello Elle, thanks for chatting with us today! So how is your May so far?

Elle Rose: Hi babes! My May has been good and busy, just how I like it. Besides the wild up and down weather, May has been so gorge to me!

Yes, wild stuff! So how long have you been doing drag now?

My two year anniversary is next month in June!

Congrats! Where are you from originally, and were performance and art always in your life?

I’m originally from St Louis, Missouri and have been living in the city now for six years! Performance was not a part of my life prior to drag, actually; I was always an artist and creative, though. I started my career off at 15 years old as a wardrobe stylist and runway producer. Eventually I moved into beauty, doing hair and makeup for big companies, freelance, editorial and runway! Creativity has always been a part of who I was / am. I couldn’t have survived without the arts and creativity.

I’m guessing that background gave you an important foundation in your drag today… or is drag hair and styling completely different from what you were trained in?

Having a fashion and beauty background totally gave me a foundation in starting drag. I was able to understand the concepts of makeup, and being able to transform a face. Yes, I had a massive “booger phase!” And I knew how to sew some, but not really how to style an outfit and push those fashion limits.

Having a hair background was nice, but styling drag wigs and doing human hair are very different. A lot of drag wigs are synthetic or a synthetic blend, and the ways to style it are very different. But knowing hair, it was easier to learn how to style wigs and problem solve to create great hair. Also, having been in the fashion and beauty industry not only gave me a creative artistic foundation, but gave me a leg up in knowing how to network and work a room and strive for excellence.

What made you wanna get into drag?

Honestly, I had always been interested in the art of drag since I was like 19, going to the gay bars in St. Louis. But what really got me into it was the passing away of my mom. She passed away in May 2019, and after that happened I found myself in a really dark deep hole that I wasn’t sure where I was or what I was doing. I felt like I needed an outlet to re-find myself and my happiness.

Fast forward to the peak of the Covid lockdown. My roommates / besties and I watched a lot of old Drag Race seasons and I started to just play around with makeup since I had a lot of down time. And once I started getting the mug together I just ran for it, and wanted to do it full force because it made me feel so happy and loved, and as if my world was no longer crashing down. Drag literally saved my life.

Beautiful! What about a favorite onstage moment?

Hmm… there are many, many good ones. But I’d have to say one of them would be one of the first times I performed (at Hardware Bar) with my sister Lola Ceilings. My two absolute best friends / chosen family were there and just seeing the love and support made me tear up, and that’s when I knew this is what I wanted to do with my life.

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How might you describe Elle’s drag today?

I’d say my drag looks-wise is very Erika Jayne meets Ariana Grande, in the sense of loving high fashion, girly fashion, and sex appeal. As for numbers, I love a number where I can shake some ass and serve you some fierce dancing, and I love being able to throw a good amount of camp and comedy in my numbers and performances.

You’ve been co-hosting a Drag Race All-Stars viewing party these past two seasons with Novaczar at Secret Pour in Brooklyn on Fridays.

Yes I have! its such a fun show and space to work in! First off, working with Novaczar is so amazing and so fun. She’s such a sister, and so easy and dope to bounce ideas off of and to banter with. Our show is always mixed with shenanigans, shade, tea, laughter, and drinks! We will always serve a fierce number, and give you a good time!

If you haven’t been to Secret Pour, you must. It’s a really cute local Brooklyn dive bar with a secret door that opens to a secret room with really good drinks! There’s a pool table, and plenty of space to hang out! The owners Jaime and Roberto are such an amazing duo, and I love working with them!

What are your thoughts so far on the first episodes of All-Stars? Will this be a good or bad season, and whose team are you on?

So far I feel like the people sent home were the correct ones. It’s always hard to watch legends go home on All-Stars, but both Monica and Naysha were just a little… off compared to the others, lol. I feel like this season is going to be really good, actually. This cast is sickening, and so full of talent! I can’t wait to see what happens. I’m totally team Heidi and Kandy! Jimbo as a third choice, lol.

When the Drag Race episode ends, the party is just beginning at Secret Pour, right?

Yeah, I also have a solo show on Friday nights starting at 10pm called “Friday Night Fever,” with DJ Jay Essex. It’s a cute dance party with pop-up drag numbers! I’m just so blessed to be a drag artist, and I love sharing my art with everyone. Stay tuned, more to come!

Glorous! Okay, to wrap up: what’s your favorite, and then least favorite, thing about drag today?

Ohhh.. hmm. My favorite thing about drag is two things: 1) The sisterhood / community of the drag scene, and 2) The way drag has changed my life, and how I now view myself and the world around me. My least favorite thing about drag is how bad my feet be hurting after every gig… but like, the fantasy isn’t real unless we got these stilettos!

Thanks, Elle!

Check Thotyssey’s calendar for Elle Rose’s upcoming appearances, and follow her on Instagram.

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Monday (5.22.2023)

MONDAY (5.22.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)
TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm)
HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);
Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm)
VERS: Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm)
THE SPOT: Evita Loca & Chelsea Piers (10pm)
RISE: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Pissi Myles (10:30pm)
FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys (10:30pm)
INDUSTRY: Hibiscus & Inita D (11pm)
RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Jovanotti (11pm)
HUSH: TBA

CHELSEA

REBAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (9pm)
BARRACUDA: Izzy Uncut (10pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: TBA

WEST VILLAGE

MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Dan Daly (6pm);
[downstairs] Tiffany Anne Coke-Hart & Clarice Hart (10pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Kenny Allan Smith (11pm)
PIECES: Janelle No. 5, Beaujangless & Mo’Riah (8pm);
“Drag Wars” competition hosted by Shequida (10pm)
STONEWALL: [downstairs] Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm);
[upstairs] “Piano bar” (9pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Catrina Lovelace & Lola Michele-Kiki (9pm)
DUPLEX: Elise Navy-Dad (10pm)
ROCKBAR: TBA

EAST VILLAGE

NOWHERE: “Macho Mondays” feat. gogo boys & DJ Ryko (8pm)
CLUB CUMMING: Lance Horne (10pm)

BROOKLYN

ROSEMONT: “U Host” standup comedy (7pm);
Karaoke hosted by Julia (9pm)
GOOD JUDY: Bingo at MissMa’amShe (8pm)
PURGATORY: “Sick Sad World Review” feat. Allie Saint Surreal & Zalika Parsons with MissMa’amShe, Xaddy Addy & Miss Bussy (8pm)
HOLLER: Bingo feat. Whendy Whaxwood (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: “Madd Mondays” open stage hosted by Blue with DJ Boyish Charm (10pm)
HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY: Game night & bingo feat. Miss Bussy (10pm)
MACRI PARK: Ruby Roo (11pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: “OTA” ballroom event hosted by Leggoh JoVera (11pm)

QUEENS

ALBATROSS: “Social Os / The Mix: Unapologetically Melinated” (5pm);
Karaoke (9pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Bingo (6pm)
TRUE COLORS: Bingo (8pm)
ICON: Misty Mountains (8pm)
KWEEN: Game night feat. Janae SaisQuoi (9pm)
MCLOUGHLIN’S PUB: MarioKart tournament hosted by Bella Noche (9pm)

FIRE ISLAND

ICE PALACE: Bingo feat. Ariel Sinclair (5pm)
PINES PAVILION: Pixie Aventura (10pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: TBA

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: “Drag Wars: hosted by Cee’mour Cox (11pm)

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Podcast: Marti Cummings on Drugs, Drag, Divorce… and Dinner?

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Freddie’s been DJ’ing (ho-ing) all over town, while Jim saw Once Upon a One More Time and a Drag Race viewing party in Brooklyn.

In the Thot Seat: drag star, TV personality and political activist Marti Cummings! They talk about recent experiences with GLAAD and the Drag Isn’t Dangerous telethon; the hazardous political climate and “anti-drag” movement; Tucker Carlson’s personal attacks on Marti and subsequent downfall; starting a political party in NYC that ultimately did the impossible; growing up in a rural town and their unique drag origins; going viral with a kid’s song and conservative backlash from that; the drag reality show they created & starred in; how the pain of losing an election led to an amazing TV opportunity; new gigs and a new podcast; dealing with anxiety; and their most personal show yet coming up this week at Joe’s Pub.

In the news: a TX lesbian bar is denied insurance after they hosted drag shows; Drag Race All-Stars8 premiered; Idina Menzel drops into a BK queer bar; results of the GLAAD Awards and Eurovision; DJ Magazine Awards nominees; social media is highlighting a local ballroom star’s performances on Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour.

Sunday (5.21.2023)

SUNDAY (5.21.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)
SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

CENTRAL PARK

NAUMBERG BANDSHELL: AIDS Walk 2023 – starting point (8am)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon)
SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs brunch (noon & 3:30pm)
RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (1pm)
Chicky Gorgina & Reese Havoc (10:30pm)
TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch feat. Inita D & Tina Twirler (1pm)
THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Lexington Banks & Kizha Carr (1pm);
Michelle Dowdy & Yasuhiko Fukuoka host open stage (9pm)
HASWELL GREEN’S: Bingo brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)
VERS: Brunch (2pm);
Real Housewives trivia hosted by Shaneeda Bump with Pleasery (9pm)
HARDWARE: Harriet Tugsmen & Chola Spears (4pm);
Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (7pm);
Izzy Uncut & Janelle No. 5 (10pm);
Missleidy Rodriguez & Virginia Thicc (11pm)
HARBOR ROOFTOP: Seandon, Richstar & Yamil X’s “Rooftop Daydream” (5pm)
BOXERS HK: WorshipHer & Wesley (6pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Waly Verdun (6pm)
CHELSEA TABLE & STAGE: Lavinia Draper: Celebrate (7pm)
SONY HALL: “Broadway World 20th Anniversary” hosted by Chita Rivera and Richard Ridge (8pm)
HUSH: Nani Tsunami, Janae SaisQuoi & Charlie Wo (9pm);
DJ Stiletto (11pm)
RITZ: DJ Jovanotti (10pm)
FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys (10:30pm)
INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (11pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

LIPS: Brunch feat. Ginger Snap & more (noon);
“Sunday Divas” feat. Morgan Royel & the Lips queens (5pm)

CHELSEA

STELLA 34 @ MACY’S: Brunch feat. Pixie Aventura with Myster E. Mel Kiki, Chicky Gorgina & Chiquitita (11:45am)
COOPER’S: Brunch feat. Strawberry Fields (noon)
BOXERS CHEL SEA: “Free Pool Sundays” (1pm)
EAGLE NYC: Rooftop beer blast (5pm);
DJs Bobby Duron & AJ Reddy (10pm)
REBAR: Jazz feat. Richard Cortez (5pm);
Adriana Trenta (8:30pm)
BARRACUDA: Pixie Aventura (10pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Brunch feat. Essa Noche (2pm);
Occupy The Disco (3pm)

WEST VILLAGE

PLAYHOUSE: Thotyssey & Phil Chanel’s “Playthingz” feat. Nani Tsunami with A’Nylah The Doll, Milan Garçon, Pink Pancake & VJ OhRicky (3pm);
“Showtunes in the City” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & VJ OhRicky (7pm);
Lagoona Bloo, Castrata & Essence (10pm)
MONSTER: [upstairs] live music (3:30pm);
[downstairs] Disco tea dance (4pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Dan Daly (5pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Kenny Allan Smith (10pm);
[downstairs] FiFi DuBois (11pm)
ROCKBAR: DJ Steven Cunningham (4pm)
PIECES: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (4pm);
Lexington Banks & Dev Doee (9pm);
SPUNK gogo boys & Holly Dae (10pm)
STONEWALL: “Sinful Sundays” (4pm);
“Invasion” feat. Freeda Kulo with Roxie Chanel & Mariquita (10pm)
TY’S: “Video Sundays” hosted by Julian Ledezma (8pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ dance party (8pm)
LE POISSON ROUGE: “Nightgowns” feat. Sasha Velour & TBA (9pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Drink & draw (5pm)
COCK: “Sloppy Sundays” (10pm)
NOWHERE: DJ dance party (10pm)
PHOENIX: TBA

TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / LOWER MANHATTAN

YACHT @ PIER 36: “Drag Brunch on the Hudson” feat. Victoria Bohmore, Harmonica Sunbeam, Andora Tetee & Cookie Doe (boards 10pm)
TORO LOCO: Brunch feat. Jessica Rose & Frida Cox (12:30pm)

BROOKLYN

ECHO BRAVO: Brunch feat. Zalika Parsons & Pixel the Drag Jester (noon)
SALLY ROOTS: Brunch feat. Atomic Annie, Mr. E Minx & Nxthing (1pm)
GOOD JUDY: Beer blast (1pm);
Mocha Lite with Vampy Von Thickums Galore (8pm)
DROMEDARY: Brunch feat. Emi Grate & Nancy NoGood (2pm)
EL SANTO: Brunch feat. Giardia the Parasite & Taína La Fina (2pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: Ty Sunderland’s “Ty Tea” feat. DJs Aquaria, Blue Rose Royalty, Boyyyish & Timo Weiland (3pm)
GITANO ISLAND @ GOVERNOR’S ISLAND: “Love Sensation” feat. DJs Boyyyish, Joopiter & ARRA (4pm)
THE EXLEY: DJ Gant Johnson (4pm)
METROPOLITAN: Merrie Cherry & Nicky O with DJ Horrorchata (5pm);
Robert Garcia & Jayse Vegas with DJ Senerio (10pm)
BODY BY BROOKLYN: Ricardo Tavares’ “ConTEAnental” feat. Tyler Ashley with DJs Coach Chris & Patrick Kyle (6pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Sunday Night Fever” (7pm)
NICKY’S UNISEX: “SunGay” (7pm)
SECRET POUR: Bingo feat. Novaczar (7:30pm)
PURGATORY: “Sick Sad World Revue” feat. Allie Saint Surreal & Zalika Parsons with MissMa’amShe, Xaddy Addy and Miss Bussy (8pm)
ROSEMONT: Bingo feat. Glace Chase (8pm);
Aveq Moi’s “Family Jewels” feat. Prima Love & DJ Hope 808 (10pm)
BOSSA NOVA CIVIC CLUB: DJs Amber Valentine, James Juke & Sterling Juan Diaz (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: “No Bad News” feat. DJ Kerry Burnett (10pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: Zavaleta hosts “BitchFest” competition (10:30pm)
MACRI PARK: TBA

QUEENS

FLYING FOX TAVERN: Brunch feat. Willy Killigan, Samara Slaughter, Oliver Herface & Lucky Pierre (noon)
FRESCO’S CANTINA: Brunch feat. Essence & Roqué (noon)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Brunch feat. Hibiscus & Catrina Lovelace (noon)
KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Vampy Von Thickums Galore (1pm);
Dance party (7pm)
KNOCKDOWN CENTER: “Tiki Disco” feat. DJs Eli Escobar, Andy Pry & Lloyd (2pm)
HUNTRESS: Bingo brunch feat. Gigi Deetz & Pussy Willow (2pm)
ALBATROSS: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (4pm);
Sherry Poppins (11pm)
ICON: Tea dance (4pm);
“Pantheon” drag competition – finale hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm)
DEEP END: Karaoke (7pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: Latin party (8pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (9pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (9pm)

LONG ISLAND

LASAGNA RISTORANTE: Brunch feat. AndrogyNY with DJ Susan Levine & Prada G. Major (noon)
TWO MORROW’S PUB: Bingo brunch feat. Bella Noche, Tom Catt & Awhora Borealis (noon)

FIRE ISLAND

CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Brunch feat. Tammy Spanx (1pm);
Brie Bordeaux & Yasmin Delano (4pm)
ICE PALACE: Logan Hardcore & Ariel Sinclair (2pm)
BLUE WHALE: DJ Steven Oliveri (4pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Billy Carroll (7pm)
PAVILION: “Showtune Sundays” feat. Bubbles D’Boob & VJ Mike Borowski (11pm)

NEW JERSEY

GEORGIE’S: Brunch feat. Divinity Banks (noon)
SIX 26: Brunch (1pm);
DJ dance party (9pm)
PARADISE: Karaoke (8:30pm)
CLUB MANDALA: “Ritmo Latino” feat. Richard JMV, Madison Katar & Valeria Sparks (9pm)

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Saturday (5.20.2023)

SATURDAY (5.20.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)
TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm)
SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE

LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)
THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (12:30pm & 2:30pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (12:30pm & 2:30pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch feat. Janae SaisQuoi & Wesley (2pm)
HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)
SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs drag brunch / dinner / late show (2pm, 5:30pm & 8:30pm)
HARDWARE: Jacklynn Hyde & Petti Cash (4pm);
Brie Bordeaux & Stasi (8pm);
DJ 2Face with Lexington Banks (10pm)
54 BELOW: “New York City Gay Men’s Chorus: Diva Worship” feat. Temple Grandé & Gigi St. Croix (7pm)
RED EYE / COCKPIT: Daniel-Ryan Spaulding (8pm);
“Bette Bathhouse & Beyond” feat. Amber Martin & Drew Brody with DJ Johnny Dynell (10pm)
SONY HALL: Latrice Royale: Life Goes On (9pm)
RITZ: Roxie Chanel with Lanyé Armön & Danna Laterra Stars (9pm);
DJs Eric Abobo & Nesto with Nick Gaga & Stasi (11pm)
HUSH: Lagoona Bloo, Peachez & Castrata (9pm);
DJs Nandi (11pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Sorry I’m Late & Zeta Jones (10pm)
INDUSTRY: DJ Max Rodriguez with Chelsea Piers (10pm)
BOXERS HK: Mariyea & Julie J (10pm);
DJ ARRA (11pm)
VERS: TBA

MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON

CORNERSTONE: Brunch feat. Vivian Gabor (noon)
LIPS: Dinner shows feat. Ariel Sinclair & more (6pm)
UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Piano bar (8pm)

CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS

BURGER & LOBSTER: Brunch feat. Brita Filter & Kizha Carr (1pm)
BARRACUDA: “Star Trek Variety Show” feat. Heather Wood, Flippe Kikee, Godiva Romance, Kailee Rose & Kekoa with DJ Cameron Cole (6pm);
DJ David Scott (10pm)
REBAR: Diogo Ambrosio’s “Clandestino” feat. DJ Efe Ramirez with Pietra Parker (10pm)
EAGLE NYC: DJs Deanne & Bare Naked (10pm)
CHELSEA MUSIC HALL: DJs Eli Escobar & Stretch Armstrong (10pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Alex Mendez (11pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: Brunch feat. Nicky O with Julie J (2pm)

WEST VILLAGE

ROCKBAR: “Arcade” game night hosted by Shane Cherry (3pm);
“Purgatory” feat. DJ Ted Bishop Nieves & Darker Link (10pm)
PIECES: Heidi Haux (4pm);
Bootsie LeFaris (11pm & 1am)
PLAYHOUSE: Chicky Gorgina (5pm);
Izzy Uncut & Holly Box-Springs (7pm);
DJ Jon Ali & Skye Walker (10pm)
MONSTER: [upstairs] Pianist Bill Goffi (7pm);
[downstairs] SPUNK gogo boys with Holly Dae & DJ David Michael (11pm)
STONEWALL: Lala Wiggy (5pm);
Prada G. Major (7pm);
DJ Dance party feat. Prada G. Major (10pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs 32LVS & Mary Mac (10pm)

EAST VILLAGE / SOHO

SIDNEY’S FIVE: Brunch feat. Sasha Shook with Saint Nova & Shia Ho (1pm)
CLUB CUMMING: DJ Bright Light Bright Light (4pm);
DJs John John & Darren Dryden (10pm)
HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Luis Fernando & Bobby LeMaire’s “The Odd Ball” feat. DJ Blue Rose Royalty, ShowPonii & more (10pm)
BEAUTY BAR: DJs Michael T & Twig the Wonderkid (10pm)
NOWHERE: DJ Jeff Jackson (10pm)
COCK: DJ dance party (10pm)
PHOENIX: TBA

BROOKLYN

HOUSE OF YES: “Sound Mind Music Festival For Mental Health” (noon)
“Discotechnique” (10pm)
DROMEDARY: Brunch feat. MAUVE, Evangeline & Maxxx Pleasure (2pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: DJ Lady Bunny (5pm);
“Balls Deep Disco” feat. DJs Kris Steeves & Coach Chris (10pm)
METROPOLITAN: DJ Knox S (6pm);
Janelle No. 5’s “Dial 559” feat. Mo’Riah with DJs Liiiam & M Samurai (10pm)
GOOD JUDY: Sherry Poppins & Lindsay Blowhan (6:30pm);
Karaoke hosted by Leslie Goshko (9pm);
DJ Sha Savage (10pm)
MACRI PARK: Merrie Cherry & Pinche with Victoria Holiday, Lola Latte & Douglæs (10pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL / 9BN / THE WELL: Jake Resnicow’s “M.E.A.T.” feat. DJs Sharon O Love & Joe Pacheco (10pm)
ROSEMONT: “Princess Crush” feat. DJ Ivenchy & Ladyboi with Lana Ja’Rae & Trouble (10pm)
ELSEWHERE: DJs LSDXOXO, SAFIYAH, Archangel, X CLUB, GRRL & Booty Bass Lift (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJs Boy Cordero & BH Logic (10pm);
Antonio Cedeno’s “Oscuro” after hours feat. DJs Jeremy Dava & Bio Zounds (4am)
BOSSA NOVA CIVIC CLUB: DJs LOKA, Manuka Honey, Oscar Nñ & Mazurbate (10pm)
JUPITER DISCO: DJs Tommy Hart & Miracles (10pm)
THE BUSH: DJs Mellow Domingo & HoodBabyBlue (10pm)
BROOKLYN MUSIC KITCHEN: “Sultry Soiree” feat. Mizzaddy, Two In Love, Geneva Rust Orta, Madame Brassiere, Dominant Jeane, Goddess J. & Rita N. Wink (10pm)
MEADOWS: DJs Lauren Flax, Byron the Aquarius, Cruz Cruz & Sumkind (11pm)

QUEENS

HIGHWATER: Brunch feat. Avant Garbage (11am)
KWEEN: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Octavia Anyae (1pm & 3pm);
DJ Freeda Kulo (9pm)
ICON: Avant Garbage (3pm);
Catrina Lovelace (10pm)
ALBATROSS: “Reunion Tour: Boy Bands” feat. Bad News Bear, Sir Cum Sized, Dick Trans Dyke, Charlie Wo, Boxa Crayonz & Mx. LeStrange (7:30pm)
Petti Cash (10pm);
DJ Lindsay (midnight)
KATCH: Cynthia Russo & LasReinasNYC’s “Black & White Latin Night” feat. DJs Lena & Melly Mel with Josh Lumsden (9pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
TRUE COLORS: DJ X (10pm)
FRIENDS TAVERN: DJ Slavito (10pm)
DEEP END: “Bear Milk – 6th Anniversary” feat. DJ Beargazer (10pm)
BASEMENT: WreckedNYC with DJs Adab, Massimiliano & Pagliara (10pm)

FIRE ISLAND

FROOT FALLS: “Spring Breakdown” feat. DJs Fleetwood Smack, Joey with the Mustache, Roddy Dubz, Jonny Loco & Alexis Tucci (2pm)
CHERRY’S ON THE BAY: Brunch feat. Logan Hardcore (2pm);
Tea dance (6pm);
Boudoir LeFleur, Kimmi Moore, Nick Gaga & Tammy Spanx (8pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
BLUE WHALE: DJ Mike Borowski (4pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Steven Oliveri (7pm);
DJ Twisted Dee (10pm)
ISLAND BREEZE: Champagne Bubbles (10pm)

NEW JERSEY

SIX26: Brunch feat. The Dragon Sisters (2pm)
SMOKE N’ CHOKE: Anita Sigg & Desiree Moonshine with Volkie Versace & Xiomara Villa (7pm)
GEORGIE’S: Karaoke (9pm)
PARADISE: DJ Stephen Durkin (10pm)
FEATHERS: DJs John Rizzo & Lady Tita (11pm)

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Friday (5.19.2023)

FRIDAY (5.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming.

UPTOWN / BRONX

4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)
SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)
TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);
Janae SaisQuoi (10pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN

NEW WORLD STAGES: Anthony Rapp: Without You feat. Brita Filter (8pm)
THE DICKENS: Drag Race / Adriana Trenta (8pm)
HARDWARE: Drag Race / Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace (8pm);
Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, DJ Mike Borowski, VinnyGaga & Phil Chanel (10pm)
RISE: Drag Race / Tiffany Anne Coke (8pm);
DJ dance party with Lexington Banks (11pm)
THE SPOT: Drag Race / Skye Walker (8pm);
Kizha Carr, Hibiscus & Egypt (9:30pm);
DJ dance party (11pm)
VERS: Drag Race (8pm);
DJ Freddie Cosmo (10pm)
INDUSTRY: Drag Race / ~~Brenda Dharling~~ AndrogyNY (8pm);
DJ Nesto with ~~Brenda Dharling~~ AndrogyNY (11pm)
HUSH: Drag Race / Bianca Star (8pm);
Pietra Parker, Fonda Koxx & Natalie Carrera (9pm);
“Friction Fridays” feat. DJs Kenni Javon, Stiletto & Ickarus (10pm)
RITZ: Drag Race / Holly Dae (8pm);
“Open Call” drag competition hosted by ~~Holly Dae~~ Stasi (9pm);
DJs Xavier Mazara & Steve Sidewalk with Nick Gaga & Stasi (10pm)
BOXERS HK: Dev Doee, Mo’Riah & Lana Ja’Rae (9pm);
“LatinX Fridays” (11pm)
LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Distorted Diznee starring Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Brenda Dharling & FiFi DuBois (9:30pm)
RED EYE: “Yuva: Haveli” Bollywood dance party (10pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Wally Verdun (10pm)

MIDTOWN EAST

UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Paddy on the Piano (4pm)
LIPS: “Glitz & Glamour” dinner shows feat. Ariel Sinclair & more (5pm)
TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm)

CHELSEA / HUDSON YARDS

GYM BAR: Drag Race / Ari Kiki (8pm);
Karaoke hosted by Ari Kiki (9pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: DJ Eric Abobo (9pm);
DJ dance party (11pm)
REBAR: “Warrior Fridays” feat. DJs Frankie Sharp, Ruby Fox & Bare Naked (10pm)
EAGLE NYC: DJs Brett Oosterhaus & Mainiero (10pm)
BARRACUDA: DJ Max Rodriguez with Justin Valentine & Adrena Lin (11pm)

WEST VILLAGE

TY’S: Drag Race (8pm)
ROCKBAR: Harriet Tugsmen (8pm);
Joe Fiore’s “Underbear” feat. DJ Dawson (10pm)
PLAYH OUSE: Drag Race / Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, Nick Gaga & Yasmin Delano (8pm);
DJ 2Face with TBA (10pm)
STONEWALL: Drag Race / ~~Brita Filter~~ Lagoona Bloo (8pm);
DJ dance party (10pm)
PIECES: Drag Race / Yuhua Hamasaki (8pm);
Ruby Roo & Brita Filter with Ritzy Bitz (11pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJs Stacy & Mariko (10pm)
MONSTER: [upstairs] Anthony Fett (11pm);
[downstairs] DJ dance party (11pm)

EAST VILLAGE

PHOENIX: Drag Race / Giardia the Parasite with Temple Grandé (8pm)
PARKSIDE LOUNGE: DJ Jeff Jackson (8pm)
WEBSTER HALL: Ty Sunderland’s “Devil’s Playground: Spring Fling” feat. Natasha Bedingfield (10pm)
NOWHERE: “Ruffhouse” feat. DJ Jonny Mack (10pm)
NO BAR: DJ Jon Ali (10pm)
CLUB CUMMING: DJ dance party (10pm)
COCK: “King Size” (11pm)

LOWER MANHATTAN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT / TRIBECA

PRESS ROOM @ ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE: Karaoke hosted by Lala Wiggy (7pm)

BROOKLYN

TAILGATE: Drag Race / Thorgy Thor with Miz Jade & Alotta McGriddles (7pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Foreplay” (7pm);
“House of Love” (10pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL / 9BN: Drag Race / Nicky O & Julie J (8pm);
“Hot Rabbit: Hot Honey” feat. DJ BBARI (10pm);
Destinee Aaliyah’s “Melomania” feat. DJ Nina Vicious (10pm)
ENDLESS LIFE: Bingo feat. Svetlana Stoli (8pm)
SANDY JACKS: Drag Race / Victoria Holiday (8pm)
ALL NIGHT SKATE: Drag Race / Crystal Hart (8pm);
“Haus of Quench” feat. Paris L’Hommie, Xaddy Addy, Klondyke, VuduDollXO, Pisces Moon & Press N’ Curl (10pm)
SECRET POUR: Drag Race / Novaczar & Elle Rose (8pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: Drag Race (8pm);
“Untitled (Winners Circle)” feat. Untitled Queen, Cuntyham, Jupiter Genesis, Linda Felcher, Paloma LaMona & Xaddy Addy (8pm);
“Poppers” feat. DJ Chaotic (10pm)
MACRI PARK: Drag Race / DJ Cameron Cole (8pm)
METROPOLITAN: Drag Race / Rify Royalty with Chiquitita (8pm);
“Kimmy” feat. DJ Sparber & TBA (10pm)
GOOD JUDY: Drag Race / MissMa’amShe & Roqué (8pm);
Blue & Rayne (10pm);
DJ CarlosKilledIt (10pm)
ROSEMONT: Drag Race / Merrie Cherry (8pm);
“ZOO” feat. DJs Luis Fernando & Joe Michael with The Blair Bitch, Mehmooni, Troy Edwards, Tom Martin, Doris Locht, Lana Ja’Rae & Andrew Pagonis (10pm)
PURGATORY: “Revelations” feat. DJs Accident Report & Crybaby_Slutt with Martyr, ShowPonii, Bertha Vanayshun, Vampy Von Thickums Galore and more (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm)
THE BUSH: Dj dance party (10pm)
THE BROADWAY: “Club Wonderland: Memento Vivere” feat. DJs Sienna Sleep, Archangel, Soo Intoit, Xana 101, Coral Kill, Sailor Malice & Janie Jaffe (11pm)

QUEENS

FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Drag Race / Sherry Poppins & Essence (8pm)
ALBATROSS: Drag Race / Hassan (8pm);
Karaoke hosted by Hassan (9pm)
ICON: Drag Race / Petti Cash (8pm);
DJ dance party feat. Petti Cash (10pm)
DEEP END: Drag Race / Norma Tears & Gem Annai (8pm)
KWEEN: Drag Race (8pm);
DJ dance party (9pm)
THE ALIBI: Robert Garcia & DJ Senerio (10pm)
HOMBRES LOUNGE: Latin party (10pm)
FRIEND’S TAVERN: Latin party (10pm)
TRUE COLORS: Latin party (10pm)

LONG ISLAND

SHABBY TABBY CAT CAFE: Bingo feat. Annie Manildoo & Ivy Stalls (7:30pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: DJ Steve Sidewalk (4pm)
SIP-N-TWIRL: DJ Todd Fury (7pm);
DJs Twisted Dee & Bio Zounds (10pm)
SAND CASTLE: Pianist Dan Daly (8pm)
ICE PALACE: “DWorld Underwear Party” (10pm)

NEW JERSEY

SIX 26: Drag Race (8pm);
Marti Gould Cummings (9pm)
PARADISE: Drag Race (8pm);
Jahlisa A. Ross, Empress Vizcaya, Victoria Courtez & Lady Celestina (11pm)
FEATHERS: Drag Race (8pm);
Harmonica Sunbeam (11:30pm)
GEORGIE’S: Nikky Sky Blake with Lydia Famouz, Jemma Jackson Imperious & Angelique Imperious (10pm)

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On Point With: Vampy Von Thickums Galore

A stunning performance pedigree and a recent “BitchFest” win make this dark demon of dance one to watch in Brooklyn and beyond: Vampy Von Thickums Galore! [Cover photo: Evangeline]

Thotyssey: Hey Vampy, how are you enjoying May?

Vampy Von Thickums Galore: I’m feeling amazing; this month is such a whirlwind of amazing things. Today is so beautiful as well. How are you?

Great! Excited about new opportunities this season. You’ve been pretty “all over the place” lately, which is wonderful!

OMG yes! I feel so blessed and truly honored by everything that has been coming in, and the experiences I’m gaining… the lessons I’m learning. It’s everything I wished and strived for, with so much more to come.

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And you’re pretty new to the biz, right?

I have been doing drag for eight months now; May 16th made eight months. I started on September, 16th, 2022.

So you’re basically a post-pandemic girl.

Yes I am! It was actually before the pandemic I tried to do drag (only lasting three days). I went by the name Thickums Galore; I was trying things out. At the time, I did not feel so sure of myself.

It wasn’t until after I broke up with my partner (back in July 2022) when I came to the realization of my capabilities, and the passion and fire that I have for drag. Come September, I went full throttle: I bought a wig, outfit, and heels, and I went on to enter “Open Call” at the Ritz hosted by Holly Dae and Stasi. I lip synced my favorite song “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay” (Thunderpuss Remix) by Whitney Houston and won.

So where are you from originally, and did you always have a performance or artistic background?

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, specifically in Williamsburg (well before gentrification). And yes, I do have a performance background. I studied dance basically all my life: ballroom, ballet, modern, postmodern, contemporary, African, jazz (Fosse the Haus Down), tap. I feel lucky I was able to study at Ailey School / Paul Taylor; I went to LIU Brooklyn to Study for my BFA in Dance, with a minor in Music Studies and Pre-Physical Therapy. I was also lucky enough to study theater and movement therapy in high school and college.

How might you describe what your drag in general is like today, as far as looks and numbers go?

Very classic drag mixed with new age ideas and aesthetics. My looks range from dancer to glamour, from creative drag things to horror. After competing in La Zavaleta’s “BitchFest” for the month of January (and winning), I can confidently say I’m very versatile (in this instance). My numbers are driven by my passion and care for music. I listen to music every day. I’m always on Spotify, going through music of every genre and seeing what I like, what I feel, how can I present this artwork of music and create a physical / visual number that my audience can live in with me. What I love most with my numbers is the ability to create and say “thank you” to my audience for sharing this moment with me.

Have you had a favorite onstage moment so far?

Yes, actually. Picture it: it’s the finale of BitchFest. It’s the top two, me and my dear friend MAUVE. We finish lip syncing to “Dream On” by Aerosmith. The winner is announced; I’m the winner of January. What made it so special was not the win, but that my fellow competitors Bertha Vanayshun, MAUVE, Xana Whoria, and Hot Messiah came to hug me and congratulate me as I lost myself on stage with so much emotion… and who is there but Sasha Velour! She’s someone who inspired my drag in the most Brooklyn creative fashion. I remember seeing her on Season 9 of Drag Race and being just in awe, and wanting to do that in my own way. Yet here we are, working it!

Lots of great stuff coming up for you, too! I see that Friday night you’ll be at Purgatory.

Yes! Martyr, another fabulous drag artist, is having their show called “Revelations,” a beautiful night of goth in all forms. I’ll be joining along with a stunning cast of open set ghouls to perform. I’m really happy that Martyr open their show up for an open set cast. It gives others that chance to showcase themselves and their art.

And later this weekend, you’ll be a brunch queen!

I’m excited! I’ll be performing in Freeda Kulo’s brunch on May 21st at Kween in Astoria.

And you’ll have a Sunday evening show as well.

That same day I’ll be at Good Judy for the first time with Brooklyn icon, legend, and someone who I love like a sister: Mocha, for her “Queen of the Month” club residency there.

And then, I see you’re premiering a recurring show of your very own next Sunday!

I have my own monthly debuting at Cantina in Bushwick called ” Haus Of Thickness.” It’s a show where (of course) everyone is welcome, a place where you can watch some fabulous drag performers, eat, and drink. For this opening I have Kekoa (my beautiful trans drag sis), Toxic Waste ( A steller AFAB performer), Manhatten Whiskey Brown (who is the resident of Cantina and a fab drag performer) and Piper (who I love near and dear, our permanent DJ and performer for Haus Of Thickness).

Haus Of Thickness will have its Thick Opening on May 28th from 8pm to 11pm, and will happen every fourth Sunday of the month. Again, everyone is welcome no matter their gender, size, color or age. At my show, hate has no place but out the door. And who knows… if you come in drag I might let you do a number, ’cause why not?

All excellent! Okay, here’s the last question: what’s your favorite thing about drag, and your least favorite?

Oooh, fabulous question! My favorite thing about drag that I love is the creativity–the willingness and passion it takes to become what you want in drag. It’s such a huge challenge that I love. I also love the family you make because of drag, and the way you find yourself through drag. Drag most certainly brings people together in so many ways. It’s incredible. In every way, drag saves lives. I can testify to that anytime.

The only thing I don’t appreciate with drag is the negative judgements that sometimes comes with it, due to people’s personal perception. My advice: do you, continue to grow, and carry on with love. I also have two sayings I would love to end with, and hope can enlighten someone: 1) “Not your circus, Not your monkey,” and 2) say this 20 times a day: “Every way, in every day, my life gets better and better.” Because it does.

Thank you, Vampy!

Check Thotyssey’s calendar for Vampy Von Thickums Galore’s upcoming appearances, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Thursday (5.18.2023)

THURSDAY (5.18.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events.

UPTOWN / BRONX

TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm)
LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)
4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm)
SUITE: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN

LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Daphne Always: By a Thread (7pm)
ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm)
BOXERS HK: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (8pm)
HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix (8pm);
Shequida (11pm)
RITZ: Lanyé Armön & Octavia Anyae (8pm);
Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)
VERS: Aveq Moi’s “Switch” feat. DJ Skittlez with Nita Squeeze & Bri Joy (10pm)
HUSH: Dev Doee, Essence, Stasi & Beaujangless (10pm);
“LECHE” Latin pary feat. DJs Alex Mendez & Efe Ramirez (11pm)
THE SPOT: “Full Throttle” drag competition hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (10:30pm)
RISE: Zeta Jones (11pm)
INDUSTRY: “QUEEN” feat. Holly Dae with Brenda Dharling, FiFi DuBois, Jada Valenciaga & Twiggy Malone (midnight)

MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON

LIPS: “Divas Night” dinner shows feat. Jesse Volt & more (5pm)
TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Fred Barton (6pm)
UNCLE CHARLIE’S: Pianist Jordan Wolfe (7pm)

CHELSEA

EAGLE NYC: Slap & Tickle (7pm);
DJ Steven Cunningham (10pm)
BOXERS CHELSEA: Victoria Williams, Godiva Romance & Tina Twirler (9pm)
REBAR: DJ Samuella & Jayse Vegas (10pm)
BARRACUDA: “Star Search” drag competition hosted by Kizha Carr (11pm)

MEATPACKING

LE BAIN / THE STANDARD: NYSocialbee’s “The List is Closed” feat. The Illustrious Blacks & DJ Joopiter (10pm)

WEST VILLAGE / SOHO

TY’S: “Fursdays” feat. gogo boy (7pm)
PLAYHOUSE: Corma Kelley (7pm);
Essa Noche, Venus Mystique & Lana Ja’Rae (11pm)
ROCKBAR: Harriet Tugsmen & Ratchét Marseilles with Yaga Tigerlily (8pm)
PIECES: Jasmine Rice LaBeija (8pm);
Pissi Myles (10pm)
STONEWALL: “Piano Bar” (9pm)
JULIUS’: “Mattachine” feat. DJs John Cameron Mitchell, Amber Martin & Angela Di Carlo (9pm)
DUPLEX: Karaoke feat. Chaka Khanvict (10pm)
MONSTER: [downstairs] SPUNK & DJ Nicky Boom Box with Inita D (10pm);
[upstairs] Pianist Lyra Vega (11pm)
HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ dance party (10pm)

EAST VILLAGE / LES

CLUB CUMMING: Burlesque feat. Tallulah Talons (7pm);
Tim Young (9pm)
PHOENIX: Trivia (8pm);
DJ Boyish Charm (10pm)
JOE’S PUB: Jackie Hoffman: It’s Over, Who Has Weed? (9:30pm)
COCK: DJ Scott Ewalt (10pm)
NOWHERE: “Pheromone” smelly party feat. DJ Copac8tic (10pm)

LOWER MANHATTAN / TRIBECA / CHINATOWN / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

CAULDRON: Bingo with Hibiscus (7pm);
Hibiscus with Sherry Poppins (9pm)

BROOKLYN

BABY’S ALL RIGHT: Softee music release party feat. Dominic Sen, Sweaty Eddie & Senerio (6:30pm)
3 DOLLAR BILL: Baby Love’s “Fagtasia: The Little Mermaid” feat. Beaujangless, Janelle No. 5, The Blair Bitch, Mo’Riah, Paloma LaMona, Fabiana & Miss Bea Hayves (7pm)
C’MON EVERYBODY: “Frolic” burlesque feat. Foxy Belle Afriq with Jack Rabbit Slims, Abby Fantastic, Ilov Grate & AuroraBoobRealis (8pm)
STARR BAR: “Parfait” feat. Artemis, Vague Static, Didi Opulence, Anneliza Canning-Skinner, Peach Bellini & The Bum Babies (9pm)
THE EXLEY: DJ Gant Johnson (9pm)
MINNIE’S BAR: Bingo feat. JizzaBella (9pm)
PINK METAL: Bingo feat. Miss Bussy & Xaddy Addy (9pm)
FRANKLIN820: Karaoke hosted by Lucia Fuchsia (9pm)
METROPOLITAN: Merrie Cherry with Victoria Holiday & Jupiter Genesis (10pm)
HOUSE OF YES: “Dirty Thursday” (10pm)
ROSEMONT: Vena Cava & Victoria Holiday (10pm)
PARAGON: Damn Steven & Lucas Skywalker’s “Teteo” (10pm)
THE BUSH: DJs Bodega Party, Kerry Burnett, Nzingha & Daniro (10pm)
CLUB LAMBDA: “For the Gworls” (10pm)

QUEENS

TRUE COLORS: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm)
FRESCO’S GRAND CANTINA: Bingo feat. Inita D (7:30pm);
KWEEN: DJ Culi (8pm)
DEEP END: “Smash Thursdays” game night (8pm)
ALEWIFE: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (8pm)
ALBATROSS: “BEEF” bear party hosted by Lacy Stoner (10pm)
FRIEND’S TAVERN: “Latin Explosion Thursdays” (10pm)
ICON: Karaoke hosted by Nicole Anadyme (10pm)

FIRE ISLAND

BLUE WHALE: DJ Steven Oliveri (4pm)

NEW JERSEY

PARADISE: Jonny Castellanos’ “WEPA Thursdays” feat. Nikky Sky Blake, Yarah Rosemberg, Tatyana Monet, Xxxela, Jemma Jackson Imperious & Angelique Imperious (9pm)
SIX 26: “LatinX Thursdays” (10pm)
GEORGIE’S: Tastie & friends (11pm)
FEATHERS: Jeannie Sol, Mya Carrera, Nickie Love & Gia Martinez D’Witshes (11:30pm)

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