On Point With: Ariel Italic

Although she’s one third of the nightlife collective known as The Nobodies, drag queen Ariel Italic is making her mark as a Somebody in a major way. She turns heads with her creative looks, which may not have won her any crowns or sashes yet… but it hasn’t kept her and the Nobodies from creatingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ariel Italic”

Sunday Night Picks

UPTOWNAnother Sunday mixer at Hogshead Tavern!HELL’S KITCHENIt’s the finale of the Rising Star competition at Rise Bar!It’s a Mother’s Day Slurp at Hardware, with Paige & special guest Jackie Cox.CHELSEA TBS at Gilded Lily! Erect at Taj!Battle Hymn at Flash Factory.MEATPACKINGDeep House Sundays at Cielo.WEST VILLAGEDetoxx Busti-ae heads this charity showcase at Stonewall!Then right after,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”

On Point With: Bradford Wakefield (Don Chipotle)

Two bright-eyed dreamers from South Dakota and North Dakota respectively, Bradford Wakefield and his boyfriend Justin Heim–aka Don Chipotle and Apollo Dioni–are now New Yorkers heading Bad Apple Boylesque, a sexy and talented troupe of performers thirteen-strong. Bradford dishes with Thotyssey about how all this sexiness came about, and what’s in store for them… andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bradford Wakefield (Don Chipotle)”

Saturday Night Picks

UPTOWNOctavia Anyae’s birthday show at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENSee Tammy Spenks with Epiphany and a hot gogo boy at Atlas Social Club.And as always, new DJs spin at UNDR’s weekly Trade.And, there’s a new urban party called Saturday Night Lituation at Stage 48.CHELSEAIt’s Flippe Kikke’s birthday at G Lounge’s GLOW Saturday!WEST VILLAGEAt the St John’s Episcopal ChurchContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night Picks”

On Point With: Detoxx Busti-ae

This Jamaican-born dancing queen can school all of us on how to be Everything: she keeps it as real as it can possibly be, she puts 100% of her creativity and effort into her drag, and somehow is able to devote tons of time into charity and fundraising for LGBT issues–including a showcase she’s presentingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Detoxx Busti-ae”

Friday Night Picks

UPTOWNMiz Cracker & Brenda Dharling slay at Suite.HELL’S KITCHENTonight’s a SkinTight USA/Marvel event at Atlas Social Club, featuring DJ Susan levine & LeNair Xavier!Bootsie LeFaris hosts Pop Fridays at Hardware!CHELSEACatch Fridays at Boxers Chelsea!WEST VILLAGEIt’s comedian Ike Avelli’s birthday show at the Duplex, with special gusts Ari Kiki, Miz Cracker & more!Marti Cummings performs atContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”

On Point With: Delighted Tobehere

One of this city’s most beloved female celebrity illusionists, South Carolina-born drag queen Delighted Tobehere made her mark very quickly here in NYC. This was thanks in part to a memorable spot on “America’s Got Talent,” and to immediately winning a flashy new pageant just ten days after she got here! Now part of the Hardware/PiecesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Delighted Tobehere”

Wednesday Night Picks

UPTOWNHoney Davenport at the Hamilton Lodge.HELL’S KITCHENPixie & Monet are The Help at Therapy!Epiphany joins the Real Deal Wednesday girls at the Ritz!CHELSEAAt G Lounge, find Marti with The Countess Mascara & Petra Fried!WEST VILLAGEBefore Petra heads to Chelsea, catch her special birthday show at Rockbar!Then later at Rockbar, it’s the return of DJ Jene’sContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”

On Point With: Skyla Versai

This lovely queen and dancing machine has been gracing NYC venues for over a decade, is a staple of the Lips drag dining experience and has been a member of the Queen revue at Industry since its original run with Shequida. Thotyssey checks in with the luminous Skyla Versai before her final NYC gig ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Skyla Versai”

Tuesday Night Picks

UPTOWNBlacqueline O’Nasty hosts karaoke at Lips.HELL’S KITCHENCinco de Mayo week begins at the Ritz!At Hardware, Delighted & Pixie put the “T” in Tuesday nights!CHELSEAJudy v. Cracker at Barracuda!WEST VILLAGEFrankie Sharp’s birthday bash at the Jane!EAST VILLAGEStrut! at Acme, featuring Diana Taylor and Marquee! BROOKLYNPrincess Bitch & Lilith LeFae give you a TnT Tomfoolish Tuesday night.QUEENSKeep your TuesdaysContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”

On Point With: Sasha Pierce Davenport

Soulful singer Edwin became Sasha Pierce Davenport almost by accident. Now, while Edwin continues performing with the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and auditioning for musicals everywhere, Sasha has a unique Brooklyn showcase and a major drag pageant to prepare for. Thank you Ms. Pierce Davenport, for finding the time to take Thotyssey toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Pierce Davenport”

Monday Night Picks

Before, During & After Drag Race!UPTOWNBarbra Herr & the boys of Evolve!HELL’S KITCHENKaraoke with Kareem at Bamboo52!CHELSEAIt’s the finale of NYNTDQ at the Metropolitan Room!WEST VILLAGERight after Drag Race, Boots & Saddle hosts a benefit for Jizzabella, the drag queen who was assaulted in HK last week.EAST VILLAGEExile, DJ Keoki at Rumpus Room.BROOKLYNThorgy’s back atContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”

Where to Watch RPDR Ep. 9

It’s coming down to the wire, girls, and I have heard rumors that will make you GAG. Pick a spot, or hop around the hood during commercials!Ace Hotel: Terra Hyman & Brita FilterAlbatross: Yuhua HamasakiBamboo52: Kareem McJagger & Bobby LaSalleBarracuda: Judy DarlingBarrage: no hostBoots & Saddle: Delilah BrooksBoxersHK: Paige TurnerBoxersNYC: Alexis MichelleDBL: no hostDon Pedro:ContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch RPDR Ep. 9”

Sunday Night Picks

UPTOWNMorgan Royel on the Lips stage!HELL’S KITCHENBrita Filter & Jasmine Rice are debuting their new Skinny Brunch at Hardware (happening right now)!Another production of Nasty Drew & the Harder Boys at the Beechman!Zachery Daniel & Lindsay Morgan perform with Marti at Vodka Soda/Bottoms Up!CHELSEAFrankie Sharpe at the Gilded Lily!MILK, Amanda Lepore, Epiphany & the cast ofContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”