Freelance writer and event promoter Isaiah Cruz has only been a drag queen for a very short while, but already has a weekly brunch, several guest spots and a near win at Miss West End on his/her resume. Now she’s killing it on the runway and in the weekly challenges of the seminal “So You ThinkContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bella Noche”
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke with Glam GavinHELL’S KITCHENrHARDWARE: Sutton with The Lion King’s Kimberly Marable THERAPY: Marti with guest Alison FraserCHELSEASID GOLD’S REQUEST ROOM: David Ilku at the Amber ZoneG LOUNGE: Dracula viewingBARRACUDA: Monet X ChangeWEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Miss Lady LibertyROCKBAR: Erika Klash with Ruby T. MoonPIECES: Drag Wars with ShequidaMONSTER: All-star cast of Frocky HorrorContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious with Alexis MichelleHELL’S KITCHENST. CLEMENTS THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in Daddy IssuesHARDWARE: Roxy Brooks is back, joining Brita & Jasmine for Skinny BrunchTHERAPY: Paige Turner is back for SlurpVSBU: Marti’s guests tonight include Anita Waistline & Shirley U. JestINDUSTRY: Kizha Carr and Rocky Horror giveawaysCHELSEAINDIGO HOTEL: Blaze, urban rooftop partyFLASH FACTORY: 11:11BARRACUDA:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeHELL’S KITCHENST. CLEMENT’S THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in Daddy IssuesATLAS SOCIALCLUB: Tammy Spenks hosts Scotty Em’s birthdayHARDWARE: New Saturday night SLAY with Ruby Roo, Elizabeth James & DJ Scotty RoxSPACE IBIZA: VERS Saturdays with DJs Blacklow & Tiago Vibe MURRAY HILLSLAKE: The Urban Bear presents Honey: Erection 2016!CHELSEANASTY PIG: a happy hour mixerContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night Picks”
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz CrackerHELL’S KITCHENST. CLEMENT’S THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in the play Daddy IssuesATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zalika Parsons & Mimi Carey at the first anniversary of DTFRITZ: DJs Xavier & Steve Sidewalk, Britney Virazzano & Kimmi Moore hostCHELSEAG LOUNGE: Hung FridayWEST VILLAGESTONEWALL: Lady Bunny followed by Marti Gould CummingsLE POISSON ROUGE: Glace ChaseContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”
On Point With: Chelsea Piers
This pretty, flashy showgirl with an edge was drag-born in P-Town, made a name for herself as a contestant in Season 3 of “So You Think You Can Drag,” and ultimately celebrated as the hostess of the beloved show “#GYPSIES” at the much missed XES. Now she has a new weekly gig, several other guestContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chelsea Piers”
Thursday Night Picks
Before, during & the Drag Race finale!UPTOWNWEST END: Haus of Mouth with Brita, Terra & guest Florence D’LeeHELL’S KITCHENHUDSON TERRACE: A mixer for LGBT philanthropists with Sherry Vine, Alexis Michelle & other performersST. CLEMENS THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in the play “Daddy Issues”LUCKY CHENG’S: Sister Mary Helen hosts a karaoke contestNEW WORLD STAGES: So You ThinkContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”
Where to Watch Alaska Win All-Stars
9th Ave Saloon: no hostAlbatross: Sutton Lee SeymourAtlas Social Club: Holly Box-SpringsBarracuda: Judy Darling & Heidi HauxBarrage: no hostBoots & Saddle: Delilah BrooksBoxers HK: Marti Gould CummingsBranded Saloon: Madame Vivien V & KingaEasternbloc: Ruby RooExcelsior: no hostFarafina Café & Lounge: Vivacious Feathers: no hostG Lounge: no hostHardware: Monet X ChangeHombres Lounge: no hostIcon: JizzaBellaIndustry: Miz CrackerJune:ContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Alaska Win All-Stars”
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNKAZZA WINE BAR: Honey Davenport hosts happy hourWEST END: Nedra BelleHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Paige Turner is back for WTF WednesdayTHERAPY: Monet X Change & Picie Aventura are The HelpINDUSTRY: Sherry VineRITZ: Crystal Lubrikunt gets TURNtCHELSEABARRACUDA: Tina Burner with Jasmine Rice & Holly Box-SpringsWEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Logan Hardcore at 7 followed by Alexis Michelle at 10ROCKBAR:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”
On Point With: Gloria Swansong
This southern romantic artist and Trans activist, whose youthful drag is both nostalgic and cutting edge, has earned acclaim from a strong win in Reddit’s annual online pageant, Now they’re turning fierce looks and numbers in the seminal “So You Think You Can Drag” where they’re competing among friends for the coveted nightlife win. Get OnContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gloria Swansong”
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNLIPS: Karaoke with Blackie OHELL’S KITCHENMETROPOLITAN ROOM: Jada Valenciaga’s stage show “Lady Gay: All of Me” for one night onlyVSBU: The weekly drag competition God Save the Queen, hosted by Sheila TackRISE: The grand finale of Rising Star 2!RITZ: Honey Davenport hosts Gay College TuesdaysHARDWARE: Late Night Tea with Pixie Aventura & Delighted TobehereTHERAPY: Sherry VineContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”
On Point With: Viktor Devonne
With his troupe White Elephant Burlesque Society about to celebrate it’s 10th year of existence (and in a few months, its second year of weekly shows at Rockbar) and with Halloween upon us, October is a busy month for this dynamic performer. Let’s break it all down with Viktor Devonne, the Clown Prince of Burlesque!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Viktor Devonne”
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Sutton’s back for Broadway MondayINDUSTRY: DIVA Monday with guest Devyn Rush of American IdolRITZ: Tina BurnerCHELSEABARRACUDA: Monet X ChangeWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR: Florence D’Lee is now solo, but tonight she merges shows with Erika Klash from 7-9, then competes right after for Miss RockbarBOOTS & SADDLE: Miss Lady LibertyPIECES: Drag Wars with ShequidaDUPLEX:ContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”
On Point With: Ruby Roo
This queen made Mondays WORK in Brooklyn, with a long-running popular show “Mondays on Mondays” at This-N-That (TnT). With co-hosts Thorgy and Ragamuffin, MoM was an absolute favorite until the venue’s sad and shocking closure this past week. That’s okay though, because this versatile hostess has gigs all over the city, including the Duplex’s longest-runningContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Roo”
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious & guest PeppermintCASTRO: A Columbus Day partyHELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The last night of Sharon Needles’ Halloween showATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: New Scotty Em/Holly Box-Springs Sunday party: Trick!ST. CLEMENTS THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in the play “Daddy Issues”THERAPY: Sutton Lee Seymour guest hosts Slup!INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr’s show tonight is a benefit for Haiti hurricane victimsCHELSEAINTERMEZZO: Tina Burner hostsContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia Anyae’s showHELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Sharon Needles’ Halloween showST CLEMENS THEATRE: Shua Potter in the play “Daddy Issues”SPACE IBIZA: New urban party MagnumKING: M.E.A.T., a kinky new John Blair nightXL: A special ComicCon YOLOCHELSEAMETROPOLITAN ROOM: The Q, a talk show panel with guests Ruby Powers & Nomi SasG LOUNGE: Brita & Kareem host GLOW, with guestsContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night Picks”
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Blackout Fridays with Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker!HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Sharon Needles at 7, followed by Nasty Drew & the Harder Boys!ST. CLEMENS THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in “Daddy Issues!”ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Michael T spins a Bowie tattoo night!STAGE 48: Eventbrice urban party!CHELSEAEAGLE: Rough Sex: Master & Servant hosted by Barber Q!WEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE:ContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”
On Point With: Sasha Velour
An artist in every sense of the word, Sasha Velour embodies and informs what’s exciting about Brooklyn nightlife, art and drag. Her amazing, expectations-defying monthly show Nightgowns returns in October to gag us, issue #2 of her dragazine drops soon, and her curious and distinctive artwork continues to haunt our dreams and tickle our nightmares.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Velour”
Thursday Night Picks
Before, During & After Drag Race.UPTOWNWEST END: Haus of Mouth with Terra, Brita & guest Xandra Dee.SUITE: Jackie Dupree & guests Octavia Anyae & Ivana Black give shows and host karaoke.HELL’S KITCHEN BEAR DEN: Beers & Bears happy hour (above the Ritz)LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Sharon Needles’ Halloween show!ST CLEMENS THEATRE: Shua Potter stars in “Daddy Issues!”NEW WORLDContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars Ep. 7
https://youtu.be/usKdflRKIyE?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque9th Ave Saloon: no hostAlbatross: no hostAtlas Social Club: Holly Box-SpringsBarracuda: Judy Darling & Heidi HauxBarrage: no hostBoots & Saddle: Delilah BrooksBoxers HK: Marti Gould CummingsBranded Saloon: Madame Vivien V & KingaEasternbloc: Ruby RooExcelsior: no hostFarafina Café & Lounge: Vivacious & Maci SumcoxFeathers: no hostG Lounge: no hostHardware: Monet X ChangeHombres Lounge: no hostIcon: JizzaBellaIndustry:ContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race
All-Stars Ep. 7”
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