The newly crowned Miss Boots & Saddle has already been a Boots fan favorite now for some time, so it’s no surprise that the room went wild when her name was announced as the winner. Known for her sweetness and her hot dance moves, this half of the “#BlackFridays” weekly show has overcome her strugglesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lilith LeFae”
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Thursday (1.19.2017)
UPTOWN:ALIBI: Now with a new weekly drag host per week. Michelle La Fontaine tonight (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Multiple DJ birthdays for Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint & DJ Scotty Rox downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray BottomsContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.19.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: John from Easternbloc
[photo credit: Lucas Blair] A drag queen who was There and done That, John has hung up his wig and brought his biz to the other side of the bar. Come down to the EV and give him a Scooby Snack. Bar that I work at: Easternbloc How long I’ve worked there: Two months WhatContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: John from Easternbloc”
Wednesday (1.18.2017)
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Juicy Liu (10:30pm)THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Monet X Change (11pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine with Jessica Wild (11pm)RISE: Aquaria & AndoraContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.18.2017)”
On Point With: Michael T
DJ, promoter, glam rocker… he’s done it all, coming from an era when nightlifers were actual superstars. And a superstar he remains, as he turns 50 at a venue that’s become his home base. Get your wisdom, and bask in the glory, of Michael T! Thotyssey: Hi Michael! Thanks for talking to us and happyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael T”
Tuesday 1.17.2017
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O ’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Delighted Tobehere & Pixie Aventura (11pm)RITZ: Gay College Tuesday (11pm)THERAPY: Sherry Vine and Peppermint (11pm)INDUSTRY: Monet X Change hosts Bad DragContinueContinue reading “Tuesday 1.17.2017”
Monday 1.16.2017
UPTOWNMAMAJUANA CAFE: TGIM with Sugga Pi Koko & Harmonica Sunbeam (8pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois host a benefit for the Ali Forney Center, with guest performers including Bella Noche, Lagoona Bloo, Whendy Whaxwood and Bitsy Pieces (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Jenn Gambatese (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels withContinueContinue reading “Monday 1.16.2017”
On Point With: Matty Glitterati
One of nightlife’s favorite free spirits, the otter-ific DJ/Promoter Matty Glitterati has been destroying us with beats and kikis for more than half a decade now. This, plus his presence on Antitwink.com, make him an authority on all things night and life. You can find him living it in every borough, but in January heContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Matty Glitterati”
Sunday Night (1.15.2017)
UPTOWNFARAFINA CAFE: Debut of Vivacious’ “Keep It Comin’ Sundays” at its new location with tonight’s guest Kari Kerning (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: 2 Aces 4 Queens show and benefit featuring Rob de Anthony, Aaliyah Martinez. JizzaBella, ByancaRaye LoveStorm-Prime, Jennifer Love, Ember Rose, & Vanessa Ortiz (8pm), followed by PaigeContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night (1.15.2017)”
Saturday Night 1.14.2017
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: MLK bash (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of Spunk (9pm)RITZ: DJ’s Xavier & John Marto (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks & DJ Skittlez (11pm)BOXERS HK: ButchContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night 1.14.2017”
Friday Night (1.13.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (miidnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour guest hosted by the Haus of Aja & Shea Coulee (6pm); New Friday party debut from the producers of FLY Sunday: “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Brita Filter, DJ Ricardo & Chris RyanContinueContinue reading “Friday Night (1.13.2017)”
On Point With: Lady Bearica Andrews
This anything-goes entertainer makes up one third of the self-deprecating nightlife collective The Nobodies, who are finally getting their props as of late: a Glam nomination in December, and the the go-ahead from Bob the Drag Queen herself to take over the Slam Awards in January. Let’s catch up with Lady Bearica Andrews and get theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Bearica Andrews”
Thursday Night 1.12.2017
UPTOWN: SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint, Adam Joseph & T-Boy premiering his new video (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Clarice DuBois (7pm); Shequida with guest Jiggly Caliente (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: GameContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night 1.12.2017”
Bar Babe of the Week: Artem at Albatross
A Queens favorite: the Albatross’ sexy green-eyed Artem! Bar that I work at: Albatross Bar in Astoria, Queens. How long I’ve worked there: Over a year and a half. What are my shifts: Saturday-Tuesday 5pm-4am (happy hour weekdays are 5-8pm–buy one get one on almost everything). What makes this bar great: The diversity makes itContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Artem at Albatross”
Wed. Night Picks (1.11.2017)
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Happy hour with Sapphira Cristal (7pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Whendy Whaxwood (10:30pm)THERAPY: Pixie Aventura (11pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (11pm)RISE: Aquaria & Andora with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ: TURNt with Maddelynn Hatter, JudyContinueContinue reading “Wed. Night Picks (1.11.2017)”
Tues. Night Picks 1.10.2017
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O ’s karaoke (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Delighted Tobehere & Pixie Aventura (11pm)RITZ: Gay College Tuesday (11pm)THERAPY: Lavinia Draper & friends (11pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae guest hosts Bad Drag Queen (midnight)CHELSEASID GOLD’S: Solid Gold Lounge, a monthlyContinueContinue reading “Tues. Night Picks 1.10.2017”
Mon. Night Picks 1.9.2017
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRISE: Jackie Dupree performs a special happy hour show, with guest Yuhua Hamasaki (8pm)VSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois with Juicy Liu (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Michael Cerveris (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels (10pm) with guest Leeds HillRITZ: Tina Burner (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with Kathryn Gallagher (11pm)CHELSEASIDContinueContinue reading “Mon. Night Picks 1.9.2017”
X-Rayed Sex: “Sex & A Drag Queen’s Manhood”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. “A femme in the streets, a butch in the sheets.” I first heard this statement in reference to drag queens, and how they’re said to usually be tops. While being a top should be of no significance to judging a male’s manhood, beContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Sex & A Drag Queen’s Manhood””
Sunday Night Picks 1.8.2017
UPTOWNCASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Theratea Tea Dance (4pm), followed by Paige Turner (10pm)BOXERS HK: Golden Globes viewing party (8pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Alexis Michelle (7pm), followed by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (8pm)VSBU: Marti Gould Cummings with PetraContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks 1.8.2017”
On Point With: Petra Fried
This entertainer has only been a drag queen for a little over two years now, but she’s already Rockbar’s Senior Girl, and a featured weekly performer for the West Village’s most eclectic night. With an array of looks ranging from trashy-fun to high end pageant glam and killer Broadway-worthy pipes, she got the goods forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Petra Fried”
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