UPTOWN ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) LA PINATA: 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 KITCHEN VSBU: Karaoke contest with Ally Ganza (10pm) HARDWARE: Paige Turner (10:30pm) INDUSTRY: Sutton Lee Seymour guest hosts (11pm) RISE: Andora, Aquaria & Brenda Dharling (11pm)Continue reading “Wednesday (5.31.2017)”
Monthly Archives: May 2017
RePoint: Adriana Trenta
When last we spoke to this young queen, she was in the thick of 2016’s pivotal “So You Think You Can Drag” competition. Now almost a year later, she is making her way with fierce performances all over the city… and she’s won a coveted pageant placement to boot! And this weekend, she’s gonna respond toContinue reading “RePoint: Adriana Trenta”
Tuesday (5.30.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Broadway Lights with Markys (8pm) CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm) TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm) THERAPY: RUSA LGBT presents “Drag Queen Pin”Continue reading “Tuesday (5.30.2017)”
On Point With: B. Hollywood
Their cosmic, witchy presence is most welcome in the Brooklyn nightlife scene, where they turn ferocious looks and numbers at the parties, create gorgeous intergalactic fashions for us all to be fierce in, and take stunning photos of us doing it. It’s Brooklyn Nightlife Awards 2017 Best Photographer nominee B. Hollywood! Thotyssey: Hi B., thanksContinue reading “On Point With: B. Hollywood”
Memorial Day (5.29.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: Holly Dae hosts “Are You Smarter Than a Gogo Boy” (9pm) THERAPY: "Stage Fright” starring Marti Gould Cummings with Lillias White (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Michael Buchanan (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm) RISE: Peppermint (11pm) INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with LibbyContinue reading “Memorial Day (5.29.2017)”
Sunday (5.28.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Brian Richards (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings (midnight) THERAPY: Paige Turner’s birthday SLURP (10pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry & Nedra Belle (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & ScottyContinue reading “Sunday (5.28.2017)”
On Point With: Whitney Day
One of the best known and most beloved DJs and nightlife producers in the national lesbian scene (and queer scene in general), this classically-trained musician has conquered two coasts with her lavish, lively events and eclectic beats. For Brooklyn and New York Pride this June, she will be bringing her brand back to her nativeContinue reading “On Point With: Whitney Day”
Saturday (5.27.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); DJ Request Dance Party (6pm) TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) CASTRO: DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BEECHMAN: Chris Harder: #BigBrightStar (7pm) HARDWARE: Monet X Change (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJContinue reading “Saturday (5.27.2017)”
On Point With: Lil Miss Hot Mess
Defying convention with her performing style and career trajectory, this queen has made her mark in a unique and major way. With eclectic bi-coastal performances that range from old school punk rock to kindergarten-friendly, she has now made waves with a memorable spot: the energetic bearded lady among the ensemble of NYC queens backing KatyContinue reading “On Point With: Lil Miss Hot Mess”
Friday (5.26.2017)
Before, during and after Drag Race. UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm) CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) WEST END: “Freshmen 18+” (10pm) SUITE: Miz Cracker & Brenda Dharling (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN BEECHMAN: Jinkx Monsoon Sings Everything (7pm); Distorted Diznee (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Chris Ryan & DJ Nicky Boombox (9pm) VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm) THERAPY: DJContinue reading “Friday (5.26.2017)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 10
The show starts at 8pm! UPTOWN SUITE: no host TOOLBOX: Heather Wood WEST END: Shuga Cain HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: no host BOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Dahlia Sin and Kandy Muse. INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict POSH: no host RISE: Paige Turner RITZ: Chelsea Piers THERAPY: DustyContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 10”
Thursday (5.25.2017)
UPTOWN: INDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm) CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm) WEST END: Shuga Cain (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN STAGE 48: Aaron Carty’s Beyonce Experience featuring Carson Kresley, Tina Burner, Brenda Dharling, Marti Gould Cummings & Bootsie LeFaris (6pm) RITZ: Beers &Continue reading “Thursday (5.25.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Pauly at Club Evolution
The queer strip of Roosevelt Ave in Jackson Heights is loaded with gorgeous bar babes. But here is one of my absolute favorites from Club Evolution, the sweet and sexy Pauly! Bar that I work at: Club Evolution How long I’ve worked there: 4 Years What are my shifts: Wednesday karaoke What makes this barContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Pauly at Club Evolution”
Wednesday (5.23.2017)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) LA PINATA: 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 KITCHEN VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm) HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Jackie Cox (10:30pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker guest hosts (11pm) RISE: Andora, Aquaria & Brenda Dharling present aContinue reading “Wednesday (5.23.2017)”
On Point With: Ophelia Nightbird
The very first Miss Rockbar was crowned in November of 2016, and it couldn’t have gone to a more unique and fascinating queen. Equal parts drag performer and musician, it’s not a rarity to find her bald, beat and beautiful onstage strumming her guitar… and she owes a lot of her current incarnation to aContinue reading “On Point With: Ophelia Nightbird”
Vote Thotyssey for the BNAs!
I am as happy as can be that Thotyssey has been nominated for TWO Brooklyn Nightlife Awards this year: Writer/Blog & Event Publisher. I work hard to list every BK nightlife event I can find every day of the week, and many of my favorite interviews have been with BK performing artists, deejays, etc. BrooklynContinue reading “Vote Thotyssey for the BNAs!”
Tuesday (5.23.2017)
UPTOWN PARRILLA: Dinner show with Shequida (8pm) TOOLBOX: Broadway Lights with Markys (8pm) CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm) TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm) HARDWARE: Pixie AventuraContinue reading “Tuesday (5.23.2017)”
X-Rayed Sex: “6 Sex Toys That Can Please Men, But Marketed To Women”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. In case you didn’t know, in the sex toy industry, May is known as Masturbation May. While I, and I’m sure just about every male (regardless of orientation) don’t need a specified month to celebrate masturbation, let’s give it a go-around todayContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “6 Sex Toys That Can Please Men, But Marketed To Women””
Monday (5.22.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN ACTOR’S TEMPLE: Broadway Roasts Michael Musto (8pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) THERAPY: “Stage Fright” with Marti Gould Cummings and guests Jonathan Groff, Joe Dipeitro & Wade McCollum (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Mike Schwitter (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm) RISE:Continue reading “Monday (5.22.2017)”
On Point With: Crystal Mesh
This Southern Belle is now a rising star of the Brooklyn drag scene, with several gigs at the Rosemont and major gigs on the horizon. Get into this super likable karaoke songwriting queen, Miss Crystal Mesh! Thotyssey: Hi Crystal! Thanks for talking to us! So, I hate to be basic and start with a Drag RaceContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Mesh”
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