Thotyssey sure loves to throw the “Legend” label around, but who can debate it’s proper usage when it comes to this queen? The City Island native practically invented a style of drag performance that’s part standup, part storytelling, and she’s appeared in some truly classic camp films, from a lead in the drag farce “Girls WillContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Coco Peru”
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Bar Babe of the Week: Markyus at the Toolbox
Guess the drag alter ego of this week’s Bar Babe! Answer below, but in the meantime enjoy some Sex on the Beach with Markyus at the Toolbox! Bar that I work at: The Toolbox on the upper east side How long I’ve worked there: 2 months, but seems like 2 years. It’s a great neighborhoodContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Markyus at the Toolbox”
Wednesday (5.10.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal happy hour (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 Ally Ganza (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Juicy Liu (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine with Robbie Turner (11pm)RISE: Aquaria, Bootsie LeFaris & Marti Gould Cummings celebrateContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.10.2017)”
On Point With: Aquaria
It’s been quite awhile since a nightlife performer has captured our hearts and minds in this way, using an arsenal of precisely edited looks, ferociously eloquent dance moves and a cool demeanor hiding hours of painstaking preparation. Has anyone not seen her Instagram by now, or caught her name in a hundred Buzzfeed lists? Where didContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aquaria”
Tuesday (5.9.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: 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 KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm) HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Ragamuffin (11pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos MitosContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.9.2017)”
On Point With: Vigor Mortis
This drag king and burlesque performer has his plate filled right now as the assistant of, and collaborator with, the great “Drag Race” queen Sasha Velour. But the Mister Coney Island 2017 competition is right upon us, which means it’s just about time for Vigor Mortis to take center stage once again! Thotyssey: Hello there, Vigor!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vigor Mortis”
Monday (5.8.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: “Stage Fright” with Marti Gould Cummings and Billy Porter (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Gaelen Miller (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Skyla Versai’s last Musical Mondays of the season (10pm)RISE: Peppermint (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA (11pm)RITZ: Tina Burner with Bootsie LeFaris (midnight)MURRAY HILLUNCLE CHARLIE’S: BrentContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.8.2017)”
On Point With: DJ Brian Richards
This DJ is just as much at home spinning the big sexy parties, the neighborhood bar throwbacks and/or the drag shows. Meet one of NYC’s busiest music masters, Brian Richards! Thotyssey: Brian, hello! DJ Brian Richards: Hi Jim! I just want to start by saying thanks so much for the interview. Thotyssey is one ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Brian Richards”
Sunday (5.7.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: “Love Age Sundays” finale with DJ Borowski (4-11pm) INDUSTRY: Roxy Brooks hosts Miss Meatpacking Comedy Queen (7pm); Kizha Carr (midnight) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings (midnight) THERAPY: YSP benefit show with Egyptt LaBeija, Akasha Love, Kara Sucia, Stella D’oroContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.7.2017)”
Saturday (5.6.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: 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 KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm) BEECHMAN: Courtney Act: The Girl from Oz (7pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (7pm), CafeContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.6.2017)”
On Point With: Ariel Sinclair
She’s a longtime favorite entertainer of all seasons at Lips and Stonewall, but summer is when this queen’s star always shines brightest. Returning very soon to the Ice Palace on Fire Island for gigs galore, Ariel Sinclair makes a little time now for some exclusive sweet T with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Hello there Ms. Sinclair, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ariel Sinclair”
Vote Thotyssey for the BNAs
Looking for some Crooklyn love! Thotyssey is the only blog that complies a master list of Brooklyn nightlife events on a daily basis, and recognition here will only help the accuracy and diversity of Brooklyn listings on the site!VOTE HERE, in the three categories mentioned in the graphic above, and I love you!
Cinco De Mayo (5.5.2017)
Before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Miz Cracker & Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Courtney Act: The Girl from Oz (7pm); Nasty Drew: The Secrets of the Prom Queen Curse (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Andrew Christian book signing (9pm)STAGE 48: FURBALL 13th Anniversary (10pm)POSH: DJ Mothe (10pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)THERAPY:ContinueContinue reading “Cinco De Mayo (5.5.2017)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7
The show starts at 8pm!UPTOWNSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Heather WoodWEST END: Shuga Cain HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Shequida INDUSTRY: Miz CrackerMR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict POSH: no hostRISE: Paige Turner RITZ: Holly Box-Springs & Kimmi Moore THERAPY: Tina Burner CHELSEAACE HOTEL: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman BARRACUDA: Judy DarlingBOXERS CHELSEA: Official VH1 siteGYM BAR: Loretta StonedContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7”
Thursday (5.4.2017)
UPTOWN:SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: MisssHell (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)BEECHMAN: Debut of Courtney Act: The Girl from Oz (7pm) HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms & Shuga Cain host Fire Island viewing party (7pm); Shequida with guest Vita Summers (midnight)ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.4.2017)”
On Point With: Vinny Vega
Big-hearted, professional, photogenic and obviously hot as all hell, it’s hard to argue that this guy is not the most recognizable gogo boy in NYC right now. And on top of that, he’s gradually added promoter, party host, photographer, reality TV star and actor to his *ahem* extensive resume. And now he’s got the skinnyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vinny Vega”
Bar Babe of the Week: Franco at the Cock
Sexy BeefyBingoBro Franco has got you at the Cock! Bar that I work at: the latest edition of the Cock, located at 93 2nd Ave (E 6th and 2nd Ave) in the East Village! Occasionally you can also find me slinging drinks and stocking at Easternbloc, also in EV (E 6th and Ave A). HowContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Franco at the Cock”
Wednesday (5.3.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal happy hour (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); Nedra Belle & Marti Gould Cummings (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: City Council campaign fundraiser for Justin Sanchez, hosted by Tym Moss, with Cherry Poppins & more (7pm);ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.3.2017)”
Tuesday (5.2.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXBAAD! THEATRE: “Phoenix Rising” starring Apollonia Cruz, Samore Love, Brianna Lez-Brianna & more (7pm)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 KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all nightContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.2.2017)”
On Point With: Anthony Paparelli
Dancer, gogo boy, choreographer, aerialist, actor, promoter, producer. This guy wears a lot of hats… when he’s wearing anything at all! And this week he’s on the team of nightlife elites helming the premiere of one of the most hotly anticipated new parties of the summer. Let’s get the bare facts from Anthony Paparelli! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anthony Paparelli”
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