UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm) CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Paulina the Princess & Tiara Quistina Nirmala for Chengs’ 24th Anniversary (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas HoldContinue reading “Saturday (9.30.2017)”
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Friday (9.29.2017)
UPTOWN CASTRO: Benefit for Mexico & PR (7pm);S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm) TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm) WEST END: “Freshmen 18+” with DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm) HARDWARE: Aja, MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading “Friday (9.29.2017)”
On Point With: Qhrist With a Q
With otherworldly looks and a provocative stage presence, this Brooklyn performer (by way of the Bronx) is carving a fascinating niche into the scene with popular shows at Gold Sounds and elsewhere. Thotyssey throws questions ay Qhrist With a Q! Thotyssey: Qhrist, thanks for chatting! OMG, Bushwig! How was it? Qhrist With a Q: Bushwig wasContinue reading “On Point With: Qhrist With a Q”
Thursday (9.28.2017)
UPTOWN INDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm) TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm) ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm) CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm) WEST END: “RUMBA!” Latin Dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)Continue reading “Thursday (9.28.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy
Yas Queen! A HK institution: Therapy’s Bradley! Bar that I work at: Therapy Bar How long I’ve worked there: Only 3 months, but I have worked in Hell’s Kitchen nightlife for four years now. What are my shifts: Tuesday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 10pm-4am, Sunday 5pm-2am. What makes this bar great: Even before I started working at Therapy, I’veContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy”
Wednesday (9.27.2017)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Poppy with Aviva Dickman & Didi Cumswell (11pm) CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: Dyke Bar Takeover (6pm); Pixie Aventura (11pm) RISE: Will & Grace Trivia Night hosted by Marti Gould Cummings as Karen Walker (9:30pm);Brenda Dharling, MartiContinue reading “Wednesday (9.27.2017)”
On Point With: Poppy
She’s winning pageants and major drag competitions left and right, and she’s about to debut a new monthly show… get into Poppy! Thotyssey: Hello, Poppy! Congratulations on winning So You Want an Invasion at Stonewall this past Sunday! Was it fun? Poppy: Hello Jim! Thank you! The competition was fantastic, but that’s no surprise – it’sContinue reading “On Point With: Poppy”
Tuesday (9.26.2017)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm) TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) POSH: Gogo Tuesdays (10pm) RISE: Rising Star 4 auditions (10pm) VSBU: “Spotlight”Continue reading “Tuesday (9.26.2017)”
RePoint: Marti Gould Cummings
2017 has been a huge year for one of NYC’s most beloved drag entertainers: several successful cabaret concerts and out-of-town gigs, new weekly gigs in the city, A-List guests for her show Stage Fright, a stunningly successful foray into politics, a much-buzzed about TV show that she’s starring and producing in, a wedding, and aContinue reading “RePoint: Marti Gould Cummings”
Monday (9.25.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN VSBU: The Voice viewing party with host Nedra Belle (8pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Kenita Miller (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)Continue reading “Monday (9.25.2017)”
X-Rayed Sex: “8 Years Since Porn & A Better Beyond”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. 8 YEARS. On September 23, 2009, 8 years ago, I announced that I was officially retiring from the gay porn industry via a post on the blog that what was then titled “Tré’s X-Ray Vision”, but now called “L’s X-Ray Vision”. MyContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “8 Years Since Porn & A Better Beyond””
Sunday (9.24.2017)
UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MONARCH: Finale of FLY Sundays with DJ Dawson (3pm) BARRAGE: Fiesta Latina (5pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Jan Sport (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Thee Suburbia, Dani Spieler & Tiffany Mann (11pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm) POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm) THERAPY:Continue reading “Sunday (9.24.2017)”
On Point With: Carmen Sidemi
This hilarious drama queen-turned-drag queen is taking over NYC nightlife one venue at a time. Dishing it all about her drag family and the pros and cons of everythingin the biz, it’s the fabulous Carmen Sidemi! Thotyssey: Hey Carmen! How was Gay College Tuesday at the Ritz this past week? You guest performed while yourContinue reading “On Point With: Carmen Sidemi”
Saturday (9.23.2017)
UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm) CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: TBA BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: TrixieContinue reading “Saturday (9.23.2017)”
Friday (9.22.2017)
UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm) TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm) CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm);Distorted Diznee (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Dance party (9pm) Continue reading “Friday (9.22.2017)”
On Point With: Jose Daniel Alvarez & Drew Bolton
Brooklyn is bracing itself for “Killer Unicorn,” the hilarious and grotesque indie horror film where the borough’s most beloved (and reviled!) nightlife performers get killed off in glorious old school gore by the titular character. “KU” is the brainchild of writer Jose Daniel Alvarez, as interpreted through the lens by his judy, director Drew Bolton. Thotyssey isContinue reading “On Point With: Jose Daniel Alvarez & Drew Bolton”
Thursday (9.21.2017)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm) ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm) CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel With DJ Scotty Rox (11pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Gayme Night” with CarmenContinue reading “Thursday (9.21.2017)”
On Point With: Phil Chanel
Although he’s a Jersey boy, this nightlife producer and promoter is a New Yorker at heart. And with tons of events to manage and an all-new drag competition to debut next week, now is the time to get a whiff of Thotyssey’s free sample of Phil Chanel! Thotyssey: Hey Phil, how was your party atContinue reading “On Point With: Phil Chanel”
Bar Babe of the Week: Luke at Pieces
This adorbs baby-faced actor moonlights as a truly a lightning-fast pourmaster, and neighborhood favorite to boot: It’s Luke of Pieces (and Hardware)! Bar that I work at: I work at both Pieces in the Village and Hardware in Hell’s Kitchen. They are sister bars owned by the same two awesome guys. How long I’ve workedContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Luke at Pieces”
Wednesday (9.20.2017)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Golden Delicious with Vanna Deux (11pm) CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: DJ Nandi spins a happy hour “Return to Vlada” tribute (6pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm) ATLASContinue reading “Wednesday (9.20.2017)”
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