250) Jahlisa A. RossThe newly crowned Miss Project Achieve / Columbia Research Unit (PACRU), this fashion forward dance diva is as inspirational an HIV awareness advocate as she is a drag queen.249) Svetlana StoliGLAM-nominated door queen of the Voss Events brunch at the Highline Ballroom, Svetlana is astutely political, pleasantly goofy, incredibly Russian, and needs to performContinueContinue reading “tHOTlist 2017 # 250 – 201”
Monthly Archives: December 2017
tHOTlist 2017 # 50 – 1
50) Bizarre BushwickFilmmaker Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire bought the Bizarre property (a large pre-war townhouse in Bushwick) to use as a set for a film project, but in a very Brooklyn twist wound up converting it into a venue where some of the most interesting and intimate drag/burlesque hybrid shows in the city can be found (plus all matterContinueContinue reading “tHOTlist 2017 # 50 – 1”
Friday (12.22.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)TRIAD THEATRE: Hedda Lettuce: Lettuce Rejoice (9:30pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Stephanie’s Child: PrEP the Halls (9pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Eugene Edo (10pm) THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJ Steve PaulContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.22.2017)”
On Point With: Allegra Spread
Whether she’s partying drag queen Allegra Spread or sultry burlesquer Satine S’Allumer, this entertainer delivers. Checkout her exclusive interview with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Allegra, hello! So, have you finished holiday shopping yet, if that’s a thing you do? I haven’t even started! Allegra Spread: I finished about 15 minutes ago, actually! I found some cute HanukkahContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Allegra Spread”
Thursday (12.21.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)THERAPY: Shade viewing party with Brita Filter (10:30pm); “14th Annual Christmas Spectacular” with Brita Filter, Michelle Dowdy, Jan Sport, Lagoona Bloo & more (11pm) HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (8pm);Shade viewing party withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.21.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Rowan at Rockbar
As we celebrate 8 years of Rockbar this weekend, let’s meet their ginger Bar Babe Rowan! Bar that I work at: Rockbar NYC How long I’ve worked there: 8 Years What are my shifts: Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays What makes this bar great: Rockbar would be my favorite bar, even if I didn’t work here!ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Rowan at Rockbar”
Wednesday (12.20.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TRIAD THEATER: The Doris Dear Christmas Special (7pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Golden Delicious (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Paige Turner’s Christmas Carol (9:30pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms (8pm);Paige Turner (11pm) THERAPY: PixieContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.20.2017)”
Coming Soon… the tHOTlist!
Coming this weekend to Thotyssey NYC…The tHOTlist! 250 people & places that made the scene in 2017!Are you on the tHOTlist????
Tuesday (12.19.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)BEECHMAN: Paige Turner’s Christmas Carol (9:30pm) BOXERS HK:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.19.2017)”
Monday (12.18.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBASERA: Sugga Pi Koko & FiFi DuBois (7pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with George Wendt & Adam Chandler-Berat (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: HoneyContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.18.2017)”
Sunday (12.17.2017)
UPTOWN BAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings (11pm) Private event (11pm)STAGE 48: Drag Race: Christmas Queens (9pm) THERAPY:Paige Turner (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shuga Cain (8pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm) VSBU: Adriana TrentaContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.17.2017)”
Saturday (12.16.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXPARILLA LATIN BISTRO: Jeannie Sol, Sugga Pi Koko & more (10pm) BAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm) TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Courtney Act: Lump of Coal (4pm & 9pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);DJ 2Face, Elizabeth James & Ruby Roo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s TexasContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.16.2017)”
Friday (12.15.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm)TOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)BEECHMAN: Alaska: For Heaven’s Snakes! (7pm);Courtney Act: Lump of Coal (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shane Tate’s “Bear Social” (10pm)FREQ: “SupaFreq″ with KennyContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.15.2017)”
Thursday (12.14.2017)
UPTOWNBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant Finale hosted by Marti Gould Cummings & Nedra Belle (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: Alaska: For Heaven’sContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.14.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Hoff at Georgie’s
“Daddy” Hoff has you served at Georgie’s, the Gay Cheers of Asbury Park! Bar that I work at: Georgie’s How long I’ve worked there: My second run here. the first time 4 years, this time 6 years What are my shifts: Tuesday & Wednesday nighs What makes this bar great: It’s the community bar. TheContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Hoff at Georgie’s”
Wednesday (12.13.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TRIAD THEATER: The Doris Dear Christmas Special (7pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman with PhilEsha De Lox (9:30pm); Whendy Whaxwood (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Alaska: For Heaven’s Snakes (9:30pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: DustyContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.13.2017)”
Tuesday (12.12.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.12.2017)”
On Point With: Lucy Balls
An Arizona menswear designer turned Brooklyn drag queen, Lucy Balls had a monthly show at This- N-That before that venue closed. But after a hiatus where she struggled with figuring out the limits of boundary pushing in her darkly comic performances, she’s back and better than ever! Thotyssey: Hey, Lucy! How do you think the holidaysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lucy Balls”
Monday (12.11.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with J. Harrison Ghee (Crystal Demure) (9pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Alyssa Fox (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: HoneyContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.11.2017)”
On Point With: Occupy The Disco
Pop music is cute for the bar, but a serious dance floor requires serious beats. Josh Appelbaum, DJ RuBot and Tad Haes (pictured above, left to right), who when combined are the deft DJ triad Occupy The Disco, provide this service. Their aim is to ween the children off the derivative silliness that is constant Rihanna remixesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Occupy The Disco”
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