Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerTAQUERIA MEZA (WV): Jackie DupreeSUNDAYBASERA: Brunch with Tiffany LeClerk & Jahlisa A. Ross BIZARRE (BK): Brunch With Lady Bearica Andrews, Ariel Italic & Emi GrateBOOTS & SADDLE (WV): Brunch with Jessie James & Maxxx PleasureBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LAContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch (1.20 – 21.2018)”
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Friday (1.19.2018)
UPTOWNWEST END: Michael Block’s Birthday Show feat. Vanna Deux, Poppy, Bella Noche, Gloria Swansong, Whendy Whaxwood & more (7pm)TOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: Aja, MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Dahlia Sin host the 1 Year anniversary of HAUS (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Jesse Luttrell (9:30pm)BEECHMAN:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.19.2018)”
Thursday (1.18.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)TRIAD: Kinky Boots’ birthday burlesque show (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint & DJ Cazwell (11pm)GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: An Evening With Della Reese feat. Chris Weaver, Charlie Mantione & more (7pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Will & GraceContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.18.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Jon at The Deep End
Climb down the McManhole of The Deep End’s co-owner and Bar Babe, Jon! Bar that I work at: The Deep End How long I’ve worked there: It feels like a decade, but this past Saturday was our first birthday! What are my shifts: Thursday and Saturday all night, most Fridays, and brunch shifts starting veryContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Jon at The Deep End”
Wednesday (1.17.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm);Golden Delicious with Ritzy Bitz. (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Nedra Belle (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Viva Vidalia (8pm);Vicky Boofont & Juicy Liu (11pm) THERAPY: Pixie Aventura &ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.17.2018)”
On Point With: DiDi Disco
This fierce Brooklyn drag queen, DJ and pageant winner is now officially a daughter of Horrorchata, and she’s here to slay. Oh, and pretty soon, she’ll be taking her fierceness on a field trip across the country! Thotyssey twirls with DiDi Disco on the eve of her birthday week.Thotyssey: Didi, hello! Thanks for talking toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DiDi Disco”
Tuesday (1.16.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm)ALIBI: 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 (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.16.2018)”
Monday (1.15.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna host Open Mic Night (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with Robert Anthony Jones (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Taylor Louderman (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport & Jasmine Rice (11pm) RITZ:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.15.2018)”
Sunday (1.14.2018)
UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Opening Weekend (6pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Aviva Dickman & Loretta Stoned (11pm) GRACE ROOMMATE HOTEL: DRENCHED Pool party (7pm)THERAPY: Jackie Cox (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shuga Cain (8pm)POSH:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.14.2018)”
On Point With: Coby Koehl
Breaking through in the DC vogue scene with the House of Aviance before making a name for himself as a NYC nightlife entertainer who ultimately collaborated with (and later dramatically shunned by) the legendary Boy George, he has now come full circle as a recording artist on Aviance Records with a hit track… Coby KoehlContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Coby Koehl”
Saturday (1.13.2018)
UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Astala Vista (6pm & 8pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm)RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJs Xavier & Bill ColemanContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.13.2018)”
On Point With: Dezi 5
This very soulful and stylish Dallas-born crooner is quickly making waves as a remarkable entertainer here in NYC, and is about to break through in a big way with a gig at one of the city’s most legend-making venues. Five stars for Dezman Lehman, aka Dezi 5! Thotyssey: Dezi, hello! How is 2018 treating youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dezi 5”
Wake Up, Bitch! (1.12-13.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerTAQUERIA MEZA (WV): Brunch with Kia Karr & Chola SpearsSUNDAYBASERA: Brunch with Honey Davenport & Kristy Blaze BIZARRE (BK): Brunch With Lady Bearica Andrews, Ariel Italic & Emi GrateBOOTS & SADDLE (WV): Brunch with Jessie James & Allegra Spread BOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea)ContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (1.12-13.2018)”
Friday (1.12.2018)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse with Dahlia Sin & DiDi Ritz (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm)BEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling & Bootsie LeFaris (10pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Johnny Innllo (10pm) THERAPY: DJContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.12.2018)”
On Point With: Robbyne Kaamil
[photo: Jeff Campagna] A staple of NYC nightlife for decades now, this fiercely funny comedian will have none of your filters, thank you very much. Also an actress, singer / songwriter, children’s book author and animal rights activist, this performer has shared the stage with the likes of Bianca Del Rio, and she tells it likeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Robbyne Kaamil”
Thursday (1.11.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: Nedra Belle (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm); Chorus Girls: A Drag Cabaret starring Sasha Pierce Davenport & Ellia J. Garlands feat. other queens from the NYCGMC (9:30pm)HARDWARE: ShugaContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.11.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Steven at Hardware
Steven at Hardware / Pieces treats you right from behind the bar and behind the lens. Bar that I work at: Pieces Bar and Hardware Bar How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been working at Hardware and Pieces for about 5 months What are my shifts: At Hardware on Wednesdays from noon to 9, ThursdaysContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Steven at Hardware”
Wednesday (1.10.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm); Whendy Whaxwood with Zalika Parsons (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENFEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm)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);Vicky Boofont & JuicyContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.10.2018)”
On Point With: Spacebabe
A fixture of NYC nightlife in many incarnations for years, Jeff Poulin is best known to those of us who have been around for a bit as a bearded drag queen performing under his actual name. But like the sci-fi creatures that inspired this latest aesthetic, the character “Spacebabe” has recently been born, and nothingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Spacebabe”
Tuesday (1.9.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm)ALIBI: 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)FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally GanzaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.9.2017)”
Thotyssey 