Veteran pourmaster at the Ritz Michael has Legacy Bar Babe Status! Bar that I work at: The Ritz Bar & Lounge in Hell’s Kitchen How long I’ve worked there: 12 years, since we opened What are my shifts: Wednesday happy hour; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. What makes this bar great: Its inclusion of ourContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at The Ritz”
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.17-18.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner TAQUERIA MEZA:(WV) Brunch with Tammy Spanx SUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with Deja Davenport & Darylin La Fontaine BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Ariel Italic, Lady Bearica Andrews & Emi GrateBOOTS &ContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.17-18.2018)”
Friday (2.16.2018)
UPTOWNSUITE: 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: “LGBTea“ music / comedy / variety hosted by Phillip Henry feat. Nedra Belle, Jada Valenciaga & more (9:30pm)BEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee feat. Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda DharlingContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.16.2018)”
Thursday (2.15.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka Khanvict (11pm) POSH: DJContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.15.2018)”
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 4
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm!UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Lola Michele-Kiki SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux with Catrina LoveLace, Anthony Paparelli & Bambina Da Dondiva HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings DBL: no hostHARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict RISE:ContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 4”
Wednesday (2.14.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm);Whendy Whaxwood’s 1st Anniversary show with Gloria Swansong. (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Viva Vidalia & Jasmine Kennedie. (8pm);Paige Turner (11pm)GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Stephanie’s Child (Jan Sport, Rosé & Lagoona Bloo) (9pm)VSBU: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.14.2018)”
On Point With: DJ John Marto
Using music and nightlife as a way to escape a conservative upbringing, this popular DJ has since earned a reputation of being a crowd-pleasing professional. Now in addition to spinning HK hot spots like POSH and the Ritz, John Marto will soon be bringing the party back to his home state of New Jersey… asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ John Marto”
Tuesday (2.13.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase hosted by Justin Zirilli feat. Philip Henry (9pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)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) BOXERS HK: “Pre-Valentine Extravaganza” feat. Sam Stevens, The Paisley Fields,ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.13.2018)”
Monday (2.12.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna host Open Mic Night (10pm)ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with Russell Fischer (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Bryonha Marie Parham & Maddy Trumble (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: HoneyContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.12.2018)”
Sunday (2.11.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm)BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) MOTT HAVEN: Barbra’s Valentine Cabaret starring Barbra Herr (7pm)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 PettiContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.11.2018)”
On Point With: Didi Cumswell
This graceful vintage queen has only been turning it for about 8 months now, but she’s already preparing to host her own Stonewall Invasion this weekend! Thotyssey catches up with the rising star of Didi Cumswell. Thotyssey: Didi, thanks for chatting! So let’s get right into this… did you see last nights Drag Race? DidiContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Didi Cumswell”
Saturday (2.10.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Yuhua Hamasaki (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) RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJ Tony Moran (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Tammy Spanx & DJ Xavier Mazara (10pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae withContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.10.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Diego at Club Feathers & GYM Bar
Keeping it real, and real hot, on both sides of the river: Diego of Club Feathers, GYM Bar and Rockbar’s Travesura Saturdays! Bar that I work at: Feathers (River Edge, NJ), GYM Bar & Rockbar (I host a once-a-month party) How long I’ve worked there: Almost 12 years at Feathers; Almost 4 years at GYM What are myContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Diego at Club Feathers & GYM Bar”
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.10-11.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner TAQUERIA MEZA:(WV) Brunch with Tammy Spanx SUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with FiFi DuBois & Hibiscus BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Ariel Italic Devo Monique, Lady Bearica Andrews & Emi GrateBOOTS & SADDLE (WV): Brunch with JessieContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.10-11.2018)”
Friday (2.9.2018)
UPTOWNSUITE: 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 Holly Dae (11pm) BEECHMAN: Levonia Jenkins: Gender Fluids (10pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Vito Fun (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJ Steve Paul (10pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: VOYEUR feat.ContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.9.2018)”
Thursday (2.8.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida with Vivacious (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka Khanvict (11pm) POSH:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.8.2018)”
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 3
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm!UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Lola Michele-Kiki SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict RISE: Phi Phi O’HaraRITZ: Honey Davenport THERAPY: Monet X ChangeVSBU: Phillip HenryCHELSEABARRACUDA: KizhaContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 3”
Wednesday (2.7.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm); Miz Diamond Wigfall with Poppy & Golden Delicious (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: 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 with Jasmine Kennedie (8pm);PaigeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.7.2018)”
On Point With: Greg Scarnici
A writer, actor, Fire Island personality, YouTube star, associate producer of “SNL,” DJ and drag performer, this guy has a busier week than you. And now we’re about to behold his YouTube alter ego Levonia Jenkins in a way we’ve never seen in before. Give it up for Greg Scarnici! Thotyssey: Greg, hello! I knowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Greg Scarnici”
X Rayed Sex: “Coming Out At 30… What Did I Miss?”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. Every gay and bisexual man or woman must come out in their own time. Unfortunately, thereContinueContinue reading “X Rayed Sex: “Coming Out At 30… What Did I Miss?””
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