What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Thursdays (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)BOXERS UES: TOMA! party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)WEST END: Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Stars (11pm);Vanna Deux (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.19.2018)”
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 5
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm! This season, it seems each episode is 90 minutes and followed by a 30-minute post show “Untucked.”UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: no hostBOXERS UES: Brita FilterHARLEM NIGHTS: Madison BanksSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Anthony PaparelliHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings DBL:ContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 5”
Wednesday (4.18.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (9pm); Golden Delicious with Didi Cumswell, Carlos the Uber Driver & Tucker (11pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes starring Jackie Cox, James Mills & Michael Lamasa (7pm) FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Alexis Michelle: Alexis,ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.18.2018)”
On Point With: Daddy Ersin
As we approach Black Party Weekend, the leather / fetish / bear gods of NYC nightlife take over… and we submit! One of the newest such gods in the scene happens to be the Turkish-born creator of a major Chelsea monthly gear night– and he’ll be a presence at the actually 2018 Black Party as well.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daddy Ersin”
Tuesday (4.17.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BEECHMAN: Joey Arias & Sherry Vine: Cherchez La Femme (7pm) THERAPY: JanSport hosts “You Tried It” singing competition with guest Holly Box-Springs (11pm) HARDWARE:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.17.2018)”
On Point With: Rhiannon Nichelle
Previously unknown to many in NYC nightlife, the bearded beauty Rhiannon Nichelle came out of “nowhere,” slayed each of the three weeks of this year’s run of the lauded Miss Barracuda pageant, and in the end took home the crown. But the truth is this Arizona native has actually been doing drag for most ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rhiannon Nichelle”
Monday (4.16.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: 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 KITCHENGREEN ROOM 42: LGBTea variety show feat. Phillip Henry, Nedra Belle, Jaime Cepero, Jada Valenciaga & Jarvis Derrell (9:30pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels withContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.16.2018)”
X-Rayed Sex: “What Not To Wear – LeNair’s Sex Party Edition”
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. Attending sex parties and backrooms as much as I have over the years, I have definitelyContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “What Not To Wear – LeNair’s Sex Party Edition””
Sunday (4.15.2018)
UPTOWN SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm); Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) BARRAGE: FIESTA LATINA (5pm)ATLASContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.15.2018)”
Saturday (4.14.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: TBA BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (7pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJs Xavier & Bill Coleman (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Tammy Spanx with DJ Jon Ali (10pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae with theContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.14.2018)”
On Point With: Neon Calypso
This fierce and versatile Boston drag performer is no stranger to NYC. She tears it up here once or twice a month, and has become a regular cast member of Sasha Velour’s touring art / drag / multimedia stageshow NIGHTGOWNS, slaying the house down each time. It’s Neon Calypso! Thotyssey: Neon hello! How are youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Neon Calypso”
Bar Babe of the Week: Mercedes at the Rosemont
Take a luxury ride with Thotyssey’s Bar Babe of the Week, the Rosemont’s resident red-hot badass Mercedes! The bar I work at: The Rosemont How long I’ve worked there: Almost a year and a half What are my shifts: Thursday night for our rotating dance parties, & Sunday from 3PM to 4AM What makes thisContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Mercedes at the Rosemont”
Wake Up, Bitch! (4.14-15.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Baby Tea Brunch with Tyler Ashley CANCELLEDBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BASERA (HK): Brunch with Tiffany LeClerk & Jahlisa A. Ross BIZARRE (BK): BrunchContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (4.14-15.2018)”
Friday (4.15.2018)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) BEECHMAN: Twisted Sisterz starring Holly Dae, Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris & Shuga Cain (10pm);RITZ: DJs Xavier & James Ayalon (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: dance party (10pm);Jada Valenciaga does a numberContinueContinue reading “Friday (4.15.2018)”
Thursday (4.12.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTRIAD THEATER: Miss Richfield 1981: Born Again (7pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Thursdays (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)BOXERS UES: TOMA! party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)WEST END: Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Stars (11pm);Whendy Whaxwood with Vicky Boofont. (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happyContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.12.2018)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm! This season, it seems each episode is 90 minutes and followed by a 30-minute post show “Untucked.”UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: no hostBOXERS UES: Brita FilterHARLEM NIGHTS: Madison Banks or TBASUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Anthony Paparelli with Carlos the Uber DriverHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta JonesContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4”
Wednesday (4.11.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TRIAD THEATER: Miss Richfield 1981: Born Again (7pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (9pm); Terra Hyman *show finale* (11pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: “new show*ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.11.2018)”
On Point With: Yasmin Delano
This sexy, smart dancing queen made made herself known via the city’s weekly drag competitions. But now, the pussy is stepped All the Way Up as she slays this year’s Miss Barracuda pageant. It’s Contestant Numbah One, hailing from Da Bronx: Yasmin Delano! Thotyssey: Yasmin, hello! Are you busy fine-tuning your pageant presentation for thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Yasmin Delano”
Tuesday (4.10.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD THEATER: Miss Richfield 1981: Born Again (7pm)TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli with Philip Henry (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)THERAPY: JanSport hosts “You Tried It” singing competition (11pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter with CelahContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.10.2018)”
On Point With: Soju
[Photo credit: Felix Meaker] A star of YouTube and Chicago nightlife, the Korean-born drag queen known as “Soju” (that’s an extremely popular alcoholic beverage in her homeland) is a quirky and versatile performer loved by thousands. Now that she’s bringing her popular Chi-Town Kpop party Seoul Train to NYC for a special night while also preparingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soju”
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