Monthly Archives: July 2018

Tuesday (7.31.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX WHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm)  TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) SUITE: Leg Up On Life benefit feat. Nicky Ottav, Didi Cumswell, Bambina, Sierra Misst & more (9pm) BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: Glow PartyContinue reading “Tuesday (7.31.2018)”

On Point With: Black Widow

This relatively new queen is already a part of two of the biggest drag shows in the city. And thanks to her electrifying dance moves and lewks, there are even bigger things to come. Thotyssey gets caught in the web of Black Widow! Thotyssey: Thank for talking to us… Black? Widow? Lol, what do friendsContinue reading “On Point With: Black Widow”

Monday (7.30.2018)

UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts STAGE FRIGHT with Danny Franzese (8pm)  POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)  HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Janet Krupin (10pm)  ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm) VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RITZ: DJ John Marto withContinue reading “Monday (7.30.2018)”

Sunday (7.29.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm)  BOXERS UES: 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) EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NIGHT (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm);   DJs DavidContinue reading “Sunday (7.29.2018)”

Bar Babe of the Week: Carlos at Cherry’s on the Bay

He’s quenching your thirst at Hardware and Pieces for most of the year, but summertime you have to come to Cherrys of Fire Island for a taste of Carlos!   Bar that I work at: I spend my spring / summers on Cherry Grove, Fire Island at Cherrys On The Bay and my fall /Continue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Carlos at Cherry’s on the Bay”

Saturday (7.28.2018)

Tonight: It’s NIGHT OF 1000 THOTS: THE SEQUEL at Stonewall (6pm), starring over a dozen nightlife all-stars! UPTOWN  BOXERS UES: TBA (9pm);  DJ JRoc (11pm) WEST END:  Les Femmes Fatales burlesque (7pm) CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);  CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance partyContinue reading “Saturday (7.28.2018)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (7.28-29.2018)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BLUE WHALE: Brunch with Roxy Brooks, Jada Valenciaga & Bootsie LeFaris BOXERS (HK): Brunch CARA MIA (HK): Brunch with  Brunch with AndorgyNY CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner   LA PULPERIAContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (7.28-29.2018)”

Friday (7.27.2018)

UPTOWN WEST END: 90s dance party feat.Tiffany Anne Coke & Nicole Onoscopi (10pm) ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm) CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart  (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ dance party (6pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm);  DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) DON’T TELL MAMA: Cacophony Daniels & Sutton Lee Seymour:Continue reading “Friday (7.27.2018)”

On Point With: Crystal Hart

It’s not easy to create a new showcase for drag in today’s Brooklyn–let alone in a non-queer venue–but this queen has done it. Lady Crystal Hart of Long Island rules The Bedford, and gives us life! Thotyssey: Crystal, hello! Thanks for chatting! So are you sad or relieved to be missing out on the NYCContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Hart”

Wednesday (7.25.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm)  59E59 THEATERS: Dandy Darkly: All Aboard (8:30pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm);   Poppy with Cicatrix, Devo Monique, Haireola Grande, Didi Cumswell & Obscura (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading “Wednesday (7.25.2018)”

On Point With: Izzy Uncut

One of the city’s most insanely aerobic queens has come into her own as a fabulous performer and, more recently, show host. Izzy Uncut gives Thotyssey the tea on this Friday night’s biggest kiki! Thotyssey: Hey there, Izzy! So how was Sunday’s Stonewall show with Hibiscus–aka Miss Stonewall herself–and company? Izzy Uncut: Hi, Jim! Always amazing.Continue reading “On Point With: Izzy Uncut”

Tuesday (7.24.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX WHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm)  TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) 59E59 THEATERS: Dandy Darkly: All Aboard (8:30pm) BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Miss Ogeny (8pm);  PixieContinue reading “Tuesday (7.24.2018)”

On Point With: DJ Nita Aviance

One of New York’s most beloved and experienced dance floor DJs, Nita Aviance (from, duh, the legendary House of Aviance) slays us the world over with beats as one half of The Carry Nation and as a solo entity. Today he tells Thotyssey about what’s in store for him, and us. Thotyssey: Nita, hello! ThanksContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Nita Aviance”

Monday (7.23.2018)

UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts STAGE FRIGHT with DeMarius R. Copers (8pm)  POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)  HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Lauren Chapman (10pm)  ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm) VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RITZ: DJ John Marto withContinue reading “Monday (7.23.2018)”

X-Rayed Sex: “Sexual Vicarious Living, Or Get Inspired”

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. Have you ever ventured to a sex party or backroom, saw a crowd, witnessing pushing andContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Sexual Vicarious Living, Or Get Inspired””

Sunday (7.22.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm)  BOXERS UES: 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) EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NIGHT (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: FIESTA LATINA (5pm) RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie &Continue reading “Sunday (7.22.2018)”

Bar Babe of the Week: Stephen at Icon

Already an established HK Bar Babe, Stephen Savage is now keeping it savagely thotty in Astoria! Bar that I work at: Icon How long I’ve worked there: 6 Months What are my shifts: Monday, Wednesday, Friday What makes this bar great: The atmosphere and bar regulars Best drink I make: Anything you’d like 😉 I loveContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Stephen at Icon”

Saturday (7.21.2018)

UPTOWN  BOXERS UES: Ike Avelli’s book release party, featuring Ari Kiki & Tym Moss (7pm);  JanSport  (9pm);  DJ JRoc (11pm) WEST END:  Les Femmes Fatales burlesque (7pm) CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);  CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm)  HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm);  DJ 2Face with Ruby RooContinue reading “Saturday (7.21.2018)”

On Point With: Cicatrix

From the swamps of North Carolina comes this fierce, campy horror queen of musical theater. Having overcome a major health situation when she was younger, Adam aka Cicatrix is ready to make her mark on this city in the most fabulous and terrifying ways! Thotyssey: Greetings, Cicatrix! Thanks for talking to us today! Where inContinue reading “On Point With: Cicatrix”