Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BLUE WHALE (FI): Brunch with Roxy Brooks, Jada Valenciaga & Bootsie LeFaris BOXERS (HK): Brunch CARA MIA (HK): TBA CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Cherry Blasé DEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch withContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (9.1-2.2018)”
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Friday (8.31.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm) CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ dance party (6pm) BEECHMAN: Jackie Beat’s Greatest Hits (7pm); Distorted Diznee (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ: Maddelynn Hatter hosts OPEN CALL drag competition (9:30pm); DJ dance party (11pm) THERAPY: DJContinue reading “Friday (8.31.2018)”
On Point With: Peaches Christ
A trailblazer of San Francisco drag and a prolific director of stage and screen horror-camp to boot, Peaches Christ is one of those nightlife warriors that have shaped (and continues to shape!) our culture. On the eve of her performance in the New York revival of the Wigstock festival, Thotyssey is honored to take inContinue reading “On Point With: Peaches Christ”
On Point With: Heklina
Few can brag true legendary drag status on the American West Coast more than Iceland-born Heklina (named, fittingly, after a volcano). Her brilliantly batshit, camp-comedic performances combined with her creation of the long-running, multi-queen showcase Trannyshack (later revamped as Mother) have been essential in defining what San Francisco drag is today. Thotyssey is honored toContinue reading “On Point With: Heklina”
Thursday (8.24.2018)
UPTOWN INDIAN ROAD CAFE: 4th Anniversary bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm) BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm); TOMA! urban / Latin party (10pm) WEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); ULTIMATE DRAG PAGEANT finale (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm) CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm) GIN FIZZ: THIRSTYContinue reading “Thursday (8.24.2018)”
Wednesday (8.29.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree TA (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm) POSH: Honey Davenport, Kristy Blaze & Octavia Anyae with DJ John Marto (10pm)Continue reading “Wednesday (8.29.2018)”
On Point With: Mary Con
[photo: @jay.kay.bro] In just a short time, this comedy queen has become a rising star of Brooklyn nightlife. Make way for Mary Con as she readies for Razor 5000, Bushwig and beyond! Thotyssey: Mary, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Mary Con: Hi ya! Thank you for having me. Tell us how your summer hasContinue reading “On Point With: Mary Con”
Tuesday (8.28.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX WHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) WEST END: Selma Nilla (10pm) SUITE: Trevor Project benefit show feat. Chola Spears, Bambina, Miz Diamond Wigfall, Ducky Sheaboi (10pm); Karoake with Glam Gavin (midnight) EVO LOUNGE: KellyContinue reading “Tuesday (8.28.2018)”
Monday (8.27.2018)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: 54 Celebrates David Bowie feat. Michael T. & more (7pm) HUDSON TERRACE: NIGHT OF LIFE benefit for Trevor Project feat. Daniel Gold, Vanna Deux, Selma Nilla, Ritzy Bitz, Neon Calypso, Miz Diamond Wigfall, JasmineContinue reading “Monday (8.27.2018)”
Sunday (8.26.2018)
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 HUDSON TERRACE: KRASH NYC feat. Dominique Jackson, Lisa Lisa &Continue reading “Sunday (8.26.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Robert at Top of the Bay
Summer’s almost over, so get out to Cherry Grove one more time kick one back with Top of the Bay’s Bar Babe Robert! Bar that I work at: Top of the Bay in Cherry Grove How long I’ve worked there: This is my first year and I love it — the best job I’ve everContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Robert at Top of the Bay”
Saturday (8.25.2018)
UPTOWN CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) BOXERS UES: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN DAVENPORT THEATRE: Gay Geeks of NY: 7th Annual Buffy Sing-A-Long (5pm) BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Sister Mary Helen (7pm) HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); DJ 2Face with Ruby Roo & Lagoona BlooContinue reading “Saturday (8.25.2018)”
On Point With: Fool’isha
Dusty Ray Bottoms’ drag daughter has an interesting pedigree and a unique approach to the craft of drag, which makes her a force to be reckoned with in all the boroughs and beyond. Get your fill of Fool’isha as she prepares to partake in one of the city’s most important and high profile drag competitions:Continue reading “On Point With: Fool’isha”
Wake Up, Bitch! (8.25-26.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BLUE WHALE (FI): Brunch with Roxy Brooks, Jada Valenciaga & Bootsie LeFaris BOXERS (HK): Brunch BUDDHA TACO BAR (UWS): Brunch with Ari Kiki CABO (SI): Brunch & bingo with Donna Ria CARA MIA (HK): TBA CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (RIdgewood Qns)Continue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (8.25-26.2018)”
Friday (8.24.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm) CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight) HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ dance party (6pm) BEECHMAN: The Gospel According to Kennedy Davenport (7pm); Chelsea Piers: R U There, Ru? It’s Me, Chelsea (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ: Maddelynn Hatter hosts OPENContinue reading “Friday (8.24.2018)”
Thursday (8.23.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm); TOMA! urban / Latin party (10pm) WEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); ULTIMATE DRAG PAGEANT (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm) CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm) GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Vinny Vega (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BEECHMAN: The Gospel According toContinue reading “Thursday (8.23.2018)”
Wednesday (8.22.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour feat. Sapphira Cristal (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree TA (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm); Poppy with Cicatrix & more (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BEECHMAN: Jackie Cox: I Dream of Jackie (7pm) BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: TheMenEventContinue reading “Wednesday (8.22.2018)”
On Point With: DJ Reaubert
Spinning in the city for a little over a year now, this DJ is having a pretty great 2018. Now giving life to more and more dancefloors, it’s a good time to get to know DJ Reaubert! Thotyssey: Hey Mr. DJ! Thanks for chatting with us tonight. You’re having a busy summer! DJ Reaubert: HiContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Reaubert”
Tuesday (8.21.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX WHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm) 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: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Lyle Colby Mackston (8pm); Pixie Aventura with Jasmine Kennedie (11pm) MR. BIGGS: DragContinue reading “Tuesday (8.21.2018)”
On Point With: Martyr
Whether she’s turning it in the Upper West Side with a drawn-on beard or making the Brooklyn children weep with a melancholy dirge, drag vampire Martyr is rapidly becoming a nightlife presence we’ll all be kneeling to soon enough! Thotyssey: Martyr, hello! So today isn’t nearly as gross and sweaty as recent days, which remindsContinue reading “On Point With: Martyr”
