Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with King Ivy & friends BOXERS (HK): Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch THE DAKOTA (UWS): Brunch with Vivica Galactica & Whendy Whaxwood DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch FRESCO’S CANTINA (Astoria): Brunch with Gloria Swansong & Golden Delicious, Murderino edition INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIAContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch (3.9-10.2019)”
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Friday (3.8.2019)
FRIDAY (3.8.2019): Cissy Walken and a new burlesque revue from Milo Pony & Teinky Boots at the Beechman, Daphne Always at Joe’s Pub, Occupy the Disco at Black Flamingo, Yuhua Hamasaki’s birthday show at Pieces, Bear Milk’s 2nd Anniversary at The Deep End, Failure & FEMME at Club Cumming, Holly Dae at Feathers and more!ContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.8.2019)”
RePoint: Daphne Always
Much has changed in the life of this beloved nightlife performer since we last spoke: a new home base, a lead role in a musical, an upcoming showcase at a major NYC venue, and a whole new name to match a whole new life. Farewell Daphne Sumtimez, hello Daphne Always! Thotyssey: Daphne, hello! Happy, um,ContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Daphne Always”
Thursday (3.7.2019)
What’s going on before, during and after tonight’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” THURSDAY (3.7.2019): Thotyssey’s hit party THOT MESS returns to Rebar immediately following the Drag Race viewing / pizza party, with host Adriana Trenta! Meanwhile: Alyssa Edwards makes her standup debut at Carolines, Joey Arias returns to the Beechman, Tammy Faye Starlite premieres herContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.7.2019)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 2
Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 9pm – 10:30pm. Some venues may additionally screen the “Untucked” aftershow segment from 10:30pm-11pm. UPTOWN AT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux & Lagoona Bloo BOXERS WH: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 2”
Wednesday (3.6.2019)
WEDNESDAY (3.6.2019): Jackie Cox & Chelsea Piers premiere their new show at the Beechman; Madame Vivien V’s Hot Mess drag competition has its first anniversary at the House of Yes; Lola Michele-Kiki takes over the Wednesday game show at ReBar; it’s Whendy Whaxwood’s birthday show with Vicky Boofont at the West End; Maddelynn Hatter’s atContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.6.2019)”
On Point With: Milo Pony
From “Broadway Bares” to a brand new self-produced revue, this sexy star of theater and burlesque has become a recognizable talent and a force to be reckoned with over the course of a decade. Get on point and on board with Aaron Libby, aka Milo Pony! Thotyssey: Hi, Milo! It must be a busy timeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Milo Pony”
Tuesday (3.5.2019)
TUESDAY (3.5.2019): Fat Tuesday! Zarria has birthday kikis at Hardware (with Brita Filter) & The Ritz (Gay College Tuesday); Zalika Parsons premieres her new show at Vodka Soda Bottoms Up; author Jacob Tobia does STRUT at Acme; a Mardi Gras kiki at the Rosemont with Kelsey Dagger; & more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.5.2019)”
Monday (3.4.2019)
MONDAY (3.4.2019): the finale of Will Sheridan & DJ ECON’s long-running party Hot Fruit at Metro; the premiere of a new spelling bee-themed show at Vodka Soda Bottoms Up hosted by Godiva Romance & Cicatrix; Clarice DuBois is back hosting Musical Mondays at Rockbar; the cast of the new musical “We Are the Tigers” joinsContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.4.2019)”
Vote THOTYSSEY for BNA 2019!
It’s that time of year again to vote for your favorite people, places and scenes from the County of Kings for this year’s Brooklyn Nightlife Awards! We’re quite confident that we’re your only source of daily listings of Brooklyn nightlife events, and we’ve been honored to regular feature interviews with veterans and newcomers to theContinueContinue reading “Vote THOTYSSEY for BNA 2019!”
On Point With: Donna Ria
This traveling queen bring the joy of drag across the Tri-State area, showing up in some unlikely corners of region. A friend of the late great Big Ang, she’ll soon be debuting as Staten Island’s first and only weekly “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party host. Feel the burn of the one and only Miss DonnaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Donna Ria”
Sunday (3.3.2019)
SUNDAY (3.3.2019): The Annie Mae geeky kiki is back at the Rosemont, Spacebabe debuts a new show / party at Sanger Hall in LIC, Cherry Poppins and friends Invade Stonewall, a new party premiere in Jackson Heights’ True Colors, and more! UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm) CASTRO: DJ Anarki (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.3.2019)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Bernard at Boxers HK
Yes, this gorgeous Boxers pourmaster makes it werk: Bernard! Bar that I work at: Boxers HK- 50/9 How long I’ve worked there: for Boxers, over a year now; but at this location, about 8 months What are my shifts: Currently, you can catch me Tuesday- Friday all night. If I’m not bartending, I will beContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Bernard at Boxers HK”
Saturday (3.2.2019)
SATURDAY (3.2.2019): Snack Theater presents DollHouse, an immersive performance starring Angelica Sundae, Rara Darling & more at Chelsea Music Hall followed by an afterparty at The Keep in Ridgewood; YAS MAMA at C’Mon Everybody; a new night at The Holler starring the Salami Sisters; legendary DJ DJ Jellybean Benitez at 3 Dollar Bill; Lady SimonContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.2.2019)”
On Point With: The Salami Sisters
This on-and-offstage pair bring some much needed fun and camp to the Brooklyn scene, and they’re about to launch an epic new kiki at one of the borough’s favorite new / old venues. Thotyssey sits down with the true ladies who lunch, Dottie (above left) and Rose (above right) Salami! Thotyssey: Hello Salamis, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Salami Sisters”
Wake Up, Bitch! (3.2-3.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with King Ivy & friends BOXERS (HK): Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): 2nd Anniversary brunch with Blake Deadly plus Vinny Gaga DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch GALLO NERO (HK): TBA INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EASTContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (3.2-3.2019)”
Friday (3.1.2019)
FRIDAY (3.1.2019): A trash rock party at C”Mon Everybody featuring Mini Horrorwitz, Ragamuffin & more; Heavon on Earth returns to the China Chalet; a new party at 3 Dollar Bill with DJ P_A_T & Jasmine Rice; Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas at the Triad; Distorted Diznee at the Beechman; a Ladyfag BK warehouse party; and more!ContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.1.2019)”
