As she prepares for both the Lady Liberty season finale and a co-headlining stage show, ‘NYC’s Disabled Queen” Stella Rise proves to all just what an unstoppable force she is. Thotyssey: Hello, Stella! We’re in Strange Weather Times, with a warm Saturday and a snowy Sunday! How are you holding up? Stella Rise: I’m doingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stella Rise”
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Monday (2.14.2022)
MONDAY (2.14.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: “SCUM: Gush Mondays” (6pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Poker tournament hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm)THE SPOT: Michelle Dowdy (8pm);Lexington Banks (10pm)THE Q:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.14.2022)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Tyisha at Good Judy & C’mon Everybody
Get your Knit on with Brooklyn bar babe Tyisha! Bar(s) that I work at: Good Judy, C’mon Everybody, and Hinterlands Bar. How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been at C’mon Everybody and Good Judy for 8 months, and Hinterlands Bar for 6 months. What are my shifts: Tues/Wed/Fri at Good Judy and Thu/Sat at HinterlandsContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Tyisha at Good Judy & C’mon Everybody”
Sunday (2.13.2022)
SUNDAY (2.13.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois (2pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)KIRVENS: Karaoke feat. Misty Mountains (8pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)HARLEM NIGHTS: DJs Max Damian & Alex Mendez (9:30pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JDContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.13.2022)”
On Point With: Bianca Star
Relatively new to the drag scene but already in the spotlight, the Haus of Cummings’ Bianca Star is truly living up to her name. Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Star! I saw that you were at Inita D and Spindarella’s show at The Q on Wednesday night. How did it go? Bianca Star: It was so good! They’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bianca Star”
Saturday (2.12.2022)
SATURDAY (2.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)BAAD THEATER: I Love More Movies starring Tym Moss & Barbra Herr (8pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIAContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.12.2022)”
Friday (2.11.2022)
FRIDAY (2.11.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race with Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)TOOLBOX: Drag Race with Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc (10pm)IDENTITY: Drag Race (8pm); Kelly KaBoom (11pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: TBAALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKYContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.11.2022)”
Thursday (2.10.2022)
THURSDAY (2.10.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy / holiday party (8pm)IDENTITY: “Tidday Thursday” (10pm)ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER: Coco Taylor’s a Reel Drag (7pm)MOM’S HK: Skye Walker & Peachez (8pm)RITZ: Digna (8pm);Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)HARDWARE: Lola Ceilings &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.10.2022)”
On Point With: DJ Nesto
After some two decades on the scene, Ernest Maisonet aka DJ Nesto is getting new gigs and becoming even more of a force in NYC nightlife. Thotyssey: Hello DJ Nesto, thanks for chatting today! How’s your week been so far? DJ Nesto: Not too bad! Was just here putting the finishing touch for my nextContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Nesto”
Wednesday (2.9.2022)
WEDNESDAY (2.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER: Coco Taylor’s a Reel Drag (7pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Pissi Myles (7pm); [1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (9pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio’s “LatinQ” (10pm);[1st Fl] Spindarella & Inita D with DJ Frankie Sharp (11pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego &ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.9.2022)”
On Point With: Mo’Riah
One half of the recent GLAM-nominated drag duo The Covergworls that emerged as a fan favorite pandemic-era act, South Carolina native Tré Way aka Mo’Riah also has a few upcoming shows of her own to slay the children with. Thotyssey: Hello, Mo’Riah! How have you been enjoying February so far? Mo’Riah: So far it’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mo’Riah”
Tuesday (2.8.2022)
TUESDAY (2.8.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm)IDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Pissi Myles (10pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Drag Race UK vs. The World feat. Rify Royalty (7pm)[1st Fl] Brandon James Gwinn (9pm);[1stContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.8.2022)”
Monday (2.7.2022)
MONDAY (2.7.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: “SCUM: Gush Mondays” (6pm)THE SPOT: Michelle Dowdy with Bootsie LeFaris (8pm);Lexington Banks with Audrey Phoenix (10pm)THE Q: [1st Floor]ContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.7.2022)”
On Point With: AJ Mattioli
Queer local indie filmmaker AJ Mattioli, who brought us “Killer Unicorn” and other gems, has a new project in the works… and you can help make it happen! [Cover photo: Danny Gucci] Thotyssey: Hello AJ! Happy February! You’ve got a lot going on… are these times fun, or stressful!? AJ Mattioli: I drive on stress…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: AJ Mattioli”
Sunday (2.6.2022)
SUNDAY (2.6.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX OSTERIA LAURA NYC: Bingo brunch feat. Cicatrix (1pm)CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois (2pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)KIRVENS: Karaoke feat. Misty Mountains (8pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)HARLEM NIGHTS: DJs Max Damian &ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.6.2022)”
Saturday (2.5.2022)
SATURDAY (2.5.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with Danity Powers (noon) THEContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.5.2022)”
Friday (2.4.2022)
FRIDAY (2.4.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race with Kiki Ball-Change & Carlos the Uber Driver (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)TOOLBOX: Drag Race with Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc (10pm)IDENTITY: Drag Race (8pm); Kelly KaBoom (11pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: TBAALIBI:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.4.2022)”
On Point With: Kelly KaBoom
A tride and true Escuelita queen, Kelly KaBoom is now keeping the Bronx LIT thanks to her popular showcase at the borough’s newest (and only) queer venue. Thotyssey: Hiya Miss KaBoom, thanks for chatting and welcome to February! How did January treat you? Kelly KaBoom: A little rocky! I started the new year off rightContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kelly KaBoom”
Thursday (2.3.2022)
THURSDAY (2.3.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy / holiday party (8pm)IDENTITY: “Tidday Thursday” (10pm)ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Skye Walker & Peachez (8pm)RITZ: Digna with Jiggly Caliente, Angel Au, Sha Ho & DJ BaeJing (8pm);Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)HARDWARE: Lola Ceilings &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.3.2022)”
On Point With: Xavier Blanco
This year’s GLAM winner for Best Gogo Boy is enjoyed by porn fans everywhere, and is also a true nightlife power player behind the scenes… congrats Xavier Blanco! [Cover photo: Sergey Sheptun] Thotyssey: Hello Xavier, thanks so much for chatting with us today! First of all, congrats on your GLAM win for Best Gogo Boy!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xavier Blanco”
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