A relative newcomer to the scene with a background in acting and marketing, former Ms. Barracuda contender Reese Havoc seems tailor-made to take New York drag by storm! Thotyssey: Hello Reese, um… happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you celebrate today? Reese Havoc: Yeah, I had a big bowl of Lucky Charms this morning. Festive! We’veContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Reese Havoc”
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Thursday (3.17.2022)
THURSDAY (3.17.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)OSTERIA LAURA: Karaoke feat. Cicatrix (7pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: “Thugged Out Thursdays” (10pm)IDENTITY: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Skye Walker & Peachez (8pm)RITZ: Digna (8pm);Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)HARDWARE: Lola Ceilings & Lexington Banks (8pm);Shequida (11pm)THE SPOT:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.17.2022)”
On Point With: Matvey Cherry
The Russian-born avant garde multimedia artist is lending his talent to a good cause this weekend. Thotyssey: Hello Matvey, thanks for chatting with us on this gorgeous day! Are you ready to box up all your winter crap, lol? Matvey Cherry: No, I am not. I hate summer! Winter is my favorite time of theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Matvey Cherry”
Wednesday (3.16.2022)
WEDNESDAY (3.16.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX WOLLMAN RINK @ CENTRAL PARK: “Drag Queens on Ice” feat. Blackie O, Chandilier, Empress Vizcaya & Ruby Roo (6pm)IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Pissi Myles (7pm); [1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (9pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio’s “LatinQ” (10pm);[1st Fl] Karaoke feat.ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.16.2022)”
Tuesday (3.15.2022)
TUESDAY (3.15.2022) 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: [3st Fl] Lux Land starring Olivia Lux with Privilege, Dew Wutke & more (7pm)[1st Fl] Brandon JamesContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.15.2022)”
On Point With: Jay Kay
Known originally as a brilliant photographer and makeup artist amongst the denizens on Brooklyn nightlife, Jay Kay now takes center stage as a dynamic drag performer and winner of a major competition. Thotyssey: Hey Jay Kay! Belated congrats on winning the first ever cycle of “Bitch Fest” back in February, which was a month longContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jay Kay”
Monday (3.14.2022)
MONDAY (3.14.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Harmonica Sunbeam & Kevin Williams with Shamilka Wilson, Victoria Lace & Tina Twirler (8:30pm)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)THEContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.14.2022)”
On Point With: Sergey Sheptun
Born in Ukraine, model and photographer Sergey Sheptun must witness helplessly as his home country, family and friends whether a truly dire situation. What can the NYC queer nightlife community do to help? [Cover photo: @bluephotonyc] Thotyssey: Hello Sergey, thanks so much for finding time to talk to us today. I know these are incrediblyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sergey Sheptun”
Sunday (3.13.2022)
SUNDAY (3.13.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX OSTERIA LAURA: Bingo brunch feat. Cicatrix (2pm)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 & AlexContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.13.2022)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Dave at Toolbox
A post-lockdown staffer of an favorite neighborhood bar. Bar(s) that I work at: ToolboxHow long I’ve worked there: Almost a yearWhat are my shifts: Saturday and Sunday, and Tuesday night karaokeWhat makes this bar great: It’s a true community space. It’s lively, friendly, and fun 🙂 and a neighborhood icon, here since 1990Best drink IContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Dave at Toolbox”
Saturday (3.12.2022)
SATURDAY (3.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity with Heidi N. Dix (10pm)ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.12.2022)”
Friday (3.11.2022)
FRIDAY (3.11.2022) 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)ALIBI: TBALAMBDA LOUNGE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKYContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.11.2022)”
1 Thot Minute with Miz Jade
One of our favorite OG Brooklyn queens, the divine dancer Miz Jade is finally about to present a long-delayed, highy anticipated showcase this weekend! [Cover photo: Mettie Ostrowski] Thotyssey: Hello Miz Jade! Yay, fun to catch up! Miz Jade: Hey, hey Jim! Always a pleasure! I saw you just appeared in an interesting looking showContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Miz Jade”
Thursday (3.10.2022)
THURSDAY (3.10.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: “Thugged Out Thursdays” (10pm)IDENTITY: “Tidday Thursday” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Skye Walker & Peachez (8pm)RITZ: Digna with DJ BaeJing, Jiggly Caliente, Angel Au & Shia Ho (8pm);Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)HARDWARE: Lola Ceilings & Lexington Banks (8pm);ShequidaContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.10.2022)”
Wednesday (3.9.2022)
WEDNESDAY (3.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN 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)BACALL’S: Karaoke feat. Jarvis Derrell (7:30pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.9.2022)”
Tuesday (3.8.2022)
TUESDAY (3.8.2022) 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);[3st Fl] Tina Burner:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.8.2022)”
On Point With: Gray Aria
Representing a new generation of gender fluid and progressive drag performers, Gray Aria is becoming a nightlife star of open stages, competitions and featured billings. Once homeless and gigging cross country, the future is now bright for this exciting New York trailblazer! Thotyssey: Hello Gray, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your week?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gray Aria”
Monday (3.7.2022)
MONDAY (3.7.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Harmonica Sunbeam & Kevin Williams with Shamilka Wilson, Victoria Lace & Tina Twirler (8:30pm)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)THE Q: [1st Floor] “Cheers Queers” happy hourContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.7.2022)”
On Point With: Cee’Mour Cox
A veteran of New Jersey drag and pageantry and the hostess of the state’s only weekly drag competition, Cee’Mour Cox reflects on her life and career while preparing for a huge birthday kiki this week. Thotyssey: Hello Cee’mour, thanks for chatting with us today! So it’s been a bit of time already since the MissContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cee’Mour Cox”
Sunday (3.6.2022)
SUNDAY (3.6.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX OSTERIA LAURA: Bingo brunch feat. Cicatrix (2pm)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 & AlexContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.6.2022)”
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