SATURDAY (12.17.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: “Sexy AF Saturdays” (6pm) 181 CABRINI: Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) IDENTITY: DJ dance party (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.17.2022)”
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Friday (12.16.2022)
FRIDAY (12.16.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKY CHENGS @ SECRET ROOM:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.16.2022)”
On Point With: Prima Love
2022 has brought this gorgeous Door Goddess and drag hostess her first recurring show… and now her very first Glam nomination. [Cover photo: Alex Murdoch] Thotyssey: Hello Prima, thanks for chatting with us today! Prima Love: Howdy! Thanks for having me *clinks glass* So, hot off the presses: the Drag Race Season 15 cast hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Prima Love”
Thursday (12.15.2022)
THURSDAY (12.15.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Paige Turner: Drag Me to Christmas (8pm) HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & AudreyContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.15.2022)”
Wednesday (12.14.2022)
WEDNESDAY (12.14.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: Dj dance party (8pm) IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) RITZ: Chaka Khanvict (8pm);DJ Jovanotti (10pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.14.2022)”
Tuesday (12.13.2022)
TUESDAY (12.13.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) IDENTITY: “TBTuesdays” (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Skye Walker (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) TBA BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & JacklynnContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.13.2022)”
Drag Race S15 Cast Announced!
The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 has finally been announced; the new cycle is set to premiere Friday, January 6th on its new home MTV. Boasting the largest-yet cast of mostly young queens, this season as usual showcases a few New York and New Jew Jersey girls as per usual, as well asContinueContinue reading “Drag Race S15 Cast Announced!”
On Point With: Jizzelle
A star of both Provincetown and New York, hilarious rock-n-roll Showgirl of the Year Jizzelle brings you the best of both worlds for a special weekend at VERS! Thotyssey: Hello Jizzelle, thanks for chatting with us today! So are you in the holiday spirits yet? Jizzelle: Hello! I’m running a little late to the ChristmasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jizzelle”
Monday (12.12.2022)
MONDAY (12.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE DICKENS: “”Rise Up” benefit for Club Q feat. Elle Rose, Freeda Kulo, Gigi Cutina, Hassan, Inita D, Lala Wiggy, Mx. LeStrange, Myster E. Mel Kiki, Thee Suburbia, Purss’ophonie & Takita Limon (6pm) BOXERS HK: PokerContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.12.2022)”
Podcast: VERS Owner David DeParolesa Has an Idea About That Brick Thrower
On this week’s episode of the Thotlight podcast: hosts Jim and Freddie bid farewell to the womb of our cozy/creepy recording “studio” after 16 shows recorded there as we prepare to move our show downstairs to the RedEye NY stage for live audience tapings next week! They preview what the new show might look andContinueContinue reading “Podcast: VERS Owner David DeParolesa Has an Idea About That Brick Thrower”
Bar Babe of the Month: Cesar at Pieces & Playhouse
Actor, photographer, and GLAM-nominated Bar Babe with the best “hair reveal” game in town, Cesar “The Pleaser!” Bar(s) that I work at: Playhouse and Pieces How long I’ve worked there: about a year and a half! What are my shifts: Wednesday/Saturday nights at Pieces, and Sunday/Monday nights at Playhouse. What makes these bar great: BothContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Cesar at Pieces & Playhouse”
Sunday (12.11.2022)
SUNDAY (12.11.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX ASSET: Brunch feat. Cicatrix (1pm) CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JDContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.11.2022)”
Saturday (12.10.2022)
SATURDAY (12.10.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: “Sexy AF Saturdays” (6pm) IDENTITY: DJ Dynasty (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.10.2022)”
Friday (12.9.2022)
FRIDAY (12.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKY CHENGS @ SECRET ROOM:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.9.2022)”
On Point With: Papito Suave
A GLAM-nominated party maker hosting a GLAM-nominated party, Papito Suave brings sexy fun to nightlifers of all varieties. [Cover photo: Leandro Justen] Thotyssey: Hello Papito, thanks for chatting today! First off: congrats on your recent GLAM nomination for Best Party Producer! Well-deserved! Papito Suave: Thank you so much! Do you know what you’re gonna wearContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Papito Suave”
Thursday (12.8.2022)
THURSDAY (12.8.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Glow Job (6:30pm);Petti Cash & Peachez (9pm) GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Paige Turner: Drag Me to ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.8.2022)”
Wednesday (12.7.2022)
WEDNESDAY (12.7.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: Dj dance party (8pm) IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) RITZ: Chaka Khanvict (8pm);DJ Jovanotti (10pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.7.2022)”
On Point With: Chara Confusion
From Puerto Rican fashionista to New York leatherman Johnny Quesada and drag star on the rise Chara Confusion, this performer is getting ready to co-produce a major benefit event this weekend. [Edited for clarity.] Thotyssey: Hello Chara, thanks for talking to us today! How are you? Chara Confusion: Hello Jim, thanks for you interest inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chara Confusion”
Tuesday (12.6.2022)
TUESDAY (12.6.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) IDENTITY: “TBTuesdays” (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Skye Walker (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & Jacklynn HydeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.6.2022)”
On Point With: Rude Polaroids
Nominated for his second GLAM Award, unique photographer and event producer Ryan Rudewicz aka Rude Polaroids is making magic happen on both sides of the camera. Thotyssey: Hello Rude! Thanks for chatting with us today, and congrats on your Best Photographer Glam Award nomination! This is your second, right? Rude Polaroids: Hiya! Thank you soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rude Polaroids”
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