THURSDAY (8.31.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RED STACHE: Wine bar grand opening (4pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Sweaty Eddie, & Richard with Uncle Freak (8pm);DJ Naija Couture (10pm) HARDWARE:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.31.2023)”
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Wednesday (8.30.2023)
WEDNESDAY (8.30.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FRANKIE’S PUB: Drag Race Brasil / Pietra Parker (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.30.2023)”
Tuesday (8.29.2023)
TUESDAY (8.29.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN VERS: “SERVE” Ali Forney Center event hosted by Dev Doee (6pm);Dev Doee with Mariyea & Lana Ja’Rae (10pm) THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Chelsea Piers (6:30pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: AustinContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.29.2023)”
On Point With: Sailor Malice
A DJ coming up in (and paving the way for) an exciting time for music and gender expression in NYC, Sailor Malice has a brand all her own: welcome to Club Wonderland! Thotyssey: Hello Sailor Malice, thanks so much for chatting with us today! By the way, what do friends in the scene call youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sailor Malice”
Monday (8.28.2023)
MONDAY (8.28.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.28.2023)”
Podcast: Ada Vox is an Idol & a Queen
HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY, THOTLIGHT! Jim & Freddie reflect on a year of shows, the State of the Red Eye Union, and their weeks. Then, it’s Jim’s exclusive interview with amazing vocalist and new Vegas resident Ada Vox, known to the masses for her turns on American Idol & Queen of the Universe! Ada talks about the evolution ofContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Ada Vox is an Idol & a Queen”
Sunday (8.27.2023)
SUNDAY (8.27.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) TOOLBOX: “Repair the Queen” hosted by Ella Vatour (8:30pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. MistyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.27.2023)”
Saturday (8.26.2023)
SATURDAY (8.26.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Heidi N. Dix (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. MistyContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.26.2023)”
Friday (8.25.2023)
FRIDAY (8.25.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm);”The MPOX Mini Tour” feat. Stella D’oro, Taraye & Jus Jahlisa (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL: “VossContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.25.2023)”
Thursday (8.24.2023)
THURSDAY (8.24.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Sweaty Eddie, Richard & Senerio (8pm);DJ Naija Couture (10pm) HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix (11pm) RITZ: Lanyé Armön & OctaviaContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.24.2023)”
Wednesday (8.23.2023)
WEDNESDAY (8.23.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. BRONX / UPTOWN NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FRANKIE’S PUB: Trevor Handsome (7pm);Svetlana Stoli with Juicy Liu & DJ BaeJing (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hostedContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.23.2023)”
On Point With: Damn Steven
A favorite NYC nightlife house who’s now established as a partymaker all his own, it’s about damn time to praise Damn Steven! Thotyssey: Hello Steven, thanks for chatting today! You were a host in a Brooklyn edition of Ladyfag’s “Battle Hymn” recently… how did it go? Damn Steven: It was fantastic! “Battle Hymn” is alwaysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damn Steven”
Tuesday (8.22.2023)
TUESDAY (8.22.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Chelsea Piers Sutton Lee Seymour (6:30pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Austin Ruffer’s “Broadway Video Jukebox” (7pm);Lance Horne (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “LevelContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.22.2023)”
On Point With: Amygdala
Known for displaying high concept artistry in her drag performances, Amygdala is giving her multimedia talents new platforms in the coming weeks. [Cover photo: Ziad Elkawlak] Thotyssey: Hello Amygdala! So, how has the summer been treating you, as August is already coming to a close? Amygdala: Hey darling! This summer has been an absolute whirlwind.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amygdala”
Monday (8.21.2023)
MONDAY (8.21.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) SONY HALL: “Leg Up on Life: Night ofContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.21.2023)”
Podcast: Jayse Vegas Brings Queer Pop Back to the Bars, & Beyond
Freddie & Jim recall this past weekend’s wonderful “Night of 1000 Thots” with our special guest this week from that lineup: sexy NYC recording artist and show producer Jayse Vegas! Then it’s time to deep dive into their good sis Jayse’s story: writing, recording and producing music as a teen that led to a nightlifeContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Jayse Vegas Brings Queer Pop Back to the Bars, & Beyond”
Sunday (8.20.2023)
SUNDAY (8.20.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX W103RD OPEN ST: “A Celebration of International Drag Day” hosted by Gina Tonic & Trash Ketchum with Anne J Tifah, Peach Bellini, Oliver Herface, Mx. LeStrange, Ann Arky, Lyra Vega, Nouveau Richie, Ella Fartzgerald, Ginger Ail, MAUVE, Vampy Von Thickums Galore, Freeda Kulo & Batavia (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge partyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.20.2023)”
Saturday (8.19.2023)
SATURDAY (8.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. BRONX BRONX BREWERY: “NYC Gaymers: The Vybe” (1pm) UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Heidi N. Dix (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat.ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.19.2023)”
Friday (8.18.2023)
FRIDAY (8.18.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE DICKENS: Adriana Trenta with Amanda Pörq (8pm);Nicky Boom Box (10pm) HARDWARE: Lola Michele-KikiContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.18.2023)”
Thursday (8.17.2023)
THURSDAY (8.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Sweaty Eddie, Richard & Senerio with Myster E. Mel Kiki (8pm);DJ Naija Couture (10pm) HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix & Jax withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.17.2023)”
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