A diverse drag performer who can serve you family friendly shows in the local park as easily as a sexy, spooky moment on a bar stage, Damien Demise is truly here to slay! Thotyssey: Happy Halloween Month, Damien! What’s your favorite horror movie? Damien Demise: Hey! Hmm… it has to be Noroi, The Grudge orContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damien Demise”
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Tuesday (10.17.2023)
TUESDAY (10.17.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm) TREEHOUSE CAFE: Bingo feat. Lala Wiggy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN INDUSTRY: Drag tag sale (6pm);Egypt & Yasmin Delano (11pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: X-Rated NYC viewing party / Boomer Banks & MaxContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.17.2023)”
Monday (10.16.2023)
MONDAY (10.16.2023) 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 (10.16.2023)”
Podcast: Drag Legends Brini Maxwell & Panzi Get The Band Back Together
Freddie discusses his Red Eye DJ Weekend debut, and Jim reviews Witch Perfect starring Tina Burner, Alexis Michelle & Scarlet Envy as well as Busted’s Red Eye debut. Then it’s time to chat with two actual drag legends: Panzi, who co-led the very first Pines Invasion on Fire Island (and she’s got all the deets on that)ContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Drag Legends Brini Maxwell & Panzi Get The Band Back Together”
Sunday (10.15.2023)
SUNDAY (10.15.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX MANHATTAN MOVEMENT & ARTS CENTER: “Miss Hell’s Kitchen 2023” hosted by Alaska (8pm) 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 / MIDTOWNContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.15.2023)”
Saturday (10.14.2023)
SATURDAY (10.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 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. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine RiceContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.14.2023)”
Friday (10.13.2023)
FRIDAY (10.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) ALIBI: Lanyé Armön (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN INDUSTRY: “SNIKT” ComicCon afterparty feat. Megami, Jay Kay, Tuna Melt, Audrey Phoenix, Bertha Vanayshun, Chola Spears & Skye Walker (7pm);DJ Nesto with Brenda Dharling (11pm) THE DICKENS:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.13.2023)”
On Point With: Blue Rose Royalty
Building a reputation as a DJ star on the rise, it was only a matter of time before this true blue beatmaster conquered a party all his own: Blue Rose Royalty has entered the castle! [Cover photo: @smltd] Thotyssey: Hello Blue! Wait, first off… is that what your friends in the biz call you? BlueContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blue Rose Royalty”
Thursday (10.12.2023)
THURSDAY (10.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK: “New York on Film: The Queen” screening hosted by Aja (6:30pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: Burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Ziphina, Jack Rabbit Slims, Miss AuroraBoobRealis, Uber Black & Cashlee Banks (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.12.2023)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Jonathon at Rise
Actor, snowboarder, Jersey Boi, Bar Babe… Jonathon! Bar that I work at: Rise Bar How long I’ve worked there: 10 months What are my shifts: 9pm-Close, Wednesday-Sunday What makes this bar great: Between the family bond that the staff has, the beautiful clientele that come visit us, and just vibes all around. Its just differentContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Jonathon at Rise”
Wednesday (10.11.2023)
WEDNESDAY (10.11.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) ALIBI: Karaoke hosted by Lanyé Armön (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RED EYE: “Thotlight” podcast live taping hosted by Thotyssey & Freddie Cosmo feat. Panzi & Brini MaxwellContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.11.2023)”
On Point With: Pinche
Although still a relatively new New Yorker, this body haired beauty has been a queen among queens in drag scenes all over the country. She was even in the original cast of one of drag TV’s most popular franchises. And make no mistake… despite thatshow’s ghoulish rep and her own busy schedule during this spookyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pinche”
Tuesday (10.10.2023)
TUESDAY (10.10.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FRANKIE’S PUB: X-Rated NYC viewing party / Boomer Banks & Max Konner (7pm)Lance Horne (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name nightContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.10.2023)”
On Point With: Waly Verdun
This South American-born beatmaster is a rising star in New York nightlife thanks to good looks and a dark, sophisticated sound, among other things. We want more Waly Verdun! [Cover photo: Dima Cherevko] Thotyssey: Hi Waly! Yay October! Are you a fan of the Spooky Season? Waly Verdun: I am a huge fan. I loveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Waly Verdun”
Monday (10.9.2023)
MONDAY (10.9.2023) 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) GREEN ROOM 42: Natalie Joy Johnson: Heaux CummingContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.9.2023)”
Podcast: Boy Radio is Much More Than a HIMBO
Freddie performed at the iconic OTA ballroom party in Brooklyn last weekend… how did it go? Then it’s time to meet the unique recording artist / actor / model / sexy scenester Boy Radio, who’s famously tall, chiseled, masterful physique can be seen on… multiple bar bathroom walls? The discussion covers Radio appearing on everyContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Boy Radio is Much More Than a HIMBO”
Sunday (10.8.2023)
SUNDAY (10.8.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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. Misty Mountains (noon) SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs brunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.8.2023)”
Saturday (10.7.2023)
SATURDAY (10.7.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 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. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine RiceContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.7.2023)”
Friday (10.6.2023)
FRIDAY (10.6.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) ALIBI: Lanyé Armön (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE DICKENS: Adriana Trenta with Chicky Gorgina (8pm) HARDWARE: Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace (8pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat.ContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.6.2023)”
Thursday (10.5.2023)
THURSDAY (10.5.2023) 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: 10th Anniversary (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Sweaty Eddie & Senerio (8pm);DJ dance party (10pm) HARDWARE: Lexington Banks &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.5.2023)”
Thotyssey 