Known for colorful looks and “unhinged” performances, Kurt Cocaine keeps New York raving from both on the stage and behind the scenes. Next stop, New Jersey! Thotyssey: Hello Kurt, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you, and will you be feasting this Thanksgiving? Kurt Cocaine: Hi, thanks for having me! NovemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kurt Cocaine”
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Thursday (11.16.2023)
THURSDAY (11.16.2023) 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: Moxy Cillin (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Sweaty Eddie, Richard & Senerio (8pm) RED EYE: Jackie & Jan’s Jingle Jam (8pm);Brita Filter,ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.16.2023)”
Wednesday (11.15.2023)
WEDNESDAY (11.15.2023) 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 with Mike Borowski & BubblesContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.15.2023)”
On Point With: Kiernan
Dan Kiernan–known simply as Kiernan onstage–likely didn’t know how popular the Queerchella showcases he produces would become, and what a vital platform he was would provide to local queer indie artists. And now that he’s taking Queerchella on the road, even more folks are jumping on board! [Cover photo: @tylermillironphotography] Thotyssey: Hello Kiernan! So, ThanksgivingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kiernan”
Tuesday (11.14.2023)
TUESDAY (11.14.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (7pm) HARDWARE: Aria Jae & Angelique Stevens (7pm);Pixie Aventura with Essa Noche (10pm) INDUSTRY: EQNY 7th Anniversary hosted by Alma Geddon (7pm);Egypt & Yasmin Delano (11pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.14.2023)”
On Point With: DJ &Drew
Competitive athlete turned DJ &Drew (that’s “Andrew,” get it!?) is popping up all over the city, getting hitched, and giving you life! Thotyssey: Hello &Drew, thanks for chatting today! How and where was your Halloween? DJ &Drew: It was good! Halloween was a crazy weekend! People were ready to dance, and so was I! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ &Drew”
Monday (11.13.2023)
MONDAY (11.13.2023) 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 HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) INDUSTRY: “EQNY: 7th Anniversary” hosted by Alma Geddon (6pm);Hibiscus & Inita D (11pm) 54 BELOW: Marilyn MayeContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.13.2023)”
Podcast: Broadway Star Jeanna de Waal, from Wicked to Diana to Red Eye
An alum of Broadway’s Hairspray and the hostess of HK’s most star-studded open mics, Friend of the Pod Michelle Dowdy fills in as Jim’s co-ho this week! And WHAT a week… Jeanna de Waal is here, who’s got a number of major musical credits herself: Wicked, Waitress, American Idiot, Sweeney Todd, KinkyBoots, and most famously the titular lead of Diana: The Musical! JeannaContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Broadway Star Jeanna de Waal, from Wicked to Diana to Red Eye”
Sunday (11.12.2023)
SUNDAY (11.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) THE DICKENS: Brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (1:30pm) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & HollyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.12.2023)”
Saturday (11.11.2023)
SATURDAY (11.11.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TRIAD: Pam Ann: State of Mind (9:30pm) 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) THEContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.11.2023)”
Friday (11.10.2023)
FRIDAY (11.10.2023) 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 HARDWARE: Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace (8pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & DJ Mike Borowski (10pm) BALCON: VirginiaContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.10.2023)”
Thursday (11.9.2023)
THURSDAY (11.9.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: Burlesque feat. Stella Nova & more (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Sweaty Eddie, Richard & Senerio (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.9.2023)”
On Point With: David Puck
A famed street artist and storyteller who’s found a very unique way of incorporating their imagination into their drag, David Puck is truly leaving their creative mark on the city. Thotyssey: Hi David, thanks for chatting today! So how was your Halloween… I’m guessing you had some looks upon looks? David Puck: It was fun!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: David Puck”
Wednesday (11.8.2023)
WEDNESDAY (11.8.2023) 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 & Michelle Dowdy with Jeanna De Waal (5pm)ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.8.2023)”
On Point With: Pillow Prince
We’ve got this beauty “pegged” to be NYC’s next big queer indie recording artist. All hail the Pillow Prince! Thotyssey: Hello Pillow Prince! How are you liking this shift into autumn in NY so far?Pillow Prince: I’m loving it! Fall fashion is my favorite, so I’m excited for all of the layering that is aboutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pillow Prince”
Tuesday (11.7.2023)
TUESDAY (11.7.2023) 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 HARDWARE: Aria Jae & Angelique Stevens (7pm);Pixie Aventura with Essa Noche (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.7.2023)”
On Point With: ShimShim She
Filmmaker, actor, viral content creator, recording artist, Drag Wars All-Star… ShimShim She! Thotyssey: Hello ShimShim! Thanks for talking to us today! It’ll be November by the time the kids see this… how do you generally like that month and the season? ShimShim She: I’m very mixed about November and fall in general. I love fallContinueContinue reading “On Point With: ShimShim She”
Monday (11.6.2023)
MONDAY (11.6.2023) 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 HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) INDUSTRY: “EQNY: Pre-Election Party” hosted by Brita Filter & Marti Gould Cummings (6pm);Hibiscus & Inita D (11pm) 54 BELOW:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.6.2023)”
Podcast: RuGirl Jackie Cox Keeps It Real… and Real Funny, Too
Svetlana Stoli returns to the podcast, this time to fill in for Freddie as co-ho! If you remember our Svetlana ep or know her in any way (she’s got a new show at a new venue, Balcon, btw), then you know she will be pouring all the Russian Tea in this Room! Then Drag Race star Jackie CoxContinueContinue reading “Podcast: RuGirl Jackie Cox Keeps It Real… and Real Funny, Too”
Sunday (11.5.2023)
SUNDAY (11.5.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) THE DICKENS: Brunch feat. Jacklynn Hyde (1:30pm) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & HollyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.5.2023)”
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