FRIDAY (5.31.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN DIVE 106: Drag Race / Moxy Cillin or Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm);Jolli B (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Badnaam feat. MalaiContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.31.2024)”
Monthly Archives: May 2024
On Point With: Awhora Borealis
Preparing to premiere a brand new Pride event in Long Island, Awhora Borealis is here to shine the brightest light this summer. Thotyssey: Hi Awhora! It’s nearly June, are you ready for a Hot Drag Summer? Awhora Borealis: Hi! Well, to be honest, I initially thought you asked if I was ready for a HotContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Awhora Borealis”
Thursday (5.30.2024)
THURSDAY (5.30.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BROADWAY BAR: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Bianca Star (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Alex Cohen with Hanukah Lewinsky (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.30.2024)”
On Point With: Queen Priyanka
The first ever winner of “Canada’s Drag Race” charmed the world with her energetic playfulness, humor, musical chops and beauty. Not even the increasingly hostile queerphobia of rural America, which she carefully navigates in HBO’s “We’re Here,” can break her spirit. And now she’s got fun new songs, local Pride Month shows and an upcomingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Queen Priyanka”
Wednesday (5.29.2024)
WEDNESDAY (5.29.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Essa Noche (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.29.2024)”
Tuesday (5.28.2024)
TUESDAY (5.28.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN DICKENS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm) VERS: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (8pm);Dev Doee with Venus Mystique, Mo’Riah & Madame Vivien V (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN PARK:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.28.2024)”
On Point With: Groovy Bluez
A newer drag queen and show producer bringing a vibe all her own to the scene… become a slave to the rhythm of Groovy Bluez! [Cover photo: Myles Tate] Thotyssey: Happy Memorial Day, Groovy! How did the month of May treat you? Groovy Bluez: Hey! May has been a crazy month, but pretty good soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Groovy Bluez”
Memorial Day (5.27.2024)
MONDAY (5.27.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) BOXERS HK: Lagoona Bloo (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) VERS: Pianist AndreContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day (5.27.2024)”
On Point With: Susanne Bartsch
The words “iconic” and “legendary” are some of the most overused adjectives in New York nightlife… but who can argue that there are better words to describe Susanne Bartsch? She practically invented the concept of nightlife as we now know it when she combined the worlds of fashion and nightclubbing for some of the mostContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Susanne Bartsch”
Sunday (5.26.2024)
SUNDAY (5.26.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. lise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) 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) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. InitaContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.26.2024)”
Saturday (5.25.2024)
SATURDAY (5.25.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (12:30pmContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.25.2024)”
Friday (5.24.2024)
FRIDAY (5.24.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN DIVE 106: Drag Race / Moxy Cillin or Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm);Jolli B (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Drag Race / Jasmine Kennedie & IzzyContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.24.2024)”
On Point With: Joshua Ruiz
The Eagle NYC’s Joshua Ruiz flies high on the hottest of beats. Thotyssey: Hi Joshua, how has the month of May been treating you? Joshua Ruiz: Hi there, May has been great! It’s set to be the busiest month of my young DJ career, with some pretty high profile gigs. So I’m definitely excited! She’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joshua Ruiz”
Thursday (5.23.2024)
THURSDAY (5.23.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX JOANNE’S: Venus Mystique (6pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Chola Spears (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Alex Cohen with Hanukah Lewinsky (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) HARDWARE: Kamilla Kockman & YasminContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.23.2024)”
Wednesday (5.22.2024)
WEDNESDAY (5.22.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Rify Royalty (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.22.2024)”
On Point With: Poppy J. Snacks
Queer comic extraordinaire will be splitting your sides all summer: Poppy J. Snacks! [Cover photo: Kat Soriano] Thotyssey: Hi Poppy, thanks for chatting today! You were recently part of the “Kweendom” lineup of standup comics at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn… how did that go? Poppy J. Snacks: Thank you for reaching out! I actuallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Poppy J. Snacks”
Tuesday (5.21.2024)
TUESDAY (5.21.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN DICKENS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm) RED EYE: A House is Not a Disco screening hosted by Blake Deadly & AveryContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.21.2024)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Ken at The Ice Palace
A Fire Island staple for nearly 3 decades… Whip It Out for Ken Braun! Bar(s) that I work at: The Ice PalaceHow long I’ve worked there: On and off since 2008What are my shifts: Saturdays, Sunday, Monday 1-8 Wednesdays 8-4 Friday 2-9What makes this bar great: The Red Eye Guys have taken over the IceContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Ken at The Ice Palace”
Monday (5.20.2024)
MONDAY (5.20.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) VERS: JMV with Michelle Dowdy, Lena Wolf, Egypt, Alice Reys, Gabriel, Maxfield & more (7pm);Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm) BOXERS HK:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.20.2024)”
On Point With: Sophie B. Hawkins
A singer / songwriter who emerged at a time when women were ruling the charts with a unique sound all her own, Sophie. B. Hawkins gifted us with massive hits like “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” and “As I Lay Me Down.” She’s also waged war with labels–both the music industry type, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sophie B. Hawkins”
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