MONDAY (9.1.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Skye Walker & Black Widow (1pm);Evita Loca & Cacophony Daniels (8:30pm);Pissi Myles & Selma Nilla (11pm) RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”ComicContinueContinue reading “Labor Day (9.1.2025)”
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Sunday (8.31.2025)
SUNDAY (8.31.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Inita D & Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm);ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.31.2025)”
Saturday (8.30.2025)
SATURDAY (8.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Brunch feat. Marti Gould Cummings with Mariyea, Lanyé Armön & Lady Celestina. (11am) RISE:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.30.2025)”
Friday (8.29.2025)
FRIDAY (8.29.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (6pm);DJ Nesto with Brenda Dharling (10pm) DICKENS: DJ Adriana Trenta (8pm) HARDWARE: JasmineContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.29.2025)”
X-Rayed Sex: “I’m HIV+… But I Am Not Abnormal”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. [Cover photo: Nadzeya Haroshka / Getty Images] After a recent HIV/STI check-up, I got my results the nextContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “I’m HIV+… But I Am Not Abnormal””
Thursday (8.28.2025)
THURSDAY (8.28.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) WINNIE SAID: Janae SaisQuoi with Sasha VanGuard (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Scarlett D. Von’Du (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RITZ: Drag Race Brasil / PietraContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.28.2025)”
Wednesday (8.27.2025)
WEDNESDAY (8.27.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings with Ollice Spaulding (10pm) SO & SO:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.27.2025)”
On Point With: Tenderoni
One of the world’s best known and most celebrated drag kings, Tenderoni (you can hear that name inspiration dropped right in the beginning of Michael Jackson’s “PYT”) was just featured on TV’s first king competition… and is about to return to NYC for a major show. [Cover photo: Adam Ouahmane] Thotyssey: Tenderoni, hello! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tenderoni”
Tuesday (8.26.2025)
TUESDAY (8.26.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HUSH: “Z Happy Hour” (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.26.2025)”
On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor
True NYC burlesque royalty, Miss Frankie Eleanor reflects on her “Nuyorican” roots, the enduring legacy of Coney Island and the upcoming Mx. Nobody finale. [Cover photo: Désirée De Sade] Thotyssey: Miss Frankie, hello! So as Summer 2025 draws to a close, what have you felt about this season? Miss Frankie Eleanor: Surprised, honestly. With theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor”
Monday (8.25.2025)
MONDAY (8.25.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.25.2025)”
On Point With: Acid Reflux
As Jersey drag continues to expand and evolve, keep your eyes on its unique collective La Gatita and one of their founding diva destroyers, Acid Reflux! Thotyssey: Hi Acid! It’s a mild late August afternoon… how has summer been treating you? Acid Reflux: My summer has been all over the place, but I’m getting restContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Acid Reflux”
Sunday (8.24.2025)
SUNDAY (8.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Inita D & Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm);ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.24.2025)”
Saturday (8.23.2025)
SATURDAY (8.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Brunch feat. Marti Gould Cummings with : ShowPonii, Bianca Star & Hibiscus (11am) RISE: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.23.2025)”
Friday (8.22.2025)
FRIDAY (8.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) FORT TRYON PYBLIC HOUSE: Rhiannon Nichelle, Skrawberry Fields & Aria Jae (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn HydeContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.22.2025)”
On Point With: Daniel Reichard
Part of the original cast of the universally beloved modern musical “Jersey Boys” and now an in-demand performer on both grand and intimate stages, Daniel Reichard is bringing a whole bag of talent to Fire Island this summer for an exclusive showcase! Thotyssey: Hello Daniel! How are you doing, where are you, and what wereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Reichard”
Thursday (8.21.2025)
THURSDAY (8.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Pietra Parker (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RITZ: Drag Race Brasil / Pietra Parker (7pm);Octavia Anyae with Novaczar (11pm) RED EYE: HeddaContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.21.2025)”
On Point With: King Molasses
Crowned in July, the first winner on the debut season’s finale of the competition show “King of Drag” (aka the first televised drag king competition) King Molasses’ sweet majesty is pouring all over the world as we speak. New Yorkers have two great chances to catch the King this month! [Cover photo: Beyond You Portraits]ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Molasses”
Wednesday (8.20.2025)
WEDNESDAY (8.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings with Plasma (10pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hostedContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.20.2025)”
On Point With: Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq
A drag performer who serves amusement, athleticism and activism in equal measures, Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq will surely be a showstopper on the Bushwig stage this weekend! [Cover photo: @gxdlyy_[ Thotyssey: Anna, hello! I see that you just did a show with Venus at Sandy Jacks… I believe that’s a home base for you! How did thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq”
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