SUNDAY (11.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (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. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (noon & 2:30pm);ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.30.2025)”
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Saturday (11.29.2025)
SATURDAY (11.29.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX LEHMAN CENTER (BX): Deborah Cox, Estelle & Vivian Green (8pm) 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 RISE: Brunch feat. SkyeContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.29.2025)”
Friday (11.28.2025)
FRIDAY (11.28.2025) 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 SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: “Voss Events: Santa’s Secret” (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn HydeContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.28.2025)”
On Point With: Bea Effay
The part of a RuGirl superstar’s drag family, New York’s Bea Effay is weaponized for slaying this season. [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles / @juanjonas_files] Thotyssey: Bea, hello! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you celebrating at all? Hi there! Happy Holidays. I’m staying in New York and keeping it chill this Thanksgiving, but I celebrated Friendsgiving with a wholeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bea Effay”
Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)
THURSDAY (11.27.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. Note: some events below may be cancelled and some venues may be closed due to the holiday; we will keep the list updated when possible. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)”
On Point With: Aurora Ivy
Known to serve both looks and numbers, Aurora Ivy was just nominated for being the first person you see at the party. [Cover photo: Matt Dickson] Thotyssey: Hi Aurora! Thanks for chatting today! How is late November treating you so far… and perhaps more importantly, how many times have you seen Wicked For Good soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aurora Ivy”
Wednesday (11.26.2025)
WEDNESDAY (11.26.2025) 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 INDOOR TREEZ: Sabel Scities (3pm) 54 BELOW: Ginger Minj (7pm) RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” hosted byContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.26.2025)”
On Point With: Hot Messiah
She may be a holy hot mess, but her hair units are always heavenly: recent Glam nominee Hot Messiah! Thotyssey: HM, thanks for chatting today! I guess a good first question would be, when you’re out in giesh do you like folks to call you “Hot” for short, or something else? Hot Messiah: Folks callContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hot Messiah”
Tuesday (11.25.2025)
TUESDAY (11.25.2025) 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 RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.25.2025)”
1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp
It’s about that time for a catchup with one of New York nightlife’s most essential movers-and-shakers as he prepares a weeknight party premiere at one of Brooklyn’s hottest venues. Thotyssey: Hello again, Frankie! Happy Almost Thanksgiving… how are you celebrating? Frankie Sharp: Happy Thanksgiving! Feels very strange to dig into fall / winter — myContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp”
Monday (11.24.2025)
MONDAY (11.24.2025) 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) VERS: Trivia hosted by Christopher Metzger-Timson (7pm);Pianist AndreContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.24.2025)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Joshua at Industry
A longtime favorite of a recently shuttered iconic Chelsea venue, Joshua keeps the good spirits flowing in HK. Bar(s) that I work at: Industry Bar How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been at Industry Bar since March 25, 2025. However, I’ve been with the company since the Spring of 2007 (at Barracuda Lounge), so that’sContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Joshua at Industry”
Sunday (11.23.2025)
SUNDAY (11.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (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. Black Widow & ZetaContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.23.2025)”
Saturday (11.22.2025)
SATURDAY (11.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) 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 RISE: Brunch feat. Skye Walker and / or Black Widow andContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.22.2025)”
Friday (11.21.2025)
FRIDAY (11.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: “Voss Events: Santa’s Secret” (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.21.2025)”
Thursday (11.20.2025)
THURSDAY (11.20.2025) 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 Vanity LaVain (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night hosted by Shane Cherry (6pm) SALESFORCE TOWER: “Empowerment Awards” hostedContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.20.2025)”
On Point With: Kay Gorgeous
A darling of Jersey drag, Kay Gorgeous is charming audiences everywhere, from theaters to pottery studios. Thotyssey: Hey, Kay! Thanks for chatting today! We’re entering peak autumn drag weather this week, lol… how are you enjoying it so far? Kay Gorgeous: I’m loving the fall drag! The weather is beautiful for drag. I get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kay Gorgeous”
Wednesday (11.19.2025)
WEDNESDAY (11.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Sarah McLachlan (8pm) 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 withContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.19.2025)”
On Point With: Alexis Kmieck
Once associated with one of the world’s best known drag show / nightlife production brands, Alexis Kmieck has since cemented her own place in the scene with “Stoned.” [Cover photo: @briton.jpg / @pictureplastic] Thotyssey: Hello Alexis! How is autumn treating you so far? Alexis Kmieck: It’s been way too cold, but she’s been cute! Gay HalloweenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Kmieck”
Tuesday (11.18.2025)
TUESDAY (11.18.2025) 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 RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) VERS: JacklynnContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.18.2025)”
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