Monthly Archives: January 2026

Thursday (1.15.2026)

THURSDAY (1.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Bianca Star (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding DorothyContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.15.2026)”

On Point With: Plumpiana

Exploding onto the scene as a comedy content creator, Plumpiana has evolved into a prolific rapper and now singer… and is a vital champion of NYC’s indie music scene. Thotyssey: Plumpiana, hello! How is 2026 treating you so far?Plumpiana: 2026 it’s looking bright. I have two shows coming up: one’s January 17 this Saturday, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Plumpiana”

Wednesday (1.14.2026)

WEDNESDAY (1.14.2026) 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 LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring Julie Halson, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen (7pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.14.2026)”

On Point With: Chaotic

An executive producer of one of the most popular reality shows in recent memory and longtime prolific New York nightlifer, James Barker aka DJ Chaotic returns to his popping party “Poppers” this week. [Cover photo: David Arenas] Thotyssey: DJ Chaotic, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is 2026 treating you so far? Chaotic:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chaotic”

Tuesday (1.13.2026)

TUESDAY (1.13.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (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: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp (7pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.13.2026)”

On Point With: Franchesca LaRose

Puerto Rican born and Jersey raised, drag pageant beauty Franchesca LaRose returns to Paradise this week! [Cover photo: Leela Candela] Thotyssey: Franchesca, hello! How is 2026 treating you so far? Franchesca LaRose: My 2026 is been good, thank you or asking! Do you have any big hopes or goals for your drag year? I wantContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Franchesca LaRose”

Monday (1.12.2026)

MONDAY (1.12.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp (7pm) RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.12.2026)”

Sunday (1.11.2026)

SUNDAY (1.11.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music 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. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (noon & 2:30pm); DJs Steve Sidewalk & Paul Leasure (5pm);ChickyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.11.2026)”

Thursday (1.8.2026)

THURSDAY (1.8.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm) RITZ: Jam Eden (7pm);Octavia Anyae &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.8.2026)”

Wednesday (1.7.2026)

WEDNESDAY (1.7.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm) RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” feat. Marti Gould Cummings withContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.7.2026)”

On Point With: Defacto Obsolete

Having recently won an epic local horror drag competition, Defacto Obsolete will be haunting us throughout the New Year. Thotyssey: Hello Defacto! I think it’s too late to say Happy New Year now, but how is 2026 treating you so far? Defacto Obsolete: Well, the night before last I tripped on the subway platform intoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Defacto Obsolete”

Tuesday (1.6.2026)

TUESDAY (1.6.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (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: Matthew Morrison (7pm) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & SherryContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.6.2026)”

Monday (1.5.2026)

MONDAY (1.5.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm) RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.5.2026)”

On Point With: Echinacea Monroe

Bringing positive energy and performance mastery to the often cutthroat NYC drag competition scene, Echinacea Monroe Sidora is one we should all be watching in the new year. Thotyssey: Happy New Year, Echinacea! How did you celebrate the weekend? Echinacea Monroe: Happy 2026! I performed at Good Judy with my sister Ella Fartzgerald and SwissContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Echinacea Monroe”