THURSDAY (5.21.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Amanda Pörq (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.21.2026)”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
On Point With: Michael Cignarale
A DJ and producer known for co-running the Medusa brand party and record label as well as for incorporating operatic live vocals into original compositions, Michael Cignarale brings Sensible Shoes back to Brooklyn this week and prepares for Pride! Thotyssey: Michael, hello! thanks for chatting with us today! How is May treating you so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Cignarale”
Wednesday (5.20.2026)
WEDNESDAY (5.20.2026) 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 BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) RED EYE: “Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings feat.ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.20.2026)”
Tuesday (5.19.2026)
TUESDAY (5.19.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CAFE CARLYLE: Dina Martina (8:30pm) 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) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry PoppinsContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.19.2026)”
On Point With: Mariquita
Our current reigning Queen of Cortelyou is a talented AFAB beauty with a celebrated drag mom and a slew of gigs to carry us into the summer season: Mariquita! [Cover photo: Soy Leche] Thotyssey: Hi Mariquita, happy May! We’re about half way through the month, how has it treated you so far? Mariquita: May hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mariquita”
Monday (5.18.2026)
MONDAY (5.18.2026) 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 RED EYE: “Vaccine-O-Licious 21” hosted by Stella D’oro & Busted feat. Egypt, Sabel Scities, JMV & Constance (7pm)StandupContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.18.2026)”
On Point With: Lydia B. Kollins
A fan favorite finalist of both “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17 and “All Stars” Season 10 thanks to her insanely creative runway looks, delightfully off-kilter humor, out of the box references and captivating lip synchs, Pittsburgh native Lydia Butthole Kollins is spreading the love towards a city near you this summer… including New York! [CoverContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lydia B. Kollins”
Sunday (5.17.2026)
SUNDAY (5.17.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX NAUMBURG BANDSHELL @ CENTRAL PARK: AIDS Walk 2026 (8am) TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) BEACON THEATRE: Michelle Buteau (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.17.2026)”
Saturday (5.16.2026)
SATURDAY (5.16.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX JAKE’S DILEMMA: Brunch feat. Lyra Vega & Robin Rose Quartz (12:30pm) TOOLBOX: Eurovision (2pm); Virgo Rising (9pm) TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas (7pm) BEACON THEATRE: Michelle Buteau (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) LAMBDAContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.16.2026)”
Friday (5.15.2026)
FRIDAY (5.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: BethContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.15.2026)”
On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl
Known for representing multimedia artistry, occasionally wild humor and fierce activism in their drag performances, Switch n’ Play’s Wo Chan aka The Illustrious Pearl is a shining orb of excellence this AAPI Month and beyond. [Cover photo: Mettie Owstrowski] Thotyssey: Pearl, hello and happy AAPI Heritage Month! Other than just being generally fabulous, are thereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl”
Thursday (5.14.2026)
THURSDAY (5.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin Bianca Star & Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Eurovision: Second SemifinalContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.14.2026)”
On Point With: LEONE
Unafraid and unapologetic when it comes to sharing raw emotion in his music, indie artist Richie Leone who fronts the music project LEONE is emerging from a long third album recording for a new live gig this week. Thotyssey: Leone, hello! How is May treating you so far? LEONE: May feels like a rebirth inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: LEONE”
Wednesday (5.13.2026)
WEDNESDAY (5.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SERENDIPITY3 UES: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6:30pm) JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: Tina Fey in conversation with Alec Baldwin (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWNContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.13.2026)”
Bar Babe of the Month: João at Red Eye & The Ice Palace
Portuguese Pourmaster João is keeping it both hot and cool across two desti-Gay-tions this summer! [Cover photo: Jeff Eason] Bar(s) that I work at: I work at Red Eye 41st between 8th and 9th ave. During the summer season I alternate with Ice Palace on Cherry Grove, Fire Island. How long I’ve worked there: I’veContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: João at Red Eye & The Ice Palace”
Tuesday (5.12.2026)
TUESDAY (5.12.2026) 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 HARDWARE: Eurovision: First Semifinal Viewing Party (2pm);Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (9pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.12.2026)”
Monday (5.11.2026)
MONDAY (5.11.2026) 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 RED EYE: Norma Tears: Still Crying? (7pm);Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & DianaContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.11.2026)”
On Point With: Keoki
One of the greatest DJs / producers who came up in New York’s most epic era of nightlife and club music, El Salvadorian born and Hawaiian raised George Lopez aka Keoki Franconi has taken us up on a journey to glorious highs. He’s also weathered some truly dark moments that make up some of theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Keoki”
Sunday (5.10.2026)
SUNDAY (5.10.2026) 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 BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. Boy Gorge & The Bronx Doll (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.10.2026)”
Saturday (5.9.2026)
SATURDAY (5.9.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Pam Ann: Tough Love (7pm) 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. Izzy Uncut and /ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.9.2026)”
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