Monthly Archives: August 2026

On Point With: STR8 to DVD

In 2016 (right around the time Thotyssey was born!), two upcoming Brooklyn based drag performers and a DJ teamed up to create a live stage platform for drag folks who didn’t easily fit into other shows. A decade later, the production team has expanded and the platform has evolved into an award winning essential nightlifeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: STR8 to DVD”

Thursday (8.6.2026)

THURSDAY (8.6.2026) 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) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. ShaneContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.6.2026)”

On Point With: Valentine

Keeping things a little sexy and a little scary, Brooklyn draglesque star Valentine may just be the heart of the next Mx. Nobody prelim. [Cover photo: Seek Axiom] Thotyssey: Happy August, Valentine! How was your July? Valentine: Hey! It felt like it was three months long… but I can’t complain because I love to stayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Valentine”

Wednesday (8.5.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.5.2026) 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 HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, KamillaContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.5.2026)”

On Point With: Xaya-T

A Jersey bearded beauty who’s competing in two epic pageants this year (simultaneously), Xaya-T serves fierce, furry fearlessness. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Xaya-T, hello and happy Beginning of the End of Summer! How has the season treated you? Xaya-T: Ah, I can’t believe it’s already the end of summer already! The season has been amazingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xaya-T”

Tuesday (8.4.2026)

TUESDAY (8.4.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.4.2026)”

On Point With: Fappell Moan

Overcoming a conservative background and limiting theater rigidity for free spirited Brooklyn drag stardom, Fappell Moan is your hot to go prom date this weekend. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hello Fappell, thanks for chatting today! OMG summer is almost over, how has the treated you so far?Fappell Moan: Hi! Whew! What a summer; itContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fappell Moan”

Monday (8.3.2026)

MONDAY (8.3.2026) 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: Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ TonyContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.3.2026)”

On Point With: Darienne Lake

A champion of old school, quick-witted camp comedy drag, the star of 2013’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 6 (and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” eighth season a decade later) Darienne Lake returns to NYC for a special show this week. Thotyssey: Hello Darienne, thanks for chatting with us today!  Can you tell us where youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Darienne Lake”

Sunday (8.2.2026)

SUNDAY (8.2.2026) 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) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. The Bronx Doll & Boy Gorge (noon) RISE: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.2.2026)”