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Thursday (4.30.2026)

THURSDAY (4.30.2026) 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 Pink Pancake (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.30.2026)”

Wednesday (4.29.2026)

WEDNESDAY (4.29.2026) 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) HARDWARE: Chelsea Piers (10pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, NickContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.29.2026)”

On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R

As summer approaches, Kristopher Schooner aka DJ KRIS TOPH3R has the soundtrack of the season for all the men, boys and beyond. Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting today! April is nearly in our rear view already, how did the month treat you? KRIS TOPH3R: I blinked and it’s already over! I’m so looking forwardContinueContinue reading “On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R”

Tuesday (4.28.2026)

TUESDAY (4.28.2026) 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) RED EYE: Real Housewives / Kizha Carr &ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.28.2026)”

Monday (4.27.2026)

MONDAY (4.27.2026) 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: “Sondheim Unplugged” starring Michelle Dowdy (7pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Lorna Luft (7pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & DianaContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.27.2026)”

On Point With: Ella Vader

From competitions to pageants to major benefits, this NYC-born queen is rising up, up, UP in the game: Ella Vader! Thotyssey: Ella, hello! Happy Last Few Days of April! How did the month treat you so far? Ella Vader: This month has been full of ups and downs… but it’s been treating me good, keepingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Vader”

Sunday (4.26.2026)

SUNDAY (4.26.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) UNDERBAR: “Trappy Hour: Sunday Service” feat. DJs Romblay & Brown Liquah (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGERContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.26.2026)”

Saturday (4.25.2026)

SATURDAY (4.25.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX EDGAR ALLAN POE COTTAGE: “The Fall of the House of Slam” feat. Sitanya Face & Nikkiesha McLeod (4pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.25.2026)”

Friday (4.24.2026)

FRIDAY (4.24.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: “A Court of Kings” drag D&D feat. Leopard Killa & Jo Goforth with XaddyContinueContinue reading “Friday (4.24.2026)”

On Point With: King Cameron

Detroit native Turned BK F-Boy / drag star on the rise: take a bow for King Cameron! Thotyssey: Cameron, hello! I hope April is treating you well? King Cameron: Yes, thank you so much! Can you tell us how long you’ve been a drag performer now, and how you might describe the type of kingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Cameron”

Thursday (4.23.2026)

THURSDAY (4.23.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Bingo feat. JizzaBella / Eli Northrup campaign fundraiser (7pm) UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Castrata (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.23.2026)”

Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 11 was formally announced on April 22nd, and will feature the return of eighteen fan favorite drag performers to compete in the franchise as well as the “brackets and badges” format introduced in the prior season. Thotyssey has had the privilege to interview several of these queensContinueContinue reading “Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!”

Wednesday (4.22.2026)

WEDNESDAY (4.15.2026) 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) HARDWARE: Chelsea Piers (10pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, NickContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.22.2026)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Bastian at Phoenix

Former naval engineer, future star lawyer, current bar babe: Bastian! Bar(s) that I work at: Phoenix Bar How long I’ve worked there: August 2025 What are my shifts: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday nights What makes this bar great: Phoenix’s greatest strength is the unpredictability the night brings. You may show up and there’s a drag show.ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Bastian at Phoenix”

Tuesday (4.21.2026)

TUESDAY (4.14.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SERENDIPITY 3 UES: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson with Michael Musto (6:30pm) 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.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.21.2026)”

On Point With: Sister Helen Holy

Texan Paul J. Williams left the business world to pursue a life onstage… and ultimately struck gold as a Church Lady of the Modern (and Antiquated) Era! Sister Helen Holy keeps bingo players holy rolling in their seats with laughter, so much show that they often forget about the actual bingo — and she’s bringingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sister Helen Holy”

Monday (4.20.2026)

MONDAY (4.13.2026) 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: Ms. Zilbert’s “The 4/20 Show” (7pm);Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) RITZ: Nia Maya &ContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.20.2026)”

On Point With: Stevo Blaque

Igniting his musical and artistic flames in the South, DJ Stevo Blaque is now keeping the party lit in parties all over Brooklyn. Thotyssey: Stevo, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is the spring season treating you so far? Stevo Blaque: Spring has been in full bloom, so excited for the incoming heat!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stevo Blaque”

Sunday (4.19.2026)

SUNDAY (4.19.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: “The Queer Big Apple Corps: Set Your Heart Ablaze” symphony anime scores (3pm) TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) ADLER HALL @ NY SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE: JohnContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.19.2026)”

Saturday (4.18.2026)

SATURDAY (4.18.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX JAY SHARPE THEATRE @ SYMPHONY SPACE: “The Queer Big Apple Corps: Set Your Heart Ablaze” symphony anime scores (7:30pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.18.2026)”