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1 Thot Minute with Dreama Belle

Although she’s more of a multi-state queen these days, this Virginia-born performer is back hosting a special Halloween show in fairly magical NYC neighborhood. Thotyssey: Hello again Dreama, long time no see! How is post-lockdown life treating you these days? Dreama Belle: Hello, hello! It’s treating me well! It feels wonderful to have entered backContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Dreama Belle”

Tuesday (10.26.2021)

TUESDAY (10.26.2021) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)IDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Gloria Swansong Phoebe Jeebies with Hanukah Lewinsky (7pm);[3rd Fl] Witch Perfect starring Tina Burner, Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx (7pm)[1st Fl] Jasmine Rice LaBeija & KizhaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.26.2021)”

Monday (10.25.2021)

MONDAY (10.25.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm)IDENTITY: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: “SCUM: Gush Mondays” (6pm)THE Q: [1st Floor] Lyra Vega (6pm);[3rd Floor] Daniel Gold’s “Queens for a Cause: TricksContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.25.2021)”

On Point With: Gioconda

A costuming genius, TikTok star, Lucky Chengs drag favorite and multimedia artist extraordinaire who’s become a New Yorker after a terrifying ordeal in her home country, Russian born Gioconda (that’s another name for the Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous painting) is now obtaining a larger and well-deserved cult of admirers every day. Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gioconda”

Sunday (10.24.2021)

SUNDAY (10.24.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jax (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)HARLEM NIGHTS: “Sundaze” (7pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JD (10pm)IDENTITY: Latin night (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LAContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.24.2021)”

Saturday (10.23.2021)

SATURDAY (10.23.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains Catrina Lovelace with Hibiscus (noon)HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)TITO MURPHY’S:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.23.2021)”

On Point With: Mel Lennon

A very sexy and soulful addition to NYC’s burgeoning queer music scene whose debut EP “OVERthinking Out LOUD” is making its mark after dropping just last month, German-born Mel Lennon is–by every definition–one to watch, and one to listen to. Thotyssey: Hello Mel! We’re in the spooky season… are you a Sexy Halloween or aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mel Lennon”

Friday (10.22.2021)

FRIDAY (10.22.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc (10pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (11pm)ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: “Lucky Chengs Drag Dinner” feat. Nicky Ottav (6pm)HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo Kiki Ball-Change (7pm);”SuperContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.22.2021)”

Thursday (10.21.2021)

THURSDAY (10.21.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)TOOLBOX: Petti Cash (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm)ALIBI: TBAIDENTITY: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: “Yaaas! Fest: NY Queer Comedy Festival” (6pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Jasmine Kennedie (7pm);[3rd Fl] Drag Race UK viewing party (8pm);[3rd Fl]ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.21.2021)”

Wednesday (10.20.2021)

WEDNESDAY (10.20.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: AndrogyNY & Jacklynn Hyde (8pm)IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Castrata (6pm);[1st Fl]”Juicy” standup comedy night hosted by Dave Mizzoni (7pm);[1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (8pm);[2nd Fl] DJs Stiletto (9pm);[1st Fl] Michelle Dowdy & Drew Wutke (11pm)FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Seth Sikes (7pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite,ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.20.2021)”

Tuesday (10.19.2021)

TUESDAY (10.19.2021) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)IDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Gloria Swansong with Gina Tonic (7pm);[3rd Fl] Witch Perfect starring Tina Burner, Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx (7pm)[1st Fl] Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Kizha Carr (9pm);[3rdContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.19.2021)”

On Point With: Young Viper

Using movement and music unlike anyone else is New York drag, Young Viper is proving that her voluptuous venom is a force to be reckoned with. [Cover photo: Tyrique James] Thotyssey: Hello Viper, thanks for chatting with us today! OMG, Halloween is already right around the corner… are you a fan of the spooky season?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Young Viper”

Monday (10.18.2021)

MONDAY (10.18.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)IDENTITY: Bingo feat. Kitty Kaboodlez (9pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: “SCUM: Gush Mondays” (6pm)THE Q: [1st Floor] Lyra Vega (6pm);[1st Floor] Tim Young (8pm);[3rdContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.18.2021)”

On Point With: Ocean Kelly

Social media spawned quite a few digital drag stars during the global pandemic lockdown, but few as unique, hilarious and memorable as Atlanta recording artist Ocean Kelly. And just as she’s started to become a star of the live stage as well, Ocean’s now crashing onto NYC’s shores for a week of fierce shows! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ocean Kelly”

Sunday (10.17.2021)

SUNDAY (10.17.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Kelly KaBoom (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)HARLEM NIGHTS: “Sundaze” (7pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JD (10pm)IDENTITY: Latin night (10pm) HELL’SContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.17.2021)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Maddie at Marie’s Crisis

Singing server Maddie keeps an old tradition alive at a historic West Village venue unlike any other! Bar(s) that I work at: Marie’s Crisis Café! How long I’ve worked there: 3 and half years What are my shifts: Wednesdays from 9:30-3:00 and Saturdays from 10:30-3:30. What makes this bar great: There is simply nothing elseContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Maddie at Marie’s Crisis”

Saturday (10.16.2021)

SATURDAY (10.16.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance parity (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon); CANCELLEDHASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)TITO MURPHY’S: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.16.2021)”

Friday (10.15.2021)

FRIDAY (10.15.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)HAMILTON HALL: Joe Mode with DJ Casa de Galindo, Jacqueline Dupree & Inita D (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc (10pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (11pm)ALIBI: TBA HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.15.2021)”

Thursday (10.14.2021)

THURSDAY (10.14.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)TOOLBOX: Petti Cash (8pm)TRIAD: Pam Ann: Pointy End (9:30pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm)ALIBI: TBAIDENTITY: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Jasmine Kennedie (7pm);[3rd Fl] Drag Race UK viewing party (8pm);[3rd Fl] “Lady Liberty’ drag competitionContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.14.2021)”

On Point With: Jake Resnicow

Perhaps New York’s (and Miami’s, and the globe’s) most prolific event producer who’s been known the world over for his thrilling circuit parties and dynamic major galas and benefits since 2010, Jake Resnicow is back from lockdown with a vengeance this holiday season… and millions will be down for all the kikis he has toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jake Resnicow”