Author Archives: thotyssey

On Point With: Julie J

With a drag persona born out of a work of fiction, the artist known as Julie is now a fully realized, and fully fierce, performer in her own right. Thotyssey: Hello, Julie! First off… congrats on your Lady Liberty win last night! You had some fierce competitors including fellow finalist Marcia Marcia Marcia whom youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Julie J”

Friday (8.13.2021)

FRIDAY (8.13.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)ALIBI: Roqué (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Playback (10pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (11pm)TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: “Lucky Chengs: Iconic Diva” feat. Svetlana Stoli with & VinChelle (7pm)HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo (7pm);”Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, DJ Mike Borowski & VinnyGaga (10pm)THE Q: [1st Fl]ContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.13.2021)”

On Point With: Mel 4Ever

An exciting new recording artist and live performer emerging from Brooklyn nightlife, Mel Incarnate is keeping a brand of excitement and edgy excellence in the family. [Note: shortly after this interview, this performer changed her stage name to Mel 4Ever.] Thotyssey: Hello Mel! Thanks for chatting with us on this grossly hot day! How areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mel 4Ever”

Thursday (8.12.2021)

THURSDAY (8.12.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)IDENTITY: Watch Drag Race with Janae SaisQuoi & Nani Tsunami (7pm)TOOLBOX: Watch Drag Race with Audrey Phoenix (7pm)ALIBI: Watch Drag Race with Charlie Wo (7pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Watch Drag Race withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.12.2021)”

Wednesday (8.11.2021)

WEDNESDAY (8.11.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde AndrogyNY (8pm)IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN XOXO: Jacqueline Dupree, Kenya KeepUp, Vinny Vega & Casa de Galindo (6pm)THE Q: “Juicy” standup comedy night hosted by Dave Mizzoni (7pm);[1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (8pm);[2nd Fl] DJ Stilleto (9pm);[3rd Fl] Lagoona Bloo & The Bloo CrewContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.11.2021)”

On Point With: Michael Miguel

Exploding onto NYC nightlife after escaping a repressed upbringing, bartender, recording artist and future movie star Michael Miguel’s hypersexy new single and video are turning heads… and moving all sorts of other body parts! Thotyssey: Hey Michael, hope you’re enjoying your summer! Have you been hitting the beach at all? Michael Miguel: Hey, baby! MyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Miguel”

Tuesday (8.10.2021)

TUESDAY (8.10.2021) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi with Esmierda Dela Barrio (8pm) IDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN XOXO: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Gloria Swansong (8pm);[1st Fl]ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.10.2021)”

On Point With: Laura B. Regan

When Boston-born musician Laura B. Regan opened the Footlight, she created a safe, queer and interesting space for performing artists of all genres in residential Ridgewood, Queens. Covid and construction woes forced the venue’s untimely close, but now a new and more intimate space brings Footlight’s unique platform back to the community once again. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Laura B. Regan”

Monday (8.9.2021)

MONDAY (8.9.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: Ladies Night (8pm)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)XOXO: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (8pm)THE Q: [1st Floor] Tim Young (8pm);[3rd Floor] Selma Nilla with SkyeContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.9.2021)”

Sunday (8.8.2021)

SUNDAY (8.8.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Sundaze” (7pm)ALL-STAR BAR & GRILL: “LasReinas: Girls Night Out Mixer” (7pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria ChaseContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.8.2021)”

Saturday (8.7.2021)

SATURDAY (8.7.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Ike Avelli: 50 Shades of Gay with Tym Moss & Jacqueline Dupree (7pm)IDENTITY: Misty Mountains 10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance aprty (10pm)TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with Stasi (noon)HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)TITO MURPHY’S:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.7.2021)”

Friday (8.6.2021)

FRIDAY (8.6.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)ALIBI: Roqué (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Playback (10pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (11pm)TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: “Lucky Chengs: Disco Fever” starring Tina Twirler (7pm)HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo (7pm);”Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, DJ Mike Borowski & VinnyGaga (10pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] “BaroQue”ContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.6.2021)”

On Point With: Kenni Javon

You will never forget your “DickAppointment” when Kenni Javon’s in town–that “medium ghetto” kiki he created is an underground favorite of POC queer people across the city, and will soon have a new home. But until then, it’s joining forces with a cadre of other kikis for an ultimate session of Summer Skool! Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kenni Javon”

Thursday (8.5.2021)

THURSDAY (8.5.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm);”FleetNik” (10pm)IDENTITY: Watch Drag Race with Gigi Cutina (7pm)TOOLBOX: Watch Drag Race with Audrey Phoenix (7pm)ALIBI: Watch Drag Race with Charlie Wo (7pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN DON’T TELL MAMA: Kiki Ball-Change: Summer ofContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.5.2021)”

On Point With: Eli Escobar

An iconic NYC nightlife champion, “Tiki Disco” co-founder Eli Escobar reflects on his long and storied career as a club DJ and recording artist while preparing to spin for several exciting events in a rapidly evolving nightlife scene. Thotyssey: Hello Eli, thanks for chatting with us today! I know you’re in the middle of aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eli Escobar”

Wednesday (8.4.2021)

WEDNESDAY (8.4.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm)IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN XOXO: Jacqueline Dupree, Kenya Keepup, DJ Waly & Vinny Vega (6pm)THE Q: “Juicy” standup comedy night hosted by Dave Mizzoni (7pm);[1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (8pm);[2nd Fl] DJ Stilleto (9pm);[3rd Fl] Lagoona Bloo & The Bloo Crew BandContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.4.2021)”

Tuesday (8.3.2021)

TUESDAY (8.3.2021) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi with Julie J (8pm) IDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN XOXO: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Gloria Swansong as Dolly PartonContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.3.2021)”

On Point With: X-Emma

Getting her drag name and look inspirations from interesting places, new dark glamour clown and supermodel chanteuse on the scene X-Emma is here to slay! Thotyssey: Greetings X-Emma! How is your summer treating you so far? X-Emma: My summer has been hectic! I’ve been a creature of the night… like, it’s literally sleep all dayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: X-Emma”

Monday (8.2.2021)

MONDAY (8.2.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: Ladies Night (8pm)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)XOXO: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (8pm)THE Q: [1st Floor] Tim Young (8pm);[3rd Floor] Selma Nilla with SkyeContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.2.2021)”