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On Point With: Andrew Barret Cox

Designer, producer, actor, writer, composer, musician, choreographer, club kid, drag performer, emcee, broadcaster, reality TV personality, JanStan… there are so many hats that Andrew Barret Cox wears, and they’re all fabulous. Here we discuss the triumph of Jan’s first “Drag Race” win, the beautiful chaos that was the opening weekend of “Jannifer’s Body,” composing forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Andrew Barret Cox”

Monday (7.12.2021)

MONDAY (7.12.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN IDENTITY: Ladies Night (8pm) 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 Skye Walker, Jax & Peachez (10pm)RITZ: Isabella Rio with PietraContinueContinue reading “Monday (7.12.2021)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Greg at Hardware, Pieces & Playhouse

We need three whole bars to contain the Babe-ness of ginger crooner Greg! Bar(s) that I work at: Hardware, Pieces & Playhouse How long I’ve worked there: 1.5 years What are my shifts: “Broadway Mondays” at Hardware, Tuesday and Friday Happy Hour at Pieces, and Saturday Nights with Bootsie at Pieces What makes this barContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Greg at Hardware, Pieces & Playhouse”

Sunday (7.11.2021)

SUNDAY (7.11.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. King Ivy & FiFi DuBois (2pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Sundaze” (7pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (7.11.2021)”

On Point With: Syrenn Nara

It is loud and clear that Syrenn Nara may be a new queen on the scene, but she is here to stay (and slay)! Thotyssey: Hello Syrenn, thanks for chatting with us today! I was thumbing through your Insta and found gorgeous shots of you kiki-Ing at The Q’s recent opening weekend kick-off. How funContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Syrenn Nara”

Saturday (7.10.2021)

SATURDAY (7.10.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Octavia Anyae (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Mr Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Kamal (10pm)IDENTITY: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with Hibiscus (noon)HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch – TBA (2pm)SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs drag brunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (7.10.2021)”

On Point With: Billy Hess

From the studio to the red carpet to backstage, veteran photographer Billy Hess gets all the best shots of the biggest celebrities and most luminous nightlifers in town. Now an interesting new collaborative project will put him at an entirely new vantage–behind the wheel! Thotyssey: Hi, Billy! You just came back from Fire Island–how wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Billy Hess”

Friday (7.9.2021)

FRIDAY (7.2.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)ALIBI: Roqué with Jubilee Rogue & Rayne (9pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Playback (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: “Lucky Chengs: Noche Latina” feat. Ari Kiki with Egypt, Catrina Lovelace & Ruby Slay Monroe (7pm)HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo ContinueContinue reading “Friday (7.9.2021)”

New Thotyssey Game Night at XOXO!

Of course we’re enjoying the steady return of nightlife’s decedent glamor, as both our favorite old haunts and some brand new hotspots open their doors, stages and dim back rooms to all the thotlings. But it’s a lot! Sometimes we just wanna fuckin’ geek out, chill with friends, chat up some cute nerds, play SmashContinueContinue reading “New Thotyssey Game Night at XOXO!”

Thursday (7.8.2021)

THURSDAY (7.8.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)IDENTITY: Watch Drag Race with Gigi Cutina (7pm)TOOLBOX: Watch Drag Race with Audrey Phoenix (7pm) HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Watch Drag Race with Megami (7pm)RITZ: Watch Drag Race with Digna plus Ginger Von Snap & Harumy Doll (7pm);Morgan Royel & DJ KContinueContinue reading “Thursday (7.8.2021)”

Wednesday (7.7.2021)

WEDNESDAY (7.7.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde AndrogyNY (8pm)IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN FUSION HK: Lexington Banks (7pm)THE Q: “Juicy” standup comedy night hosted by Dave Mizzoni (7pm);Lagoona Bloo with full live band (11pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore (10pm)RITZ: Selma Nilla (8pm)XOXO: Chaka Khanvict (9pm)RISE:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (7.7.2021)”

1 Thot Minute with Antonio Cedeno

The gogo boy turned event producer returns to Rebar in Chelsea this weekend for the revival of his sexy circuit affair CALIBR. Let’s catch up with Antonio Cedeno! Thotyssey: Happy Post-Fourth of July! Did you celebrate at all this weekend? Antonio Cedeno: There was a little bit of bar hopping… paying for it today. Lol,ContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Antonio Cedeno”

Tuesday (7.6.2021)

TUESDAY (7.6.2021) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi (8pm) NOT TONIGHTIDENTITY: “Latin & Urban night” feat. DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE Q: Pianist James Oblak (6pm);Gloria Swansong as Judy Garland with Twinky Boots (8pm);Lance Horne (10pm) XOXO: “New Now Tuesdays” drag competition hosted by Marcel, feat.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (7.6.2021)”

Monday (7.5.2021)

MONDAY (7.5.2021) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN IDENTITY: Ladies Night (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARBOR: “718 Sessions” feat. Benny Soto & DJ Danny Krivit (6pm)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: Tim Young (8pm);DJ William Francis (9pm);Selma Nilla with Skye Walker, Jax & Peachez (10pm)RITZ:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (7.5.2021)”

4th of July (7.4.2021)

SUNDAY (7.4.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. Octavia Anyae & Mandra Dee (2pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Sundaze” (7pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with Peachez (noon)NANO: Brunch withContinueContinue reading “4th of July (7.4.2021)”

Saturday (7.3.2021)

SATURDAY (7.3.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX DA CAPO: Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke-Hart (2:30pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (10pm) IDENTITY: Misty Mountains (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with Cherry Poppins (noon)MICKEY SPILLANE’S: Brunch feat. Chaka Khanvict (1pm)HASWEL GREEN’S: Brunch trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (2pm)TITO MURPHY’S: Brunch – TBA (2pm)SECRET ROOM:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (7.3.2021)”

On Point With: Soo Intoit

The Southern born drag queen, DJ and mix maker came into their own in Brooklyn nightlife thanks in part to several recent high profile Pride gigs. These days, everyone is into Soo Intoit! Thotyssey: Hello Soo, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Pride month? Soo Intoit: It went surprisingly well! I wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soo Intoit”

Friday (7.2.2021)

FRIDAY (7.2.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)ALIBI: Roqué with Frida Cox (9pm)IDENTITY: Angel Elektra & Shay D’Pines (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Lagoona Bloo (7pm);”Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, DJ Mike Borowski & VinnyGaga (10pm)RITZ: [upstairs] Digna, Islaya & Elle No. 5 with DJ BaeJing (7pm);[downstairs] “Open Call” dragContinueContinue reading “Friday (7.2.2021)”

Thursday (7.1.2021)

THURSDAY (7.1.2021) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (5pm)IDENTITY: Watch Drag Race with Yasmin Delano & Roqué (7pm)TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN MOM’S HK: Watch Drag Race with Megami (7pm)RITZ: Watch Drag Race with Digna plus Chicky Gorgina & Robin Rose Quartz (7pm);Morgan Royel & DJ K Styles (11pm)INDUSTRY: WatchContinueContinue reading “Thursday (7.1.2021)”

Wednesday (6.30.2021)

WEDNESDAY (6.30.2021) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm)IDENTITY: Karaoke (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN FUSION HK: Lexington Banks (7pm)THE Q: “Juicy” standup comedy night hosted by Dave Mizzoni feat. Pat Regan, Matteo Lane, Marie Faustin, Larry Owens & Jay Burden (7pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi MooreContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.30.2021)”