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X-Rayed Sex: “So Many Bottoms Among Us”

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. One ongoing complaint (or joke, depending how you look at it) here in NYC is howContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “So Many Bottoms Among Us””

Monday (5.24.2021)

MONDAY (5.24.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky with Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (7pm)XOXO: Tim Young (7pm)RISE: Trivia feat. Rify Royalty (8pm)RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker & Miranda (8:30pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (9pm) CHELSEA REBAR: BingoContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.24.2021)”

On Point With: Rayne

This young queen also happens to be “NYC’s burlesque bombshell,” and is leaving her sultry mark in venues across the city as the re-opening unfurls. Leave your umbrellas at home and feel the Rayne! Thotyssey: Hello Rayne! Things are certainly looking like they’re going back to “normal” in NYC nightlife this month, don’t they? Rayne:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rayne”

Sunday (5.23.2021)

SUNDAY (5.23.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX EL PASO: Brunch feat. Lola Michele-Kiki with Bambina the Don Diva (noon) CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. Castrata & Cyndi Woods (2pm)ALL STAR BAR & GRILL: Brunch feat. Sophya Medina (2pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish CharmContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.23.2021)”

Saturday (5.22.2021)

SATURDAY (5.22.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **Venues may require patrons to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination via vaccination card or Excelsior Pass app for admittance, or for full use of the venue. Patrons without proof of vaccination can be denied entry, or instructedContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.22.2021)”

Friday (5.21.2021)

FRIDAY (5.21.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TOOLBOX: Chelsea Piers (7pm)TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas (7pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RISE: Jada Valenciaga & DJ Xavier (6pm)INDUSTRY: Brenda Dharling (7pm)HARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris with VinnyGaga (7pm)RITZ: Digna, Islaya & Elle No. 5 with DJ BaeJing (7pm) MIDTOWN EASTContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.21.2021)”

Thursday (5.20.2021)

THURSDAY (5.20.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Shequida (7pm)RISE: Brenda Dharling (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm)XOXO: Marcel with Crystal Comedowns, Kristy Blaze, Dyllan White, Cherry Poppins & DJ Casa De Galindo (7pm)RITZ: Bingo feat. Morgan Royel (8pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae (9pm) MIDTOW EAST LIPS: Re-Opening (5pm)TOWNHOUSE: Pianist FedContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.20.2021)”

On Point With: Gusty Winds

Hold on to your hats, sisters… this hurricane is headed for our fair shores! Gusty Winds (aka Daniel Alita), an OG drag queen best known for serving irreverent comedy and ferocious lip syncs in venues like Lips and Cherry’s, is returning to NYC for a very special showcase! [Cover photo: Alan Kaplan] Thotyssey: Hello Gusty,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gusty Winds”

Wednesday (5.19.2021)

WEDNESDAY (5.19.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **For all live indoor venue events, occupancy is currently at 50% per lockdown regulations and social distancing is enforced. Contact venues or listed performers to confirm reservations if necessary.** UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.19.2021)”

On Point With: Jupiter Gallaxxi

This young Quarantine Queen with a true Broadway pedigree is a rapidly rising star of New York drag, and this weekend she’ll make her solo show debut. Let’s keep it cosmic with Jupiter Gallaxxi! Thotyssey: Hello Jupiter! How is mid-May treating you so far? Jupiter Gallaxxi: Pretty well! We finally have nice weather here, soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jupiter Gallaxxi”

Tuesday (5.18.2021)

TUESDAY (5.18.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi with The Taurex (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner *FINALE* (6pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Box-Springs (6pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (8pm) MIDTOWN EAST TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm) CHELSEA REBAR: Drink & DrawContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.18.2021)”

On Point With: Sabel Scities

Some drag performers are stars of their own cities… but longtime comedy and pageant slayer Sabel Scities (aka Timothy Byars) is a true Queen of America! These days she’s making important things happen as lockdown wanes in Hawaii, and this summer she’ll once again hold residence at the vacation destination where she’s treasured: Fire Island!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sabel Scities”

Monday (5.17.2021)

MONDAY (5.17.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky with Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (7pm)RISE: Trivia feat. Jasmine Rice LaBeija with Izzy Uncut (8pm) RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker (8:30pm) INDUSTRY: Tina Burner (9pm) CHELSEA REBAR:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.17.2021)”

On Point With: Majenta with a J

During a strict lockdown immediately following the loss of several queer venues, Boston queens went to the front lines of digital drag with some of the most popular and elaborate virtual shows to emerge from the genre. This musical queen was one of those trailblazers, and will likely be a force to be reckoned withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Majenta with a J”

Sunday (5.16.2021)

SUNDAY (5.16.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX EL PASO: Brunch feat. Lola Michele-Kiki (noon) CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. Thee Suburbia & FiFi DuBois (2pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm)ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs Drag Brunch feat.ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.16.2021)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Valerie at Cherry’s

Cherry’s maître d, bingo hostess, and Mrs. DJ Stacy, Valerie Perez, prepares for another amazing season on Fire Island. Bar that I work at: Cherry’s on the Bay, Cherry Grove, Fire Island. How long I’ve worked there: 3 years What are my shifts: All summer long every day! [Valerie also hosts Wednesday Bingo at Cherry’sContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Valerie at Cherry’s”

Saturday (5.15.2021)

SATURDAY (5.15.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **For all live indoor venue events, occupancy is currently at 50% per lockdown regulations and social distancing is enforced. Contact venues or listed performers to confirm reservations if necessary.** UPTOWN / BRONX DA CAPO: Brunch with TiffanyContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.15.2021)”

Friday (5.14.2021)

FRIDAY (5.14.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TOOLBOX: Chelsea Piers (7pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RISE: Lexington Banks & DJ Xavier (6pm)INDUSTRY: Brenda Dharling (7pm)HARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris with VinnyGaga (7pm)RITZ: [upstairs] Digna, Islaya & Elle No. 5 (7pm);[downstairs] “Open Call” drag competition hosted by Holly Dae (8pm);[downstairs] Trivia feat.ContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.14.2021)”

Thursday (5.13.2021)

THURSDAY (5.13.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Shequida (7pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae (7pm)RISE: Brenda Dharling (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm)XOXO: Marcel with Crystal Comedowns, Lyra Vega, LaTina Turner & DJ Casa De Galindo (7pm)RITZ: Bingo feat. Morgan Royel (8pm) MIDTOW EAST TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Fed Barton (6pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.13.2021)”

On Point With: All Beef Patty

Her two appearances on an uber-popular network talent show likely got millions of more viewers than any episode of “Drag Race,” and her nearly two decades with a New York drag dining institution have established her as an icon in the scene. As we prepare for the long awaited reopening of Lips NYC, we findContinueContinue reading “On Point With: All Beef Patty”