previous | beginning 250. Lacy Stoner [Photo: Chris Sorensen] New York body painting extraordinaire Ish Peralta got into his ganja queen gear several times during lockdown, gracing us with funny / weird stoner-approved shows in revues that often included his girls Erika Klash and Crimson Kitty. 249. Unkle Spooky [Photo: Scott Bek] Queer NYC’s premiereContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #250-201”
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The tHOTlist 2020 #200-151
previous | beginning 200. Aria Derci Astoria’s lady of smart surrealism and goofy glam, Aria’s shows at Icon and Rockbar were paused during quarantine; she’s made a few live and pre-recorded digital appearances since. Aria’s been a largely off-screen presence during partner Pussy Willow’s digital shows as well. 199. DD Fuego The Mexican-born beauty whoContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #200-151”
The tHOTlist 2020 #100-51
previous | beginning 100. Florence D’Lee Likely NYC’s most high profile and in-demand drag designer (and a pretty damn funny queen in her own right, when she has time to be one), Florence had an epic year of well-deserved highs and tragic lows. Someone who really should just be getting their paychecks directly from WorldContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #100-51”
The tHOTlist 2020 #305-251
previous 305. Miss Simone [Photo: Thotyssey] Although she’s not on social media and is rarely seen performing onstage these past several years, Miss Simone is a New York icon and legend (mostly a West Village regular, Simone sightings are nonetheless city-wide). When Covid closed all the bars, the palm reader took up show hosting andContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #305-251”
The tHOTlist 2020 #50-1
previous | beginning 50. Chauncey Dandridge Stonewall’s house DJ kept himself busier than most this year. Between The Sodomighty Show he’s been running from BBOX Radio pre-Covid, his weekly livestream parties on Insta, the digital editions of his variety show “Freak Out” and his occasional guest spots on other shows, Chauncey’s persistence keeps Stonewall’s musicalContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #50-1”
The tHOTlist 2020 #150-101
previous | beginning 150. Amanda Pörq [Photo: David Serrano] Here’s a funny and innovative queen who emerged early in 2020 as a force to be reckoned with… then really took the reins with some great virtual programming (including her own weekly IG show) during lockdown. To taste the salty best of Pörq, check out herContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020 #150-101”
The tHOTlist 2020
2020’s tHOTlist will no doubt go down as one of the strangest and most mysteriously subjective nightlife lists of all time, as this was a year with nearly no nightlife. The forced lockdown of New York, the United States and most of planet Earth as a result of the airborne Covid-19 coronavirus contagion nearly erasedContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2020”
Monday (12.7.2020)
MONDAY (12.7.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live shows during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Sutton Lee Seymour (here) (7pm)Bingo with Miss Richfield 1981 (here) (8pm);Holly Dae (here) (8pm);INSTAGRAM: Makeup with Ari Kiki & Kiki Kinx (here) (6pm); DJ Chauncey Dandridge (here) (7pm);James Oblak (here) (7pm);Holly Dae (here) (8:45pm);YOUTUBE:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.7.2020)”
Sunday (12.6.2020)
SUNDAY (12.6.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Chocolatina (here) (2pm);Disney trivia with FiFi DuBois (here) (5pm);Wendy Stuart Kaplan & Steven Bloomer-Teague with Belle Pepper (here) (7pm); Jacklynn Hyde & Petti Cash (here) (8pm); Paige Turner (here) (9pm);Hedda Lettuce (here) (9pm);Cicatrix &ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.6.2020)”
Saturday (12.5.2020)
SATURDAY (12.5.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming (and some socially distanced live events) during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Saline Dijon (here) (7pm);Aaliyah Martinez (here) (8pm);Vanna Deux (here) (8pm); TBABilly Hough (here) (9pm)INSTAGRAM: AndrogyNY & Jacklynn Hyde (here) (1:30pm);DJ Lina (here) (8pm);Vanna Deux (here) (8pm); TBATWITCH: “Untitled (World)” global drag show hostedContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.5.2020)”
Friday (12.4.2020)
FRIDAY (12.4.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming (plus some socially distanced live events) during the coronavirus quarantine. LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: FiFi DuBois (here) (5pm);Mocha Lite birthday show feat. Misty Meaner, Lilith LeFae & Spacebabe (here) (8pm);Tammy Spanx (here) (8:30pm)INSTAGRAM: Cooking with Lavinia Draper (here) (4pm);FiFi DuBois (here) (5pm);Yuhua Hamasaki (here) (6pm);Miss Papa Cherry withContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.4.2020)”
On Point With: Pietra Parker
This young Brazilian beauty keeps her pageants won and her Insta cute. And check out her upcoming December gigs… Ms. Pietra Parker! Thotyssey: Hey there, Pietra! Thanks for chatting today! So it’s already a week since Thanksgiving… how is your crazy Covid holiday season treating you so far? Pietra Parker: Well, I’m trying to surviveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pietra Parker”
Thursday (12.3.2020)
THURSDAY (12.3.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming during (and some socially distanced live events) the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS STELLAR: Ute Lemper: Rendezvous With Marlene (here) (2pm)FACEBOOK: Saline Dijon (here) (6pm);Toni Homeperm (here) (7pm); TBAAmanda Pörq (here) (7pm); “My Broadway Memory” hosted by Michael Kushner & Remy Germinario feat. Paige Turner & JackieContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.3.2020)”
On Point With: Magnus Hastings
This British-born, Los Angeles-based former actor originally made his name as a nightlife photographer in Australia. Magnus Hastings’ first collection “Why Drag?” helped usher in today’s drag boom and changed the game regarding how queens would now be portrayed in print media: colorfully and joyfully, with a nod to camp and humor. His new follow-upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Magnus Hastings”
Wednesday (12.2.2020)
WEDNESDAY (12.2.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming (and some live socially distanced events) during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Wendy Stuart Kaplan & Tym Moss (here) (2:30pm)Angela Di Carlo (here) (5pm);Sparkle Monster (here) (7:30pm);Evita Loca (here) (8pm); Chris Weaver (here) (8:30pm);Cissy Walken with Lyra Vega, Mocha Lite, Novaczar & Spacebabe (here) (9pm);ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.2.2020)”
Tuesday (12.1.2020)
TUESDAY (12.1.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and some socially distanced live shows during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Cacophony Daniels (here) (8pm);AndrogyNY, Jacklynn Hyde & Brenda Dharling (here) (9pm)INSTAGRAM: Cooking with Chocolatina & Lavinia Draper (here) (6pm);Dreama Belle & Ginger Ladd (here) (6pm);Selma Nilla (here) (8pm);Zeta Jones (here) (10pm)YOUTUBE: Jackie CoxContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.1.2020)”
Monday (11.30.2020)
MONDAY (11.30.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live shows during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Sutton Lee Seymour (here) (7pm)Bingo with Miss Richfield 1981 (here) (8pm);Holly Dae (here) (8pm);INSTAGRAM: Makeup with Ari Kiki & Jada Valenciaga (here) (6pm); DJ Chauncey Dandridge (here) (7pm);James Oblak (here) (7pm);Holly Dae (here) (8:45pm);YOUTUBE:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.30.2020)”
Sunday (11.29.2020)
SUNDAY (11.29.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Chocolatina (here) (2pm);Disney trivia with FiFi DuBois (here) (5pm);Wendy Stuart Kaplan & Steven Bloomer-Teague (here) (7pm); NOT TONIGHTJacklynn Hyde & Petti Cash (here) (8pm); Paige Turner (here) (9pm);Hedda Lettuce (here) (9pm);Cicatrix & Godiva RomanceContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.29.2020)”
On Point With: Victoria Holiday
Already an established star in her native Puerto Rico, the theatrical Victoria Holiday is now making her mark as NYC girl as well… lockdown be damned! Thotyssey: Hello, Victoria! Thanks for chatting with us today! So, how was your bizarre Covid Thanksgiving? Victoria Holiday: Friendsgiving was great, thanks for asking! I’m lucky enough to liveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Holiday”
Saturday (11.28.2020)
SATURDAY (11.28.2020) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming (and some socially distanced live events) during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) LIVESTREAMS FACEBOOK: Saline Dijon (here) (7pm);Aaliyah Martinez (here) (8pm);Vanna Deux (here) (8pm);Billy Hough (here) (9pm)INSTAGRAM: AndrogyNY & Jacklynn Hyde (here) (1:30pm);DJ Lina (here) (8pm);Vanna Deux (here) (8pm);TWITCH: DJ Ian Ford (here) (8pm);DJ David Michael &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.28.2020)”
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