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On Point With: Amanda Pörq

Originally from Ohio, here’s a local comedy queen on the rise: New York City needs Amanda Pörq! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Pörq! Are you successfully hiding from the coronavirus? Amanda Porq: Luckily, I am! Nothing a little Germ-X and celibacy can’t prevent! Everyone has basically lost their minds at this point. Oh,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Pörq”

Wednesday (3.11.2020)

WEDNESDAY (3.11.2020): Premieres from Skye Walker (video game night at Hardware), AndrogyNY (bingo at Playhouse), Rosé & Selma Nilla (new show at Industry) and Boy Radio (party at Nowhere); queer standup at Broadway Comedy Club; Astrud Aurelia with Devo Monique, Zenobia & Neon Calypso; Ariel Versace at Vera; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.11.2020)”

On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak

Uganda born mother Henrietta moonlights as a prolific pair of nightlife characters, exploring gender expression and art with two polar opposite identities. Thotyssey explores all there is to love about this gorgeous lady / sexy guy. [Cover photo credits left to right: Adrian Buckmaster & Will M] Thotyssey: Hello Foxy / Freak! Thank you forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak”

Monday (3.9.2020)

MONDAY (3.9.2020): “Queens of Broadway” at Feinsteins 54 Below stars Lagoona Bloo, Clarice DuBois, Vix, Castrata & Elektra Lite; Lady Havokk & Vylette Tendency host a Purim pop-up at Macri Park; Victoria Falls rolls bingo at Slate NY; the Whose Boots country music party & showcase returns to Metro; Serena Burgess joins Holly Box-Springs &ContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.9.2020)”

Sunday (3.8.2020)

SUNDAY (3.8.2020): At Playhouse it’s April Carrion with Shequida & Bootsie LeFaris, and later Bob the Drag Queen joins Alexis Michelle & Olivia Lux for Look Queen; Kevin & Nita Aviance at LeBain; Roxy Brooks is in town hosting an early show at Hardware; Inita D Invades Stonewall; Morabito at the Blue Midtown for Ultramaroon;ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.8.2020)”

Saturday (3.7.2020)

SATURDAY (3.7.2020): April Carrion performs with Horrorchata and company at C’Mon Everybody for YAS MAMA; Monique Heart & Dusty Ray Bottoms hit the Albatross stage; Gloria Swansong is Judy Garland at Stonewall; The Salami Sisters celebrate a year of Meat Sweats at The Holler; Mary Con’s Double Quincenera at The Vault; and more! UPTOWN /ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.7.2020)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (3.7-8.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CARA MIA (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke  Pattaya Hart DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELIZA’S LOCAL (EV): Brunch with Tina Twirler & Islaya ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz MOTT HAVEN (BX): Brunch with Kristy Blaze, VanityContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (3.7-8.2020)”

Friday (3.6.2020)

FRIDAY (3.6..2020): GHE20G0TH1K returns to 3 Dollar Bill; Brooklyn queens & DJs invade The Ritz; Rough Sex at The Eagle; Lemon Chiffon & friends at The Vault; a DWorld underwear party at Bedlam; Marti Gould Cummings at Feathers; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH:  ESCUELA FRIDAYS (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart  (midnight) WESTContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.6.2020)”

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 2

Here is a list of local venues screening “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and their viewing party hosts where applicable. Although some viewing parties may start sooner with host performances, drink specials, etc., the program officially begins at 8pm EST on Friday nights. UPTOWN BOXERS WH: Inita D HARLEM NIGHTS: Zarria SUITE: Divinity Banks TOOLBOX: Zeta JonesContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 2”

Thursday (3.5.2020)

THURSDAY (3.5.2020): Thotyssey’s THOT MESS returns to ReBar this week, with special guest hostess Sucia! Meanwhile: Straight Acting at Metro, Roxy Brooks joins Shequida at Hardware; Stephanie’s Child at Therapy; Lexington Banks premieres her new West End show; Jessica L’Whor at Club Cumming; new karaoke night with Sassy Frass & Brie YOB at The Graham;ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.5.2020)”

Wednesday (3.4.2020)

WEDNESDAY (3.4.2020): The 2nd anniversary of Madame Vivien V’s Hot Mess drag competition at House of Yes; the Dizzy goth party is back at Nowhere; Nicky Ottav & Jo Disco join R0zegld for karaoke at Metro; Vinchelle is with Tina Burner & Holly Box-Springs at Barracuda; the Cake Boys return to The Vault; Audrey PhoenixContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.4.2020)”

On Point With: Divinity Banks

This Jersey girl with a saintly day job serves joy and fierceness across her home state, and these days is keeping it cute in uptown NYC as well. Thotyssey explores the Suite Life of Divinity Banks! Thotyssey: Hello Divinity, Happy March! This is probably the perfect drag weather. Divinity Banks: Yes! It is not tooContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Divinity Banks”

Tuesday (3.3.2020)

TUESDAY (3.3.2020): New shows from Zarria & Corma Kelley premiere at the West End; Ritzy Bitz debuts a weekly dinner show at La Pulperia HK; Jan’s final You Tried It at Therapy; Theydy Bedbug and company are Wannabes at The Rosemont; Merrie Cherrie joins Zeta Jones at Rebar; Brita Filter, Pixie Aventura & Jessica L’WhorContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.3.2020)”

Monday (3.2.2020)

MONDAY (3.2.2020): Two big HK show premieres tonight: Boozical Mondays at Therapy starring Paige Turner & Jackie Cox, and The Real Deal with Kandy Muse, Digna & Dahlia Sin at The Ritz; a benefit for Elizabeth Warren at The Footlight; Kizhapalooza showcases Junior Mint at Barracuda; Disasterpiece Theater at The Deep End features Madame VivienContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.2.2020)”

Sunday (3.1.2020)

SUNDAY (3.1.2020): New party at Bedlam has Kareem McJagger, Robert Garcia  & more; Ariel Versace joins Shequida & Bootsie LeFaris at Playhouse. followed by Alexis Michelle & Phi Phi O’Hara hosting Look Queen; Glamydia Clap’s birthday show at The West End; Baby Love, Juku, Patti Spliff & Tyler Ashley are all at The Rosemont; firstContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.1.2020)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Lailah at Playhouse & 3 Dollar Bill

A legendary nightlife lady is now serving you spirits as well as fierceness in two very different venues throughout the week. Bars that I work at: Playhouse & 3 Dollar Bill How long I’ve worked there: Playhouse 2 months, 3DB 9 months What are my shifts: Playhouse: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 2-8, 3DB Friday 10pm-close &ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Lailah at Playhouse & 3 Dollar Bill”

Saturday (2.29.2020)

SATURDAY (2.29.2020): Thotyssey is stopping by Industry to guest host a “Picard” viewing party & game night with Heather Wood! Meanwhile: Club Zero Space at ZeroSpace; DJ Peter Napoli spins at DROM; XOXA & Occupy The Disco at Elsewhere; Bear Milk at The Deep End; April Carrion at The Vault; DIGNA at The Ritz; JanetContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.29.2020)”

On Point With: Bibingka Mama

She’s serves body, she’s serves face, she serves shows… she serves pastries! The Filipino-American performer Bibingka Mama has become a Brooklyn institution… and it’s high time we all signed up for her brand of drag, burlesque and delicious foodstuffs. [Cover photo: Jeff Jassky] Thotyssey: Hello Mama! Thanks for chatting today! So, you recently gave aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bibingka Mama”

Wake Up, Bitch! (2.29-3.1.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CARA MIA (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore SONY HALL (HK):ContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.29-3.1.2020)”