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Monday (2.3.2020)

MONDAY (2.3..2020): The GLAM Awards at Sony Hall; an unofficial GLAMs afterparty at Therapy; Holly Dae joins Brenda Dharling at Playhouse; Holly Box-Springs becomes Jacklynn Hyde’s new Broadway Mondays co-host at Hardware; Sequoia is Albatross’ new karaoke hostess; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingoContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.3.2020)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Chaz at Icon & Albatross

GLAM nominee Chaz is the jewel of Astoria! Bars that I work at:  Icon and Albatross in Astoria. How long I’ve worked there: It’ll be a year in March. My, has it flown by! What are my shifts: Movie Mondays / Messy Monthly at Icon, S&M Live! on Tuesdays at Icon, Karoake Fridays at Albatross,ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Chaz at Icon & Albatross”

Saturday (2.1.2020)

SATURDAY (2.1.2020): There’s a lot! Scarlet Envy hosts The Vault’s first anniversary; Club Zero Space at Zero Space; BRUT at 3 Dollar Bill; KUNST at Elsewhere; Yas Mama at C’Mon Everybody; Ricardo Tavares’ new PHYSICAL at The Dance in the East Village; improv queens at The Pit NYC; JizzaBella’s birthday at Stonewall, followed by GloriaContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.1.2020)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (2.1-2.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty Mountains LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore SPOONFED NYC (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke SUNDAYContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.1-2.2020)”

Friday (1.31.2020)

FRIDAY (1.31.2020): A sexy Just For Fans party at Bedlam has Vito Fun & Bubbles D’Boob; Ty Sunderland & Eli Escobar spin Madonna-rama at 3 Dollar Bill; Michael T’s birthday bash at Gran Torino; Lagoona Bloo & Chelsea Piers fill in at Therapy; Paige Turner sings at Stonewall; a new underwear party at Rockbar; andContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.31.2020)”

Thursday (1.30.2020)

THURSDAY (1.30.2020): A Madonna edition of the Read My Lips lip sync battle with it’s $1000 prize at 3 Dollar Bill; The Full Length LP showcase moves to Bedlam with a Bowie tribute; Maddelynn Hatter returns to Rockbar; Dusty Ray Bottoms with the boys of Spunk at Monster; Kevin Aviance at Club Cumming; an underwearContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.30.2020)”

X-Rayed Sex: “Is ‘Bisexual’ An Outdated Term?”

By LeNair Xavier WARNING: NSFW! 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. Just before New Year’s, I got a DM on Twitter from a loyal follower. ItContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Is ‘Bisexual’ An Outdated Term?””

Wednesday (1.29.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.29.2020): Marcel’s lyric video release party  hosted by Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia at Offside Tavern featured several guest performers; drag king troupe The Cake Boys premieres a new event at The Vault; a drag benefit for Australia at Icon; Lady Macncheese & Dexter Driscoll at Rockbar; Linda Simpson interviews Justin Vivian Bond atContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.29.2020)”

On Point With: Summer Orlando & Barbra Joan Streetsand

Two beloved Connecticut queens are taking their long running diva impersonation act to NYC for the first time. If you think you’ve seen everything there is to see from drag tributes to Judy and Babs, you have never attended the incredible master classes of Summer Orlando and Barbra Joan Streetsand! Thotyssey: Hello, ladies! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Summer Orlando & Barbra Joan Streetsand”

Tuesday (1.28.2020)

TUESDAY (1.28.2020):  Zeta Jones’ weekly Rebar party turns one; Maddelynn Hatter returns to Macri Park; Nico Gonzalez hosts a new open stage night at Toolbox; Lagoona Bloo now hosts Tuesday nights at Barracuda; Castrata & Miss Ogeny guest host You Tried It at Therapy; Rosé fills in for Brita at Hardware; a new variety showContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.28.2020)”

Monday (1.27.2020)

MONDAY (1.27.2020): Jacklynn Hyde hosts her final Albatross karaoke, then co-hosts the new Broadway Mondays at Hardware; Kizha Carr premieres a new night at Barracuda; Lesbian standup comedy at Stonewall; Fifi DuBois joins Brenda Dharling at Playhouse; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.27.2020)”

On Point With: Scott Feigr Curley

A first time GLAM nominee this year, Scott Feigr Curley tells Thotyssey about his evolution from Florida dancer to NYC drag stylist extraordinaire.  Thotyssey: Hello Mr. Curley! I know you are super busy these days… what are you working on at this moment? Scott Feigr Curley: Hey there! I am currently working on a fewContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scott Feigr Curley”

Press Release: Marcel’s “Production” Underway!

Things are happening for hot new local recording artist and nightlife scenester Marcel! The host of Thotyssey’s twice monthly kiki Thot Mess Thursdays at Rebar is debuting the lyric video for his upcoming single “Production (It’s What I Need)” on Wednesday, January 29th. The release party will be a special edition of Jayse Vegas’ andContinueContinue reading “Press Release: Marcel’s “Production” Underway!”

Sunday (1.26.2020)

SUNDAY (1.26.2020): Thotyssey’s VIVA & A DIVA returns to The Vault for hostess Viva Vidalia’s birthday edition, with special guest Lilith LeFae! Meanwhile: watch the Grammys at Therapy, Albatross or Ty’s; Alexis Michelle & Dusty Ray Bottoms host Look Queen at Playhouse; a new Mr. Rockbear is sashed at Rockbar; Frankie Sharp’s Dreamland returns toContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.26.2020)”

Saturday (1.25.2020)

SATURDAY (1.25.2020): The 7th anniversary of Ric Sena’s VIVA at Avant Gardner, followed by afters; the first anniversary of Digna’s party at the Ritz; Bubble_T Lunar New Year at Elsewhere; Snack Theater at Chelsea Music Hall; a drag benefit for Australia at Icon; Heather Wood premieres a “Picard” viewing party at Industry; Double Headed DiscoContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.25.2020)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (1.25-26.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch 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 SPOONFED NYC (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne CokeContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (1.25-26.2020)”

Friday (1.24.2020)

FRIDAY (1.24.2020): The 3rd anniversary of Matty Glitterati’s FEMME at Club Cumming, with Crimson Kitty & Zeta Jones; Sherry Vine joins Jackie Beat onstage at 3 Dollar Bill, then hosts Wendy Stuart Kaplan’s birthday bash at Bedlam; later at 3 Dollar Bill, Ty Sunderland presents Love Prism; Ladyfag’s 12:12 at Open House; Balls Deep DiscoContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.24.2020)”

Thursday (1.23.2020)

THURSDAY (1.23.2020): Thotyssey’s back with a special edition of THOT MESS, at Rebar, celebrating the birthdays of hostess Ari Kiki & DJ Galindo plus a soon-to-drop single performance by Marcel! Meanwhile: Jan, Brita & Rosé host a Drag Race post-cast announcement edition of Soaked at Therapy; Ms. Ter & Lady Simon debut a new nightContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.23.2020)”

On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!

Congrats to all the just-announced cast members of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12, which officially premieres Friday (groan) February 28! As is often the case, Thotyssey has had the privilege of interviewing the New York-centric cast members of the season, generally during periods much earlier in their careers (particularly in Jan’s case, who was justContinueContinue reading “On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!”