Here’s a relative newcomer to NYC drag who’s time has very much come: a ferocious dancer, Todrick Hall video star, House of Davenport daughter (technically!), competition slayer and soon-to-be Invasion hostess Tina Twirler! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Wassup Tina! I just saw you the other night at Pieces; you slayed while competing in DragContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tina Twirler”
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Wednesday (1.22.2020)
WEDNESDAY (1.22.2020): A mock drag pageant at Rockbar honoring Michael Block’s birthday; Glace Chase’s final karaoke at Belle Reve; Angel Elektra & Shay D’Pines join Freddie Cosmo for a new game night at Stonewall; a trivia tournament at 3 Dollar Bill; Ariel Sinclair hosts bingo at Station Pub; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.22.2020)”
1 Thot Minute with Angelica Sundae
One of Brooklyn’s most popular and creative queens has found a new level of success with a big production showcase in Manhattan that’s making all the children gag. Angelica Sundae schools Thotyssey on the secret to the sweet success of Snack Theater. [Cover photo: Dylan Thomas] Thotyssey: Hi again, Angelica! You must be busy now,ContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Angelica Sundae”
Tuesday (1.21.2020)
TUESDAY (1.21.2020): A Pup Night charity event at Rockbar; Kandy Muse joins Patti Spliff for Sad Songs at The Rosemont; popular jazz musicians accompany Richard Cortez at Club Cumming; Brita Filter is back in NYC & Hardware; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley with Peachez (8pm) BOXERS WH: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.21.2020)”
Monday (1.20.2020)
MONDAY (1.20.2020): An MLK party with Neon Calypso plus DJs Dezi 5 & Hardcandy at The Vault; Jacklynn Hyde takes over as hostess of Hardware’s Broadway Mondays; Sequoia is the new karaoke queen at Albatross; Dreama Belle hosts a game night at Wonderville; Kiki Ball-Change fills in at Barracuda; Mocha Lite joins Brenda Dharling atContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.20.2020)”
On Point With: Shane Marcus
In a fairly young career, this sexy circuit DJ is already world-traveled and globally in demand. Thotyssey checks in with megastar dancefloor destroyer Shane Marcus on the eve of some truly big gigs, including his biggest yet. Thotyssey: Hello, Shane! I see from a recent Facebook pic that you’ve been a bit under the weatherContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shane Marcus”
Sunday (1.19.2020)
SUNDAY (1.19.2020): MLK Sunday in NYC! Paige Turner celebrates 9 years of SLURP at Therapy; The annual Invasion of the Ice Palace at Stonewall; David Bowie & Elvis’ annual birthday concert featuring several live bands courtesy of Michael T at Arlene Grocery; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; the Imperial Court holiday party in Astoria; theContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.19.2020)”
On Point With: Wendy Stuart Kaplan
Activist, ally, author, actress, influencer, explorer, enchantress, nightlife scenestress and a perfect size 8… these are just a morsel of descriptions one can attach to a true original, the Bronx-born Wendy Stuart Kaplan! As she prepares for her upcoming star-studded birthday party at Bedlam, Thotyssey gets Wendy’s insight on where she’s been and what’s happeningContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Wendy Stuart Kaplan”
Saturday (11.18.2020)
SATURDAY (1.18.2020): M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; CALIBR at Rebar; BE CUTE at Littlefield; Hot Rabbit at Baby’s All Right; Shane Tate at Rockbar; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: Boyish Charm, Jubilee, Blue & Roque (8pm); DJ Anarki (11pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Logan Hardcore (4pm); Brenda Dharling (7pm); DJContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.18.2020)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (1.18-19.2020)
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! (1.18-19.2020)”
Friday (1.17.2020)
FRIDAY (1.17.2020): Misty Meaner & Mocha Lite perform for The Deep End’s 3rd anniversary; Devo Monique, DJ Accident Report & a cast of queens bring a new party to Venus In Furs; Coco Taylor’s “American Teen Princess” & “Distorted Diznee” at the Beechman; nudist party at Rockbar; Dolly Parton tribute at 3 Dollar Bill; andContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.17.2020)”
Thursday (1.16.2020)
THURSDAY (1.16.2020): Aja, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Hardware; Merrie CHerry & Glace Chase host a benefit for Australia at Metro; Stephanie’s Child at Therapy; WOLFPup at Rebar; drag queens on ice at the Standard Highline; Boy Radio at Club Cumming; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change with Reya Sunshine (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.16.2020)”
Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)
Lucky Chengs’ Sunday brunch experience at Secret Room NYC is a dragtastic and delicious kiki. [Cover photo: Svetlana Stoli by Thotyssey.] Drag brunch truly brings the people together: it’s the only time of the week that Bachelorette Beckys and Bitchfaced Gays can unite under one roof to devour carbs and bottomless mimosas, throw dollars atContinueContinue reading “Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)”
Wednesday (1.15.2020)
WEDNESDAY (1.15.2020): White Elephant Burlesque presents the final Silver Tusk Awards in NYC; Antyon LeMonte’s party Daybreak rises again at the Mondorian Hotel’s Boogie Room; Macy Rodman does OOPS at The Rosemont; Bella Noche stars in a cabaret at Pianos; Neon Calypso & Lilith LeFae join Devo Monique at Metro; and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.15.2020)”
On Point With: DD Fuego
Known for her colorful looks and zany mixes, this painter and actor turned drag queen and makeup tutorial star is one to watch in 2020. Making her mark on the city by way of South of the Border, it’s DD Fuego! Thotyssey: Hey, DD! So, Jennifer Lopez was denied an Oscar nomination today… should weContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DD Fuego”
Tuesday (1.14.2020)
TUESDAY (1.14.2020): Misty Meaner & Mocha Lite join Zalika Parsons at Vodka Soda; Brenda & MTHR TRSA are back at The Rosemont; Gay Geeks of New York trivia at Rockbar; trans open mic night before karaoke at Metro; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley with Peachez (8pm) BOXERS WH:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.14.2020)”
Monday (1.13.2020)
MONDAY (1.13.2020): The monthly country music party at Metro features Untitled Queen & Lucy Balls; a sports-themed gay comedy night at Caveat; Catrina Lovelace joins Brenda Dharling at Playhouse; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Glam Gavin (9pm) ALIBI: “ManContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.13.2020)”
Sunday (1.12.2020)
SUNDAY (1.12.2020): Cherry Poppins & Elise Navy-Dad premiere a new Stonewall monthly right before Skyla Versai’s Invasion; Novaczar debuts a new show of her own at Club Cumming; Brita Filter hosts Look Queen at Playhouse; Jackie Dupree’s birthday show at Vodka Soda; an Imperial Court 80s revue at Industry; Occupy The Disco spin LeBain; andContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.12.2020)”
Saturday (1.11.2020)
SATURDAY (1.11.2020): Alexis Michelle & Dusty Ray Bottoms perform at Albatross; RAM at ReBar, Ce’tait BonTemps presents Dark Roots at Talon Bar starring Ragamuffin, Pinwheel Pinwheel & more; Homo Erectus Burlesque & Ari Kiki’s RIOT at Stonewall; Hot Rabbit at Lot 45; FAKE NUDES at the Rosemont; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: BoyishContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.11.2020)”
1 Thot Minute with Coco Taylor
Thotyssey catches up with NYC’s kindly and campy queen, former Miss Rockbar Coco Taylor, as she prepares to premiere her biggest show yet. Thotyssey: Coco! Hello and happy New Year! The last time I saw you was just a few nights ago at Rockbar where you performed with the current and prior Miss Rockbars, VictoriaContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Coco Taylor”
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