FRIDAY (2.7..2020): Hot Rabbit’s final party at DROM features a Food Network star; Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia premiere a new monthly party at Offside Tavern; Rify Royalty & Sookie Sterling return to The Vault; a Brooklyn invasion of The Ritz; a “long underwear” party at Bedlam; Tammy Spanx hosts a circus-themed birthday show atContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.7.2020)”
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Thursday (2.6.2020)
THURSDAY (2.6.2020): The 2019 GLAM-winning blog Thotyssey returns with a new edition of the dance-and-drag kiki THOT MESS at Rebar, featuring Neon Calypso, Jayse Vegas & more! Meanwhile: Striaght Acting at Metro; Logan Hardcore premieres a new bingo at BarBacon in HK; Mimi Carey’s birthday at POSH; Ritzy Bitz hosts a benefit at Mount Sinai;ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.6.2020)”
On Point With: Peachez
This queen on the rise is about to produce and co-host an important and timely new showcase at The West End…. come and get schooled by the teaches of Peachez! Thotyssey: Hello Peachez! So it’s been a busy few weeks here in Gaysville… were you able to see any of the GLAMs the other night?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Peachez”
Wednesday (2.5.2020)
WEDNESDAY (2.5.2020): Adriana Trenta premieres a new show at ReBar that pits her against a guest queen of the week, tonight being Hibiscus; Tammy Spanx is once again Phoenix’s karaoke hostess; Elise Navy-Dad & Peter Dunn watch “Survivor” at The West End; Jae W. Brown presents a new cabaret at Rockbar; Ariel Versacxe is backContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.5.2020)”
On Point With: Richard
Long live the Kings! With drag kings on the rise once more across the nightlife kingdom, vibrant newcomer and Mx. Nobody alum Richard (formerly surnamed “DiCocko”) decided it was time to get all the guys on one page. Hence, we now have The Cake Boys spreading their delicious drag crumbs all over the city, includingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Richard”
Tuesday (2.4.2020)
TUESDAY (2.4.2020): The Rising Star singing competition returns to Rise Bar; Ross Matthews performs at the Gramercy Theatre; Mocha Lite becomes Pixie Aventura’s February co-host at Hardware; Izzy Uncut rolls bingo at Clinton Hall on the East Side; Theydy Bedbug & friends return to the Rosemont with an alt-drag showcase; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.4.2020)”
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)”
Sunday (2.2.2020)
SUNDAY (2.2.2020): Super Bowl & halftime show viewing parties across the city; a new drag cabaret competition premieres at Club Cumming; Honey Davenport hosts a literary edition of Look Queen at Playhouse; Baby Love & Juku are joined by Charlene & Macy Rodman for a new night at The Rosemont; Ruby Monroe, Jessica Rose &ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.2.2020)”
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!”
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