WEDNESDAY (11.6.2019): A new weekly Wednesday drag competition premieres at the Ritz, hosted by Pattaya Hart & Andora Tetee; Murray Hill has a new show at Joe’s Pub; Elektra Lite joins Woman Crush Wednesdays at Hardware; Madame Vivien V hosts the Hot Mess drag competition at House of Yes; Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia revampContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.6.2019)”
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Tuesday (11.5.2019)
TUESDAY (11.5.2019): Viewing parties of the TV musical “The Little Mermaid” at Therapy, Hardware, Rise & Icon; Prada G. Major becomes Pixie Aventura’s November co-host at Hardware; Theydy Bedbug hosts at The Rosemont; Whendy Whaxwood is joined by Rhedd Rhumm for bingo at Paradise; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.5.2019)”
Monday (11.4.2019)
MONDAY (11.4.2019): Angelica Sundae & Rara Darling’s Snack Theater returns to Chelsea Music Hall with an all-new production; the Haus Party variety show at Public Arts features Vanna Deux & Kiko Soiree; Natalie Joy Johnson is back at Therapy; Xunami Muse & Serena Tea join Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Pieces; and more!ContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.4.2019)”
Sunday (11.3.2019)
SUNDAY (11.3.2019): A new retro dance party in JC’s Annex with DJ Ian Ford & host Kristy Blaze (rotating with Boudoir LeFleur) premieres tonight; Vivica Galactica hosts a new installment of Mutually Tortured Artists at WILD Project; Hibiscus’ show & Catrina Lovelace’s Invasion at Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ Max DamianContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.3.2019)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Oren at ReBar
A true Russian asset: ReBar’s Oren! Bar that I work at: REBAR Chelsea How long I’ve worked there: since March 2019 What are my shifts: Random. Usually happy hour. So try to catch me for great drinks and a company. What makes this bar great: The diversity of the clientele. The best drag shows, parties, musicContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Oren at ReBar”
Saturday (11.2.2019)
SATURDAY (11.2.2019): Prada G. Major’s much anticipated 5th annual M.S. society benefit finally goes down at Stonewall, with several guest queens; Yas Mama at C’Mon Everybody; London’s Buttmitzvah crew has a Halloween party at 3DB; Miss Vanjie in Asbury Park; a disco party at Uncle Charlie’s with Andy Starling; Rockbar’s Urban Bear party turns 4;ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.2.2019)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (11.2-3.2019)
First November brunches!
Friday (11.1.2019)
FRIDAY (11.1.2019): New month, new party, new venue: Charlene & company bring “Scenario” to Venus in Furs; Macri Park’s 4th Anniversary; Hot Rabbit post-Halloween kiki at Stage 48; Male Room at 3 Dollar BIll; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ MK & Inita D (11pm) TROPICANA: Eventbrice urban party (11pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & PattayaContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.1.2019)”
On Point With: Tinkerbell
This classically trained dancer has been turning it at the balls and the bar stages, and we are here for it all. Everybody clap if you believe in Tinkerell! Thotyssey: Tinkerbell, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! I see you were at Pieces with Kandy Muse and Janelle No. 5 for their “Queen 4 Queen” showContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tinkerbell”
Halloween (10.31.2019)
THURSDAY (10.31.2019): Halloween parties everywhere! RuPaul’s Drag Race UK viewing parties & hosts (begins streaming at 8pm): 3 DOLLAR BILL (BK): Ruby Fox ALBATROSS (AST, QNS): Avant Garbage BOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings BOXERS WH: Brita Filter GEORGIE’S (AP, NJ): Rhedd Rhumm & Lady Celestina GRAHAM (BK): Lilith LeFae HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY (BK): Vic Sin & Maximillien HARDWARE (HK):ContinueContinue reading “Halloween (10.31.2019)”
Wednesday (10.30.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.30.2019): Vegas Valentine’s Halloween Eve release party for his new EP at 3 Dollar Bill; Kyle Motsinger’s spooky revue at Don’t Tell Mama; Holly Dae is back at the Monster with special guest Jada Valenciaga; Joey Arias at Joe’s Pub; Lagoona Bloo & Selma Nilla co-host a special Halloween show at The West End;ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.30.2019)”
1 Thot Minute with Vegas Valentine
Space Pirate and rising star of queer NYC’s nightlife and music scenes, Vegas Valentine is about to drop his much-anticipated debut EP, “Nocturne”… with a killer release party to boot. All aboard! Thotyssey: Hello Mr. Valentine, happy Almost Halloween! Do you have a dozen lewks prepared already? Vegas Valentine: Hi Jim, always a pleasure! And yes,ContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Vegas Valentine”
Tuesday (10.29.2019)
TUESDAY (10.29.2019): A Susanne Bartsch stripper showcase at Paradise Club; The Nobodies screen “Rocky Horror” with an afterparty at Venus In Furs; Dezi 5 & company pay tribute to Disney villains for October’s “Full Length LP” at the Vault; Wednesday Westwood guests with Brita Filter; Dexter Driscoll’s spooky exhibit at Rockbar; and more! UPTOWN EVOContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.29.2019)”
Monday (10.28.2019)
MONDAY (10.28.2019): The “Scream, Queen” horror doc afterparty at Rockbar featuring its star Mark Patton & directors; the premiere of campy multimedia stage reproduction of horror film “Carnival of Souls” at the Chain Theatre starring Pussy Willow; Natalie Joy Johnson returns to Therapy; Marti Gould Cummings is back at Hardware’s Broadway Mondays with Sutton & Cacophony; andContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.28.2019)”
Sunday (10.27.2019)
SUNDAY (10.27.2019): Alegria at Avant Gardner; Thotyssey’s monthly brings Viva Vidalia and guest Brenda to the Vault; Back-to-back Halloween variety shows from the Imperial Court & Melissa Driscol at Stonewall followed by Cissy Walken’s Invasion; new karaoke night in Chelsea hosted by Thee Suburbia debuts; Tammy Spanx’s new night at Club Cumming; Miss Cherry DelightContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.27.2019)”
Saturday (10.26.2019)
SATURDAY (10.26.2019): Halloween Saturday! Masterbeat brings a megakiki to Terminal 5; BRUT at 3DB; a 48 Hour party begins at Nowadays; City of Gods at Grand Prospect Hall; CALIBR at ReBar; Be Cute at Littlefield; Circoloco at Brooklyn Navy Yard; Dusty Ray Bottoms at Albatross; Drag Race stars at Hard Rock AC; CEP’s Jumbie inContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.26.2019)”
On Point With: Lina Bradford
One of New York nightlife’s true legendary luminaries, Lina Bradford is now dropping happy beats the whole world over. Born across the street from Carnegie Hall and making her name firstly as dancing queen Girlina and later as Fire Island superstar DJ Lina, she is about to come full circle with a slew of stellarContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lina Bradford”
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.26-27.2019)
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 & Misty Mountains INTERMEZZO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with NicoleContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (10.26-27.2019)”
Friday (10.25.2019)
FRIDAY (10.25.2019): Pre-Halloween Weekend festivities! The Ghostship boat party off Pier 40; the annual Susanne Bartsch soiree at MoMA PS1 and the Elsewhere afterparty; 3 Dead Bitches at 3 Dollar Bill; Ladyfag’s Halloween takeover of the Paradise Club; werewolf shows at The Deep End; Hacked Halloween at the Beechman; Night 1 of City of GodsContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.25.2019)”
Thursday (10.24.2019)
THURSDAY (10.24.2019): $1000 awarded to the winner of tonight’s Rihanna lip sync battle at 3DB, hosted by Blake Deadly & Nicky Ottav; A second Frank Ocean soiree at the Knockdown Center; “Drag Race UK” viewing parties; Maddelynn Hatter hosts a Halloween Ghoul School at Macri; Phi Phi O’Hara and the cast of QUEEN are VillainsContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.24.2019)”
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