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Tuesday (11.12.2019)

TUESDAY (11.12.2019): Maddelynn Hatter at Macri Park, Rosé & Zavaleta fill in for Brita at Hardware, trans open mic night & karaoke at Metro, lesbian party at 3DB, and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) SUITE: Divinity Banks (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: BritaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.12.2019)”

Monday (11.11.2019)

MONDAY (11.11.2019): Miz Cracker hosts Tina Burner’s all-star birthday roast & benefit at Industry; Morgan Royel hosts a benefit for Princess Janae Place at Stonewall; Avant Garbage premieres a movie night Icon Bar; Kanga Roo & Lucy Balls stop by Metro’s country party; Billy Lykken at Don’t Tell Mama; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingoContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.11.2019)”

On Point With: Victoria Williams

Her Miss Rockbar 2020 victory may have come as a surprise to some, but this lovely and gracious performer from the same prestigious southwestern drag family as a recent RuGirl is no stranger to pageantry or wowing audiences. Victoria Williams’ reign over NYC has only just begun! Thotyssey: Hi Victoria, thanks for talking to usContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Williams”

ThotSpot: Miss Rockbar Season 4 Finale (Rockbar, 11.7.19)

Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jeremy Grossman It was an incredibly suspenseful night at Rockbar on Thursday, Nov. 7 as six talented queens competed for the title of Miss Rockbar, Season 4! Following in the footsteps of previous winners Nicole Onoscopi, Coco Taylor, and Ophelia Nightbird,ContinueContinue reading “ThotSpot: Miss Rockbar Season 4 Finale (Rockbar, 11.7.19)”

Sunday (11.10.2019)

SUNDAY (11.10.2019): Aja performs for Frankie Sharp’s Dreamland at the Chelsea Dream Hotel; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; live podcast tapings from Michael Block and Astoria Queens at Icon, and Brenda with MTHR TRSA at The Vault; a new queer sports team happy hour at Boxers Chelsea with Inita D; Nicole Onoscopi Invades Stonewall; andContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.10.2019)”

Saturday (11.9.2019)

SATURDAY (11.8.2019): Mini Horrorwitz hosts the Miss Gay Beer pageant at C’Mon Everybody; Brenda Dharling takes over the happy hour Hardware show; Tammie Brrown at 3 Dollar Bill; Venus D’Lite at Metro; Candis Cayne & Lina Bradford’s final Beechman show; Homo Erectus Burlesque & Ari Kiki’s RIOT at Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.9.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (11.9-10.2019)

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 MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): BrunchContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (11.9-10.2019)”

Friday (11.8.2019)

FRIDAY (11.8.2019): Friday nights at Macri Park now star Mocha Lite & Lilith LeFae; Candis Cayne & Lina Bradford hit the Beechman stage; HARDER at 3 Dollar Bill; Todrick Hall at the Playstation Theater; a POC burlesque showcase at Joe’s Pub hosted by Sweet Lorraine & Fox Squire; Skittles at Happyfun Hideaway; and more! UPTOWNContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.8.2019)”

Thursday (11.7.2019)

THURSDAY (11.7.2019): THOT MESS returns with a special edition: OG hosts Butchie & Marcel are together again, Marcel’s going to perform his new single, and special popup shows from Juicy Liu & Foxy Scamazon! Meanwhile: The Miss Rockbar finale; Venus D’Lite at both Queen @ Industry & a new Latin party @ The Ritz, StraightContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.7.2019)”

Wednesday (11.6.2019)

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)”

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)”