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On Point With: Amber Guesa

Taste this hamburger, Mary! One of the movers and shakers of the growing Westchester drag scene, this Hudson Valley-born queen is now becoming a presence right here in NYC. Save your appetite for the juicy Amber Guesa! Thotyssey: Hello Amber! OMG it’s autumn for realz today, how do you like it? Amber Guesa: Hey Jim!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amber Guesa”

Wake Up, Bitch! (10.5-6.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Marti Gould Cummings DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz KING’S (JH, Qns): *NEW* Brunch with King IvyContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (10.5-6.2019)”

Friday (10.4.2019)

FRIDAY (10.4.2019): DJ Kristian Narn aka HODOR spins Schimanski; a new 12:12 from Ladyfag & company at Open House; Holly Box-Springs joins “Distorted Diznee” at the Beechman; Viva Vidalia & Lilith LeFae’s final Rockbar show; Maddelynn Hatter performs at Club Cumming; Rify Royalty and two Sterlings at The Vault; Tina Burner at Feathers; and more!ContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.4.2019)”

Thursday (10.3.2019)

THURSDAY (10.3.2019): Thotyssey’s Thot Mess returns to ReBar with She’Knead ThisGig & Nico Gonzalez; “Drag Race UK” premieres with several viewing parties across town; Straight Acting turns 5 at Metropolitan; a new cycle of the Ultimate Drag Pageant premieres at The West End; Bella Noche debuts a new Long Island weekly; the finale of ShaneContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.3.2019)”

On Point With: King Ivy

It’s hard to believe that one so young could have so many years of performing under her belt, but this queen is practically a veteran of the scene. Slender, colorful and tough as nails, this dancing fashionista has been through several incarnations and survived both a tough neighborhood and the chaos that was the last daysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Ivy”

Wednesday (10.2.2019)

WEDNESDAY (10.2.2019): Vivica Galactica hosts a new bingo at The Buren in BK, then heads to The Vault for her show featuring the return of Minnie Cupcakes; Adriana Trenta’s last night of karaoke at VSBU; Doris Dear at Don’t Tell Mama; DJ Boston Chery joins Amber Valentine at The Woods; and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.2.2019)”

On Point With: C’etait BonTemps

An acclaimed event producer, drag performer and burlesquer, this bewitching Renaissance Man is about to put on his biggest production yet based on what is probably your favorite streaming show right now. Get your spoop on with C’etait BpnTemps! [Cover photo: Chris Sorensen] Thotyssey: Hello C’etait! Thank you for talking to us today… I know thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: C’etait BonTemps”

Tuesday (10.1.2019)

TUESDAY (10.1.2019): Famed playwright Charles Busch screens his camp classic film adaptation of “Psycho Beach Party” at Rockbar; Theydy Bedbug hosts an alterna-drag showcase at The Rosemont; “Dragula” viewing parties in Brooklyn; Elise Navy-Dad is Kristy Blaze’s guest co-host for Stonewall’s “Polish The Queen”; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke withContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.1.2019)”

Sunday (9.29.2019)

SUNDAY (9.29.2019): Thotyssey’s monthly VIVA & A DIVA returns to The Vault, hosted by Viva Vidalia and guest co-host Madame Vivien V; The NY Burlesque Festival presents the Pastie Awards at LPR; legendary DJs Escape, Hector Romero & Hex Hector spin at Analog BK; Miss Gay New Jersey at Cafe Imperial; Zarria raises funds forContinueContinue reading “Sunday (9.29.2019)”

ThotSpot: The Simsinz (Laurie Beechman, 9.27.2019)

Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jim Silvestri The last place I expected to see one of the zaniest, most gonzo drag shows in recent memory was The Laurie Beechman Theatre, home of classy (but with poop jokes) fare from stars of the drag cabaret scene likeContinueContinue reading “ThotSpot: The Simsinz (Laurie Beechman, 9.27.2019)”

Saturday (9.28.2019)

SATURDAY (9.28.2019): Two big BK circuit parties–Saint-At-Large’s Homecoming at 53 Scott, and Rhythm Nation at Bogart House; at Sony Hall, it’s the NY Burlesque Festival Premiere Party (afterparty at Secret Room NYC) followed by Bartschland’s Shake-N-Go; We The Heroes ComicCon showcase at Rockbar; Schwa De Vivre at Green Room 42; The Hell’s Kitchenettes at theContinueContinue reading “Saturday (9.28.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (9.28-29.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DE CAPO (Uptown): Brunch with Bootsie LeFaris DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz MARIA PIA (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIAContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (9.28-29.2019)”

Friday (9.27.2019)

FRIDAY (9.27.2019):  The annual Ali Forney Center benefit DRAGS comes to 50 Bowery this year, featuring an all-star drag lineup of performers; Spectrum returns for a kiki called Daughter at the Market Hotel in BK; Ladyfag & company return to the site of 11:11 for the all new 12:12; The Hell’s Kitchenettes & The SimsinzContinueContinue reading “Friday (9.27.2019)”

On Point With: Brenda

Our current reigning Mx. Nobody is hilariously meta, wonderfully bizarre, and basically taking over Brooklyn nightlife. Thotyssey brings you… Brenda! Thotyssey: Hello Brenda! Thanks so much for talking to us today! So, belated congratulations on your Mx. Nobody pageant win! Where at home are you showcasing your cardboard crown? Hello Jim! Thank YOU! And thankContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brenda”

For Your Consideration: NYC Nightlife Videos from 2019

“Who should I vote for in Best Video for the GLAMS this year?” Whomever you like, but here are some ideas! Note: the category is very broad and can include clips of live performances, comedy bits, makeup tutorials, and… I dunno… porn? Whatevs. But in this list I limited things to videos of the “ClassicContinueContinue reading “For Your Consideration: NYC Nightlife Videos from 2019”

Wednesday (9.25.2019)

WEDNESDAY (9.25.2019): Neon Calypso joins OOPS at The Rosemont; Thee Suburbia and company debut an eclectic new showcase at 3 Dollar Bill; a new Freak-Out at Stonewall; Shiny Penny hosts a bingo benefiting Elizabeth Warren at Berg’n; Jae W. Brown is back with a Rockbar cabaret; Tammy Faye Starlite premieres a new residency at Pangea;ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (9.25.2019)”

On Point With: Janelle No. 5

The latest (last?) member of the Haus of Aja is now part of a new drag supergroup, and becoming a true star in her own right. Take a whiff of the marvelous Janelle No. 5! [Cover photo: dmvrtinez] Thotyssey: Janelle, hello! Thanks for talking with us! Janelle No. 5: Hello! I’m honored to be chattingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Janelle No. 5”

Tuesday (9.24.2019)

TUESDAY (9.24.2019): the 2nd anniversary of Gogo Tuesdays at Posh; Donna Summers’ “On The Radio” is celebrated at the Vault by Dezi 5, Stephanie Stone, Junior Mint & more; a “Golden Girls” marathon at Rockbar; Robyn Banks hosts a showcase before Polish the Queen at Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (9.24.2019)”