Brooklyn’s BNA-winning Best Drag King is actually a multi-faceted performer who both mashes up and transcends gender and genre. Fighting for recognition in a scene where still only one type of “mainstream” drag is widely accepted, the gloriously macabre God Complex is about to give us a showcase that fully exposes their talent, their truth…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: God Complex”
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Wake Up, Bitch! (6.15-16.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch CHERRY’S ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline and Ducky Sheaboi OSCAR WILDE (Chelsea): Brunch with Jasmine Rice LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with RitzyContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (6.15-16.2019)”
Friday (6.14.2019)
FRIDAY (6.14.2019): The Official Madonna “Madame X” release party at Madame X; Therapy Bar reopens, with pop-up performances from many of their drag stars; Jinkx Monsoon’s opening night at Joe’s Pub; Bubble_T bash in Elsewhere; Blunderland returns to the House of Yes; BenDeLaCreme & Members Only Burlesque at The Beechman; We 3 Queens rock theContinueContinue reading “Friday (6.14.2019)”
Thursday (6.13.2019)
THURSDAY (6.13.2019): Get drag makeovers and dragucation from several of the city’s top performers at The James New York; Detox & MILK perform at No Bar; a new edition of QAIFU at Otto’s, featuring Heidi Haux and more; Maddelynn Hatter and her sisters premiere a new show at The Rosemont; a Madonna v. Kylie editionContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.13.2019)”
On Point With: Dina Delicious
This New York nightlife legend, actress, queer/trans activist and club music diva has seen it all, and she is still here giving us our whole life. Just in time for World Pride, Thotyssey finally gets a chance to really know the storied stunner Dina Delicious (aka Dinah Marie, aka the gal who handed us ourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dina Delicious”
Wednesday (6.12.2019)
WEDNESDAY (6.12.2019): The long-awaited return of the Miss West Village pageant, tonight at Rockbar; BenDeLaCreme premieres a new show at the Beechman; DJ Pauli Cakes and friends spin at The Broadway (formerly The Gateway) in BK; Holly Dae is back at The Monster with Lady Jasmin; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke with JackieContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.12.2019)”
Tuesday (6.11.2019)
TUESDAY (6.11.2019): Thotyssey is a judge for the 2nd annual Miss Cheer New York pageant hosted by Hibiscus, immediately followed by Polish the Queen! Meanwhile: “Pose” premieres with viewing parties at Rockbar, the Rosemont, the Vault and Boxers HK; Dezi 5 premieres a new night at Nowhere; JanSport joins Holly Box-Springs at Industry; Hedda LettuceContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.11.2019)”
On Point With: Ginger Snap
She’s an institution, folks! Legendary drag queen Ginger Snap (aka GingerSnap, but not Ginger Snapt!) is big talent in a small package, and has been serving the laughs and the fashions onstage for two decades now. Known as a staple of both Lips Restaurant and Cherry’s On The Bay, Ginger talks to Thotyssey about herContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ginger Snap”
Monday (6.10.2019)
MONDAY (6.10.2019): The full cast of Broadway Mondays is back at Hardware to ring in Judy Garland’s birthday; Chocolatina performs at The Duplex; queer country star Mercy Bell sings at Metro; a drag tag sale at Industry; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open mic (10pm) BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.10.2019)”
Sunday (6.9.2019)
SUNDAY (6.9.2019): Tonys viewing parties at Stonewall, Club Cumming, Hardware, The West End, Albatross, Icon & Standup NY; Dezi 5 and friends peerform “Madonna: The Immaculate Collection” in its entirety at The Vault; “But I’m a Cheerleader” screens at the Nitehawk in BK; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne AultraContinueContinue reading “Sunday (6.9.2019)”
Saturday (6.8.2019)
SATURDAY (6.8.2019): A full list of Brooklyn Pride events! Plus: Yonkers Pride, a new Asian party at Atlas Social Club, Miss Nerd at Rockbar, Mr. Fire Island and BRUT in Cherry Grove, Homo Erectus’ 7th Anniversary followed by RIOT at Stonewall, TRETA at ReBar, and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ Nesto with Yasmin DelanoContinueContinue reading “Saturday (6.8.2019)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (6.8-9.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch CHERRY’S ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch OSCAR WILDE (Chelsea): *NEW* Brunch with Jasmine Rice LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz TALDE (NJ): Brunch with Marti Gould Cummings & Izzy Uncut SUNDAY 3 DOLLARContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (6.8-9.2019)”
Friday (6.7.2019)
FRIDAY (6.7.2019): Brooklyn Pride Weekend kicks off with big events including the VICE afterparty at Metro, Gia Gunn at The Vault, & Whitney Day at 3 Dollar Bill! Meanwhile: Logan Hardcore kicks off Yonkers Pride at 66 Main, Dorothy Bishop is back at The Triad, MILK is a Bartschland Folly at The McKittrick, Fire IslandContinueContinue reading “Friday (6.7.2019)”
Congrats Cissy (& Thotyssey!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR0KeNYK6-Q&t=17s Thotyssey got 10K Facebook views of Cissy Walken’s stellar Miss Stonewall-winning performance this week! So perhaps it’s time to embed it into the actual site, and YouTube also.
Thursday (6.6.2019)
THURSDAY (6.6.2019): Thotyssey’s THOT MESS returns to ReBar, tonight featuring shows by Trinity Beat and the debut performance by Bar Babe Dyllan White! Meanwhile: Rify Royalty’s Straight Acting at Metro, Kiki Ball-Change premieres her new show right before the UDP All-Stars finale at The West End; Fire Island Bear Weekend begins at Cherry’s; Q TrainContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.6.2019)”
Wednesday (6.5.2019)
WEDNESDAY (6.5.2019): Madame Vivien V’s Hot Mess drag competition is back at the House of Yes with a special all-star edition; Honey Davenport returns to ReBar; a special benefit show for Drag Queen Story at the Duplex starring Harmonica Sunbeam, Witti Repartee & Bella Noche; Crystal Hart debuts a new twice-monthly at Rockbar; and more!ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.5.2019)”
On Point With: Baby Love
She’s thick, tall, hairy, beat for the gods, funny as hell and an artist first and foremost. Super new to nightlife and already a star in Brooklyn, it’s just a matter of time before we all find ourselves going gaga googoo for Baby Love! Thotyssey: Hey there, Baby! How was Saturday’s brunch show with BlakeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Baby Love”
Tuesday (6.8.2019)
TUESDAY (6.8.2019): Thotyssey can’t wait to catch one of our faves Heidi Haux’s reprise of “First Haux,” tonight at The Duplex! Meanwhile: a new gogo night premieres at Rockbar; Zarria returns to Gay College Tuesdays at The Ritz; Icon Project’s Madonna Pride Party at Barracuda; Theydy Bedbug & friends are Wannabes at The Rosemont; and more!ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.8.2019)”
Monday (6.3.2019)
MONDAY (6.3.2019): Broadway Bares comes to Marquee Monday at ReBar; the Gayz Got Singing competition hosted by Clarice DuBois returns for a second season to Rockbar; Devo Monique & DJ P_A_T are with Will Sheridan at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open mic (10pm) BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.3.2019)”
Sunday (6.2.2019)
SUNDAY (6.2.2019): Miss Stonewall 2019; Queens Pride; Westchester Pride; a new party premieres at ReBar with Phil Chanel & London Jae Precise; Novaczar & Olivia Lux debut their new show at Club Cumming; Viva Vidalia performs a cabaret night at The Phoenix; Le Petit DumDum brings Duck Duck Goop to The Vault; Tina Burner premieresContinueContinue reading “Sunday (6.2.2019)”
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