MONDAY (5.13.2019): Stonewall presents a (sold out) reading of the classic queer play “Street Theater”; Nath Ann Carrera sings Dolly Parton at Metro; Thot Mess host Butchie dances for Playpen at The Cock; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé (10pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open mic (10pm) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.13.2019)”
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Sunday (5.12.2019)
SUNDAY (5.12.2019): A Mother’s Day tea dance with DJs Logan’s Run & Beargazer at C’Mon Everybody; Maddelynn Hatter premieres a new show at The Ritz with La Zavaleta & Virginia Thicc, then returns to her twice-a-monthly at Macri Park; Stonewall has Detoxx Busti’ae’s AIDS Walk benefit show and Dotty Spartan’s Invasion; Macy Rodman joins FrankieContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.12.2019)”
On Point With: Richard Cortez
Nothing can seem less likely in 2019 than a classic jazz quartet being warmly received in today’s NYC gay bars, where if five minutes go by without an Ariana song the kids get antsy and bored. Well, maybe the kids are really just aching for something old and something new. And maybe it doesn’t hurtContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Richard Cortez”
Saturday (5.11.2019)
SATURDAY (5.11.2019): Horrorchata’s BE CUTE turns 6 at Littlefield; JizzaBella hosts “Do You Want a Job” at Cherrys; Bartschland’s PLAY NOW at 3 Dollar Bill; Snack Theater presents Let Them Eat Cake at Chelsea Music Hall; GRAPES OF SASS at City Winery stars Adriana Trenta, Ritzy Bitz & Hibiscus; the Hot Rabbit Gay Prom atContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.11.2019)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.10-11.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK) Brunch with King Ivy CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Nicky Ottav. DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz SUNDAY 3 DOLLAR BILL (BK): Brunch with Merrie Cherry,ContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (5.10-11.2019)”
Friday (5.10.2019)
FRIDAY (5.10.2019): Miss Gay United States 2019 is crowned at Paradise; a SF bear party comes to Nowhere; Sutton Lee Seymour returns to Stonewall; Julia Van Cartier, Ruby Powers & Gina Tonic are “We 3 Queens” at The Triad; Pussy Willow is with Aria Derci at Fusion HK, then later with CHerry Poppins at TheContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.10.2019)”
On Point With: LaBelle
Actor, dancer, makeup artist and fashionista, this queen is one pf the most visible and entertaining representatives of the new wave of drag sweeping over Long Island. LaBelle and Thotyssey dish on the LI scene, the Met Gala, “The Cher Show,” “Drag Race,” how she got here and where she’s taking us/ Thotyssey: Hi, LaBelle!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: LaBelle”
Thursday (5.9.2019)
What’s going on before, during and after tonight’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” THURSDAY (5.9.2019): Maddelynn Hatter is back in NYC and hosting Shane Tate’s newly-resurrected Beers & Bears at The Ritz; the Miss Gay United States prelim at Paradise; Manila Ice & Charlene presents a Kelly Clarkson kiki at Metro; an all new Wallbreaker benefit showContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.9.2019)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 11
Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 9pm – 10:30pm. Some venues may additionally screen the “Untucked” aftershow segment from 10:30pm-11pm. UPTOWN AT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux & Lagoona Bloo BOXERS WH: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Coco Taylor SUITE: Divinity BanksContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 11”
Wednesday (5.8.2019)
WEDNESDAY (5.8.2019): Victoria Chase’s Queens Karaoke challenge has its cash-prize winning grand finale tonight at Club Evolution in Jackson Heights; The Court of Filth hosts a benefit at Taj; the Mr. Gay United States pageant at Paradise; Lee Valone & friends drag to your karaoke vocals at Rockbar; Jayse Vegas’ Offside Tavern show has itsContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.8.2019)”
Tuesday (5.7.2019)
TUESDAY (5.7.2019): Horrorchata, Untitled Queen & Charlene perform in Lucy Balls’ final show at The Rosemont; Pink music giveaways for Gay College Tuesdays at The Ritz, Brita Filter is back at Hardware, and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take ItContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.7.2019)”
Monday (5.6.2019)
MONDAY (5.6.2019): Sutton Lee Seymour & Paige Turner are back co-hosting Broadway Mondays with Cacophony Daniels at Hardware; DJ Amber Valentine spins a new disco night at The Ritz; DJ JCLEF spins with Will Sheridan at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé (10pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.6.2019)”
On Point With: Junior Mint
A true standout amid the crop of new performers emerging now in Brooklyn, this queen is gagging the children with unique performances and lewks, and has already begun producing their own showcases. Please tie balloons to your hair as you prepare to gobble up this sweetly refreshing Junior Mint! Thotyssey: Hey, Junior! So, the BrooklynContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Junior Mint”
Sunday (5.5.2019)
SUNDAY (5.5.2019): The premiere of Frankie Sharp’s new rooftop party at the Dream Hotel featuring Stephanie’s Child; a screening and cast/crew Q&A of the new Madonna fandom doc “Like a Prayer” at the AMC Empire 25; Bedlam features a new show from Golden Delicious, Boylesque, and “Bette, Bathhouse & Beyond”; a Wet Noise dance-a-thon atContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.5.2019)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Evan at Macri Park
Trash TV superfan Evan flew all the way from L.A. to pour you spirits in Brooklyn! Bar that I work at: Macri Park & Metropolitan How long I’ve worked there: One year in May What are my shifts: Well for starters, I work every Thursday and Saturday night at Macri. I also pick up aContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Evan at Macri Park”
Saturday (5.4.2019)
SATURDAY (5.4.2019): Miss Hell’s Kitchen at the MMAC; the GLAAD Media Awards at the Midtown Hilton; The Imperial Court’s Prom for a Cause at Carragher’s; Aja at Metro; Sutton Lee Seymour returns to the Albatross; Yes Homo & Yas Mama at C’Mon’Everybody; Wang Newton & Calamity Chang’s Asian burlesque revue at LPR; Horse Meat Disco atContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.4.2019)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.4-5.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK) Brunch with King Ivy CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch FRESCO’S CANTINA (Astoria): Murderino podcast brunch with Gloria Swansong & Golden Delicious INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz with Lola Michele-Kiki SUNDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch withContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (5.4-5.2019)”
Friday (5.3.2019)
FRIDAY (5.3.2019): Horrorchata’s epic birthday kiki Razor 5000 slashes through 3 Dollar Bill; Sutton Lee Seymour returns to NYC with her new show DRAGFLIX at the Beechman, following Scarlet Envy; Jesse Luttrell is a Showstopper at Feinsteins; Rhea Litre hosts at The Ritz; Dorothy Bishop returns to the Triad; Rough Sex at The Eagle; andContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.3.2019)”
On Point With: Shane Terenzi
Once an underage bar staffer making it work in the NYC bar scene, here now is a major producer of one of the city’ most important annual drag pageants and charity events. It’s the one and only Shane Terenzi! Thotyssey: Shane, hello! I know you must be pretty busy at this point with pageant preparations…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shane Terenzi”
Thursday (5.2.2019)
What’s going on before, during and after tonight’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” THURSDAY (5.2.2019): Thotyssey’s THOT MESS returns to Rebar immediately following the Drag Rac epizza party, featuring Lilith LeFae! Meanwhile: Marti Cummings leads a discussion with Presidential candidate Kristen Gillibrand at Elmo: illam performs at Metro for Straight Acting, Shane Tate’s much missedContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.2.2019)”
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