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On Point With: Jada Honey Diamondz

A Jersey girl who keeps it cute and captivating no matter the situation, Jada Honey Diamondz is making our Pride Month all sweet and shiny. [Cover photo: Photochase] Thotyssey: Jada, hello! Happy Pride! You were actually just performing at Toms River Pride the other night, how did that go?Jada Honey Diamondz: It was amazing. IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jada Honey Diamondz”

Thursday (6.18.2026)

THURSDAY (6.18.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX LA CENTRAL YMCA: “8th Annual Bronx Expo” feat. Coco Montrese, Tym Moss, Azul Mari Juanna & more (1pm) SENDERO VERDE: Paige Monroe & Zelina Duval (6pm) UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “ThrowbackContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.18.2026)”

On Point With: Vito Fun

It’s rare for a straight man to succeed in queer nightlife, but photographer, music curator and producer Vito Fun has more than made his mark in gays bars and clubs in NYC, Fire Island and Beyond for decades. Now as we rapidly approach the 51st Invasion of the Pines, Vito tells all. Thotyssey: Hi Vito!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vito Fun”

Wednesday (6.17.2026)

WEDNESDAY (6.17.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: 54 BELOW: Seth Sikes & Friends (7pm) BAREBURGER HK: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (7pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.17.2026)”

On Point With: Boy Cordero

DJ, producer, host and musician Boy Cordero is keeping you all sorts of entertained this Pride Month. [Cover photo: @loloholder for @Adventuresofredwood] Thotyssey: Hello BC, thanks for chatting with us today! How are things treating you this Pride Month so far? Boy Cordero: It’s been a kii! I’m definitely trying to pace myself—steady wins the race. PrideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Boy Cordero”

Tuesday (6.16.2026)

TUESDAY (6.16.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Campaign fundraiser for Darializa Avila Chevalier hosted by Kylie Madhav feat. Harsh Babe, Gina Tonic, Moxy Cillin, Blacc Cherry, Amanda Pörq, Sierra La Puerta & Gabriel Blowhard (6pm);Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.16.2026)”

On Point With: Coco Montrese

While the world got to know the fierce and fabulous Florida-born Vegas showgirl Coco Montrese when she competed on the fifth season of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” back in 2013, she had already made her mark in the competitive and glamorous world of pageantry and on drag stages everywhere. Coco keeps the party going to thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Coco Montrese”

Monday (6.15.2026)

MONDAY (6.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Drew Droege: Theater Idiot (7pm) VERS: Trivia feat. Christopher Metzger-Timson with Jan Sport & TonyContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.15.2026)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Gregory at Balcon, Pieces & Playhouse

The multitalented Gregory Buckheit serves spirits and full on productions in a bunch of popular NYC hotspots. Bars that I work at: Balcon, Pieces, Playhouse How long I’ve worked there: 1.5 years What are my shifts: Balcon: Sat + Sun happy hour; Pieces: Monday night; Playhouse: Tuesday all day What makes these bars great: MyContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Gregory at Balcon, Pieces & Playhouse”

Sunday (6.14.2026)

SUNDAY (6.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. I’m Baby with Charlie Wo & Mariquita (noon) RISE:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (6.14.2026)”

Saturday (6.13.2026)

SATURDAY (6.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Karaoke feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE PARKERS @ THOMPSON CENTRAL PARK: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (6.13.2026)”

Friday (6.12.2026)

FRIDAY (6.5.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LAMBDA LOUNGE: “Harlem Pride Mini-Ball” (6pm);DJ dance party (10pm) DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinueContinue reading “Friday (6.12.2026)”

Thursday (6.11.2026)

THURSDAY (6.11.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Eli Northrup campaign fundraiser / bingo feat. JizzaBella (7pm) UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque feat. Stella Nova, Chestnut Belafonte, Zennifer Sage, Sweet Cinn, Crystal Reign &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.11.2026)”

On Point With: Devan Meji

Giving us a Fever this weekend: gogo god Devan Meji! [Cover photo: Baird] Thotyssey: Devan, hello! Happy Pride Month! You strike me as one of the most booked gogo boys in the city, do you get enough time to just just chill and have fun off the clock?? Devan Meji: LMAO, I wouldn’t say I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Devan Meji”

Wednesday (6.10.2026)

WEDNESDAY (6.10.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: 54 BELOW: Seth Sikes & Friends (7pm) BAREBURGER HK: Bingo feat. Angela Mansberry (7pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.10.2026)”

On Point With: Azul Mari Juanna

A gorgeous queen on the rise known for her colorful and elaborate handmade looks, Azul Mari Juanna is puffing and Priding all over town this month. Thotyssey: Hello Azul, thanks for chatting with us and Happy Pride Month! Are you enjoying all the positive Pride energy in the air? Azul Mari Juana: Pride feels aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Azul Mari Juanna”

Tuesday (6.9.2026)

TUESDAY (6.9.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER: Lavern Cox book tour Q&A moderated by Dylan Mulvaney (7:30pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE PLANET HOLLYWOOD: “Queer Social: Times Squeer Social” professional mixer (6pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.9.2026)”

On Point With: Mona Little

Flight attendant by day, the original Fresh Face of Drag dives with Pride into Toms River this weekend. Make some noise for Mona Little! [Cover photo: Privilege] Thotyssey: Mona, hello! I understand that you were at Georgie’s for Jersey Pride last night, how did it go? Mona Little: It went really well! A lot ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mona Little”

Monday (6.8.2026)

MONDAY (6.8.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BROADWAY & 46TH ST (TS): “CUNY Pride” hosted by Freeda Kulo (5pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & Diana TaylorContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.8.2026)”

X-Rayed Sex: “Gold Star Gay” is a Slur

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. Over my years out, I have heard many terminologies for many various types of people, places, and thingsContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Gold Star Gay” is a Slur”