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Sunday (8.23.2026)

SUNDAY (8.23.2026) 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 PIER 76: “Black Pride: Pride on the Pier” feat. DJs Frankie Paradise, Fred Pierce, Missy B & Jeminii (noon) LA PULPERIAContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.23.2026)”

Saturday (8.22.2026)

SATURDAY (8.22.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs or Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm)ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.22.2026)”

Friday (8.21.2026)

FRIDAY (8.21.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX RENAISSANCE HARLEM HOTEL: “Black Pride: Heritage Awards Ceremony” (3pm);”5th Annual Mr. & Miss Black Pride” (7pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.21.2026)”

On Point With: Seth Sikes

A singer with an old soul and uniquely pristine sound has become a star of YouTube playlists and cabaret stages all over, Seth Sikes returns to his favorite hubs for a pair of upcoming shows starting this weekend! Thotyssey: Seth, hello! We’re getting ready for a change of seasons: do you consider yourself to beContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seth Sikes”

Thursday (8.20.2026)

THURSDAY (8.20.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. ShaneContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.20.2026)”

On Point With: Tiffany Piffany

While she loves performing in the Long Island scene, NYC’ers will also be seeing quite a bit of drag star TIffany Piffany this month. [Cover photo: @snapitwithsam] Thotyssey: Tiffany, hello! How is August treating you? Tiffany Piffany: Hi, angel! August has been beautiful. I was able to get in some crafting and family time inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tiffany Piffany”

Wednesday (8.19.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.19.2026) 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) SOLERA (BX): “Black Pride: Vogue Knights” hosted by Jack Mizrahi & Gorgeous Gucci (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);ChelseaContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.19.2026)”

On Point With: Wiley Gaby

Queer country music outfit Goldenchild’s Wiley Gaby has been performing for awhile as a solo artist, but has only recently begun recording under his own name. Now he’s got a new album on the way, and a major gig this weekend! [Cover photo: Hayley Rosenblum] Thotyssey: Hi Wiley, thanks for finding time for us today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Wiley Gaby”

Tuesday (8.18.2026)

TUESDAY (8.18.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUMMERSTAGE @ CENTRAL PARK: Chance the Rapper (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW: VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & SherryContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.18.2026)”

On Point With: Samara LaNegrá

From PR to PA, “Drag Latina” Season 2 star Samara LaNegra is currently winning more diamonds. [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Samara, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Much to discuss obviously, but I see you performed at the Lunar Faire this weekend… how was that? Samara LaNegrá: Performing at Lunar Faire was definitely an amazingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Samara LaNegrá”

Monday (8.17.2026)

MONDAY (8.17.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BAREBURGER HK: “Mix Tape Bingo” (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) RED EYE: Standup comedy hosted by AshleyContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.17.2026)”

On Point With: Oxymoron

A rising star king in the ring competing for his cup, Oxymoron is a brilliant contradiction. Thotyssey: Oxy, hello! How are you enjoying the beginning of the end of summer?Oxymoron: I’m ready for Halloween already, so I’m counting down the days! I hear you… autumnal spookiness is calling. Can you tell us about the aestheticsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Oxymoron”

Sunday (8.16.2026)

SUNDAY (8.16.2026) 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. The Bronx Doll & Boy Gorge (noon) MARRIOTT MARQUISContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.16.2026)”

Saturday (8.15.2026)

SATURDAY (8.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MARRIOTT MARQUIS: “FlameCon 2026” (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs orContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.15.2026)”

Friday (8.14.2026)

FRIDAY (8.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) WALNUT BAR (BX): DJs Mangumami, Oatmilk & Archangel (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE CIRCLE LINE: Ty Sunderland’s “Gayflower: Petal Boat”ContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.14.2026)”

On Point With: Cute Boys

We all need more cute boys in our lives… especially when they take the form of one of NYC’s hottest lady DJs on the rise! Thotyssey: Hello DJ cb, thanks for chatting with us today! As summer starts to wind up, how would you say the season has treated you? cute boys: Hi! It’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cute Boys”

Thursday (8.13.2026)

THURSDAY (8.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Reign’s Renaissance” burlesque feat. Crystal Reign with Cheetah Quila, Sweet Cinn, Kraven Strange, I’m Baby & Stella Nova (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “TrappyContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.13.2026)”

On Point With: Aqua D’Wata

A refreshingly thirst quenching, geek-friendly diva of the modern age and the self-described Brooklyn Bizarre Baddie, Aqua D’Wata drips into Red Eye and elsewhere in August! Thotyssey: Aqua, hello! Thanks for chatting! How was your summer? Aqua D’Wata: Hey Jim! thanks so much for having me. My first summer in New York has been absolutelyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aqua D’Wata”

Wednesday (8.12.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.12.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Isaac Mizrahi (7pm) HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) RED EYE: “Musical Mischief” feat. Erich W.ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.12.2026)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Ali at Six26

Just in time for Jersey City Pride Month, let’s celebrate a star of that city’s staple queer venue: Ali! Bar that I work at: Six26, located in the heart of downtown Jersey City, NJ How long I’ve worked there: 1.5 years What are my shifts: usually Thursday – Sunday What makes this bar great: MyContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Ali at Six26”