Author Archives: thotyssey

Wednesday (3.27.2019)

WEDNESDAY (3.27.2019):  Barbra Streetsand joins Brenda, Marti & Bootsie for Legend Wednesdays at Rise; Honey Davenport is back at ReBar; Steve Sidewalk & Millennia debut a new college night at Feathers; Clarice DuBois now hosts bingo at District M; Lee VaLone & friends lip sync to your karaoke at Rockbar; Novaczar brings her cabaret toContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.27.2019)”

X-Rayed Sex: “Cum Is Disgusting… WTF!!!”

*NSFW NSFW NSFW* By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly 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. I once saw a YouTube video of a guy chatting with a friend. At theContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Cum Is Disgusting… WTF!!!””

Tuesday (3.26.2019)

TUESDAY (3.26.2019): A suprisingly busy night! Bob the Drag Queen hosts a bachelor auction of the city’s top queens at Industry, benefiting the Miss Hell’s Kitchen pageant; the MAC Awards at Sony Hall; Haunted spoop drag at Talon Bar hosted by Shanita Bump; the “Leg Up on Life” benefit monthly  drag show and the PhluidContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.26.2019)”

Monday (3.25.2019)

MONDAY (3.25.2019):  Novaczar premieres her cabaret at The West End, Paige Turner is back for Broadway Mondays at Hardware with Chelsea Piers, Shiny Penny & Devo Monique are with Ragamuffin at Macri Park, and more. UPTOWN WEST END: Novaczar: How I Got Here (8pm); Open mic (10pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé (10pm) SUITE: GlamContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.25.2019)”

Sunday (3.24.2019)

SUNDAY (3.24.2019): The Nobodies celebrate Nghtlife’s absolute worst with the SLAM Awards at The Vault, followed by Thotyssey’s Viva Variety starring Viva Vidalia with T-Boy & Ruby Fox! Meanwhile: the final night of the Miss Vale Todo pageant at Topps Lounge, Melissa E. Driscol’s new cabaret at Stonewall followed by Catrina Lovelace’s Invasion, a GRIMMContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.24.2019)”

Saturday (3.23.2019)

SATURDAY (3.23.2019):  Susanne Bartsch & The Dreamhouse present a new KUNST at Elsewhere; LABoratory at Chelsea Music Hall; Gloria Swansong is JUDY At the Stonewall; Miz Cracker’s last night at the Beechman; Fake Nudes at The Rosemont; Sasha Velour at New York Fine Arts; Dan Darlington spins at ReBar; and more! UPTOWN  ALIBI: Sucia (6pm) BOXERS WH:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.23.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (3.23-24.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Tyler Ashley & Charlene CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch THE DAKOTA (UWS): Brunch with Vivica Galactica & Whendy Whaxwood DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch FRESCO’S CANTINA (Astoria): Brunch with Gloria Swansong & Golden Delicious INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Phyllis ShapiroContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (3.23-24.2019)”

1 Thot Minute with Frankie Sharp

A quick catch-up with the man who won the motherload of GLAMs this past January, who generally has more going on in a week than the average nightlifer does in a year, and who is about to oversee the grand opening weekend of a venue that’s already become vital to the lifeblood of queer NYC….ContinueContinue reading “1 Thot Minute with Frankie Sharp”

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4

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: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4”

Thursday (3.21.2019)

What’s going on before, during and after tonight’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” THURSDAY (3.21.2019): Sasha Velour’s NYC premiere of her solo stage show “Smoke & Mirrors” at NY Live Arts; Miz Cracker premieres her own solo show at the Beechman; The ladies of QUEEN do “The Lion Queen” at Industry; latest Ultimate Drag Pageant winnerContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.21.2019)”

On Point With: Dan Darlington

A longtime favorite of the circuit scene, this globe-trotting DJ and event producer returns to NYC for a few more editions of the epic manfest BRUT, as well as a party of his own in Chelsea. Get into the phat beats and thick fur of our darling Dan Darlington! Thotyssey: Dan, hello!  You were justContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dan Darlington”

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4

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: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4”

Wednesday (3.20.2019)

WEDNESDAY (3.20.2019):  The current location of Astoria’s Icon Bar has its 2nd Anniversary, featuring Honey Davenport & Stephanie’s Child; a screening of “A Charmed Life” and performances by legendary nightlifers in a benefit for The Actor’s Fund at Bedlam; bingo at Tijuana Picnic with Sherry Pie; the final showing of “Jackie & Chelsea’s High SchoolContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.20.2019)”

Tuesday (3.19.2019)

  TUESDAY (3.19.2019):  It’s the Miss Gay New York prelim at the Copa; Monet X Change returns to Industry with Holly Box-Springs for one night only; Adriana Trenta performs for Broken Tired at Stonewall before Polish the Queen; Patti Spliff is back at the Rosemont with Sad Songs; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma TuesdaysContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.19.2019)”

Tuesday (3.19.2019)

  TUESDAY (3.19.2019):  It’s the Miss Gay New York prelim at the Copa; Monet X Change returns to Industry with Holly Box-Springs for one night only; Adriana Trenta performs for Broken Tired at Stonewall before Polish the Queen; Patti Spliff is back at the Rosemont with Sad Songs; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma TuesdaysContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.19.2019)”

Monday (3.18.2019)

MONDAY (3.18.2019):  Miz Cracker joins Tina Burner at Industry for one night only; new show premieres from Brita Filter & Rosé at Boxers Washington Heights and from Chola Spears at Icon; Boudoir LeFleur is with Nick Gaga at the Ritz; Marty Thomas & Marissa Rosen guest host Broadway Monday at Hardware; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingoContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.18.2019)”

Sunday (3.17.2019)

SUNDAY (3.17.2019): Petti Cake & Flippe Kikee Invade Stonewall for St. Paddy’s Day; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; Precious Ebony performs at the Rosemont, Carmen Sidemi returns for a special St. Paddy’s show at Icon, and more! UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm) CASTRO: DJ Anarki (9pm) BOXERS WH: DJ MaxContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.17.2019)”

Saturday (3.16.2019)

SATURDAY (3.16.2019):  Circuit parties MEAT & Viva tonight, at 3 Dollar BIll & Avant Gardner respectfully; the Fetish Ball at the Knitting Factory; Holly Box-Springs premieres a Skinny Brunch at Hardware; Brooke Lynn Hytes at Metro Bar; Be Cute at Littlefield; Candis Cayne’s last night at the Beechman; Nicky Siano’s 64th birthday at Good Room;ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.16.2019)”