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On Point With: DJ Joe Pacheco

Known for spinning a party where most of the people are nearly naked, this dapper DJ works the ones and twos while dressed to the nines. Debuting in NYC at a sushi restaurant, making his name in Miami, and now getting ready to bring the beats to a monstrous Halloween kiki in Hell’s Kitchen… here’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Joe Pacheco”

Saturday (10.13.2018)

UPTOWN TRIAD: Burlesque / drag tribute to Grease starring Gina Tonic, Candy Applebottom, Bad Apple Boylesque, Twinky Boots, Munroe Lilly, Les Femmes Fatales & more (9pm) BOXERS UES: TBA (9pm)BOXERS WH: Zarria Van Wales with DJ Nesto (11pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); QUEEN OF THEContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.13.2018)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (10.13-14.2018)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Tyler Ashley & CharleneBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):BrunchDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Mini Horrorwitz ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): Brunch with Tammy Spanx INDUSTRIA (WV): NYCWFF/Food Network brunch with Countess Luann de Lesseps, FiFi DuBois, Andora Tetee & Suzy Wong INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EASTContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (10.13-14.2018)”

Friday (10.12.2018)

UPTOWNBIG DADDYS: SEX NOVA burlesque feat. Stella Nova & Sex Wolf with Maxxx Pleasure, Bunny Buxom & more (9pm)WEST END: Miz Diamond Wigfall with Camille Trust, Dream Boi & Edie James (10pm)ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr & DJ JROC (11pm)BOXERS UES: ATREVETE Latin party (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart Divinity Banks & ShelbyContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.12.2018)”

On Point With: Markus Kelle

NYC nightlife’s most recognizable active “door goddess” is a saber-tongued spitfire, a chic fashionista and and a cult of personality all in one. An actor, writer, and comedian here is a superstar who will likely evolve into something even more unexpected and amazing in the years to come. And now, a brief interlude behind theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Markus Kelle”

Thursday (10.11.2018)

UPTOWNWEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (10pm)BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm)BOXERS WH: DJ Eric Abobo (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)TOOLBOX: Vinny Vega (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm); Shequida with Poison Dart Frog &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.11.2018)”

On Point With: Le Petit DumDum

There is no shortage of scary clowns in the world, if that’s what you’re into this season. But sometimes you just need a damn sexy clown, right? Well, you’re in luck… this red hot rising star of the city’s burlesque circuit is returning to a monthly Brooklyn residency at The Bedford this Thursday, and heContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Le Petit DumDum”

Wednesday (10.10.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)MANHATTAN CB7: Community Board town meeting re: the fate of the West End (7pm)BOXERS UES: Karaone with Rosé (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) BOXERS WH: Honey Davenport & Brita Filter (11pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.10.2018)”

On Point With: Andora Tetee

The first New York City queen in the history of the Miss Gay America pageant to take home the coveted crown, Andora Tetee has proven herself to be a drag force to be reckoned with long ago thanks to her brilliant handmade costumes, crowd pleasing choreographed numbers and makeup looks ranging from glamour fish toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Andora Tetee”

Tuesday (10.9.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXWHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm)BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Jasmine Rice (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Vanna Deux (8pm); Pixie Aventura with JuicyContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.9.2018)”

On Point With: Shelby Late

Once a favorite bartender at two Manhattan drag destinations, Long Island-born Broadway Babe Ian Joseph recently left that side of the bar to pursue full time drag him/herself. And it’s already paid off, with placement in a top pageant and a growing reputation as an expert wig designer. Now’s not the time to sleep onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shelby Late”

On Point With: Markus Kelle

Monday (10.8.2018)

UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)BOXERS WH: Latin night (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Paige Turner & Cacophony Daniels with Liz McCartney (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts STAGE FRIGHT feat. Emma Sofia Caymare & Mykal Kilgore (10pm); Kizha Carr hosts BOOTCAMP weekly drga competition feat. Lemon (midnight) RITZ: DJContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.8.2018)”

On Point With: Shanita Bump

This HO-riffic It Gurl is equal parts glamour and ghoul, and her stellar special FX makeup skills–along with her drag / burlesque hybrid performance style–is making her the Bloody Belle of the Brooklyn Ball. This Halloween season is the time to get to know the wily witch, Shanita Bump! Thotyssey: Shanita, hello! Thanks for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shanita Bump”

Sunday (10.7.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm) BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) BOXERS WH: LOOK QUEEN hosted by Shuga Cain (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NIGHT (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie, Pissi Myles & Judy Darling (4pm)BARRAGE:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.7.2018)”

Bar Babe of the Week: John at The West End

This Bar Babe is actually not remotely a bartender…. John Daniel Forslund is the operator of the West End, and is about to engage in a massive battle for the future of that venue. Find out how you can help! Bar that I work at: I have been operating The West End Lounge since 2014ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: John at The West End”

Saturday (10.6.2018)

UPTOWN BOXERS UES: LGBT HQ ComicCon party feat. Matthew Levine & Izzy Uncut with Celah Doore, Sarah Tops, Jack Barrow, DJ JCLEF & more (9pm)BOXERS WH: Zarria Van Wales with DJ Nesto (11pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Vivacious & Ethel Lavain (7pm) HARDWARE: TinaContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.6.2018)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (10.6-7.2018)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):BrunchCOWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Nicole OnoscopiDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Casey Yalater ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): Brunch with Tammy Spanx INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSALL (HK): Brunch with Jahlisa A. Ross, Michelle La FontaineContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (10.6-7.2018)”

Friday (10.5.2018)

UPTOWNALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)BOXERS UES: PLAY FRIDAYS (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr & DJ JROC (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart Divinity Banks (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 with Dahlia Sin (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)PERDITION: “Gaaays In Spaaace“ Star Trek event hosted by Jackie Cox (7pm) RITZ: Maddelynn Hatter hosts OPEN CALLContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.5.2018)”

Thursday (10.4.2018)

UPTOWNWEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (10pm)BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm)BOXERS WH: DJ Eric Abobo (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)TOOLBOX: Vinny Vega (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Shuga Cain with Jess Station (7pm); Shequida (11:30pm) MOM’S: Megami (8pm) INDUSTRY: Will & Grace viewingContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.4.2018)”