UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BEECHMAN: Joey Arias & Sherry Vine: Cherchez La Femme (7pm) THERAPY: JanSport hosts “You Tried It” singing competition (11pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Poppy (8pm); Pixie Aventura & Sugga PiContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.8.2018)”
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On Point With: Whatevra
This Dallas-born visual artist and hand-sewing seamstress has been turning some fascinating looks, set pieces and numbers in Brooklyn venues these past few years. But this week, it’s the West Village’s Rockbar where she’ll make her show hosting debut. Thotyssey worships Whatevra in her vert first nightlife interview! Thotyssey: Whatevra, hello! how are things going?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Whatevra”
Monday (5.7.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENFREQ: Aja’s EP release party feat. Monique Heart & Kandy Muse (7pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels [her birthday edition] (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Grey Henson & Barrett Wilbert Weed (10pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.7.2018)”
On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo
A veteran NYC DJ who’s stellar career began during the Great Nightlife Shift of the late 90s, this legend remains an integral beatmaster on the dancefloors of today. Thotyssey gets all the glamorous, glittery details from DJ Sammy Jo! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us, Sammy! You DJ’ed at the legendary Night of 1000 SteviesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo”
Sunday (5.6.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NITE (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) BARRAGE: FIESTA LATINAContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.6.2018)”
Saturday (5.5.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: Tammie Brown: National Treasure (7pm)HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus departure (9pm & 10:30pm); DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.5.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Tony at the West End
Hello Manager! It’s the West End’s Tony, plus Tony’s dog! Bar that I work at: West End Lounge How long I’ve worked there: 7 months or so What are my shifts: I bartend on Friday nights from 10pm to 4am. I manage the bar on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. What makes this bar great:ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Tony at the West End”
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.5-6.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Baby Tea Brunch with Tyler Ashley CANCELLEDBOXERS (HK): BrunchCARA MIA (HK): Brunch finale with Honey Davenport & Brita Filter CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerLA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BAR GONZO: TBABASERA (HK): Brunch with FiFi DuBois & Sugga PiContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (5.5-6.2018)”
Friday (5.4.2018)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Tammie Brown: National Treasure (7pm); Distorted Diznee starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bootsie LeFaris (10pm); HARDWARE: MoMo Shade Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) POSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Varla JeanContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.4.2018)”
On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque
Burlesque stars and show producers Aurora North and Faux Pas le Fae have been married for two years now. As the performing duo The Brides of Burlesque, they continue to titillate, amuse and outright stun us with their edgy, visceral performances. Thotyssey takes a peak behind the bridal veils, as Faus Pas and Aurora answer ourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque”
Thursday (5.3.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Thursdays (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)BOXERS UES: TOMA! party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)WEST END: Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Stars (11pm); Vanna Deux (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm); Shequida withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.3.2018)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm! This season, it seems each episode is 90 minutes and followed by a 30-minute post show “Untucked.”UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: no hostBOXERS UES: Brita FilterHARLEM NIGHTS: Madison Banks or TBASUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Androgyny HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti GouldContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7”
Wednesday (5.2.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (9pm); Miz Diamond Wigfall with Nicole Onoscopi, Bambina Don Diva & Edie James (11pm)CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes starring Jackie Cox, James Mills & Michael Lamasa (7pm) VSBU: Karaoke with AllyContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.2.2018)”
Tuesday (5.1.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATER: Dita Von Teese & The Copper Coupe Burlesque Revue (8pm)TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) WEST END: Drag / cabaret benefit feat. Bambina Da Dondiva, Cissy Walken, Hibiscus & more (9:30pm)EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.1.2018)”
RePoint: Cherry Poppins
Pieces and Hardware’s beloved cocktail waitress has come a long way with her drag alter ego since our last chat, having a pair of recent show-stopping pageant packages under her cinched belt and an upcoming cabaret showcase to wow us with. Thotyssey catches up with Cherry Poppins! Thotyssey: Cherry, hello again! I know you were busyContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Cherry Poppins”
Monday (4.30.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT guest hosted by Michelle Dowdy with The Marvelous Wonderettes (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RITZ:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.30.2018)”
On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie
One of the city’s breakthrough drag entertainers of the past year, FIT’s crown-winning queen Jasmine Kennedie is known for igniting venues with her electrifying “shablams” and gorgeously glam looks. She’s now in the cast of the popular revue TURNt at the Ritz, which celebrates its second anniversary this week. Thotyssey learned how Jasmine got here,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie”
Sunday (4.29.2018)
UPTOWN SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm); Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: ShugaContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.29.2018)”
Saturday (4.28.2018)
UPTOWN WEST END: Traffic light 18+ dance party sponsored by an anti-smoking org feat. Brita Filter, Kandy Muse, Jasmine Rice, Millennia & DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change *final show* (7pm); DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Lady Keyonte (7:30pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s PokerContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.28.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Nico at Barracuda
Somebody tell Barracuda’s smoking hot Nico who some drag queens, gogo boys and DJs are, lol! Bar that I work at: Barracuda Lounge NYC How long I’ve worked there: A few months now What are my shifts: Sundays & Mondays, 10 to close What makes this bar great: The friendly atmosphere, and of course theContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Nico at Barracuda”
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