UPTOWN TRIAD: Caroline Reid: RAWR (9:30pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Vivacious & The Countess Mascara. (6pm & 8pm)BEECHMAN: Chelsea Piers: R U There, Ru? It’s Me, Chelsea (7pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm); “Queen of the Ride” booze bus departure (9:30pm & 10:30pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas HoldContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.3.2018)”
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Bar Babe of the Week: Jessica at Bizarre Bushwick
Having just turned 5 years-old, the eclectic Brooklyn venue Bizarre houses this week’s Bar Babe Jessica! Bar that I work at: BIZARRE Bushwick How long I’ve worked there: a year and a half What are my shifts: I’m there for all the shows! Specifically Tuesday-Thursday and always Sunday drag brunch What makes this bar great: WeContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Jessica at Bizarre Bushwick”
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.3-4.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport COWGIRL SEAHORSE: Blake Deadly with Juicy Liu. ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner TAQUERIA MEZA:(WV) Brunch with Tammy Spanx SUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with Octavia Anyae & Sugga Pi Koko BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Ariel Italic, Lady Bearica AndrewsContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.3-4.2018)”
Friday (2.2.2018)
UPTOWNTRIAD: Caroline Reid: RAWR {9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) BEECHMAN: Twisted Sisterz starring Holly Dae, Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris & Brita Filter (10pm)DBL: JUNK fetish gear party / venue’s 3rd anniversary (10pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Steve Sidewalk (10pm)THERAPY:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.2.2018)”
Thursday (2.1.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida with Hibiscus (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka Khanvict (11pm) POSH:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.1.2018)”
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 2
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm!UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Madison BanksSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict RISE: Phi Phi O’HaraRITZ: Honey Davenport Vita Summers THERAPY: Monet XContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 2”
Wednesday (1.31.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE feat. Sapphira Cristal (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm);TBA (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Fool’isha (8pm);Paige Turner (11pm)THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Monet X ChangeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.31.2018)”
On Point With: Lauren Flax
This dark-winged DJ marches to the beat to her own drum machine, and in the process has created some truly original material. Having worked with the likes of Sia,Tricky and Fischerspooner while also recording with the two-piece band CREEP, she’s been just as prolific in the studio as she’s been on the dancefloor and onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lauren Flax”
Tuesday (1.30.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (9:30pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.30.2018)”
On Point With: Carlos the Uber Driver
With an unusually memorable drag name and an impressive theater pedigree, this very young queen has already made quite an impression on NYC nightlife during these early weeks of the current season of the Ultimate Drag Pageant. It’s an open road to success for Carlos the Uber Driver! Thotyssey: Hello there… gurl! Okay, let’s getContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Carlos the Uber Driver”
Monday (1.29.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna host Open Mic Night (10pm)ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with Jacob Thompson (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Noah Galvin (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport & JasmineContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.29.2018)”
Sunday (1.28.2018)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Alexander Kacala & Miz Diamond Wigfall (11pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shuga Cain (8pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm) VSBU: Adriana Trenta (10pm) INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (midnight)MURRAY HILLLIPS:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.28.2018)”
Saturday (1.27.2018)
UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: dinner & drag (6pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJ Xavier & Steve Travolta (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Tammy Spanx, DJContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.27.2018)”
On Point With: David Ayllon
Understanding more than just about anyone else on the planet that drag queens are comic book superheroes, David Ayllon is thus one of nightlife’s most renown and in-demand professionals in photography and graphic design. Local queens and Drag Race All-Stars alike have him on speed dial. Married to drag divinity Pissi Myles, David is aboutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: David Ayllon”
Wake Up, Bitch! (1.27-28.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Logan Hardcore ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerSUNDAYAVENIDA CANTINA (EV): DJ Chauncey Dandridge ‘s Madonna BrunchBASERA: Brunch with Ebonee Excell & Adriana Le Glam BIZARRE (BK): Brunch With Emi Grate & Tyler Ashley BOOTS & SADDLE (WV): Brunch withContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (1.27-28.2018)”
Friday (1.26.2018)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas (9:30pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Blair Bish (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) BEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bootsie LeFaris (10pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Steve Sidewalk (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.26.2018)”
On Point With: NickDZART
After living in fear for her life in Russia and developing a love for makeup from eating her mother’s cosmetics, this new makeup artist and shotgirl at the Ritz has very quickly caught the attention of NYC Nightlifers In The Know. With an uncanny Lady Gaga illusion repertoire and a budding career as a fullContinueContinue reading “On Point With: NickDZART”
Thursday (1.25.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.25.2018)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Samuel at Club Cumming
Daniel Nardicio’s Right Hand Judy is also Club Cumming’s resident ginger Bar Babe! Bar that I work at: Club Cumming How long I’ve worked there: Since we opened in mid-September, but I came on when the space was still Eastern Bloc about 6 months before the change-over. What are my shifts: Generally behind the barContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Samuel at Club Cumming”
Where To Watch Drag Race All Stars Ep. 1
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Madison BanksSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict RISE: Phi Phi O’HaraRITZ: Honey Davenport STAGE 48: The Only Productions Premiere Party feat. Aja THERAPY: Monet X ChangeCHELSEABARRACUDA: ContinueContinue reading “Where To Watch Drag Race All Stars Ep. 1”
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