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Friday (5.23.2025)

FRIDAY (5.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas (7pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm);”Cowboy Club Carter” feat. DJ Rosegawd (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.23.2025)”

On Point With: Gia Love

A star of the ballroom and kiki scenes and the subject of an important documentary, Gia Love continues to shine positive light onto the lives of her trans sisters and all people. And she just dropped a killer new summer track as well! [Cover photo: James Smith] Thotyssey: Hi, Gia! How’s the month treating you?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gia Love”

Thursday (5.22.2025)

THURSDAY (5.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: [upstairs] “Red Idol’s Idolatry: Cher” feat. Castrata, Sam Benedict, Michelle Dowdy, Erich W. Schleck, GigiContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.22.2025)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse

From Birmingham to Bar Babe… the delightful Justin! Bar(s) that I work at: Pieces & Playhouse How long I’ve worked there: 8 months What are my shifts: I’m your Happy Hour (w)Hore! Thursday/Friday at Playhouse 1-10 & Saturday / Sunday at Pieces 1-10 !! Follow for exact times, but I’m serving during Trivia on Thursdays,ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse”

Wednesday (5.21.2025)

WEDNESDAY (5.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) 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 RED EYE: “Vaxxine-O-Licious” hosted by Stella D’oro with Michael Musto, Peppermint, JusContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.21.2025)”

On Point With: Suzie Toot

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17’s “Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses,” Suzie Toot–with her Golden Age of Hollywood aesthetic, musical theater pedigree and knack for playfully laughing off her castmates’ drama–became a highlighted fan favorite. She’s also a recent New Yorker, and is coming home this week for a special show… alongside twoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Suzie Toot”

Tuesday (5.20.2025)

TUESDAY (5.20.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: “Z Happy Hour” (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) HARDWARE:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.20.2025)”

Monday (5.19.2025)

MONDAY (5.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE VV BAR: “Musical Mischief” hosted by Erich W. Schleck (6pm);”King’s Kitchen” feat. Mx. LeStrange with George Glass, Throb Fosse, Mx. Signals, Dandy Lam, Nth, CoCo theContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.19.2025)”

On Point With: Melisma

This goateed goddess has come a long way in a short time, currently hosting a live sung weekly with her amazing drag family: let’s hear it for Melisma! [Cover photo: John Lagucki / Gem Annai] Thotyssey: Melisma, hello! How is May treating you so far? Melisma: Helloooo diva love! Thank you so much for takingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Melisma”

Sunday (5.18.2025)

SUNDAY (5.18.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Harlem Sunday Funday” feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) CENTRAL PARK NAUMBURG BANDSHELL: AIDS Walk 2025 (10am) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.18.2025)”

Saturday (5.17.2025)

SATURDAY (5.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (11am);Eurovision / Izzy Uncut (3pm);DJ dance party (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.17.2025)”

Friday (5.16.2025)

FRIDAY (5.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.16.2025)”

On Point With: Summer Eve Slayer

A standout in New Jersey’s rapidly evolving and expanding drag scene, Summer Eve Slayer is about to freshen up the Brooklynites as well. [Cover photo: @respectfullyryan] Thotyssey: Hi Summer! SO it’s a gloomy rainy weekday right now, but otherwise how has May been treating you? Summer Eve Slayer: Hi darling! Oh my goodness it’s suchContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Summer Eve Slayer”

Thursday (5.15.2025)

THURSDAY (5.15.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Hibiscus (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Eurovision Semifinals Viewing Party” (3pm);Lagoona Bloo & Rosé with Alaska (11pm) TOWN HALL: Trisha Yearwood (8pm) BOXERS HK:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.15.2025)”

On Point With: Lollygag

This clown will either turn your frown upside down, or into a gaping (sexy) scream. Get your ringside seats for Lollygag! Thotyssey: Lollygag, hello! Happy May! Are you looking forward to a Spring season of Drag Clownery? Lollygag: Hello hi hey! Happy May! I am I am looking forward to being in full clown faceContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lollygag”

Wednesday (5.14.2025)

WEDNESDAY (5.14.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) 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 HARDWARE: NYC Trivia League (7pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) BOXERS HK: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.14.2025)”

Tuesday (5.13.2025)

TUESDAY (5.13.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: “Eurovision Semifinals Viewing Party” feat. VJ OhRicky (3pm); Bingo feat. Marti Gould Cummings Chaka Khanvict (7pm);Jasmine RiceContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.13.2025)”

On Point With: Peter Cage

Let’s unlock the hidden truths within one of queer NYC’s kinkiest event hosts: Peter Cage! [Cover photo: @photoyagrapher for @naturalpursuitsmag] Thotyssey: Hi Peter! We’re in early May now, but let’s start with a chat about an event you co-hosted late last month: “Mx. Small Penis” at Rockbar. That must’ve been a very fun and fascinating evening! PeterContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Peter Cage”

Monday (5.12.2025)

MONDAY (5.12.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: The Skivvies (7pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.12.2025)”

On Point With: Onyx Ondyx

Representing the fabulousness of Philly drag and the most recent season of “Dragula,” spooky siren Onyx Ondyx returns to NYC this month for an epic, combustible showcase. [Cover photo: Joe Mac] Thotyssey: Hi Onyx, thanks so much for chatting today! How has the month of April been treating you so far? Onyx Ondyx: Busy boots!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Onyx Ondyx”