Whether it’s painting, sculpting or performing, this Brooklyn queen with her signature tentacle braids is an artist we should all be watching, like, now. And a great place to start is Sasha Velour’s epic Nightgowns, returning to Brooklyn this week. Get high on Patti Spliff! Thotyssey: Hi Patti! So, we are getting well into October now,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Patti Spliff”
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Monday (10.9.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Kara Lindsay & Kyle Taylor Parker (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Justin Luke withContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.9.2017)”
Sunday (10.8.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (6pm); Jan Sport with Izzy Uncut (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings (11pm)POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Mortal Catfight: Adriana Trenta v. Golden Delicious (10pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm)RITZ: DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Touchdown Sundays (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (midnight)MIDTOWNROSEWOOD: ROUGH TRADE (8pm)MURRAY HILLLIPS: Superstar SundayContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.8.2017)”
Saturday (10.7.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Dina Delicious (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: Paige Turner: This Show isContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.7.2017)”
Friday (10.6.2017)
UPTOWNSCHOMBURG CENTER: 1st Fridays Masquerade Halloween Party (6pm)TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm) CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm) BEECHMAN: Paige Turner: This Show is Gay! (7pm);Twisted Sisterz: Sickening Superheroes & Villains (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.6.2017)”
On Point With: Fet Fet
[Photo: Zak Krevitt] This captivating night creature with club lewks for the gods is and EMT by day, on the path to a full medical doctorate. Thotyssey gets crazy with spirit clown Fet Fet! Thotyssey: Hey Fet Fet! How was On Top the other night? Fet Fet: Hi babe. Was so fun! A proper Bartsch outingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fet Fet”
Thursday (10.3.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: Cicatrix with Godiva Romance, Poppy & more (10pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint & Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Carmen Sidemi (8pm) HARDWARE: Will & Grace viewing party with Shuga Cain (9pm);Shequida with Skyla Versai (11:30pm) ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.3.2017)”
On Point With: Thee Suburbia
This Wicked Witch of the North (Wisconsin!) has swept down and taken over our fair city, casting her deadly spell on all of us. Behold her sorcery in Brooklyn and basically everywhere else, and read a page from the Urban Spell Book courtesy of Thee Suburbia! Thotyssey: Hey Suburbia, Happy October! So how was your BushwigContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Thee Suburbia”
Bar Babe of the Week: Katie at Metropolitan Bar
It’s one of Brooklyn’s favorite pourpersons and karaoke hosts, Metro Bar’s fabulous Katie! Bar that I work at: Metropolitan How long I’ve worked there: Five years What are my shifts: Sunday nights and random covers. Tuesday nights I host karaoke. What makes this bar great: good lighting! And diverse, friendly, and weird regulars. Best drinkContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Katie at Metropolitan Bar”
Wednesday (10.4.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); MisssHell with Carmen Sidemi (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)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: Paige Turner (10:30pm) THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Crystal Demure (11pm) INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine & SuttonContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.4.2017)”
On Point With: Charles Busch
A native-born playwright of considerable success both on and off Broadway, Charles Busch captured our hearts and funnybones with material that hearkened gently back to to a time when stories were told with a glamorous sheen and a heavy hand… yet their comedic appeal remain timeless. Soapy melodrama, hilariously earnest dialogue and fabulous fashions are hisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Charles Busch”
Tuesday (10.3.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)POSH: Gogo Tuesdays (10pm)RISE: “Rising Star 4″ singing competition (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hosted by Ritzy Bitz (10pm)RITZ: “Gay CollegeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.3.2017)”
Monday (10.2.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts 100th “Stage Fright” with Laura Bell Bundy (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Justin Luke (11pm) RISE: Honey Davenport (11pm) RITZ: Tina Burner with JasmineContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.2.2017)”
On Point With: Remy Germinario
Many of us know him best as the hilarious, singing RomperTwink from Paige Turner’s recent shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, but this young actor and comic has many characters (and voices!) up his sleeve. Thotyssey shines the spotlight on Remy Germinario! Thotyssey: Remy, hello! I was wondering if you watched the Will & Grace premiere onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Remy Germinario”
Sunday (10.1.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Jan Sport with Rosé (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Vanna Deux (11pm)DON’T TELL MAMA: Tym Moss (A)Live!! (8pm) POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Mortal Catfight: Adriana Trenta v. Magenta (10pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm)RITZ: DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: HollyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.1.2017)”
Saturday (9.30.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Paulina the Princess & Tiara Quistina Nirmala for Chengs’ 24th Anniversary (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema LatinContinueContinue reading “Saturday (9.30.2017)”
Friday (9.29.2017)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Benefit for Mexico & PR (7pm);S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)WEST END: “Freshmen 18+” with DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: Aja, MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones & DJ Ryan Skyy (9pm) BEECHMAN: Sutton Lee Seymour: CampContinueContinue reading “Friday (9.29.2017)”
On Point With: Qhrist With a Q
With otherworldly looks and a provocative stage presence, this Brooklyn performer (by way of the Bronx) is carving a fascinating niche into the scene with popular shows at Gold Sounds and elsewhere. Thotyssey throws questions ay Qhrist With a Q! Thotyssey: Qhrist, thanks for chatting! OMG, Bushwig! How was it? Qhrist With a Q: Bushwig wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Qhrist With a Q”
Thursday (9.28.2017)
UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)WEST END: “RUMBA!” Latin Dance party (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Gayme Night” with Carmen SidemiContinueContinue reading “Thursday (9.28.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy
Yas Queen! A HK institution: Therapy’s Bradley!Bar that I work at: Therapy BarHow long I’ve worked there: Only 3 months, but I have worked in Hell’s Kitchen nightlife for four years now.What are my shifts: Tuesday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 10pm-4am, Sunday 5pm-2am.What makes this bar great: Even before I started working at Therapy, I’ve always said they haveContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy”
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