This petite country gal turned big city broad is known in NYC nightlife for her charming squeak, winning smile and super-femme looks. But she’s actually more of a fully realized character than merely a heightened version of herself in the way that most drag personas are. Learning to live with tragic loss has only madeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Flippe Kikee”
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Tuesday (6.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Broadway Lights with Markys (8pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm)BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)FEINSTEINS: Alexis Michelle: It TakesContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.13.2017)”
On Point With: DJ Lorant
Catch this Woof!-worthy mix master spinning the weekly underwear party at Rockbar, the ground zero of fetish fare Folsom Street East, and a major Pride party in Brooklyn this month. We love DJ Lorant! Thotyssey: Hey Lorant! You just had a late night spinning with the Carry Nation for their last show of the season at GoodContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Lorant”
Monday (6.12.2017)
UPTOWNWEST END: Jada Valenciaga stars in a Gender Bended rendition of Rent (8pm)TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Saycon Sengbloh & Christopher Hanke (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour hosts a Broadway Bares benefit (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with Lexie Dorsett SharpContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.12.2017)”
X-Rayed Sex: “PRIDE-filled Sex Party/Backroom Rules”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. With June being Gay Pride Month, sex parties/backrooms are sure to be filled with those celebrating. So I thought this would be a good time to remind–and for some, enlighten–to some of my rules of sex party etiquette that show not justContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “PRIDE-filled Sex Party/Backroom Rules””
Sunday (6.11.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); Tonys Viewing Party (8pm)WEST END: Tonys Viewing Party hosted by Golden Delicious (7pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ 2Face (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Shuga Cain (6pm); Tonys Viewing Party with Miz Cracker, Monet X Change & Marti Gould Cummings (8pm)THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) LOVAGE: Rafferty & Welden “Griffin Rooftop” with DJ Vito Fun (8pm)VSBU:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (6.11.2017)”
On Point With: Zenobia
This year’s Brooklyn Nightlife Award winner for Best Scene Kid is a rising star in this town, giving us fierce looks and numbers while teaching a little social justice to the children in the process. It’s the BK-born Zenobia! Thotyssey: Zenobia, hello and congrats on your BNA win for Scene Kid! Is this your firstContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zenobia”
Saturday (6.10.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); DJ Request Dance Party (6pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)CASTRO: DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: TBA (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (7pm), Cafe con Crema LatinContinueContinue reading “Saturday (6.10.2017)”
On Point With: Josh Schonewolf
Philly’s all-star foodie-turned-Bearlesque founder is no stranger to our city, and this summer he’s about to land a permanent residency here. Josh Schonewolf Bears it all for Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Greetings from NYC, Josh, and thanks for talking to us! Philly Pride is coming up real soon. Any plans? Josh Schonewolf: I do have some plans! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Josh Schonewolf”
Friday (6.9.2017)
Before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Miz Cracker & Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee starring Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and guests FiFi DuBois & Chelsea Piers (10pm) VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJ Steve Paul (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box & ChrisContinueContinue reading “Friday (6.9.2017)”
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 12
The show starts at 8pm!UPTOWNSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Heather WoodWEST END: Shuga Cain HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Dahlia Sin and Kandy Muse. INDUSTRY: Miz CrackerMR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict POSH: no hostRISE: Paige Turner RITZ: Chelsea Piers THERAPY: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Carmen Sidemi VSBU: Nedra Belle CHELSEA ACE HOTEL: Brita Filter & TerraContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 12”
Thursday (6.8.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXSUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: Whendy Whaxwood with Bella Noche (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: Chris Harder: #BigBrightStar (7pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms & Shuga Cain; Miz Cracker with Jan Sport (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Truth or Bare with Holly Box-Springs (8pm)BOXERS HK: Game NightContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.8.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Dez at Nowhere
When you find yourself in the middle of Nowhere, Dez has got you! Bar that I work at: Nowhere Bar How long I’ve worked there: Approximately 14 years What are my shifts: Tuesday and Thursday evenings What makes this bar great: the people I work with, as well as the customers.. It’s simply a pleasurableContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Dez at Nowhere”
Wednesday (6.7.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman with Allegra Spread (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Sutton Lee Seymour: Fame-ish (7pm)VSBU: Karaoke contest with Ally Ganza (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Whendy Whaxwood (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (11pm)RISE: Andora, Aquaria & Brenda Dharling (11pm) THERAPY: Monet XContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.7.2017)”
On Point With: Daniel Nardicio
Entrepreneur, event producer, actor, opera singer, host, innkeeper, club promoter, Levi Johnston’s Ass Whisperer–this outspoken and fascinating Renaissance Man has done it all and lived to tell about it. From the wings of Carnegie Hall, to the partitioned-off lust caves of the Ice Palace, to the offices of Playgirl Magazine, to a cross-country bus filledContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Nardicio”
Tuesday (6.6.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Broadway Lights with Markys (8pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm) THERAPY: Tina Burner (11pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos MitosContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.6.2017)”
On Point With: Golden Delicious
Her drag name isn’t just a bit of cutesy randomness… gurl was raised on an orchard! And from the apple farm to the Big Apple, this Broadway-inspired queen has quickly won a coveted pageant crown, a monthly gig, and the respect of many of nightlife’s greatest performers. She’s hosting a Tonys party this weekend, butContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Golden Delicious”
Monday (6.5.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)THERAPY: “Broadway Bares Invasion” hosted by Paige Turner (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with John Wascavage (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)RISE: Peppermint (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with Rony G (11pm)RITZ: Tina Burner (midnight)MURRAY HILLUNCLE CHARLIE’S: Brent McGee at the piano (8pm)CHELSEASID GOLD’S: The Amber Zone feat.ContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.5.2017)”
Sunday (6.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); Silver Screen Sundays (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Michael Borowski (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice LaBeija (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm)THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry & Nedra Belle (9pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (10:30pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm) INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (midnight) MURRAYContinueContinue reading “Sunday (6.4.2017)”
Saturday (6.3.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); DJ Request Dance Party (6pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)CASTRO: DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (7pm), Cafe conContinueContinue reading “Saturday (6.3.2017)”
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