This Upstate Girl will be rocking the Downtown World this weekend with her Stonewall Invasion… and big things are definitely on the horizon for Gigi Cutina! Thotyssey: Gigi, hello! Thanks for chatting, and Happy Birthday! How did you celebrate? Gigi Cutina: Hey Jim, thank you! I celebrated by finishing up my outfits for my InvasionContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gigi Cutina”
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St. Patrick’s Day (3.17.2017)
UPTOWNCASTRO: 3rd Year Anniversary of S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)WEST END: St. Patty’s Day Slutty Underwear Party (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by The Haus of Aja (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)BEECHMAN: Premiere of Cynthia Lee Fontaine: More Intimite Cucu Confessions (7pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJsContinueContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day (3.17.2017)”
On Point With: Tym Moss
This actor, singer/songwriter, broadcaster and activist has been giving us the play-by-play on the red carpet for events in nightlife and beyond for some time now, while chatting it up with talent both new and uber-famous on his radio show “Artists Exposed.” Having recently wrapped up a major new film, he talks to Thotyssey aboutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tym Moss”
Thursday (3.16.2017)
UPTOWN:WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Cherry Lemonade’s birthday show (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Sapphira Cristal (7pm);ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.16.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Ben at Macri Park
You haven’t done Brooklyn proper until you’ve gotten SERVED by the darling of Macri, Ben! Bar that I work at: Macri Park How long I’ve worked there: I’ve worked for the company for a few years now, but specifically at Macri, since summer ‘16. What are my shifts: I switch off every other Sunday nightContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Ben at Macri Park”
Wednesday (3.15.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: LGBT Happy hour (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman with Misty Mountains (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Miss Richfield 1981: 2020 Vision (7pm); The Legend of Yma Sumac starring Scarlet Envy (9:30pm)NEW WORLD STAGES: The Vicky BoofontContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.15.2017)”
On Point With: Godiva Romance
This Kansas born queen has gone over the rainbow into NYC nightlife realness, slaying competitions, pageants and guest spots in nearly every venue. And prepare yourself for her very own Stonewall Invasion at the end of the month. Life may be a box of chocolates, but there is only one Godiva Romance! Thotyssey: Hi Godiva! How’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Godiva Romance”
Tuesday (3.14.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)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 KITCHENTONIC BAR: SHOW CANCELLEDBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: SHOW CANCELLED (10pm)RITZ: Yuhua Hamasaki guest hosts Gay College Tuesday (11pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (11pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.14.2017)”
On Point With: DJ Johnny Dynell
[Photo by Alex Colby] It’s impossible to discuss the history of NYC Nightlife without considerable mention of this prolific musician, whose recordings have cemented themselves into the foundation of all dance music. As a club DJ, he has spun in basically every legendary spot the city has boasted since the 1980s, and he’s partiedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Johnny Dynell”
Monday (3.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Matilda cast members Phillip Spaeth, Lesli Margherita & Travis Waldschmidt (10pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Kaleigh Cronin (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones & Skyla Versai (10pm)RISE: Sherry Vine guest hosts tonight (11pm)INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.13.2017)”
RePoint: Sutton Lee Seymour
It’s been just about a year since we last interviewed this glamorous, globe-trotting gown clown, who is once again ready to return to NYC with a hilarious stage show. The time has come for Thotyssey to fall into the new Season of Sutton Lee Seymour! Thotyssey: Sutton, hello! Where in the world are you right now, andContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Sutton Lee Seymour”
Sunday (3.12.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: “Love Age Sundays” with DJ Brian Richards & door queen Markus Kelle (4-11pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & guest co-host Terra Hyman (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings with Becky Filer & Kady Velvet (11ish)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em host “Truth or Dare,”ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.12.2017)”
Saturday (3.11.2017)
UPTOWNTHE TRIAD: Pam Ann: I Don’t Speak Economy (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO:DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENMARIOTT MARQUIS: Night of 1000 Gowns annual gala fundraiser from the Imerpial Court of New York, featuring A-kist celebrities (6pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change hosts Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James,ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.11.2017)”
Friday (3.10.2017)
UPTOWNTHE TRIAD: #TransAtlanticDame starring Charlie Hides, with guest Alexis Michelle (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENINDUSTRY: Imperial Court of NY fundraiser & show (6pm)HARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by The Haus of Aja (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box (9pm)BEECHMAN: ContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.10.2017)”
Thursday (3.9.2017)
UPTOWN:WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Whendy Whaxwood with Hibiscus (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Marti Gould CummingsContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.9.2017)”
On Point With: Zeta Jones
She cleaned up at Shequida’s “Drag Wars,” and now she’s slaying Miss Barracuda. Makeup artist and stylist Markey Ricciardi is one of the newest fierce queens to slay the nightlife of NYC… you know her better as Miss Zeta Jones! Thotyssey: Zeta, hello! So, okay, I must start with: did you see your namesake Catherine Zeta-Jones’ cameoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zeta Jones”
Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at Boots & Saddle
Filipino singer turned bar star of Boots & Saddle, Michael Cruz’s two worlds are about to collide as he adds a karaoke hosting gig to his shifts! Bar that I work at: Boots and Saddle How long I’ve worked there: Two fabulous years and counting. What are my shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. What makesContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at Boots & Saddle”
Wednesday (3.8.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport and Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman with Bella Lemay; The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENNEW WORLD STAGES: The Vicky Boofont Show with guest Alexis Michelle (8pm)POSH: DJ John Marto (9pm)VSBU:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.8.2017)”
On Point With: JanSport
Gifted vocalist and aspiring Broadway star Charlie Mantione stumbled into a pretty extraordinary niche just a short while ago, having established himself as an uncanny drag impersonator of reality TV matriarch Kris Jenner. Now as Jan Sport, she is kageling her place all over NYC nightlife royalty, with a weekly show about to debut, asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: JanSport”
Tuesday (3.7.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)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 KITCHENTONIC BAR: “Gayme Night” with Gilda Wabbit & Gina Tonic (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: Rising Star 3 (10pm)RITZ: Yuhua Hamasaki guest hostsContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.7.2017)”
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