Born in Race Track Country and delivered to our doorstep like a sugary pastry filled with live vampire bats, this hilarious queen has become the ticket here in NYC… whether she’s haunting the halls of Blood Manor, or tearing shit up at the Ritz with the ladies of TURN(t), or getting her runway on withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sherry Pie”
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Monday (2.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: An open bar happy hour celebrating International Condom Day (6pm); Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Mary Testa (10pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Kyli Rae (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones & guest host BlackieContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.13.2017)”
On Point With: MoMo Shade
Fun and freaky Brooklyn drag collective the Haus of Aja broke through 2016 in a major way, and 2017 looks to be even bigger and better. With their namesake mamma heading to Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and a growing list of gigs all over town, the Haus’ foundation is set. This fierce founding memberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: MoMo Shade”
Sunday (2.12.2017)
UPTOWNFARAFINA: Vivacious with Lady Jasmin (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: Premiere of Mazur & Gagnon’s “Love Age Sundays” weekly day party, featuring DJ Brian Richards with door queen Markus Kelle (4-11pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm)BOXERS HK: Super Bowl (6pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); MizContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.12.2017)”
Saturday (2.11.2017)
UPTOWNBAR THALIA @ SYMPHONY SPACE: Ruby Powers returns with a new cabaret showcase, with several guests including Gina Tonic (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Darylin La Fontaine hosts the Red Affair V-Day Weekend bash (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Miz Cracker guest hosts Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.11.2017)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.11-12.2017)
Your guide to the weekend’s gayest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO: Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerSUNDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea)LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiDON’T TELL MAMA (HK): Broadway Boozy BrunchELMO (Chelsea)L&W OYSTER CO: Debut of Beverly Leslie Sills & Gina Tonic’s new weekly drag brunchHIGHLINE BALLROOM (Chelsea):ContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.11-12.2017)”
Friday (2.10.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)THE TRIAD: The Return of Bad Apple Boylesque (9:30pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)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)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Ricardo & Chris Ryan (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: DJ Honey Davenport with menContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.10.2017)”
On Point With: DJ Tikka Masala
A fierce feminist, gifted musician and popular DJ, this India-born triple-threat is at home on a lit dancefloor, alone in a quiet studio, or performing for a White House gala event. With lots of exciting gigs and projects coming up, now is the time to spice up your life with DJ Tikka Masala! Thotyssey: HiContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Tikka Masala”
Thursday (2.9.2017)
Note: Due to tonight’s snowstorm, event times may be subject to change or cancellation, and venues might close. Check social media for last minute confirmation!UPTOWN:WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Debut of Whendy Whaxwood’s new monthly show “House of Whax” (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)710 WEST: “Come Up,” a Socialites urban party (10pm)L. VIOLETContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.9.2017)”
Bar Babe of the Week: Jose at Vale Todo (Topps Lounge)
The Vale Todo brand takes over Topps Lounge in Union City every Saturday night, one of New Jersey’s hottest queer Latin dance and drag parties. Among the weekly family there: Bartender hottie Jose! Bar that I work at: Vale Todo Nights in Union City, NJ. How long I’ve worked there: Three and a half years.ContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Jose at Vale Todo (Topps Lounge)”
Wednesday (2.8.2017)
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: 3rd Anniversary of the venue, with Brita Filter & Terra Hyman; The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Jackie Cox (10:30pm)THERAPY:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.8.2017)”
On Point With: Casey Caldwell
This hot young designer’s colorful, surreal and fabulous looks have been keeping Brooklyn’s nightlife angels and demons fierce for awhile now. And with a Fashion Week afterparty coming up this weekend showcasing his pieces, it’s finally time for you to get on board and get into Casey Caldwell! Thotyssey: Hi Casey, thanks for talking to us!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Casey Caldwell”
Tuesday (2.8.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (9pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura’s new weekly showContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.8.2017)”
On Point With: Angel Elektra
Living proof that true love can prevail in nightlife, this queen has been with her husband and fellow performer Shay D’Pines for twenty years! She’s been a welcomed presence in the pageant and Fire Island scenes, and has recently mended fences with her drag mom, beloved Cherry Grove entertainer Lavinia Draper. And now, she andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angel Elektra”
Monday (2.6.2017)
UPTOWNWEST END: Production of Wasted, a parody of Wicked with a large cast including Whendy Whaxwood (8pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Beth Malone (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Peter Gregus (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones (10pm)RISE: Peppermint’sContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.6.2017)”
Super Bowl Sunday (2.5.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Super Bowl (6pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Jada Valenciaga & DJ 2Face (4pm); Paige Turner (10pm)FUSION HK: Ritzy Bitz (5pm)BOXERS HK: Super Bowl (6pm)RITZ: “Gaga Bowl” viewing party with Alexis Michelle & DJ Steve Sidewalk (6pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); Bootsie LeFaris (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Super Bowl Sunday (2.5.2017)”
Saturday (2.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Roxy Brooks returns to Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournemant (7pm), Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted Divas (8pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: HollyContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.4.2017)”
On Point With: Cherry Lemonade
This candid and delightfully articulate Maine-born queen has survived the trappings of Reality TV fame and the loss of all her possessions in a housefire to become one of NYC’s most exciting nightlife stars. While she sings and paints her way into our hearts, we happily take a big sip of Cherry Lemonade! Thotyssey: HiContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cherry Lemonade”
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.4-5.2017)
Your guide to the weekend’s gayest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO: Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerSUNDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea)LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiDON’T TELL MAMA (HK) : Broadway Boozy BrunchELMO (Chelsea)HIGHLINE BALLROOM (Chelsea): Voss Events Drag BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerLIPS (UES): Broadway Brunch withContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (2.4-5.2017)”
Friday (2.3.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling (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: Debut of Jinkx Monsoon Sings Everything (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box & Chris Ryan (9pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)RISE: DJ SteveContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.3.2017)”
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