Like many of our city’s gorgeous bar men, there’s more to Will then meets the eye. Bar that I work at: Boxers HK How long I’ve worked there: Two years–and I also began with Boxers PHL, commuting to Philly weekly for the first four months it opened. What are my shifts: Friday Happy Hour fromContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Will at Boxers HK”
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Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNHAMILTON LODGE: Happy hour with guest host Ari Kiki TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeWEST END: C’Mon Wednesday with Brita Filter and Terra Hyman, followed by the debut of the Ultimate Drag Pageant hosted by Nedra Belle & Marti Gould Cummings CASTRO: CockboyzHELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Alaska’s Christmas is Gay debutsPOSH: Bootsie LeFarisHARDWARE: Paige Turner with Beverly Leslie Sills THERAPY: Monet X ChangeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”
On Point With: DJ 2Face
He just won the coveted Best DJ GLAM Award this past Sunday, and for good reason. Spinning parties and drag shows all over the city on nearly any given night, this gentle giant and bookworm is known for his hearty laugh, great rapport with his drag queens, and extraordinary professionalism. Get to know know theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ 2Face”
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNLIPS: Debut of Blackie O ’s holiday specialHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Roxy BrooksRITZ: 4-Year Anniversary of Gay College Tuesday THERAPY: HEBRO Happy Hour, followed by Sherry Vine and PeppermintINDUSTRY: Bad Drag Queen with Monet X ChangeCHELSEAJOYCE THEATRE: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a drag ballet troupe, begins their DecemberContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”
X-Rayed Sex: “Many Black Tops… So Many Non-Black Bottoms”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. Are you a non-black total bottom, but will only have sex with black males? Are youContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Many Black Tops… So Many Non-Black Bottoms””
On Point With: Mikhail Torich
[photo credit: Cody Rasmussen] Party people may know him as Manster’s house photographer Saturday nights at the Monster, but this Russian-born innovator is so much more than that. Having collaborated with well-known performers in New York nightlife, and even major stars like Crystal Waters, this man is a top-notch music video director and producer. One ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mikhail Torich”
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNWEST END: Viva la Bella-Lucion, a one-night only drag showcase hosted by Bella Noche and featuring several of the city’s top queens performing SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box spins a Z100 Jingle Ball afterpartyBEECHMAN: Paige Turner’s She Came Upon a Midnight Clear, followed by Latrice Royale, then theContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”
On Point With: Scarlet Envy
Besides being one of the most strikingly gorgeous humans in all of drag, this queen of Brooklyn, Manhattan and beyond also happens to be a fiercely intelligent and dynamic performer. And with new gigs all over town–pus an old favorite that’s soon to be resurrected–This Bitch is also Busy. Frankly, Miss Scarlet Envy, we allContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scarlet Envy”
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWN:TOWNHOUSE: Ugly Sweater Holiday party & Toy Drive, featuring soap star Van HansisALIBI: Shuga CainSUITE: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeHELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs, followed by PeppermintHARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Cherry Lemonade, followed by Shequida with guest Momo ShadeBEECHMAN: Debut of Paige Turner’s Christmas show, followed by debut of Patrice Royale’s “Why ItContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”
Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at POSH
There are a lot of hot guys who work at POSH in Hell’s Kitchen, but dancer and sales consultant Adam here just has a certain edge. Meet our new Bar Babe of the Week! Bar that I work at: POSH Bar & Lounge How long I’ve worked there: Started in 2008, just a fewContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at POSH”
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Hairspray viewing party, with Honey Davenport & Sapphira CristalTOWNHOUSE: Christmas PartyTOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeWEST END: C’Mon Wednesday is back with Brita Filter and Terra Hyman, followed by Nedra Belle’s final “Worship” before she starts hosting the pageant next weekHELL’S KITCHENPOSH: Bootsie LeFarisHARDWARE: Paige Turner THERAPY: Monet X Change & Pixie AventuraINDUSTRY: Sherry VineVSBU: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNLIPS: Debut of Blackie O ’s holiday specialHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Roxy BrooksRITZ: Ariana Grande giveaways at Gay College Tuesday THERAPY: Sherry Vine and Peppermint INDUSTRY: Bad Drag Queen with Monet X ChangeCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz CrackerWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR: Zalika Parsons guest hosts BOOTS & SADDLE: Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace,ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”
On Point With: Madame Vivien V
If you think it’s a bad idea to let a drag queen play with fire… you’re probably right, as a rule. But this queen doesn’t go by the rules, and her amazing pyrotechnics–combined with her slinky freakshow aesthetic and Big Top showmanship–bring us an entertainer unlike anyone else in nightlife. Coming for you like aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Madame Vivien V”
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNLOFT 142: Kedwin Zapada’s birthdaySUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Debut of “Nasty Women” with Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Ali Ewoldt & Jenna Leigh Green HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour with Cacophony Daniels RITZ: Tina Burner with guest Honey Davenport INDUSTRY: DIVARISE: Peppermint performsCHELSEASID GOLD’S: Amber Martin with Viva DeConcini, Machine Dazzle & moreBARRACUDA: Monet X ChangeWESTContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”
On Point With: Steve Sidewalk
One of the scene’s best-known and most professional DJs, this entertainer has a long reputation of loving his audiences as much as he loves his work. And “work” is something he does constantly, and takes seriously. And despite his high profile, he remains unusually accessible to his fans: he even happily takes requests, which makesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Steve Sidewalk”
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious with Honey Davenport HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice, followed by Miz Cracker & Monet X Change RITZ: Latin Fever tea dance with DJ Eric AboboBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj followed by Courtney ActATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs, Scotty Em & gogo boy David LaCostiaTHERAPY: 2 Aces 4 Queens & A King (benefitContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks & guest Lauren Ordair, followed by SLAY SaturdaysBEECHMAN: Courtney Act, followed by Ginger MinjBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasRITZ: DJ’s Xavier & Bill ColemanATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks and DJ Brian RichardsFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of SpunkBOXERS HK: Cafe con CremaVSBU: Marti GouldContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night Picks”
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Steve Sidewalk spins Britney’s birthdayBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj, followed by Courtney Act, then Distorted KristmessBOXERS HK: SkinTight USA XMas partyRITZ: DJs Xavier & John MartoHARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris CHELSEATHE ALTMAN BUILDING: The Red Ball (fashion party/runway competition/AIDS benefit)URBAN STAGES: Winter Rhythms Holiday Drag Spectacular G LOUNGE: Hung FridaysEAGLEContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”
On Point With: Holly Dae
[photo credit: Davide Laffe] She’s the current showrunner of the celebrated drag revue Queen at Industry, and one of the most recognizable faces in nightlife today. A consummate professional and a hilarious and beloved entertainer, she hosts and performs all over the city (and the world), and she’s won more pageant titles than most queens couldContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Dae”
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWN:ALIBI: Shuga CainWEST END: The Haus of Mouth finale, with guest Florence D’Lee HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour, followed by Peppermint BEECHMAN: Debut of “ Dashing Through the Divas” with Courtney Act HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Jan Sport, followed by Shequida with guest Kareem McJagger.BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Ga(y)me Night with Holly Box-SpringsContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”
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