SATURDAY (11.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Skye Walker and / or Black Widow andContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.22.2025)”
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Friday (11.21.2025)
FRIDAY (11.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: “Voss Events: Santa’s Secret” (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.21.2025)”
Thursday (11.20.2025)
THURSDAY (11.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night hosted by Shane Cherry (6pm) SALESFORCE TOWER: “Empowerment Awards” hostedContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.20.2025)”
On Point With: Kay Gorgeous
A darling of Jersey drag, Kay Gorgeous is charming audiences everywhere, from theaters to pottery studios. Thotyssey: Hey, Kay! Thanks for chatting today! We’re entering peak autumn drag weather this week, lol… how are you enjoying it so far? Kay Gorgeous: I’m loving the fall drag! The weather is beautiful for drag. I get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kay Gorgeous”
Wednesday (11.19.2025)
WEDNESDAY (11.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Sarah McLachlan (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings withContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.19.2025)”
On Point With: Alexis Kmieck
Once associated with one of the world’s best known drag show / nightlife production brands, Alexis Kmieck has since cemented her own place in the scene with “Stoned.” [Cover photo: @briton.jpg / @pictureplastic] Thotyssey: Hello Alexis! How is autumn treating you so far? Alexis Kmieck: It’s been way too cold, but she’s been cute! Gay HalloweenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Kmieck”
Tuesday (11.18.2025)
TUESDAY (11.18.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) VERS: JacklynnContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.18.2025)”
On Point With: Jay Quack
Known for their bountiful assets, GLAM nominated gogo dancer Jay Quack is a Brooklyn phenom. Thotyssey: Jay hello! Thanks for chatting today! Are you preparing any sort of Thanksgiving plans? Jay Quack: Hey! Thank you for having me. This year I’m planning on staying in the city for Thanksgiving. I’ll probably have some sisters overContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jay Quack”
Monday (11.17.2025)
MONDAY (11.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) VERS: Trivia hosted by Christopher Metzger-Timson (7pm);Pianist AndreContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.17.2025)”
Sunday (11.16.2025)
SUNDAY (11.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX HAUS OF COLLECTIVES: Brunch feat. Amazonia Paparazzi with Crystal Marie Tyler (1pm, 2:45pm & 4:30pm) TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.16.2025)”
Saturday (11.15.2025)
SATURDAY (11.15.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Skye Walker and / or Black Widow and / or Izzy Uncut (noon &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.15.2025)”
Friday (11.14.2025)
FRIDAY (11.14.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TRIAD: Pam Ann (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: “Voss Events: Santa’s Secret” (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY: TriviaContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.14.2025)”
On Point With: No Promises
Trust us: the DJ of the Moment is No Promises! Thotyssey: Hi NP, thanks for chatting today! How is November treating you so far? No Promises: Not too bad; though I feel like time is moving fast. Wasn’t Halloween yesterday? OMG I hear you, lol. Now Christmas is right around the corner… are you fishingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: No Promises”
Thursday (11.13.2025)
THURSDAY (11.13.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque feat. Abby Fantastic, Vera Safire, Dominant Jeane, Sapphic Fire, Sweet Cinn & Cashlee Banks (8pm) UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.13.2025)”
On Point With: Tangelina HoLee
Jersey Girl, “Orange Kid” and Fresh Face of Drag hopeful Tangelina HoLee is a tangerine dream who’s not to be slept on. [Cover photo: David M.C. Strange] Thotyssey: Thanks for finding time to chat tonight, Tangelina! How are pageant preparations treating you? Tangelina HoLee: Hello! Of course my darling, thank you for the opportunity!Pageant prepContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tangelina HoLee”
Wednesday (11.12.2025)
WEDNESDAY (11.12.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);”Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings with Tony d’Alelio (10pm) RITZ: “NerdContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.12.2025)”
On Point With: Kraven Strange
Let’s get Bromantic with this Brooklyn based, live singing drag up-and-comer! [Cover photo: Andrew Bisdale] Thotyssey: Hi Kraven! It already feels like ancient history, but I was curious how your Halloween went… you look like the sort that could pull off some creative, spooky looks. Kraven Strange: Hello! This Halloween was certainly one for theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kraven Strange”
Tuesday (11.11.2025)
TUESDAY (11.11.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) RED EYE:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.11.2025)”
Monday (11.10.2025)
MONDAY (11.10.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) MUSIC BOXContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.10.2025)”
On Point With: Emily McNamara
As her home venue reaches an important milestone, hostess and producer / multi-genre performer Emily McNamara reflects on nightlife, the gays, motherhood, sobriety and the karaoke songs that need to GO. [Cover photo: Justin Patterson] Thotyssey: Emily, hello! How was your Halloweekend? Emily McNamara: Hi! It was exhausting and so much fun! Glad to hearContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Emily McNamara”
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