Author Archives: thotyssey

Tuesday (2.25.2025)

TUESDAY (2.25.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup Mercy Be  (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: “Z Happy Hour” (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.25.2025)”

On Point With: Jayde Mugler

The winner of “Drag Wars All Stars 8” cites an interesting drag inspiration, a surprising shaving incident and a tight nightlife family as keys to her success: meet Jayde Mugler! Thotyssey: Jayde, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today at the end of your busy weekend: Saturday night at Metropolitan in Brooklyn for Janelle No.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jayde Mugler”

Monday (3.24.2025)

MONDAY (3.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE VV BAR:”Musical Mischief” hosted by Erich W. Schleck (6pm) NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Adam Pascal, Nick Adams, LuxxContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.24.2025)”

Bar Babe of the Month: John at Pieces, Playhouse & Balcon

The tall, dashing and super friendly pourmaster can be found at three of the city’s major bars when he’s not on a TV set: John! Bar(s) that I work at: Pieces, Playhouse, & Balcon Salon How long I’ve worked there: since late July What are my shifts: Thursdays Balcon 2-9, Fridays Pieces 2-10, Saturdays PlayhouseContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: John at Pieces, Playhouse & Balcon”

Sunday (2.23.2025)

SUNDAY (2.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Harlem Sunday Funday” feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase Moxy Cillin (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.23.2025)”

Saturday (2.22.2025)

SATURDAY (2.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE TUMI: Brunch feat. Amanda Pörq & Moxy Cillin (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.22.2025)”

On Point With: Isaac Miss Isaac

With her roots in theater, Isaac Miss Isaac is currently turning it out on Brooklyn’s drag stages. Thotyssey: Isaac, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How’s February treating you so far? Isaac Miss Isaac: February has been a lot, both big and small. Like, drag life-wise it’s been good… been pretty busy at All Night Skate,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Isaac Miss Isaac”

Thursday (2.20.2025)

THURSDAY (2.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: “Queer Eye: The Fab Five” (8pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Amanda Pörq (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE IT’S HIM: Jarvis Derrell withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.20.2025)”

On Point With: Knox S.

Yes, MA’AM–stylist to the stars and veteran Brooklyn DJ Knox Sloop has an important anniversary coming up at the end of the month! Thotyssey: Knox, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How is February? Knox S.: Hey there, great to catch up! Whew, February has been kind of a whirlwind: preparing to celebrate six years ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Knox S.”

Wednesday (2.19.2025)

WEDNESDAY (2.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase  Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The MusicalContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.19.2025)”

Tuesday (2.18.2025)

TUESDAY (2.18.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: “Z Happy Hour” (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamaraContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.18.2025)”

On Point With: Breezy

From Mr. Fire Island Bear 2024 to potentially Mr. Bear International 2025, gogo dancer and burlesquer Breezy is also giving us a windfall of sexy programming this month. Thotyssey: Breezy, hello! Thanks for chatting today, happy mid-February already! Did you do anything for Valentines? Breezy: Hello! Yes, Valentines Day was wonderful. I participated in theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Breezy”

Monday (2.17.2025)

MONDAY (2.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Adam Pascal, Nick Adams, Luxx Noir London, Nick Laughlin & more (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.17.2025)”

Sunday (2.16.2025)

SUNDAY (2.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SOBRO GARDEN (BX): Brunch feat. Alicia Love & Lady Doll Heirs (3pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Harlem Sunday Funday” feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. MistyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.16.2025)”

Saturday (2.15.2025)

SATURDAY (2.15.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ISLA CAFE (BX): Brunch feat. Starr Lust, Stormi Von G & Daisy Hoa (2:30pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE TUMI: Brunch feat.ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.15.2025)”

Valentines Day (2.14.2025)

FRIDAY (2.14.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) DIVE 106: Drag Race / Blacc Cherry (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race / Amanda Pörq (8pm);Karaoke hosted by VictoriaContinueContinue reading “Valentines Day (2.14.2025)”

On Point With: Crystal Methyd

Known for colorful, creative and surreal looks as well as offbeat humor, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 12 (2020) finalist Crystal Methyd dishes on life after the “Race,” inside scoop on a current season star, the Grammys, her Missouri drag roots and her upcoming Spongebob show in Brooklyn! Thotyssey: Crystal, hello! Thanks for chatting with usContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Methyd”

Thursday (2.13.2025)

THURSDAY (2.13.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Foxy Belle Afriq, Abby Fantastic, Queerly Femmetastic, Sapphic Fire & Cashlee Banks (8pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin Amanda Pörq with Misty Mountains  (10:30pm) HELL’SContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.13.2025)”

On Point With: Blaque Fridae

In these dark days, we can all use a little Blaque Fridae in our lives; the Brooklyn queen is on the rise and slaying the game. [Cover photo: Voxigma Lo] Thotyssey: Blaque, hello! How is February treating you? Blaque Fridae: Hello! February is going good. The year is a bit looming, but going good. ThankContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blaque Fridae”