Author Archives: thotyssey

On Point With: Kenya Pleaser

One of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18’s most joy-inspiring cast members, South Carolinian superstar Kenya Pleaser is coming to NYC for an epic Pride Kick-off. [Cover photo: @studiovur] Thotyssey: Thanks so much for talking to us today, Kenya, and congrats on a great run on Drag Race! You handily won the hearts and attention ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kenya Pleaser”

Memorial Day (5.25.2026)

MONDAY (5.25.2026) 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 RITZ: Nia Maya & Diana Taylor (7pm);Pietra Parker with DJ Eric Abobo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness”ContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day (5.25.2026)”

On Point With: Bonnie Bonfiya

An emerging star of New York drag, Haitian born Bonnie Bonfiya is blazing towards Pride season with big gigs… and a potential new title! Thotyssey: Bonnie, hello! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! I understand you’re preparing for a gig at The Ritz as we speak…. how long it your Get Ready Time usually theseContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bonnie Bonfiya”

Sunday (5.24.2026)

SUNDAY (5.24.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. Boy Gorge & The Bronx Doll (noon) RISE: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.24.2026)”

Saturday (5.23.2026)

SATURDAY (5.23.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.23.2026)”

Friday (5.22.2026)

FRIDAY (5.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry with Essa Noche (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.22.2026)”

On Point With: Discord Addams

Strutting into our hearts and minds with big emo energy as only she could, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18 Floridian firecracker Discord Addams is now bringing her Demon Pope royalty to Brooklyn and beyond. [Cover photo: Paige Butler] Thotyssey: Discord, hello! Thanks for talking with us today! Whereabouts are you at this moment, and whatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Discord Addams”

Thursday (5.21.2026)

THURSDAY (5.21.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Amanda Pörq (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.21.2026)”

On Point With: Michael Cignarale

A DJ and producer known for co-running the Medusa brand party and record label as well as for incorporating operatic live vocals into original compositions, Michael Cignarale brings Sensible Shoes back to Brooklyn this week and prepares for Pride! Thotyssey: Michael, hello! thanks for chatting with us today! How is May treating you so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Cignarale”

Wednesday (5.20.2026)

WEDNESDAY (5.20.2026) 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 BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) RED EYE: “Stage Fright” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings feat.ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.20.2026)”

Tuesday (5.19.2026)

TUESDAY (5.19.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CAFE CARLYLE: Dina Martina (8:30pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (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: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry PoppinsContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.19.2026)”

On Point With: Mariquita

Our current reigning Queen of Cortelyou is a talented AFAB beauty with a celebrated drag mom and a slew of gigs to carry us into the summer season: Mariquita! [Cover photo: Soy Leche] Thotyssey: Hi Mariquita, happy May! We’re about half way through the month, how has it treated you so far? Mariquita: May hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mariquita”

Monday (5.18.2026)

MONDAY (5.18.2026) 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: “Vaccine-O-Licious 21” hosted by Stella D’oro & Busted feat. Egypt, Sabel Scities, JMV & Constance (7pm)StandupContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.18.2026)”

On Point With: Lydia B. Kollins

A fan favorite finalist of both “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17 and “All Stars” Season 10 thanks to her insanely creative runway looks, delightfully off-kilter humor, out of the box references and captivating lip synchs, Pittsburgh native Lydia Butthole Kollins is spreading the love towards a city near you this summer… including New York! [CoverContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lydia B. Kollins”

Sunday (5.17.2026)

SUNDAY (5.17.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX NAUMBURG BANDSHELL @ CENTRAL PARK: AIDS Walk 2026 (8am) TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) BEACON THEATRE: Michelle Buteau (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.17.2026)”

Saturday (5.16.2026)

SATURDAY (5.16.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX JAKE’S DILEMMA: Brunch feat. Lyra Vega & Robin Rose Quartz (12:30pm) TOOLBOX: Eurovision (2pm); Virgo Rising (9pm) TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas (7pm) BEACON THEATRE: Michelle Buteau (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) LAMBDAContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.16.2026)”

Friday (5.15.2026)

FRIDAY (5.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: BethContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.15.2026)”

On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl

Known for representing multimedia artistry, occasionally wild humor and fierce activism in their drag performances, Switch n’ Play’s Wo Chan aka The Illustrious Pearl is a shining orb of excellence this AAPI Month and beyond. [Cover photo: Mettie Owstrowski] Thotyssey: Pearl, hello and happy AAPI Heritage Month! Other than just being generally fabulous, are thereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl”

Thursday (5.14.2026)

THURSDAY (5.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin Bianca Star & Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Eurovision: Second SemifinalContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.14.2026)”