WEDNESDAY (5.6.2026) 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 PARIS THEATER: Screening of 9 to 5 (7pm) 54 BELOW: Melissa Manchester (7pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted byContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.6.2026)”
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Tuesday (5.5.2026)
TUESDAY (5.5.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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 Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (5.5.2026)”
On Point With: Paprika
Jersey bearded beauty Paprika is keeping it spicy this season. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hi Paprika, thanks for chatting today! How is May treating you? Paprika: Hey love, thank you so much for having me!! May’s been pretty great to me so far! Just been preparing for future shows I have, and competitions, whileContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paprika”
Monday (5.4.2026)
MONDAY (5.4.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN BARNES & NOBLE UWS: Jamie Lynn Sigler book signing (7pm) 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: Norma Tears: Still Crying? (7pm);Standup comedyContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.4.2026)”
On Point With: Nicki Giselle
This NYC born beauty queen is serving shows this Cinco de Mayo: Miss Nicki Giselle! Thotyssey: Nicki, hello! I know you have a very busy Day Job Existence, is there anything you wanna share about that? Nicki Giselle: Hello hello hello! Thank you for having me. Yes, I am currently working in sales for LaserAway.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicki Giselle”
So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!
So.Gay, a leading media brand for LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial consumers, is proud to announce the first ever SO.GAY PRIDE HOUSE – THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PRIDE PARTY IN THE WORLD, hosted in Brooklyn New York on June 3rd, 2026 from 7 – 10pm. Bringing together globally-renowned LGBTQ+ and ally talent across two stages, innovativeContinueContinue reading “So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!”
Sunday (5.3.2026)
SUNDAY (5.3.2026) 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 PARIS THEATER: Screening of 9 to 5 (11am) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-SpringsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.3.2026)”
Saturday (5.2.2026)
SATURDAY (5.1.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Karaoke feat. Phoebe Jeebies (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. Izzy Uncut andContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.2.2026)”
Friday (5.1.2026)
FRIDAY (5.1.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: Izzy Uncut & Venus Mystique (8pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & DJ Mike Borowski (10pm) BALCON: “OpenContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.1.2026)”
On Point With: Ben Wild
From major record store owner to in-demand DJ to Burning Man star, Ben Wild continues to ignite the world of nightlife and club music. Thotyssey: Ben, hello! So I see that on Saturday you were spinning at Mad Radio in Brooklyn, how did that go?Ben Wild: Mad Radio is honestly my favorite room to playContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ben Wild”
Thursday (4.30.2026)
THURSDAY (4.30.2026) 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 Pink Pancake (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.30.2026)”
Wednesday (4.29.2026)
WEDNESDAY (4.29.2026) 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) HARDWARE: Chelsea Piers (10pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, NickContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.29.2026)”
On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R
As summer approaches, Kristopher Schooner aka DJ KRIS TOPH3R has the soundtrack of the season for all the men, boys and beyond. Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting today! April is nearly in our rear view already, how did the month treat you? KRIS TOPH3R: I blinked and it’s already over! I’m so looking forwardContinueContinue reading “On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R”
Tuesday (4.28.2026)
TUESDAY (4.28.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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) RED EYE: Real Housewives / Kizha Carr &ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.28.2026)”
Monday (4.27.2026)
MONDAY (4.27.2026) 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 54 BELOW: “Sondheim Unplugged” starring Michelle Dowdy (7pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Lorna Luft (7pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & DianaContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.27.2026)”
On Point With: Ella Vader
From competitions to pageants to major benefits, this NYC-born queen is rising up, up, UP in the game: Ella Vader! Thotyssey: Ella, hello! Happy Last Few Days of April! How did the month treat you so far? Ella Vader: This month has been full of ups and downs… but it’s been treating me good, keepingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Vader”
Sunday (4.26.2026)
SUNDAY (4.26.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) UNDERBAR: “Trappy Hour: Sunday Service” feat. DJs Romblay & Brown Liquah (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGERContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.26.2026)”
Saturday (4.25.2026)
SATURDAY (4.25.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX EDGAR ALLAN POE COTTAGE: “The Fall of the House of Slam” feat. Sitanya Face & Nikkiesha McLeod (4pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.25.2026)”
Friday (4.24.2026)
FRIDAY (4.24.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: “A Court of Kings” drag D&D feat. Leopard Killa & Jo Goforth with XaddyContinueContinue reading “Friday (4.24.2026)”
On Point With: King Cameron
Detroit native Turned BK F-Boy / drag star on the rise: take a bow for King Cameron! Thotyssey: Cameron, hello! I hope April is treating you well? King Cameron: Yes, thank you so much! Can you tell us how long you’ve been a drag performer now, and how you might describe the type of kingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Cameron”
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