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On Point With: Justin Valentine

Bartender, musical theater star, artist, nightlifer and more–Justin Carter-Van Pelt aka Justin Valentine is ready for new pursuits… but not before revisiting some old school horror. Thotyssey: Hello Justin, thanks for chatting! How has the summer been treating you so far? Justin Valentine: Hey hey! I’m at ‘Ty Tea,” so I’d say my summer hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Justin Valentine”

Monday (8.19.2021)

MONDAY (8.19.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) SONY HALL: “Leg Up on Life: Night of Life” hosted by Daniel Gold & Castrata feat. Catrina Lovelace, Inita D, Janae SaisQuoi, Olympia, ScarlettContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.19.2021)”

Sunday (8.18.2024)

SUNDAY (8.18.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LE CHEILE: Brunch feat. Elise Navy-Dad (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Harlem Sunday Funday: Black Pride” feat. DJs Frankie Paradise & Mary Mac (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: “Sizzle Sundays: Black Pride Weekend Garden Party” (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.18.2024)”

Saturday (8.17.2024)

SATURDAY (8.17.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies with Bianca Star (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHERATON TIMES SQUARE: FlameCon 2024 (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.17.2024)”

Friday (8.16.2024)

FRIDAY (8.16.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) ABSOLUTTO: “Black Pride: Celebration / Official Women’s Event” feat. DJs Craig Nice & Missy B (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN GREEN FIG @ YOTEL:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.16.2024)”

On Point With: Selena Surreal

An alum of Anchors Aweigh, Coney Island Sideshow & Disasterpiece Theater and who wields hooks and needles in her shows, this Dark Priestess of Purgatory is keeping Brooklyn hot for all the children throughout the rest of the summer and beyond: Selena Surreal! [Cover photo: Carson Stachura] Thotyssey: Hello Selena, thanks for chatting tonight! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Selena Surreal”

Thursday (8.15.2024)

THURSDAY (8.15.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Black Pride: Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Maxxx Tsunami (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Alex Cohen with Hanukah Lewinsky (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) 54 BELOW: Adam PascalContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.15.2024)”

On Point With: Spice Diamond

A South American born diva on the NYC come-up, Spice Diamond serves flavor and sparkle to all the starving children. [Cover photo: @smossophoto] Thotyssey: Hello Spice! You were just at 3 Dollar Bill helping a sister with her “Ultimate Diva” pageant package, right? I was helping my sister Coco Mayumo; she had a great packageContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Spice Diamond”

Wednesday (8.14.2024)

WEDNESDAY (8.14.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Venus Mystique (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & Anthony RappContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.14.2024)”

Tuesday (8.13.2024)

TUESDAY (8.13.2024) 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) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: All night happy hour (5pm) VV BAR: DJ Erik Elias (6pm) 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & AnthonyContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.13.2024)”

On Point With: DJ Missy B

A trailblazing DJ who emerged from a NYC neighborhood that was vital to the history of rap and hip hop, Missy Bolds aka DJ Missy B has become a fan favorite beatmaster for girls and boys alike in neighborhoods across the world. This week, she’s a star of New York Black Pride! Thotyssey: Hello, Missy!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Missy B”

Monday (8.12.2024)

MONDAY (8.12.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) GREEN ROOM 42: Zach Aaronson: Indulge Me (7pm) VERS: Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical MondayContinueContinue reading “Monday (8.12.2024)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Noah at Balcon

One of the newest Bar Babes at one of the newest bars: let’s go Noah! [Cover photo: Michael Ferren] Bar(s) that I work at: I’m currently rotating between Balcon Salon, Hardware, and Pieces How long I’ve worked there: This is actually my first month! I’m brand spanking new. What are my shifts: You can findContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Noah at Balcon”

Sunday (8.11.2024)

SUNDAY (8.11.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Harlem Sunday Funday” Pre-Black Pride feat. DJs Frankie Paradise & Andre Collins (5pm) TOOLBOX: Holly Wood (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (8.11.2024)”

Saturday (8.10.2024)

SATURDAY (8.10.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & JasmineContinueContinue reading “Saturday (8.10.2024)”

Friday (8.9.2024)

FRIDAY (8.9.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp (7pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Kennedie & Izzy Uncut (7pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & DJ MikeContinueContinue reading “Friday (8.9.2024)”

On Point With: DJ Dawson

You can find this prolific DJ bringing the beats everywhere from local bars and clubs to epic parties and festivals across the globe. The kiki is from night to dawn with Justin Dawson! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting today, DJ! You’ve had a busy summer so far, with a lot more to come! What’s been aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Dawson”

Thursday (8.8.2024)

THURSDAY (8.8.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque hosted by Stella Nova (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Amanda Pörq (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Alex Cohen withContinueContinue reading “Thursday (8.8.2024)”

Wednesday (8.7.2024)

WEDNESDAY (8.7.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Mo’Riah (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon – finale (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMESContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (8.7.2024)”

Tuesday (8.6.2024)

TUESDAY (8.6.2024) 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) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: All night happy hour (5pm) VV BAR: “Taco Tuesday” (6pm) 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & Anthony RappContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (8.6.2024)”