THURSDAY (1.22.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starringContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.22.2026)”
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On Point With: Aurora Van Wales
The Queen Mother of Asbury Park Aurora Van Wales stars in in a very special show this weekend. Thotyssey: Hello Aurora, thanks for chatting with us today! How has January been treating you so far?Aurora Van Wales: Good afternoon! Well, the New Year has started off very well. I’m truly blessed to see this NewContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aurora Van Wales”
Wednesday (1.21.2026)
WEDNESDAY (1.21.2026) 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 LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring Julie Halson, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen (7pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.21.2026)”
Tuesday (1.20.2026)
TUESDAY (1.20.2026) 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) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring JulieContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.20.2026)”
Monday (1.19.2026)
MONDAY (1.19.2026) 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 LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring Julie Halson, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman & Anika Larsen (7pm) ATLASContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.19.2026)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Carlo at The Rosemont
This Mexican-born prolific artist is also NYC nightlife royalty: floor manager and bartender The Rosemont, and Mr. Ruby Roo! [Cover photo: Photochase] Bars that I work at: The Rosemont How love I’ve worked here: 6 years What are my shifts: Thursday nights for “Chudai” hosted by Vena Cava, Friday night and Saturday nights What makesContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Carlo at The Rosemont”
Sunday (1.18.2026)
SUNDAY (1.18.2026) 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) RISE: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Kamilla Kockman (noon & 2:30pm); DJs Steve Sidewalk & PaulContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.18.2026)”
Saturday (1.17.2026)
SATURDAY (1.17.2026) 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. Izzy Uncut and / or Skye Walker and / orContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.17.2026)”
Friday (1.16.2026)
FRIDAY (1.16.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm) HAMILTON HALL: Drag Race / Vivacious (8pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm) DIVE 106: Drag Race / Blacc Cherry with Bea Effay (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.16.2026)”
On Point With: Bones
The gothic beauty and Lana Del Rey enthusiast that is Bones just won “Drag Race UK” Season 7, and this weekend she’s headed to our fair shores to spread her glamorous shadows across our drag stages! Thotyssey: Bones, hello! First off, congrats on your Drag Race UK Season 7 win! Are you displaying your crownContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bones”
Thursday (1.15.2026)
THURSDAY (1.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Bianca Star (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding DorothyContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.15.2026)”
On Point With: Plumpiana
Exploding onto the scene as a comedy content creator, Plumpiana has evolved into a prolific rapper and now singer… and is a vital champion of NYC’s indie music scene. Thotyssey: Plumpiana, hello! How is 2026 treating you so far?Plumpiana: 2026 it’s looking bright. I have two shows coming up: one’s January 17 this Saturday, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Plumpiana”
Wednesday (1.14.2026)
WEDNESDAY (1.14.2026) 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 LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Finding Dorothy Parker starring Julie Halson, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen (7pm) REDContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (1.14.2026)”
On Point With: Chaotic
An executive producer of one of the most popular reality shows in recent memory and longtime prolific New York nightlifer, James Barker aka DJ Chaotic returns to his popping party “Poppers” this week. [Cover photo: David Arenas] Thotyssey: DJ Chaotic, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is 2026 treating you so far? Chaotic:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chaotic”
Tuesday (1.13.2026)
TUESDAY (1.13.2026) 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) 54 BELOW: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp (7pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (1.13.2026)”
On Point With: Franchesca LaRose
Puerto Rican born and Jersey raised, drag pageant beauty Franchesca LaRose returns to Paradise this week! [Cover photo: Leela Candela] Thotyssey: Franchesca, hello! How is 2026 treating you so far? Franchesca LaRose: My 2026 is been good, thank you or asking! Do you have any big hopes or goals for your drag year? I wantContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Franchesca LaRose”
Monday (1.12.2026)
MONDAY (1.12.2026) 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: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp (7pm) RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);”Comic Cabaret” hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.12.2026)”
Sunday (1.11.2026)
SUNDAY (1.11.2026) 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) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (noon & 2:30pm); DJs Steve Sidewalk & Paul Leasure (5pm);ChickyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.11.2026)”
Saturday (1.10.2026)
SATURDAY (1.10.2026) 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. Izzy Uncut and / or Skye Walker and / orContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.10.2026)”
Friday (1.9.2026)
FRIDAY (1.9.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm) HAMILTON HALL: Drag Race / Vivacious (8pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Drag RaceContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.9.2026)”
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