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On Point With: Bianca Leigh

A vital part of New York nightlife since the 90s, the gorgeous and legendary Jersey native Ms. Bianca Leigh has become a force to be reckoned with thanks to her diverse work in multiple projects: a current off-Broadway smash, a grounds breaking film that won its lead an Oscar, an indie drag comedy classic, anContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bianca Leigh”

Thursday (2.22.2024)

THURSDAY (2.22.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Jacklynn Hyde (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) RED EYE: Kennan Steiner (8pm);Marti Gould Cummings & Peachez with Chef AnneContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.22.2024)”

Wednesday (2.21.2024)

WEDNESDAY (2.21.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Lozano (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Tammy Spanx & Chaka Khanvict (7pm);Lagoona Bloo, Castrata & Essence (10pm) HUSH: Zavaleta & MissleidyContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (2.21.2024)”

On Point With: Moxy Cillin

A fun post-lockdown addition to NYC drag who’s a country girl at heart, Moxy Cillin is currently living the sweet life at Suite Bar! [Cover photo: FD Photo Studio NY] Thotyssey: Hi Moxy, thanks for chatting with us! How Is February treating you so far? Moxy Cillin: Why, hello Thotyssey! Thank you for chatting withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Moxy Cillin”

Tuesday (2.20.2024)

TUESDAY (2.20.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Aria Jae & Angelique Stevens (7pm);Pixie Aventura & Essa Noche (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli & Zavaleta (8pm);Jamie CD, DahliaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.20.2024)”

Monday (2.19.2024)

MONDAY (2.19.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE EDISON BALLROOM: “NYC Gay Men’s Chorus: Harmony” hosted by Telly Leung (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) BOXERS HK: Victoria Williams (8pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.19.2024)”

Podcast: Alexis Michelle on Jockstrap Dresses, Dragnificent & Joe’s Pub

Freddie’s last ep! His and Jim’s final opening convo covers Valentines Day, the Usher halftime show, Super Bowl commercials and Beyonce’s country moment. Then it’s time to chat with New York’s iconic musical theater queen and Drag Race & Dragnificent alum Alexis Michelle, fresh off a gig with the American Pops Orchestra! Ms. Michelle discusses the latest Broadway newsContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Alexis Michelle on Jockstrap Dresses, Dragnificent & Joe’s Pub”

Sunday (2.18.2024)

SUNDAY (2.18.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: “Repair the Queen” competition hosted by Heidi N. Dix (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LAContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.18.2024)”

Saturday (2.17.2024)

SATURDAY (2.17.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Heidi N. Dix (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones & Jasmine RiceContinueContinue reading “Saturday (2.17.2024)”

Friday (2.16.2024)

FRIDAY (2.16.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas (7pm) 181 CABRINI: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Marti Gould Cummings & Janae SaisQuoi with Salina EsTitties (8pm) DIVE 106: Drag Race / Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm);JanaeContinueContinue reading “Friday (2.16.2024)”

On Point With: Alex Cohen

A stage performer who broke into nightlife via The Q, Alex Cohen is currently a DJ on the rise! [Photo: Jeff Eason] Thotyssey: Hi Alex, great to catch up! Alex Cohen: Hey hey! I’m so excited to be chatting with you! Let’s start with: Renaissance: Act II! How are you liking the new songs… andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alex Cohen”

Thursday (2.15.2024)

THURSDAY (2.15.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Scarlett D. Von’Du, Bianca Star & Amanda Pörq (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) RITZ: Lanyé Armön & Octavia AnyaeContinueContinue reading “Thursday (2.15.2024)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Jamison at Pieces

Serving cocktails and otter-eroticism at Pieces throughout the week: Jamison! Bar(s) that I work at: Pieces, Playhouse, Hardware, and Balcon. But always Pieces unless I pick up at one of our sister bars! How long I’ve worked there: 2 and a half years What are my shifts: Tuesday-Friday starting at 6pm What makes this barContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Jamison at Pieces”

Valentines Day (2.14.2024)

WEDNESDAY (2.14.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Lozano (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RED EYE: “ThotLight” podcast live taping hostedContinueContinue reading “Valentines Day (2.14.2024)”

On Point With: DiDi Opulence

The divine beauty of drag star DiDi Opulence must be beheld to be believed! [Cover photo: Trey Allen] Thotyssey: Hi DiDi, thanks for chatting with us today! How are you enjoying this weirdly pleasant February weekend? DiDi Opulence: Girl, it’s been an interesting start of the year. Overall I’m doing pretty well… I’m just maintainingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DiDi Opulence”

Tuesday (2.13.2024)

TUESDAY (2.13.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Aria Jae & Angelique Stevens (7pm);Pixie Aventura & Essa Noche (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli & Zavaleta (8pm);Jamie CD, DahliaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (2.13.2024)”

On Point With: Maxx Love

A recent “BitchFest” champion, Maxx Love mixes up the scene with dark, driving and dramatic ingredients while championing sex work and sobriety. [Cover photo: AJ Jordan] Thotyssey: Hi Maxx, thanks for chatting today! How’s your February so far? Maxx Love: Hi, hello! It’s going good. It’s definitely been a harder month for shows and work,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxx Love”

Monday (2.12.2024)

MONDAY (2.12.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: TBA 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: Ginger Minj & Gidget Galore: The Broads Way (7pm) BOXERS HK: Victoria Williams (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.12.2024)”

Podcast: Tammy Spanx is the Queen of Fire, Kona & Manhattan Islands

Our hosts reunite to discuss the major topics of this past week’s news cycle: Drake’s flaccid serpent and Taylor’s assault of Celine. Then it’s time to play with one NYC’s most treasured comedy queens, Tammy Spanx! She discusses her rise in the local drag scene, her long residencies in Fire Island and Hawaii, the tonsContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Tammy Spanx is the Queen of Fire, Kona & Manhattan Islands”

Sunday (2.11.2024)

SUNDAY (2.11.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) CARLA: Brunch feat. Chara Confusion with Sheneeda Dickson, Lucie Screws, Toxic Shock & Diosa AuroraContinueContinue reading “Sunday (2.11.2024)”