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Friday (7.21.2023)

FRIDAY (7.21.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);Janae SaisQuoi Holly Wood & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Max (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN MARRIOTT MARQUIS: “BroadwayCon” (9am) THE DICKENS: DragContinueContinue reading “Friday (7.21.2023)”

Thursday (7.20.2023)

THURSDAY (7.20.2023) 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: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FRANKIE’S PUB: Muscles Monty, Richard & Senerio with Thee Suburbia (8pm);DJ Mary Mac (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm) HARDWARE: Lexington Banks &ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (7.20.2023)”

Wednesday (7.19.2023)

WEDNESDAY (7.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. BRONX / UPTOWN NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Svetlana Stoli with Juicy Liu & SapphireContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (7.19.2023)”

On Point With: Lady Doll Heirs

Get your doll heirs out for the Lady who’s been slaying the competition circuit and is now making her way as a featured queen: Lady Doll Heirs! [Cover photo: LØ / ZO Photo] Thotyssey: Hello Lady, happy summer! Actually, here’s a good first question: what do your sisters call you for short? Lady? Doll? LadyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Doll Heirs”

Tuesday (7.18.2023)

TUESDAY (7.11.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Chelsea Piers (6:30pm);”Stage Fright” feat. Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky nameContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (7.18.2023)”

On Point With: Amanda Tori Meating

A very new queen on the scene that big things are no doubt in store for: Amanda Tori Meating! [Cover photo: Bohenne Arreaux / YUQ Studios] Thotyssey: Hello Amanda! How was your summer… and are you presently in New York? Amanda Tori Meating: Thanks for having me! I’ve had a great summer, and yes IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Tori Meating”

Monday (7.17.2023)

MONDAY (7.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness”ContinueContinue reading “Monday (7.17.2023)”

Podcast: Help! Robert Garcia is a Renaissance BoyGirl!

Freddie’s catches up with Jim on a recent trip and his increasing DJ presence in NYC. Also, Threads is taking over our lives. And then it’s time to speak to an amazing singer, cosmetics mogul, nightlife host and reality TV Star Robert Garcia! She tells us about her origins in music and nightlife, meeting bestieContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Help! Robert Garcia is a Renaissance BoyGirl!”

Sunday (7.16.2023)

SUNDAY (7.16.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX W103RD ST (BTWN BROADWAY & WEST END): “A Celebration of International Drag Day” hosted by Gina Tonic & Trash Ketchum feat. Anne J Tifah, Peach Bellini, Oliver Herface, Bella Noche, Damien Demise, Ann Arky, Lyra Vega, Nouveau Richie, GingerContinueContinue reading “Sunday (7.16.2023)”

Saturday (7.15.2023)

SATURDAY (7.15.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX CROTONA PARK: “Bronx Pride Festival & Health Fair” hosted by Appolonia Cruz, Lady Clover Honey, Tym Moss, Wendy Stuart Kaplan & Laura Martinez (11am) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’SContinueContinue reading “Saturday (7.15.2023)”

Friday (7.14.2023)

FRIDAY (7.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE DICKENS: Drag Race / Adriana Trenta (8pm);DJs Nicky BoomContinueContinue reading “Friday (7.14.2023)”

On Point With: Vicky Vee

A new Manhattan (and Jersey) queen on the scene who’s making money moves… the vivacious Vicky Vee! [Cover photo: Daniel Roa] Thotyssey: Hi Vicky, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Pride, and your summer so far in general? Vicky Vee: Pride 2023 was…. wild. Last Pride I was literally unpacking boxes inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vicky Vee”

Thursday (7.13.2023)

THURSDAY (7.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque hosted by Stella Nova (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FRANKIE’S PUB: Sweaty Eddie, Richard, Senerio & King Molasses (8pm);DJContinueContinue reading “Thursday (7.13.2023)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Madison at Hush

You don’t know Jack if you don’t know sexy pourmistress Madison Black! Bar(s) that I work at: Currently, Hush. How long I’ve worked there: about 6 months What are my shifts: Typically weekend nights. What makes this bar great: Aside from me working there? Haha, kidding, I actually just love how open and diverse theContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Madison at Hush”

Wednesday (7.12.2023)

WEDNESDAY (7.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. BRONX / UPTOWN NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN VERS: Aveq Moi’s “International Non-Binary People’s Day” hosted by Maxi Padding & Peachez (7pm);”Get Schooled” competition hosted by Yasmeen Kennedy (10pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Svetlana Stoli withContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (7.12.2023)”

On Point With: Trash Ketchum

It’s time to take IN the trash, with Astoria’s (and Connecticut’s) power punk drag activist entertainer Trash Ketchum! [Cover photo: Vivienne Maricevic] Thotyssey: Hi Trash! Happy July! How did Pride and the 4th treat you? Trash Ketchum: Happy Melting Trash Month, haha! Pride was wonderful; I considered this to be my first official Pride asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Trash Ketchum”

Tuesday (7.11.2023)

Monday (7.10.2023)

MONDAY (7.10.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness”ContinueContinue reading “Monday (7.10.2023)”

Podcast: Misty Mountains Is That Bitch

Red Eye & Ice Palace boss bitch Adam Klesh joins Thotyssey’s Jim as this week’s co-ho, and catches us up with the insanity that was Pride and Invasion Weekends on Fire Island. Then, our current reigning Miss Stonewall 2023 Misty Mountains Davenport graces us all! She chats about her own Invasion experiences and her recentContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Misty Mountains Is That Bitch”

Sunday (7.9.2023)

SUNDAY (7.9.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) VERS: Brunch / tea dance feat. RichardContinueContinue reading “Sunday (7.9.2023)”