Freddie & Jim are excited for the looooong awaited opening week of Red Eye (the bar where they’ve been recording Thotlight for over a year), and they share the excitement with their guests today: a pair of the venue’s co-owners, Sam Benedict & Taylor Shubert! They boys first chat about the joys, challenges and controversies behind theirContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Red Eye is Open! No Really! Really, Really! And It’s Amazing”
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Sunday (9.24.2023)
SUNDAY (9.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Repair the Queen” hosted by Ella Vatour (8:30pm) 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) SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs brunchContinueContinue reading “Sunday (9.24.2023)”
Saturday (9.23.2023)
SATURDAY (9.23.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (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: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (9.23.2023)”
Friday (9.22.2023)
FRIDAY (9.22.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN TRIAD: Doris Dear: Slightly Sondheim (7pm) BEACON THEATRE: Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour Live (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Cheyenne Jackson (7pm)ContinueContinue reading “Friday (9.22.2023)”
On Point With: DaQueen
This West Coast transplant is certainly living up to her name: long live DaQueen! [Cover photo: Syra Sparkle]. Thotyssey: Hello Miss DaQueen! Summer is almost over… are you counting the days ’til Halloween, or are you Not That Bitch, lol? DaQueen: Hey hey! Halloween is my fave time of year… not because of dressing upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DaQueen”
Thursday (9.21.2023)
THURSDAY (9.21.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour Live (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Cheyenne Jackson (7pm) FRAMES: Bingo feat. Bianca Star (8pm) GREEN ROOM 42: KikiContinueContinue reading “Thursday (9.21.2023)”
Wednesday (9.20.2023)
WEDNESDAY (9.20.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Jan Sport & Serena Tea (6pm) BEACON THEATRE: Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour Live (8pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) ALIBI: Karaoke hosted by Lanyé Armön (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (9.20.2023)”
On Point With: Roman Darkholme
Recording artist, content creator, full-on snack and self-identifying Slut for Butt, we are counting the seconds until Roman Darkholme becomes the new face of New York nightlife! Thotyssey: Hi Roman… aka “Slut?” Roman Darkholme: How dare you! That’s “Mr. Slut For Butt” to you! Lol, you can call me Roman. My socials are @slutforbutt, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Roman Darkholme”
Tuesday (9.19.2023)
TUESDAY (9.19.2023) 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. Paige Turner (6:30pm) 54 BELOW: Cheyenne Jackson (7pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Austin Ruffer’s “Broadway Video Jukebox” (7pm);Lance Horne (9pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (9.19.2023)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Warrell at Rebar
A longtime sexy Chelsea favorite, Warrell is here to get you served! Bar(s) that I work at: REBAR Chelsea How long I’ve worked there: 7.5 years (G Lounge, then REBAR) What are my shifts: Thursday, 9pm to close: bartending the new and hot “Collabs” party by Leo, a weekly party that brings together two of the sexiest content-creators andContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Warrell at Rebar”
Monday (9.18.2023)
MONDAY (9.18.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN 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” feat. VJContinueContinue reading “Monday (9.18.2023)”
Podcast: Mx. Bushwig Julie J is Ready to Level Up
Jim judged the Get Schooled finale at VERS and unfairly takes credit for the success of a Phoenix Bar party, Freddie had Riis Beach adventures. Also, Red Eye opens for real on Sept 23!!! Then, it’s time to speak to someone who is changing the face of NYC nightlife with giant production shows that celebrateContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Mx. Bushwig Julie J is Ready to Level Up”
Sunday (9.17.2023)
SUNDAY (9.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) TOOLBOX: “Repair the Queen” hosted by Ella Vatour (8:30pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. MistyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (9.17.2023)”
Saturday (9.16.2023)
SATURDAY (9.16.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (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: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (9.16.2023)”
Friday (9.15.2023)
FRIDAY (9.15.2023) 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: Janae SaisQuoi & DJ JRoc (10pm) ALIBI: Lanyé Armön (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN CIRCLE LINE: “Urban Bear Weekend: Bears Ahoy” feat. DJ Jonny Mack (6pm) THEContinueContinue reading “Friday (9.15.2023)”
Thursday (9.14.2023)
THURSDAY (9.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: Burlesque feat. Stella Nova & more (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN FLEX: Urban Bear Weekend happy hour (4pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: The Ramón ShowContinueContinue reading “Thursday (9.14.2023)”
On Point With: Juicy Jay
Our current reigning Mr. Rockbear came out of his shell and entered the nightlife realm quite recently. Now he’s bringing sexy looks and moves to one of beardom’s busiest weekends. Keep thirsty for Juicy Jay! Thotyssey: Hi Jay, thanks for chatting with us today! Summer is (theoretically) almost over… how did the season treat you?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Juicy Jay”
Wednesday (9.13.2023)
WEDNESDAY (9.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. 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 THE SPOT: Brenda Dharling & Tiffany Anne Coke (7pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Drag Race Brasil / Pietra Parker (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DD FuegoContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (9.13.2023)”
On Point With: Gia Bianca Stephens
Our newly crowned Miss Fire Island and current reigning Miss Gay New York America happens to be a Salt Lake City queen… let’s meet the gorgeous pageant conqueror Gia Bianca Stephens! Thotyssey: Hello Gia, thanks so much for finding time to chat with us after this whirlwind week–congratulations on being crowned Miss Fire Island! AreContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gia Bianca Stephens”
Tuesday (9.12.2023)
TUESDAY (9.12.2023) 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 FRAMES: Bingo feat. Bianca Star (6pm) THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);VMAs viewing party hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (8pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: Austin Ruffer’s “BroadwayContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (9.12.2023)”
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