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Saturday (7.8.2023)

SATURDAY (7.8.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN FORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC HOUSE: Brunch feat. Sasha Shook & Saint Nova (noon) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat.ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (7.8.2023)”

Friday (7.7.2023)

FRIDAY (7.7.2023) 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 SECRET ROOM: Sharon Needles: Dead as Disco (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Friday (7.7.2023)”

Thursday (7.6.2023)

THURSDAY (7.6.2023) 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: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN VERS: “Aveq Moi: Mixtape” (7pm) FRANKIE’S PUB: The Cake Boys (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (7.6.2023)”

Wednesday (7.5.2023)

WEDNESDAY (7.5.2023) 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) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (7.5.2023)”

X-Rayed Sex: “Earn Your Words & Actions”

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. A lot of propaganda within the gay community tries to tell us that all of the rules weContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “Earn Your Words & Actions””

Independence Day (7.4.2023)

TUESDAY (7.4.2023) 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 “Independence Day (7.4.2023)”

On Point With: Antonio Amor

Combining the fashion, movements and attitude of drag and burlesque, the uniquely gorgeous Antonio Amor is carving out a name for himself in both worlds… with the crowns to prove it! [Cover photo: Trade Photography] Thotyssey: Hi Antonio, Happy 4th! I see you performed at Paradise yesterday, how did that go? Antonio Amor: Hi there!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Antonio Amor”

Monday (7.3.2023)

MONDAY (7.3.2023) 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 (7.3.2023)”

Podcast: How to Hook Up With Zeta Jones

Freddie and Jim catch us up on their Pride gigs, and the things that thots will say to get out of paying a door cover. Then one of NYC most gorge and sexy queens Zeta Jones swings by the studio to recount her own Pride and her origin story… while discussing the dark powers of herContinueContinue reading “Podcast: How to Hook Up With Zeta Jones”

Sunday (7.2.2023)

SUNDAY (7.2.2023) 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. DJContinueContinue reading “Sunday (7.2.2023)”

Saturday (7.1.2023)

SATURDAY (7.1.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN TRIAD: Andy Darling: Life’s a Drag (7pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by 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: BrunchContinueContinue reading “Saturday (7.1.2023)”

Friday (6.30.2023)

FRIDAY (6.30.2023) 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 (6.30.2023)”

On Point With: Katrina Slippery Slide

Imperial Court royalty and a former theater owner, the prolific Katrina Slippery Slide also happens to be the host of “New York’s longest running monthly variety show!” Thotyssey: Hello Katrina, thanks for chatting today! Tell us how your Pride Weekend was… did you perform or party anywhere? Katrina Slippery Slide: Yes, I performed in UpstateContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Katrina Slippery Slide”

Thursday (6.29.2023)

THURSDAY (6.29.2023) 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: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RADIO CITY: Diana Ross (7:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “JukeVideo” (8pm) BOXERS HK: Game night feat. ShaneContinueContinue reading “Thursday (6.29.2023)”

Wednesday (6.28.2023)

WEDNESDAY (6.28.2023) 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 HARD ROCK CAFE: “Jim Owles Gay Pride Gala Awards Ceremony” honoring Zooey Zephyr, Mike Manning & Daniel K. Isaac presented byContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (6.28.2023)”

Tuesday (6.27.2023)

TUESDAY (6.27.2023) 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) GREEN ROOM 42: Lady Bunny: Don’t BringContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (6.27.2023)”

On Point With: Mr. E. Minx

Fashionable Brooklyn designer, drag performer and brunch host Mr. E. Minx is here to serve. [Cover photo: Mallory Idoni] Thotyssey: Hello Mr. E., thanks for chatting with us today in this post-Pride reality! How did the weekend go for you? Mr. E. Minx: My weekend was fabulous, full of amazing shows and energy from everyoneContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mr. E. Minx”

Monday (6.26.2023)

MONDAY (6.26.2023) 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) RED EYE: “Leg Up On Life:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (6.26.2023)”

Podcast: A Good Time with The Bad Judies

No news today… the boyz are saving it for a Post-Pride breakdown! But that just leaves Jim & Freddie with more time for their very special guests: Lyra Vega, WorshipHer & Wesley, aka The Bad Judies! They’re New York’s premiere drag band, and they’re incredible! The girls tell us about their individual lives and accomplishments,ContinueContinue reading “Podcast: A Good Time with The Bad Judies”