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X-Rayed Sex: “My Sex Appeal At 30 Plus Is Not Dependent Upon Young Lust”

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. One idea that has too long been propagated in the gay male community has been that one’s sexContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: “My Sex Appeal At 30 Plus Is Not Dependent Upon Young Lust””

Tuesday (3.21.2023)

TUESDAY (3.21.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TRIAD: Xana DuMe: The Drag Tap Dancing Queen (7pm) THE PORCH: Diamante Habibi & Giardia the Parasite (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings &ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.21.2023)”

On Point With: Kekoa

A hot new starlet of New York drag, Indonesian born fashionista Kekoa is making it work. [Cover photo: Syra Sparkle] Thotyssey: Hi Kekoa! So March is already nearly behind us now… how did the month treat you? Kekoa: Its been kinda a wild month! A lot of new experiences and changes, so it’s been aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kekoa”

Monday (3.20.2023)

MONDAY (3.20.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm);Stella Rise (9pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) THIRST: Ralphy B’s “Thirsty Theatre” (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.20.2023)”

Podcast: Peppermint is The Queen of All Media!

A little Oscar talk and some weekly nightlife recounting from Jim and Freddie! Then it’s time to converse with one of NYC nightlife’s biggest crossover stars: from Drag Race Season 9, Broadway’s Head Over Heels, POSE and more: the amazing Peppermint! We talk about the weird political drag landscape and who should be speaking up at this moment, changing trendsContinueContinue reading “Podcast: Peppermint is The Queen of All Media!”

Sunday (3.19.2023)

SUNDAY (3.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) 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) SECRETContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.19.2023)”

Saturday (3.18.2023)

SATURDAY (3.18.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: “Sexy AF Saturdays” (6pm) TRIAD: “Drag Queen Bingo” starring Nicole Halliwell (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & DivinityContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.18.2023)”

St. Patrick’s Day (3.17.2023)

FRIDAY (3.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) 181 CABRINI: Drag Race / Cherry Poppins or Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoiContinueContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day (3.17.2023)”

Thursday (3.16.2023)

THURSDAY (3.16.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) 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 FLUTE: Joe Mode’s “Young Professional Agenda” feat. Richard JMV & DJ Waly VerdunContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.16.2023)”

On Point With: Airik Prince

Model, photographer, designer, stylist, promoter and super-scary-sexy (but sweet) club kid Airik Prince has clawed his way to the top of the nightlife food chain… and we’re here for it! Thotyssey: Hello Airik! How’s your March? Airik Prince: Hey! My March has been pretty busy but fun so far… I’m actually in a car onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Airik Prince”

Wednesday (3.16.2023)

WEDNESDAY (3.16.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: DJ dance party (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 (3.16.2023)”

Tuesday (3.14.2023)

TUESDAY (3.14.2023) 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 SEAMORE’S @ URBANSPACE W52: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (6:30pm) THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings Paige Turner & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.14.2023)”

On Point With: Gigi St. Croix

A New York Gay Men’s Chorus tenor by night and a delightful drag diva by… other nights, Gigi St. Croix wants to know your sign! Thotyssey: Hello Gigi! How’s March treating you so far? Gigi St. Croix: March is good! It’s a busy month for me since I’m part of the New York City GayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gigi St. Croix”

Monday (3.13.2023)

MONDAY (3.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) THIRST: Ralphy B’s “Thirsty Theatre” (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical MondayContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.13.2023)”

Podcast: GLAM Winner DJ P_A_T Serves (Fake) Nudes

Another wild night at Red Eye Radio as Freddie & Jim discuss Adam Lambert’s album release party, Dallas DuBois’ return and Playthingz’s new groove & St. Patrick’s Day rumination. Then it’s time for our Glam winning guest DJ P_A_T in the Thot Seat! We discuss his how things have changed for DJs since Covid, theContinueContinue reading “Podcast: GLAM Winner DJ P_A_T Serves (Fake) Nudes”

Sunday (3.12.2023)

SUNDAY (3.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) TOOLBOX: Oscars (8pm) ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN VICEVERSA: Brunch feat. Lana Del Trey withContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.12.2023)”

Saturday (3.11.2023)

SATURDAY (3.11.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) HILLTOP PARK ALE HOUSE: Brunch feat. Inita D & Mariyea (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: “Sexy AF Saturdays” (6pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & DivinityContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.11.2023)”

Friday (3.10.2023)

FRIDAY (3.10.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) 181 CABRINI: Drag Race / Cherry Poppins or Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoiContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.10.2023)”

Thursday (3.9.2023)

THURSDAY (3.9.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: “Uptown Stripdown” burlesque feat. Stella Nova & more (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: “Drag Attack” competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN ATLASContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.9.2023)”

On Point With: Xaddy Addy

The recent winner of a grounds breaking long-form drag competition, Xaddy Addy’s unique take on the artform is much in demand… even as the art form of drag itself is under attack. Thotyssey: Hey Xaddy, how is March treating you so far? Xaddy Addy: Hi there! This first week of March has already been aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xaddy Addy”