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On Point With: Paprika

Jersey bearded beauty Paprika is keeping it spicy this season. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hi Paprika, thanks for chatting today! How is May treating you? Paprika: Hey love, thank you so much for having me!! May’s been pretty great to me so far! Just been preparing for future shows I have, and competitions, whileContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paprika”

Monday (5.4.2026)

MONDAY (5.4.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN BARNES & NOBLE UWS: Jamie Lynn Sigler book signing (7pm) SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Norma Tears: Still Crying? (7pm);Standup comedyContinueContinue reading “Monday (5.4.2026)”

On Point With: Nicki Giselle

This NYC born beauty queen is serving shows this Cinco de Mayo: Miss Nicki Giselle! Thotyssey: Nicki, hello! I know you have a very busy Day Job Existence, is there anything you wanna share about that? Nicki Giselle: Hello hello hello! Thank you for having me. Yes, I am currently working in sales for LaserAway.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicki Giselle”

So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!

So.Gay, a leading media brand for LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial consumers, is proud to announce the first ever SO.GAY PRIDE HOUSE – THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PRIDE PARTY IN THE WORLD, hosted in Brooklyn New York on June 3rd, 2026 from 7 – 10pm. Bringing together globally-renowned LGBTQ+ and ally talent across two stages, innovativeContinueContinue reading “So.Gay Announces Pride House 2026 – The Ultimate VIP Pride Party!”

Sunday (5.3.2026)

SUNDAY (5.3.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE PARIS THEATER: Screening of 9 to 5 (11am) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-SpringsContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.3.2026)”

Saturday (5.2.2026)

SATURDAY (5.1.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LEXINGTON PUBLICK: Karaoke feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut andContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.2.2026)”

Friday (5.1.2026)

FRIDAY (5.1.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: Izzy Uncut & Venus Mystique (8pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & DJ Mike Borowski (10pm) BALCON: “OpenContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.1.2026)”

On Point With: Ben Wild

From major record store owner to in-demand DJ to Burning Man star, Ben Wild continues to ignite the world of nightlife and club music. Thotyssey: Ben, hello! So I see that on Saturday you were spinning at Mad Radio in Brooklyn, how did that go?Ben Wild: Mad Radio is honestly my favorite room to playContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ben Wild”

Thursday (4.30.2026)

THURSDAY (4.30.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Pink Pancake (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane CherryContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.30.2026)”

Wednesday (4.29.2026)

WEDNESDAY (4.29.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) HARDWARE: Chelsea Piers (10pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, NickContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.29.2026)”

On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R

As summer approaches, Kristopher Schooner aka DJ KRIS TOPH3R has the soundtrack of the season for all the men, boys and beyond. Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting today! April is nearly in our rear view already, how did the month treat you? KRIS TOPH3R: I blinked and it’s already over! I’m so looking forwardContinueContinue reading “On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R”

Tuesday (4.28.2026)

TUESDAY (4.28.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Strip Teaz” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) RED EYE: Real Housewives / Kizha Carr &ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.28.2026)”

Monday (4.27.2026)

MONDAY (4.27.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: “Femmes & Friends” standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: “Sondheim Unplugged” starring Michelle Dowdy (7pm) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Lorna Luft (7pm) RITZ: Nia Maya & DianaContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.27.2026)”

On Point With: Ella Vader

From competitions to pageants to major benefits, this NYC-born queen is rising up, up, UP in the game: Ella Vader! Thotyssey: Ella, hello! Happy Last Few Days of April! How did the month treat you so far? Ella Vader: This month has been full of ups and downs… but it’s been treating me good, keepingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Vader”

Sunday (4.26.2026)

SUNDAY (4.26.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Music Bingo” (5pm) UNDERBAR: “Trappy Hour: Sunday Service” feat. DJs Romblay & Brown Liquah (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) BAREBURGERContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.26.2026)”

Saturday (4.25.2026)

SATURDAY (4.25.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX EDGAR ALLAN POE COTTAGE: “The Fall of the House of Slam” feat. Sitanya Face & Nikkiesha McLeod (4pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.25.2026)”

Friday (4.24.2026)

FRIDAY (4.24.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: “A Court of Kings” drag D&D feat. Leopard Killa & Jo Goforth with XaddyContinueContinue reading “Friday (4.24.2026)”

On Point With: King Cameron

Detroit native Turned BK F-Boy / drag star on the rise: take a bow for King Cameron! Thotyssey: Cameron, hello! I hope April is treating you well? King Cameron: Yes, thank you so much! Can you tell us how long you’ve been a drag performer now, and how you might describe the type of kingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Cameron”

Thursday (4.23.2026)

THURSDAY (4.23.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX DIVE 106: Bingo feat. JizzaBella / Eli Northrup campaign fundraiser (7pm) UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursday” (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Castrata (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN /ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.23.2026)”

Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 11 was formally announced on April 22nd, and will feature the return of eighteen fan favorite drag performers to compete in the franchise as well as the “brackets and badges” format introduced in the prior season. Thotyssey has had the privilege to interview several of these queensContinueContinue reading “Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!”