A star of both Provincetown and New York, hilarious rock-n-roll Showgirl of the Year Jizzelle brings you the best of both worlds for a special weekend at VERS! Thotyssey: Hello Jizzelle, thanks for chatting with us today! So are you in the holiday spirits yet? Jizzelle: Hello! I’m running a little late to the ChristmasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jizzelle”
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Monday (12.12.2022)
MONDAY (12.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE DICKENS: “”Rise Up” benefit for Club Q feat. Elle Rose, Freeda Kulo, Gigi Cutina, Hassan, Inita D, Lala Wiggy, Mx. LeStrange, Myster E. Mel Kiki, Thee Suburbia, Purss’ophonie & Takita Limon (6pm) BOXERS HK: PokerContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.12.2022)”
Podcast: VERS Owner David DeParolesa Has an Idea About That Brick Thrower
On this week’s episode of the Thotlight podcast: hosts Jim and Freddie bid farewell to the womb of our cozy/creepy recording “studio” after 16 shows recorded there as we prepare to move our show downstairs to the RedEye NY stage for live audience tapings next week! They preview what the new show might look andContinueContinue reading “Podcast: VERS Owner David DeParolesa Has an Idea About That Brick Thrower”
Bar Babe of the Month: Cesar at Pieces & Playhouse
Actor, photographer, and GLAM-nominated Bar Babe with the best “hair reveal” game in town, Cesar “The Pleaser!” Bar(s) that I work at: Playhouse and Pieces How long I’ve worked there: about a year and a half! What are my shifts: Wednesday/Saturday nights at Pieces, and Sunday/Monday nights at Playhouse. What makes these bar great: BothContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Cesar at Pieces & Playhouse”
Sunday (12.11.2022)
SUNDAY (12.11.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX ASSET: Brunch feat. Cicatrix (1pm) CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JDContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.11.2022)”
Saturday (12.10.2022)
SATURDAY (12.10.2022) 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) IDENTITY: DJ Dynasty (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL’S KITCHENContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.10.2022)”
Friday (12.9.2022)
FRIDAY (12.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN LUCKY CHENGS @ SECRET ROOM:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.9.2022)”
On Point With: Papito Suave
A GLAM-nominated party maker hosting a GLAM-nominated party, Papito Suave brings sexy fun to nightlifers of all varieties. [Cover photo: Leandro Justen] Thotyssey: Hello Papito, thanks for chatting today! First off: congrats on your recent GLAM nomination for Best Party Producer! Well-deserved! Papito Suave: Thank you so much! Do you know what you’re gonna wearContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Papito Suave”
Thursday (12.8.2022)
THURSDAY (12.8.2022) 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) IDENTITY: Karaoke (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Glow Job (6:30pm);Petti Cash & Peachez (9pm) GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Paige Turner: Drag Me to ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.8.2022)”
Wednesday (12.7.2022)
WEDNESDAY (12.7.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: Dj dance party (8pm) IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) RITZ: Chaka Khanvict (8pm);DJ Jovanotti (10pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (12.7.2022)”
On Point With: Chara Confusion
From Puerto Rican fashionista to New York leatherman Johnny Quesada and drag star on the rise Chara Confusion, this performer is getting ready to co-produce a major benefit event this weekend. [Edited for clarity.] Thotyssey: Hello Chara, thanks for talking to us today! How are you? Chara Confusion: Hello Jim, thanks for you interest inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chara Confusion”
Tuesday (12.6.2022)
TUESDAY (12.6.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) IDENTITY: “TBTuesdays” (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Skye Walker (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & Jacklynn HydeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (12.6.2022)”
On Point With: Rude Polaroids
Nominated for his second GLAM Award, unique photographer and event producer Ryan Rudewicz aka Rude Polaroids is making magic happen on both sides of the camera. Thotyssey: Hello Rude! Thanks for chatting with us today, and congrats on your Best Photographer Glam Award nomination! This is your second, right? Rude Polaroids: Hiya! Thank you soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rude Polaroids”
Monday (12.5.2022)
MONDAY (12.5.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm) 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) SONYContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.5.2022)”
Podcast: BitchFest Twinner & Uncrying Cancer Showponii
Freddie & Jim review their Thanksgivings, Freddie’s kikis at Stonewall & Monster, and shows by Dina Martina (where Jim spotted a major celeb) and Thirsty Burlington. Jim also has a harrowing tale of a “violent” adventure in an “outer borough bar” to share! Then it’s time for a fun chat with ShowPonii, a first timeContinueContinue reading “Podcast: BitchFest Twinner & Uncrying Cancer Showponii”
Sunday (12.4.2022)
SUNDAY (12.4.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX ASSET: Brunch feat. Cicatrix (1pm) CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: “Sin Sunday” gogo boys (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JDContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.4.2022)”
Saturday (12.3.2022)
SATURDAY (12.3.2022) 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: Mary, What Child is This? starring Ike Avelli with Coby Koehl & Anida Tension (7pm) BEACON THEATRE: Kiki & Herb: Do You Hear What We Hear (8pm)ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.3.2022)”
Friday (12.2.2022)
FRIDAY (12.2.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: “Flirt Fridays” feat. Chavis (5pm) TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop’s Dozen Divas Holiday Spectacular (7pm);Powerhaus Cabaret starring Lala Wiggy & Pup Treble (9pm) ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY:ContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.2.2022)”
For Your Consideration: Thotyssey’s Jim S. for the GLAMs!
DON’T FORGET to vote for Jim Silvestri in this year’s GLAM Awards! We’re a hard working Nightlife Professional who is completely at the service of our community, whether it’s through daily promotions of everyone’s events or cultivating various original events or just mouth and hand stuff in various bar bathrooms! We run the most importantContinueContinue reading “For Your Consideration: Thotyssey’s Jim S. for the GLAMs!”
On Point With: Taraye
Come play with this December birthday queen on the rise this and every Sunday at Playhouse: Taraye! [Cover photo: Brae Lawren Howard] Thotyssey: Hello Taraye, happy Birthday Week! How do you usually celebrate… do you go big or intimate? Taraye: In my older age, I’ve learned to appreciate doing my birthday intimately. When you areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Taraye”
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