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Today’s Podcast: The Q’s ex-Creative Director tells all!

After last week’s exclusive bombshell re: Daniel Nardicio’s purchase of the Ice Palace, you can only imagine the tea that is spilt in this week’s ep! Things start off with a review of Freddie’s DJ debut at the Monster, and how another local DJ hilariously mistook Jim for a dead celebrity that same night. Plus,ContinueContinue reading “Today’s Podcast: The Q’s ex-Creative Director tells all!”

Sunday (10.23.2022)

SUNDAY (10.23.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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 JD (10pm) IDENTITY: Latin nightContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.23.2022)”

Saturday (10.22.2022)

SATURDAY (10.22.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRYON PUBLIC HOUSE: Brunch feat. Sucia with Skrawberry, Amanda Please & Rhiannon Nichelle with DJ Casa de Galindo (2pm) 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)ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.22.2022)”

Friday (10.21.2022)

FRIDAY (10.21.2022) 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) TRIAD: Killer Queen starring Lala Wiggy with Jaé, Lanyé Armön, Leroy Taylor, Lori Lu & Roxie Chanel (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm) LAMBDAContinueContinue reading “Friday (10.21.2022)”

On Point With: Jadé

This veteran goodtime drag gal is serving spooky season shows upon shows in Queens and Long Island this month. Show us the way, Jadé! Thotyssey: Hello Jadé, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Spooky October treating you so far? Jadé: My October has been super busy! No doubt! You just got to meetContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jadé”

Thursday (10.20.2022)

THURSDAY (10.20.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) LOS 3 CHARROS: Karaoke hosted by Efrain (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke / singing competition hosted by Kelly KaBoom (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THE SPOT:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.20.2022)”

Wednesday (10.19.2022)

WEDNESDAY (10.19.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: “Wine & Weed Wednesdays” (5pm) IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) NORTHEND FOOD HALL: Kiki Ball-Change & Janae SaisQuoi (9pm) FORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC HOUSE: Karaoke hosted by Sucia (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hostedContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.19.2022)”

On Point With: DJ Samuella

Known for turning parties with the iconic Dragon Sisters, DJ Samuella’s also smashing dance floors across town all by herself! Thotyssey: Hello Samuella, thanks for chatting with us today! First off, I see it’s a birthday week for you.. happy birthday! DJ Samuella: Hello, hello! Yes, my birthday week just passed. How are you celebrating?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Samuella”

Tuesday (10.18.2022)

TUESDAY (10.18.2022) 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. Paige Turner (6:30pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Kamilla Kockman (7pm) VERS: Lyra Vega & Novaczar (8pm) THE Q: [1st Fl] Nani Tsunami, Janae SaisQuoiContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (10.18.2022)”

On Point With: Plasma

Debuting in a college pageant with what sounds like the greatest stage prop ever, this young queen is now living out the classic story of “Oklahoma Girl Makes It In NYC: Drag Edition.” And this spooky season, the fantastic Plasma has got your vintage vixen brunches! [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Plasma, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Plasma”

Monday (10.17.2022)

MONDAY (10.17.2022) 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) VERS: Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm) THIRST: RalphyContinueContinue reading “Monday (10.17.2022)”

New Podcast Ep: Russian Tea with Svetlana & a Major Announcement!

Jim & Freddie review The Village: A Musical (which is returning), while Jim laments just missing a chance to see the only person he’s ever wanted to meet in nightlife and complains about getting boostered. Later we carry about our recent East Village adventures in Boiler Room and The Cock. Also, RedEye’s Sam and Taylor stopContinueContinue reading “New Podcast Ep: Russian Tea with Svetlana & a Major Announcement!”

On Point With: Lori Lu

Despite being a very young queen, the fierce Lori Lu came out swinging when she challenged her beloved home country’s rigid stance on queer identity and drag. But nowadays, you can find her tearing up NYC with fantastic looks and performances. Thotyssey: Hello Lori! The Spooky Season is upon us… do you have monstrous looksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lori Lu”

Sunday (10.16.2022)

SUNDAY (10.16.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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 JD (10pm) IDENTITY: Latin nightContinueContinue reading “Sunday (10.16.2022)”

Saturday (10.15.2022)

SATURDAY (10.15.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 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 KITCHEN CORNERSTONE: Brunch feat. Vivien Gabor with BellaContinueContinue reading “Saturday (10.15.2022)”

Friday (10.14.2022)

FRIDAY (10.14.2022) 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 (10.14.2022)”

On Point With: Coach Chris

CrossFit hero by day, newbie DJ God by night, and a Give-You-Life Coach 24-7… it’s rising nightlife star Coach Chris! Thotyssey: Hello Chris, thanks for chatting! So we’re in the Spooky Season now… do you like this time of year? Coach Chris: I do! My “boyfriend sweater” collection is extensive (not ex-boyfriend’s sweaters, but sweatersContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Coach Chris”

Thursday (10.13.2022)

THURSDAY (10.13.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: “Trappy Pregame” (5pm) LOS 3 CHARROS: Karaoke hosted by KJ E-Train & Marcel the Artist (8pm) TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke / singing competition hosted by Kelly KaBoom (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (10.13.2022)”

On Point With: Silly Brown

Already a gifted artist and animator, Silly Brown (whose namesake was inspired by a racist lady from their childhood) would go on to co-found the creatively oddball drag coven of the moment, the Haus of Quench! Thotyssey: Hello Silly, thanks for chatting with us today! How is October treating you so far? Silly Brown: Hey,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Silly Brown”

Wednesday (10.12.2022)

WEDNESDAY (10.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: “Wine & Weed Wednesdays” (5pm) IDENTITY: “Boyzzz Night” (8pm) FORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC HOUSE: Karaoke hosted by Sucia (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DD FuegoContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (10.12.2022)”