This Kansas born queen has gone over the rainbow into NYC nightlife realness, slaying competitions, pageants and guest spots in nearly every venue. And prepare yourself for her very own Stonewall Invasion at the end of the month. Life may be a box of chocolates, but there is only one Godiva Romance! Thotyssey: Hi Godiva! How’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Godiva Romance”
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Tuesday (3.14.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTONIC BAR: SHOW CANCELLEDBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: SHOW CANCELLED (10pm)RITZ: Yuhua Hamasaki guest hosts Gay College Tuesday (11pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (11pm)ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.14.2017)”
On Point With: DJ Johnny Dynell
[Photo by Alex Colby] It’s impossible to discuss the history of NYC Nightlife without considerable mention of this prolific musician, whose recordings have cemented themselves into the foundation of all dance music. As a club DJ, he has spun in basically every legendary spot the city has boasted since the 1980s, and he’s partiedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Johnny Dynell”
Monday (3.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Matilda cast members Phillip Spaeth, Lesli Margherita & Travis Waldschmidt (10pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Kaleigh Cronin (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones & Skyla Versai (10pm)RISE: Sherry Vine guest hosts tonight (11pm)INDUSTRY:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.13.2017)”
RePoint: Sutton Lee Seymour
It’s been just about a year since we last interviewed this glamorous, globe-trotting gown clown, who is once again ready to return to NYC with a hilarious stage show. The time has come for Thotyssey to fall into the new Season of Sutton Lee Seymour! Thotyssey: Sutton, hello! Where in the world are you right now, andContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Sutton Lee Seymour”
Sunday (3.12.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: “Love Age Sundays” with DJ Brian Richards & door queen Markus Kelle (4-11pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & guest co-host Terra Hyman (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings with Becky Filer & Kady Velvet (11ish)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em host “Truth or Dare,”ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.12.2017)”
Saturday (3.11.2017)
UPTOWNTHE TRIAD: Pam Ann: I Don’t Speak Economy (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO:DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENMARIOTT MARQUIS: Night of 1000 Gowns annual gala fundraiser from the Imerpial Court of New York, featuring A-kist celebrities (6pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change hosts Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James,ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.11.2017)”
Friday (3.10.2017)
UPTOWNTHE TRIAD: #TransAtlanticDame starring Charlie Hides, with guest Alexis Michelle (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENINDUSTRY: Imperial Court of NY fundraiser & show (6pm)HARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by The Haus of Aja (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box (9pm)BEECHMAN: ContinueContinue reading “Friday (3.10.2017)”
Thursday (3.9.2017)
UPTOWN:WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Whendy Whaxwood with Hibiscus (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Marti Gould CummingsContinueContinue reading “Thursday (3.9.2017)”
On Point With: Zeta Jones
She cleaned up at Shequida’s “Drag Wars,” and now she’s slaying Miss Barracuda. Makeup artist and stylist Markey Ricciardi is one of the newest fierce queens to slay the nightlife of NYC… you know her better as Miss Zeta Jones! Thotyssey: Zeta, hello! So, okay, I must start with: did you see your namesake Catherine Zeta-Jones’ cameoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zeta Jones”
Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at Boots & Saddle
Filipino singer turned bar star of Boots & Saddle, Michael Cruz’s two worlds are about to collide as he adds a karaoke hosting gig to his shifts! Bar that I work at: Boots and Saddle How long I’ve worked there: Two fabulous years and counting. What are my shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. What makesContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at Boots & Saddle”
Wednesday (3.8.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport and Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman with Bella Lemay; The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENNEW WORLD STAGES: The Vicky Boofont Show with guest Alexis Michelle (8pm)POSH: DJ John Marto (9pm)VSBU:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (3.8.2017)”
On Point With: JanSport
Gifted vocalist and aspiring Broadway star Charlie Mantione stumbled into a pretty extraordinary niche just a short while ago, having established himself as an uncanny drag impersonator of reality TV matriarch Kris Jenner. Now as Jan Sport, she is kageling her place all over NYC nightlife royalty, with a weekly show about to debut, asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: JanSport”
Tuesday (3.7.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTONIC BAR: “Gayme Night” with Gilda Wabbit & Gina Tonic (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: Rising Star 3 (10pm)RITZ: Yuhua Hamasaki guest hostsContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (3.7.2017)”
On Point With: Nina Flowers
While certainly well-known for being one of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” very first contestants, this dynamic performer also happens to be a highly-demanded international DJ today. Denver (by way of Puerto Rico)’s own Nina Flowers chats with Thotyssey about the changing landscape of nightlife, the “Drag Race” experience, the truth about being Miss Congeniality, the evolution fromContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nina Flowers”
Monday (3.6.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Russell Fischer 10pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Holly Ann Butler (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones & Skyla Versai, and guest Roxy Brooks (10pm)RISE: The Peppermint Show (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVAContinueContinue reading “Monday (3.6.2017)”
Sunday (3.5.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: “Love Age Sundays” with DJ 2Face & door queen Markus Kelle (4-11pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Carmen Sidemi (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm) ; Marti Gould Cummings with Roxy Brooks, Gloria Swansong and Jacob Pincus (11ish)BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Finale of For the Love of Honey starring Honey Davenport ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (3.5.2017)”
On Point With: JEM
This party promoter created the popular Sunday night Brooklyn party Otter Box, which is now making it’s way to the Deep End… a new Ridgewood venue that he’s opened. Let’s dive to the deep end of Jorge Mdahuar, aka JEM! Thotyssey: Hey JEM! How are you today? As a new venue owner, you must have,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: JEM”
Saturday (3.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO:DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change hosts Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Ages 3 and Up (7pm, 9:30pm & 11:45pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em TournamentContinueContinue reading “Saturday (3.4.2017)”
Wake Up, Bitch! (3.4-5.2017)
Your guide to the weekend’s gayest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-Kiki guest Shuga CainELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO (Chelsea) : Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerSALVATION TACO: Early Be Cute with Horrorchata SUNDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea)LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiDON’T TELL MAMA (HK): Broadway Boozy BrunchELMO (Chelsea)L&W OYSTER CO (Chelsea): Drag brunch with GildaContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (3.4-5.2017)”
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