Friday Night Picks

UPTOWNWEST END: Viva la Bella-Lucion, a one-night only drag showcase hosted by Bella Noche and featuring several of the city’s top queens performing SUITE:  Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box spins a Z100 Jingle Ball afterpartyBEECHMAN: Paige Turner’s She Came Upon a Midnight Clear, followed by Latrice Royale, then theContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”

On Point With: Scarlet Envy

Besides being one of the most strikingly gorgeous humans in all of drag, this queen of Brooklyn, Manhattan and beyond also happens to be a fiercely intelligent and dynamic performer. And with new gigs all over town–pus an old favorite that’s soon to be resurrected–This Bitch is also Busy. Frankly, Miss Scarlet Envy, we allContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scarlet Envy”

Thursday Night Picks

UPTOWN:TOWNHOUSE: Ugly Sweater Holiday party & Toy Drive, featuring soap star Van HansisALIBI: Shuga CainSUITE: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeHELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs, followed by PeppermintHARDWARE:  Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Cherry Lemonade, followed by Shequida with guest Momo ShadeBEECHMAN: Debut of Paige Turner’s Christmas show,   followed by debut of Patrice Royale’s “Why ItContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”

Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at POSH

There are a lot of hot guys who work at POSH in Hell’s Kitchen, but dancer and sales consultant Adam here just has a certain edge. Meet our new Bar Babe of the Week!   Bar that I work at: POSH Bar & Lounge How long I’ve worked there: Started in 2008, just a fewContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at POSH”

Wednesday Night Picks

UPTOWNLA PINATA: Hairspray viewing party, with Honey Davenport & Sapphira CristalTOWNHOUSE: Christmas PartyTOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeWEST END: C’Mon Wednesday is back with Brita Filter and Terra Hyman, followed by Nedra Belle’s final “Worship” before she starts hosting the pageant next weekHELL’S KITCHENPOSH:  Bootsie LeFarisHARDWARE:  Paige Turner THERAPY:   Monet X Change & Pixie AventuraINDUSTRY: Sherry VineVSBU: KaraokeContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”

Tuesday Night Picks

UPTOWNLIPS: Debut of Blackie O ’s holiday specialHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Roxy BrooksRITZ: Ariana Grande giveaways at Gay College Tuesday THERAPY:  Sherry Vine and Peppermint INDUSTRY: Bad Drag Queen with Monet X ChangeCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz CrackerWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR:  Zalika Parsons guest hosts BOOTS & SADDLE: Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace,ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”

On Point With: Madame Vivien V

If you think it’s a bad idea to let a drag queen play with fire… you’re probably right, as a rule. But this queen doesn’t go by the rules, and her amazing pyrotechnics–combined with her slinky freakshow aesthetic and Big Top showmanship–bring us an entertainer unlike anyone else in nightlife. Coming for you like aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Madame Vivien V”

Monday Night Picks

UPTOWNLOFT 142: Kedwin Zapada’s birthdaySUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Debut of “Nasty Women” with Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Ali Ewoldt & Jenna Leigh Green HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour with Cacophony Daniels RITZ: Tina Burner with guest Honey Davenport INDUSTRY: DIVARISE: Peppermint performsCHELSEASID GOLD’S: Amber Martin with Viva DeConcini, Machine Dazzle & moreBARRACUDA: Monet X ChangeWESTContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”

On Point With: Steve Sidewalk

One of the scene’s best-known and most professional DJs, this entertainer has a long reputation of loving his audiences as much as he loves his work. And “work” is something he does constantly, and takes seriously. And despite his high profile, he remains unusually accessible to his fans: he even happily takes requests, which makesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Steve Sidewalk”

Sunday Night Picks

UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious with Honey Davenport HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice, followed by  Miz Cracker & Monet X Change RITZ: Latin Fever tea dance with DJ Eric AboboBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj followed by Courtney ActATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:  Holly Box-Springs, Scotty Em & gogo boy David LaCostiaTHERAPY: 2 Aces 4 Queens & A King  (benefitContinueContinue reading “Sunday Night Picks”

Saturday Night Picks

UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks & guest Lauren Ordair, followed by SLAY SaturdaysBEECHMAN: Courtney Act, followed by Ginger MinjBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasRITZ: DJ’s Xavier & Bill ColemanATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:  Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks and DJ Brian RichardsFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of SpunkBOXERS HK: Cafe con CremaVSBU:  Marti GouldContinueContinue reading “Saturday Night Picks”

Friday Night Picks

UPTOWNSUITE:  Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Steve Sidewalk spins Britney’s birthdayBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj, followed by Courtney Act, then Distorted KristmessBOXERS HK: SkinTight USA XMas partyRITZ: DJs Xavier & John MartoHARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris CHELSEATHE ALTMAN BUILDING: The Red Ball (fashion party/runway competition/AIDS benefit)URBAN STAGES: Winter Rhythms Holiday Drag Spectacular G LOUNGE: Hung FridaysEAGLEContinueContinue reading “Friday Night Picks”

On Point With: Holly Dae

[photo credit: Davide Laffe] She’s the current showrunner of the celebrated drag revue Queen at Industry, and one of the most recognizable faces in nightlife today. A consummate professional and a hilarious and beloved entertainer, she hosts and performs all over the city (and the world), and she’s won more pageant titles than most queens couldContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Dae”

Thursday Night Picks

UPTOWN:ALIBI: Shuga CainWEST END: The Haus of Mouth finale, with guest Florence D’Lee  HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour, followed by Peppermint BEECHMAN: Debut of “ Dashing Through the Divas” with Courtney Act HARDWARE:  Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Jan Sport, followed by Shequida with guest Kareem McJagger.BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Ga(y)me Night with  Holly Box-SpringsContinueContinue reading “Thursday Night Picks”

Bar Babe of the Week: Renan at Barracuda

Profiling queer NYC’s favorite boys (and beyond!) behind the bar. This week, it’s the Brazilian Bombshell of Barracuda, GLAM-nominated Renan!  Bar that I work at: Barracuda Lounge How long I’ve worked there: I started January 16th of 2016! Almost hitting the year mark! What are my shifts: You can find me there Saturday, Sunday, MondayContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Week: Renan at Barracuda”

Wednesday Night Picks

UPTOWNHAMILTON LODGE: Happy hour benefit for Housing Works, with Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal WEST END:  Nedra BelleHELL’S KITCHENPOSH:  Bootsie LeFaris’ birthday showHARDWARE:  Paige Turner with Whendy Whaxwood. THERAPY:   Monet X Change & Pixie Aventura INDUSTRY: Sherry VineRISE: Aquaria & Andora with guest  Marti Gould Cummings RITZ: Half year anniversary of TURNt, with guests MILK & SherryContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Night Picks”

On Point With: Clarice DuBois

She’ll be celebrating her first drag anniversary in just a few weeks, but this queen has already accomplished amazing things in this city: a spot in this year’s prestigious “So You Think You Can Drag” competition, guest appearances in venues all over the city, a new pageant package in the works… and her own weekly show!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Clarice DuBois”

Tuesday Night Picks

UPTOWNNABE:  Queerotiqa, a night of urban queer poetry & performance, plus open mic & karaokeLIPS: Debut of Blackie O ’s holiday specialHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Roxy Brooks RITZ: Gay College Tuesday and DJ Mikey Mo’s birthdayCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz CrackerWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR:  Shirley U. Jest with Zalika ParsonsBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess & Lilith with MochaContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Night Picks”

On Point With: Jackie Cox

A strong contender from the very first season of the seminal competition “So You Think You Can Drag,” this queen has made her drag mark in the seven years since with her quick wit, glamorous looks and Mary Poppins attitude. Having Named herself after a bitch and a handjob, she now electrifies the Laurie Beechman stage severalContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jackie Cox”

Monday Night Picks

UPTOWNSUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENACORN THEATRE: A reading of Marc Singer’s play Alice is Burning starring Dusty Ray Bottoms, Alexis Michelle, Brita Filter, Peppermint, Jada Valenciaga and more.THERAPY: Peter Gallagher and Kathryn Gallagher are Marti Gould Cummings’ guests for Stage FrightHARDWARE: Terra Hyman guests with Sutton Lee Seymour RITZ: Tina Burner with Chelsea Piers INDUSTRY: Nick Adams guests for DIVACHELSEASIDContinueContinue reading “Monday Night Picks”