Monday (1.6.2020)

MONDAY (1.6.2020): Thorgy Thor & Ragamuffin join Ruby Roo, Shiny Penny, Cameron Cole & Devo Monique for the finale of the long-running Mondays On Mondays at Macri Park; Aja is with Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Pieces; Harmonica Sunbeam’s birthday extravaganza at Brightside Tavern; Svetlana Stoli is at Industry with Tina Burner &ContinueContinue reading “Monday (1.6.2020)”

On Point With: Jack Barrow

The strapping, mustached burlesquer has been making quite an impact on New York nightlife as of late… enough to earn him his very first GLAM nomination. Thotyssey gets the bare truth from the one and only Jack Barrow. [Cover photo: Alan Barnett] Thotyssey: Hello Jack, thanks for chatting today! So, how did you ring in theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jack Barrow”

Have You Seen Vinny Vega?

Former nightlife event producer, photographer and gogo boy Vinny Vega is currently unaccounted for after posting about “ending it” on his Facebook page. To convey the seriousness of the situation, it must be disclosed that Vinny has prior a history of suicide attempts. The next step needs to be getting local authorities involved, but informationContinueContinue reading “Have You Seen Vinny Vega?”

Sunday (1.5.2020)

SUNDAY (1.5.2020): Brenda Dharling premieres a new night at the Monster; at Playhouse, it’s a debut early show from Shequida & Bootsie LeFaris followed by Bubbles D’Boob and then Look Queen with Sherry Pie & Phi Phi O’Hara; a new tea dance at Ethyl’s with DJ Tommy Bruno; the UK’s Crystal Lubrikunt is with MartiContinueContinue reading “Sunday (1.5.2020)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Brent at Pieces & Hardware

A towering hottie of Hell’s Kitchen and the West Village, Brent Heuser is also a major musical theater performer, a budding drag queen, a professional pumpkin carver and a first time GLAM nominee! Bar that I work at: Pieces and Hardware How long I’ve worked there: 7 months! What are my shifts: Broadway Mondays andContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Brent at Pieces & Hardware”

Saturday (1.4.2020)

SATURDAY (1.4.2020): Gia Gunn performs for Horrorchata’s Yas Mama at C’Mon Everybody; Dusty Ray Bottoms at Lucky Chengs; Judy Garland is paid tribute by Gloria Swansong at Stonewall and by Peter Mac for his final Producer’s Club show; The Urban Bear at Rockbar; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: Boyish Charm, Jubilee, Blue &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (1.4.2020)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (1.4-5.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Neon Calypso. DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz K RICO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & DuckyContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (1.4-5.2020)”

Friday (1.3.2020)

FRIDAY (1.3.2020): The new Friday lineup at Playhouse features The Assassins followed by DJ 2Face with guest host Laganja Estranja; a David Bowie tribute at C’Mon Everybody; a Brooklyn invasion of the Ritz with Charlene and the Sterlings; the fourth anniversary weekend of the House of Yes begins; the first anniversary of Stella Luna’s showContinueContinue reading “Friday (1.3.2020)”

Thursday (1.2.2020)

THURSDAY (1,2,2020): Maddelynn Hatter & Astrud Aurelia UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change with Free (9pm); Amanda Porq & Chola Spears (10pm) BOXERS WH: “Show Me What You Got” talent competition hosted by Kizha Carr  (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore (8pm); Shequida (11pm) POSH: DJ Nandi with Mimi Carey (9pm) BARRAGE: DJ Eugene Edo (9pm) RITZ: Morgan Royel & DJ KContinueContinue reading “Thursday (1.2.2020)”

New Year’s Day (1.1.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.1.2020): Happy New Year! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: open (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm); Selma Nilla (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: open (8pm) BOXERS HK: open (8pm) HARDWARE: Skye Walker, DD Fuego & Elektra Lite or Lemon (10m) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm) POSH: Octavia Anyae & Kristy Blaze (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Day (1.1.2020)”

Monday (12.30.2019)

MONDAY (12.30.2019): Brenda Dharling & DJ T-Boy return to the West Village with the premiere of “House Down Boots” at the new Playhouse; Kandy Muse joins the DragTimes queens at The Ritz; Kizha Carr hosts a benefit at Therapy; Marti Gould Cummings & Jackie Cox are back with Paige Turner at Hardware; and more! UPTOWNContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.30.2019)”

NYE at Playhouse! Get your TIX now!

The Playhouse in New York’s hottest new venue, and New Years Eve there is of course gonna be lit. Here is a chance to bring back the old Boots & Saddle gang, create a whole new Playhouse gang, or just a total Thot In The Crowd! Thotyssey will be there as a host, and we’llContinueContinue reading “NYE at Playhouse! Get your TIX now!”

Sunday (12.29.2019)

SUNDAY (12.29.2019): Look Queen finally returns to the West Village, now hosted by Sherry Pie at the new Playhouse; POSE’s Dominique Jackson hosts Dreamland at PHD; Batle Hymn at Flash Factory; Misty Mountains Invades Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN RISE: Holly Box-Springs (6pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & JasmineContinueContinue reading “Sunday (12.29.2019)”

On Point With: Madison Mansfield

A former Empress (twice!) and all-around prominent member of the Imperial Court of New York, this glamour girl has been there and done that. But there’s still much more to come from the marvelous Ms. Madison Mansfield… starting with New Years Eve! Thotyssey: Hello Madison! So, 2019 is nearly over… can you believe it? MadisonContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Madison Mansfield”

Saturday (12.28.2019)

SATURDAY (12.28.2019): Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice perform for the grand opening of the Playhouse in the West Village; circuit parties in Brooklyn include MEAT (3 Dollar Bill), VIVA (Avant Gardner) and ANUBIS (Quantum); Maddelynn Hatter hosts a night at C’Mon Everybody; Rify Royalty & Horrorchata present a winter kiki at Venus In Furs; DoubleContinueContinue reading “Saturday (12.28.2019)”

ThotLight On: The Playhouse Sneak Peek (12.27.2019)

This weekend, a long-standing gap in our city’s nightlife is finally going to be filled. And before you get too lost in pondering a possible double meaning of that sentence, let’s make it clear that the Playhouse will open in the West Village on the final site of Boots & Saddle Drag Lounge, a pioneeringContinueContinue reading “ThotLight On: The Playhouse Sneak Peek (12.27.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (12.28-29.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz K RICO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole OnoscopiContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (12.28-29.2019)”

Friday (12.27.2019)

FRIDAY (12.27.2019): Fan favorite underground party GHE20G0TH1K returns tonight, at 3 Dollar Bill; 12:12 at Open House; Round 1 of the Lil Mx Bitch pageant tonight at Dromedary Bar; DILF & Pup Night at The Eagle NYC; The Illustrious Blacks spin Diana vs. Donna at C’Mon Everybody; NIPPLES moves to Bedlam; STR8 TO DVD atContinueContinue reading “Friday (12.27.2019)”

Thursday (12.26.2019)

THURSDAY (12.26.2019): Maddelynn Hatter & Astrud Aurelia premiere a new show at Rockbar, a Madonnathon at Rise, Phi Phi O’Hara joins a NYE edition of QUEEN at Industry, Mariah Carey parties at Metro & The Rosemont, Freak-Out at Stonewall, and more! UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change with Boyish Charm & Sterling (9pm); Sequoia (10pm) BOXERS WH: “Show MeContinueContinue reading “Thursday (12.26.2019)”