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The tHOTlist 2019

Evaluating queer nightlife in the city that basically started it all is not a science… at least, not one that we’ve mastered yet here at Thotyssey. There are, at any given moment, thousands of people and moments making their mark in ways that this blog will never know about. So, the annual disclaimer of “sorryContinueContinue reading “The tHOTlist 2019”

Monday (12.2.2019)

MONDAY (12.2.2019): A new night at the Ritz stars Ruby Fox, Jasmine Kennedie & Johanna; Marti Gould Cummings joins Page Turner & Cacophony Daniels at Hardware; Ragamuffin & Lady Quesa’dilla host a HIV League benefit at 3 Dollar Bill; Lavinia Draper at Therapy; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (12.2.2019)”

Bar Babe of the Month: Ricardo at The Monster

That Hottie from Hatillo, Monster’s Ricardo! Bar that I work at: the Manhattan Monster Bar in the West Village. How long I’ve worked there: over a year and a half. What are my shifts: You can find me there for happy hour from 4 to 9pm What makes this bar great: The atmosphere, is aContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Ricardo at The Monster”

Saturday (11.30.2019)

SATURDAY (11.30.2019): BRUT at 3 Dollar Btll; Trade at the Deep End; Double Headed Disco presents Say Grace at Nowhere; Dina Martina at Sony Hall; Ari Kiki, Viva Vidalia and others perform for an Iris House benefit at Industry; The Nobodies present a drag king showcase at Gold Sounds; Balls Deep Disco at C’Mon Everybody;ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.30.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (11.30 – 12.1.2019)

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 & Misty Mountains MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi Skye Walker & VictoriaContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (11.30 – 12.1.2019)”

Friday (11.29.2019)

FRIDAY (11.29.2019): The finales of Rockbar’s wet underwear party Soaked & Victoria Chase’s karaoke at Club Evolution; STR8 to DVD’s post-Thanksgiving edition at Gold Sounds; Kyle Motsinger at Rockwood Music Hall; Marti Gould Cummings at Feathers; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ MK & Inita D (11pm) TROPICANA: Eventbrice urban party (11pm) SUITE: Brenda DharlingContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.29.2019)”

Thanksgiving (11.28.2019)

THURSDAY (11.28.2019): Happy Thanksgiving! Not every venue has announced whether they are open or closed, or if they have regularly scheduled programming. We’ll update when we can. UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change (9pm); ULTIMATE DRAG PAGEANT (11pm) TBA BOXERS WH: “Show Me What You Got” talent competition hosted by Kizha Carr  (10:30pm) TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE:ContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving (11.28.2019)”

Wednesday (11.27.2019)

WEDNESDAY (11.27.2019): The penultimate CAKES at Metro features Horrorchata, Merrie Cherry, Hannah Lou & DJ Ickarus; “Bette Bathhouse & Beyond” at Bedlam; Victoria Chase’s last Wednesday karaoke at Club Evolution; a Madonna party at Rockbar; Crystal Mesh joins the OOPS girls for a Thanksgiving benefit at The ROsemont; Friendsgiving at REBAR; and more! UPTOWN /ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.27.2019)”

Tuesday (11.26.2019)

TUESDAY (11.26.2019): Thotyssey judges the season finale of Polish the Queen at Stonewall; standup comedy at The Vault; horror trivia at Rockbar; the Fruit basket variety show has its st anniversary at 3 Dollar Bill; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: TakeContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.26.2019)”

Monday (11.25.2019)

MONDAY (11.25.2019): Cherry Poppins & Jacklynn Hyde host a Christmas showcase following a Stephanie’s Child concert at Therapy; Sutton Lee Seymour’s final “Broadway Monday” of the year at Hardware; horror movies at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: “Man Crush Mondays” (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERSContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.25.2019)”

Sunday (11.24.2019)

SUNDAY (11.24.2019): At the Vault, it’s Thotyssey’s “Viva & a Diva” starring Viva Vidalia & Brenda, as well as Lady Simon’s all-star birthday bash; Iconic winner Jax hosts her debut show at Icon; a queer flea at 3 Dollar Bill; Elise Navy-Dad Invades Stonewall; Ruby Fox’s birthday at The Deep End; Boudir LeFleur & KristyContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.24.2019)”

Saturday (11.23.2019)

SATURDAY (11.23.2019): Jake Resnicow’s new “3D” circuit party premieres at new venue Zero Space; Ric Sena’s VIVA returns to Avant Gardner; Ladyfag’s No Frills warehouse party is back at 99 Scott; FURBALL at Hudson Terrace; Be Cute X Set It Off at Littlefield; Aja at Metropolitan; Eurovision star Surie at Rockbar; CALIBR at ReBar; andContinueContinue reading “Saturday (11.23.2019)”

Wake Up, Bitch! (11.23-24.2019)

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 MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi MooreContinueContinue reading “Wake Up, Bitch! (11.23-24.2019)”

Friday (11.22.2019)

FRIDAY (11.22.2019):  Jackie Cox & Sherry Pie premiere a new primetime weekly at Therapy; Miss Guy & Tyler Ashley worship Nipples at Nowhere; Hot Rabbit & Honey Burlesque at Baby’s All Right; MESS debuts at Rockbar;”3 Tall Queens” starring Lauren Ordair, Chandilier & Whendy Whaxwood returns to the Duplex; Ty Sunderland’s Love Prism at 3ContinueContinue reading “Friday (11.22.2019)”

Thursday (11.21.2019)

THURSDAY (11.21.2019): A new night at Boxers HK hosted by Viva Vidalia & Devo Monique featuring some of our favorite Brooklyn queens; Vito Fun & Susanne Bartsch at ReBar’s WOLFpup; The Carry Nation & Eli Escobar spin with Amber & JD for Union Pool’s PAT Party; DRAGnet at Metro; Mattachine at Julius’; a Chappy “spaceContinueContinue reading “Thursday (11.21.2019)”

Wednesday (11.20.2019)

WEDNESDAY (11.20.2019): Flippe Kikee’s karaoke at Phoenix has its first anniversary; Ghost Elektra of Berlin joins Mini Horrorwitz at Metro; a naked party at Bedlam; Chauncey Dandridge’s spoken word / live music Freak-Out returns to Stonewall; an Imperial Court showcase at the Irish American Pub; Paige Turner & Sarah Lazarus present a show at ClubContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (11.20.2019)”

Tuesday (11.19.2019)

TUESDAY (11.19.2019): Nina West hosts a RuGirl stat Christmas revue at the Wellmont in Montclair, NJ; The Hell’s Kitchenettes at the Beechman; Tym Moss’ new film JUNK premieres at the Cantor Film Center followed  by a Q&A with Michael Musto; The OTP stars in a performance art piece at Dixon Place; Dezi 5 & friendsContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (11.19.2019)”

Monday (11.18.2019)

MONDAY (11.18.2019): Emi Grate’s dragiversary and Celine Dion’s album release party at The Vault; new Iconic winner Jax joins Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Pieces; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: “Man Crush Mondays” (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm) VSBU:ContinueContinue reading “Monday (11.18.2019)”

Sunday (11.17.2019)

SUNDAY (11.17.2019): Thotyssey will be judging the Season 3 finally of Iconic at Icon Bar, immediately following an all-star benefit for Sweaty Eddie; a new party premiere at Bedlam featuring Boudoir LeFleur, Kristy Blaze & Mr Ms Adrien; DJ Vito Fun at Chelsea Music Hall; new Sundays at Macri Park with Lilith LeFae, Mocha LiteContinueContinue reading “Sunday (11.17.2019)”