Shake it like a Polaroid with Brooklyn bar babe and disco darling Ian! [Cover photo: Rude Polaroids] Bar(s) that I work at: C'mon Everybody and Good Judy! How long I've worked there: Since the summer of last year. What are my shifts: Friday upstairs at Judy, Saturdays and some Sundays at C'mon. I also usuallyContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Ian at C’mon Everybody & Good Judy"
Sunday (6.5.2022)
SUNDAY (6.5.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois with Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm)OSTERIA LAURA: Brunch feat. Cicatrix (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 night (10pm)Continue reading "Sunday (6.5.2022)"
Saturday (6.4.2022)
SATURDAY (6.4.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm)IDENTITY: "Spanglish Saturdays" (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity with Heidi N. Dix (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'S KITCHEN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains with RoquéContinue reading "Saturday (6.4.2022)"
Friday (6.3.2022)
FRIDAY (6.3.2022) 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)TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm); DJ JRoc (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)TRIAD: Pam Ann: Looking Busy (9:30pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THEContinue reading "Friday (6.3.2022)"
On Point With: Emily Maresca
The creator and boss behind Hot Rabbit--one of New York nightlife's most popular and inclusive brands of kiki--Emily Maresca balances business, pleasure and family life like few others in this field can. And this Pride Month will be one of the Rabbit's most prolific and fun AF yet! Thotyssey: Hello Emily! It's summertime, which meansContinue reading "On Point With: Emily Maresca"
Thursday (6.2.2022)
THURSDAY (6.2.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: "Thugged Out Thursdays" (10pm)IDENTITY: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] "Cheers Queers" happy hour feat. Aveq Moi (6pm);[1st Fl] The Cake Boys - Richard, Junior Mintt, Chicoraro & HughContinue reading "Thursday (6.2.2022)"
On Point With: Sam Gee
Gogo boy turned DJ Sam Gee is one of New York's (and, frankly, Earth's) most desired and desirable nightlife professionals. This is obviously Sam's busiest season, but read to learn where New Yorkers can dance to his beats on Pride Week! Thotyssey: Hell Sam, thanks for chatting with us today! You are a busy manContinue reading "On Point With: Sam Gee"
Wednesday (6.1.2022)
WEDNESDAY (6.1.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)AT THE WALLACE: Lagunitas presents Lagoona Bloo & Kiki Ball-Change (6pm)IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm)TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Marti Gould Cummings & Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (5pm);[1st Fl] Vix (8pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio's "LatinQ" (10pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD FuegoContinue reading "Wednesday (6.1.2022)"
Thot Stuff: Manila Sells Vodka, Thotyssey is Old & the End of Lady Liberty?
Our latest column is up at WERRRK.com, and that site's editor Chiffon Dior sums it up well: "Thot Stuff Is back as the award-winning Jim Silvestri realizes Thotyssey NYC Is aging, Manila Luzon sells SERV Vodka and wonders what is next for Lady Liberty at The Q NYC. All this and more In the latestContinue reading "Thot Stuff: Manila Sells Vodka, Thotyssey is Old & the End of Lady Liberty?"
Tuesday (5.31.2022)
TUESDAY (5.31.2022) 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. Pissi Myles (7pm);Gigi Cutina (10:30pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Nani Tsunami & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);[1st Fl] Brandon James Gwinn (9pm);[1st Fl] Live band karaoke hosted by Lance HorneContinue reading "Tuesday (5.31.2022)"
On Point With: Cynthia Russo
A former proprietor of popular lesbian bars who now co-produces some of the city's largest queer women's events, Cynthia Russo's got your Queens Pride and NYC Pride covered! Thotyssey: Hello Cynthia thanks for chatting! The summer is nearly upon us, are you excited? Cynthia Russo: Yes, very excited and looking forward to some warmth andContinue reading "On Point With: Cynthia Russo"
Memorial Day (5.30.2022)
MONDAY (5.30.2022) 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)4WEST LOUNGE: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: "SCUM: Gush Mondays" (6pm)THE Q: Freeda Kulo with Privilege & Paloma LaMona (7pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Memorial Day (5.30.2022)"
On Point With: Tiresias
Much like their mythical namesake, performance artist and curator Tiresias does not let their visual condition interfere with their life's work: which in this case is dramatically expressive art. And this summer, major players in Brooklyn nightlife will be on board for their latest creation. Thotyssey: Hello Tiresias, thanks for chatting with us today! So,Continue reading "On Point With: Tiresias"
Sunday (5.29.2022)
SUNDAY (5.29.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois with Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)KIRVENS: Karaoke feat. Misty Mountains (8pm)ALIBI: "Sin Sunday" gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JD (10pm)IDENTITY: Latin night (10pm)Continue reading "Sunday (5.29.2022)"
Saturday (5.27.2022)
SATURDAY (5.27.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRYON PUBLIC HOUSE: Brunch feat. Sucia, Amanda Please, Elise Nicole & Skrawberry with DJ Casa de Galindo (2pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm)IDENTITY: "Spanglish Saturdays" (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity with Heidi N. Dix (10pm)SUITE: OctaviaContinue reading "Saturday (5.27.2022)"
Friday (5.27.2022)
FRIDAY (5.27.2022) 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)TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm); DJ dance party (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ TonyDaGreat (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Pianist MaxContinue reading "Friday (5.27.2022)"
On Point With: Adrena Lin
Having been recently crowned in an important pageant, young queen Adrena Lin is ready to take on the hosting duties of one of Chelsea's biggest nights. Thotyssey: Hello Adrena! Thanks for chatting with us on this gorgeous May Day! Are you looking forward to summer drag moments? Adrena Lin: Hi there! Thanks for hitting meContinue reading "On Point With: Adrena Lin"
Thursday (5.26.2022)
THURSDAY (5.26.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: "Thugged Out Thursdays" (10pm)IDENTITY: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] "Cheers Queers" happy hour feat. Aveq Moi (6pm);[1st Fl] The Cake Boys - Oliver Herface, Charlie Wo, Myster E.Continue reading "Thursday (5.26.2022)"
On Point With: Eric Michael
Originally a host of some of NYC's most popular circuit parties in recent years, Eric Michael is now producing one of the last big kikis of May 2022. [Cover photo: Frank Carrasquillo] Thotyssey: Hello Eric, thanks for chatting with us today! So, summer weather is here! Are you happy with that? Eric Michael: I amContinue reading "On Point With: Eric Michael"
Wednesday (5.25.2022)
WEDNESDAY (5.25.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Bambina the Don Diva with Jahlisa A. Ross (8pm)TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Vix (7pm);[1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (9pm);[3rd Fl] Lagoona Bloo & the Tim Young band (9pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio'sContinue reading "Wednesday (5.25.2022)"
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