The youngest ever drag artist to win a season of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise, the then-19 (now 20) year old star of "Drag Race UK" Season 3 Krystal Versace is finally ready to meet her adoring fans in public, care of her very first world tour. Get ready, NYC! [Cover photo: Scotti Bennett] Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: Krystal Versace"
Monday (4.18.2022)
MONDAY (4.18.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Harmonica Sunbeam. Tonight with Kevin Williams, Alisha Day, Jahlisa A. Ross & Simply Rob (8:30pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: "SCUM: GushContinue reading "Monday (4.18.2022)"
On Point With: Natalie Joy Johnson
A performer in well-known Broadway musicals, star Natalie Joy Johnson truly shines brightest in a cabaret setting where her compelling and hilarious personality guide a monstrous talent into the hearts and minds of a rabid local fanbase. Her popular weekly at the Q is about to take a pause, but another major showcase is nearlyContinue reading "On Point With: Natalie Joy Johnson"
Easter Sunday (4.17.2022)
SUNDAY (4.17.2022) 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)HARLEM NIGHTS: DJs Max Damian & Alex Mendez (9:30pm)LAMBDAContinue reading "Easter Sunday (4.17.2022)"
Saturday (4.16.2022)
SATURDAY (4.16.2022) 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 Hibiscus (noon)Continue reading "Saturday (4.16.2022)"
Friday (4.15.2022)
FRIDAY (4.15.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm)HARLEM NIGHTS: "Uptown Stripdown" burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Totally Uncensored, Chief Checkahoe, Noctua, Cece BrownSugah & Nina Josephine (8pm)AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race with Kiki Ball-Change Amanda Pörq (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Friday (4.15.2022)"
On Point With: AJ Blankenship
This dance performer and choreographer has worked with everyone from cheerleaders to drag queens to the cast of a major movie musical. And now, AJ Blankenship is teaming up with one of "Drag Race's" biggest stars to make more magic happen in Brooklyn. [Cover photo: Robert Riese] Thotyssey: AJ, thanks so much for finding timeContinue reading "On Point With: AJ Blankenship"
Thursday (4.14.2022)
THURSDAY (4.14.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)BROADWAY BAR @ NORDSTROMS: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6pm)OSTERIA LAURA: Karaoke feat. Cicatrix (7pm)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 MoiContinue reading "Thursday (4.14.2022)"
On Point With: Facundo Rodriguez
This sexy Argentinian-born actor and model has had every bar job in (and off) the books... so now it's high time for him to be the boss! Boy Butter beauty Facundo Rodriguez is here to serve Thirst. Thotyssey: Hello, Facundo! Thanks for chatting with us today! First of all, belated congratulations on the successful openingContinue reading "On Point With: Facundo Rodriguez"
Wednesday (4.13.2022)
WEDNESDAY (4.13.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Play Out fashion show (8pm)TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood Heidi N. Dix (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] Vix (7pm); [1st Fl] Pianist James Oblak (9pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio's "LatinQ" (10pm);[1st Fl] Karaoke feat. Tammy Spanx (11pm)BACALL'S: Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Wednesday (4.13.2022)"
On Point With: Liz B.N.
Lets talk gigs with singing / comedy queen on the rise, Liz B.N.! Thotyssey: Hello Liz! Thanks for chatting with us today! How's April treating you so far? Liz B.N.: Pretty good! It's Arab Heritage Month, so it's always nice to celebrate my roots. Happy AHM! What exactly is your heritage, if I may ask?Continue reading "On Point With: Liz B.N."
Tuesday (4.12.2022)
TUESDAY (4.12.2022) 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. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Pissi Myles (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Level Up" geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm)HARDWARE: Islaya & Jax (8pm);Pixie Aventura with MerrieContinue reading "Tuesday (4.12.2022)"
On Point With: Jo Disco
Once a fabulous club kid from a defining moment in NYC nightlife, this stunner is now co-producing and DJing a brand of events that might be defining the future of the scene. We need Jo Disco! Thotyssey: Hello Jo, thanks for chatting today! How is April treating you so far? Jo Disco: So good toContinue reading "On Point With: Jo Disco"
Monday (4.11.2022)
MONDAY (4.11.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) 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: [1st Fl] Tim Young (9pm);[1st Fl] Jada Valenciaga (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Poker tournament hostedContinue reading "Monday (4.11.2022)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Omar at Barracuda
Dancer, choreographer, manager, "chillest" babe: Omar! Bar(s) that I work at: Hello everyone, I'm Omar Emilio and I'm currently working at the one and only Barracuda Lounge as a bartender and manager. How long I've worked there: I've been working at Barracuda for 10 months now. The bar opened later [post-Covid] than other bars inContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Omar at Barracuda"
Sunday (4.10.2022)
SUNDAY (4.10.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX OSTERIA LAURA: Bingo brunch feat. Cicatrix (2pm)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)HARLEM NIGHTS: DJs MaxContinue reading "Sunday (4.10.2022)"
Saturday (4.9.2022)
SATURDAY (4.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SCHAPIRO THEATER: A Jury of Our Queers feat. Nancy NoGood & more (2pm & 7:30pm)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 & DivinityContinue reading "Saturday (4.9.2022)"
Friday (4.8.2022)
FRIDAY (4.8.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm)SCHAPIRO THEATER: A Jury of Our Queers starring Nancy NoGood (7:30pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race with Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)TOOLBOX: Drag Race with Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc (10pm)IDENTITY: DragContinue reading "Friday (4.8.2022)"
On Point With: Kenzo Onyx
Our current reigning Mr. Eagle 2022 and co-founder of the Gotham Kennel Club, Pup Kenzo Onyx embraces kink aplenty while doing good for the world. [Cover photo: Joshua Rodriguez] Thotyssey: Thanks so much for talking to us Kenzo, and much belated congrats on winning Mr. Eagle 2022! When you're not wearing it, where do youContinue reading "On Point With: Kenzo Onyx"
Thursday (4.7.2022)
THURSDAY (4.7.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)OSTERIA LAURA: Karaoke feat. Cicatrix (7pm)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);[3rd Fl] "Lady Liberty" finale hosted byContinue reading "Thursday (4.7.2022)"
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