A true staple of Fire Island's Ice Palace, bartender and DJ Chuck McTague reflects on his storied career and his partnership with the legendary Girl of a Thousand Voices Porsche, along with the challenges and promises of this upcoming post-lockdown (fingers crossed!) but still socially distant season at the Ice Palace. Thotyssey: Hello Chuck! HappyContinue reading "On Point With: Chuck McTague"
Thursday (5.6.2021)
THURSDAY (5.6.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Shequida (7pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae (7pm)RISE: Brenda Dharling (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm)XOXO: Marcel with Crystal Comedowns, Twiggy Malone, Yaga Tigerlily, Kenny Supreme & DJ Casa De Galindo (7pm)RITZ: Bingo feat. Morgan Royel (8pm) CHELSEA EAGLE NYC: DJ Corey CraigContinue reading "Thursday (5.6.2021)"
On Point With: Robin Rose Quartz
A recent competition winner and relative newcomer to NYC, this Texas-born Titaness has been tearing up all the brunches and socially distanced gigs here. Thotyssey basks in the crimson light of Ruby Rose Quartz! Thotyssey: Hello Robin! How is this Rainy May Day treating you? Robin Rose Quartz: Howdy! I don't mind the rain theseContinue reading "On Point With: Robin Rose Quartz"
Cinco de Mayo (5.5.2021)
WEDNESDAY (5.5.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **For all live indoor venue events, occupancy is currently at 50% per lockdown regulations and social distancing is enforced. Contact venues or listed performers to confirm reservations if necessary.** UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Cinco de Mayo (5.5.2021)"
Tuesday (5.4.2021)
TUESDAY (5.4.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL'S KITCHEN RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Box-Springs (6pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (8pm) MIDTOWN EAST TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm) WEST VILLAGE STONEWALL: "Piano Bar" (6pm)PIECES: Heidi Haux with Gloria Swansong (6pm) *FINALE*PLAYHOUSE: AndrogyNY, Jacklynn Hyde & Brenda Dharling (9pm) *FINALE*Continue reading "Tuesday (5.4.2021)"
Monday (5.3.2021)
MONDAY (5.3.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky with Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (5pm)RISE: Trivia feat. Jasmine Rice LaBeija (8pm) RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker & Leonardo Brito (8pm) INDUSTRY: Kiki Ball-Change (9pm) WEST VILLAGEContinue reading "Monday (5.3.2021)"
Sunday (5.2.2021)
SUNDAY (5.2.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX EL PASO: Brunch feat. Lola Michele-Kiki (noon)CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. Kristy Blaze & Morgan Royel (2pm);POSE viewing party feat. Lee Soulja with Brenda Continental & Jasmin Van Wales (8pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm)ALIBI: "Sin Sunday"Continue reading "Sunday (5.2.2021)"
On Point With: Helix Pinecomb
Nightlife photographer, cellist, Bostonian... Helix Pinecomb dishes on what makes his city special, what have been his career highlights, and what life is like as the partner of a Dragula gurl. Thotyssey: Hello Helix! Thanks for chatting with us today! So, May is here! Helix Pinecomb: May is one of my favorite times of year.Continue reading "On Point With: Helix Pinecomb"
Saturday (5.1.2021)
SATURDAY (5.1.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **For all live indoor venue events, occupancy is currently at 50% per lockdown regulations and social distancing is enforced. Contact venues or listed performers to confirm reservations if necessary.** UPTOWN SUITE: Octavia Anyae (7pm) HELL'S KITCHEN LA PULPERIAContinue reading "Saturday (5.1.2021)"
On Point With: Ginger Von Snap
She may be from North Carolina, but this young queen has taken NYC for her very own. Turning looks and making moves, it's the posh and tasty Ginger Von Snap! [UPDATE: This performer is now known as Olive (2025)] Thotyssey: Hey there, Ginger! So, May is already upon us and things are looking up forContinue reading "On Point With: Ginger Von Snap"
Friday (4.30.2021)
FRIDAY (4.30.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas (7pm) HELL'S KITCHEN RISE: Holly Box-Springs (6pm)INDUSTRY: Brenda Dharling (7pm)HARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris (8pm)RITZ: "Open Call" drag competition hosted by Holly Dae (8pm);Trivia feat. Holly Dae with Zarria Powell & StasiContinue reading "Friday (4.30.2021)"
THOTify Music Monthly – April 2021
April offered a number of eclectic tracks for our queer ears, courtesy of NYC nightlife's finest and beyond. Aja, "Tough Love" (Official Audio feat. GESS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_G62hC4iM A bit more ominous and aggressive then their mournful last single, the first word of this song title is dominant as ex-RuGirl Aja raps lyrical hellfire around singer GESS'sContinue reading "THOTify Music Monthly – April 2021"
Thursday (4.29.2021)
THURSDAY (4.29.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Shequida (7pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae (7pm)RISE: Brenda Dharling (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm)XOXO: Marcel with Crystal Comedowns, Sitanya Face & DJ Casa De Galindo (7pm)RITZ: Bingo feat. Morgan Royel (8pm) CHELSEA EAGLE NYC: DJ Corey Craig (5pm)LIBERTY NYC: Hibiscus, Peachez JanaeContinue reading "Thursday (4.29.2021)"
Wednesday (4.28.2021)
WEDNESDAY (4.28.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **For all live indoor venue events, occupancy is currently at 50% per lockdown regulations and social distancing is enforced. Contact venues or listed performers to confirm reservations if necessary.** UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Wednesday (4.28.2021)"
On Point With: Corey Craig
Pharmacist by day, DJ and podcaster by night--you can only imagine what a crazy year this has been for The Eagle NYC's Dr. DJ Corey Craig. But it's only the latest chapter in a very storied career! Thotyssey: Hello Dr. DJ Corey! Tell us about your Crazy Covid Year. Corey Craig: Well, "Dr. Corey Craig"Continue reading "On Point With: Corey Craig"
Tuesday (4.27.2021)
TUESDAY (4.27.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) UPTOWN THE CHIPPED CUP: "Convenient Show" live music / variety feat. Antony Cherrie & more (6:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Box-Springs (6pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (8pm) MIDTOWN EAST TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm) WESTContinue reading "Tuesday (4.27.2021)"
Monday (4.26.2021)
MONDAY (4.26.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky with Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (5pm)INDUSTRY: Izzy Uncut (7pm)RISE: Trivia feat. Jasmine Rice LaBeija with Zeta Jones (8pm) RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker (8pm) WEST VILLAGE PIECES:Continue reading "Monday (4.26.2021)"
On Point With: The Taurex
Brooklyn has a brand new title holder: the first ever reigning Mx. Metal, aka fierce young queen The Taurex! Thotyssey: Hello Taurex! Thanks for chatting today! So Friday night you were with Lucia Fuchsia and Chase Runaway as they hosted the Drag Race finale viewing party in Brooklyn's Our Wicked Lady! How was the crowd?Continue reading "On Point With: The Taurex"
Sunday (4.25.2021)
SUNDAY (4.25.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN / BRONX EL PASO: Brunch feat. Lola Michele-Kiki with Roqué (noon)CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. Jasmin Van Wales & FiFi DuBois (2pm)KIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm) HELL'S KITCHEN SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs Drag Brunch feat. Svetlana Stoli with LexiContinue reading "Sunday (4.25.2021)"
On Point With: I’m Baby
Aw, ain't she cute!? Well, they're a lot more than that, and the digital stage has shown us many different aspects of Brooklyn drag artist I'm Baby! [Cover photo: Jay Kay] Thotyssey: Hello Baby! How are you this month? I'm Baby: Hey! I'm doing pretty great, I would say. The warmer weather always puts meContinue reading "On Point With: I’m Baby"
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