Wednesday (6.2.2021)

WEDNESDAY (6.2.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN FUSION HK: Lexington Banks (7pm)RISE: Marti Gould Cummings & Bootsie LeFaris (7pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (7pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore (10pm)RITZ: Selma Nilla with Gloria Swansong (8pm)INDUSTRY: Pixie Aventura (9pm)XOXO: TBAContinue reading "Wednesday (6.2.2021)"

On Point With: AriaJae

Young rapper, drag queen, sex worker, hairdresser and brunch hostess AriaJae (aka ArrJay Robinson) is keeping the hustle alive... and winning tons of fans in the process. Thotyssey: Thank you for chatting today, Aria! So you were recently at the new Hell's Kitchen venue XOXO, guest performing for Jessica Rose and Virginia Thicc's show. HowContinue reading "On Point With: AriaJae"

Tuesday (6.1.2021)

TUESDAY (6.1.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) UPTOWN / BRONX IDENTITY: Soft opening (6pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi with Phoebe Jeebies (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN DON'T TELL MAMA: Seth Bisen-Hersh with Marilyn Monhoe (7pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Box-Springs (8pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura with Lola Michele-Kiki (10pm)RISE: MichelleContinue reading "Tuesday (6.1.2021)"

On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady

Boasting the greenest thumb in all of dragdom, Cuban-Nevadan stylist and horticulturist Missleidy is currently teaching Plant Parents around the world how to make their children grow right, while coming up roses on stages all across NYC. [Cover photo: Leeor Wild c/o PAPER Magazine] Thotyssey: Hello Missleidy, thanks for chatting today! How was your MemorialContinue reading "On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady"

Monday (6.7.2021)

MONDAY (6.7.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) HELL'S KITCHEN 410 W 47TH ST: "SCUM: Gush Mondays" (6pm)HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky with Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (7pm)XOXO: Tim Young (7pm)RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker & Shantel B (8:30pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (9pm)RISE:Continue reading "Monday (6.7.2021)"

THOTify Music Monthly – May 2021

May was was busy month for queer nightlife original music--just in time for mass re-openings of dance floors across NYC! Aja with Dai Burger, "Horsewh!p" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpNPEhB1iQ The New York rapper's massive (20 tracks!) new record Crown is already getting lots of buzz for it's dueling aggressive and reflective vibes. This track in particular, which hasContinue reading "THOTify Music Monthly – May 2021"

Sunday (5.30.2021)

SUNDAY (5.30.2021) 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) NOT TODAYCECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch (2pm) NOT TODAYKIRVENS: Bingo feat. Boyish Charm (6pm)ALIBI: "Sin Sunday" gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm)TRIAD: Lovely Dark Things feat.Continue reading "Sunday (5.30.2021)"

Saturday (5.29.2021)

SATURDAY (5.29.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). **Venues may require patrons to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination via vaccination card or Excelsior Pass app for admittance, or for full use of the venue. Patrons without proof of vaccination can be denied entry, or instructedContinue reading "Saturday (5.29.2021)"

Friday (5.28.2021)

FRIDAY (5.28.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) HELL'S KITCHEN RISE: Jada Valenciaga & DJ Xavier (6pm)HARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris with VinnyGaga (7pm)RITZ: [upstairs] Digna, Islaya & Elle No. 5 with DJ BaeJing (7pm);[downstairs] "Open Call" drag competition hosted by Chelsea Piers (8pm);[downstairs] Trivia feat.Continue reading "Friday (5.28.2021)"

On Point With: Justin Cudmore

A true dancefloor disc jockey warrior with a rich history in nightlife (including membership in a few DJ supergroups), Justin Cudmore discusses the gigs that got him here, the new music that's coming, and the reckoning of Rona Ravers. Thotyssey: Hello Justin, thanks for talking to us today! Spring is here and live venues areContinue reading "On Point With: Justin Cudmore"

Thursday (5.27.2021)

THURSDAY (5.27.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN ALIBI: Legendary viewing party hosted by The Taurex (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Shequida with Jiggly Caliente (7pm)RISE: Brenda Dharling (7pm)MR. BIGGS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm)TITO MURPHY'S: Lagoona Bloo & Castrata (7pm)XOXO: Marcel & Crystal Comedowns with Alexis Flame, Carmen Gettit, Bethadone Clinique, Amy Leigh CelestialContinue reading "Thursday (5.27.2021)"

Drag Race All-Stars 6 Cast Announced!

Congratulations to the just announced cast of RuPaul's Drag Race's All-Stars! The sixth season of the popular franchise's spinoff will premiere Thursday, June 24th. Over the years, Thotyssey has spoken to a few of these cast members. Let's revisit these interviews! Ginger Minj (7.11.2017)JanSport (3.8.2017)Jiggly Caliente (7.20.2016)Pandora Boxx (10.30.2017)Scarlet Envy (12.8.2016)

Wednesday (5.26.2021)

WEDNESDAY (5.26.2021) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming, plus online nightlife-based programming (EST). UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Jacklynn Hyde (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN INDUSTRY: The Sherry Vine Variety Show E1 viewing party hosted by Sherry Vine (7pm);Pixie Aventura (9pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (7pm)RISE: Marti Gould Cummings & Bootsie LeFaris (7pm)RITZ: Selma Nilla with NickContinue reading "Wednesday (5.26.2021)"

On Point With: James Oblak

Imagine being a gorgeous and charismatic musician who is also extremely talented, creative and disciplined enough to have released your own original album. Now stop imagining, because you're clearly James Oblak... and the new season of your Fire Island show premieres this weekend! [Cover Photo: John Kale] Thotyssey: Hello James! It's a lovely day inContinue reading "On Point With: James Oblak"

Tuesday (5.25.2021)

TUESDAY (5.25.2021) Your daily guide to online nightlife-based programming and socially distanced live events during the coronavirus quarantine. (EST) UPTOWN SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)ALIBI: Janae SaisQuoi with Roqué (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN INDUSTRY: Holly Box-Springs (6pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura (8pm)RISE: Bingo feat. Pissi Myles (8pm) MIDTOWN EAST TOWNHOUSE: Pianist Sarah Glassman (6pm) CHELSEA REBAR: Drink & Draw (7pm) WESTContinue reading "Tuesday (5.25.2021)"

X-Rayed Sex: “So Many Bottoms Among Us”

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. One ongoing complaint (or joke, depending how you look at it) here in NYC is howContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “So Many Bottoms Among Us”"

Monday (5.24.2021)

MONDAY (5.24.2021) 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 (7pm)XOXO: Tim Young (7pm)RISE: Trivia feat. Rify Royalty (8pm)RITZ: Isabella Rio & DJ Valber with Pietra Parker & Miranda (8:30pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (9pm) CHELSEA REBAR: BingoContinue reading "Monday (5.24.2021)"