THURSDAY (2.13.2020): Tina Burner, Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx star in the premiere of "The First Knives Club" at Club Cumming; the Alotta Stuff auction returns to Metro, following a drag tag sale; DJs Reaubert & Opportunity Knox have their first showiversary at Nowhere; A Valentines Day edition of QUEEN at Industry; WolfPUP at Rebar;Continue reading "Thursday (2.13.2020)"
On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi
One half of a dynamic drag duo hailing from South Carolina that is slowly but surely taking over NYC one unconventional venue at a time, the hilarious Ducky Sheaboi tells Thotyssey about the secret to her success as a performer, New Yorker and drag wife. Thotyssey: Hello, Ducky! Thanks for talking to us today! So,Continue reading "On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi"
Wednesday (2.12.2020)
WEDNESDAY (2.12.2020): Emi Grate brings back her panel / drag show format, now at The Gradient; a pup night at The Vault; pop-up fashion shows from Daddy Couture at Playhouse and K-Straps at Rockbar; the return of DWorld's "Devil Wears Nada" naked party at Bedlam; Vylette Tendency & Noctua present a night of drag &Continue reading "Wednesday (2.12.2020)"
Tuesday (2.11.2020)
TUESDAY (2.11.2020): a fundraiser for Marti Gould Cummings' city counsel campaign features top queens performing at Boxers WH; Jan is back hosting You Tried It at Therapy; the monthly trans open stage returns to Metro; and more! UPTOWN BOXERS WH: HEARTS FOR MARTI fundraiser for Marti Gould Cummings' city counsel campaign with Brita Filter, Hibiscus, Yasmin Delano, BoyishContinue reading "Tuesday (2.11.2020)"
Monday (2.10.2020)
MONDAY (2.20..2020): Alaska presents a Kim Petras tribute show at 3 Dollar Bill, with special guests; Jackie Cox's hit stage show "Just Jackie" returns for one night only, at Therapy; Kizha Carr presents a night of drag improv at Barracuda, with a cast of upcoming queens; The Paisley Fields premiere their new video at Metro'sContinue reading "Monday (2.10.2020)"
On Point With: Astrud Aurelia
This beautiful and terrifying newcomer to our city was already a star when she got here... thanks to Instagram and Alaska Thunderfuck and "Dragula," and most of all her own incomparable talent. The shape-sifting succubus operates with the precision of a multi-instrumental jazz performer (she's that) and the flair of a reincarnated Bowie (hey, sheContinue reading "On Point With: Astrud Aurelia"
Sunday (2.9.2020)
SUNDAY (2.9.2020): Oscars viewing parties across the city; a Ten Yards Clothing & BoiPKG runway show at Venus & Furs; Dragula's Louisianna Purchase performs at The Rosemont; Alexis Michelle & Phi Phi O'Hara host Look Queen at Playhouse; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX WEST END: Oscars viewing with Corma Kelley & Inita D (7:30pm) BOXERS WH:Continue reading "Sunday (2.9.2020)"
Saturday (2.8.2020)
SATURDAY (2.8.2020): Cynthia Lee Fontaine joins Jasmine Rice at Playhouse; Marcel premieres a new party at Bann in HK featuring Jayse Vegas, AndrogyNY, Senerio & more; A Goldie Hawn worshipfest at 3 Dollar Bill; Switch N'Play present VAMP at National Sawdust; Nedra Belle & Peaches host a showcase for POC queens at The West End;Continue reading "Saturday (2.8.2020)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.8-9.2020)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty Mountains LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi & Olivia Lux SINGLECUT (Astoria): Brunch with Richard, Muscles Monty, Geminemesis & Sweaty Eddie SUPERFINE (BK) :BrunchContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.8-9.2020)"
Friday (2.7.2020)
FRIDAY (2.7..2020): Hot Rabbit's final party at DROM features a Food Network star; Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia premiere a new monthly party at Offside Tavern; Rify Royalty & Sookie Sterling return to The Vault; a Brooklyn invasion of The Ritz; a "long underwear" party at Bedlam; Tammy Spanx hosts a circus-themed birthday show atContinue reading "Friday (2.7.2020)"
Thursday (2.6.2020)
THURSDAY (2.6.2020): The 2019 GLAM-winning blog Thotyssey returns with a new edition of the dance-and-drag kiki THOT MESS at Rebar, featuring Neon Calypso, Jayse Vegas & more! Meanwhile: Striaght Acting at Metro; Logan Hardcore premieres a new bingo at BarBacon in HK; Mimi Carey's birthday at POSH; Ritzy Bitz hosts a benefit at Mount Sinai;Continue reading "Thursday (2.6.2020)"
On Point With: Peachez
This queen on the rise is about to produce and co-host an important and timely new showcase at The West End.... come and get schooled by the teaches of Peachez! Thotyssey: Hello Peachez! So it’s been a busy few weeks here in Gaysville... were you able to see any of the GLAMs the other night?Continue reading "On Point With: Peachez"
Wednesday (2.5.2020)
WEDNESDAY (2.5.2020): Adriana Trenta premieres a new show at ReBar that pits her against a guest queen of the week, tonight being Hibiscus; Tammy Spanx is once again Phoenix's karaoke hostess; Elise Navy-Dad & Peter Dunn watch "Survivor" at The West End; Jae W. Brown presents a new cabaret at Rockbar; Ariel Versacxe is backContinue reading "Wednesday (2.5.2020)"
On Point With: Richard
Long live the Kings! With drag kings on the rise once more across the nightlife kingdom, vibrant newcomer and Mx. Nobody alum Richard (formerly surnamed "DiCocko") decided it was time to get all the guys on one page. Hence, we now have The Cake Boys spreading their delicious drag crumbs all over the city, includingContinue reading "On Point With: Richard"
Tuesday (2.4.2020)
TUESDAY (2.4.2020): The Rising Star singing competition returns to Rise Bar; Ross Matthews performs at the Gramercy Theatre; Mocha Lite becomes Pixie Aventura's February co-host at Hardware; Izzy Uncut rolls bingo at Clinton Hall on the East Side; Theydy Bedbug & friends return to the Rosemont with an alt-drag showcase; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE:Continue reading "Tuesday (2.4.2020)"
Monday (2.3.2020)
MONDAY (2.3..2020): The GLAM Awards at Sony Hall; an unofficial GLAMs afterparty at Therapy; Holly Dae joins Brenda Dharling at Playhouse; Holly Box-Springs becomes Jacklynn Hyde's new Broadway Mondays co-host at Hardware; Sequoia is Albatross' new karaoke hostess; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingoContinue reading "Monday (2.3.2020)"
Sunday (2.2.2020)
SUNDAY (2.2.2020): Super Bowl & halftime show viewing parties across the city; a new drag cabaret competition premieres at Club Cumming; Honey Davenport hosts a literary edition of Look Queen at Playhouse; Baby Love & Juku are joined by Charlene & Macy Rodman for a new night at The Rosemont; Ruby Monroe, Jessica Rose &Continue reading "Sunday (2.2.2020)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Chaz at Icon & Albatross
GLAM nominee Chaz is the jewel of Astoria! Bars that I work at: Icon and Albatross in Astoria. How long I've worked there: It’ll be a year in March. My, has it flown by! What are my shifts: Movie Mondays / Messy Monthly at Icon, S&M Live! on Tuesdays at Icon, Karoake Fridays at Albatross,Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Chaz at Icon & Albatross"
Saturday (2.1.2020)
SATURDAY (2.1.2020): There's a lot! Scarlet Envy hosts The Vault's first anniversary; Club Zero Space at Zero Space; BRUT at 3 Dollar Bill; KUNST at Elsewhere; Yas Mama at C'Mon Everybody; Ricardo Tavares' new PHYSICAL at The Dance in the East Village; improv queens at The Pit NYC; JizzaBella's birthday at Stonewall, followed by GloriaContinue reading "Saturday (2.1.2020)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.1-2.2020)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty Mountains LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore SPOONFED NYC (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke SUNDAYContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.1-2.2020)"
Thotyssey 