Thursday (1.16.2020)

THURSDAY (1.16.2020):  Aja, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Hardware; Merrie CHerry & Glace Chase host a benefit for Australia at Metro; Stephanie's Child at Therapy; WOLFPup at Rebar; drag queens on ice at the Standard Highline; Boy Radio at Club Cumming; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change with Reya Sunshine (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS:Continue reading "Thursday (1.16.2020)"

Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)

Lucky Chengs' Sunday brunch experience at Secret Room NYC is a dragtastic and delicious kiki. [Cover photo: Svetlana Stoli by Thotyssey.] Drag brunch truly brings the people together: it’s the only time of the week that Bachelorette Beckys and Bitchfaced Gays can unite under one roof to devour carbs and bottomless mimosas, throw dollars atContinue reading "Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)"

Wednesday (1.15.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.15.2020):  White Elephant Burlesque presents the final Silver Tusk Awards in NYC; Antyon LeMonte's party Daybreak rises again at the Mondorian Hotel's Boogie Room; Macy Rodman does OOPS at The Rosemont; Bella Noche stars in a cabaret at Pianos; Neon Calypso & Lilith LeFae join Devo Monique at Metro; and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinue reading "Wednesday (1.15.2020)"

Monday (1.13.2020)

MONDAY (1.13.2020): The monthly country music party at Metro features Untitled Queen & Lucy Balls; a sports-themed gay comedy night at Caveat; Catrina Lovelace joins Brenda Dharling at Playhouse; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Glam Gavin (9pm) ALIBI: "ManContinue reading "Monday (1.13.2020)"

Sunday (1.12.2020)

SUNDAY (1.12.2020): Cherry Poppins & Elise Navy-Dad premiere a new Stonewall monthly right before Skyla Versai's Invasion; Novaczar debuts a new show of her own at Club Cumming; Brita Filter hosts Look Queen at Playhouse; Jackie Dupree's birthday show at Vodka Soda; an Imperial Court 80s revue at Industry; Occupy The Disco spin LeBain; andContinue reading "Sunday (1.12.2020)"

Saturday (1.11.2020)

SATURDAY (1.11.2020): Alexis Michelle & Dusty Ray Bottoms perform at Albatross; RAM at ReBar, Ce'tait BonTemps presents Dark Roots at Talon Bar starring Ragamuffin, Pinwheel Pinwheel & more; Homo Erectus Burlesque & Ari Kiki's RIOT at Stonewall; Hot Rabbit at Lot 45; FAKE NUDES at the Rosemont; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: BoyishContinue reading "Saturday (1.11.2020)"

1 Thot Minute with Coco Taylor

Thotyssey catches up with NYC's kindly and campy queen, former Miss Rockbar Coco Taylor, as she prepares to premiere her biggest show yet. Thotyssey: Coco! Hello and happy New Year! The last time I saw you was just a few nights ago at Rockbar where you performed with the current and prior Miss Rockbars, VictoriaContinue reading "1 Thot Minute with Coco Taylor"

Wake Up, Bitch! (1.11-12.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch FRESCO'S CANTINA (Astoria): Brunch with Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz K RICO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIXContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (1.11-12.2020)"

Thursday (1.9.2020)

THURSDAY (1.9.2020): Thotyssey's Thot Mess returns to ReBar featuring one of Skyla Versai's final U.S. appearances; Wallbreaker's third anniversary at Macri Park; the Big Apple Circus' ringleader is Shequida's Hardware guest; Night of 1000 Bowies at House of Yes; The Nobodies at The Vault; Michele Shocked hosts an Elizabeth Warren mixer at Minnie's; and more!Continue reading "Thursday (1.9.2020)"

On Point With: Elektra Lite

This rapidly rising star of New York drag (already a GLAM nominee!) got her first taste of the art form touring with "KinkyBoots," and has since made her presence known in nearly every drag venue in the city. Get a jolt of Elektra Lite now, before superstardom launches her onto the next level! [Cover Photo:Continue reading "On Point With: Elektra Lite"

Wednesday (1.8.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.8.2020): Playhouse premieres a new Wednesday party hosted by Rify Royalty; Mila Jam performs at DROM; Madame Vivien V hosts a Bowie edition of the Hot Mess drag competition at House of Yes; Lady Macncheese's Court of Filth returns to Rockbar on a new night; a variety show in Queens' QED features Shanita BumpContinue reading "Wednesday (1.8.2020)"

On Point With: Anna-Lisa Campos

Longtime Brooklyn scenester and former restaurant manager, Anna-Lisa Campos is the producer of Macri Park's vital WALLBREAKER monthly benefit show which has it's epic third anniversary this week. Anna-Lisa tells Thotyssey how she got here and where she's going... but first, we dish on the joys and sorrows of coat check. Thotyssey: Greetings, Anna-Lisa! So,Continue reading "On Point With: Anna-Lisa Campos"

Tuesday (1.7.2020)

TUESDAY (1.7.2020): Richard Cortez premieres a new weekly jazz night with all-star guest players at Club Cumming; the new Playhouse Tuesday lineup features Marti Gould Cummings, Selma Nilla, Kiki Ball-Change, Ruby Roo, Skye Walker & Vix; the second anniversary of JanSport's "You Tried It" at Therapy; Theydy Bedbug's monthly showcase returns to the Rosemont; MerrieContinue reading "Tuesday (1.7.2020)"

Monday (1.6.2020)

MONDAY (1.6.2020): Thorgy Thor & Ragamuffin join Ruby Roo, Shiny Penny, Cameron Cole & Devo Monique for the finale of the long-running Mondays On Mondays at Macri Park; Aja is with Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Pieces; Harmonica Sunbeam's birthday extravaganza at Brightside Tavern; Svetlana Stoli is at Industry with Tina Burner &Continue reading "Monday (1.6.2020)"

On Point With: Jack Barrow

The strapping, mustached burlesquer has been making quite an impact on New York nightlife as of late... enough to earn him his very first GLAM nomination. Thotyssey gets the bare truth from the one and only Jack Barrow. [Cover photo: Alan Barnett] Thotyssey: Hello Jack, thanks for chatting today! So, how did you ring in theContinue reading "On Point With: Jack Barrow"

Have You Seen Vinny Vega?

Former nightlife event producer, photographer and gogo boy Vinny Vega is currently unaccounted for after posting about "ending it" on his Facebook page. To convey the seriousness of the situation, it must be disclosed that Vinny has prior a history of suicide attempts. The next step needs to be getting local authorities involved, but informationContinue reading "Have You Seen Vinny Vega?"