FRIDAY (10.11.2019): Stephanie's Child have a concert at Sony Hall; HARDER has its 4th anniversary at 3 Dollar Bill, while Ty Sunderland's "Heaven on Earth" turns two at China Chalet; a XOXA event at Wonderville; the finale of "The Simsinz" at the Beechman; Gilda Wabbit brings a new show to the Duplex; Maddelynn Hatter & HorrorchataContinue reading "Friday (10.11.2019)"
Thursday (10.10.2019)
THURSDAY (10.10.2019): Drag Race UK viewing parties; a new night hosted by Rify Royalty & Izzy Uncut begins at Rise; Tina Burner, Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx premiere "Witch Perfect" at Club Cumming; Alotta McGriddles & Acid Betty host a Halloween auction at Metro; Ike Avelli's "Lube: A Gay-sical" opens at the Beechman; Vivacious joinsContinue reading "Thursday (10.10.2019)"
On Point With: Syn
One of the original trailblazing queens of a recent movement to bring drag back to Long Island, this performer's got more sass and style than we can handle. Forget church... it's time for a little more Syn in our lives! [Cover photo: Alejo Photography] Thotyssey: Hi, Syn! Thanks for talking to us today! Recently, you hostedContinue reading "On Point With: Syn"
Wednesday (10.9.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.9.2019): A new weekly premieres at the Rosé Mansion starring Ritzy Bitz, Adriana Trenta & Nicole Onoscopi; a new round of Madame Vivien V's Hot Mess at House of Yes; Miss Gay America Pattaya Hart rejoins Holly Dae at Monster; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Selma Nilla (9pm);Continue reading "Wednesday (10.9.2019)"
Tuesday (10.8.2019)
TUESDAY (10.8.2019): The Madonna fandom doc "Like A Prayer" screens at AMC Empire 25, followed by an afterparty with DJ Jene at Rise; new bingo nights from Busted at Phoenix and Merrie Cherry at Clinton Hall; Lilian Bustle hosts a burlesque night in Jersey City; Iodine Quartz and a group of queens perform at Rebecca's;Continue reading "Tuesday (10.8.2019)"
Monday (10.7.2019)
MONDAY (10.7.2019): "Three Tall Queens" returns to The Duplex, starring Chandilear, Lauren Ordair & Whendy Whaxwood; a new BPM from Will Sheridan and company at Metro; Marti Cummings' penultimate Stage Fright at Therapy; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERSContinue reading "Monday (10.7.2019)"
Sunday (10.6.2019)
SUNDAY (10.6.2019): Vito Fun spins Fun Tea at Chelsea Music Hall; Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx present a new "Cuntry" INVASION of Stonewall following Hibiscus' show; Astrud Aurelia joins Devo Monique & La Zavaleta at The Vault; Novaczar & Olivia Lux are back at Club Cumming; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ MaxContinue reading "Sunday (10.6.2019)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Taylor-Rey at The Duplex
Don't let her adorable bunny upstage her... Taylor-Rey is the True Queen of The Duplex! Bar that I work at: The Duplex Cabaret & Piano Bar How long I've worked there: Just about 2 years What are my shifts: Sunday Night, Monday Happy Hour (But I stay late to sing and DRANKK) and Thursday NightContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Taylor-Rey at The Duplex"
Saturday (10.5.2019)
SATURDAY (10.5.2019): The Eagle NYC presents the Mr. Eagle 2020 competition; Mr. Heart of NY is sashed at Rockbar; DJ Keoki spins a ComicCon afterparty at Tailor PH; YAS MAMA at C'Mon Everybody; all-star DJs at Avant Gardner; a "Dirty Dancing" burlesque tribute at The Triad; Audrey Phoenix's birthday roast at Albatross; Glace Chase's final MetropolitanContinue reading "Saturday (10.5.2019)"
On Point With: Amber Guesa
Taste this hamburger, Mary! One of the movers and shakers of the growing Westchester drag scene, this Hudson Valley-born queen is now becoming a presence right here in NYC. Save your appetite for the juicy Amber Guesa! Thotyssey: Hello Amber! OMG it’s autumn for realz today, how do you like it? Amber Guesa: Hey Jim!Continue reading "On Point With: Amber Guesa"
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.5-6.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Marti Gould Cummings DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz KING'S (JH, Qns): *NEW* Brunch with King IvyContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.5-6.2019)"
Friday (10.4.2019)
FRIDAY (10.4.2019): DJ Kristian Narn aka HODOR spins Schimanski; a new 12:12 from Ladyfag & company at Open House; Holly Box-Springs joins "Distorted Diznee" at the Beechman; Viva Vidalia & Lilith LeFae's final Rockbar show; Maddelynn Hatter performs at Club Cumming; Rify Royalty and two Sterlings at The Vault; Tina Burner at Feathers; and more!Continue reading "Friday (10.4.2019)"
Thursday (10.3.2019)
THURSDAY (10.3.2019): Thotyssey's Thot Mess returns to ReBar with She'Knead ThisGig & Nico Gonzalez; "Drag Race UK" premieres with several viewing parties across town; Straight Acting turns 5 at Metropolitan; a new cycle of the Ultimate Drag Pageant premieres at The West End; Bella Noche debuts a new Long Island weekly; the finale of ShaneContinue reading "Thursday (10.3.2019)"
On Point With: King Ivy
It's hard to believe that one so young could have so many years of performing under her belt, but this queen is practically a veteran of the scene. Slender, colorful and tough as nails, this dancing fashionista has been through several incarnations and survived both a tough neighborhood and the chaos that was the last daysContinue reading "On Point With: King Ivy"
Wednesday (10.2.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.2.2019): Vivica Galactica hosts a new bingo at The Buren in BK, then heads to The Vault for her show featuring the return of Minnie Cupcakes; Adriana Trenta's last night of karaoke at VSBU; Doris Dear at Don't Tell Mama; DJ Boston Chery joins Amber Valentine at The Woods; and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinue reading "Wednesday (10.2.2019)"
On Point With: C’etait BonTemps
An acclaimed event producer, drag performer and burlesquer, this bewitching Renaissance Man is about to put on his biggest production yet based on what is probably your favorite streaming show right now. Get your spoop on with C'etait BpnTemps! [Cover photo: Chris Sorensen] Thotyssey: Hello C'etait! Thank you for talking to us today... I know thisContinue reading "On Point With: C’etait BonTemps"
Tuesday (10.1.2019)
TUESDAY (10.1.2019): Famed playwright Charles Busch screens his camp classic film adaptation of "Psycho Beach Party" at Rockbar; Theydy Bedbug hosts an alterna-drag showcase at The Rosemont; "Dragula" viewing parties in Brooklyn; Elise Navy-Dad is Kristy Blaze's guest co-host for Stonewall's "Polish The Queen"; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke withContinue reading "Tuesday (10.1.2019)"
Monday (9.30.2019)
MONDAY (9.30.2019): Sheila Tack premieres a new variety show at Anyway Cafe; the legendary Lilias White joins Marti Cummings for Stage Fright at Therapy; Zenobia, Junior Mint, Thee Suburbia & Felix And the Future perform with Will Sheridan at Metro; and more!
Sunday (9.29.2019)
SUNDAY (9.29.2019): Thotyssey's monthly VIVA & A DIVA returns to The Vault, hosted by Viva Vidalia and guest co-host Madame Vivien V; The NY Burlesque Festival presents the Pastie Awards at LPR; legendary DJs Escape, Hector Romero & Hex Hector spin at Analog BK; Miss Gay New Jersey at Cafe Imperial; Zarria raises funds forContinue reading "Sunday (9.29.2019)"
ThotSpot: The Simsinz (Laurie Beechman, 9.27.2019)
Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jim Silvestri The last place I expected to see one of the zaniest, most gonzo drag shows in recent memory was The Laurie Beechman Theatre, home of classy (but with poop jokes) fare from stars of the drag cabaret scene likeContinue reading "ThotSpot: The Simsinz (Laurie Beechman, 9.27.2019)"
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