On Point With: Gogo Gadget

A veteran all-star of the burlesque stage and the DJ booth, we are about to see even more of "The Bouncing Bubble-butt Beefcake of Burlesque" Gogo Gadget as he and another burlesque bae prepare a new recurring showcase in the West Village. Thotyssey: Hello Gogo! How was your Valentines Day? Gogo Gadget: Beautifully busy, withContinue reading "On Point With: Gogo Gadget"

Tuesday (2.18.2020)

TUESDAY (2.18.2020): Patti Spliff hosts a new "Sad Songs" at the Rosemont featuring Astrud Aurelia & more; Pup night at Rockbar; a burlesque revue at Suite; a new trivia night at Sycamore hosted by Viva Vidalia; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley with Sequoia (8pm) ALIBI: Take It BackContinue reading "Tuesday (2.18.2020)"

Shout Outs: Endless Night & Mad House!

We're thoroughly enjoying the newly-released Endless Night, a collection of remixes of singles from Vegas Valentine's recent EP Nocturne.  If you are feeling a gothy 80's dance vibe Coronavirusing your soul and you need to get that soothed, young Vegas--who is currently tearing up all the NYC queer bars and clubs with his vampy, choreographed, glow-in-the-darkContinue reading "Shout Outs: Endless Night & Mad House!"

Monday (2.17.2020)

MONDAY (2.20..2020): Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia premiere a weekly open stage night at 3 Dollar Bill; Lauren Ordair joins Kizha Carr at Barracuda; Bella Noche & Heidi Haux take the stage at Pianos; Ari Kiki is Brenda Dharling's Playhouse guest; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm)Continue reading "Monday (2.17.2020)"

Sunday (2.16.2020)

SUNDAY (2.16.2020): Can't wait to see Madame Vivien V's showcase with Vic Sin, She'Knead ThisGig & Lord of Beef tonight at Parkside Lounge! Meanwhile: Miss Paradise 2020 in Asbury Park; Peppermint & Dusty Ray Bottoms host Look Queen at Playhouse; Horse Meat Disco at Elsewhere; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; Untitled Queen presents a performanceContinue reading "Sunday (2.16.2020)"

Saturday (2.15.2020)

SATURDAY (2.15.2020): A post-VDay edition of Horrorchata's Be Cute at Littlefield; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; Big Dipper performs at Rockbar; CALIBR at Rebar; Prada G. Major premieres a new weekly dance party at Stonewall; Rikk York at Boxers WH; a Gaga party at C'Mon Everybody; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: Boyish Charm,Continue reading "Saturday (2.15.2020)"

Wake Up, Bitch! (2.15-16.2020)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CARA MIA (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke CROSS & ORANGE (AB, NJ): Brunch with Jolina Jasmine, Nikky Sky Blake, Lady Marisa & Mancie Mandell DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty MountainsContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.15-16.2020)"

Friday (2.14.2020)

FRIDAY (2.14.2020): Happy Valentine's Day! Digna hosts Eric Michael's circuit party FEVER at Hudson Terrace; PAPI JUICE at Elsewhere; Milk performs at Ty Sunderland's DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND at Webster Hall; a Retro Factory Moulin Rouge experience at 3 Dollar Bill; Witti Repartee hosts a showcase at The Eagle NYC; Horrorchata & Rify Royalty show us Cupid'sContinue reading "Friday (2.14.2020)"

On Point With: Sequoia

This notable newcomer to local drag has been stunning audiences with smooth singing, glam beats and a truly towering presence. Serving us improv comedy and Broadway stardust, it's the formidable Sequoia! Thotyssey: Hello Sequoia! Thanks for talking to us tonight! So, did you catch any of the GLAM Awards on Monday? Sequoia: I didn’t getContinue reading "On Point With: Sequoia"

Thursday (2.13.2020)

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)"

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)"