On Point With: Tenderoni

One of the world's best known and most celebrated drag kings, Tenderoni (you can hear that name inspiration dropped right in the beginning of Michael Jackson's "PYT") was just featured on TV's first king competition... and is about to return to NYC for a major show. [Cover photo: Adam Ouahmane] Thotyssey: Tenderoni, hello! Thanks forContinue reading "On Point With: Tenderoni"

Tuesday (8.26.2025)

TUESDAY (8.26.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Tuesday (8.26.2025)"

On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor

True NYC burlesque royalty, Miss Frankie Eleanor reflects on her "Nuyorican" roots, the enduring legacy of Coney Island and the upcoming Mx. Nobody finale. [Cover photo: Désirée De Sade] Thotyssey: Miss Frankie, hello! So as Summer 2025 draws to a close, what have you felt about this season? Miss Frankie Eleanor: Surprised, honestly. With theContinue reading "On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor"

Monday (8.25.2025)

MONDAY (8.25.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Monday (8.25.2025)"

Sunday (8.24.2025)

SUNDAY (8.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Inita D & Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm);Continue reading "Sunday (8.24.2025)"

Saturday (8.23.2025)

SATURDAY (8.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX:  Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Brunch feat. Marti Gould Cummings with : ShowPonii, Bianca Star & Hibiscus (11am) RISE: BrunchContinue reading "Saturday (8.23.2025)"

Friday (8.22.2025)

FRIDAY (8.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase  (9pm) FORT TRYON PYBLIC HOUSE: Rhiannon Nichelle, Skrawberry Fields & Aria Jae (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn HydeContinue reading "Friday (8.22.2025)"

On Point With: Daniel Reichard

Part of the original cast of the universally beloved modern musical "Jersey Boys" and now an in-demand performer on both grand and intimate stages, Daniel Reichard is bringing a whole bag of talent to Fire Island this summer for an exclusive showcase! Thotyssey: Hello Daniel! How are you doing, where are you, and what wereContinue reading "On Point With: Daniel Reichard"

Thursday (8.21.2025)

THURSDAY (8.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Pietra Parker (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RITZ: Drag Race Brasil / Pietra Parker (7pm);Octavia Anyae with Novaczar (11pm) RED EYE: HeddaContinue reading "Thursday (8.21.2025)"

On Point With: King Molasses

Crowned in July, the first winner on the debut season's finale of the competition show "King of Drag" (aka the first televised drag king competition) King Molasses' sweet majesty is pouring all over the world as we speak. New Yorkers have two great chances to catch the King this month! [Cover photo: Beyond You Portraits]Continue reading "On Point With: King Molasses"

Wednesday (8.20.2025)

WEDNESDAY (8.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted by Marti Gould Cummings with Plasma (10pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hostedContinue reading "Wednesday (8.20.2025)"

On Point With: Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq

A drag performer who serves amusement, athleticism and activism in equal measures, Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq will surely be a showstopper on the Bushwig stage this weekend! [Cover photo: @gxdlyy_[ Thotyssey: Anna, hello! I see that you just did a show with Venus at Sandy Jacks… I believe that's a home base for you! How did thatContinue reading "On Point With: Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq"

Tuesday (8.19.2025)

TUESDAY (8.19.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Tuesday (8.19.2025)"

On Point With: Cyb3r Bull

An oft-masked music producer and DJ with a deliciously dark sound and major party brand, Cyb3r Bull is dropping an epic debut EP... with a killer release party to boot. Thotyssey: Cyb3r, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How's your summer been so far… and even though it's still a bit early, are you excited forContinue reading "On Point With: Cyb3r Bull"

Monday (8.18.2025)

MONDAY (8.18.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne with Dorothy Bishop, Travis Kent & Mark Addison (9pm)Continue reading "Monday (8.18.2025)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Shane at Boiler Room

The East Village's iconic Boiler Room is back and better than ever; stop in and get served by resident artist / photographer and Bar Babe Shane Reynolds! Bar(s) that I work at: The Boiler Room How long I've worked there: 10 months What are my shifts: Saturday and Thursday nights, Monday day What makes thisContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Shane at Boiler Room"

Sunday (8.17.2025)

SUNDAY (8.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Umoja Black Pride Block Party" feat. Inaya Day & Kevin Aviance with 4N Yardi, Daesha Richards & Roy Jones plus DJs Poison Ivy, Frankie Paradise & Sedrick (noon);"Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise - finale (5pm)Continue reading "Sunday (8.17.2025)"

Saturday (8.16.2025)

SATURDAY (8.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 3RD & WESTCHESTER AVES (BX):"4th Annual Sancocho At The End Of The Rainbow Pride Festival" hosted by  Kelly KaBoom & King Z'yair Fenix feat. IdenT.T., Robert Garcia, Kitty Ka’Boodlez, Jasmin Van Wales, Gary Carmichael, Nahomy La Patra, Legna Marbella, 4N Yardy, Constance, Aaliyah Martinez, Alexa DuMont & moreContinue reading "Saturday (8.16.2025)"

Friday (8.15.2025)

FRIDAY (8.15.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase  (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (6pm);DJ Nesto with Brenda Dharling (10pm) DICKENS: DJ Adriana Trenta (8pm) HARDWARE: JasmineContinue reading "Friday (8.15.2025)"