Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DA CAPO (UP): Brunch with Bootsie LeFaris DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty Mountains MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi MARIA PIA (HK): Brunch with TinaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.19-20.2019)"
Friday (10.18.2019)
FRIDAY (10.11.2019): Papi Juice returns to lsewhere; a new SPectrum soiree at 3 Dollar Bill; a drag night launches at Don't Tell Mama starring Lagoona Bloo & Castrata; FCGN nudity at Rockbar; Barbra Herr returns to BAAD; Holly Dae all night at The Ritz; Jon ALi & Baby Love at Soho House; and more! UPTOWNContinue reading "Friday (10.18.2019)"
Thursday (10.17.2019)
THURSDAY (10.17.2019): Dusty Ray Bottoms hosts a special Halloween edition of Thotyssey's THOT MESS at ReBar; Drag Race UK viewing parties; Kimmi Moore premieres her new music video at Hardware; PAT party time at Union Pool; a new house party premieres at Atlas hosted by Freddie Cosmo & Iris Spectre; Michael Bleu & Coby KoehlContinue reading "Thursday (10.17.2019)"
Wednesday (10.16.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.16.2019): A new GRRRLPWR punk rock concert and drag revue at The VNYL; Svetlana Stoli debuts a new bingo at The Painted Lady; a benefit for The Trevor project at Joyface stars Madame Vivien V, Misty Meaner & Mocha Lite; Felix And The Future perform for a new party at 3 Dollar Bill; anotherContinue reading "Wednesday (10.16.2019)"
1 Thot Minute With Bootsie LeFaris
One of NYC's most celebrated and hardest working comedy queens, Bootsie's got shows... everywhere, basically. But you haven't had The Full LeFaris until you've had the Bootsie Brunch! Our queen catches us up on her many goings on. [Cover & closing photos: Wilson Models] Thotyssey: Bootsie, hi! Happy October! How is the season treating you soContinue reading "1 Thot Minute With Bootsie LeFaris"
Tuesday (10.15.2019)
TUESDAY (10.15.2019): Patti Spliff's Sad Songs returns to The Rosemont, with Maddelynn Hatter; Pixie Aventura's birthday show at Hardware features several all-star guest queens; the last On Top of the season at LeBain; a Halloween drag tag sale at Industry; Broken Tired is back at Stonewall, right before Polish the Queen; and more! UPTOWN EVOContinue reading "Tuesday (10.15.2019)"
On Point With: Kyle Motsinger
This theatrical performer has been haunting the city's cabaret stages for a minute now, 2019 has been (and will be) a year of exciting projects for New York's premiere GingerVamp, Kyle Motsinger! [Cover photo by Corey TuT.] Thotyssey: Hey Kyle, thanks so much for chatting today! How is autumn treating you so far? Kyle Motsinger: AutumnContinue reading "On Point With: Kyle Motsinger"
Monday (10.14.2019)
MONDAY (10.14.2019): The last ever Stage Fright with Marti Gould Cummings at Therapy; Adele Computer performs for Whose Boots at Metro; the OOZ sex party at Loft 39; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm)Continue reading "Monday (10.14.2019)"
X-Rayed Sex: “I Don’t Believe In Total Bottoms”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. GOTCHA! I'm sure the initial read of that title had some of you fuming. Especially if youContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “I Don’t Believe In Total Bottoms”"
Sunday (10.13.2019)
SUNDAY (10.13.2019): Battle Hymn at Flash Factory, a special performance art presentation at The Rosemont from Untitled Queen; Vivacious at ReBar; Gloria Swansong as Judy Garland at Stonewall, followed by Inita D's Invasion; Brolesque & and underwear party at Bedlam; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ Max Damian (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: BritaContinue reading "Sunday (10.13.2019)"
On Point With: Jax
Drag artist, dancer and photographer--the Connecticut-born and self-described "Orange Oompa-Loompa" Jax brings a unique and refreshing perspective to the Astoria scene. and to New York City nightlife. Thotyssey: Jax, hello! I see you were kiki'ing at Icon with JanSport last night, was that fun? Jax: A kiki at Icon is always a fun time! ItContinue reading "On Point With: Jax"
Saturday (10.12.2019)
SATURDAY (10.12.2019): Horse Meat Disco at Elsewhere; Nicky Doll at Metro; Dusty Ray Bottoms & Alexis Michelle at Albatross; a ballroom event at Playstation Theatre; Homo Erectus Burlesque & Catrina Lovelace's RIOT at Stonewall; Marg-OH! Channing's new show at Pangea premieres; Fake Nudes at The Rosemont; King Size Queen at Nowhere; and more! UPTOWN /Continue reading "Saturday (10.12.2019)"
On Point With: Jette Grey
This sexy, stylish showgirl is fairly new to the scene, but is already making waves as The Rosemont's new karaoke hostess. Thotyssey is all aboard with Jette Grey! Thotyssey: Hello Jette, happy Nice Day In October! How prepared are you for Halloween right now? Jette Grey: Haha! Not at all, honestly. I hear you! It'sContinue reading "On Point With: Jette Grey"
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.12-13.2019)
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 HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Maddelynn Hatter HONEYWELL (UWS): Brunch with Lagoona Bloo & Rosé MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi MARIA PIA (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner LAContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.12-13.2019)"
Friday (10.11.2019)
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)"
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