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"

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)"

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)"

Saturday (9.28.2019)

SATURDAY (9.28.2019): Two big BK circuit parties--Saint-At-Large's Homecoming at 53 Scott, and Rhythm Nation at Bogart House; at Sony Hall, it's the NY Burlesque Festival Premiere Party (afterparty at Secret Room NYC) followed by Bartschland's Shake-N-Go; We The Heroes ComicCon showcase at Rockbar; Schwa De Vivre at Green Room 42; The Hell's Kitchenettes at theContinue reading "Saturday (9.28.2019)"

Wake Up, Bitch! (9.28-29.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DE CAPO (Uptown): Brunch with Bootsie LeFaris DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz MARIA PIA (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIAContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (9.28-29.2019)"

Friday (9.27.2019)

FRIDAY (9.27.2019):  The annual Ali Forney Center benefit DRAGS comes to 50 Bowery this year, featuring an all-star drag lineup of performers; Spectrum returns for a kiki called Daughter at the Market Hotel in BK; Ladyfag & company return to the site of 11:11 for the all new 12:12; The Hell's Kitchenettes & The SimsinzContinue reading "Friday (9.27.2019)"

On Point With: Brenda

Our current reigning Mx. Nobody is hilariously meta, wonderfully bizarre, and basically taking over Brooklyn nightlife. Thotyssey brings you... Brenda! Thotyssey: Hello Brenda! Thanks so much for talking to us today! So, belated congratulations on your Mx. Nobody pageant win! Where at home are you showcasing your cardboard crown? Hello Jim! Thank YOU! And thankContinue reading "On Point With: Brenda"

For Your Consideration: NYC Nightlife Videos from 2019

"Who should I vote for in Best Video for the GLAMS this year?" Whomever you like, but here are some ideas! Note: the category is very broad and can include clips of live performances, comedy bits, makeup tutorials, and... I dunno... porn? Whatevs. But in this list I limited things to videos of the "ClassicContinue reading "For Your Consideration: NYC Nightlife Videos from 2019"