Wake Up, Bitch! (1.25-26.2020)

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 LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore SPOONFED NYC (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne CokeContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (1.25-26.2020)"

Friday (1.24.2020)

FRIDAY (1.24.2020): The 3rd anniversary of Matty Glitterati's FEMME at Club Cumming, with Crimson Kitty & Zeta Jones; Sherry Vine joins Jackie Beat onstage at 3 Dollar Bill, then hosts Wendy Stuart Kaplan's birthday bash at Bedlam; later at 3 Dollar Bill, Ty Sunderland presents Love Prism; Ladyfag's 12:12 at Open House; Balls Deep DiscoContinue reading "Friday (1.24.2020)"

Thursday (1.23.2020)

THURSDAY (1.23.2020): Thotyssey's back with a special edition of THOT MESS, at Rebar, celebrating the birthdays of hostess Ari Kiki & DJ Galindo plus a soon-to-drop single performance by Marcel! Meanwhile: Jan, Brita & Rosé host a Drag Race post-cast announcement edition of Soaked at Therapy; Ms. Ter & Lady Simon debut a new nightContinue reading "Thursday (1.23.2020)"

On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!

Congrats to all the just-announced cast members of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, which officially premieres Friday (groan) February 28! As is often the case, Thotyssey has had the privilege of interviewing the New York-centric cast members of the season, generally during periods much earlier in their careers (particularly in Jan's case, who was justContinue reading "On Points with Drag Race Season 12 Queens!"

On Point With: Tina Twirler

Here's a relative newcomer to NYC drag who's time has very much come: a ferocious dancer, Todrick Hall video star, House of Davenport daughter (technically!), competition slayer and soon-to-be Invasion hostess Tina Twirler! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Wassup Tina!  I just saw you the other night at Pieces; you slayed while competing in DragContinue reading "On Point With: Tina Twirler"

Wednesday (1.22.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.22.2020): A mock drag pageant at Rockbar honoring Michael Block's birthday; Glace Chase's final karaoke at Belle Reve; Angel Elektra & Shay D'Pines join Freddie Cosmo for a new game night at Stonewall; a trivia tournament at 3 Dollar Bill; Ariel Sinclair hosts bingo at Station Pub; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH:Continue reading "Wednesday (1.22.2020)"

1 Thot Minute with Angelica Sundae

One of Brooklyn's most popular and creative queens has found a new level of success with a big production showcase in Manhattan that's making all the children gag. Angelica Sundae schools Thotyssey on the secret to the sweet success of Snack Theater. [Cover photo: Dylan Thomas] Thotyssey: Hi again, Angelica! You must be busy now,Continue reading "1 Thot Minute with Angelica Sundae"

Tuesday (1.21.2020)

TUESDAY (1.21.2020):  A Pup Night charity event at Rockbar; Kandy Muse joins Patti Spliff for Sad Songs at The Rosemont; popular jazz musicians accompany Richard Cortez at Club Cumming; Brita Filter is back in NYC & Hardware; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley with Peachez (8pm) BOXERS WH: KaraokeContinue reading "Tuesday (1.21.2020)"

On Point With: Shane Marcus

In a fairly young career, this sexy circuit DJ is already world-traveled and globally in demand. Thotyssey checks in with megastar dancefloor destroyer Shane Marcus on the eve of some truly big gigs, including his biggest yet. Thotyssey: Hello, Shane! I see from a recent Facebook pic that you’ve been a bit under the weatherContinue reading "On Point With: Shane Marcus"

Sunday (1.19.2020)

SUNDAY (1.19.2020): MLK Sunday in NYC! Paige Turner celebrates 9 years of SLURP at Therapy; The annual Invasion of the Ice Palace at Stonewall; David Bowie & Elvis' annual birthday concert featuring several live bands courtesy of Michael T at Arlene Grocery; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; the Imperial Court holiday party in Astoria; theContinue reading "Sunday (1.19.2020)"

On Point With: Wendy Stuart Kaplan

Activist, ally, author, actress, influencer, explorer, enchantress, nightlife scenestress and a perfect size 8... these are just a morsel of descriptions one can attach to a true original, the Bronx-born Wendy Stuart Kaplan! As she prepares for her upcoming star-studded birthday party at Bedlam, Thotyssey gets Wendy's insight on where she's been and what's happeningContinue reading "On Point With: Wendy Stuart Kaplan"

Saturday (11.18.2020)

SATURDAY (1.18.2020): M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; CALIBR at Rebar; BE CUTE at Littlefield; Hot Rabbit at Baby's All Right; Shane Tate at Rockbar; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: Boyish Charm, Jubilee, Blue & Roque (8pm); DJ Anarki (11pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Logan Hardcore (4pm); Brenda Dharling (7pm); DJContinue reading "Saturday (11.18.2020)"

Wake Up, Bitch! (1.18-19.2020)

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 LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi SIX 26 (JC, NJ): Brunch with Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi Moore SPOONFED NYC (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne CokeContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (1.18-19.2020)"

Thursday (1.16.2020)

THURSDAY (1.16.2020):  Aja, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 at Hardware; Merrie CHerry & Glace Chase host a benefit for Australia at Metro; Stephanie's Child at Therapy; WOLFPup at Rebar; drag queens on ice at the Standard Highline; Boy Radio at Club Cumming; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change with Reya Sunshine (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS:Continue reading "Thursday (1.16.2020)"

Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)

Lucky Chengs' Sunday brunch experience at Secret Room NYC is a dragtastic and delicious kiki. [Cover photo: Svetlana Stoli by Thotyssey.] Drag brunch truly brings the people together: it’s the only time of the week that Bachelorette Beckys and Bitchfaced Gays can unite under one roof to devour carbs and bottomless mimosas, throw dollars atContinue reading "Thotlight On: Lucky Chengs’ Crazy Boozy Brunch (Secret Room NYC, 1.12.2020)"

Wednesday (1.15.2020)

WEDNESDAY (1.15.2020):  White Elephant Burlesque presents the final Silver Tusk Awards in NYC; Antyon LeMonte's party Daybreak rises again at the Mondorian Hotel's Boogie Room; Macy Rodman does OOPS at The Rosemont; Bella Noche stars in a cabaret at Pianos; Neon Calypso & Lilith LeFae join Devo Monique at Metro; and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinue reading "Wednesday (1.15.2020)"