WEDNESDAY (9.25.2019): Neon Calypso joins OOPS at The Rosemont; Thee Suburbia and company debut an eclectic new showcase at 3 Dollar Bill; a new Freak-Out at Stonewall; Shiny Penny hosts a bingo benefiting Elizabeth Warren at Berg'n; Jae W. Brown is back with a Rockbar cabaret; Tammy Faye Starlite premieres a new residency at Pangea;Continue reading "Wednesday (9.25.2019)"
On Point With: Janelle No. 5
The latest (last?) member of the Haus of Aja is now part of a new drag supergroup, and becoming a true star in her own right. Take a whiff of the marvelous Janelle No. 5! [Cover photo: dmvrtinez] Thotyssey: Janelle, hello! Thanks for talking with us! Janelle No. 5: Hello! I'm honored to be chattingContinue reading "On Point With: Janelle No. 5"
Tuesday (9.24.2019)
TUESDAY (9.24.2019): the 2nd anniversary of Gogo Tuesdays at Posh; Donna Summers' "On The Radio" is celebrated at the Vault by Dezi 5, Stephanie Stone, Junior Mint & more; a "Golden Girls" marathon at Rockbar; Robyn Banks hosts a showcase before Polish the Queen at Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERSContinue reading "Tuesday (9.24.2019)"
Monday (9.23.2019)
MONDAY (9.23.2019): A pair of major drag show anniversaries tonight--Sherry Pie's Marquee Mondays at ReBar is two years-old, while Shequida's Drag Wars at Pieces turns three; Broadway Mondays at Hardware presents a "Little Shop of Horrors" tribute; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WESTContinue reading "Monday (9.23.2019)"
Sunday (9.22.2019)
SUNDAY (9.22.2019): Frankie Sharp's prime time DREAMLAND premieres at the Dream Hotel's PHD, featuring Brita Filter; ICONIC's 3rd season kicks off at Icon; the final BBQ of the season at Metro; Vivica Galactica presents a new drag & burlesque showcase at WILD Project; a benefit for QDEP at The Rosemont; FiFi DuBois hosts a MissContinue reading "Sunday (9.22.2019)"
On Point With: Sterling
Approaching stage numbers from a writer's perspective, author and makeup artist Sterling Tull serves us a genuinely unique, structured take on the old "drag mix" troupe. A former UDP contestant, Sterling is now full steam ahead for this weekend's "Iconic" premiere... and other exciting stuff lies down the road. Thotyssey: Hello Sterling! So, did youContinue reading "On Point With: Sterling"
ThotSpot: Dragula Season 3 Viewing with Maddelynn Hatter (Macri Park, 9.17.2019)
Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jeremy Grossman Below are spoilers for Dragula Season 3, Episode 4! Season 3 of Dragula has certainly been spooky, but not for the reasons you might expect! Fans have been miffed with Amazon Prime, which started streaming the show for theContinue reading "ThotSpot: Dragula Season 3 Viewing with Maddelynn Hatter (Macri Park, 9.17.2019)"
Saturday (9.21.2019)
SATURDAY (9.21.2019): This year's Miss'd America pageant is at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City; A "Bushwig Hangover" edition of Be Cute follows Yes Homo at Littlefield; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; Hot Rabbit joins with Honey Burlesque for a new night at Baby's All Right; HEBRO is high & holy at Chelsea MusicContinue reading "Saturday (9.21.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (9.21-22.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch 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 PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi Misty Mountains & InitaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (9.21-22.2019)"
Friday (9.20.2019)
FRIDAY (9.20.2019): Charlene hosts a Tom of Finland event at No Bar; Raja lands at the Beechman; Allegra Spread presents a newbie burlesque revue at Coney Island USA; a nudist party at Rockbar; The Nobodies at The Vault; Ruffhouse at Nowhere; and more! UPTOWN BOXERS WH: DJ MK & Inita D (11pm) TROPICANA: Eventbrice urban partyContinue reading "Friday (9.20.2019)"
Thursday (9.19.2019)
THURSDAY (9.19.2019): At ReBar, Thotyssey's flagship party Thot Mess has it's first anniversary featuring performances by FiFi DuBois, Androgyny, Marcel & Foxy Scamazon; Lady Bunny and several top queens perform for a Trinity Place Center benefit at Industry, followed by QUEEN; Mattchine at Julius'; Phallic Cvnt & Miz Jade bring Deadly Wrath to 3DB; andContinue reading "Thursday (9.19.2019)"
On Point With: Marcel
Coming through as a nightlife host who gives you singing, dancing and fashion without drag is not a well-paved road these days, but young entertainer Marcel is bringing it all back. Conquering open stages all over the city, he's now about to celebrate a year of hosting Thotyssey's flagship twice-monthly Thot Mess--as well as hisContinue reading "On Point With: Marcel"
Wednesday (9.18.2019)
WEDNESDAY (9.18.2019): "American Horror Story" begins with viewing parties in the West Village, Brooklyn and Astoria; Zarria joins Kizha Carr as her guest co-host at Therapy; Dezi 5 performs for "The David Drumgold Variety Show" at MMAC; Neon Calypso is with the CAKES ladies at Metro; Michael Block interviews a panel of current & formerContinue reading "Wednesday (9.18.2019)"
On Point With: Nicky Doll
Yowza, this is a gorgeous queen! From Paris to San Francisco and now a New Yorker at last, makeup artist and drag queen Nicky Doll is set for world domination with high fashion beauty and edgy performances. Nicky chats with Thotyssey about her transcontinental journey, the evolution of French drag, why she isn't a comedy queenContinue reading "On Point With: Nicky Doll"
Tuesday (9.17.2019)
TUESDAY (9.17.2019): It's the second anniversary of Polish the Queen at Stonewall; at Hardware, Marti Gould Cummings joins Brita Filter for her birthday show, and afterwards Bootsie LeFaris & Neon Calypso hold down the fort; "The Haus of Aja" performs at LeBain; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (9.17.2019)"
On Point With: Felix And The Future
"A true original" barely begins to describe the look and sound of this Brooklyn based performing and recording artist. Never fitting in easily to any scene, Felix Flores aka Felix And The Future nonetheless has legions of fans and admirers. And with a BNA under his gorgeous belt, Felix is now about to conquer theContinue reading "On Point With: Felix And The Future"
ThotSpot: Sunday Service Sneak Preview (Therapy, 9.15.2019)
Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jim Silvestri "It was a great night, we just have to work out a few kinks," was what I heard from manager Ryan Overberg and some other folks that made Therapy Bar's "Sunday Service" drag brunch premiere happen (a private "friendsContinue reading "ThotSpot: Sunday Service Sneak Preview (Therapy, 9.15.2019)"
Monday (9.16.2019)
MONDAY (9.16.2019): Sutton, Cacophony & Paige are in house for Hardware's 5th Anniversary of Broadway Mondays; Lagoona Bloo premieres a new weekly at Barracuda; a showcase for "So You Think You Can Belt" past competitors at The West End; Vodka Stinger hosts a benefit at the Center at West Park; Lips queens raise funds forContinue reading "Monday (9.16.2019)"
Sunday (9.15.2019)
SUNDAY (9.152019): Sea Tea's last trip of the season features a Furball party and a tribute to Michael Fesco; Club Cumming's 2nd anniversary; an Imperial Court benefit at Industry; Honey Davenport's Rebar show is now Sunday; Untitled Queen & Horrorchata join Merrie Cherry for the Metro BBQ show; Molly Whop Invades Stonewall; Daphne Always singsContinue reading "Sunday (9.15.2019)"
On Point With: Molly Whop
A newer queen who nonetheless has a long history with NYC nightlife is about to make her hosting debut in the city's most vital venue. Prepare for the Invasion of Polish the Queen winner Molly Whop! Thotyssey: Molly, hello! So what did you do for Crazy New York Drag Weekend? Molly Whop: I had aContinue reading "On Point With: Molly Whop"
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