MONDAY (2.20..2020): Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia premiere a weekly open stage night at 3 Dollar Bill; Lauren Ordair joins Kizha Carr at Barracuda; Bella Noche & Heidi Haux take the stage at Pianos; Ari Kiki is Brenda Dharling's Playhouse guest; and more! UPTOWN WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt singing competition (9pm)Continue reading "Monday (2.17.2020)"
Sunday (2.16.2020)
SUNDAY (2.16.2020): Can't wait to see Madame Vivien V's showcase with Vic Sin, She'Knead ThisGig & Lord of Beef tonight at Parkside Lounge! Meanwhile: Miss Paradise 2020 in Asbury Park; Peppermint & Dusty Ray Bottoms host Look Queen at Playhouse; Horse Meat Disco at Elsewhere; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; Untitled Queen presents a performanceContinue reading "Sunday (2.16.2020)"
Saturday (2.15.2020)
SATURDAY (2.15.2020): A post-VDay edition of Horrorchata's Be Cute at Littlefield; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; Big Dipper performs at Rockbar; CALIBR at Rebar; Prada G. Major premieres a new weekly dance party at Stonewall; Rikk York at Boxers WH; a Gaga party at C'Mon Everybody; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: Boyish Charm,Continue reading "Saturday (2.15.2020)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.15-16.2020)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CARA MIA (HK): Brunch with Tiffany Anne Coke CROSS & ORANGE (AB, NJ): Brunch with Jolina Jasmine, Nikky Sky Blake, Lady Marisa & Mancie Mandell DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty MountainsContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.15-16.2020)"
Friday (2.14.2020)
FRIDAY (2.14.2020): Happy Valentine's Day! Digna hosts Eric Michael's circuit party FEVER at Hudson Terrace; PAPI JUICE at Elsewhere; Milk performs at Ty Sunderland's DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND at Webster Hall; a Retro Factory Moulin Rouge experience at 3 Dollar Bill; Witti Repartee hosts a showcase at The Eagle NYC; Horrorchata & Rify Royalty show us Cupid'sContinue reading "Friday (2.14.2020)"
On Point With: Sequoia
This notable newcomer to local drag has been stunning audiences with smooth singing, glam beats and a truly towering presence. Serving us improv comedy and Broadway stardust, it's the formidable Sequoia! Thotyssey: Hello Sequoia! Thanks for talking to us tonight! So, did you catch any of the GLAM Awards on Monday? Sequoia: I didn’t getContinue reading "On Point With: Sequoia"
Thursday (2.13.2020)
THURSDAY (2.13.2020): Tina Burner, Bootsie LeFaris & Tammy Spanx star in the premiere of "The First Knives Club" at Club Cumming; the Alotta Stuff auction returns to Metro, following a drag tag sale; DJs Reaubert & Opportunity Knox have their first showiversary at Nowhere; A Valentines Day edition of QUEEN at Industry; WolfPUP at Rebar;Continue reading "Thursday (2.13.2020)"
On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi
One half of a dynamic drag duo hailing from South Carolina that is slowly but surely taking over NYC one unconventional venue at a time, the hilarious Ducky Sheaboi tells Thotyssey about the secret to her success as a performer, New Yorker and drag wife. Thotyssey: Hello, Ducky! Thanks for talking to us today! So,Continue reading "On Point With: Ducky Sheaboi"
Wednesday (2.12.2020)
WEDNESDAY (2.12.2020): Emi Grate brings back her panel / drag show format, now at The Gradient; a pup night at The Vault; pop-up fashion shows from Daddy Couture at Playhouse and K-Straps at Rockbar; the return of DWorld's "Devil Wears Nada" naked party at Bedlam; Vylette Tendency & Noctua present a night of drag &Continue reading "Wednesday (2.12.2020)"
Tuesday (2.11.2020)
TUESDAY (2.11.2020): a fundraiser for Marti Gould Cummings' city counsel campaign features top queens performing at Boxers WH; Jan is back hosting You Tried It at Therapy; the monthly trans open stage returns to Metro; and more! UPTOWN BOXERS WH: HEARTS FOR MARTI fundraiser for Marti Gould Cummings' city counsel campaign with Brita Filter, Hibiscus, Yasmin Delano, BoyishContinue reading "Tuesday (2.11.2020)"
Monday (2.10.2020)
MONDAY (2.20..2020): Alaska presents a Kim Petras tribute show at 3 Dollar Bill, with special guests; Jackie Cox's hit stage show "Just Jackie" returns for one night only, at Therapy; Kizha Carr presents a night of drag improv at Barracuda, with a cast of upcoming queens; The Paisley Fields premiere their new video at Metro'sContinue reading "Monday (2.10.2020)"
On Point With: Astrud Aurelia
This beautiful and terrifying newcomer to our city was already a star when she got here... thanks to Instagram and Alaska Thunderfuck and "Dragula," and most of all her own incomparable talent. The shape-sifting succubus operates with the precision of a multi-instrumental jazz performer (she's that) and the flair of a reincarnated Bowie (hey, sheContinue reading "On Point With: Astrud Aurelia"
Sunday (2.9.2020)
SUNDAY (2.9.2020): Oscars viewing parties across the city; a Ten Yards Clothing & BoiPKG runway show at Venus & Furs; Dragula's Louisianna Purchase performs at The Rosemont; Alexis Michelle & Phi Phi O'Hara host Look Queen at Playhouse; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX WEST END: Oscars viewing with Corma Kelley & Inita D (7:30pm) BOXERS WH:Continue reading "Sunday (2.9.2020)"
Saturday (2.8.2020)
SATURDAY (2.8.2020): Cynthia Lee Fontaine joins Jasmine Rice at Playhouse; Marcel premieres a new party at Bann in HK featuring Jayse Vegas, AndrogyNY, Senerio & more; A Goldie Hawn worshipfest at 3 Dollar Bill; Switch N'Play present VAMP at National Sawdust; Nedra Belle & Peaches host a showcase for POC queens at The West End;Continue reading "Saturday (2.8.2020)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.8-9.2020)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Misty Mountains LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi & Olivia Lux SINGLECUT (Astoria): Brunch with Richard, Muscles Monty, Geminemesis & Sweaty Eddie SUPERFINE (BK) :BrunchContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.8-9.2020)"
Friday (2.7.2020)
FRIDAY (2.7..2020): Hot Rabbit's final party at DROM features a Food Network star; Jayse Vegas & Robert Garcia premiere a new monthly party at Offside Tavern; Rify Royalty & Sookie Sterling return to The Vault; a Brooklyn invasion of The Ritz; a "long underwear" party at Bedlam; Tammy Spanx hosts a circus-themed birthday show atContinue reading "Friday (2.7.2020)"
Thursday (2.6.2020)
THURSDAY (2.6.2020): The 2019 GLAM-winning blog Thotyssey returns with a new edition of the dance-and-drag kiki THOT MESS at Rebar, featuring Neon Calypso, Jayse Vegas & more! Meanwhile: Striaght Acting at Metro; Logan Hardcore premieres a new bingo at BarBacon in HK; Mimi Carey's birthday at POSH; Ritzy Bitz hosts a benefit at Mount Sinai;Continue reading "Thursday (2.6.2020)"
On Point With: Peachez
This queen on the rise is about to produce and co-host an important and timely new showcase at The West End.... come and get schooled by the teaches of Peachez! Thotyssey: Hello Peachez! So it’s been a busy few weeks here in Gaysville... were you able to see any of the GLAMs the other night?Continue reading "On Point With: Peachez"
Wednesday (2.5.2020)
WEDNESDAY (2.5.2020): Adriana Trenta premieres a new show at ReBar that pits her against a guest queen of the week, tonight being Hibiscus; Tammy Spanx is once again Phoenix's karaoke hostess; Elise Navy-Dad & Peter Dunn watch "Survivor" at The West End; Jae W. Brown presents a new cabaret at Rockbar; Ariel Versacxe is backContinue reading "Wednesday (2.5.2020)"
On Point With: Richard
Long live the Kings! With drag kings on the rise once more across the nightlife kingdom, vibrant newcomer and Mx. Nobody alum Richard (formerly surnamed "DiCocko") decided it was time to get all the guys on one page. Hence, we now have The Cake Boys spreading their delicious drag crumbs all over the city, includingContinue reading "On Point With: Richard"
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