Thotyssey's column "ThotLight" reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jeremy Grossman Many were hoping for Mother Monster to make a surprise appearance, and although that didn’t happen, it was still an amazing night at 3 Dollar Bill for Alaska’s A Star is Born This Way: World Pride Edition show! TheContinue reading "ThotSpot: A Star Is Born This Way (3 Dollar Bill, 6.26.2019)"
On Point With: Jon ALi
Prolific music blogger, famous playlist maker, good time dance floor / dragshow DJ, new party producer and InstaThot... Jon ALi is taking over your gay life and you are LOVING it. Thotyssey: Happy Pride, Jon! How is June treating you so far? DJ Jon ALi: Hi Jim! Happy Pride! June has been a lot, butContinue reading "On Point With: Jon ALi"
Wednesday (6.26.2019)
WEDNESDAY (6.26.2019): A Gaga-centric event at 3 Dollar Bill stars Alaska, Stephanie's Child and a Special Surprise Guest (!?); World Pride opening ceremony at Barclay's Center; Ariel Versace joins Holly Dae & Chelsea Piers at Monster; Viva Vidalia & Gilda Wabbit host a naked party at Rockbar; a Pride variety show at The Eagle NYC;Continue reading "Wednesday (6.26.2019)"
Tuesday (6.25.2019)
TUESDAY (6.25.2019): Susanne Bartsch's legendary AIDS benefit event The Love Ball returns for Pride at Gotham Hall, followed by an afterparty edition of BOOM at LeBain; Deryck Todd's Strut at ACME has it's 5th anniversary; Lee Valone's 4th anniversary and Pride edition of their BEEF show at Bizarre is also the show's finale; Rockbar hasContinue reading "Tuesday (6.25.2019)"
Monday (6.24.2019)
MONDAY (6.24.2019): Thotyssey will be at the Broadway Comedy Club for OUTRagious, a Pride concert featuring Gilda Wabbit, Boudoir LeFleur, Misty Mountains, Dorothy Bishop & more! Meanwhile: it's the 5th Anniversary of Ruby Roo & Ragamuffin's Mondays on Mondays at Macri, and there's a big announcement to be made there; Marti Gould Cummings welcomes FrankieContinue reading "Monday (6.24.2019)"
Sunday (6.23.2019)
SUNDAY (6.23.2019): Thotyssey returns to The Vault with a Pride edition of VIVA VARIETY, starring Viva VIdalia & guests Lacy Stoner & Foxy Scamazon! Meanwhile: Bronx Pride & Folsom Street East; Crimson Kitty gets roasted at The Rosemont; Battle Hymn at Flash Factory; Pissi Myles at The Verve in NJ, Barracuda & ReBar; Judy GoldContinue reading "Sunday (6.23.2019)"
Saturday (6.22.2019)
SATURDAY (6.22.2019): The annual Brooklyn Ball (a Callen-Lorde fundraiser) returns to Littlefield; The Latex Ball at Terminal 5; Aja & Petra Fried present Cosplay & Pride on Pier 40; Dusty Ray Bottoms joins a cast of great performers for a benefit at Housing Works Cafe; Inferno NYC presents a punk rock underwear party at TheContinue reading "Saturday (6.22.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (6.22-23.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch CHERRY'S ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch CIRCA BREWING COMPANY (BK): Brunch with Vivica Galactica, Whendy Whaxwood, Olivia Lux, Audrey Phoenix, Paris LuRux, DJ JCLEF & more CONEY ISLAND (BK): Mermaid Parade (1pm) DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner OSCARContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (6.22-23.2019)"
Friday (6.21.2019)
FRIDAY (6.21.2019): Ladyfag brings a Pride party to the Paradise Club; the Spectrum crew bring the kiki to Brooklyn's Market Hotel; the Queen of the Ride booze bus does a round trip to and from The Ritz; The Nobodies and some Mx. Nobody All-Stars take over The Vault; Schwa De Vivre stars in "Broadwayesque" atContinue reading "Friday (6.21.2019)"
Thursday (6.20.2019)
THURSDAY (6.20.2019): Thotyssey presents the Pride edition of THOT MESS at ReBar tonight, featuring performances by Schwa De Vivre, Vegas Valentine & Foxy Scamazon! Meanwhile: At Hardware, it's Monet X Change followed by A Brooklyn drag invasion featuring Ruby Roo, Ragamuffin, Devo Monique, Mary Con & others; Pissi Myles joins George Takei at the State TheatreContinue reading "Thursday (6.20.2019)"
1 Thot Minute with CoCo De’Ball
A relocated West Village favorite is finally returning to the gayborhood for a brand new kiki, just in time for World Pride Month. But now she'll be dropping original songs on us! Thotyssey: CoCo! Great seeing you last night at the POSE viewing party at Rockbar! CoCo De'Ball: It was amazing seeing you as well!Continue reading "1 Thot Minute with CoCo De’Ball"
Wednesday (6.19.2019)
WEDNESDAY (6.19.2019): Celebrate Juneteenth at The Vault with Dezi 5, Will Sheridan, Devo Monique & Munroe Lilly; Stephanie Stone premieres a new Wednesday show at The Duplex; God Complex hosts a gothy drag show / party at Saint Vitus Bar, while the DIZZY goth night returns to Nowhere Bar; Annie Manildoo, Bella Noche & IvyContinue reading "Wednesday (6.19.2019)"
1 Thot Minute with Jayse Vegas
The singer unleashes "The Gay Agenda" upon us this weekend. Thotyssey: Hey Jayse! How is your very busy Pride month treating you so far? Jayse Vegas: Jim! How’s it going boo?! This pride month has got me good! I just finished a week of nonstop shows and productions! Today is my only day off until JulyContinue reading "1 Thot Minute with Jayse Vegas"
Tuesday (6.18.2019)
TUESDAY (6.18.2019): An Ariana concert afterparty edition of Gay College Tuesday at The Ritz; JizzaBella hosts Johny Pool's Drag Attack at Cherry's; a benefit for Drag Queen Story Hour at The Phluid Project; an autobiography release party from the creator of the Pride flag at Stonewall; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERSContinue reading "Tuesday (6.18.2019)"
On Point With: Vegas Valentine
Singer, songwriter, actor, producer, storyteller, glow-in-the-dark showman... all of these terms and many more describe one of the city's newest and most exciting talents: Vegas Valentine! Thotyssey: Vegas! Hello! Vegas Valentine: Hi Jim! Thanks for taking the time to talk to me today. You had a busy time yesterday, performing in the Playchella festival at Brooklyn's TheContinue reading "On Point With: Vegas Valentine"
Monday (6.17.2019)
MONDAY (6.17.2019): Marti Gould Cummings returns to host Stage Fright at Therapy with guests including the original "Annie"; a special edition of "Mondays on Mondays" at Macri Park featuring Crystal Hart's birthday; "Dining with the Divas" premieres at Cherrys with Ginger Snap; an underwear party following "Gayz Got Singing" at Rockbar; and more. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: CharityContinue reading "Monday (6.17.2019)"
Sunday (6.16.2019)
SUNDAY (6.16.2019): The Playchella festival at The Well features theater, music, drag shows and more; Hedda Lettuce premieres at Cherrys, followed by a new show with Tammy Spanx, Kimmi Moore & Kamilla Kockman; Vix premieres her stage show "Ingenue" at Yotel's Green Room 42; Carlos the Uber Driver Invades Stonewall, and more! UPTOWN / BRONXContinue reading "Sunday (6.16.2019)"
Saturday (6.15.2019)
SATURDAY (6.15.2019): The sexy party HARDER pops up at the Pines Pavilion; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; CALIBR at ReBar; Merrie Cherry & Harajuku premiere a new night at Macri Park; Petti Cake & Bambina have a special Pride show at The West End; a Carribbean Equality Project carnival in Richmond Hill; and more! UPTOWNContinue reading "Saturday (6.15.2019)"
On Point With: God Complex
Brooklyn's BNA-winning Best Drag King is actually a multi-faceted performer who both mashes up and transcends gender and genre. Fighting for recognition in a scene where still only one type of "mainstream" drag is widely accepted, the gloriously macabre God Complex is about to give us a showcase that fully exposes their talent, their truth...Continue reading "On Point With: God Complex"
Wake Up, Bitch! (6.15-16.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch CHERRY'S ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline and Ducky Sheaboi OSCAR WILDE (Chelsea): Brunch with Jasmine Rice LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with RitzyContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (6.15-16.2019)"
