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Wednesday (8.21.2019)

WEDNESDAY (8.21.2019): After several months, the full cast of CAKES appears to be back at Metro; Latrice Royale brings her newly revised, celebrated stage show back to the Beechman; Sam Benedict & Taylor Schubert host a benefit show at Club Cumming; Punk girl bands are with Misty Mountains & Hibiscus at The VNYL; the cult horror filmContinue reading "Wednesday (8.21.2019)"

Tuesday (8.20.2019)

TUESDAY (8.20.2019): The season finale of POSE has viewing parties across the city, including a big one at Club 51 that's followed by a mini-ball presented by Lee Soulja; a new drag night premieres in Jersey City with Kia Karr & friends; Frankie Sharp spins On Top at Le Bain; a new Broken Tired liveContinue reading "Tuesday (8.20.2019)"

On Point With: Paige Monroe

A Tri-State queen for over two decades, this glittery, glamorous goddess has been entertaining the masses in bars, club and pageants for some time. And now that she is bona fine drag royalty, the shows just keep coming... and she's HOSTING the pageants now! Thotyssey presents a reading from the book of Paige Monroe. Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: Paige Monroe"

Monday (8.18.2019)

MONDAY (8.18.2019): Newly crowned Miss Comedy Queen Tina Burner makes her triumphant return to SHOWS at Industry; the full cast of Broadway Mondays is back at Hardware; Anthony Chiocchi is Cherry's penultimate Dining Diva; Senerio & Tinkerbell are with Will Sheridan at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI:Continue reading "Monday (8.18.2019)"

Sunday (8.18.2019)

SUNDAY (8.18.2019): The final Black Pride 2019 events include the annual Coney Island Beach party and a soiree at the Doux Supper Club; a DQSH benefit show at Stonewall, followed by Morgan Royel’s Invasion; the Jersey City Pride edition of the OSO bear party at the Red Lounge; an all-night viewing party of Madonna videosContinue reading "Sunday (8.18.2019)"

On Point With: Lady Macncheese

This delicious drag oddity has made a prominent showcase for herself and many others with Court of Filth Cabaret, now at Rockbar. But there is even more in store for Lady Macncheese! Thotyssey, Hey, Lady! Thanks for talking to us today! So... it's nearly DragCon time already! Are you going at all? Lady Macncheese: I can’tContinue reading "On Point With: Lady Macncheese"

Saturday (8.17.2019)

SATURDAY (8.17.2019): The 11th annual Madonna Worship at Stonewall; a Madonna party at Nowhere with Zeta Jones; Day One of FlameCon at the Sheraton Times Square; the first ever Miss Six26 pageant; Yvie Oddly & Plastique Tiara a the Pines Pool Deck; Nina Bonina Brown at Metro; aquatic Black Pride events at the Grace Hotel pool and on the Circle Line; Horrorchata returns for Be Cute at Littlefield; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; TRETA at ReBar; Bear Milk at The Deep End; a famed Filipino comedy drag duo at LaBoom; and more!

On Point With: Frida Cox

A drag queen best known for comedic shows in the polar opposite scenes of Brooklyn and Long Island, it was actually a poignant and political number that may have cost Frida Cox a recent pageant win. But no worries... there is still a lot to come from this bawdy, brave BearLady. [Cover photo: Thomas Evans]Continue reading "On Point With: Frida Cox"

Wake Up, Bitch! (8.17-18.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BLUE WHALE (FI): Voss Events brunch with Bootsie LeFaris, Epiphany & Jada Valenciaga BOXERS HK: Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch CHERRY'S ON THE BAY (FI): Brunch DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz,Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (8.17-18.2019)"

Friday (8.16.2019)

FRIDAY (8.16.2019): Madonna parties at Hudson Terrace & C'Mon Everybody; Black Pride presents the Heritage Awards at the Schomburg and a rooftop dance party in HK; Deep house & jockstrap party at 3 Dollar Bill; Ana Matronic spins Wolfpup at the Pines Pavilion; Michael T's ode to Elvis & The Wanderers at Gran Torino; YuhuaContinue reading "Friday (8.16.2019)"

Thursday (8.15.2019)

THURSDAY (8.13.2019): Thotyssey's THOT MESS returns to ReBar, featuring birthday queens Vivica Galactica & Phil Chanel, plus Vegas Valentine & Foxy Scamazon! Meanwhile: DJ Jene's Madonna Yacht Party; Round 2 of Mx. Nobody at Brooklyn Bazaar; Jackie Beat at the Beechman; a Black Pride drag revue at the Helen Mills Theater; Maddelynn Hatter's birthday atContinue reading "Thursday (8.15.2019)"

ThotSpot: Close the Camps! Free the Kids! (Stonewall, 8.11.19)

Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jeremy Grossman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT6ck6oiE3w Chants of “Close the camps!” and “Abolish ICE!” came from The Stonewall Inn on Sunday night, as Flower Tortilla and a team of amazing performers held a star-studded fundraiser for RAICES, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for EducationContinue reading "ThotSpot: Close the Camps! Free the Kids! (Stonewall, 8.11.19)"

Wednesday (8.14.2019)

WEDNESDAY (8.14.2019): Vivica Galactica hosts a birthday showcase at Rockbar; House of Vogue returns to House of Yes; Whendy Whaxwood premieres a new night at Fulton Ale House; Former Bizarre Bushwick shows premiere at new venues--The Brides of Burlesque's Eat Me at The Slipper Room & King Ivy's House Down Boots at 3 Dollar Bill; BoyContinue reading "Wednesday (8.14.2019)"

Tuesday (8.13.2019)

TUESDAY (8.13.2019): Black Pride 2019's opening party at The Monster; new interactive drag show premieres at Stonewall starring Ritzy Bitz & Nicole Onoscopi; Linda Simpson is back with her famous slideshow at WILD Project; Theydy Bedbug's birthday showcase at The Vault; Lillian Bustle presents a Jersey City Pride burlesque revue at FM; Corey TuT dropsContinue reading "Tuesday (8.13.2019)"

Monday (8.12.2019)

MONDAY (8.12.2019): Clarice DuBois hosts the season finale of Rockbar's "Gayz Got Singing" competition; Logan Hardcore is Cherry's Dining Diva on FI; Marti Gould Cummings presents a standup comedy showcase at Therapy; Coby Koehl sings at 53 Above; a new trans open stage night at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: GlamContinue reading "Monday (8.12.2019)"

1 Thot Minute with Will Sheridan

The Brooklyn-based recording artist, DJ, event producer and larger-than-life personality is spearheading a two-day event that will finally give queer musicians the vital showcase we all need them to have. Thotyssey: Will, hello! It's been a minute since we last spoke here. I just wanted to start by thanking you again for stopping by toContinue reading "1 Thot Minute with Will Sheridan"

Sunday (8.11.2019)

SUNDAY (8.11.2019): Stonewall triple threat with Slayerfest 9 Live, the RAICES major benefit hosted by Flower Tortilla, and Tiffany Anne Coke's Invasion; the pool party at Pines concludes SPRAY weekend on Fire Island; a new karaoke night at the Vault; Boudoir LeFleur is Jasmine Rice's new Skinny Brunch co-host at Hardware; punk band the MuckrakersContinue reading "Sunday (8.11.2019)"

Saturday (8.10.2019)

SATURDAY (8.10.2019): Susanne Bartsch's KUNST returns to Elsewhere for a summer edition; Trinity the Tuck, Peter Napoli & the SPRAY beach party at the Pines; The Carry Nation is back at the Good Room; CALIBR at Rebar; Folsom Street East volunteers celebrate at Rockbar; Macy Rodman performs at Metro; the entire Switch N'Play lineup is atContinue reading "Saturday (8.10.2019)"

On Point With: Carlos Acosta

A wide variety of influences shaped what NYC queer culture was and is over the decades, but factors that today's children have little understanding of include punk rock, avant garde and the new wave movement. Enter young Carlos Acosta, who helps keep much of that alive in the scene with his band The Debbie-Donnas, theContinue reading "On Point With: Carlos Acosta"