Ari Kiki has a son! This showstopping king is joining the Haus of Kiki for a weekly family affair uptown. Thotyssey is here to get a clue or two about the amazing MysterE Mel! Thotyssey: MysterE, hello! Thanks for chatting with us on the is snowy Sunday! So, how was your Thanksgiving? MysterE Mel: MyContinue reading "On Point With: MysterE Mel"
Tuesday (12.3.2019)
TUESDAY (12.3.2019): The rescheduled Lizzo tribute from Dezi 5 & company at The Vault; a special holiday edition of Polish the Queen at Stonewall; Ari Kiki is with Brita Filter at Hardware; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back TuesdaysContinue reading "Tuesday (12.3.2019)"
tHOTlist 2019: # 50-1
previous: #100-51 50. Amanda Lepore The definition of pop art is Ms. Lepore--who inhabits nightlife's most famous body--covering David Bowie and filming a video where she's chasing the late singer's doppelganger around Stonewall. Her mere proximity to any event makes that event cool, and a night you're going to remember. 49. DJ JCLEF 2019's GLAM-winning BestContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: # 50-1"
tHOTlist 2019: #100-51
Previous: #150-101 100. Gloria Swansong For her Miss Hell's Kitchen talent number, New York's favorite throwback queen reached for a perfect reinterpretation of a pop culture moment that happened later chronologically then her usual 40s-era repertoire, but was itself a throwback: Madonna's 1990 VMA performance of "Vogue" with it's 18th century stylings. Gloria's take wasContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: #100-51"
tHOTlist 2019: 150-101
previous: 200-151 150. Senerio Queer Brooklyn's prolific, swift, and intensely avant garde rapper has emerged as an important force in the Nightosphere. Besides co-producing the massive GiantFest queer music festival with Will Sheridan and a similar improv-centric music showcase called Bonafide Cypher at Eris Evolution with Jen Urban, Senerio DJ'ed Jayse Vegas and Robert Garcia'sContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: 150-101"
tHOTlist 2019: #200-151
previous: #250-201 200. Shanita Bump So there's "Boo, I'm a spooky queen" and then there's "I am the living nightmare you will never unsee." Shanita definitely embodies the latter... when she chooses. There are actually very few limits to what this Gothic Renaissance-based artist can do with paint and fabric, and that makes her theContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: #200-151"
tHOTlist 2019: #250-201
previous: #305-251 250. Crimson Kitty The Cult of Crimson continues to worship their goddess across the globe! These days, you can most likely catch the fiery feline's unfiltered and unpredictable performances while she's hosting Club Cumming's FEMME party several Fridays a year, or appearing at venues like Rockbar and Stonewall. And earlier in 2019, sheContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: #250-201"
tHOTlist 2019: #305-251
Previous: Intro 305. Victoria Falls The glamorous Imperial Court of New York princess had an especially royal summer on Fire Island this year, having been crowned both Cherry Grove Homecoming Queen and Miss Ice Palace. Victoria also placed in this year's hotly contested Miss Stonewall. 304. Michael Cruz A Filipino-born singer with a large hometown followingContinue reading "tHOTlist 2019: #305-251"
The tHOTlist 2019
Evaluating queer nightlife in the city that basically started it all is not a science... at least, not one that we've mastered yet here at Thotyssey. There are, at any given moment, thousands of people and moments making their mark in ways that this blog will never know about. So, the annual disclaimer of "sorryContinue reading "The tHOTlist 2019"
Monday (12.2.2019)
MONDAY (12.2.2019): A new night at the Ritz stars Ruby Fox, Jasmine Kennedie & Johanna; Marti Gould Cummings joins Page Turner & Cacophony Daniels at Hardware; Ragamuffin & Lady Quesa'dilla host a HIV League benefit at 3 Dollar Bill; Lavinia Draper at Therapy; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)Continue reading "Monday (12.2.2019)"
Sunday (12.1.2019)
SUNDAY (12.1.2019): World AIDS Day benefits at Sangar Hall in LIC & The Vault; Mocha Lite's with Devo Monique & Astrud Aurelia at the Rosemont, and then with Lilith LeFae at Macri Park; Bedlam has Morgan Royel with Dreama Belle & Egyptt LaBeija; Hibiscus hosts a Cheer New York benefit at Stonewall followed by OctaviaContinue reading "Sunday (12.1.2019)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Ricardo at The Monster
That Hottie from Hatillo, Monster's Ricardo! Bar that I work at: the Manhattan Monster Bar in the West Village. How long I've worked there: over a year and a half. What are my shifts: You can find me there for happy hour from 4 to 9pm What makes this bar great: The atmosphere, is aContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Ricardo at The Monster"
Saturday (11.30.2019)
SATURDAY (11.30.2019): BRUT at 3 Dollar Btll; Trade at the Deep End; Double Headed Disco presents Say Grace at Nowhere; Dina Martina at Sony Hall; Ari Kiki, Viva Vidalia and others perform for an Iris House benefit at Industry; The Nobodies present a drag king showcase at Gold Sounds; Balls Deep Disco at C'Mon Everybody;Continue reading "Saturday (11.30.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (11.30 – 12.1.2019)
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 & Misty Mountains MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi Skye Walker & VictoriaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (11.30 – 12.1.2019)"
Friday (11.29.2019)
FRIDAY (11.29.2019): The finales of Rockbar's wet underwear party Soaked & Victoria Chase's karaoke at Club Evolution; STR8 to DVD's post-Thanksgiving edition at Gold Sounds; Kyle Motsinger at Rockwood Music Hall; Marti Gould Cummings at Feathers; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ MK & Inita D (11pm) TROPICANA: Eventbrice urban party (11pm) SUITE: Brenda DharlingContinue reading "Friday (11.29.2019)"
Thanksgiving (11.28.2019)
THURSDAY (11.28.2019): Happy Thanksgiving! Not every venue has announced whether they are open or closed, or if they have regularly scheduled programming. We'll update when we can. UPTOWN WEST END: Kiki Ball-Change (9pm); ULTIMATE DRAG PAGEANT (11pm) TBA BOXERS WH: "Show Me What You Got" talent competition hosted by Kizha Carr (10:30pm) TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE:Continue reading "Thanksgiving (11.28.2019)"
Wednesday (11.27.2019)
WEDNESDAY (11.27.2019): The penultimate CAKES at Metro features Horrorchata, Merrie Cherry, Hannah Lou & DJ Ickarus; "Bette Bathhouse & Beyond" at Bedlam; Victoria Chase's last Wednesday karaoke at Club Evolution; a Madonna party at Rockbar; Crystal Mesh joins the OOPS girls for a Thanksgiving benefit at The ROsemont; Friendsgiving at REBAR; and more! UPTOWN /Continue reading "Wednesday (11.27.2019)"
Tuesday (11.26.2019)
TUESDAY (11.26.2019): Thotyssey judges the season finale of Polish the Queen at Stonewall; standup comedy at The Vault; horror trivia at Rockbar; the Fruit basket variety show has its st anniversary at 3 Dollar Bill; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) WEST END: Corma Kelley (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: TakeContinue reading "Tuesday (11.26.2019)"
Monday (11.25.2019)
MONDAY (11.25.2019): Cherry Poppins & Jacklynn Hyde host a Christmas showcase following a Stephanie's Child concert at Therapy; Sutton Lee Seymour's final "Broadway Monday" of the year at Hardware; horror movies at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERSContinue reading "Monday (11.25.2019)"
Sunday (11.24.2019)
SUNDAY (11.24.2019): At the Vault, it's Thotyssey's "Viva & a Diva" starring Viva Vidalia & Brenda, as well as Lady Simon's all-star birthday bash; Iconic winner Jax hosts her debut show at Icon; a queer flea at 3 Dollar Bill; Elise Navy-Dad Invades Stonewall; Ruby Fox's birthday at The Deep End; Boudir LeFleur & KristyContinue reading "Sunday (11.24.2019)"
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