Thursday (4.25.2019)

What's going on before, during and after tonight's episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race." THURSDAY (4.25.2019):  The Miss Barracuda finale; The Assassins take over Therapy; a Bowie tribute at The Rosemont; Vivacious joins Shequida at Hardware; Fire In The Hole at Nowhere; Phi Phi O'Hara and the cast of QUEEN pay tribute to the movies at Industry;Continue reading "Thursday (4.25.2019)"

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 9

Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 9pm - 10:30pm. Some venues may additionally screen the "Untucked" aftershow segment from 10:30pm-11pm. UPTOWN AT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux & Lagoona Bloo BOXERS WH: Brita Filter TBA HARLEM NIGHTS: Madison Banks SUITE: DivinityContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 9"

Wednesday (4.24.2019)

WEDNESDAY (4.29.2019):  DJ Skype Williams spins a new night at No Bar with drag performances; Joey Arias returns to the Beechman; Jessica Rose & friends bring Glitter Ball to Gold Sounds; Honey Davenport is back at ReBar; Rify Royalty joins the gals of OOPS at the Rosemont; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke withContinue reading "Wednesday (4.24.2019)"

Tuesday (4.23.2019)

  TUESDAY (4.22.2019): a new drag and cabaret showcases featuring gender non-comformers at The Footlight in Ridgewood; Jasmine Rice guest hosts at Therapy; Lady SinAGaga hosts a post-Passover STRUT at Acme; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take It BackContinue reading "Tuesday (4.23.2019)"

X-Rayed Sex: “5 Sex Toys Marketed To Females, But Males Can Enjoy 2019”

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-monthly column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. Back in May 2017, I wrote an article listing 6 sex toys that are marketed to females,Continue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “5 Sex Toys Marketed To Females, But Males Can Enjoy 2019”"

Monday (4.22.2019)

MONDAY (4.22.2019):  The Queens Karaoke Challenge continues tonight at Albatross, Cacophony Daniels hosts solo at Hardware, Brita Filter is joined by Izzy Uncut tonight at Boxers Washington Heights, and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé Izzy Uncut (10pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open mic (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker withContinue reading "Monday (4.22.2019)"

On Point With: Kay Day

For decades, NYC counterculture has traditionally made superstars out of performers like Kentucky-born Kay Day. The template is there: sexy yet-silly screaming punk princess, willfully goofy provocateur, filmmaker on the rise, and just all around fun as fuck. And while it's true that most of today's gay-bies only acknowledge drag queens as recognizable nightlifers... well,Continue reading "On Point With: Kay Day"

Wake Up, Bitch! (4.20-21.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE Brunch with King Ivy (BK): CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch THE DAKOTA (UWS): Brunch with Vivica Galactica & Whendy Whaxwood DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch with Magenta ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch FRESCO'S CANTINA (Astoria): Brunch with Gloria Swansong & Golden Delicious INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz SUNDAY BIZARREContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (4.20-21.2019)"

New From Honey Davenport!

The sky is the limit for this busy bee! New York’s own Honey Davenport has been spreading her wings all over the world since her turn on RuPaul’s Drag Race this season (she’s at Roscoe’s in Chicago tonight and tomorrow), and now there are some new, slayworthy things coming our way from the Hive. Firstly, MissContinue reading "New From Honey Davenport!"

Thursday (4.18.2019)

What's going on before, during and after tonight's episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race." THURSDAY (4.18.2019):  Thotyssey's THOT MESS is back at Rebar with tonight's hostess Epiphany, following the Drag Race pizza party! Meanwhile: it's the Dragnet finale at Metro; the new All-Stars cycle of UDP premieres at The West End; Soju's KPOP party is back inContinue reading "Thursday (4.18.2019)"

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 8

Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 9pm - 10:30pm. Some venues may additionally screen the "Untucked" aftershow segment from 10:30pm-11pm. UPTOWN AT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux & Lagoona Bloo BOXERS WH: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Zarria Van Wales SUITE: DivinityContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 8"

Wednesday (4.17.2019)

WEDNESDAY (4.17.2019):  The first anniversary of John Marto's, Kristy Blaze's & Octavia Anyae's night at Posh; the Talk About Sex podcast live tapes its 100th episode at Rebar; Ariel Versace and friends at back at Vera in NJ; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) CASTRO: BARRIO WEDNESDAYS (10pm) WEST END: SelmaContinue reading "Wednesday (4.17.2019)"

On Point With: Michele Shocked

This hairy-chested harlot with a gonzo approach to drag began as a queen at, of all places, the showtunes-friendly West End Lounge. Now returning to that venue for an All-Star edition of the pageant she debuted in, Michele Shocked talks to us about her unique style, surviving Christian school gym class, her web series andContinue reading "On Point With: Michele Shocked"

Tuesday (4.16.2019)

TUESDAY (4.16.2019): Viva Vidalia hosts a new bear night at Phoenix; Stephanie's Child performs at John Jay; Patti Spliff's Sad Songs at The Rosemont; standup & karaoke at Metro; Petti Cake now hosts bingo at the Albatross; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS WH: KaraokeContinue reading "Tuesday (4.16.2019)"

Monday (4.15.2019)

MONDAY (4.15.2019):  Will Sheridan debuts a new Monday night affair at Metro, a leather bear night premieres at Feathers, Cacophony Daniels is joined by Jared Zirilli at Hardware, Marti Gould Cummings has cast members of The Cher Show at Therapy, and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé (10pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WESTContinue reading "Monday (4.15.2019)"

Sunday (4.14.2019)

SUNDAY (4.14..2019): "Game of Thrones" viewing parties premiere at Rockbar & Albatross; the Bartenders' Bash at Macri Park; Heidi Haux & Misty Mountains share a birthday Invasion at Stonewall, following Hibiscus' show; Paige Turner's final SLURP at Therapy before her Asia excursion; Occupy the Disco's 7th anniversary together at LeBain; a drag benefit show atContinue reading "Sunday (4.14.2019)"