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 COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Devo Monique DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch KASHKAVAL GARDEN (HK): Brunch with VannaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (7.6-7.2019)"
Friday (7.5.2019)
FRIDAY (7.5.2019): On the FI Pines, Muscle Queen returns to the Pavilion and Shangela performs at the Pool Deck; Scandalo's 5th anniversary at Black Flamingo and Rockstrap's second anniversary at Rockbar; Rough Sexxx at the Eagle; Ruby Roo is joined by Cissy Walken, Tiffany Ann Coke & DJ JCLEF for a special show at Pieces; DorothyContinue reading "Friday (7.5.2019)"
On Point With: Edie James
A shutterbug turned vintage vixen beaming with old Hollywood glamour, this young performer represents the rise of the throwback queen that's happening in some local sects of the dragoshere. Having recently competed as an Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Star, Edie James is about to bring a special showcase to the Wet Village which will surely gagContinue reading "On Point With: Edie James"
Night of 1000 Thots!
It's time to announce the detail's of this year's NIGHT OF 1000 THOTS, the party and show celebrating Thotyssey's third anniversary (and ThotLord Jim's birthday)! Get ready for a massive showcase of nightlife's finest and fiercest, all within a reasonably early hour giving you ample time to thot out afterwards! And best of all, theContinue reading "Night of 1000 Thots!"
Thursday (7.4.2019)
THURSDAY (7.4.2019): Happy 4th! It's the annual Invasion of the Pines at Fire Island, featuring Shangela at the Pines Pool Deck; Straight Acting at Metro; Junior Mint hosts a drag revue at the Gradient; a drag show at Riis Beach; Phi Phi O'Hara and the cast of QUEEN bring an Independence Day show to Industry; andContinue reading "Thursday (7.4.2019)"
On Point With: Virginia Thicc
San Francisco gogo boy turned drag queen of NYC, Virginia Thicc is performer you should be watching. And trust, with her showgirl moves and impeccable makeup skills, the whole world will be doing just that soon enough. Thotyssey: Hey, Virginia! Congrats on your Pride recovery! Virginia Thicc: Haha, thanks. It’s Tuesday and I think I’mContinue reading "On Point With: Virginia Thicc"
Wednesday (7.3.2019)
WEDNESDAY (7.3.2019): DJs Sean McMahill & Bright Bright Bright Light spin a Britneyfest at C'Mon Everybody; Pines Invasion pre-shows on Fire Island include Boudoir LeFleur with Sabel Scities on Cherry's and Lady Bunny at the Pines Pool Deck; Nita Aviance & Michael Magnan at 3DB; Fifi DuBois & Hibiscus are part of a Pride varietyContinue reading "Wednesday (7.3.2019)"
Tuesday (7.2.2019)
TUESDAY (7.2.2019): Rosé fills in for Brita at Hardware, then joins Holly Box-Springs at Industry; later at Hardware, Ragamuffin becomes Pixie's July co-host; Emi Grate brings in a new panel of queens for her monthly show at Club Cumming; Bella Noche is back for trivia at Rockbar; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (7.2.2019)"
Monday (7.1.2019)
MONDAY (7.1.2019): New party Climax premieres as a Pride afterparty at Hudson Terrace; Shiny Penny is Ruby Roo's new Mondays on Mondays co-host at Macri Park; The "Like A Prayer" Madonna fandom doc screens at The Ritz; a new ball night debuts at 3 Dollar Bill; Sabel Scities is the Dining Diva at Cherry's; andContinue reading "Monday (7.1.2019)"
World Pride Sunday (6.30.2019)
Check the neighborhood to see what World Pride events are currently scheduled (updated regularly). UPTOWN HELL'S KITCHEN CHELSEA MEATPACKING WEST VILLAGE EAST VILLAGE TRIBECA LITTLE ITALY & CHINATOWN FINANCIAL DISTRICT BROOKLYN QUEENS FIRE ISLAND NEW JERSEY ALL PRIDE EVENTS
Saturday (6.29.2019)
SATURDAY (6.29.2019): Happy Pride Saturday! Pride Island, BRUT, U-Nite, Nightgowns, SIGNAL, Sea Tea, Bartsch's Ball Room, MasterBeat, Ladyland, The Community Healing Street Festival, The Hester Street Market, the Dyke March and its afterparties, Double Headed Disco, Fake Nudes... and tons more! UPTOWN / BRONX TERMINAL 5: USS Masterbeat Tea Dance (2pm) PIER 97: PRIDE ISLANDContinue reading "Saturday (6.29.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch, It’s Pride! (6.29-30.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY 135TH ST. & 12TH AVE.: Harlem Pride feat. Dominique Jackson, Rodney Chester, Brita Filter, Zarria Van Wales, Jahlisa A. Ross, PRIMME & more (1pm) BOXERS HK: Brunch BOXERS NYC (Chelsea): Community Healing Street Festival for NYPD feat. Shequida, Brita Filter, Marti Gould Cummings, Tina Burner, Rosé, Inita D, Sucia, Egypt, Yasmin Delano, Breedlove & ChewContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch, It’s Pride! (6.29-30.2019)"
Friday (6.28.2019)
FRIDAY (6.28.2019): Pride Friday! Trixie & Katya with several RuGirls at the Playstation Theater; Azealia Banks at 3 Dollar Bill; MEAT at 99 Scott; Penthaus at the Copa; Ladyland with Honey Dijon & Yvie Oddly at Avant Gardner; Mega Ram at Club 51; Horse Meat Disco at Knockdown Center; MasterBeat at Hammerstein; Diesel at WebsterContinue reading "Friday (6.28.2019)"
Thursday (6.27.2019)
THURSDAY (6.27.2019): At the Playboy Club, Alyssa Edwards hosts a special Pride edition of Lady Liberty alongside Brita Filter, then performs for the STELLAR afterparty; Pride parties GPS at Stage 48, Celon at the Bryant Park Hotel, and MasterBeat's One Dream at Marquee; Willam & Alan Cumming host at the Williamsburg Hotel; Sasha Velour's NIGHTGOWNSContinue reading "Thursday (6.27.2019)"
ThotSpot: A Star Is Born This Way (3 Dollar Bill, 6.26.2019)
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)"
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