One of the most beloved alums of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise -- and uncoincidentally one of drag's greatest and most recognizable entertainers working today -- Roxxxy Andrews is bringing her whole bag of superstar tricks (including dance, comedy and pageant perfection) to Bushwig this month. [Cover photo: Erika Wagner] Thotyssey: Hello Roxxxy, thanks soContinue reading "On Point With: Roxxxy Andrews"
Thursday (8.14.2025)
THURSDAY (8.14.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" Black Pride edition feat. DJ Brown Liquah (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Uptown Stripdown" burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Noctua, Gatita Negra, Sweet Cinn, Rixaka Cringeworth & Cashlee Banks (8pm) UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm)Continue reading "Thursday (8.14.2025)"
On Point With: Kris Cherry
A prolific singer / songwriter with a solar, soulful sound, Kris Cherry's been serving it sweet lately with tracks and collabs abound... as well as some major upcoming live gigs. [Cover photo: @millironstudios] Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting! How has summer been treating you? Kris Cherry: Summer has been solid so far. I've beenContinue reading "On Point With: Kris Cherry"
Wednesday (8.13.2025)
WEDNESDAY (8.13.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX STELLA & FLY: Bingo feat. Damsel (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted by MartiContinue reading "Wednesday (8.13.2025)"
On Point With: Scissorella
Cutting it up with Jersey's sapphic siren right before her NYC performing debut: Scissorella! [Cover photo: @misfitphotographer / @misfitofcreation] Thotyssey: Scissorella, hello! Thanks for taking tine for us! How is August treating you? Scissorella: Hi Thotyssey! The pleasure is all mine! August has been sweaty, busy... but beautiful! A lot of firsts for me: my firstContinue reading "On Point With: Scissorella"
Tuesday (8.12.2025)
TUESDAY (8.12.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin Amanda Pörq (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Evita LocaContinue reading "Tuesday (8.12.2025)"
On Point With: Zephyr
The grounds breaking International Mr. Leather finalist and current reigning Mr. Eagle 2025 is an inspiration to trans men and all leather enthusiasts across the globe; lets ride the winds of success with the mighty Zephyr! Thotyssey: Zephyr, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! We're catching you at a busy time, shortly after participatingContinue reading "On Point With: Zephyr"
Monday (8.11.2025)
MONDAY (8.11.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Monday (8.11.2025)"
On Point With: Briar Blush
Boston burlesque beauty Briar Blush is a star of her city's drag scene, and is beginning to conquer New York as well. Next stop, the world! [Cover photo: Amanda Macchia with Mike Krodel] Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Blush! How has summer been treating you so far? Briar Blush: Summer's been great! Pride was extremely busy forContinue reading "On Point With: Briar Blush"
Sunday (8.10.2025)
SUNDAY (8.10.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-SpringsContinue reading "Sunday (8.10.2025)"
Saturday (8.9.2025)
SATURDAY (8.9.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Brunch feat. Marti Gould Cummings with Bertha Vanayshun, Chelsea Piers & Daniella Darling (11am)Continue reading "Saturday (8.9.2025)"
Friday (8.8.2025)
FRIDAY (8.8.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn Hyde (6pm);DJ Nesto with Brenda Dharling (10pm) DICKENS: DJ Adriana Trenta (8pm) HARDWARE: JasmineContinue reading "Friday (8.8.2025)"
Thursday (8.7.2025)
THURSDAY (8.7.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Scarlett D. Von’Du (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE DON'T TELL MAMA: Lady Bushra (7pm) COPACABANA: "Celebration of Life for Nick Lion"Continue reading "Thursday (8.7.2025)"
On Point With: Utica
Recently premiering its 21st season on Hulu with a fresh makeover as well as the return of some founding faces that made the show great to begin with, "Project Runway" is already serving excellence with first design challenge winner, Ethan Mundt. But Ethan's talent is no newsflash to informed reality TV watchers who watched hisContinue reading "On Point With: Utica"
Wednesday (8.6.2025)
WEDNESDAY (8.6.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted by Marti Gould Cummings with Derek Kiena (10pm) HARDWARE: NYCContinue reading "Wednesday (8.6.2025)"
On Point With: Noa Peele
New Jersey's number one bearded beauty is bringing a birthday showcase to her homebase... three cheers for Noa Peele! Thotyssey: Noa, hello! How's your summer? Noa Peele: Thank you for having me, darling! Summer has been hot, sweaty, and busy! Which is also the future title of my autobiography. Time for us to get aContinue reading "On Point With: Noa Peele"
Tuesday (8.5.2025)
TUESDAY (8.5.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Tuesday (8.5.2025)"
On Point With: Harsh Babe
Activist and drag diva Harsh Babe is the true vibe for Dyke Out August! [Cover photo: Jude Durr] Thotyssey: Hi Harsh, happy August! How has the summer season been treating you so far? Harsh Babe: Hey diva! With Pride Month straight into Lez Out July, it's been a hot steamy magical whirlwind! Hoping to keepContinue reading "On Point With: Harsh Babe"
Monday (8.4.2025)
MONDAY (8.4.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne with Dorothy Bishop (9pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical MondayContinue reading "Monday (8.4.2025)"
On Point With: Charles Osborne
This "Worst Cooks in America" alum and TikTok famous comic is currently taking part in NYC's next favorite immersive theatrical experience, while hosting a brand new platform at Red Eye: Charles Osborne! Thotyssey: Hi Charles, thanks for talking to us today! How has summer been treating you so far? Charles Osborne: Dude, I'm having theContinue reading "On Point With: Charles Osborne"
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