One of New York nightlife's true legendary luminaries, Lina Bradford is now dropping happy beats the whole world over. Born across the street from Carnegie Hall and making her name firstly as dancing queen Girlina and later as Fire Island superstar DJ Lina, she is about to come full circle with a slew of stellarContinue reading "On Point With: Lina Bradford"
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.26-27.2019)
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 INTERMEZZO (HK): Brunch with Tina Burner MAIZAL (Astoria): Brunch with Audrey Phoenix, Patsy InDecline & Ducky Sheaboi LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with NicoleContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.26-27.2019)"
Friday (10.25.2019)
FRIDAY (10.25.2019): Pre-Halloween Weekend festivities! The Ghostship boat party off Pier 40; the annual Susanne Bartsch soiree at MoMA PS1 and the Elsewhere afterparty; 3 Dead Bitches at 3 Dollar Bill; Ladyfag's Halloween takeover of the Paradise Club; werewolf shows at The Deep End; Hacked Halloween at the Beechman; Night 1 of City of GodsContinue reading "Friday (10.25.2019)"
Thursday (10.24.2019)
THURSDAY (10.24.2019): $1000 awarded to the winner of tonight's Rihanna lip sync battle at 3DB, hosted by Blake Deadly & Nicky Ottav; A second Frank Ocean soiree at the Knockdown Center; "Drag Race UK" viewing parties; Maddelynn Hatter hosts a Halloween Ghoul School at Macri; Phi Phi O'Hara and the cast of QUEEN are VillainsContinue reading "Thursday (10.24.2019)"
On Point With: Iodine Quartz
'Tis the season for Brooklyn's newest Spooptress Iodine Quartz to spill the pea soup all over Thotyssey re: her monstrous origins, the challenges of being a POC creature queen, her drag mom and children, a recipe for puke, Charli the Enema... and of course, "Dragula!" Thotyssey: Greetings, Ms. Quartz!, thanks for talking with us! AsContinue reading "On Point With: Iodine Quartz"
Wednesday (10.23.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.23.2019): A sexy new night at Bedlam features Strip Trivia and an NYC edition of Whip It out Wednesdays; Merrie Cherry's final CAKES at Metro; Yasmin Delano & Egypt join Holly Box-Springs at Barracuda; Jae W. Brown returns to Rockbar with a new cabaret; Inita D & Chelsea Piers hold down the fort atContinue reading "Wednesday (10.23.2019)"
On Point With: Jae W. Brown
This gifted singer has led an incredibly storied life from Connecticut to Puerto Rico and back again, and is now flourishing as both a role model within New York's leather community and the host of a well-received monthly cabaret. Keep your eyes and ears on this emerging talent, Jae W. Brown! Thotyssey: Hey, Jae! HowContinue reading "On Point With: Jae W. Brown"
Tuesday (10.22.2019)
TUESDAY (10.22.2019): Allie X performs at The Vault; Pissi Myles, Jasmine Rice & David Ayllon host a panel discussion at Drew University; Flower Tortilla joins Misty Mountains at Icon; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) SUITE: Divinity Banks (11pm) HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE:Continue reading "Tuesday (10.22.2019)"
Monday (10.21.2019)
MONDAY (10.21.2019): Paige Turner, Marti Gould Cummings & Jackie Cox share the Hardware stage for Broadway Mondays; Maddelynn Hatter hosts BPM at Metro; Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young play Birdland; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker withContinue reading "Monday (10.21.2019)"
On Point With: Jessica Rose
Instrumental in the new wave of Long Island drag and now making things happen in Brooklyn, here is a young queen in full bloom. It's time we all wandered into the Garden of Evil to stop and smell the lovely Jessica Rose! [Cover Photo: Alex Stafford] Thotyssey: Jessica, hello! How is the Spooky Season treatingContinue reading "On Point With: Jessica Rose"
Sunday (10.20.2019)
SUNDAY (10.20.2019): Cherry Poppins and a an all-star cast of nightlifers present a Stonewall ode to "Rocky Horror," followed by The Countess Mascara's Invasion; Miss True Colors in Jackson Heights; the premiere of Ultramaroon at Blue Midtown; at Rockbar, it's the Mr. Rockbar Beer Blast and Lady Macncheese & company; Vivacious at Rebar; Brita FilterContinue reading "Sunday (10.20.2019)"
Saturday (10.19.2019)
SATURDAY (10.19.2019): Drag Race All-Stars come to the Manhattan Center for Werq the World; Boy Radio and a cast of BK demons present FRANK III at The Deep End; MEAT at 3 Dollar Bill; RAM at ReBar; The A+ Pan Asian Revue returns to Club Cumming; Shane Tate's Beers & Bears finds a new homeContinue reading "Saturday (10.19.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.19-20.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BOXERS HK : Brunch CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch DA CAPO (UP): Brunch with Bootsie LeFaris 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 MARIA PIA (HK): Brunch with TinaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.19-20.2019)"
Friday (10.18.2019)
FRIDAY (10.11.2019): Papi Juice returns to lsewhere; a new SPectrum soiree at 3 Dollar Bill; a drag night launches at Don't Tell Mama starring Lagoona Bloo & Castrata; FCGN nudity at Rockbar; Barbra Herr returns to BAAD; Holly Dae all night at The Ritz; Jon ALi & Baby Love at Soho House; and more! UPTOWNContinue reading "Friday (10.18.2019)"
Thursday (10.17.2019)
THURSDAY (10.17.2019): Dusty Ray Bottoms hosts a special Halloween edition of Thotyssey's THOT MESS at ReBar; Drag Race UK viewing parties; Kimmi Moore premieres her new music video at Hardware; PAT party time at Union Pool; a new house party premieres at Atlas hosted by Freddie Cosmo & Iris Spectre; Michael Bleu & Coby KoehlContinue reading "Thursday (10.17.2019)"
Wednesday (10.16.2019)
WEDNESDAY (10.16.2019): A new GRRRLPWR punk rock concert and drag revue at The VNYL; Svetlana Stoli debuts a new bingo at The Painted Lady; a benefit for The Trevor project at Joyface stars Madame Vivien V, Misty Meaner & Mocha Lite; Felix And The Future perform for a new party at 3 Dollar Bill; anotherContinue reading "Wednesday (10.16.2019)"
1 Thot Minute With Bootsie LeFaris
One of NYC's most celebrated and hardest working comedy queens, Bootsie's got shows... everywhere, basically. But you haven't had The Full LeFaris until you've had the Bootsie Brunch! Our queen catches us up on her many goings on. [Cover & closing photos: Wilson Models] Thotyssey: Bootsie, hi! Happy October! How is the season treating you soContinue reading "1 Thot Minute With Bootsie LeFaris"
Tuesday (10.15.2019)
TUESDAY (10.15.2019): Patti Spliff's Sad Songs returns to The Rosemont, with Maddelynn Hatter; Pixie Aventura's birthday show at Hardware features several all-star guest queens; the last On Top of the season at LeBain; a Halloween drag tag sale at Industry; Broken Tired is back at Stonewall, right before Polish the Queen; and more! UPTOWN EVOContinue reading "Tuesday (10.15.2019)"
On Point With: Kyle Motsinger
This theatrical performer has been haunting the city's cabaret stages for a minute now, 2019 has been (and will be) a year of exciting projects for New York's premiere GingerVamp, Kyle Motsinger! [Cover photo by Corey TuT.] Thotyssey: Hey Kyle, thanks so much for chatting today! How is autumn treating you so far? Kyle Motsinger: AutumnContinue reading "On Point With: Kyle Motsinger"
Monday (10.14.2019)
MONDAY (10.14.2019): The last ever Stage Fright with Marti Gould Cummings at Therapy; Adele Computer performs for Whose Boots at Metro; the OOZ sex party at Loft 39; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: "Man Crush Mondays" (10pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm)Continue reading "Monday (10.14.2019)"
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