After an eventful three years since we last spoke, Thotyssey catches up with the Drag Race Season 9 star to chat about her bridal reality show, DragCon, fan photo etiquette, her (temporary) return to weekly NYC gigs, and the one "pageant" title she will never step down from. Thotyssey: Hello Alexis, great to talk toContinue reading "1 Thot Minute With Alexis Michelle"
Saturday (7.27.2019)
SATURDAY (7.27..2019): Pines Party Weekend continues on Fire Island with the pool, beach and morning after parties; it's closing night at Excelsior; Monet X Change performs at Metro; Horse Meat Disco at Elsewhere; RAM at Rebar; a Lana Del Ray party at The Vault; Ike Avelli & friends at The Triad; Katya at the TownContinue reading "Saturday (7.27.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (7.27-28.2019)
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 DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch DOYLERS 37 (Chelsea): *NEW* Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch KASHKAVAL GARDEN (HK): Brunch with VannaContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (7.27-28.2019)"
Friday (7.26.2019)
FRIDAY (7.26.2019): The Haters Roast featuring Drag Race Stars at MSG's Hulu Theater, broadcasted live on Hulu with a viewing party at Macri Park; Katya at The Town Hall; Paul Oakenfold at Schimanski; Pines Party Weekend begins with a VIP night at the Pines Club followed by M.E.A.T. at the Pavilion; Lailah Lancing's final showContinue reading "Friday (7.26.2019)"
Thursday (7.25.2019)
THURSDAY (7.25.2019): Thotyssey's THOT MESS is back at ReBar, with special guests Hibiscus & Jayse Vegas! Meanwhile: it's Shequida's birthday show at Hardware; the QUAIFU crew pay tribute to Led Zeppelin at Otto's; Gassy & Crystal give us "The Last Drag Show on Earth" on a new night at the Vault; Zarria Van Wales & OctaviaContinue reading "Thursday (7.25.2019)"
On Point With: Levi Karter / Sassy Frass
From small town boy to porn star to drag star to documentary star, Lucas Kemmerle has already led a pretty storied life for someone so young. Thotyssey gets the story right from of this fantasy wildchild, known better to some as Levi Karter and to others as Sassy Frass! Thotyssey: Hello! Are you out andContinue reading "On Point With: Levi Karter / Sassy Frass"
Wednesday (7.24.2019)
WEDNESDAY (7.24.2019): A Halloween in July benefit party at Brooklyn Bazaar presented by DJ Accident Report, featuring a slew of spooky drags & a screening of "Beetlejuice"; Aquaria performs at the OASIS gala benefit for Ali Forney at the Chelsea Piers Lighthouse; Hell's Kitchenette Dottie Maraschino makes her solo Beechman debut; Lee VaLone's birthday show atContinue reading "Wednesday (7.24.2019)"
Tuesday (7.23.2019)
TUESDAY (7.23.2019): Honey Davenport is on the judge's bench to choose the winner of this season's Polish the Queen at Stonewall; Charles Busch premieres a new show at Feinsteins; classic B-Movie musical "The Apple" has a viewing party at Rockbar hosted by its star Catherine Mary Stewart; Lagoona Bloo hosts "You Tried It" at Therapy;Continue reading "Tuesday (7.23.2019)"
Monday (7.22.2019)
MONDAY (7.22.2019): Alexis Michelle steps in to co-host Marquee Mondays with Danny Marandola at ReBar; the sexy GUSH party returns to Loft 39; Miz Diamond Wigfall joins Chola Spears at Icon; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) WEST END: Open mic (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm)Continue reading "Monday (7.22.2019)"
On Point With: The Organism That Persons (OTP)
Strange, compelling, intelligent and one of a kind... here is a performer that exemplifies all that is good about Brooklyn nightlife. Combining elements of musical theater, dance, clowning, elaborate costuming and performance art, we're seeing someone who's both a throwback to the fun weird days of NYC punk-tinged nightlife, plus a possible avatar for thingsContinue reading "On Point With: The Organism That Persons (OTP)"
Sunday (7.21.2019)
SUNDAY (7.21.2019): Catch Thotyssey judging the "Iconic Win In" one-off at Icon Bar tonight! Meanwhile: Nowhere Bar's 17th anniversary; Hombres Lounge sets sail on the Sea Tea; Lolita Golightly Invades Stonewall; Neon Calypso performs on the Dream Hotel rooftop; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm) GASOLINA: Boyish CharmContinue reading "Sunday (7.21.2019)"
Saturday (7.20.2019)
SATURDAY (7.20..2019): Gia Gunn performs for the Rosemont's Sexy Party; M.E.A.T. at 3 Dollar Bill; Sherry Vine & Joey Arias perform at the Beechman; Margaret Cho, Baby Tea & Scarlet Envy on Fire Island; Bear Milk at the Deep End; Christmas in July in the Bronx; a drag benefit for Planned Parenthood at the WowContinue reading "Saturday (7.20.2019)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (7.20-21.2019)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BARRETTO POINT PARK (BX): Christmas in July party feat. Appolonia Cruz with Foxy Scamazon & more (noon) 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 CROTONA PARK (BX): Bronx Pride FestivalContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (7.20-21.2019)"
Friday (7.19.2019)
FRIDAY (7.19.2019): Snack Theater returns for a Sci-Fi edition to Chelsea Msic Hall, with an afterparty at The Rosemont; WolfPup comes to play at the Pines Pavilion; Miss Toto leads a new show at Baby's All Right; two drag bingos in Staten Island (!?); and more! UPTOWN / BRONX BOXERS WH: DJ MK & InitaContinue reading "Friday (7.19.2019)"
Thursday (7.18.2019)
THURSDAY (7.18.2019): Scarlet Envy emcees the Ariana & The Rose immersive concert / party at 3 Dollar Bill; Zeta Jones hosts a new game night at Atlas; Mattachine at Julius; PAT at Union Pool; Kevin Aviance & Rify Royalty at Club Cumming; Sassy Frass & Cockyboys for the Thunderwear party at The Vault; FiFi DuBois'Continue reading "Thursday (7.18.2019)"
On Point With: Rara Darling
A relative newcomer to both NYC and drag-tinted burlesque, the young Rara Darling has already established themselves as a major player in the nightlife scene. And with a new installment of the much-celebrated Snack Theatre--co-created by Rara just a few months ago--underway, the future of drag and burlesque performance might be revealing itself at last.Continue reading "On Point With: Rara Darling"
Wednesday (7.17.2019)
WEDNESDAY (7.17.2019): Icon Project presents a night of punk rock and drag at the VNYL; Senerio's birthday show at Offside Tavern features Jayse Vegas, Robert Garcia, Will Sheridan, Dezi 5 & more; Jacklynn Hyde & Audrey Phoenix's new show premieres at Icon; Kandy Muse & Mini Horrorwitz serve CAKES at Metro; and more! UPTOWN /Continue reading "Wednesday (7.17.2019)"
Tuesday (7.16.2019)
TUESDAY (7.16.2019): Catch Thotyssey on the judge's panel at Stonewall for a special Broadway edition of Polish the Queen! Meanwhile: Rosé hosts the happy hour show at Hardware, Maddelynn Hatter joins Zeta Jones at ReBar, the Richard Cortez Jazz Quartet plays Club Cumming, and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma Tuesdays (8pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke withContinue reading "Tuesday (7.16.2019)"
X-Rayed Sex: “Celebrating Pride With Sex Is Not A Sin”
*NSFW NSFW NSFW* 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. LGBTQ Pride for many is highly politicized. Especially this year with it being theContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Celebrating Pride With Sex Is Not A Sin”"
Monday (7.15.2019)
MONDAY (7.15.2019): Miz Cracker joins Tina Burner & company for the first anniversary of SHOWS at Industry; Alexis Michelle is with Sherry Pie at ReBar; Boudoir LeFleur is the DIning Diva at Cherry's, along with Jennica McCleary, Jesse Luttrell & Gilda Wabbit; Will Sheridan & Boy Radio take over Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)Continue reading "Monday (7.15.2019)"
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