On Point With: Nicky Ottav

Artist, fashion designer, pop culturalist, club kid, drag queen, social media personality and meme star... this multifaceted creative has helped shape the nightlife scene in many ways over the years. After a short break from the biz, he's back with a vengeance. His name is Nicky Ottav... look it up! Thotyssey: Nicky, hello! Thanks forContinue reading "On Point With: Nicky Ottav"

Thursday (3.28.2019)

What's going on before, during and after tonight's episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race." THURSDAY (3.28.2019): Immersive rock theater "Between Gods & Kings" premieres at Bedlam; the stars of "Real Drag Moms of NY" perform at the West End before Kiki Ball-Change's show; Lavinia Draper premieres her new show at the Batson; The Miss Gorg pageant atContinue reading "Thursday (3.28.2019)"

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 5

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: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 5"

On Point With: Kiki Ball-Change

Kiki'ing with Thotyssey about her legendary drag mom, "Baby Shark," "The Music Man," the current state of Broadway, her cooking show and her recent Ultimate Drag Pageant win... it's the one and only Kiki Ball-Change! Thotyssey: Kiki, Hellurrrrr! Thanks for chatting with us today! Kiki Ball-Change: *in Miss Vanjie’s voice* Hello, hello, hello Kristine! So,Continue reading "On Point With: Kiki Ball-Change"

Wednesday (3.27.2019)

WEDNESDAY (3.27.2019):  Barbra Streetsand joins Brenda, Marti & Bootsie for Legend Wednesdays at Rise; Honey Davenport is back at ReBar; Steve Sidewalk & Millennia debut a new college night at Feathers; Clarice DuBois now hosts bingo at District M; Lee VaLone & friends lip sync to your karaoke at Rockbar; Novaczar brings her cabaret toContinue reading "Wednesday (3.27.2019)"

X-Rayed Sex: “Cum Is Disgusting… WTF!!!”

*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. I once saw a YouTube video of a guy chatting with a friend. At theContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Cum Is Disgusting… WTF!!!”"

Monday (3.25.2019)

MONDAY (3.25.2019):  Novaczar premieres her cabaret at The West End, Paige Turner is back for Broadway Mondays at Hardware with Chelsea Piers, Shiny Penny & Devo Monique are with Ragamuffin at Macri Park, and more. UPTOWN WEST END: Novaczar: How I Got Here (8pm); Open mic (10pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) BOXERS WH: Brita Filter & Rosé (10pm) SUITE: GlamContinue reading "Monday (3.25.2019)"

Sunday (3.24.2019)

SUNDAY (3.24.2019): The Nobodies celebrate Nghtlife's absolute worst with the SLAM Awards at The Vault, followed by Thotyssey's Viva Variety starring Viva Vidalia with T-Boy & Ruby Fox! Meanwhile: the final night of the Miss Vale Todo pageant at Topps Lounge, Melissa E. Driscol's new cabaret at Stonewall followed by Catrina Lovelace's Invasion, a GRIMMContinue reading "Sunday (3.24.2019)"

Saturday (3.23.2019)

SATURDAY (3.23.2019):  Susanne Bartsch & The Dreamhouse present a new KUNST at Elsewhere; LABoratory at Chelsea Music Hall; Gloria Swansong is JUDY At the Stonewall; Miz Cracker's last night at the Beechman; Fake Nudes at The Rosemont; Sasha Velour at New York Fine Arts; Dan Darlington spins at ReBar; and more! UPTOWN  ALIBI: Sucia (6pm) BOXERS WH:Continue reading "Saturday (3.23.2019)"

Wake Up, Bitch! (3.23-24.2019)

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events. SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Tyler Ashley & Charlene CAFETERIA (Chelsea): Brunch THE DAKOTA (UWS): Brunch with Vivica Galactica & Whendy Whaxwood DEEP END (Ridgewood Qns) Brunch 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 & Phyllis ShapiroContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (3.23-24.2019)"

1 Thot Minute with Frankie Sharp

A quick catch-up with the man who won the motherload of GLAMs this past January, who generally has more going on in a week than the average nightlifer does in a year, and who is about to oversee the grand opening weekend of a venue that's already become vital to the lifeblood of queer NYC....Continue reading "1 Thot Minute with Frankie Sharp"

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4

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: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4"

Thursday (3.21.2019)

What's going on before, during and after tonight's episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race." THURSDAY (3.21.2019): Sasha Velour's NYC premiere of her solo stage show "Smoke & Mirrors" at NY Live Arts; Miz Cracker premieres her own solo show at the Beechman; The ladies of QUEEN do "The Lion Queen" at Industry; latest Ultimate Drag Pageant winnerContinue reading "Thursday (3.21.2019)"

Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4

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: Madison Banks SUITE: Divinity BanksContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 4"

Wednesday (3.20.2019)

WEDNESDAY (3.20.2019):  The current location of Astoria's Icon Bar has its 2nd Anniversary, featuring Honey Davenport & Stephanie's Child; a screening of "A Charmed Life" and performances by legendary nightlifers in a benefit for The Actor's Fund at Bedlam; bingo at Tijuana Picnic with Sherry Pie; the final showing of "Jackie & Chelsea's High SchoolContinue reading "Wednesday (3.20.2019)"

Tuesday (3.19.2019)

  TUESDAY (3.19.2019):  It's the Miss Gay New York prelim at the Copa; Monet X Change returns to Industry with Holly Box-Springs for one night only; Adriana Trenta performs for Broken Tired at Stonewall before Polish the Queen; Patti Spliff is back at the Rosemont with Sad Songs; and more! UPTOWN EVO LOUNGE: Enigma TuesdaysContinue reading "Tuesday (3.19.2019)"