Wake Up, Bitch! (8.17-18.2019)

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): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz,Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (8.17-18.2019)"

Thursday (8.15.2019)

THURSDAY (8.13.2019):  Thotyssey's THOT MESS returns to ReBar, featuring birthday queens Vivica Galactica & Phil Chanel, plus Vegas Valentine & Foxy Scamazon! Meanwhile: DJ Jene's Madonna Yacht Party; Round 2 of Mx. Nobody at Brooklyn Bazaar; Jackie Beat at the Beechman; a Black Pride drag revue at the Helen Mills Theater; Maddelynn Hatter's birthday atContinue reading "Thursday (8.15.2019)"

ThotSpot: Close the Camps! Free the Kids! (Stonewall, 8.11.19)

Thotyssey’s column “ThotLight” reviews and reports on the big events in NYC nightlife. By Jeremy Grossman   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT6ck6oiE3w Chants of “Close the camps!” and “Abolish ICE!” came from The Stonewall Inn on Sunday night, as Flower Tortilla and a team of amazing performers held a star-studded fundraiser for RAICES, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for EducationContinue reading "ThotSpot: Close the Camps! Free the Kids! (Stonewall, 8.11.19)"

Wednesday (8.14.2019)

WEDNESDAY (8.14.2019):  Vivica Galactica hosts a birthday showcase at Rockbar; House of Vogue returns to House of Yes; Whendy Whaxwood premieres a new night at Fulton Ale House; Former Bizarre Bushwick shows premiere at new venues--The Brides of Burlesque's Eat Me at The Slipper Room & King Ivy's House Down Boots at 3 Dollar Bill; BoyContinue reading "Wednesday (8.14.2019)"

Tuesday (8.13.2019)

TUESDAY (8.13.2019): Black Pride 2019's opening party at The Monster; new interactive drag show premieres at Stonewall starring Ritzy Bitz & Nicole Onoscopi; Linda Simpson is back with her famous slideshow at WILD Project; Theydy Bedbug's birthday showcase at The Vault; Lillian Bustle presents a Jersey City Pride burlesque revue at FM; Corey TuT dropsContinue reading "Tuesday (8.13.2019)"

Monday (8.12.2019)

MONDAY (8.12.2019): Clarice DuBois hosts the season finale of Rockbar's "Gayz Got Singing" competition; Logan Hardcore is Cherry's Dining Diva on FI; Marti Gould Cummings presents a standup comedy showcase at Therapy; Coby Koehl sings at 53 Above; a new trans open stage night at Metro; and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: GlamContinue reading "Monday (8.12.2019)"

1 Thot Minute with Will Sheridan

The Brooklyn-based recording artist, DJ, event producer and larger-than-life personality is spearheading a two-day event that will finally give queer musicians the vital showcase we all need them to have. Thotyssey: Will, hello! It's been a minute since we last spoke here. I just wanted to start by thanking you again for stopping by toContinue reading "1 Thot Minute with Will Sheridan"

Sunday (8.11.2019)

SUNDAY (8.11.2019):  Stonewall triple threat with Slayerfest 9 Live, the RAICES major benefit hosted by Flower Tortilla, and Tiffany Anne Coke's Invasion; the pool party at Pines concludes SPRAY weekend on Fire Island; a new karaoke night at the Vault; Boudoir LeFleur is Jasmine Rice's new Skinny Brunch co-host at Hardware; punk band the MuckrakersContinue reading "Sunday (8.11.2019)"

Saturday (8.10.2019)

SATURDAY (8.10.2019): Susanne Bartsch's KUNST returns to Elsewhere for a summer edition; Trinity the Tuck, Peter Napoli & the SPRAY beach party at the Pines; The Carry Nation is back at the Good Room; CALIBR at Rebar; Folsom Street East volunteers celebrate at Rockbar; Macy Rodman performs at Metro; the entire Switch N'Play lineup is atContinue reading "Saturday (8.10.2019)"

On Point With: Carlos Acosta

A wide variety of influences shaped what NYC queer culture was and is over the decades, but factors that today's children have little understanding of include punk rock, avant garde and the new wave movement. Enter young Carlos Acosta, who helps keep much of that alive in the scene with his band The Debbie-Donnas, theContinue reading "On Point With: Carlos Acosta"

Wake Up, Bitch! (8.10-11.2019)

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): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch HASWELL GREENS (HK): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz &Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (8.10-11.2019)"

Friday (8.9.2019)

FRIDAY (8.9.2019):  Thotyssey will be in the Duplex audience for "Three Tall Queens" starring Lauren Ordair, Chandilier & Whendy Whaxwood! Meanwhile: SPRAY weekend begins on Fire Island with a Sunset Social at the Pines Club; a new gothy drag party premieres at 3 Dollar Bill featuring Angelica Sundae; WolfPup is back at the Pines Pavilion;Continue reading "Friday (8.9.2019)"

On Point With: Patsy InDecline

Despite her name, this comedy queen and recent Miss Congeniality is very much on the rise with a business plan chock full sickening gigs. In no time, we will all be crazy for Patsy InDecline! Thotyssey: Patsy, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! Patsy InDecline: Thank you so much for having me! It’s anContinue reading "On Point With: Patsy InDecline"

Thursday (8.8.2019)

THURSDAY (8.8.2019): Thorgy Thor returns to co-host the Alotta Stuff anniversary auction at Metro; the Mx. Nobody pageant premieres at Brooklyn Bazaar; Andrew Christian stops by the 1 Year Anniversary of Soaked at Therapy; Maddelynn Hatter joins the party at Club Cumming; Jiggly Caliente is with Shequida at Hardware; Megami leads a benefit in ChelseaContinue reading "Thursday (8.8.2019)"

X-Rayed Sex: “My Public Sex Is Not To Validate My Sexuality”

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. Yes, I have a past in which I’ve done studio-based porn. Yes, as Jim Silvestri has […]

Wednesday (8.7.2019)

WEDNESDAY (8.7.2019):  Jasmine Rice joins Rosé at Boxers Washington Heights; It's Honey Davenport's birthday show at ReBar; Madame Vivien V is back with the Hot Mess drag competition at House of Yes; the DIZZY goth night returns to Nowhere; and more! UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Selma Nilla (9pm); Lagoona Bloo (9pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (8.7.2019)"

Tuesday (8.6.2019)

TUESDAY (7.30.2019): Corey TuT, Will Sheridan & Dezi 5 are 3 The Hard Way at Rise Bar; Tina Burner's rescheduled pageant package benefit featuring all-star queens at Industry, followed by Jada Valenciaga with Holly Box-Springs; Nicole Onoscopi becomes Pixie Aventura's August co-host at Hardware; Penny Arcade returns to Joe's Pub; Madame Viven V joins ZalikaContinue reading "Tuesday (8.6.2019)"

On Point With: Nancy NoGood

With a name derived from a punk rock princess and a famous murder victim, a resume that includes both hosting a Hell's Kitchen variety show and an upcoming turn competing in Brooklyn's most oddball pageant, and a drag mother who happens to be one of NYC's (and "RuPaul's Drag Race's") quirkiest queens... the Nancy NoGoodContinue reading "On Point With: Nancy NoGood"

Monday (8.5.2019)

MONDAY (8.5.2019):  Selma Nilla & Kiki Ball-Change host a pop-up show at Therapy; Miss Cherry's 2019 Brenda Dharling joins Ginger Snap, Boudoir LeFleur, Tammy Spanx & Misty Mountains for a special Dinging with the Divas at Cherrys; Sutton Lee Seymour & Paige Turner pay tribute to Harold Prince at Hardware; a Jersey City Pride editionContinue reading "Monday (8.5.2019)"