On Point With: Preston Burford

This GLAM nominee became a a drag-favorite photographer largely by accident. Thriving outside the realm of NYC nightlife, the Dallas-born Preston Burford has a successful daytime job that fulfills him, and always thinks of himself as an editor above all else. Nonetheless, he’s presented us with some of the most fun and stunning visuals ofContinue reading "On Point With: Preston Burford"

On Point With: Dreama Belle

This charming Virginia queen will become a full-fledged New Yorker fairly soon, but until then she and her drag family have been gracing / gagging us with a twice-a-month showcase at The Phoenix. Thotyssey rings in the new year with Dreama Belle! Thotyssey: Hi Dreama! Thanks for chatting with us, and happy New Year! So, IContinue reading "On Point With: Dreama Belle"

Bar Babe of the Month: Skip at Icon & Albatross

Don’t run, don’t walk, but SKIP to this Astorian GLAM-nominated pourmaster! Bar that I work at: Icon & Albatross How long I’ve worked there: 1 Year What are my shifts:  Tuesday & Saturday at Icon, Wednesday & Thursday at Albatross What makes this bar great:  They’re both very inclusive and nonjudgmental Best drink I make:  Everything, duh! I love it whenContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Skip at Icon & Albatross"

Where To Watch Drag Race All-Stars Ep. 4

Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 8pm.UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux & Lagoona Bloo BOXERS WH: Brita Filter  TBAHARLEM NIGHTS: Zarria Van Wales SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Miz Diamond Wigfall HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BOXERS HK:  MartiContinue reading "Where To Watch Drag Race All-Stars Ep. 4"

Thursday (1.3.2019)

UPTOWNBOXERS WH: EL FLOW Latin party (9pm) WEST END:  Nicole Onoscopi (9pm);  Selma Nilla (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)TOOLBOX: Vinny Vega (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Shuga Cain with Viva Vidalia (7pm);  Shequida with Roxy Brooks (11:30pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm);  Chaka Khanvict (11pm)POSH: DJ Nandi (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Primo Boys gogos (10pm) RISE: DJ Natazu (10pm) BOXERS HK: DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm)THERAPY: Brita Filter, Rosé & Lagoona Bloo (11pm)  RITZ:Continue reading "Thursday (1.3.2019)"

Wednesday (1.2.2019)

UPTOWN / BRONXTOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)CASTRO: BARRIO WEDNESDAYS (10pm)  WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (9pm);  Didi Cumswell (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skye Walker, DD Fuego & Lemon (10m) VSBU: Karaoke with Adriana Trenta (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Viva Vidalia (9pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: DJ John Marto with Octavia Anyae & Kristy Blaze (10pm) RITZ: DJ Eugene Edo (10pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (1.2.2019)"

On Point With: Epiphany

The original queen of Brooklyn has since become a star of the international stage… but right now her star is shining over Manhattan. World traveled, live singing, wickedly funny, painfully glam and profoundly married, Epiphany (also known as “Epiphany Get Paid” thanks to an old Facebook handle) unleashes her plot of world domination unto Thotyssey.Continue reading "On Point With: Epiphany"

New Years Day (1.1.2019)

UPTOWN / BRONXTOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Sucia (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom with Jadé (10:30pm) BOXERS UES: TBA HELL’S KITCHENHUDSON TERRACE: SUNRISE day circuit party (7am-8pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter TBA (8pm);  Pixie Aventura (11pm) POSH: GOGO TUESDAYS (10pm) RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Adonis Lounge gogo boys (10pm) THERAPY:Continue reading "New Years Day (1.1.2019)"

On Point With: Shameless

Note: for no clear reason, Tumblr has deleted the original interview. What follows is a rough transcript of Thotyssey’s interview with Shameless (founder of Otter Box and Playpen Mondays) from June 6th, 2016. Thotyssey: The Cock! Everyone who has been inside the Cock for 5 minutes, at any point in history, has Mad Stories.  Shameless:Continue reading "On Point With: Shameless"

Sunday (12.30.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm)  BOXERS UES: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm)BOXERS WH: TGIS dance party (7pm) CASTRO: DJ Anarki (9pm)ROW HOUSE: Eventbrice urban party (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm);  DJ Eugene Edo (10pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm);  Jan Sport & Rosé  (10pm);   Marti Gould Cummings (11pm) POSH: DJ dance party (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm)  INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Sunday (12.30.2018)"

Saturday (12.29.2018)

UPTOWN BOXERS WH:  DJ Nesto (11pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae  (11:30pm)BOXERS UES: Zarria Van Wales & DJ Nesto with Ari Kiki (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm);  CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) DON’T TELL MAMA: Cissy Walken: Back to Life (7pm) HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm);  DJ 2Face with Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm) RITZ: DJs K Styles &Continue reading "Saturday (12.29.2018)"

On Point With: Will Automagic

Currently one half of the hit DJ duo The Carry Nation, Will Automagic has had a storied and celebrated career spinning some of NYC’s most vital venues and parties, and has had several fascinating factors influence his work. Thotyssey and Will look back on a legendary DJ’s life and career. Thotyssey: Hey DJ Will! ThanksContinue reading "On Point With: Will Automagic"

Friday (12.28.2018)

What’s happening before, during and after tonight’s episode of Drag Race.UPTOWNBOXERS UES: ATREVETE Latin party (9pm) CASTRO:Latin party (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Maddelynn Hatter hosts OPEN CALL drag competition (9:30pm);  DJs Serving Ovahness & Eugene Edo (11pm) THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: dance party (10pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: FREAKITON LatinContinue reading "Friday (12.28.2018)"

Where To Watch Drag Race All-Stars Ep. 3

Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars, naming viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 8pm.UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux BOXERS UES: Rosé  BOXERS WH: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Zarria Van Wales SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Miz Diamond Wigfall HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta JonesContinue reading "Where To Watch Drag Race All-Stars Ep. 3"

Thursday (12.27.2018)

UPTOWNBOXERS WH: EL FLOW Latin party (9pm) WEST END: Selma Nilla (9pm);  Nicole Onoscopi (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)TOOLBOX: Vinny Vega (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Shuga Cain with Viva Vidalia (7pm);  Shequida with Sherry Vine (11:30pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm);  Chaka Khanvict (11pm)POSH: DJ Nandi (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Primo Boys gogos (10pm) RISE: DJ Natazu (10pm) BOXERS HK:Continue reading "Thursday (12.27.2018)"

On Point With: Senerio

A rising star in Brooklyn queer hip hop with smooth and intelligent lyrics, a sultry voice and fashions for the Gods, the artist known as Senerio is a person we should all be watching – and hearing – in 2019. Thotyssey: Senerio, hello! Did you recover from Christmas? Senerio: I actually didn’t do anything for ChristmasContinue reading "On Point With: Senerio"

Wednesday (12.26.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: Karaoke with Carlos the Uber Driver (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)CASTRO: BARRIO WEDNESDAYS (10pm)  WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skye Walker, DD Fuego & Lemon (10m) VSBU: Karaoke with Adriana Trenta (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Viva Vidalia (9pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: DJ John Marto with Octavia Anyae & KristyContinue reading "Wednesday (12.26.2018)"

Christmas Day (12.25.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS WH: openBOXERS UES: open TOOLBOX: TBA EVO LOUNGE: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Brita Filter with DJ 2Face, Lyle Mackston & Cara Melle (10pm) POSH: GOGO TUESDAYS (10pm)  RITZ: DJ’s Steve Sidewalk & Mikey Mo (11pm) INDUSTRY: DRAG ROULETTE with Holly Box-Springs (11pm) RISE: TBAATLAS SOCIAL TBATHERAPY: CLOSED EAST SIDE TOWNHOUSE: TBALIPS: TBACHELSEABARRACUDA: Kizha CarrContinue reading "Christmas Day (12.25.2018)"