FRIDAY (12.5.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop's Dozen Divas Holiday Spectacular with Michael Musto (7pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: "VossContinue reading "Friday (12.5.2025)"
On Point With: Alissa Brianna
Having navigated the New York nightlife scene as a bartender, a musician and a popular DJ, Alissa Brianna tells us her story, her thoughts on the music and nightlife industries and her reflections on the end of an iconic party this month. [Cover photo: @_anlacy] Thotyssey: Hello Alissa! So we're a few days into DecemberContinue reading "On Point With: Alissa Brianna"
Thursday (12.4.2025)
THURSDAY (12.4.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BRONX BREWERY: "Divas: Crowning & Flowers" feat. Christina La Beija, Gia the Warrior Princess, Kelly KaBoom, Paris Zaviask & Vivika Westwood Mugler (4pm) UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHENContinue reading "Thursday (12.4.2025)"
On Point With: Ozzie
The current GLAM nominated burlesque star graces stages both lofty and small. Leap into 2026 with Ozzie! [Cover photo: Thomas Mundell] Thotyssey: Ozzie, hello! How is the Holiday Season treating you so far? Ozzie: Hi! It's great, although I'm not a huge fan of winter. But I do love NYC during the holiday season. GivenContinue reading "On Point With: Ozzie"
Wednesday (12.3.2025)
WEDNESDAY (12.3.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch: I'll Be Home for Christmas (7pm) RED EYE: Poker hosted byContinue reading "Wednesday (12.3.2025)"
On Point With: Holly Harkness
This conservatory trained musical performer and spooky-kooky Jersey Girl is returning to 54 Below this weekend for an epic holiday show: Holly Harkness! [Cover photo: @hotdamnitssuditi] Thotyssey: Holly, hello! How is the holiday season treating you so far? Holly Harkness: Pretty good! Had a lot of good food this weekend, hung out with family... itContinue reading "On Point With: Holly Harkness"
Tuesday (12.2.2025)
TUESDAY (12.2.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) LAURIE BEECHMANContinue reading "Tuesday (12.2.2025)"
Drag Race S18 Cast Revealed!
The fourteen contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 have been officially revealed today. The season will begin airing on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 (8pm EST) on MTV. Thotyssey has previously interviewed two of S18's cast members: DD Fuego (1.15.2020) Briar Blush (8.11.2025) Check Thotyssey's daily event listings in January for where to attend Drag Race viewingContinue reading "Drag Race S18 Cast Revealed!"
World AIDS Day (12.1.2025)
MONDAY (12.1.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. Learn more about World AIDS Day here, and the Trump administration's shameful refusal to acknowledge it here. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54Continue reading "World AIDS Day (12.1.2025)"
Sunday (11.30.2025)
SUNDAY (11.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (noon & 2:30pm);Continue reading "Sunday (11.30.2025)"
Saturday (11.29.2025)
SATURDAY (11.29.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX LEHMAN CENTER (BX): Deborah Cox, Estelle & Vivian Green (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. SkyeContinue reading "Saturday (11.29.2025)"
Friday (11.28.2025)
FRIDAY (11.28.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: "Voss Events: Santa's Secret" (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn HydeContinue reading "Friday (11.28.2025)"
On Point With: Bea Effay
The part of a RuGirl superstar's drag family, New York's Bea Effay is weaponized for slaying this season. [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles / @juanjonas_files] Thotyssey: Bea, hello! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you celebrating at all? Hi there! Happy Holidays. I'm staying in New York and keeping it chill this Thanksgiving, but I celebrated Friendsgiving with a wholeContinue reading "On Point With: Bea Effay"
Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)
THURSDAY (11.27.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. Note: some events below may be cancelled and some venues may be closed due to the holiday; we will keep the list updated when possible. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinue reading "Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)"
On Point With: Aurora Ivy
Known to serve both looks and numbers, Aurora Ivy was just nominated for being the first person you see at the party. [Cover photo: Matt Dickson] Thotyssey: Hi Aurora! Thanks for chatting today! How is late November treating you so far… and perhaps more importantly, how many times have you seen Wicked For Good soContinue reading "On Point With: Aurora Ivy"
Wednesday (11.26.2025)
WEDNESDAY (11.26.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDOOR TREEZ: Sabel Scities (3pm) 54 BELOW: Ginger Minj (7pm) RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted byContinue reading "Wednesday (11.26.2025)"
On Point With: Hot Messiah
She may be a holy hot mess, but her hair units are always heavenly: recent Glam nominee Hot Messiah! Thotyssey: HM, thanks for chatting today! I guess a good first question would be, when you're out in giesh do you like folks to call you "Hot" for short, or something else? Hot Messiah: Folks callContinue reading "On Point With: Hot Messiah"
Tuesday (11.25.2025)
TUESDAY (11.25.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW:Continue reading "Tuesday (11.25.2025)"
1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp
It's about that time for a catchup with one of New York nightlife's most essential movers-and-shakers as he prepares a weeknight party premiere at one of Brooklyn's hottest venues. Thotyssey: Hello again, Frankie! Happy Almost Thanksgiving… how are you celebrating? Frankie Sharp: Happy Thanksgiving! Feels very strange to dig into fall / winter -- myContinue reading "1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp"
Monday (11.24.2025)
MONDAY (11.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) VERS: Trivia hosted by Christopher Metzger-Timson (7pm);Pianist AndreContinue reading "Monday (11.24.2025)"
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