Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Tyler Ashley & CharleneBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):BrunchDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Mini Horrorwitz ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): Brunch with Tammy Spanx INDUSTRIA (WV): NYCWFF/Food Network brunch with Countess Luann de Lesseps, FiFi DuBois, Andora Tetee & Suzy Wong INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EASTContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.13-14.2018)"
Friday (10.12.2018)
UPTOWNBIG DADDYS: SEX NOVA burlesque feat. Stella Nova & Sex Wolf with Maxxx Pleasure, Bunny Buxom & more (9pm)WEST END: Miz Diamond Wigfall with Camille Trust, Dream Boi & Edie James (10pm)ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr & DJ JROC (11pm)BOXERS UES: ATREVETE Latin party (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart Divinity Banks & ShelbyContinue reading "Friday (10.12.2018)"
On Point With: Markus Kelle
NYC nightlife’s most recognizable active “door goddess” is a saber-tongued spitfire, a chic fashionista and and a cult of personality all in one. An actor, writer, and comedian here is a superstar who will likely evolve into something even more unexpected and amazing in the years to come. And now, a brief interlude behind theContinue reading "On Point With: Markus Kelle"
Thursday (10.11.2018)
UPTOWNWEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (10pm)BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm)BOXERS WH: DJ Eric Abobo (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 KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm); Shequida with Poison Dart Frog &Continue reading "Thursday (10.11.2018)"
On Point With: Le Petit DumDum
There is no shortage of scary clowns in the world, if that’s what you’re into this season. But sometimes you just need a damn sexy clown, right? Well, you’re in luck… this red hot rising star of the city’s burlesque circuit is returning to a monthly Brooklyn residency at The Bedford this Thursday, and heContinue reading "On Point With: Le Petit DumDum"
Wednesday (10.10.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)MANHATTAN CB7: Community Board town meeting re: the fate of the West End (7pm)BOXERS UES: Karaone with Rosé (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) BOXERS WH: Honey Davenport & Brita Filter (11pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (10.10.2018)"
On Point With: Andora Tetee
The first New York City queen in the history of the Miss Gay America pageant to take home the coveted crown, Andora Tetee has proven herself to be a drag force to be reckoned with long ago thanks to her brilliant handmade costumes, crowd pleasing choreographed numbers and makeup looks ranging from glamour fish toContinue reading "On Point With: Andora Tetee"
Tuesday (10.9.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXWHISPERS: Bingo with Misty Mountains (6pm) TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm)BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Jasmine Rice (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BEECHMAN: The Sharon Needles Halloween Special (7pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Vanna Deux (8pm); Pixie Aventura with JuicyContinue reading "Tuesday (10.9.2018)"
On Point With: Shelby Late
Once a favorite bartender at two Manhattan drag destinations, Long Island-born Broadway Babe Ian Joseph recently left that side of the bar to pursue full time drag him/herself. And it’s already paid off, with placement in a top pageant and a growing reputation as an expert wig designer. Now’s not the time to sleep onContinue reading "On Point With: Shelby Late"
On Point With: Markus Kelle
NYC nightlife’s most recognizable active “door goddess” is a saber-tongued spitfire, a chic fashionista and and a cult of personality all in one. An actor, writer, and comedian here is a superstar who will likely evolve into something even more unexpected and amazing in the years to come. And now, a brief interlude behind theContinue reading "On Point With: Markus Kelle"
Monday (10.8.2018)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)BOXERS WH: Latin night (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Paige Turner & Cacophony Daniels with Liz McCartney (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts STAGE FRIGHT feat. Emma Sofia Caymare & Mykal Kilgore (10pm); Kizha Carr hosts BOOTCAMP weekly drga competition feat. Lemon (midnight) RITZ: DJContinue reading "Monday (10.8.2018)"
On Point With: Shanita Bump
This HO-riffic It Gurl is equal parts glamour and ghoul, and her stellar special FX makeup skills–along with her drag / burlesque hybrid performance style–is making her the Bloody Belle of the Brooklyn Ball. This Halloween season is the time to get to know the wily witch, Shanita Bump! Thotyssey: Shanita, hello! Thanks for talkingContinue reading "On Point With: Shanita Bump"
Sunday (10.7.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm) BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) BOXERS WH: LOOK QUEEN hosted by Shuga Cain (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NIGHT (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie, Pissi Myles & Judy Darling (4pm)BARRAGE:Continue reading "Sunday (10.7.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: John at The West End
This Bar Babe is actually not remotely a bartender…. John Daniel Forslund is the operator of the West End, and is about to engage in a massive battle for the future of that venue. Find out how you can help! Bar that I work at: I have been operating The West End Lounge since 2014Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: John at The West End"
Saturday (10.6.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: LGBT HQ ComicCon party feat. Matthew Levine & Izzy Uncut with Celah Doore, Sarah Tops, Jack Barrow, DJ JCLEF & more (9pm)BOXERS WH: Zarria Van Wales with DJ Nesto (11pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Vivacious & Ethel Lavain (7pm) HARDWARE: TinaContinue reading "Saturday (10.6.2018)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (10.6-7.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):BrunchCOWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaport): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Nicole OnoscopiDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Casey Yalater ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): Brunch with Tammy Spanx INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSALL (HK): Brunch with Jahlisa A. Ross, Michelle La FontaineContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (10.6-7.2018)"
Friday (10.5.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)BOXERS UES: PLAY FRIDAYS (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr & DJ JROC (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart Divinity Banks (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 with Dahlia Sin (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)PERDITION: “Gaaays In Spaaace“ Star Trek event hosted by Jackie Cox (7pm) RITZ: Maddelynn Hatter hosts OPEN CALLContinue reading "Friday (10.5.2018)"
Thursday (10.4.2018)
UPTOWNWEST END: Nicole Onoscopi (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (10pm)BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm)BOXERS WH: DJ Eric Abobo (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 Jess Station (7pm); Shequida (11:30pm) MOM’S: Megami (8pm) INDUSTRY: Will & Grace viewingContinue reading "Thursday (10.4.2018)"
ANNOUNCEMENT: Thot Mess Thursdays returns tomorrow night at REBAR
Come meet Thotyssey’s Jim and his thotty henchmen Marcel & Butchie as we turn another edition of our new kiki THOT MESS at REBAR in Chelsea! We’ll be joined by beatmaster Casa De Galindo in the DJ booth as always, and this week’s pop-up queen will be the heavenly heap of hilarity herself, Miss Tammy Spanx!Continue reading "ANNOUNCEMENT: Thot Mess Thursdays returns tomorrow night at REBAR"
Wednesday (10.3.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)BOXERS UES: Karaone with Rosé (8pm)WEST END: Selma Nilla with Vanna Deux & Didi Cumswell (8pm); Lagoona Bloo (10pm); Whendy Whaxwood with Aria Derci (11pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm) BOXERS WH: Honey Davenport & Brita Filter (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Jackie Beat &Continue reading "Wednesday (10.3.2018)"
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