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Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea): BrunchDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Emi GrateELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): Brunch with Logan Hardcore INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner   LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz, Misty Mountains & Flower TortillaTHIRSTY KOALA (Astoria): Brunch with Jacklynn Hyde SUNDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch withContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (12.8-9.2018)"

What’s happening before, during and after the Drag Race holiday special episode.UPTOWNTRIAD: We 3 Queens starring Julia Van Cartier, Ruby Powers & Strawberry Fields (7pm)BOXERS UES: ATREVETE Latin party (9pm) CASTRO:Latin party (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Jackie Beat: Menstrual Krampus (7pm); Kracked Kristmess starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling & Bootsie LeFaris  (10pm)LUCKY CHENGSContinue reading "Friday (12.7.2018)"

Here is a list of venues in NYC that will screen tonight’s special holiday episode, with viewing party hosts where applicable. Showtime: 8pm.UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: Vanna Deux BOXERS UES: Rosé BOXERS WH: Brita Filter (11pm)SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Egypt WEST END: Petti Cake & Elise Navy-Dad HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK:  Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & IzzyContinue reading "Where To Watch “Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular”"

UPTOWNBOXERS WH: DJ Eric Abobo (8pm) WEST END:  Selma Nilla (9pm);  Nicole Onoscopi (10pm) BOXERS UES: Carlos the Uber Driver & Tiffany Anne Coke (9pm)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: Shequida as Jessye Normous: One Night Only (Thank God) (7pm)  HARDWARE: Shuga Cain  with Viva Vidalia (7pm);  Shequida  (11:30pm) MOM’S: Megami (8pm)BARRAGE:Continue reading "Thursday (12.6.2018)"

UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: Karaoke with Carlos the Uber Driver (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm);  Whendy Whaxwood with Cissy Walken (11pm)  CASTRO: BARRIO WEDNESDAYS (10pm) HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: 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)Continue reading "Wednesday (12.5.2018)"

UPTOWN / BRONXTOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm) BOXERS WH: Karaoke with Jasmine Rice (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Kelly KaBoom (10:30pm) BOXERS UES: TBA HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Brita Filter with Aviva Dickman;  Pixie Aventura with TBA  (11pm)  BOXERS HK: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) POSH: GOGO TUESDAYS (10pm) RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Tuesday (12.4.2018)"

UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)BOXERS WH: Latin night with Chachita (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour, Cacophony Daniels & Paige Turner (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts STAGE FRIGHT with Josh Lamon & Katie Ladner (10pm) RITZ: DJ John Marto with Nick Gaga (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel ThirstyContinue reading "Monday (12.3.2018)"

50)  The CockGay NYC’s longtime destination for raunch remains steadfast, even as today’s thots are mostly getting their fix through the hookup apps. But never underestimate the power of exhibitionism! It should also be said that the Cock deserves credit in their marketing of events for emphasizing the sexiness of diverse body types, ages, races,Continue reading "The tHOTlist #50 – 1"

100)   Occupy The DiscoThe deep house DJ trio comprised of Tad Haes, Josh Appelbaum & RuBot were busy this year with their seasonal residency at LeBain, as well as frequent nights at 3 Dollar Bill and Good Room among other venues.99)  Thee SuburbiaKnown for her nightmarish, swamp-witchy lewks, this high concept sorceress produces the city’s most uniqueContinue reading "The tHOTlist # 100 – 51"

150)  Patti Spliff Don’t cry… the hostess of The Rosemont’s monthly “Sad Songs” remains one of Brooklyn’s most revered art queens.149)  Devo Monique This provocative Brooklyn-based dance queen made her presence known in a big way this year: hosting her own twice-a-month show at Macri Park, co-hosting the sexy Bizarre Bushwick monthly party / show LOADS withContinue reading "The tHOTlist 2018 (150 – 101)"

200)   Bubbles D'BoobGiving the children raucous numbers and leading them in some racy games in between voluminous clips of Broadway musicals is the key to Showtune Sundays’ success. Bubbles gleefully floated the show this year between REBAR and the Fire Island Pines Pavilion. 199)  DJ OhRickyFrom Pieces in the West Village to its sister bar HardwareContinue reading "The tHOTlist # 200 – 151"

250)  Ted Bishop NievesThe longtime club DJ keeps the beat alive with hit parties like Purgatory at Rockbar and Revolution at The Hangar. A favorite of the bear scene, Ted was crowned Mr. Fire Island Bear this June.249)  Petti CakeThe funny musical queen and popular hostess of Icon’s Whip It Wednesdays is an Ultimate Drag PageantContinue reading "The tHOTlist #250 – 201"

300)  Rhiannon NichelleSherry Vine’s secret Arizona drag daughter wowed us when she popped out of nowhere to win this April’s Miss Barracuda pageant thanks to her bearded beauty, a fiercely funny number, and intricate looks. These days she’s mostly cocktail waitressing and doing pop up numbers at Vodka Soda Bottoms Up. 299)  Chola SpearsThe rubber-faced oddball comedy queenContinue reading "tHOTlist 2018: #300 – 251"

It’s been another banner year of kiki in NYC nightlife, despite (or maybe because of) the country’s troubles. New venues opened (expect Bedlam and Casa to be featured on next year’s list!), and some old venues have fallen out of favor for the moment. Legendary performers Shantayed away, and others came back from the deadContinue reading "The tHOTlist 2018"

UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (5pm)  BOXERS UES: Poker with Butch Cordora (7pm)BOXERS WH: TGIS dance party (7pm) WEST END: Britney Spears birthday tribute feat. Chola Spears with Sophiella DaVinci, Miz Diamond Wigfall, Labyrinth & Gerry Vega (9pm)CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)ROW HOUSE: Eventbrice urban party (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm)HARDWARE: BritaContinue reading "Sunday (12.2.2018)"

One of Manhattan and Brooklyn’s favorite drag queens is also a GLAM-nominated bartender…. Miss Ruby Roo! Bar I work at:  I bartend at Pieces twice a week (sometimes in drag!) and once a week at Lips (always in drag!) How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been performing at Pieces for about two years, bartending regularlyContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Ruby at Pieces & Lips"

UPTOWN SOMME TIME: Trivia with Blake Deadly (7pm)BOXERS WH: Zarria Van Wales Morgan Royel & DJ Nesto (11pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae  (11:30pm)BOXERS UES: TBAHELL’S KITCHENBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Queer Comedy Competition feat. Gina Tonic (6pm) BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordera (6:30pm);  CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes: Christmas at the Loose Caboose starring  Jackie Cox, James Mills & Michael LamasaContinue reading "Saturday (12.1.2018)"

Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea): BrunchCOWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSPort): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Serena Tea  DEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) Brunch with Devo MoniqueELMO (Chelsea): BrunchGALLO NERO (HK): TBAINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner   LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Ariel Italic, Lady Bearica Andrews & EmiContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (12.1-2.2018)"

UPTOWNBOXERS UES: ATREVETE Latin party (9pm) CASTRO:Latin party (10pm)BOXERS WH: Kizha Carr (11pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes: Christmas at the Loose starring  Jackie Cox, James Mills & Michael Lamasa (7pm);  Kracked Kristmess starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bootsie LeFaris (10pm)  HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Izzy Uncut (7pm);  DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ:Continue reading "Friday (11.30.2018)"