The newly-anointed Mr. Fire Island Bear 2018 is actually a veteran nightlifer and DJ in this city, breaking through during the days of ball houses and big clubs. He shares a bit of his history with Thotyssey, and hints at some amazing stuff to come. Thotyssey: Ted, hello! Happy Pride! And of course, a bigContinue reading "On Point With: DJ Ted Bishop Nieves"
Monday (6.11.2018)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRISE: Broadway Bares fundraiser (8pm); Jasmine Rice with Pissi Myles (11pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Broadway Bares performers (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with guest Eric Michael Krop (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays”Continue reading "Monday (6.11.2018)"
X-Rayed Sex: “4 Blowjob Tricks, 5 Rules of BJ Etiquette”
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. 4 Blowjob Tricks, 5 Rules of BJ Etiquette Every male-bodied person loves a good blowjob. KeywordContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “4 Blowjob Tricks, 5 Rules of BJ Etiquette”"
Sunday (6.10.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NITE (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm); special editionContinue reading "Sunday (6.10.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Daniel at Cubbyhole
Get cozy with Cubbyhole’s Daniel! Bar that I work at: Cubbyhole How long I’ve worked there: I’ve worked there about 8 years now. What are my shifts: Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights What makes this bar great: the eclectic clientele and staff. Best drink I make: a nice cup of whiskey with a beer chaser! I love itContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Daniel at Cubbyhole"
Saturday (6.9.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Golden Delicious (9pm); DJ JRoc (11pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) RISE: DJ Natazu (5pm); Dance party (10pm); Jada Valenciaga does a number (midnight)HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); DJ 2Face with Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm); Continue reading "Saturday (6.9.2018)"
On Point With: DJ William Francis
One of 2018′s most in-demand dance floor DJs, this son of a choir director is a true beatmaster working overtime keeping you twirking through the city’s sexiest, chicest parties. DJ William Francis takes Thotyssey to church! Thotyssey: William, hello! It’s nice to catch you during a minute when you’re not at a gig. Do youContinue reading "On Point With: DJ William Francis"
Wake Up, Bitch! (6.9-10.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BLUE WHALE: Brunch with Roxy Brooks, Jada Valenciaga & Bootsie LeFarisBOXERS (HK): BrunchBUDDHA BAR (UWS): Brunch with Ari Kiki CARA MIA (HK): TBACAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY (FI): BrunchDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) BrunchELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with RitzyContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (6.9-10.2018)"
Friday (6.8.2018)
UPTOWNTRIAD: “Solo Strips” Broadway Bares benefit (9:30pm)WEST END: 90s dance party feat.Tiffany Anne Coke & Nicole Onoscopi (10pm)ALIBI: Fetish Night (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ dance party (6pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ: dance party (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: danceContinue reading "Friday (6.8.2018)"
On Point With: Mocha Lite
As most people who have followed NYC drag in the past decade can attest, here is one of the city’s most talented and provocative queens. Whether she’s giving you a crushing ballad or a smashing series of high energy dance moves, she is always–fascinatingly–equal parts drama and kiki. Brooklyn Pride is happy to have herContinue reading "On Point With: Mocha Lite"
Thursday (6.7.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Thursdays (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: TURN UP THURSDAYS (10pm)BOXERS UES: TOMA! party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: THIRSTY THURSDAY urban party (10pm)WEST END: Whendy Whaxwood with Cicatrix (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boysContinue reading "Thursday (6.7.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 11
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm! This season, it seems each episode is 90 minutes and followed by a 30-minute post show “Untucked.”UPTOWNAT THE WALLACE: no hostBOXERS UES: Brita FilterHARLEM NIGHTS: Coco Taylor, with Zarria. SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Androgyny with Elise Navy-Dad HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE:Continue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 11"
Wednesday (6.6.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm); Miz Diamond Wigfall with Didi Cumswell (11pm)CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Kristy Blaze & Octavia Anyae with DJ John Marto (10pm) THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & KizhaContinue reading "Wednesday (6.6.2018)"
Tuesday (6.5.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Aviva Dickman (8pm); Pixie Aventura & Jolina Jasmine (11pm) MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boysContinue reading "Tuesday (6.5.2018)"
Monday (6.4.2018)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRISE: Brita Filter hosts Broadway Bares fundraiser (8pm); Jasmine Rice with Pissi Myles (11pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with guest host Michelle Dowdy (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel ThirstyContinue reading "Monday (6.4.2018)"
On Point With: Adele Computer
Brooklyn has few full-on comedy queens these days, so this former standup stands out in the BK dragisphere… in more ways then one. Also a BNA-nominated recording artist and broadcaster, Adele Computer is the user-friendly queen of the hour! Thotyssey: Adele, hello… it’s me (sorry I couldn’t resist)! How was your Memorial Day Weekend? AdeleContinue reading "On Point With: Adele Computer"
Sunday (6.3.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm) CASTRO: Latin dance party (10pm)GIN FIZZ: SET IT OFF urban party (10pm)EL MOROCCO: BOYZ NITE (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) FLUTE BAR HK:Continue reading "Sunday (6.3.2018)"
On Point With: Hazel Tart
A drag queen who’s found joy and success in the world of burlesque, this unique performer was properly crowned Miss Nerd 2017 just four months ago (note: when pageant producers tell the runner-up she’ll have to step in if the first place winner can’t perform her duties, they aren’t kidding), and she’ll already be passingContinue reading "On Point With: Hazel Tart"
Saturday (6.2.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: JanSport (9pm); DJ JRoc (11pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm); CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm) RISE: DJ Natazu (5pm); Dance party (10pm); Jada Valenciaga does a number (midnight)HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus departure (9pm); DJ 2Face with Ruby Roo & LagoonaContinue reading "Saturday (6.2.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Federico at Boxers UES
Your Latin Ginger Dream is this week’s Bar Babe! Bar that I work at: Boxers NYC UES How long I’ve worked there: It will be 5 months in May 28th What are my shifts: You can find me there on Tuesdays for Comedy Night, Thursdays for RuPauls Drag Race (#TeamCracker) and Fridays with our selectionContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Federico at Boxers UES"
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