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): Brunch with Vita Summers CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY (FI): BrunchCOWGIRL SEAHHORSE (SSSeaport):Brunch with Blake Deadly with Jasmine KennedieDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) BrunchELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch withContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (6.2-3.2018)"
Friday (6.1.2018)
UPTOWNSCHOMBURG CENTER: Black LGBTQ Pride feat. Harmonica Sunbeam. & more (6pm) WEST END: 90s dance party feat.Tiffany Anne Coke & Nicole Onoscopi (10pm); In the front bar: Poppy with Didi Cumswell, Vitani, Obscura, Lexington Banks, Martyr & Chola Spears (11pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHEN POSH: DJ dance party (6pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & JanelleContinue reading "Friday (6.1.2018)"
Thursday (5.31.2018)
What to do when there is no 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: Lagoona Bloo (9pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Vita Summers (8pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Thursday (5.31.2018)"
On Point With: Digna
[Photo: James Michael Avance] This Filipino fantasy has been giving us our whole life in NYC for quite a while now… but after taking a sizable break from the biz she’s back and better than ever. Thotyssey dishes the T with the delicious Digna! Thotyssey: Digna, hello! Thanks for chatting tonight! How was your Memorial DayContinue reading "On Point With: Digna"
Wednesday (5.30.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour feat. Sapphira Cristal (8pm) WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (9pm) TBACASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Miz Cracker: It’s Time (7pm, 9:30pm & 11pm)VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Kristy Blaze & Androgyny with DJ JohnContinue reading "Wednesday (5.30.2018)"
Tuesday (5.29.2018)
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)BEECHMAN: Jackie Beat: Gender Collusionist (7pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Jessica L’Whor (8pm); Pixie Aventura & Jessica L’Whor (11pm) MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & AllyContinue reading "Tuesday (5.29.2018)"
On Point With: Miss Malice
Nominated for a whopping four Brooklyn Nightlife Awards this year (one as an individual, three as part of an ensemble) for a ceremony which she will be co-hosting, the dazzlingly vamp “femmecee” of the drag / burlesque collective Switch n’ Play is coming into this summer on an all-time high. Miss Malice impales us withContinue reading "On Point With: Miss Malice"
Memorial Day (5.28.2018)
UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Lauren Zakrin (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Cady Huffman, Alice Ripley & Damon J. Gillespie (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RITZ: DJ JohnContinue reading "Memorial Day (5.28.2018)"
Sunday (5.27.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) CANCELLEDBOXERS 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) BARRAGE: FIESTAContinue reading "Sunday (5.27.2018)"
On Point With: Bubbles D’Boob
A veteran queen and a favorite entertainer in Fire Island, this Broadway enthusiast got her some Manhattan fans this year when her Showtunes Sundays became a popular Chelsea destination. But now that summer’s here, the show must go on! Bubbles D’Boob floats us through what to look forward to from DJ Michael Formika Jones and herself atContinue reading "On Point With: Bubbles D’Boob"
Saturday (5.26.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Rosé’s birthday celebration (4-8pm); 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)BEECHMAN: BenDeLaCreme: Inferno-A-Go-Go (7pm)DON’T TELL MAMA: Angel Elektra & Shay D'Pines host “Something Special” starring IContinue reading "Saturday (5.26.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Lola at Stonewall
Stonewall’s lovely barmaid Lola Michele-Kiki is a fierce queen in her own right… and this week she’s Thotyssey’s Bar Babe! Bar that I work at: The Stonewall Inn How long I’ve worked there: Almost 4 years now. What are my shifts: Mainly Thursday nights. Upstairs. But I cover Sunday shifts sometimes. What makes this barContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Lola at Stonewall"
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.26-27.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BLUE WHALE: Brunch with Roxy Brooks, Jada Valenciaga & Bootsie LeFarisBOXERS (HK): BrunchCARA MIA (HK): Brunch with Honey Davenport & / or Brita Filter CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch CHERRYS ON THE BAY: BrunchDEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) BrunchELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner or TBALA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch withContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (5.26-27.2018)"
Friday (5.25.2018)
UPTOWNWEST END: 90s dance party feat. Tiffany Anne Coke & Nicole Onoscopi (10pm) CANCELLEDCASTRO: 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) BEECHMAN: BenDeLaCreme: Inferno-A-Go-Go (7pm & 10pm)RITZ: DJs Dawson & Bill Coleman (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE:Continue reading "Friday (5.25.2018)"
On Point With: Jenn D’Role
Part of the venerable tradition of SUNY Purchase drag queens coming to slay NYC’s nightlife, this lovely showstopper also happens to be the admin of one of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” largest social media fan communities. Fresh from DragCon and ready to turn it out at two of Brooklyn’s hottest kikis, it’s Jenn D’Role! Thotyssey: Whattup Jenn!Continue reading "On Point With: Jenn D’Role"
Thursday (5.24.2018)
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: Bella Noche (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: BenDeLaCreme: Inferno-A-Go-Go (7pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: GogoContinue reading "Thursday (5.24.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 10
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: TBASUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Androgyny CANCELLED TONIGHTHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings DBL: noContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 10"
Wednesday (5.23.2018)
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 (9pm); Poppy with Catrina Lovelace, Martyr, Obscura, Lexington Brooks, Vitani & Kendra De Ray (11pm)CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: GAYLarious standup feat. Justin Zirilli & more (8pm)VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Wednesday (5.23.2018)"
On Point With: Magenta
A Brooklyn Nightlife Award nominee as Best Scene Kid for the second year running, this queen actually began her NYC drag career in the Manhattan weekly competitions. Now she’s turning it in BK with stunning “high fashion hoe” looks and fierce, energetic performances. Thotyssey paints your life with a shade of Magenta! Thotyssey: Magenta, hello! ThanksContinue reading "On Point With: Magenta"
Tuesday (5.22.2018)
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)THERAPY: JanSport hosts YOU TRIED IT singing competition (11pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Vanna Deux (8pm); Pixie Aventura & Ruby Fox (11pm) MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & AllyContinue reading "Tuesday (5.22.2018)"
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