Pull up to the piano and get served by Uncle Charlie’s Bar Babe, Jason! Bar that I work at: Uncle Charlie’s, as well as guest bartending at places like Icon and Albatross. How long I’ve worked there: A year or so. What are my shifts: Wednesday through Saturday usually. What makes this bar great: It’sContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Jason at Uncle Charlie’s"
Please vote THOTYSSEY for the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards!
MY LOVELY THOTS, it’s your FINAL DAY to select the nominees for this year’s Brooklyn Nightlife Awards! Please consider show Thotyssey a little love in the categories of Best Writer / Blog, Best Event Publisher & Best Social Media. What happens in Queer Brooklyn is a big part of what shapes queer culture at large,Continue reading "Please vote THOTYSSEY for the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards!"
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.12-13.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BOXERS (HK): BrunchCARA MIA (HK): Brunch finale with Honey Davenport & Brita Filter CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SSSeaprt): Brunch with Blake Deadly & Hibiscus DEEP END (RIdgewood Qns) BrunchELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerLA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BAR GONZO: TBABASERA (HK): Brunch with Honey Davenport &Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (5.12-13.2018)"
Friday (5.11.2018)
UPTOWNWEST END: NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA feat. Tiffany Anne Coke & Nicole Onoscopi (10pm)CASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: MoMo Shade, Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 Jasmine Rice & Pattaya Hart (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) POSH: DJ Nandi’s birthday (6pm); DJ Steve Sidewalk’s birthday (11pm)RITZ: DJs Eugene Edo & Mikey Pop (10pm)THERAPY: DJContinue reading "Friday (5.11.2018)"
Thursday (5.10.2018)
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: Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Stars (11pm); Whendy Whaxwood with Nicole Onoscopi (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJContinue reading "Thursday (5.10.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 8
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: Madison BanksSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Androgyny with Aviva DickmanHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti GouldContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 8"
Wednesday (5.9.2018)
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) TBA CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes starring Jackie Cox, James Mills & Michael Lamasa (7pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Kristy Blaze &Continue reading "Wednesday (5.9.2018)"
On Point With: CT Hedden
Giving us some of the most breathtakingly beautiful, hilariously bizarre and occasionally terrifying looks that the city’s nightlife haunts have to offer, the mysterious mistress of makeup CT Hedden is now making herself known as a performer as well. Thotyssey learns what little there is to be revealed about this enigma… we love a goodContinue reading "On Point With: CT Hedden"
Tuesday (5.8.2018)
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: Joey Arias & Sherry Vine: Cherchez La Femme (7pm) THERAPY: JanSport hosts “You Tried It” singing competition (11pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Poppy (8pm); Pixie Aventura & Sugga PiContinue reading "Tuesday (5.8.2018)"
On Point With: Whatevra
This Dallas-born visual artist and hand-sewing seamstress has been turning some fascinating looks, set pieces and numbers in Brooklyn venues these past few years. But this week, it’s the West Village’s Rockbar where she’ll make her show hosting debut. Thotyssey worships Whatevra in her vert first nightlife interview! Thotyssey: Whatevra, hello! how are things going?Continue reading "On Point With: Whatevra"
Monday (5.7.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm) SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm) ALIBI: Gogo Mondays (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENFREQ: Aja’s EP release party feat. Monique Heart & Kandy Muse (7pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels [her birthday edition] (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Grey Henson & Barrett Wilbert Weed (10pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Monday (5.7.2018)"
On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo
A veteran NYC DJ who’s stellar career began during the Great Nightlife Shift of the late 90s, this legend remains an integral beatmaster on the dancefloors of today. Thotyssey gets all the glamorous, glittery details from DJ Sammy Jo! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us, Sammy! You DJ’ed at the legendary Night of 1000 SteviesContinue reading "On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo"
Sunday (5.6.2018)
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) BARRAGE: FIESTA LATINAContinue reading "Sunday (5.6.2018)"
Saturday (5.5.2018)
UPTOWN 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) BEECHMAN: Tammie Brown: National Treasure (7pm)HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus departure (9pm & 10:30pm); DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48:Continue reading "Saturday (5.5.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Tony at the West End
Hello Manager! It’s the West End’s Tony, plus Tony’s dog! Bar that I work at: West End Lounge How long I’ve worked there: 7 months or so What are my shifts: I bartend on Friday nights from 10pm to 4am. I manage the bar on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. What makes this bar great:Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Tony at the West End"
Wake Up, Bitch! (5.5-6.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Baby Tea Brunch with Tyler Ashley CANCELLEDBOXERS (HK): BrunchCARA MIA (HK): Brunch finale with Honey Davenport & Brita Filter CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerLA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BAR GONZO: TBABASERA (HK): Brunch with FiFi DuBois & Sugga PiContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (5.5-6.2018)"
Friday (5.4.2018)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Tammie Brown: National Treasure (7pm); Distorted Diznee starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bootsie LeFaris (10pm); HARDWARE: MoMo Shade Kandy Muse & Janelle No. 5 (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) POSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Varla JeanContinue reading "Friday (5.4.2018)"
On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque
Burlesque stars and show producers Aurora North and Faux Pas le Fae have been married for two years now. As the performing duo The Brides of Burlesque, they continue to titillate, amuse and outright stun us with their edgy, visceral performances. Thotyssey takes a peak behind the bridal veils, as Faus Pas and Aurora answer ourContinue reading "On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque"
Thursday (5.3.2018)
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: Ultimate Drag Pageant All-Stars (11pm); Vanna Deux (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm); Shequida withContinue reading "Thursday (5.3.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7
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: Madison Banks or TBASUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Androgyny HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti GouldContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 7"
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