UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATER: Dita Von Teese & The Copper Coupe Burlesque Revue (8pm)TOOLBOX: TRL with singer Carla Bordonada (8:30pm)BOXERS UES: Standup comedy hosted by Justin Zirilli (9pm) ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays (9pm) WEST END: Drag / cabaret benefit feat. Bambina Da Dondiva, Cissy Walken, Hibiscus & more (9:30pm)EVO LOUNGE: Brava Tuesdays (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE:Continue reading "Tuesday (5.1.2018)"
RePoint: Cherry Poppins
Pieces and Hardware’s beloved cocktail waitress has come a long way with her drag alter ego since our last chat, having a pair of recent show-stopping pageant packages under her cinched belt and an upcoming cabaret showcase to wow us with. Thotyssey catches up with Cherry Poppins! Thotyssey: Cherry, hello again! I know you were busyContinue reading "RePoint: Cherry Poppins"
Monday (4.30.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)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 (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT guest hosted by Michelle Dowdy with The Marvelous Wonderettes (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RITZ:Continue reading "Monday (4.30.2018)"
On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie
One of the city’s breakthrough drag entertainers of the past year, FIT’s crown-winning queen Jasmine Kennedie is known for igniting venues with her electrifying “shablams” and gorgeously glam looks. She’s now in the cast of the popular revue TURNt at the Ritz, which celebrates its second anniversary this week. Thotyssey learned how Jasmine got here,Continue reading "On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie"
Sunday (4.29.2018)
UPTOWN SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm); 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)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: ShugaContinue reading "Sunday (4.29.2018)"
Saturday (4.28.2018)
UPTOWN WEST END: Traffic light 18+ dance party sponsored by an anti-smoking org feat. Brita Filter, Kandy Muse, Jasmine Rice, Millennia & DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change *final show* (7pm); DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Lady Keyonte (7:30pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s PokerContinue reading "Saturday (4.28.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Nico at Barracuda
Somebody tell Barracuda’s smoking hot Nico who some drag queens, gogo boys and DJs are, lol! Bar that I work at: Barracuda Lounge NYC How long I’ve worked there: A few months now What are my shifts: Sundays & Mondays, 10 to close What makes this bar great: The friendly atmosphere, and of course theContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Nico at Barracuda"
Wake Up, Bitch! (4.28-29.2018)
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 Logan Hardcore & Brenda Dharling CAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchHONEYWELL (UP): Brunch with Rosé and Lagoona Bloo INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner Holly Box-Springs LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAY BASERA (HK): Brunch withContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (4.28-29.2018)"
Thursday (4.26.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm)TOOLBOX: 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 Misty Mountains. (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERSContinue reading "Thursday (4.26.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 6
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: Androgynous & Petti CakeHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERSContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race Ep. 6"
Wednesday (4.25.2018)
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); Poppy with Dream Boi, Obscura, Miz Diamond Wigfall, Ducky Sheaboi, Chola Spears, Frankie D'Vine & Suki (11pm)TRIAD: Bad Apple Boylesque (9:30pm) CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: The Hell’s Kitchenettes starringContinue reading "Wednesday (4.25.2018)"
On Point With: K. James
zoe zThis veteran drag king has been a staple of the vital Brooklyn collective Switch n’ Play for a decade now, and he’s still finding ways to wow us with his fun, sexy and smart performances. While shy and introspective off-stage, there’s nothing quite like the manly magic of K. James when it’s showtime! Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: K. James"
Tuesday (4.24.2018)
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 Cellah Doore (8pm);Continue reading "Tuesday (4.24.2018)"
On Point With: DJ P_A_T
One of Brooklyn’s hottest young dance floor and drag show DJ’s dabbles in Queendom himself, and is beginning his takeover of all the city’s gigs as we speak. Paul A. Tomasiello, aka DJ P_A_T, is where it’s at! (Come on, that was a cute rhyme) Thotyssey: Hello P_A_T! Thanks for chatting with us today! YouContinue reading "On Point With: DJ P_A_T"
Monday (4.23.2018)
UPTOWN BOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)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 (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye (10pm) RITZ: Kizha Carr *new show* (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm) VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movieContinue reading "Monday (4.23.2018)"
On Point With: Precious Envy
Rockbar’s resident Silver-Foxy Bubblegum Goth Princess has a birthday invitation for you! Thotyssey gets the deets from Precious Envy. Thotyssey: Precious, hello! Thanks for chatting with us! Enjoying this first spring-like Weekend? Precious Envy: Yes, I don’t think I can stand the cold any more! I’ve been wandering about, and it is such a niceContinue reading "On Point With: Precious Envy"
Sunday (4.22.2018)
UPTOWN SOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) BOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm); 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)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: ShugaContinue reading "Sunday (4.22.2018)"
Saturday (4.21.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: VJ OhRicky’s Eurovision party (3pm);Monet X Change Tina Burner (7pm);QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus departure (9pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo Vita Summers & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BEECHMAN: Love Connie: Fade to Connie (7pm)STAGE 48: Yuhua Hamasaki @ LUCKY CHENGS (7:30pm);U-NITE (11pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);CAFEContinue reading "Saturday (4.21.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Jackson at the Albatross
Whether pouring spirits at Albatross or giving you life on the stage there or at Icon as Jacklynn Hyde, Jackson has become a staple of Astoria nightlife! Bar that I work at: I work at Albatross Bar in Astoria! How long I’ve worked there: I think I’m approaching two years now. What are my shifts:Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Jackson at the Albatross"
Wake Up, Bitch! (4.21-22.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAY BIZARRE (BK): Baby Tea Brunch with Tyler Ashley & Charlene BOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport CLOSED ELMO (Chelsea): Brunch INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner LA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzTAQUERIA MEZA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport SUNDAY BAR GONZO (MidT): Brunch with Chelsea PiersContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (4.21-22.2018)"
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