By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a 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. My first STI was me catching syphilis within one year of my becoming sexually active. WhileContinue reading "X Rayed Sex: “STIs…Don’t Do Blame, Don’t Do Shame”"
X Rayed Sex: “STIs…Don’t Do Blame, Don’t Do Shame”
By LeNair XavierThotyssey presents a 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.My first STI was me catching syphilis within one year of my becoming sexually active. While I wasContinue reading "X Rayed Sex: “STIs…Don’t Do Blame, Don’t Do Shame”"
Wednesday (3.7.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm); Miz Diamond Wigfall with Haireola Grande, Muffy & Chola Spears (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENGREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Stephanie’s Child (Jan Sport, Rosé & Lagoona Bloo) (7pm)BEECHMAN: Paige Turner: Drag Me to theContinue reading "Wednesday (3.7.2018)"
Tuesday (3.6.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase 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)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Zarria (8pm);Pixie Aventura & Merrie Cherry (11pm) RISE: Will Sheridan, Dezi 5, Corey TuT & JayseContinue reading "Tuesday (3.6.2018)"
On Point With: Morgan Royel
A performing legend in NYC nightlife for over a decade, here is a queen among queens. Whether she’s turning it with the ballroom voguers, the Lips bachelorettes or the House music aficionados at her new party at Monster, she brings charisma, uniqueness and all the rest wherever she goes. Thotyssey takes a bow to MorganContinue reading "On Point With: Morgan Royel"
Monday (3.5.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna host Open Mic Night (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 Brandon Uranowitz (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport & Jasmine Rice (11pm) RITZ: Tina Burner (midnight)Continue reading "Monday (3.5.2018)"
RePoint: Jiggly Caliente
It’s been nearly two years since we last spoke to fierce NYC entertainer and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, and now there’s so much to catch up on… from her thoughts on recent episodes of “All-Stars 3″ and the Season 10 cast announcement, to her turn as a stag actress in Yale, to her new albumContinue reading "RePoint: Jiggly Caliente"
Sunday (3.4.2018)
UPTOWNSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm)BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) WEST END: Oscars (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm);DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) BARRAGE: FIESTA LATINA (5pm)HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change plus the Oscars (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Scarlet Envy & Jessie James (11pm) Continue reading "Sunday (3.4.2018)"
Saturday (3.3.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Vita Summers hosts ”Drag Me To Jail” fundraiser event for Miss Hell’s Kitchen pageant (4:30pm)Monet X Change (7pm);QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus departure (9pm & 10:30pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: Kasha Davis & Darienne Lake:Continue reading "Saturday (3.3.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Ian at Hardware & Pieces
Giving you spirits at sister bars Hardware (HK) and Pieces (West Village), it’s new queen Shelby Late, aka Ian! Bar that I work at: Hardware and Pieces How long I’ve worked there: Since Summer ‘17 What are my shifts: Saturday: Hardware- Happy Hour, Sunday: Hardware- late night shows, Monday: Hardware- Happy Hour, Tuesday: Pieces- Happy Hour What makesContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Ian at Hardware & Pieces"
Wake Up, Bitch! (3.3-4.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport COWGIRL SEAHORSE (SS SEAPORT): Brunch with Blake Deadly ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerLA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy Bitz & Lagoona Bloo LAS TAPAS (Harlem): Melissa’s Kismet Socials lesbian brunchSUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with Kristy Blaze & MichelleContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (3.3-4.2018)"
Friday (3.2.2018)
UPTOWNSUITE: Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) BEECHMAN: Kasha Davis & Darienne Lake: Bosom Buddies (7pm)COPACABANA: FURBALL (10pm)RITZ: DJs Xavier & Johnny I (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: dance party(10pm);Jada Valenciaga does a number (midnight)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Friday (3.2.2018)"
Thursday (3.1.2018)
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)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida with Aquaria (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka Khanvict (11pm) POSH: DJContinue reading "Thursday (3.1.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 6
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm!UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Coco Taylor SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux with FiFi DuBois & Jasmine Kennedie HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings DBL: no hostHARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MOM’S: no host (includes trivia) MR.Continue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 6"
Wednesday (2.28.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Standup comedy showcse (7:30pm);Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour feat. Sapphira Cristal (8pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm);Poppy with Serena Tea, Blair Bitch & Diana Dash (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Paige Turner: Drag Me to the Top (7pm) HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Viva Vidalia, Jasmine Kennedie & Fool'sihaContinue reading "Wednesday (2.28.2018)"
On Point With: Devo Monique
This fiercely glamorous young dancing queen is appearing absolutely everywhere these days, and has already assembled a few weekly gigs. Strike a pose with Devo Monique! Thotyssey: Devo, hello! So wow… I saw you Thursday doing the benefit for the Florida high school victims’ families at Macri Park, then again Friday turning numbers at Pieces.Continue reading "On Point With: Devo Monique"
Tuesday (2.27.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase 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)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter with Lola Michele-Kiki (8pm);Pixie Aventura & Jada Valenciaga (11pm) RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (9:30pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boysContinue reading "Tuesday (2.27.2018)"
Monday (2.26.2018)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna host Open Mic Night (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 Chilina Kennedy (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport & Jasmine Rice KizhaContinue reading "Monday (2.26.2018)"
Sunday (2.25.2018)
UPTOWNSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm)BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm);DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice Rosé & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker Yuhua Hamasaki & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings hosts Drag-A-Thon benefit for American Heart Association, feat. Cicatrix, GodivaContinue reading "Sunday (2.25.2018)"
On Point With: Rhoda Rollins Stone
Fighting the good fight to keep Westchester queer and relevant, this queen has a weekly show going strong in that hood and a major showcase coming up in NYC. Thotyssey rocks out with Rhoda Rollins Stone! Thotyssey: Rhoda, hello! Happy Day After Your Show! You probably missed the last episode of Drag Race, but now they’veContinue reading "On Point With: Rhoda Rollins Stone"
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