UPTOWN / BRONXWEST END: “Cabaret for a Cause” Planned Parenthood showcase feat. Chola Spears, Vanna Deux, Miz Diamond Wigfall, Petti Cakes, Bambina Da Dondiva (7:30pm)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: “Night of 1000 Carries” ode to Carrie FisherContinue reading "Tuesday (3.27.2018)"
Monday (3.26.2018)
UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: 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: Cacophony Daniels with Lauren Elder (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Ann Reinking (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport &Continue reading "Monday (3.26.2018)"
Sunday (3.25.2018)
UPTOWNSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) CANCELLEDBOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm);Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie & Pissi Myles (4pm);DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker Terra Hyman & Monet X Change or TBA (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Tiffany Anne Coke (11pm)THERAPY: PaigeContinue reading "Sunday (3.25.2018)"
On Point With: Sucia
This fierce, multi-talented queen is starting to make quite a name for herself, having recently graduated from the rounds of guest spots and pop-up shows to hosting her own weekly in Hell’s Kitchen . And now she is preparing her package for one of the most anticipated drag pageants of the year, while a film she’sContinue reading "On Point With: Sucia"
Saturday (3.24.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: PAPI LATIN SATURDAYS (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Yuhua Hamasaki, Lailah Lancing & Astala Vista (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change Tina Burner (7pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJs Xavier and Bill Coleman (11pm)STAGE 48: Hebro:Continue reading "Saturday (3.24.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at Therapy
Actor, web show creator and all-around Bae Adam is a staple of Therapy Bar and all of HK nightlife! Bar that I work at: Therapy How long I’ve worked there: Since September of ‘17 What are my shifts: Wednesday and Friday Happy Hour, Thursday and Sunday night What makes this bar great: Therapy offers a varietyContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Adam at Therapy"
Wake Up, Bitch! (3.24-25.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBIZARRE (BK): Baby Tea Brunch with Tyler Ashley & ZenobiaBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchHONEYWELL (UPW): Brunch with Rosé and Lagoona Bloo INTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina BurnerLA PULPERIA EAST (UES): Brunch with Ritzy BitzSUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with FiFi DuBois & Octavia AnyaeContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (3.24-25.2018)"
Friday (3.23.2018)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Dance party & gogos (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); DJ Mike Borowski with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) BEECHMAN: A Coarse Line staring Bianca Leigh, Al &Patty McKeever, Edward Lynn Davis, William Bailey, Sam Benedict and Charles Edward Joseph (10pm) RITZ: DJs Xavier & Steve Sidewalk (10pm)THERAPY: DJContinue reading "Friday (3.23.2018)"
On Point With: Qualms Galore
This gorgeous lady of burlesque brings showmanship, sexiness, drama and wisdom to every stage she’s on, to the point where she’s actually bested some of Brooklyn’s best drag queens in pageants. And with a name like Qualms Galore, she’s actually quite content these days. Today she shares her story with Thotyssey. Thotyssey: Qualms, hello! Congrats onContinue reading "On Point With: Qualms Galore"
Thursday (3.22.2018)
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: Grand Reopening (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: BEERS & BEARS happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel & DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain (7pm);Shequida with Kameron Michaels (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) BARRAGE: DJ Eugene Edo (9pm)VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka KhanvictContinue reading "Thursday (3.22.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race S10 Premiere
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm! This season, it seems each episode is 90 minutes and will be followed by “Untucked.”UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita FilterHARLEM NIGHTS: Madison BanksSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: TBAWEST END: Anthony Paparelli HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings Chelsea Piers DBL: no hostHARDWARE: Shuga CainContinue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race S10 Premiere"
Wednesday (3.21.2018)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm) TOOLBOX: Standup comedy feat. Justin Zirilli (7:30pm)Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman finale (9:30pm);Golden Delicious with Gina Tonic (11pm) CLOSEDCASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Paige Turner: Drag Me to the Top (7pm) CANCELLEDHARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms (8pm);Paige Turner (11pm)FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Alexis,Continue reading "Wednesday (3.21.2018)"
On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)
Having one of the most extensive released collections of Ball scene-era drag queen bitch tracks in existence, Alphonso King, Jr. aka DJ Relentless is a vital curator of nightlife history. As both a DJ and as his drag alter ego Jade Elektra of the House of LaBeija, he / she has contributed to quite aContinue reading "On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)"
Tuesday (3.20.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS 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 Lagoona Bloo (8pm);Pixie Aventura & Merrie Cherry (11pm) MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict & Ally Ganza (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) RISE: Karaoke with EmilyContinue reading "Tuesday (3.20.2018)"
Monday (3.19.2018)
UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Karaoke with Rosé (9pm)TOOLBOX: 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 KITCHENPLAYSTATION THEATER: Bianca Del Rio: Blame It On Bianca (7pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm) HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with Jesse Swimm (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Karen Ziemba (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU:Continue reading "Monday (3.19.2018)"
On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure
This king has taken reign over the realm of Brooklyn in just one short year, appearing in several shows including a recent session of Sasha Velour’s lauded “Nightgowns” series. And now, of course, he’s ready for some show hosting of his own! Make way for Maxxx Pleasure! Thotyssey: Maxxx, hello! Thanks for chatting! So, um… howContinue reading "On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure"
Sunday (3.18.2018)
UPTOWNSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm) CANCELLEDBOXERS UES: Open bar hour (6pm);Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Fiesta Latina 3rd Anniversary (5pm)RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm);DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change JanSport & Rosé (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings withContinue reading "Sunday (3.18.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Mel at Stonewall
NYC native Mel is a West Village institution all her own! Bar that I work at: The Stonewall Inn How long I’ve worked there: 9 Years… damn! What are my shifts:Thursday 5- close, Friday 5-close & Sat 2-9 What makes this bar great: Everyday I meet new people from all over the world. I haveContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Mel at Stonewall"
Saturday (3.17.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Eurovision party with DJ OhRicky (3pm);Monet X Change (7pm);QUEEN OF THE RIDE booze bus deparure (9pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Poker Tournament (6:30pm);CAFE CON CREMA Latin dance party (10pm)RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJs Xavier and Bill Coleman (11pm)FREQ: VIVA! (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Tammy Spanx with DJ EugeneContinue reading "Saturday (3.17.2018)"
On Point With: Frankie Sharp
One of NYC’s few truly great and original nightlife event producers, this giant got his start at a small dive bar in San Francisco before making it big here with the notorious Westgay at Westway. He’s still giving us massive weekly kikis featuring the best of the scene and way beyond, but lately he’s beenContinue reading "On Point With: Frankie Sharp"
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