X-Rayed Sex: Males Need To Talk About Kegels 

By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a 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. The title was not a misprint or misspelling. In the great words of Nene Leakes, "I said whatContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: Males Need To Talk About Kegels "

Sunday (6.1.2025)

SUNDAY (6.1.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon)Continue reading "Sunday (6.1.2025)"

Saturday (5.31.2025)

SATURDAY (5.31.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MAMA MIA 44SW: Brunch feat. Norma Tears & Gem Annai (11:30am & 1:30pm) TUMI:Continue reading "Saturday (5.31.2025)"

Friday (5.30.2025)

FRIDAY (5.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase  (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Friday (5.30.2025)"

On Point With: Tyler Valentine

Bringing the beat back to the Jersey Shore this summer, DJ Tyler Valentine is serving us a bunch of chances to see (and hear) him this weekend. Thotyssey: Tyler, hello! We are now entering Pride Month… are you excited or stressed, lol? Tyler Valentine: Hi there! Very excited. It's going from off-season to our fullContinue reading "On Point With: Tyler Valentine"

Thursday (5.29.2025)

THURSDAY (5.29.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Undercover Wrestler" (6pm) 54 BELOW: Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill (7pm) HARDWARE: "Kylie's BirthdayContinue reading "Thursday (5.29.2025)"

Wednesday (5.28.2025)

WEDNESDAY (5.28.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: "Stage Fright" feat. Marti Gould Cummings withContinue reading "Wednesday (5.28.2025)"

On Point With: Ty Evans

Serving shows and showtunes across the boroughs, "Southern Siren" Ty Evans also co-hosts a star-studded weekly affair of her own. [Cover photo: Austin Ruffer] Thotyssey: Hi, Ty! Thanks for chatting with us today! You've been quite busy lately with unique gigs: there was 3 Dollar Bill's Dollapalooza showgirl showcase two weeks ago, the Cher editionContinue reading "On Point With: Ty Evans"

Tuesday (5.27.2025)

TUESDAY (5.27.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: "Applause for a Cause" feat. Moxy Cillin & Jendr with Michelle Dowdy, Topher Babb, Elijah Dillehay & Jaylon McCraven (7:30pm);Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHENContinue reading "Tuesday (5.27.2025)"

On Point With: Alvah Klempt

The self-described "Jewish mother you never asked for," comedy drag rising star Alvah Klempt will have you overcome with amusement. Thotyssey: Alvah, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Alvah Kelmpt: Hello Thotyssey! Thank you--this is such a treat for me! Same! You were part of Nicky O's "Rendezvous" anniversary show this past weekend atContinue reading "On Point With: Alvah Klempt"

Memorial Day (5.26.2025)

MONDAY (5.26.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (1pm);Evita Loca & Gigi St. Croix (8:30pm);Pissi Myles & Selma Nilla (11pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)Continue reading "Memorial Day (5.26.2025)"

Sunday (5.25.2025)

SUNDAY (5.25.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon)Continue reading "Sunday (5.25.2025)"

Saturday (5.24.2025)

SATURDAY (5.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MAMA MIA 44SW: Brunch feat. Norma Tears & Gem Annai (11:30am & 1:30pm) TUMI:Continue reading "Saturday (5.24.2025)"

Friday (5.23.2025)

FRIDAY (5.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop's Dozen Divas (7pm)  LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm);"Cowboy Club Carter" feat. DJ Rosegawd (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase  (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE:Continue reading "Friday (5.23.2025)"

Thursday (5.22.2025)

THURSDAY (5.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: [upstairs] "Red Idol's Idolatry: Cher" feat.  Castrata, Sam Benedict,  Michelle Dowdy, Erich W. Schleck, GigiContinue reading "Thursday (5.22.2025)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse

From Birmingham to Bar Babe... the delightful Justin! Bar(s) that I work at: Pieces & Playhouse How long I’ve worked there: 8 months What are my shifts: I'm your Happy Hour (w)Hore! Thursday/Friday at Playhouse 1-10 & Saturday / Sunday at Pieces 1-10 !! Follow for exact times, but I'm serving during Trivia on Thursdays,Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse"

Wednesday (5.21.2025)

WEDNESDAY (5.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: "Vaxxine-O-Licious" hosted by Stella D’oro with Michael Musto,  Peppermint, JusContinue reading "Wednesday (5.21.2025)"

On Point With: Suzie Toot

"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17's "Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses," Suzie Toot--with her Golden Age of Hollywood aesthetic, musical theater pedigree and knack for playfully laughing off her castmates' drama--became a highlighted fan favorite. She's also a recent New Yorker, and is coming home this week for a special show... alongside twoContinue reading "On Point With: Suzie Toot"

Tuesday (5.20.2025)

TUESDAY (5.20.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) HARDWARE:Continue reading "Tuesday (5.20.2025)"