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 (8pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm); Golden Delicious with Didi Cumswell (11pm)HELL’S KITCHEN INDUSTRY: Amateur charity drag contest hosted by Miz Cracker (6:30pm);Sherry Vine (11pm) BEECHMAN: Paige Turner: Drag Me to the Top (7pm) HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with VivaContinue reading "Wednesday (2.21.2018)"
On Point With: Paradise
From the conservative “swampy suburbs” of Florida, to the rude streets of Paris, to the most trendsetting queer bar in Brooklyn, this young performer has seen it all and is turning it out: welcome to Paradise! Thotyssey: Hey, Paradise! We suddenly have nice weather in our midst, but it’s very temporary… will you do outdoors-eyContinue reading "On Point With: Paradise"
Tuesday (2.20.2018)
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 Izzy Uncut (8pm);Pixie Aventura & Jada Valenciaga (11pm) RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (9:30pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boysContinue reading "Tuesday (2.20.2018)"
On Point With: Annie Manildoo
A queen who is absolutely spearheading the rising drag scene in Long Island and a fierce force to be reckoned with… it’s the amazing Annie Manildoo! Thotyssey: Annie hello! How was your weekend? Annie Manildoo: Hello, darling! My weekend was eventful. Lots of planning and working my day job. Werking and working! What’s your day job,Continue reading "On Point With: Annie Manildoo"
Monday (2.19.2018)
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 Jeff Hiller, the cast of Jerry Springer: The Opera & George Salazar (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” Continue reading "Monday (2.19.2018)"
On Point With: West Dakota
This Renaissance Queen and multimedia artist is carving out a unique space for herself in Brooklyn drag via fierce performances, eclectic looks of her own design, and… “gibberish.” All hail Dakota Ceneta, alias Mr(s) BK 2017 West Dakota! Thotyssey: Hello, thanks for talking to us! First thing’s first: when you’re out in giesh, do yourContinue reading "On Point With: West Dakota"
Sunday (2.18.2018)
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 KITCHENBARRAGE: FIESTA LATINA (5pm) RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice Lagoona Bloo & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings (11pm) THERAPY: SUNDAY FUNDAY feat. AaliyahContinue reading "Sunday (2.18.2018)"
Saturday (2.17.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Eurovision dance party with DJ OhRicky (3pm);Monet X Change Tina Burner (6pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Juicy Liu (6pm & 8pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm)BEECHMAN: Chelsea Piers: R U There, Ru? It’s Me, Chelsea (7pm) RITZ: DJContinue reading "Saturday (2.17.2018)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at The Ritz
Veteran pourmaster at the Ritz Michael has Legacy Bar Babe Status! Bar that I work at: The Ritz Bar & Lounge in Hell’s Kitchen How long I’ve worked there: 12 years, since we opened What are my shifts: Wednesday happy hour; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. What makes this bar great: Its inclusion of ourContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at The Ritz"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.17-18.2018)
Your guide to the weekend’s queerest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK): BrunchCAFETERIA (Chelsea):Brunch LA CARBONARA (WV): Brunch with Honey Davenport ELMO (Chelsea): BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Brunch with Tina Burner TAQUERIA MEZA:(WV) Brunch with Tammy Spanx SUNDAYBASERA (HK): Brunch with Deja Davenport & Darylin La Fontaine BIZARRE (BK): Brunch with Ariel Italic, Lady Bearica Andrews & Emi GrateBOOTS &Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.17-18.2018)"
Friday (2.16.2018)
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & 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) GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: “LGBTea“ music / comedy / variety hosted by Phillip Henry feat. Nedra Belle, Jada Valenciaga & more (9:30pm)BEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee feat. Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda DharlingContinue reading "Friday (2.16.2018)"
Thursday (2.15.2018)
What’s happening before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)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 (11:30pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Gogo boys (8pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry (9pm); Chaka Khanvict (11pm) POSH: DJContinue reading "Thursday (2.15.2018)"
Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 4
A list of the city’s viewing parties and their hosts. Showtime 8pm!UPTOWNBOXERS UES: Brita Filter HARLEM NIGHTS: Lola Michele-Kiki SUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Jacqueline DupreeWEST END: Vanna Deux with Catrina LoveLace, Anthony Paparelli & Bambina Da Dondiva HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones BARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings DBL: no hostHARDWARE: Shuga Cain INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker MR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict RISE:Continue reading "Where to Watch Drag Race All-Stars 3 Ep. 4"
Wednesday (2.14.2018)
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);Whendy Whaxwood’s 1st Anniversary show with Gloria Swansong. (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Viva Vidalia & Jasmine Kennedie. (8pm);Paige Turner (11pm)GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Stephanie’s Child (Jan Sport, Rosé & Lagoona Bloo) (9pm)VSBU: KaraokeContinue reading "Wednesday (2.14.2018)"
On Point With: DJ John Marto
Using music and nightlife as a way to escape a conservative upbringing, this popular DJ has since earned a reputation of being a crowd-pleasing professional. Now in addition to spinning HK hot spots like POSH and the Ritz, John Marto will soon be bringing the party back to his home state of New Jersey… asContinue reading "On Point With: DJ John Marto"
Tuesday (2.13.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXBOXERS UES: “Sucker Punch” standup comedy showcase hosted by Justin Zirilli feat. Philip Henry (9pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (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) BOXERS HK: “Pre-Valentine Extravaganza” feat. Sam Stevens, The Paisley Fields,Continue reading "Tuesday (2.13.2018)"
Monday (2.12.2018)
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: Cacophony Daniels with Russell Fischer (10pm) THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ STAGE FRIGHT with Bryonha Marie Parham & Maddy Trumble (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: HoneyContinue reading "Monday (2.12.2018)"
Sunday (2.11.2018)
UPTOWN / BRONXSOMM TIME: Game night with Charmagne Aultra (6pm)BOXERS UES: Poker tournament with Butch Cordora (7pm) MOTT HAVEN: Barbra’s Valentine Cabaret starring Barbra Herr (7pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN RITZ: Bingo with Sherry Pie (4pm); DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Brita Filter (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with PettiContinue reading "Sunday (2.11.2018)"
On Point With: Didi Cumswell
This graceful vintage queen has only been turning it for about 8 months now, but she’s already preparing to host her own Stonewall Invasion this weekend! Thotyssey catches up with the rising star of Didi Cumswell. Thotyssey: Didi, thanks for chatting! So let’s get right into this… did you see last nights Drag Race? DidiContinue reading "On Point With: Didi Cumswell"
Saturday (2.10.2018)
UPTOWN ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Yuhua Hamasaki (6pm & 8pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);DJ 2Face, Ruby Roo & Lagoona Bloo (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJ Tony Moran (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Tammy Spanx & DJ Xavier Mazara (10pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae withContinue reading "Saturday (2.10.2018)"
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