UPTOWN / BRONXBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm)TOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)BEECHMAN: Jackie Beat: A Gay in a Manger (7pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones, Vinny Vega & DJ Rico Alexis (10pm)FREQ: “SupaFreq″Continue reading "Friday (12.8.2017)"
On Point With: Dijoun Thompson
It’s rare for nightlife to recognize a door personality who isn’t some sort of drag character but everybody loves Rockbar’s Dijoun (who also has a sort of drag character, but more on that later). From the a dancer in House of LaBeija to a 2017 GLAM award nominee , get into Mr. Thompson! Thotyssey: HeyContinue reading "On Point With: Dijoun Thompson"
Thursday (12.7.2017)
UPTOWNBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant hosted by Marti Gould Cummings & Nedra Belle (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)THERAPY: Shade viewing party with BritaContinue reading "Thursday (12.7.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at GYM Bar
Work it out with GYM Bar’s sexiest grizzly, Michael! Bar that I work at: GYM Bar NYC How long I’ve worked there: two years and some change What are my shifts: Thur, Fri, Sat and Sunday nights. What makes this bar great: To me, the overall friendly and welcoming staff from the doormen to theContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Michael at GYM Bar"
Wednesday (12.6.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm);MisssHell (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Jessye Normous: One Night Only (Thank God) starring Shequida (7pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Zarria & Jasmine Kennedie (8pm);Paige Turner (10:30pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (12.6.2017)"
On Point With: Violet Tendency
This self-proclaimed “average neighborhood hyper-queen” is anything but – in fact, she’s a GLAM nominee for nightlife excellence this year! Let’s Keep Calm and explore the world of the emo-punk chick once known as Ladyqueen’s Sugar Magnolia, and currently the ferociously fun Violet Tendency!Thotyssey: Hey Violet, thanks for talking to us today! So, you competedContinue reading "On Point With: Violet Tendency"
Tuesday (12.5.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)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) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (12.5.2017)"
On Point With: Jacquée Kennedée
A relatively new and entirely fierce drag performer making waves on Wednesdays at Brooklyn’s The Rosemont (as part of the popular show “OOPS”), this queen’s love of drama and musical theater combined with her sickening looks puts her front and center of Brooklyn’s latest nightlife Renaissance. Thotyssey sits down with the stunning Jacquée Kennedée! Thotyssey: Jacquée,Continue reading "On Point With: Jacquée Kennedée"
Monday (12.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels (9pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Sierra Boggess (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) RISE: Honey Davenport (9pm) RITZ: Tina Burner with AuroraContinue reading "Monday (12.4.2017)"
X-Rayed Sex: “Need A Sex Space That Dark?…You Don’t Have The Heart”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a bi-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. If you’ve been reading my blogs (or any social media postings of mine) long enough, thenContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Need A Sex Space That Dark?…You Don’t Have The Heart”"
Sunday (12.3.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Jasmine Rice & Holly Box-Springs (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Catrina Lovelace & Kady Velvet (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shuga Cain (8pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Adriana Trenta with Whendy Whaxwood (10pm) RITZ: DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr’s birthday show feat. JasmineContinue reading "Sunday (12.3.2017)"
Saturday (12.2.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm) PARILLA LATIN BISTRO: Jeannie Sol, Sugga Pi Koko & more (8:30pm) TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)TRIAD THEATER: You’re a Mean One, Ike Avelli (9:30pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);DJ 2Face, Elizabeth James & Ruby Roo (10pm)BOXERS HK: ButchContinue reading "Saturday (12.2.2017)"
Friday (12.1.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXBAAD THEATER: Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo feat. Barbra Herr (8pm)TOWNHOUSE: Go-Go Boys (9pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)BEECHMAN: Paige Turner’s Christmas Carol (7pm);Kracked Kristmess starring Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling & Bootsie LeFaris (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Friday (12.1.2017)"
On Point With: James Mills
Although he’s a reputable comedic stage actor with tons of roles on his resume, New York nightlifers know him best for his impeccable Carol Channing that resurfaces at least once a year for Paige Turner’s holiday show. How did that happen? Thotyssey asks James Mills for the whole story! Thotyssey: James, hello! Thanksgiving has comeContinue reading "On Point With: James Mills"
Thursday (11.30.2017)
UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag Bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas Holiday Spectacular (9:30pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: The Ultimate Drag Pageant hosted by Marti Gould Cummings & Jada Valenciaga (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel withContinue reading "Thursday (11.30.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Dave at Boxers HK
A Babe among Babes: Model/pourmaster Dave at Boxers! Bar that I work at: Boxers HK How long I’ve worked there: Almost 2 years What are my shifts: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday for brunch What makes this bar great: I really enjoy the atmosphere, and how diverse our crowd can be. This was also the firstContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Dave at Boxers HK"
Wednesday (11.29.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive (6pm)ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: TBA HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Viva Vidalia (8pm)Paige Turner (10:30pm) THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Monet XContinue reading "Wednesday (11.29.2017)"
Tuesday (11.28.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)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) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (11.28.2017)"
On Point With: Lailah Lancing
Lailah Lancing is trans warrior, a rockabilly retro vixen, a wonderful singer, a Lucky Chengs legend and an all around sweetheart. Now a bartender and performer at Excelsior in Park Slope with a big holiday showcase coming up that she’s presenting there, Thotyssey is honored and privileged for this fun and informative chat with this amazingContinue reading "On Point With: Lailah Lancing"
Monday (11.27.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Lisa Lamponelli Ryan Rafferty (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour (11pm) RISE: Honey Davenport (11pm) RITZ: Tina Burner with Jada Valenciaga (midnight) INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Monday (11.27.2017)"
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