UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Fiesta Latina (5pm) THERAPY: Aaliyah Martinez’s “Sunday Funday” feat. Bootsie LeFaris, Sapphira Cristal, Egyptt LaBeija, Yasmin Delano & Junior Sinester (7pm);Paige Turner (10pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (6pm); Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Carnie Asada & Viva Vidalia (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Shuga Cain (8pm) POSH:Continue reading "Sunday (11.12.2017)"
On Point With: Bubbles Burstyn
Fascinatingly, this super-Extra scene queen started drag and designing ferociously creative looks just a couple of years ago, more or less on a whim. She’s now enjoying her second consecutive GLAM nomination for Best Dressed in Nightlife – and this year’s nom is particularly special, as her boyfriend and fellow queen is also nominated for aContinue reading "On Point With: Bubbles Burstyn"
Saturday (11.11.2017)
UPTOWN PARILLA LATIN BISTRO: Karaoke with Victoria Chase (5-10pm) TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin danceContinue reading "Saturday (11.11.2017)"
On Point With: Ally Ganza
Whether behind the bar, on the karaoke stage or rolling out the bingo balls, this relatively new queen is making it WERK. Meet one of Vodka Soda / Bottoms Up’s most recognizable faces (in or out of paint) and just announced GLAM-nominated bartender and queen, Matthew Poitras aka Ally Ganza! Thotyssey: Ally, welcome back from yourContinue reading "On Point With: Ally Ganza"
Friday (11.10.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Nick DZart (8pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones & DJ Eric Abobo (9pm) THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJ Steve Paul (10pm)VSBU: DJ 2FaceContinue reading "Friday (11.10.2017)"
Thursday (11.9.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: Will & Grace viewing party with Vanna Deux (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant hosted by Marti Gould Cummings & Golden Delicious (11pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)THERAPY: Will & GraceContinue reading "Thursday (11.9.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Pedro at Barrage
Hey’s taken, thots… but you can still stop by his bar when you’re thirsty. It’s Barrage’s manager / Bar Babe Pedro! Bar that I work at: Barrage (401 W 47st NY ) How long I’ve worked there: 9 years, as Manager / Bartender What are my shifts: Thursday - Sunday from 5pm till midnight WhatContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Pedro at Barrage"
Wednesday (11.8.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Whendy Whaxwood (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)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 (8pm)Paige Turner (10:30pm) THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Monet X Change (11pm) INDUSTRY: SherryContinue reading "Wednesday (11.8.2017)"
Tuesday (11.7.2017)
UPTOWN / BRONXALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)EVO LOUNGE: “What’s Your Drag Queen Name” with Samore Love (10:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)MR. BIGGS: Drag bingo with Chaka Khanvict (8pm) FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (11.7.2017)"
On Point With: Samore Love
This fun cosplay queen put her drag in the closet for a couple of years before recently returning with a vengeance: she’s debuting a brand new drag competition this week, preparing for a huge showcase in a few days, and possibly even a pageant debut next month. What the world needs now is Samore Love!Continue reading "On Point With: Samore Love"
Monday (11.6.2017)
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 Kate Baldwin (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)VSBU: “Reel Thirsty Mondays” movie viewing (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Dusty Ray Bottoms (11pm) RISE: Jasmine Rice (11pm) RITZ: Tina Burner with Miz Cracker (midnight)INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Monday (11.6.2017)"
X-Rayed Sex: “5 To Thrive with Casual Sex”
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. The main reason anyone partakes of casual sex is out of horniness. Whether it’s your bodyContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “5 To Thrive with Casual Sex”"
Sunday (11.5.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: Drag Tag Sale (5pm);Paige Turner (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: watch sports (6pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Violet Tendency & Lagoona Bloo (11pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm) VSBU: Adriana Trenta with Hibiscus (10pm) RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm)RITZ:Continue reading "Sunday (11.5.2017)"
On Point With: DJ ECON
This Cali-born old school vinyl DJ has provided the soundtrack for many evolutions of NYC nightlife over the years. He even beheld the birth of the Brooklyn Scene as we know it during his residency at a dive called the Wreck Room, and this week celebrates the 5-year anniversary of what is now one ofContinue reading "On Point With: DJ ECON"
Saturday (11.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm) PARILLA LATIN BISTRO: Jeannie Sol & Sugga Pi Koko (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Monet X Change (6pm);SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)“Queen of the Ride” booze bus departure (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’sContinue reading "Saturday (11.4.2017)"
On Point With: Strawberry Fields
This sassy/classy throwback queen is known for her golden singing voice, her Golden Age looks and her cute puppet friend… but don’t get lulled into thinking she doesn’t have an edge! Having made her way through many of the city’s top drag competitions, you can find her these days throwing soft (and hard!) balls asContinue reading "On Point With: Strawberry Fields"
Friday (11.3.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (midnight)TOOLBOX: TBAHELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Steve Sidewalk (9pm)BEECHMAN: Pandora Boxx: Insert Title Here (7pm);Twisted Sisterz: Sickening Superheroes & Villains (10pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Dina Delicious (8pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse, Kandy’s birthday edition (7pm);“Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)Continue reading "Friday (11.3.2017)"
On Point With: Pam Ann
Australian native Caroline Reid took her love for the glory days of airport culture, peppered it with her creative wit, and came up with a cottage industry. Performing on stages all over the world as this fully-realized character – even hosting her own TV show back in Australia – this diva’s career is maintaining theContinue reading "On Point With: Pam Ann"
Thursday (11.2.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: Will & Grace viewing party with Vanna Deux (9pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant hosted by Marti Gould Cummings & Golden Delicious (11pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)THERAPY: Will & GraceContinue reading "Thursday (11.2.2017)"
RePoint: Erika Klash
Thotyssey knew in 2016 that our very first On Point Interview needed to be with somebody dynamic, colorful and fascinating. Who better then Erika Klash, then just starting to make a splash with her wholly original brand of colorful cosplay drag? A year later, we’re delighted to catch up with Erika – now a CalifornianContinue reading "RePoint: Erika Klash"
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