It says something about her iconic status among followers of Brooklyn queer nightlife that drag performer and punk rock transgender warrior Charlene Incarnate is better known simply as “Charlene.” Challenging audiences with explicitly raw stage feats that push the envelope farther out of the mail slot than just about anyone else on the scene today, Charlene makesContinue reading "On Point With: Charlene"
Thursday (9.14.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Harmonica Sunbeam (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)WEST END: TBAHELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Jinkx Monsoon Sings Everything (7pm)RITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel With DJ Scotty Rox (11pm) THERAPY: The imperial Court of NY’s “Cabaret for a Cause“ feat. Bella Noche, Cherry Poppins & more (8pm);“HeadContinue reading "Thursday (9.14.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Kedwin at Boxers HK
One of the city’s favorite and most in-demand bartenders (and an official Hennessy mixologist to boot) can be found in Boxers HK for the Saturday night Latin party: the Sexy AF Kedwin! Bar that I work at: Boxers HK How long I’ve worked there: over a year What are my shifts: Saturday night for our CafeContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Kedwin at Boxers HK"
On Point With: Nyx Nocturne
The go-to drag and burlesque sexy/spooky performer for this Halloween season has got some major skull-fuckery in store for us all. Prepare to get lost in the shadow of Nyx Nocturne! Thotyssey: Thanks for talking to us today, Nyx! Nyx Nocturne: Hey There! I’m so excited to have a chance to chat. So, DagCon hasContinue reading "On Point With: Nyx Nocturne"
Wednesday (9.13.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Whendy Whaxwood with FiFi DuBois (11pm)HELL’S KITCHEN INDUSTRY: Chulo underwear runway (7pm);TBA (11pm) VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear Wednesdays with DJ John Marto (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner (10:30pm)RISE: Bootsie LeFaris & Marti Gould CummingsContinue reading "Wednesday (9.13.2017)"
Tuesday (9.12.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Kamil (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Paige Turner (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hosted by Ritzy Bitz (10pm)RITZ: “Gay CollegeContinue reading "Tuesday (9.12.2017)"
On Point With: Jahlisa A. Ross
Jahlove Serrano had to overcome some serious obstacles to become the queen she is today… but what a queen she is! From musical theater to ferocious dancing drag diva, it’s your newly crowned Miss Project Achieve / Columbia Research Unit, Jahlisa Allure Ross! Thotyssey: Jahlisa, hello! Thanks for talking to us! So, DragCon is over…Continue reading "On Point With: Jahlisa A. Ross"
Monday (9.11.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with guest Mason Alexander Park (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with Deonte L. Warren (11pm)RITZ: Tina Burner (midnight)INDUSTRY: DIVA with Michelle Dowdy &Continue reading "Monday (9.11.2017)"
Sunday (9.10.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Brian Richards (3pm) DREAM HOTEL: Monica Blewinsky’s “Rise Up” rooftop party (4pm); “Code Red” afterparty (10pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice with Shontelle Sparkles (6pm); Jan Sport & Soju (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Allegra Spread, Bombalicious Eklavar, DiDi Cumswell & Kara Scene (11pm)THERAPY: Aaliyah Martinez honors Raja &Continue reading "Sunday (9.10.2017)"
Saturday (9.9.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Jade Sotomayor (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) HARDWARE: Tina Burner (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo &Continue reading "Saturday (9.9.2017)"
Friday (9.8.2017)
UPTOWNBEACON THEATRE: Shady Tour: Haters Roast feat. Trixie Mattel, Ginger Minj, Kim Chi, Jinkx Monsoon, Thorgy Thor, Phi Phi O'Hara, Latrice Royale & Darianne Lake (8pm)TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse with Dahlia Sin, Lucy Stoole & The Vixen (7pm); “Super SizeContinue reading "Friday (9.8.2017)"
On Point With: BibleGirl666
Arguably the country’s most famous queen who has never been on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” this entrepreneur and genuine pop scholar has captivated legions of fans the world over with her social media presence, including an especially-devoted Instagram following. She came of age in an era where lowbrow culture was championed by the expansive bombast ofContinue reading "On Point With: BibleGirl666"
Thursday (9.7.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Caribbean Night (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)WEST END: TBAHELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: “Miss Project Achieve / Columbia Research Unit Pageant” hosted by Stella D'oro and Harmonica Sunbeam (6pm);“Head Games” starring Brita Filter (11pm) RITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint will probably be there! With DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)HARDWARE: Shuga Cain or TBA (7pm); Shequida with GiaContinue reading "Thursday (9.7.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Thea at the Duplex
Do go to the Duplex for a drink with this week’s Bar Babe, Thea! Bar that I work at: The Duplex Cabaret & Piano Bar How long I’ve worked there: Two years! What are my shifts: Saturday night, Sunday happy hour, Monday night, Tuesday night What makes this bar great: The stellar performers and pianists!Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Thea at the Duplex"
Wednesday (9.6.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); “The Ultimate Drag Pageant” finale (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: Paige Turner (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine (11pm) RISE: Brenda Dharling with FiFi DuBois & Prada G. Major (11pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (9.6.2017)"
Tuesday (9.5.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: Glow Party hosted by Nicolay (5pm)BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Kamil (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Paige Turner (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hosted by Ritzy Bitz (10pm)RITZ: “Gay CollegeContinue reading "Tuesday (9.5.2017)"
On Point With: Julia Van Cartier
This saucy cabaret queen has been keeping us in stitches in Fire Island and Manhattan alike for over a decade. Cheers to Miss Julia Van Cartier (Rothschild)! Thotyssey: Hi Julia! So, Gaga came through last week with two shows at Citifield. Did we care, or are we over it already? Julia Van Cartier-Rothschild: Excuse me?Continue reading "On Point With: Julia Van Cartier"
Labor Day (9.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN GREEN ROOM 42 @ YOTEL: Special edition of Marty Thomas’ DIVA (8pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with guest Michael Urie (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony DanielsContinue reading "Labor Day (9.4.2017)"
Sunday (9.3.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Brian Richards (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jan Sport (6pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Whendy Whaxwood& Clinton Sherwood.(11pm)POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm)THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (10:30pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm)RITZ: DJ Eugene Edo (10pm) INDUSTRY: Kizha CarrContinue reading "Sunday (9.3.2017)"
Saturday (9.2.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Gary Carmichael (6pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm) RITZ: DJ Scotty Rox (7pm);DJs Xavier & John Marto (11pm) BOXERS HK: ButchContinue reading "Saturday (9.2.2017)"
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