She’s winning pageants and major drag competitions left and right, and she’s about to debut a new monthly show… get into Poppy! Thotyssey: Hello, Poppy! Congratulations on winning So You Want an Invasion at Stonewall this past Sunday! Was it fun? Poppy: Hello Jim! Thank you! The competition was fantastic, but that’s no surprise – it’sContinue reading "On Point With: Poppy"
Tuesday (9.26.2017)
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)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)POSH: Gogo Tuesdays (10pm)RISE: Rising Star 4 auditions (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hosted by Ritzy Bitz (10pm)RITZ: “Gay College Tuesday” with Continue reading "Tuesday (9.26.2017)"
RePoint: Marti Gould Cummings
2017 has been a huge year for one of NYC’s most beloved drag entertainers: several successful cabaret concerts and out-of-town gigs, new weekly gigs in the city, A-List guests for her show Stage Fright, a stunningly successful foray into politics, a much-buzzed about TV show that she’s starring and producing in, a wedding, and aContinue reading "RePoint: Marti Gould Cummings"
Monday (9.25.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)WEST END: Open Mic Night hosted by Lagoona Bloo & Jake McKenna (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: The Voice viewing party with host Nedra Belle (8pm)POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with Kenita Miller (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Chris NewcomerContinue reading "Monday (9.25.2017)"
X-Rayed Sex: “8 Years Since Porn & A Better Beyond”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. 8 YEARS. On September 23, 2009, 8 years ago, I announced that I was officially retiring from the gay porn industry via a post on the blog that what was then titled “Tré’s X-Ray Vision”, but now called “L’s X-Ray Vision”. MyContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “8 Years Since Porn & A Better Beyond”"
Sunday (9.24.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: Finale of FLY Sundays with DJ Dawson (3pm) BARRAGE: Fiesta Latina (5pm)HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Jan Sport (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Thee Suburbia, Dani Spieler & Tiffany Mann (11pm)BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm) POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Mortal Catfight: Adriana Trenta v. VivaContinue reading "Sunday (9.24.2017)"
On Point With: Carmen Sidemi
This hilarious drama queen-turned-drag queen is taking over NYC nightlife one venue at a time. Dishing it all about her drag family and the pros and cons of everythingin the biz, it’s the fabulous Carmen Sidemi!Thotyssey: Hey Carmen! How was Gay College Tuesday at the Ritz this past week? You guest performed while your mamaContinue reading "On Point With: Carmen Sidemi"
Saturday (9.23.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: TBA BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm)HARDWARE: TinaContinue reading "Saturday (9.23.2017)"
Friday (9.22.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm) BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm);Distorted Diznee (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Dance party (9pm) VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ SanchezContinue reading "Friday (9.22.2017)"
On Point With: Jose Daniel Alvarez & Drew Bolton
Brooklyn is bracing itself for “Killer Unicorn,” the hilarious and grotesque indie horror film where the borough’s most beloved (and reviled!) nightlife performers get killed off in glorious old school gore by the titular character. “KU” is the brainchild of writer Jose Daniel Alvarez, as interpreted through the lens by his judy, director Drew Bolton. Thotyssey isContinue reading "On Point With: Jose Daniel Alvarez & Drew Bolton"
Thursday (9.21.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)WEST END: TBAHELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel With DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Gayme Night” with Carmen Sidemi (8pm)DON’T TELL MAMA: “The Q” panel feat.Manuel Betancourt, Julia VanContinue reading "Thursday (9.21.2017)"
On Point With: Phil Chanel
Although he’s a Jersey boy, this nightlife producer and promoter is a New Yorker at heart. And with tons of events to manage and an all-new drag competition to debut next week, now is the time to get a whiff of Thotyssey’s free sample of Phil Chanel! Thotyssey: Hey Phil, how was your party atContinue reading "On Point With: Phil Chanel"
Bar Babe of the Week: Luke at Pieces
This adorbs baby-faced actor moonlights as a truly a lightning-fast pourmaster, and neighborhood favorite to boot: It’s Luke of Pieces (and Hardware)! Bar that I work at: I work at both Pieces in the Village and Hardware in Hell’s Kitchen. They are sister bars owned by the same two awesome guys. How long I’ve workedContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Luke at Pieces"
Wednesday (9.20.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Golden Delicious with Vanna Deux (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRUSSIAN SAMOVAR: DJ Nandi spins a happy hour “Return to Vlada” tribute (6pm)BEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel: Now With Moving Parts (7pm)VSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)POSH: Bear WednesdaysContinue reading "Wednesday (9.20.2017)"
On Point With: Ruby Fox
This intensely high-energy dance queen and makeup magician has quickly become a favorite performer at the Rosemont, and all of Brooklyn, and beyond. But her journey started in the distant land of Alaska! Thotyssey joins the hunt with the enchanting Ruby Fox. Thotyssey: Hey, Ruby! So, you guest performed for Magenta and Dove’s new show atContinue reading "On Point With: Ruby Fox"
Tuesday (9.19.2017)
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)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)POSH: Gogoo Tuesdays with Honey Davenport & DJ Sammi Blendz (10pm)RISE: Rising Star 4 auditions (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” dragContinue reading "Tuesday (9.19.2017)"
Monday (9.18.2017)
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 Derek Klena (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels for Broadway Mondays 5th Anniversary (11pm)RITZ: Tina Burner with Pattaya Hart (midnight)INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Monday (9.18.2017)"
On Point With: Michael Musto
This out-and-proud Bensonhurst native became a columnist for The Village Voice in the 1980s, and basically put New York nightlife on the world’s radar while practically inventing nightlife reporting as we know it today. So if you’re queer performer in the scene or simply admiring it all from a safe distance, you owe a greatContinue reading "On Point With: Michael Musto"
Sunday (9.17.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Mike Borowski (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Jan Sport (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings hosts a Drag-A-Thon benefit feat. Krymson Scholar, Cherry Poppins, Clarice DuBois, Zalika Parsons, Loretta Stoned, Flippe Kikee & more (11pm)BEECHMAN: Ari Gold: Pop Out (7pm)THERAPY: Champagne Bubbles pageant fundraiser show feat. Tina Burner, The Countess Mascara, JackieContinue reading "Sunday (9.17.2017)"
Saturday (9.16.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm) ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)CASTRO: Papi Latin Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHOUSE OF BREWS: Game Night with the Gay Geeks of NY (1-6pm)LUCKY CHENGS @ STAGE 48: Astala Vista (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con CremaContinue reading "Saturday (9.16.2017)"
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