A native-born playwright of considerable success both on and off Broadway, Charles Busch captured our hearts and funnybones with material that hearkened gently back to to a time when stories were told with a glamorous sheen and a heavy hand… yet their comedic appeal remain timeless. Soapy melodrama, hilariously earnest dialogue and fabulous fashions are hisContinue reading "On Point With: Charles Busch"
Tuesday (10.3.2017)
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″ singing competition (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hosted by Ritzy Bitz (10pm)RITZ: “Gay CollegeContinue reading "Tuesday (10.3.2017)"
Monday (10.2.2017)
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 100th “Stage Fright” with Laura Bell Bundy (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Justin Luke (11pm) RISE: Honey Davenport (11pm) RITZ: Tina Burner with JasmineContinue reading "Monday (10.2.2017)"
On Point With: Remy Germinario
Many of us know him best as the hilarious, singing RomperTwink from Paige Turner’s recent shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, but this young actor and comic has many characters (and voices!) up his sleeve. Thotyssey shines the spotlight on Remy Germinario! Thotyssey: Remy, hello! I was wondering if you watched the Will & Grace premiere onContinue reading "On Point With: Remy Germinario"
Sunday (10.1.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Jan Sport with Rosé (10pm);Marti Gould Cummings with Vanna Deux (11pm)DON’T TELL MAMA: Tym Moss (A)Live!! (8pm) POSH: DJ JCLEF (9pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) VSBU: Mortal Catfight: Adriana Trenta v. Magenta (10pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm)RITZ: DJs David Michael & Eugene Edo (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: HollyContinue reading "Sunday (10.1.2017)"
Saturday (9.30.2017)
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: Paulina the Princess & Tiara Quistina Nirmala for Chengs’ 24th Anniversary (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (6:30pm);Cafe con Crema LatinContinue reading "Saturday (9.30.2017)"
Friday (9.29.2017)
UPTOWNCASTRO: Benefit for Mexico & PR (7pm);S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)TOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)WEST END: “Freshmen 18+” with DJ Steve Sidewalk (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm)HARDWARE: Aja, MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Zeta Jones & DJ Ryan Skyy (9pm) BEECHMAN: Sutton Lee Seymour: CampContinue reading "Friday (9.29.2017)"
On Point With: Qhrist With a Q
With otherworldly looks and a provocative stage presence, this Brooklyn performer (by way of the Bronx) is carving a fascinating niche into the scene with popular shows at Gold Sounds and elsewhere. Thotyssey throws questions ay Qhrist With a Q! Thotyssey: Qhrist, thanks for chatting! OMG, Bushwig! How was it? Qhrist With a Q: Bushwig wasContinue reading "On Point With: Qhrist With a Q"
Thursday (9.28.2017)
UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (8pm)TOOLBOX: Jack Daniels drink specials (8pm)ALIBI: Caribbean Night (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: “Turn Up Thursdays” (11pm)WEST END: “RUMBA!” Latin Dance party (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Gayme Night” with Carmen SidemiContinue reading "Thursday (9.28.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy
Yas Queen! A HK institution: Therapy’s Bradley!Bar that I work at: Therapy BarHow long I’ve worked there: Only 3 months, but I have worked in Hell’s Kitchen nightlife for four years now.What are my shifts: Tuesday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 10pm-4am, Sunday 5pm-2am.What makes this bar great: Even before I started working at Therapy, I’ve always said they haveContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Bradley at Therapy"
Wednesday (9.27.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9pm); Poppy with Aviva Dickman & Didi Cumswell (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: Dyke Bar Takeover (6pm); Pixie Aventura (11pm) RISE: Will & Grace Trivia Night hosted by Marti Gould Cummings as Karen Walker (9:30pm);Brenda Dharling, Marti Gould Cummings & Izzy UncutContinue reading "Wednesday (9.27.2017)"
On Point With: Poppy
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)"
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