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)"
Friday (9.15.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)WEST END: SKINZ underwear party (10pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays with Ebonee Excell (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Pattaya Hart (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Kamil (6pm); DJ Alex Mendez (9pm) BEECHMAN: Jinkx Monsoon Sings Everything (7pm);Twisted Sisterz: Sickening Superheroes & Villains starring Holly Dae, Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris & Brita Filter (10pm) HARDWARE: MoMoContinue reading "Friday (9.15.2017)"
On Point With: Charlene
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)"
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