This artist, DJ and event producer is having a moment in the Brooklyn nightlife scene right now, and with several weekly gigs and huge events coming up, the momentum’s not slowing anytime soon. Let’s fly into the sun with DJ Ickarus! Thotyssey: Wazzup Ickarus? Thanks for talking to us today! How’s your summer been so far?Continue reading "On Point With: DJ Ickarus"
Thursday (8.3.2017)
UPTOWNSUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: MisssHell (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: Alaska & Johnny: On Golden Girls (7pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with Shuga Cain (7pm); Shequida with Hibiscus (11:30pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Gayme Night” with Holly Box-Springs (8pm)BOXERS HK: Game Night with DJContinue reading "Thursday (8.3.2017)"
On Point With: Honey LaBronx
This truly inspiring Sober Vegan Warrior of the drag world has a long history of both entertaining the masses and fighting for the civil liberties of humans and animals everywhere. Now she’s bringing a play that she’s written about her life before drag to a major theater festival in the city, while lighting up theContinue reading "On Point With: Honey LaBronx"
Bar Babe of the Week: Shane at Vodka Soda / Bottoms Up
Here’s a taaaaallllll drink of Everything: VSBU’s Shane! Bar that I work at: Vodka Soda Bottoms Up How long I’ve worked there: Little over a year already, where have you been??! What are my shifts: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights. What makes this bar great: Amazing Atmosphere, $4 Drinks, great music, crowd, and friendly andContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Shane at Vodka Soda / Bottoms Up"
Wednesday (8.2.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9pm); “The Ultimate Drag Pageant” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (10pm) 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: Paige Turner (10:30pm)THERAPY:Continue reading "Wednesday (8.2.2017)"
On Point With: Rosé
This very new queen appeared out of thin air and won the latest Miss Lady Liberty crown, after a pair of showstopping numbers that included live vocals, seamless group choreo, wardrobe reveals and a topical Trump head prop. Already proving herself to be as quotable as she is watchable, we can look forward soon toContinue reading "On Point With: Rosé"
Tuesday (8.1.2017)
UPTOWNCASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: 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 Panos Mitos (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Gogo boys all night (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Paige Turner (10pm)VSBU: “Spotlight” drag competition hostedContinue reading "Tuesday (8.1.2017)"
On Point With: Tatianna
She was the pretty, precocious newbie of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” second ever season, but she really won our hearts as a more accomplished contestant when she returned for the second “All-Stars” season seven years later. She had the moves, the catchphrases and a quirky-fun spoken word piece that has entered our fan-geek lexicon forever… and she’llContinue reading "On Point With: Tatianna"
Monday (7.31.2017)
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 INDUSTRY: Miss Comedy Queen Benefit Show starring Bootsie LeFaris & Tina Burner with several guest performers (7:30pm); Marty Thomas hosts DIVA (11pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings hosts “Stage Fright” with LilliContinue reading "Monday (7.31.2017)"
On Point With: Cedric Antonio
This popular Easternbloc bartender happens to be a man of many talents, and his unique musical vehicle Captain Black + The Maiden (alongside best friend and bandmate Alssa Brianna) is making serious waves. With a gig coming up in Chelsea and future projects in the works, while in the meantime Easternbloc revamps into Club Cumming,Continue reading "On Point With: Cedric Antonio"
Sunday (7.30.2017)
UPTOWNST. MARY’S PARK (BRONX): Lisa Lisa free concert (5pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENMONARCH: FLY Sundays with DJ Dawson (3pm) HARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (6pm); Miz Cracker & Jan Sport (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings with Princess Bitch & Lilith LeFae (11pm)THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (10:30pm)RISE: Open Mic Night (10pm) INDUSTRY: Kizha Carr (midnight) Continue reading "Sunday (7.30.2017)"
Saturday (7.29.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: DJ Request Dance Party (10pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm); BuffDaddy Gogo boys downstairs (10pm)CASTRO: DJ Anarki spins Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: “Bikini Blast” Spice NYC girl party feat. DJ Avg Jo & more (2-10pm)TERMINAL 5: The Latex Ball 2017 (6pm)HARDWARE: Monet X Change with Akuma Diva (7pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James,Continue reading "Saturday (7.29.2017)"
Friday (7.28.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)TOOLBOX: Heather Wood (10pm)SUITE: Miz Cracker & Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Panos Mitos (6pm); DJ Mothe (9pm)BEECHMAN: Blake Sings Barbra: The Concert starring Blake McIver (7pm)HARDWARE: MoMo Shade & Kandy Muse (7pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Dance party with rotating DJs (9pm) VSBU: DJ 2Face &Continue reading "Friday (7.28.2017)"
On Point With: Amber Von Toxn
This Brooklyn drag performer and witchy singer-songwriter began life as a humble child of southern missionaries. With that world still close to her heart, she is currently producing “Double Double,” a night of gothic burlesque performance and witchcraft vendors that returns to Talon Bar this weekend. A multifaceted artist who’s loaded with talent and good nature,Continue reading "On Point With: Amber Von Toxn"
Thursday (7.27.2017)
UPTOWNINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Drag bingo with Ona Louise & Cholula Lemon (8pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: Shuga Cain (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: “Beers & Bears” happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint or Morgan Royel with DJ Scotty Rox (11pm)BEECHMAN: Jackie Cox: I Dream of Jackie (7pm); Ginger Minj: Sweet T (9:30pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with ShugaContinue reading "Thursday (7.27.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Nicolay at Barrage
Gorgeous dancer Nicolay serves it up at HK’s Barrage! Bar that I work at: Barrage Bar at Hell’s Kitchen, 47th & 9th How long I’ve worked there: Over three years now! What are my shifts: Find me every Tuesday hosting our GLOW Twink Party, Thursday and Saturdays What makes this bar great: The bartenders, drinks,Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Nicolay at Barrage"
Wednesday (7.26.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); “The Ultimate Drag Pageant” hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (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: Paige Turner (10:30pm)THERAPY:Continue reading "Wednesday (7.26.2017)"
On Point With: Dax ExclamationPoint
She was part of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” second ever double elimination early in its eighth season… but this queen has been one of the busiest and most prolific of the show’s alumni since then. Few performers can speak to the converging worlds of sci-fi cosplay and drag the way she expertly can, and if youContinue reading "On Point With: Dax ExclamationPoint"
Tuesday (7.25.2017)
UPTOWNCASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: TS Happy Hour with Jaemy Paris (4pm); gogo boys all night (9pm)BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Paige Turner (10pm)VSBU: birthday roast edition ofContinue reading "Tuesday (7.25.2017)"
On Point With: DJ MEDUUSA
One of the scene’s hardest-working people, the hip hop influenced “GO Magazine” multiple nominee DJ Avg Jo is far from “average.” Let’s find out what makes her tick, where she’s been, and where she’s going! [Update: as of 2022, this DJ formerly known as Avg Jo is now called DJ MEDUUSA.] Thotyssey: Hi Jo, thanksContinue reading "On Point With: DJ MEDUUSA"
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