The self-described "Jewish mother you never asked for," comedy drag rising star Alvah Klempt will have you overcome with amusement. Thotyssey: Alvah, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! Alvah Kelmpt: Hello Thotyssey! Thank you--this is such a treat for me! Same! You were part of Nicky O's "Rendezvous" anniversary show this past weekend atContinue reading "On Point With: Alvah Klempt"
Memorial Day (5.26.2025)
MONDAY (5.26.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (1pm);Evita Loca & Gigi St. Croix (8:30pm);Pissi Myles & Selma Nilla (11pm) HARDWARE: Suddenly Audrey (7pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)Continue reading "Memorial Day (5.26.2025)"
Sunday (5.25.2025)
SUNDAY (5.25.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon)Continue reading "Sunday (5.25.2025)"
Saturday (5.24.2025)
SATURDAY (5.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MAMA MIA 44SW: Brunch feat. Norma Tears & Gem Annai (11:30am & 1:30pm) TUMI:Continue reading "Saturday (5.24.2025)"
Friday (5.23.2025)
FRIDAY (5.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TRIAD: Dorothy Bishop's Dozen Divas (7pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm);"Cowboy Club Carter" feat. DJ Rosegawd (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE:Continue reading "Friday (5.23.2025)"
On Point With: Gia Love
A star of the ballroom and kiki scenes and the subject of an important documentary, Gia Love continues to shine positive light onto the lives of her trans sisters and all people. And she just dropped a killer new summer track as well! [Cover photo: James Smith] Thotyssey: Hi, Gia! How's the month treating you?Continue reading "On Point With: Gia Love"
Thursday (5.22.2025)
THURSDAY (5.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: [upstairs] "Red Idol's Idolatry: Cher" feat. Castrata, Sam Benedict, Michelle Dowdy, Erich W. Schleck, GigiContinue reading "Thursday (5.22.2025)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse
From Birmingham to Bar Babe... the delightful Justin! Bar(s) that I work at: Pieces & Playhouse How long I’ve worked there: 8 months What are my shifts: I'm your Happy Hour (w)Hore! Thursday/Friday at Playhouse 1-10 & Saturday / Sunday at Pieces 1-10 !! Follow for exact times, but I'm serving during Trivia on Thursdays,Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Justin at Pieces & Playhouse"
Wednesday (5.21.2025)
WEDNESDAY (5.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: "Vaxxine-O-Licious" hosted by Stella D’oro with Michael Musto, Peppermint, JusContinue reading "Wednesday (5.21.2025)"
On Point With: Suzie Toot
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17's "Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses," Suzie Toot--with her Golden Age of Hollywood aesthetic, musical theater pedigree and knack for playfully laughing off her castmates' drama--became a highlighted fan favorite. She's also a recent New Yorker, and is coming home this week for a special show... alongside twoContinue reading "On Point With: Suzie Toot"
Tuesday (5.20.2025)
TUESDAY (5.20.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) HARDWARE:Continue reading "Tuesday (5.20.2025)"
Monday (5.19.2025)
MONDAY (5.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE VV BAR: "Musical Mischief" hosted by Erich W. Schleck (6pm);"King's Kitchen" feat. Mx. LeStrange with George Glass, Throb Fosse, Mx. Signals, Dandy Lam, Nth, CoCo theContinue reading "Monday (5.19.2025)"
On Point With: Melisma
This goateed goddess has come a long way in a short time, currently hosting a live sung weekly with her amazing drag family: let's hear it for Melisma! [Cover photo: John Lagucki / Gem Annai] Thotyssey: Melisma, hello! How is May treating you so far? Melisma: Helloooo diva love! Thank you so much for takingContinue reading "On Point With: Melisma"
Sunday (5.18.2025)
SUNDAY (5.18.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) CENTRAL PARK NAUMBURG BANDSHELL: AIDS Walk 2025 (10am) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinue reading "Sunday (5.18.2025)"
Saturday (5.17.2025)
SATURDAY (5.17.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (11am);Eurovision / Izzy Uncut (3pm);DJ dance party (10pm)Continue reading "Saturday (5.17.2025)"
Friday (5.16.2025)
FRIDAY (5.16.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (7pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Drag Race (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Friday (5.16.2025)"
On Point With: Summer Eve Slayer
A standout in New Jersey's rapidly evolving and expanding drag scene, Summer Eve Slayer is about to freshen up the Brooklynites as well. [Cover photo: @respectfullyryan] Thotyssey: Hi Summer! SO it's a gloomy rainy weekday right now, but otherwise how has May been treating you? Summer Eve Slayer: Hi darling! Oh my goodness it's suchContinue reading "On Point With: Summer Eve Slayer"
Thursday (5.15.2025)
THURSDAY (5.15.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Hibiscus (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: "Eurovision Semifinals Viewing Party" (3pm);Lagoona Bloo & Rosé with Alaska (11pm) TOWN HALL: Trisha Yearwood (8pm) BOXERS HK:Continue reading "Thursday (5.15.2025)"
On Point With: Lollygag
This clown will either turn your frown upside down, or into a gaping (sexy) scream. Get your ringside seats for Lollygag! Thotyssey: Lollygag, hello! Happy May! Are you looking forward to a Spring season of Drag Clownery? Lollygag: Hello hi hey! Happy May! I am I am looking forward to being in full clown faceContinue reading "On Point With: Lollygag"
Wednesday (5.14.2025)
WEDNESDAY (5.14.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: NYC Trivia League (7pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) BOXERS HK: KaraokeContinue reading "Wednesday (5.14.2025)"
Thotyssey 