He’s been an in-demand DJ on the scene for many years… but rather than resort to the basic pop songbook that so many DJs live for, he spins to the beat of his own drum. Having recorded a full-length album and filmed videos loaded with legendary nightlife cameos, he was a natural choice to provideContinue reading "On Point With: DJ Kindbud"
Thursday (5.18.2017)
UPTOWN:ALIBI: Harmonica Sunbeam (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: Golden Delicious with Lagoona Bloo (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (HIV Vaccine Awareness Day edition) (11pm)BEECHMAN: The Other GIrl starring Shirley U. Jest and Nomi Sas (7pm) HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms & Carmen Sidemi host FireContinue reading "Thursday (5.18.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Donny at DBL
FYI at DBL… from radio personality to HK Bar Babe, it’s Donny! Bar that I work at: DBL (Dive Bar Lounge) How long I’ve worked there: 2 ½ years What are my shifts: Varies during the week. Fri & Sat nights, usually. What makes this bar great: Cheap drinks ($4), fun atmosphere & tragic boys.Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Donny at DBL"
Wednesday (5.17.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Sapphira Cristal (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Terra Hyman (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Vicky Boofont (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine hosts a single/video release party with DJ Extasia, Zach Adam & Rony G. (11pm)RISE: Andora, Aquaria & Brenda Dharling (11pm) THERAPY:Continue reading "Wednesday (5.17.2017)"
On Point With: Robert Valin
The Urban Bear Weekend hits NYC beginning this Thursday, and it’s bigger, better and bearier than ever! Here to tell us all things Urban Bear is the brand’s founder and director, Robert Valin! Thotyssey: Thanks so much for this interview Robert, I know this is a super busy time for you! So every interview youContinue reading "On Point With: Robert Valin"
Tuesday (5.16.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Broadway Lights with Markys (8pm)CASTRO: $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) HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Ragamuffin (11pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos MitosContinue reading "Tuesday (5.16.2017)"
On Point With: Astala Vista
This hilarious young Tri-State queen has created a hugely successful drag night for mixed audiences in Jersey, featuring performances from some of the best entertainers in the biz. And you’re just as likely to find her these days turning the party in small town Jersey as you are NYC’s gay epicenter of Hell’s Kitchen, orContinue reading "On Point With: Astala Vista"
Monday (5.15.2017)
UPTOWNMAMAJUANA CAFE: Sugga Pi Koko, Divinity Banks & Alexa DuMont (8pm)TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: “Stage Fright” with Marti Gould Cummings and Ana Villafane (10pm) HARDWARE: Sutton Lee Seymour & Cacophony Daniels with Ricky Shroeder (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays (10pm)RISE: Peppermint (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with Blair Goldberg (11pm)RITZ: TinaContinue reading "Monday (5.15.2017)"
On Point With: Amanda Lepore
Perhaps the most recognizable face, body and personality in New York nightlife, this host and entertainer is revealing more about her fabulous life (and it’s not-always-so-fabulous early perils) in her new co-authored memoir “Doll Parts.” Filled with anecdotes, beauty tips and gorgeous shots from some of the scene’s greatest photographers, the living exhibit Amanda LeporeContinue reading "On Point With: Amanda Lepore"
Mother’s Day (5.14.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Brita Filter & Jan Sport (7pm); Miz Cracker & Monet X Change (10pm); Marti Gould Cummings with Maddy Trumble & Danity Diamond (midnight)BEECHMAN: Robbie Turner: I’ll Tell You for Free (7pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm) RITZ: Alexis Michelle & Pattaya Hart (9pm) VSBU: Phillip Henry & Nedra Belle (9pm)ATLAS SOCIALContinue reading "Mother’s Day (5.14.2017)"
On Point With: Jayse Vegas
This cute, smart, talented and humble young singer/songwriter/dancer is coming up in this city, henny! Now is the time to pay attention to Jayse Vegas! Thotyssey: Jayse hello, thanks for chatting! So, I wanna get right into asking how Night of 1000 Stevies was… you were Honey Davenport's backup dancer for her number on the IrvingContinue reading "On Point With: Jayse Vegas"
Saturday (5.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Liquid Brunch (3pm); DJ Request Dance Party (6pm)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 KITCHENHARDWARE: Eurovision Viewing Party (2pm); Tina Burner (7:30pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ 2Face (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em TournamentContinue reading "Saturday (5.13.2017)"
Friday (5.12.2017)
Before, during and after Drag Race.UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: BuffDaddys Go-Go Boys (9pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Miz Cracker & Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Robbie Turner: I’ll Tell You for Free (7pm); Distorted Diznee (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: TBA (9pm)FEINSTEINS / 54 BELOW: Doris Dear Mothers Day Special (9:30pm)POSH: DJ Mothe (10pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)THERAPY: DJ AJ Sanchez (10pm)RISE: DJContinue reading "Friday (5.12.2017)"
Where To Watch Drag Race Ep. 8
The show starts at 8pm!UPTOWNSUITE: no hostTOOLBOX: Heather WoodWEST END: Shuga Cain HELL’S KITCHENBARRAGE: no hostBOXERS HK: Marti Gould Cummings HARDWARE: Aja, MoMo Shade, Dahlia Sin and Kandy Muse. INDUSTRY: Miz CrackerMR. BIGGS: Chaka Khanvict POSH: no hostRISE: Paige Turner RITZ: Holly Box-Springs & Chelsea Piers THERAPY: Tina Burner CHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy DarlingBOXERS CHELSEA: Official VH1 siteGYM BAR: LorettaContinue reading "Where To Watch Drag Race Ep. 8"
On Point With: Jackie Beat
Arguably drag’s most prolific song parodist, this unfiltered and incomparable West Coast queen has been slaying venues across the globe for over two decades. Now we New Yorkers get a new chance to live the Jackie Beat Experience this weekend. Join Thotyssey as we meet Queen Beat! Thotyssey: Jackie, hello! It’s a privilege to speakContinue reading "On Point With: Jackie Beat"
Thursday (5.11.2017)
UPTOWN:SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)WEST END: Whendy Whaxwood with Blanche DuBoys (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)BEECHMAN: Robbie Turner: I’ll Tell You for Free (7pm) HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms & Shuga Cain host Fire Island viewing party (7pm); Shequida with guest Shangela (midnight)ATLASContinue reading "Thursday (5.11.2017)"
On Point With: Miss Coco Peru
Thotyssey sure loves to throw the “Legend” label around, but who can debate it’s proper usage when it comes to this queen? The City Island native practically invented a style of drag performance that’s part standup, part storytelling, and she’s appeared in some truly classic camp films, from a lead in the drag farce “Girls WillContinue reading "On Point With: Miss Coco Peru"
Bar Babe of the Week: Markyus at the Toolbox
Guess the drag alter ego of this week’s Bar Babe! Answer below, but in the meantime enjoy some Sex on the Beach with Markyus at the Toolbox! Bar that I work at: The Toolbox on the upper east side How long I’ve worked there: 2 months, but seems like 2 years. It’s a great neighborhoodContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Markyus at the Toolbox"
Wednesday (5.10.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal happy hour (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Ally Ganza (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Juicy Liu (10:30pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine with Robbie Turner (11pm)RISE: Aquaria, Bootsie LeFaris & Marti Gould Cummings celebrateContinue reading "Wednesday (5.10.2017)"
On Point With: Aquaria
It’s been quite awhile since a nightlife performer has captured our hearts and minds in this way, using an arsenal of precisely edited looks, ferociously eloquent dance moves and a cool demeanor hiding hours of painstaking preparation. Has anyone not seen her Instagram by now, or caught her name in a hundred Buzzfeed lists? Where didContinue reading "On Point With: Aquaria"
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