Musical theater star Courter Simmons made a name for himself via several incarnations of “Jersey Boys,” including the Broadway version and a televised Tonys performance. When he discovered drag, SHE became an unstoppable force overnight in NYC nightlife. In the process, she has truly become a fan favorite of many of the city’s other topContinue reading "On Point With: Cacophony Daniels"
Thursday (2.16.2017)
UPTOWN:WEST END: Cherry Lemonade competes in So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Debut of Cherry’s new monthly show “Fresh Squeezed” (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana Black & gogo boys (11pm)CASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the Socialites (11pm)HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint’s Do The Right Thing downstairsContinue reading "Thursday (2.16.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Victor at Hardware
From G Lounge to Hardware… let bar babe Victor pour you a Mule! Bar that I work at: Hardware Bar How long I’ve worked there: 3 years What are my shifts: Thursday Happy Hour (Noon - 9pm), Friday Night (9pm - 4am) What makes this bar great: I pride myself in having the friendliest gay barContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Victor at Hardware"
Wednesday (2.5.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport and Sapphira Cristal, (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman; Season 1 finale of The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Sherry Duvall-Covington: Is That All There Is? drag cabaret premiere (7pm)NEW WORLD STAGES:Continue reading "Wednesday (2.5.2017)"
Valentine’s Day (2.14.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: V-Day party featuring a performance byJayse Vegas (10pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos & Morgan Royel host a V-Day party (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU:Continue reading "Valentine’s Day (2.14.2017)"
On Point With: Sherry Pie
Born in Race Track Country and delivered to our doorstep like a sugary pastry filled with live vampire bats, this hilarious queen has become the ticket here in NYC… whether she’s haunting the halls of Blood Manor, or tearing shit up at the Ritz with the ladies of TURN(t), or getting her runway on withContinue reading "On Point With: Sherry Pie"
Monday (2.13.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHEN THERAPY: An open bar happy hour celebrating International Condom Day (6pm); Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Mary Testa (10pm) POSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Kyli Rae (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones & guest host BlackieContinue reading "Monday (2.13.2017)"
On Point With: MoMo Shade
Fun and freaky Brooklyn drag collective the Haus of Aja broke through 2016 in a major way, and 2017 looks to be even bigger and better. With their namesake mamma heading to Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and a growing list of gigs all over town, the Haus’ foundation is set. This fierce founding memberContinue reading "On Point With: MoMo Shade"
Sunday (2.12.2017)
UPTOWNFARAFINA: Vivacious with Lady Jasmin (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENLOVAGE: Premiere of Mazur & Gagnon’s “Love Age Sundays” weekly day party, featuring DJ Brian Richards with door queen Markus Kelle (4-11pm) THERAPY: Paige Turner (10pm)BOXERS HK: Super Bowl (6pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); MizContinue reading "Sunday (2.12.2017)"
Saturday (2.11.2017)
UPTOWNBAR THALIA @ SYMPHONY SPACE: Ruby Powers returns with a new cabaret showcase, with several guests including Gina Tonic (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Darylin La Fontaine hosts the Red Affair V-Day Weekend bash (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Miz Cracker guest hosts Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJContinue reading "Saturday (2.11.2017)"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.11-12.2017)
Your guide to the weekend’s gayest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO: Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerSUNDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea)LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-KikiDON’T TELL MAMA (HK): Broadway Boozy BrunchELMO (Chelsea)L&W OYSTER CO: Debut of Beverly Leslie Sills & Gina Tonic’s new weekly drag brunchHIGHLINE BALLROOM (Chelsea):Continue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.11-12.2017)"
Friday (2.10.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)THE TRIAD: The Return of Bad Apple Boylesque (9:30pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (?) (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by The Haus of Aja (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Ricardo & Chris Ryan (9pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: DJ Honey Davenport with menContinue reading "Friday (2.10.2017)"
On Point With: DJ Tikka Masala
A fierce feminist, gifted musician and popular DJ, this India-born triple-threat is at home on a lit dancefloor, alone in a quiet studio, or performing for a White House gala event. With lots of exciting gigs and projects coming up, now is the time to spice up your life with DJ Tikka Masala! Thotyssey: HiContinue reading "On Point With: DJ Tikka Masala"
Thursday (2.9.2017)
Note: Due to tonight’s snowstorm, event times may be subject to change or cancellation, and venues might close. Check social media for last minute confirmation!UPTOWN:WEST END: So You Think You Can Belt (8pm); Debut of Whendy Whaxwood’s new monthly show “House of Whax” (11pm)SUITE: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (10pm)710 WEST: “Come Up,” a Socialites urban party (10pm)L. VIOLETContinue reading "Thursday (2.9.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Jose at Vale Todo (Topps Lounge)
The Vale Todo brand takes over Topps Lounge in Union City every Saturday night, one of New Jersey’s hottest queer Latin dance and drag parties. Among the weekly family there: Bartender hottie Jose! Bar that I work at: Vale Todo Nights in Union City, NJ. How long I’ve worked there: Three and a half years.Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Jose at Vale Todo (Topps Lounge)"
Wednesday (2.8.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport and Sapphira Cristal, (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: 3rd Anniversary of the venue, with Brita Filter & Terra Hyman; The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Jackie Cox (10:30pm)THERAPY:Continue reading "Wednesday (2.8.2017)"
On Point With: Casey Caldwell
This hot young designer’s colorful, surreal and fabulous looks have been keeping Brooklyn’s nightlife angels and demons fierce for awhile now. And with a Fashion Week afterparty coming up this weekend showcasing his pieces, it’s finally time for you to get on board and get into Casey Caldwell! Thotyssey: Hi Casey, thanks for talking to us!Continue reading "On Point With: Casey Caldwell"
Tuesday (2.8.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (9pm)ALIBI: Take It Back Tuesdays, old school Hip Hop & R&B (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)POSH: DJ Panos Mitos (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Pixie Aventura’s new weekly showContinue reading "Tuesday (2.8.2017)"
On Point With: Angel Elektra
Living proof that true love can prevail in nightlife, this queen has been with her husband and fellow performer Shay D’Pines for twenty years! She’s been a welcomed presence in the pageant and Fire Island scenes, and has recently mended fences with her drag mom, beloved Cherry Grove entertainer Lavinia Draper. And now, she andContinue reading "On Point With: Angel Elektra"
Monday (2.6.2017)
UPTOWNWEST END: Production of Wasted, a parody of Wicked with a large cast including Whendy Whaxwood (8pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Beth Malone (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Peter Gregus (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones (10pm)RISE: Peppermint’sContinue reading "Monday (2.6.2017)"
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