UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Super Bowl (6pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Jada Valenciaga & DJ 2Face (4pm); Paige Turner (10pm)FUSION HK: Ritzy Bitz (5pm)BOXERS HK: Super Bowl (6pm)RITZ: “Gaga Bowl” viewing party with Alexis Michelle & DJ Steve Sidewalk (6pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); Bootsie LeFaris (10pm)Continue reading "Super Bowl Sunday (2.5.2017)"
Saturday (2.4.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Roxy Brooks returns to Skinny Brunch (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournemant (7pm), Cafe con Crema Latin dance party (10pm) BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted Divas (8pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: HollyContinue reading "Saturday (2.4.2017)"
On Point With: Cherry Lemonade
This candid and delightfully articulate Maine-born queen has survived the trappings of Reality TV fame and the loss of all her possessions in a housefire to become one of NYC’s most exciting nightlife stars. While she sings and paints her way into our hearts, we happily take a big sip of Cherry Lemonade! Thotyssey: HiContinue reading "On Point With: Cherry Lemonade"
Wake Up, Bitch! (2.4-5.2017)
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)HIGHLINE BALLROOM (Chelsea): Voss Events Drag BrunchINTERMEZZO (Chelsea): Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerLIPS (UES): Broadway Brunch withContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (2.4-5.2017)"
Friday (2.3.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)SUITE: Brenda Dharling (midnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by The Haus of Aja (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)BEECHMAN: Debut of Jinkx Monsoon Sings Everything (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Nicky Boom Box & Chris Ryan (9pm)VSBU: DJ 2Face & Chaka Khanvict (10pm)RISE: DJ SteveContinue reading "Friday (2.3.2017)"
On Point With: Shuga Cain
This queen’s got the goods, baked and otherwise. A Cali native with a golden voice, she’s getting ready to host her new monthly show at the West End and slaying parties and guest spots left and right in the meantime. One of our favorite new additions to NYC nightlife, get to know Miss Shuga Cain! Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: Shuga Cain"
Thursday (2.2.2017)
UPTOWN:CHERI: “Love is Love,” an urban happy hour with DJ Max Damian (6pm)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 birthday edition of Do The Right Thing downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest BritaContinue reading "Thursday (2.2.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: Aryell at The Eagle NYC
Woof! This pillar of ManSex pours the Jacks and Gingers weekly at the Eagle NYC, and rolls out some mean empanadas at his own restaurant in Brooklyn, El Mate! Get into Aryell. Bar that I work at: The Eagle NYC How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been working here over three years. What are myContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Aryell at The Eagle NYC"
Repointed: The RPDR Season 9 NYC Girls
So happy and excited that these four NYC queens have finally been announced as RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 competitors! THey have all been kind enough to grant me interviews recently, so check them out and Be In The Know!(PS: I wasn’t trying to be shady when I flat out asked Sasha if she wasContinue reading "Repointed: The RPDR Season 9 NYC Girls"
Wednesday (2.1.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport and Sapphira Cristal, celebrating David Steinman’s birthday tonight (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman with guest Desire Declyne (9:30pm); The Ultimate Drag Pageant (11pm)CASTRO: Cockboyz (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner withContinue reading "Wednesday (2.1.2017)"
Tuesday (1.31.2017)
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)FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW: Alexis Michelle: It Takes A Woman (9:30pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenContinue reading "Tuesday (1.31.2017)"
Monday (1.30.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)VSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois with Ritzy Bitz (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with guest Ruby Lewis (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Brit West (10pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Musical Mondays with VJ Michael Formika Jones (10pm)RISE: Peppermint’s Game Night (11pm)RITZ: Tina BurnerContinue reading "Monday (1.30.2017)"
On Point With: Harajuku
Fairly new to the scene, this queen is already slaying with ferocious beats and stage moves. And soon, she’ll be a pageant queen as well when the revamped Mr(s) BK returns to Bushwig. Get into the fresh fierceness of Harajuku! [Editor's note: in 2020, this performer changed their stage name to Chiquitita.] Thotyssey: Hi Harajuku,Continue reading "On Point With: Harajuku"
Sunday (1.29.2017)
UPTOWNCOVE LOUNGE: “Brunch-N-Bubbles” DJ Queen of Spades spins an urban tea danceFARAFINA CAFE: Vivacious’ with Honey Davenport (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Jada Valenciaga & DJ 2Face (4pm); Paige Turner (10pm)FUSION HK: Ritzy Bitz (5pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm)Continue reading "Sunday (1.29.2017)"
Saturday (1.28.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Heather Wood hosts the bar’s Anniversary Party (6pm)TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Monet X Change (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, birthday girl Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournemant (7pm), Cafe con Crema LatinContinue reading "Saturday (1.28.2017)"
On Point With: Alexander Kacala
Writer, actor, comedian, singer, drag queen and the last Editor-In-Chief of Next Magazine, this guy has done it all and had a fierce time doing it. Now he’s going back to his performing roots, performing a weekly cabaret/variety show dedicated to a favorite diva of his in each installment… starting with Bette Midler this weekend!Continue reading "On Point With: Alexander Kacala"
Wake Up, Bitch! (1.28-29.2017)
Your guide to the weekend’s gayest brunches and early events.SATURDAYBOXERS (HK) CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Logan Hardcore ELMO (Chelsea)INTERMEZZO: Electrobrunch with Tina BurnerPHUNKY ELEPHANT (Staten Island): Bingo with Luscious LolaSUNDAYBOXERS (HK)CAFETERIA (Chelsea) LA CARBONARA (WV): Electrobrunch with Lola Michele-Kiki DON’T TELL MAMA (HK) : Broadway Boozy BrunchELMO (Chelsea)HIGHLINE BALLROOM (Chelsea): Voss Events Drag BrunchContinue reading "Wake Up, Bitch! (1.28-29.2017)"
Friday (1.27.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)WEST END: DJs Steve Sidewalk & Mikey Mo spin “Freshman,” an 18+ dance party (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (miidnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by Maddelynn Hatter (6pm); “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)BEECHMAN: Distorted Diznee (7:30pm); Debut of A Course Line starringContinue reading "Friday (1.27.2017)"
On Point With: Sweet Lorraine
When this beautiful, intelligent Shakespearean actress first studied burlesque as a way to explore her “Sexy,” she soon found herself as a major figure in the scene and in NYC nightlife. Now hosting an all women-of-color revue called Shades of Burlesque and the sexy fetish party Safeword, she has positively given the world of tassels andContinue reading "On Point With: Sweet Lorraine"
Thursday (1.26.2017)
UPTOWN:INDIAN ROAD CAFE: Goldie Lox & Ona Louise host “Find Your Inner Disco Diva” (8pm)PEQUE: “Sturm & Drag Cabaret” with Marti Gould Cummings & Michelle Dowdy (9pm)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); PeppermintContinue reading "Thursday (1.26.2017)"
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