The man who is All Things Rockbar is this week’s Bar Babe: Jason Romas! Bar that I work at: Rockbar NYC How long I’ve worked there: 6 years. Started as just hosting the weekly game/trivia night on Tuesdays. Now I am a bartender, manager and event planner. What are my shifts: I bartend WednesdayContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Jason at Rockbar"
Wednesday (1.25.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)LA PINATA: Happy hour with FiFi DuBois (8pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree, anniversary edition (9pm) WEST END: Brita Filter & Terra Hyman (9:30pm); 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: Monet X Change with guestContinue reading "Wednesday (1.25.2017)"
Tuesday (1.24.2017)
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (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: Delighted Tobehere (11pm)RITZ: Yuhua Hamasaki guest hosts Gay College Tuesday (11pm)THERAPY: Sherry Vine & PeppermintINDUSTRY: MonetContinue reading "Tuesday (1.24.2017)"
On Point With: Daphne Sumtimez
This fierce queen made her start in Manhattan, became huge in Brooklyn, and is now owning Manhattan once again. Singing, dancing, writing parodies and being damn funny are just a few tricks of her trade, but this performer is a philosopher at heart. Her new party at Easternbloc debuts this week: it’s Daphne Sumtimez! Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: Daphne Sumtimez"
Monday (1.23.2017)
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Xavier Mazara (9pm)VSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois with Catrina Lovelace (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Arielle Jacobs (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels with guest Russell Fischer (10pm) RISE: Peppermint’s Game Night (11pm)RITZ: Tina Burner with guests Ginger Minj & Jiggly Caliente (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with guestContinue reading "Monday (1.23.2017)"
Sunday (1.22.2017)
UPTOWNFARAFINA CAFE: Vivacious’ with Chelsea Piers (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Theratea (4pm); Paige Turner (10pm)FUSION HK: Ritzy Bitz (5pm)BARRAGE: Fiesta Latina dance party (5pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice (7pm); Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (8pm)POSH: DJContinue reading "Sunday (1.22.2017)"
On Point With: James Wilson
Occupying a unique niche in NYC nightlife, James Wilson can be found tickling the ivory in two of Gayland’s top piano bars: Uncle Charlie’s and Monster. He also fronts the queer country band The Paisley Fields, who have an upcoming album and a video release party this month. Thotyssey hits the right note with James!Continue reading "On Point With: James Wilson"
Saturday (1.21.2017)
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: Papi Saturdays (10pm)ALIBI: Debut of new weekly party, Impacto Saturdays (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Monet X Change (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)INDUSTRY: “The Prince & Princess Show,” an Imperial Court of NY fundraiser (6pm) BOXERS HK: Butch Cordera’s Texas HoldContinue reading "Saturday (1.21.2017)"
On Point With: Busted
Is every onstage move she makes just a random flailing of hot messery, or an act of calculated comedic genius? Who can really say for sure–but she’s been entertaining the fuck out of us in NYC, Fire Island and beyond for nearly a dozen years now! Hard at work with an upcoming stage show lampooningContinue reading "On Point With: Busted"
Friday (1.20.2017)
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm)WEST END: Slutty Underwear Party hosted by Brita Filter & Bella Noche (11pm) 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)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Xavier Mazara & Chris Ryan (9pm)VSBU: DJ 2FaceContinue reading "Friday (1.20.2017)"
On Point With: Lilith LeFae
The newly crowned Miss Boots & Saddle has already been a Boots fan favorite now for some time, so it’s no surprise that the room went wild when her name was announced as the winner. Known for her sweetness and her hot dance moves, this half of the “#BlackFridays” weekly show has overcome her strugglesContinue reading "On Point With: Lilith LeFae"
Thursday (1.19.2017)
UPTOWN:ALIBI: Now with a new weekly drag host per week. Michelle La Fontaine tonight (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: Multiple DJ birthdays for Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm); Peppermint & DJ Scotty Rox downstairs (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray BottomsContinue reading "Thursday (1.19.2017)"
Bar Babe of the Week: John from Easternbloc
[photo credit: Lucas Blair] A drag queen who was There and done That, John has hung up his wig and brought his biz to the other side of the bar. Come down to the EV and give him a Scooby Snack. Bar that I work at: Easternbloc How long I’ve worked there: Two months WhatContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: John from Easternbloc"
Wednesday (1.18.2017)
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal (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 Blackie O (10pm)HARDWARE: Paige Turner with Juicy Liu (10:30pm)THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Monet X Change (11pm)INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine with Jessica Wild (11pm)RISE: Aquaria & AndoraContinue reading "Wednesday (1.18.2017)"
On Point With: Michael T
DJ, promoter, glam rocker… he’s done it all, coming from an era when nightlifers were actual superstars. And a superstar he remains, as he turns 50 at a venue that’s become his home base. Get your wisdom, and bask in the glory, of Michael T! Thotyssey: Hi Michael! Thanks for talking to us and happyContinue reading "On Point With: Michael T"
Tuesday 1.17.2017
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O ’s karaoke (9pm)CASTRO: $2 Tuesdays (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)RISE: Karaoke with Emily McNamara (10pm)VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Delighted Tobehere & Pixie Aventura (11pm)RITZ: Gay College Tuesday (11pm)THERAPY: Sherry Vine and Peppermint (11pm)INDUSTRY: Monet X Change hosts Bad DragContinue reading "Tuesday 1.17.2017"
Monday 1.16.2017
UPTOWNMAMAJUANA CAFE: TGIM with Sugga Pi Koko & Harmonica Sunbeam (8pm) TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois host a benefit for the Ali Forney Center, with guest performers including Bella Noche, Lagoona Bloo, Whendy Whaxwood and Bitsy Pieces (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Jenn Gambatese (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels withContinue reading "Monday 1.16.2017"
On Point With: Matty Glitterati
One of nightlife’s favorite free spirits, the otter-ific DJ/Promoter Matty Glitterati has been destroying us with beats and kikis for more than half a decade now. This, plus his presence on Antitwink.com, make him an authority on all things night and life. You can find him living it in every borough, but in January heContinue reading "On Point With: Matty Glitterati"
Sunday Night (1.15.2017)
UPTOWNFARAFINA CAFE: Debut of Vivacious’ “Keep It Comin’ Sundays” at its new location with tonight’s guest Kari Kerning (8pm)CASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: 2 Aces 4 Queens show and benefit featuring Rob de Anthony, Aaliyah Martinez. JizzaBella, ByancaRaye LoveStorm-Prime, Jennifer Love, Ember Rose, & Vanessa Ortiz (8pm), followed by PaigeContinue reading "Sunday Night (1.15.2017)"
Saturday Night 1.14.2017
UPTOWNTOWNHOUSE: Live Doo Wop (9pm)CASTRO: MLK bash (10pm)SUITE: Octavia Anyae (11:30pm)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks (6pm); SLAY Saturdays with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox (10pm)FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of Spunk (9pm)RITZ: DJ’s Xavier & John Marto (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks & DJ Skittlez (11pm)BOXERS HK: ButchContinue reading "Saturday Night 1.14.2017"
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