UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays (8pm)CASTRO: S.O.S. Fridays (10pm) SUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker (miidnight)HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour guest hosted by the Haus of Aja & Shea Coulee (6pm); New Friday party debut from the producers of FLY Sunday: “Super Size Queen Fridays” with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Brita Filter, DJ Ricardo & Chris RyanContinue reading "Friday Night (1.13.2017)"
On Point With: Lady Bearica Andrews
This anything-goes entertainer makes up one third of the self-deprecating nightlife collective The Nobodies, who are finally getting their props as of late: a Glam nomination in December, and the the go-ahead from Bob the Drag Queen herself to take over the Slam Awards in January. Let’s catch up with Lady Bearica Andrews and get theContinue reading "On Point With: Lady Bearica Andrews"
Thursday Night 1.12.2017
UPTOWN: 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, Adam Joseph & T-Boy premiering his new video (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Clarice DuBois (7pm); Shequida with guest Jiggly Caliente (11pm)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: GameContinue reading "Thursday Night 1.12.2017"
Bar Babe of the Week: Artem at Albatross
A Queens favorite: the Albatross’ sexy green-eyed Artem! Bar that I work at: Albatross Bar in Astoria, Queens. How long I’ve worked there: Over a year and a half. What are my shifts: Saturday-Tuesday 5pm-4am (happy hour weekdays are 5-8pm–buy one get one on almost everything). What makes this bar great: The diversity makes itContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Artem at Albatross"
Wed. Night Picks (1.11.2017)
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Happy hour with Sapphira Cristal (7pm) 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 Whendy Whaxwood (10:30pm)THERAPY: Pixie Aventura (11pm) INDUSTRY: Miz Cracker (11pm)RISE: Aquaria & Andora with Bootsie LeFaris (11pm) RITZ: TURNt with Maddelynn Hatter, JudyContinue reading "Wed. Night Picks (1.11.2017)"
Tues. Night Picks 1.10.2017
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O ’s karaoke (9pm)TOWNHOUSE: Michael Ferrari hosts an open mic contest (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm) VSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts Chosen drag competition (10pm)HARDWARE: Delighted Tobehere & Pixie Aventura (11pm)RITZ: Gay College Tuesday (11pm)THERAPY: Lavinia Draper & friends (11pm)INDUSTRY: Holly Dae guest hosts Bad Drag Queen (midnight)CHELSEASID GOLD’S: Solid Gold Lounge, a monthlyContinue reading "Tues. Night Picks 1.10.2017"
Mon. Night Picks 1.9.2017
UPTOWNTOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)SUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaoke (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENRISE: Jackie Dupree performs a special happy hour show, with guest Yuhua Hamasaki (8pm)VSBU: Blake Deadly & Clarice DuBois with Juicy Liu (10pm)THERAPY: Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright with Michael Cerveris (10pm)HARDWARE: Cacophony Daniels (10pm) with guest Leeds HillRITZ: Tina Burner (11pm)INDUSTRY: Marty Thomas presents DIVA with Kathryn Gallagher (11pm)CHELSEASIDContinue reading "Mon. Night Picks 1.9.2017"
X-Rayed Sex: “Sex & A Drag Queen’s Manhood”
By LeNair Xavier A monthly column by Thotyssey’s favorite ex-pornstar and current sexpert. “A femme in the streets, a butch in the sheets." I first heard this statement in reference to drag queens, and how they’re said to usually be tops. While being a top should be of no significance to judging a male’s manhood, beContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Sex & A Drag Queen’s Manhood”"
Sunday Night Picks 1.8.2017
UPTOWNCASTRO: C’est Lavie Sundays (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam Gavin (10pm)HELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Theratea Tea Dance (4pm), followed by Paige Turner (10pm)BOXERS HK: Golden Globes viewing party (8pm)HARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Alexis Michelle (7pm), followed by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em (8pm)VSBU: Marti Gould Cummings with PetraContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks 1.8.2017"
On Point With: Petra Fried
This entertainer has only been a drag queen for a little over two years now, but she’s already Rockbar’s Senior Girl, and a featured weekly performer for the West Village’s most eclectic night. With an array of looks ranging from trashy-fun to high end pageant glam and killer Broadway-worthy pipes, she got the goods forContinue reading "On Point With: Petra Fried"
Sat. Night Picks 1.7.2017
UPTOWN TOWNHOUSE: Live Doo WopSUITE: Octavia AnyaeCASTRO: Papi Chulo Saturday:HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Monet X Change, followed by SLAY Saturdays (with Elizabeth James, Ruby Roo & DJ Scotty Rox)RITZ: DJ’s Xavier & Vito FunATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks, DJ J Roc FAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of SpunkBOXERS HK: Texas Hold ‘EmContinue reading "Sat. Night Picks 1.7.2017"
On Point With: Sherry Vine
She’s been a top New York City nightlife performer since the 1990′s, and one of a handful from that era to remain at the absolute top of her game. As one of the genre’s most prolific creators of song and video parodies, she’s worked with pretty much everyone in the biz (and major stars beyond),Continue reading "On Point With: Sherry Vine"
Friday Night Picks 1.6.2017
UPTOWNALIBI: Grand Lounge Fridays, a new Friday night party in HarlemSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker CASTRO: S.O.S. FridaysHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Furry Friday bear happy hour hosted by Maddelynn Hatter, followed by Bootsie LeFaris’ last Pop Friday (she’ll be back there next week for a revamped party)ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: 80′s night with DJ Nicky Boom Box &Continue reading "Friday Night Picks 1.6.2017"
On Point With: Dahlia Sin
This candidate for New York nightlife’s “Thirstiest Thot” also happens to be a fierce-as-fuck drag queen. Forming the Haus of Aja in 2016 with three of her similarly f-a-f sister queens turned out to be the Ticket, and the Haus has been slaying ever since. Let’s get down and dirty with Dahlia Sin! Thotyssey: Hi Dahlia,Continue reading "On Point With: Dahlia Sin"
Thurs. Night Picks 1.5.2017
UPTOWN:L. VIOLET LOUNGE: Ivana hosts a new weekly party with gogo boys in the BronxSUITE: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeCASTRO: Turn Up Thursdays with the SocialitesHELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour upstairs (6pm), followed by Peppermint (11pm)HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Misty Mountains (7pm), followed by Shequida with guest Aquaria (11pm)VSBU: Chaka KhanvictINDUSTRY: QUEEN does aContinue reading "Thurs. Night Picks 1.5.2017"
Bar Babe of the Week: Julian at Ty’s
Required West Village weekend activity: stepping in to Ty’s and getting served by this sexnugget (who also plays the best music video mixes of all time). We love Julian! Bar that I work at: Ty’s Bar, 114 Christopher St. How long I’ve worked there: Almost 6 years (really…?!) What are my shifts: Friday, Saturday, SundayContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Julian at Ty’s"
Wed Night Picks 1.4.2017
UPTOWNLA PINATA: Happy hour with Honey Davenport WEST END: The two year anniversary of show of Brita Filter and Terra Hyman (9:30pm), followed by Nedra Belle and a one-night only return of “Worship” with guest Carmen Sedemi (11pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree CASTRO: Cockboyz with Jae GorgeousHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Paige Turner with Nomi SasTHERAPY: Monet X Change &Continue reading "Wed Night Picks 1.4.2017"
On Point With: Ragamuffin
A fan favorite from Brooklyn’s recently defunct venue This-N-That, the whip-smart queen known as Ragamuffin is back in her borough with a vengeance. Join us as as she dishes about her drag journey, the shitstorm of 2016, and having hope that 2017 will be better! Happy New Year, Raga! There’s a lot of heavy stuff goingContinue reading "On Point With: Ragamuffin"
Tuesday Night Picks 1.3.2017
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O ’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeHARDWARE: Delighted Tobehere returns to Late Night Tea with Pixie Aventura RITZ: Gay College TuesdayTHERAPY: Sherry Vine and PeppermintINDUSTRY: Bad Drag Queen with Monet X ChangeCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz Cracker with Sherry Pie WEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess Bitch & Lilith LeFae with MochaContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks 1.3.2017"
New Year’s Day Picks 1.1.2017
UPTOWNCASTRO: C’est Lavie SundaysSUITE: Karaoke Sundays with Glam GavinHELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: Tea Dance with DJ 2Face & Jada Valenciaga, followed by Paige TurnerHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice, followed by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs & Scotty Em VSBU: Marti Gould Cummings with Izzy Uncut & more CHELSEABARRACUDA: Pixie AventuraGILDED LILY: Atelier,Continue reading "New Year’s Day Picks 1.1.2017"
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