UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious with Honey Davenport HELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & Jasmine Rice, followed by Miz Cracker & Monet X Change RITZ: Latin Fever tea dance with DJ Eric AboboBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj followed by Courtney ActATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs, Scotty Em & gogo boy David LaCostiaTHERAPY: 2 Aces 4 Queens & A King (benefitContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks & guest Lauren Ordair, followed by SLAY SaturdaysBEECHMAN: Courtney Act, followed by Ginger MinjBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasRITZ: DJ’s Xavier & Bill ColemanATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks and DJ Brian RichardsFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Holly Dae & the boys of SpunkBOXERS HK: Cafe con CremaVSBU: Marti GouldContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Steve Sidewalk spins Britney’s birthdayBEECHMAN: Ginger Minj, followed by Courtney Act, then Distorted KristmessBOXERS HK: SkinTight USA XMas partyRITZ: DJs Xavier & John MartoHARDWARE: Bootsie LeFaris CHELSEATHE ALTMAN BUILDING: The Red Ball (fashion party/runway competition/AIDS benefit)URBAN STAGES: Winter Rhythms Holiday Drag Spectacular G LOUNGE: Hung FridaysEAGLEContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Holly Dae
[photo credit: Davide Laffe] She’s the current showrunner of the celebrated drag revue Queen at Industry, and one of the most recognizable faces in nightlife today. A consummate professional and a hilarious and beloved entertainer, she hosts and performs all over the city (and the world), and she’s won more pageant titles than most queens couldContinue reading "On Point With: Holly Dae"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWN:ALIBI: Shuga CainWEST END: The Haus of Mouth finale, with guest Florence D'Lee HELL’S KITCHENRITZ: Beers & Bears happy hour, followed by Peppermint BEECHMAN: Debut of “ Dashing Through the Divas” with Courtney Act HARDWARE: Dusty Ray Bottoms with guest Jan Sport, followed by Shequida with guest Kareem McJagger.BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Distorted DivasATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Ga(y)me Night with Holly Box-SpringsContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
Bar Babe of the Week: Renan at Barracuda
Profiling queer NYC’s favorite boys (and beyond!) behind the bar. This week, it’s the Brazilian Bombshell of Barracuda, GLAM-nominated Renan! Bar that I work at: Barracuda Lounge How long I’ve worked there: I started January 16th of 2016! Almost hitting the year mark! What are my shifts: You can find me there Saturday, Sunday, MondayContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Week: Renan at Barracuda"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNHAMILTON LODGE: Happy hour benefit for Housing Works, with Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal WEST END: Nedra BelleHELL’S KITCHENPOSH: Bootsie LeFaris’ birthday showHARDWARE: Paige Turner with Whendy Whaxwood. THERAPY: Monet X Change & Pixie Aventura INDUSTRY: Sherry VineRISE: Aquaria & Andora with guest Marti Gould Cummings RITZ: Half year anniversary of TURNt, with guests MILK & SherryContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Clarice DuBois
She’ll be celebrating her first drag anniversary in just a few weeks, but this queen has already accomplished amazing things in this city: a spot in this year’s prestigious “So You Think You Can Drag” competition, guest appearances in venues all over the city, a new pageant package in the works… and her own weekly show!Continue reading "On Point With: Clarice DuBois"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNNABE: Queerotiqa, a night of urban queer poetry & performance, plus open mic & karaokeLIPS: Debut of Blackie O ’s holiday specialHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Lady SinAGaga hosts ChosenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Roxy Brooks RITZ: Gay College Tuesday and DJ Mikey Mo’s birthdayCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz CrackerWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR: Shirley U. Jest with Zalika ParsonsBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess & Lilith with MochaContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Jackie Cox
A strong contender from the very first season of the seminal competition “So You Think You Can Drag,” this queen has made her drag mark in the seven years since with her quick wit, glamorous looks and Mary Poppins attitude. Having Named herself after a bitch and a handjob, she now electrifies the Laurie Beechman stage severalContinue reading "On Point With: Jackie Cox"
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENACORN THEATRE: A reading of Marc Singer’s play Alice is Burning starring Dusty Ray Bottoms, Alexis Michelle, Brita Filter, Peppermint, Jada Valenciaga and more.THERAPY: Peter Gallagher and Kathryn Gallagher are Marti Gould Cummings’ guests for Stage FrightHARDWARE: Terra Hyman guests with Sutton Lee Seymour RITZ: Tina Burner with Chelsea Piers INDUSTRY: Nick Adams guests for DIVACHELSEASIDContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
On Point With: Courtney Act
One of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s most undeniably gorgeous breakthrough stars, this Season Six runner-up proved to the world that she wasn’t just “resting on pretty” with her dynamic singing and razor-sharp wit. Thotyssey talks Trump’s America, Australian Idol, Drag Race All-Stars Season 3 (?), Christmas at the Beechman and the most glorious pair of drag wingsContinue reading "On Point With: Courtney Act"
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNUNCLE CHARLIE’S: PhilEsha De Lox returns with a new cabaret showcase and guest performersHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious with Kari KerningHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Brita Filter & guest Tammy Spenks, followed by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change RITZ: Latin Fever tea dance with DJ Eric AboboATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Holly Box-Springs, Scotty Em & gogo boy David LaCostiaTHERAPY: Paige Turner VSBU: Marti GouldContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Skinny Brunch with Roxy Brooks, followed by SLAY SaturdaysBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: Roxy makes her Distorted Divas debutSPACE IBIZA: Power VERS with DJs Vito Fun & Paolo Pacheco STAGE 48: Eventbrice urban party YOLO debuts at its new locationRITZ: DJ’s Xavier & John MartoATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Scotty Em, Tammy Spenks and DJ Xavier MazaraContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
On Point With: Anita Buffem
The entertainment collective known as the Haus of Mimosa consists of Anita Buffem and Gina Maria Rittale, who both serve as emcees, drag queens, and fully-realized fictional characters all at once. Rarely performing in traditional nightlife venues, the Haus instead cornered the market during the early 2000s in what were considered unusual gigs at theContinue reading "On Point With: Anita Buffem"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz Cracker HELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Brian Richards & Chris RyanBEECHMAN: Debut of Distorted KristmessRITZ: DJs Xavier & Scotty RoxSTAGE 48: Black Friday, an Eventbrice urban megapartyCHELSEAG LOUNGE: Hung FridaysWEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess & Lilith, followed by Yuhua Hamasaki, then Hot Rabbit with Catrina LovelaceROCKBAR: Viva Vidalia & Florence D'Lee, followedContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Brenda Dharling
Simply one of New York City’s most graceful, gorgeous, poised, positive and professional nightlife performers, Brenda Dharling is probably the only drag queen that no girls really mind losing the pageant crown to (they better not, she has like fifteen of them). This fierce dancer brings her A-game to every stage she’s on, and ifContinue reading "On Point With: Brenda Dharling"
Thanksgiving Night Picks
UPTOWNUNCLE CHARLIE’S: Thanksgiving partyHELL’S KITCHENPOSH: DJ Neverland spinsHARDWARE: Shequida with Ari KikiRITZ: Peppermint & DJ Scotty Rox. INDUSTRY: Thanksgiving Queen with Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Terra Hyman & Jada Valenciaga. CHELSEAEAGLE NYC: Gear NightWEST VILLAGESTONEWALL: Thanksgiving karaokeBOOTS & SADDLE: Delilah Brooks, followed by Beverly Leslie Sills with Vicky Boofont MONSTER: SpunkTY’S: Thanksgiving drink specialsEAST VILLAGEEASTERNBLOC: Severely Mame & DJContinue reading "Thanksgiving Night Picks"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNHAMILTON LODGE: Thanksgiving Eve happy hour with Honey Davenport & Sapphira CristalCASTRO: Thankxgivin’ Eve with the CockboyzLOFT 142: Thanksgiving EveHELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Cafe con Crema Thanksgiving EveHARDWARE: Paige Turner with Jackie CoxINDUSTRY: Sherry VineTHERAPY: Monet X Change & Pixie AventuraRISE: Aquaria & Andora with guests Ebonee Excell & Roxy Brooks RITZ: Aja gets TUNRtCHELSEAACE HOTEL: Whitney Day DJs a ThanksgivingContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
nySEE: Stephen Mark Land
By Scotty Em photos by : SuiteBePhotography GoGo Stephen has a big butt and an even bigger personality. I sat down the “cake boss” to talk all things nightlife, and to get a little more insight on the boy on the box. I’ve had the fortune of calling him a friend a colleague for years now,Continue reading "nySEE: Stephen Mark Land"
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