UPTOWNLOFT 142: Kocktail MondaysSUITE: Glam Gavin’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENBIRDLAND: Randy Rainbow hosts a Pre-Election Day party with several Broadway performersTHERAPY: Stage Fright with Marti Gould Cummings & guest Dee RoscioliINDUSTRY: Hannah Shankman guest stars in DIVA with Marty ThomasRITZ: Tina Burner’s birthday weekHARDWARE: Paige Turner guest hosts Broadway MondayCHELSEASID GOLD’S REQUEST ROOM: Severely Mame & KimberlyContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNCASTRO: Peppermint hosts a charity tea danceHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious is joined by Honey DavenportHELL’S KITCHENTHERAPY: A special happy hour benefit show with Jackie Dupree, Miz Cracker, Ivana Black & more. Followed by Paige Turner’s Slurp.RISE: Marty Thomas hosts Open Mic NightINDUSTRY: Kizha CarrVSBU: Marti Gould Cummings, with guest Tommi RoseHARDWARE: Monet X Change & MizContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
On Point With: Kandy Muse
The Haus of Aja (a fierce and fabulous drag family) owns Brooklyn, and will be taking over the other other boroughs–and every damn city on the map–in due time. Exuding strength, glamour and charisma, these girls are true nightlife legends in the making. Kandy Muse is the newest girl in the Haus, and she chatsContinue reading "On Point With: Kandy Muse"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Octavia AnyaeCASTRO: Black PartyHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Logan Hardcore hosts Skinny Brunch, followed by Slay SaturdayBEECHMAN: Trixie MattelST. CLEMENTS THEATRE: Daddy Issues starring Shua PotterBROADWAY COMEDY CLUB: The debut of Distorted Divas starring Dallas DuBois, SPACE IBIZA: VERS with DJs Theresa & OosterhausCHELSEAG LOUNGE: Bella Noche & Jimmy Nataraj Burgio join Brita & Kareem for GLOWMEATPACKINGCIELO: TRADEWESTContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
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Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz CrackerHELL’S KITCHENBEECHMAN: Trixie Mattel, followed by Distorted DizneeST. CLEMENT’S THEATRE: Daddy Issues starring Shua PotterATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: New weekly disco partySTAGE 48: Eventbrice urban megapartyRITZ: DJs Xavier & Vito FunCHELSEAG LOUNGE: HUNG FridayWEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess & Lilith, followed by Yuhua Hamasaki and then Hot Rabbit with JizzaBella &Continue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Prada G. Major
Try to deny the fierceness of this Brooklyn-born dancing queen, who’s high energy performances and high-class-hood glamour have been gagging us for over eight years now. And don’t expect a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to cut her down even a peg–her benefit show this coming Saturday at her home bar Boots & Saddle has already trumped theContinue reading "On Point With: Prada G. Major"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNALIBI: Premiere of Shuga Cain’s new weekly showTOOLBLOX: Heather WoodWEST END: Haus of Mouth starring Brita & Terra with guests Whendy Whaxwood & Beverly Leslie SillsHELL’S KITCHENBEAR DEN (ABOVE THE RITZ): Beers & Bears happy hourBEECHMAN: Debut of Trixie Mattel’s new stage showST CLEMENT’S THEATRE: Daddy Issues starring Shua PotterATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Ga(y)me Night withContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
On Point With: John-John Punki
The adorable winner of Mr. Rockbear 2015 and Mr. Eagle NYC 2017 is truly a Leather Bear for the People, being the host of a popular weekly happy hour and the participant of several charity events, including an important upcoming one benefiting his close friend. Get on it with John-John Punki! Thotyssey: Hi John-John, thanksContinue reading "On Point With: John-John Punki"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNKAZZA @ HAMILTON LODGE: Sapphira Cristal hosts happy hourWEST END: Nedra BelleHELL’S KITCHENVSBU: Karaoke with Blackie OPOSH: Bootsie LeFarisHARDWARE: Paige Turner with Beverly Leslie SillsTHERAPY: Monet X Change & Pixie AventuraINDUSTRY: Sherry Vine with Jan SportRITZ: TURNt WednesdaysCHELSEAEAGLE NYC: Jockstrap Wednesday returnsWEST VILLAGEBOOTS & SADDLE: Lola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace’s happy hour show returns, followedContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
nySEE: DJ Xavier Mazara
By Scotty EmEver wonder what it’s like to be one of NYC’s hottest DJ’s? I have, so I sat down with one of my favorites, DJ Xavier Mazara, to find out what it’s like being a slave to the music.Where are you from?I was born in the Bronx, NY. Moved upstate when I was threeContinue reading "nySEE: DJ Xavier Mazara"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNLIPS: Blackie O’s karaokeHELL’S KITCHENBOXERS HK: Karaoke with Jackie DupreeVSBU: God Save the QueenHARDWARE: Pixie Aventura & Delighted TobehereTHERAPY: Sherry Vine & PeppermintRITZ: Day After Halloween cheap costume contest for Gay College TuesdayINDUSTRY: Bad Drag Queen with Monet X ChangeCHELSEABARRACUDA: Judy Darling & Miz CrackerWEST VILLAGEROCKBAR: Catrina LovelaceBOOTS & SADDLE: Princess & Lilith featuring MochaContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
Halloween Night Picks
Halloween is finally here!UPTOWNMAMAJUANA CAFE: Sugga Pi Koko revives her show TGIM for a Halloween special, with guests Ebonee Excell & Octavia AnyaeLOFT 142: Kedwin Zapada’s Halloween party with Monica Xtravaganza & Pito Carrera SUITE: Halloween party & costume contestCASTRO: Rocky Horror Halloween partyHELL’S KITCHENSTAGE 48: Voss Events presents Night of the Living Drag, starring mostContinue reading "Halloween Night Picks"
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNHOGSHEAD TAVERN: Vivacious’ Halloween show with Maci SumcoxCASTRO: Harmonica Sunbeam hosts the Aphrodisiac Masquerade BallHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Halloween edition of Scotty Em’s TrickTHERAPY: Paige Turner’s Halloween Slurp with Jackie Cox and Shnappshanna Von Carlsberg COPACABANA: The Only Bloodbath, hosted by Kim Chi & Bob the Drag Queen and featuring several of the city’s topContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNBAR THALIA (SYMPHONY SPACE): Ruby Powers’ Halloween cabaret showCASTRO: Possession, the sexy Halloween party with DJ Anarki SUITE: Octavia AnyaeTOOLBOX: Jackie Dupree hosts the Halloween party & costume contestTOWNHOUSE: Halloween partyLIPS: Late night Dirty Show goes HalloweenHELL’S KITCHENFAIRYTAIL LOUNGE: Prada G. Major guest hosts the Spunk/Adonis party.BOXERS HK: Cafe con Crema Latin Halloween partySPACE IBIZA: DJContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
Halloween weekend begins!UPTOWNLIPS: The Dirty Show Halloween editionSUITE: Brenda Dharling & Miz CrackerCASTRO: Fetish masquerade edition of S.O.S. FridaysHELL’S KITCHENATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Nicky Boom Box DJ’s DTFBEECHMAN: Distorted HalloweenVSBU: Halloween party with Marti Gould Cummings & Sheila TackSTAGE 48: Halloween Masquerade BallRITZ: Britney Virazzano, Kimmi Moore, DJs Scotty Rox & XavierXL: Matinee Pervert: HalloweenCHELSEAMETROPOLITAN ROOM:Continue reading "Friday Night Picks"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNLIPS: Halloween Dinner with the DivasINDIAN ROAD CAFE: Monthly Drag BingoFARAFINA CAFE: Vivacious & Alexis Michelle watch Al-Stars reunion & give showsTOOLBOX: Watch All-Stars with Heather WoodWEST END: Haus of Mouth followed by Freshman 18+ HalloweenHELL’S KITCHENST. CLEMENTS: Daddy Issues starring Shua PotterBEECHMAN: Big Wigs with Kasha Davis & Aggy DunneATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Watch theContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
On Point With: Pixie Aventura
No doubt one of the city’s most exciting and beloved nightlife entertainers, this fierce dancing queen is also a staunch professional with very high standards. It only takes one night of watching the intensity of her her energy performance to realize why she’s gigging all over the city… including a major Halloween show that nightlifers everywhere areContinue reading "On Point With: Pixie Aventura"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNHAMILTON LODGE: Halloween happy hour with Honey DavenportWEST END: Nedra Belle with Bella NocheHELL’S KITCHENHARDWARE: Paige Turner’s Halloween show with Juicy LiuRISE: A Gaga album giveaway at LegendTHERAPY: The Help with Pixie Aventura & Monet X ChangeINDUSTRY: Sherry Vine’s Halloween showRITZ: TURNt Helloween with guest AjaCHELSEASID GOLD’S REQUEST ROOM: Angela DiCarlo’s Halloween edition of ADDContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
nySEE! with Jamie Rossi
[photo: David Laffe]By Scotty EmThotyssey contributor Scotty Em’s weekly column profiles the hottest gogo dancers in NYC. Today he speaks to Jamie Rossi.How long have you been gogo dancing?I’ve been in and out of the scene for the past few years, but my gogo career really started to take off this past February.How did you getContinue reading "nySEE! with Jamie Rossi"
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