In these dark days, we can all use a little Blaque Fridae in our lives; the Brooklyn queen is on the rise and slaying the game. [Cover photo: Voxigma Lo] Thotyssey: Blaque, hello! How is February treating you? Blaque Fridae: Hello! February is going good. The year is a bit looming, but going good. ThankContinue reading "On Point With: Blaque Fridae"
Wednesday (2.12.2025)
WEDNESDAY (2.12.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Vinyl Scratch (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, JanContinue reading "Wednesday (2.12.2025)"
Tuesday (2.11.2025)
TUESDAY (2.11.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamaraContinue reading "Tuesday (2.11.2025)"
On Point With: Mimi Sashimi
This multitalented Miss Paradise pageant hopeful is already a winner: the delicious Mimi Sashimi! [Cover photo: Privilege] Thotyssey: Mimi, hello! Thanks for chatting! How's February treating you? Mimi Sashimi: Thanks for having me! February has been really busy so far. Pretty much all of my free time has been going towards preparations for Miss Paradise.Continue reading "On Point With: Mimi Sashimi"
Monday (2.10.2025)
MONDAY (2.10.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Adam Pascal, Nick Adams, Luxx Noir London, Nick Laughlin & more (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Monday (2.10.2025)"
Sunday (2.9.2025)
SUNDAY (2.9.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX URBANO: Brunch feat. Jus Jahlisa (1pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) TUMI:Continue reading "Sunday (2.9.2025)"
Saturday (2.8.2025)
SATURDAY (2.8.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE TUMI: Brunch feat. Amanda Pörq & Moxy Cillin (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)Continue reading "Saturday (2.8.2025)"
Friday (2.7.2025)
FRIDAY (2.7.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) DIVE 106: Drag Race / Blacc Cherry (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race / Amanda Pörq (8pm);Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'SContinue reading "Friday (2.7.2025)"
Thursday (2.6.2025)
THURSDAY (2.6.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Michelle Ann Star (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE IT'S HIM: Jarvis Derrell with DJ Alex Cohen (6pm) BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski with BubblesContinue reading "Thursday (2.6.2025)"
Wednesday (2.5.2025)
WEDNESDAY (2.5.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Vinyl Scratch (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Jimbo, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, JanContinue reading "Wednesday (2.5.2025)"
On Point With: Artina Darkly
Known originally for casting sultry, macabre shadows with her burlesque, Artina Darkly has since diversified her aesthetic... and produces a number of her own events as well. Thotyssey: Artina, hello! Happy February! I see you were at a "Clown Cult" event at a Purgatory last night, how did that go? Artina Darkly: Hello! I'm doingContinue reading "On Point With: Artina Darkly"
Tuesday (2.4.2025)
TUESDAY (2.4.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: "Z Happy Hour" (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm)Karaoke feat. Emily McNamaraContinue reading "Tuesday (2.4.2025)"
Monday (2.3.2025)
MONDAY (2.3.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: "Content Creator Happy Hour" (6pm) NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Jimbo, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Adam Pascal, J. Elaine Marcos, NickContinue reading "Monday (2.3.2025)"
On Point With: Jay Alexander
A circuit DJ coming into his own: Jay Alexander! [Cover photo: Victor C. Carroz] Thotyssey: Jay, hello! How was your January? Jay Alexander: My January has been long but fun, started 2025 off on a good note for sure. I was able to bring my music to a couple new bars and clubs around theContinue reading "On Point With: Jay Alexander"
Sunday (2.2.2025)
SUNDAY (2.2.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX URBANO: Brunch feat. Jus Jahlisa (1pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Harlem Sunday Funday" feat. DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) TUMI:Continue reading "Sunday (2.2.2025)"
Saturday (2.1.2025)
SATURDAY (12.1.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE TUMI: Brunch feat. Amanda Pörq & Moxy Cillin (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm)Continue reading "Saturday (2.1.2025)"
Friday (1.31.2025)
FRIDAY (1.31.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) DIVE 106: Drag Race / Blacc Cherry (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race / Amanda Pörq (8pm);Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. JacklynnContinue reading "Friday (1.31.2025)"
On Point With: Takita Limon
With dance moves and self-made fierce looks, Takita Limon is a sweet newer addition to New York drag! [Cover photo: MTHR TRSA] Thotyssey: Hello, Takita! So 2025 is so far turning out about as crazy as we thought it would, but overall how did the first month treat you personally? Takita Limon: Thank you soContinue reading "On Point With: Takita Limon"
Thursday (1.30.2025)
THURSDAY (1.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Scarlett D. Von’Du (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE IT'S HIM: Jarvis Derrell with DJ Alex Cohen (6pm) BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski with BubblesContinue reading "Thursday (1.30.2025)"
X-Rayed Sex: “Understanding When Males Call Their 🍑 A 🐱”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. [Cover image: Henry Scott Tuke "The Critics" 1927 Courtesy of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (Warwick District Council) [CoverContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Understanding When Males Call Their 🍑 A 🐱”"
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