Once a shy kid who wanted nothing more than to make movies, this young performer only recently busted out of her shell thanks to Shequida’s Drag Wars competition and is now appearing pretty much everywhere. Already a respected drag queen and filmmaker, she is taking the world by storm, one pageant at a time. Thotyssey gets theirContinue reading "On Point With: Blake Deadly"
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNVivacious’ show at Hogshead is now on Sunday, and tonight she’s joined by Maci Sumcox!HELL’S KITCHENPaige Turner has a festive Slurp at Therapy tonight.CHELSEAHave a patriotic FLY at the Monarch!Ladyfag returns to Flash Factory tonight with Battle Hymn.WEST VILLAGEFlorence D’Lee invades Stonewall!Terra Hyman, Alexis Michelle & Dusty Ray Bottoms are Look Queens at Monster tonight!EASTContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNOctavia Anyae at Suite.HELL’S KITCHENFifi DuBois & DJ 2Face are Serving it at Mr. Biggs!DJs Xavier & Mikey Mo spin at the Ritz.Celebrate your Independence at Trade @ UNDR!CHELSEALolita Golightly, Jizzabella & Arsenio Amadis guest host GLOW at G Lounge.WEST VILLAGEPrada G. Major’s 175th show at Boots & Saddle!The Urban Bear comes to Rockbar!EAST VILLAGESynthContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNMiz Cracker & Brenda Dharling at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENHolly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura & Monet X Change bring you Distorted Fireworks at the Beechman for one night only!Chaka Kahnvict hosts at VSBU tonight!CHELSEAAn urban rooftop party at the Indigo Hotel!WEST VILLAGEBrita Filter with Dusty Ray Bottoms at Pieces!Ari Kiki performs at Mancave, a new trans-friendlyContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Chris of Hur
There is no shortage of colorful characters in Brooklyn’s art-cum-nightlife crowd, but even in that vivid swirl the performer known as Chris of Hur is a standout. With hur Elizabethan wigs, beautifully bizarre costumes and paint, and one of the most eclectic lip sync lexicons in the biz, Chris is one of those nightlife performersContinue reading "On Point With: Chris of Hur"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNDrag bingo at the Indian Road Cafe in Inwood!Week two of Marti Gould Cummings’ new show at Unione!Kathryn Francisco performs with Brita & Terra tonight at the West End.HELL’S KITCHEN Charmagne Aultra & Marie Faustin compete for Miz Cracker’s contest at Therapy!Biblegirl is Shequida’s guest performer at Hardware.Tonight’s Queen at Industry: New York worship! WithContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
On Point With: Vinsantos
The ghoulishly glamorous Vinsantos has, in many ways, changed the face of New Orleans nightlife, and southern drag in general, thanks to a profoundly unique perspective and a successful workshop that she helms. Additionally, she’s a recording artist who frequently collaborates with glam/goth legend David J, and a coveted doll-maker. Go out and eat herContinue reading "On Point With: Vinsantos"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNIt’s Nedra Belle’s new show at the West End!HELL’S KITCHENPeppermint’s new karaoke night at Vodka Soda/Bottoms Up!Paige Turner & Nomi Sas are at Hardware tonight.Get TURNt at the Ritz!CHELSEAIt’s Vicky Boofont & Gina Tonic’s showcase at the Metropolitan Room!WEST VILLAGELady Bunny’s final Trans-Jester at Stonewall!Get Happy with Alexis Michelle at Boots & Saddle!Then back atContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Catrina Lovelace
This Mexican-American queen may look like a Dia de los Muertos super villainess, but she’s actually the super sweet life of every party. Come wish her a happy birthday at Stonewall this week as she hosts her very own showcase, and read now about the life and times of Miss Catrina Lovelace! Thotyssey: Catrina Lovelace,Continue reading "On Point With: Catrina Lovelace"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWN$2 Tuesday at Castro.HELL’S KITCHENGay College Tuesday at the Ritz!CHELSEAMiz Cracker & Judy Darling at Barracuda!WEST VILLAGEPattaya Hart’s 2-Year Anniversary at Boots & Saddle! Then right after, Fifi DuBois fills in for Ari Kiki at Boots.EAST VILLAGECrimson Kitty & Catrina Lovelace’s birthdays at ACME’s Strut!BROOKLYNPrincess Bitch & Lilith LeFae bring their Tomfoolery to TnT!QUEENSVictoria Chase’sContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Alexis Michelle
This fierce and gorgeous drag queen is well known and respected for her Broadway belting, her success in competitions and pageants, and her growing array of fierce, colorful looks. Alexis Michelle chats with Thotyssey about life, drag, reveals… and Cats! Thotyssey: Hi Alexis, how are you? How was Pride? Alexis Michelle: Hi! Pride was amazingContinue reading "On Point With: Alexis Michelle"
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNVivacious is with Svetlana Stoli at Hogshead tonight!A new night at Loft 142: Kocktail Mondays!HELL’S KITCHENMarti Cummings hosts Cady Huffman & Julie White at Therapy’s Stage Fright!CHELSEAAnother Miss Lady Liberty at the Ace Hotel!WEST VILLAGEThere’s a post-Pride party at SONO tonight!EAST VILLAGEKevin Aviance guest hosts Outrage at Rumpus Room tonight!BROOKLYNRuby Roo & Ragamuffin, at TnTContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
On Point With: Beverly Leslie Sills
Update: As of February 2017, this drag queen now goes by the name GILDA WABBIT. Beverly Leslie Sills is a drag queen with a fun bingo night at the Albatross… but she’s also much more than that. She’s an accomplished opera singer who wowed audiences as a contestant of “New York’s Next Top Drag Queen.” AndContinue reading "On Point With: Beverly Leslie Sills"
Thotyssey NYC Events
Check out all the weekend Pride events here! Keep coming back, it’s constantly being updated!Thotyssey NYC Events
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNMarti Gould Cummings premieres a new show at Union Bar!Pride underwear party at the West End!HELL’S KITCHENAt Hardware, it’s a Pride revue hosted by Michael Longoria!Over at Therapy, Miz Cracker hosts a benefit for Uganda Pride!Dai Burger performs at the Ritz!Pride Queen at Industry, With Holly,Terra, Monet, Maddelynn Hatter & Jada Valenciaga!Back again at Hardware,Continue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
On Point With: Miz Cracker
Few can argue that Miz Cracker isn’t one of the City’s hardest working–and most entertaining–drag queens (not to mention a widely read journalist). A protege of none other than Bob the Drag Queen herself, Miz has taken up the mantle of working everywhere, slaying with looks and laughs, and spearheading lofty humanitarian efforts, including aContinue reading "On Point With: Miz Cracker"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNUncle Charlie’s hosts an Orlando fundraiser all night.Honey Davenport & Sapphira Cristal at Hamilton Lodge.HELL’S KITCHENSyrian activist Subhi Nahas is joined by Monica Blewinski, Maddelynn Hatter & others at Hudson Terrace.Another benefit at Industry for the Anti-Violence project, with Sherry Vine and Peppermint.Bob the Drag Queen, Latrice Royale, Mimi Imfurst, Holly Dae, Honey Davenport, YuhuaContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Paige Turner
[Photo credit: Magnus Hastings] Several dozen New York drag careers got their start on “So You Think You Can Drag,” the competition that Paige Turner co-founded and hosted for six years. But Paige is a dynamite queen in her own right, thanks to her mod-Barbie aesthetic, her quick wit, and her eye for production and perfection.Continue reading "On Point With: Paige Turner"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNGlam Gavin’s karaoke at Suite.HELL’S KITCHENMonet X Change gives you Bad Drag Queen at Industry.CHELSEAMiz Cracker v. Judy Darling at Barracuda!WEST VILLAGEAt Rockbar, Florence D’Lee is joined by M’Lady Uppercrust!Ari Kiki’s Pride show at Boots & Saddle, with Lola Michele-Kiki!Frankie C hosts a gogo boy search at Monster!Chris of Hur performs at Frankie’s Pride partyContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Lavinia Draper
The kooky, drunken, oft-divorced showgirl Lavinia Draper is a favorite fixture of Stonewall, Excelsior and Fire Island. She’s a character inhibited by actress, singer, writer, teacher and comedienne Susan Companaro, but in many ways she’s much more than that. Susan/Lavinia chats with Thotyssey about how she got here, where’s going, and everything in between! Thotyssey:Continue reading "On Point With: Lavinia Draper"
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