[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"
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNVivacious is joined by Nomi Sas at Hogshead!HELL’S KITCHENPaige Turner guests stars with Sutton Lee Seymour for Broadway Monday at Hardware!TIMES SQUAREDina Martina’s night at BB Kings!CHELSEAAnother Round of Miss Lady Liberty at the Ace Hotel!WEST VILLAGEThe house queens on Rockbar come together for a special Pride performance! Including Florence D’Lee, Shirley U. Jest andContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
On Point With: M’Lady Uppercrust
Once a New York drag queen with a popular happy hour show, M’Lady Uppercrust left it all behind to pursue other dreams and opportunities–in a swirl of Drag Race rumors, of course! Now she’s back in town for a few gigs, and with a very coveted role in this week’s Pride parade. Sweetie darlings, comeContinue reading "On Point With: M’Lady Uppercrust"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNRuby Powers hosts an Orlando fundraiser at Symphony Space’s Bar Thalia!HELL’S KITCHENIt’s the Spice Pride NYC Festival at the Attic!Justin Luke and Robyn Ya’Man host at the Ritz.Another Trade at UNDR.CHELSEAA tribute to Howard Ashman, 4pm at the Metropolitan Room!Brita’s out of town, so Kareem is joined by Tammy Spenks, Kristy Blaze and others forContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNBrenda Dharling & Miz Cracker at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENDistorted Pride at the Beechman!SkinTightUSA has an event at BoxersHK!There’s a Pride lineup at the Ritz tonight.CHELSEAGood times at Gym Bar!WEST VILLAGEIt’s Empire City MC’s annual Blessing of the Bikes ceremonial tradition, in front of Ty’s!Glace Chase fills in for Linda Simpson at Le Poisson Rouge bingo!Natalie Carrera’sContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Ruby Powers
After a successful turn in 2015′s “New York’s Next Top Drag Queen” competition, cabaret queen Ruby Powers is making her mark all over the city. This Saturday night, she returns to Bar Thalia at Symphony Space for an Orlando relief benefit… and there’s more exciting stuff on the horizon! Thotyssey and Ruby dish on cityContinue reading "On Point With: Ruby Powers"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNArianna Hanson is Brita & Terra’s guest star for Haus of Mouth at the West End.HELL’S KITCHENShequida hosts a benefit show for Orlando at Hardware, with special guests including Vivacious, Pattaya Hart & Kari Kerning!The full cast of this season’s Queen (Holly, Bootsie, Brenda, Pixie & Terra) is back at Industry, with a Gods & MythsContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
On Point With: Monica Blewinsky
While being a fun drag queen and a life of the party, Monica Blewinsky is also a scientist and an activist. She’s been settled back in New York just few days now after a long stay in Florida, and her timing couldn’t have been better. We need Monica now more than ever, as a resultContinue reading "On Point With: Monica Blewinsky"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNCome play with the Cockboyz at Castro!HELL’S KITCHENBootsie LeFaris takes your requests at POSH!Get TURNt at the Ritz!CHELSEAMarti Cummings, Ellia J. Garlands & Delilah Pipes bring you Drag Academy at G Lounge!Gurlesque at Barracuda tonight: Tina Burner, Chelsea Piers & Blacqueline O’Nasty!WEST VILLAGELola Michele-Kiki & Catrina Lovelace fill in for Alexis Michelle at Boots &Continue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Untitled Queen
Both a serious artist and a fun nightlife entertainer, Untitled Queen might not have a name per se–but she has a lot to say about her life and career, the Brooklyn scene, and the role of a queen in these challenging times. Read the Untitled Truth with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Hi Untitled! How was Brooklyn PrideContinue reading "On Point With: Untitled Queen"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNBlackie O’Nasty’s karaoke at Lips!HELL’S KITCHENNick Jonas album release party at the Ritz! Nick was in town yesterday, just sayin.Sherry Vine & Peppermint are back for Therapy, and we need it!CHELSEAJudy Darling & Miz Cracker, tonight at Barracuda.WEST VILLAGEPattaya Hart’s Boots & Saddle show is back at 6pm starting tonight!Terra Hyman performs at the legendaryContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Stephanie Stone
Let’s remind ourselves that LGTBQ nightlife is fun and amazing, and so vital to our community. Enter kiki-connoisseur Stephanie Stone, drag hostess extraordinaire! Get your life with this exclusive interview. Thotyssey: Hi Stephanie! Thanks for talking to us. I’m guessing you were out doing something fun last night, somewhere! Stephanie Stone: No, but I can’tContinue reading "On Point With: Stephanie Stone"
Monday Night Picks
UPTOWNMiz Cracker joins Vivacious at Hogshead!HELL’S KITCHENDiana DeGarmo guests with Marti Cummings at Therapy.CHELSEAAnother round of Miss Lady Liberty at the Ace Hotel.WEST VILLAGEThere’s another vigil for Orlando tonight outside Stonewall.There’s an Orlando benefit show at Boots & Saddle tonight as well.EAST VILLAGEHoney Davenport spins for Kareem McJagger’s birthday, tonight at the Cock.Another Outrage, tonightContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
On Point With: Pythagoras Papi
Known in nightlife by stage personas Mister Rawunchy and Mistress Wolverinna, the spiritual healer and radio talk show host known as Pythagoras Papi has a life story and philosophy that are equal parts complex, fascinating, tragic and inspirational. But his stage presence as both Mister and Mistress is nothing short of naughty, old school fun.Continue reading "On Point With: Pythagoras Papi"
Tonight.
Here’s the full NYC calendar tonight, go where you feel safe and among loved ones. Many venues have Tonys viewing parties tonight, maybe that would be a satisfatory distraction, if that’s what you need.Tomorrow night, there is a vigil in front of Stonewall to honor the victims at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNOctavia Anyae at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENA special Pride Boyz Night at Therapy, with Lola Michele-Kiki, Ari Kiki & Viki Villainess hosting.Heather Wood hosts a Madame President lovefest at Bamboo52.A Puerto Rican Day Parade edition of Cafe con Crema, now at BoxersHK!A special Broadway Bares edition of Tha Boy at Atlas Social Club.MURRAY HILL:At the Gramercy Theatre,Continue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNBrenda Dharling & Miz Cracker at Suite.HELL’S KITCHENDistorted Pride opens at the Beechman!Kareem is back at the Ritz!After Distorted, Bootsie LeFaris hosts Pop Friday at Hardware!CHELSEACatch Friday at BoxersNYC.WEST VILLAGEGoldie Peacock performs for KWIR at Monster tonight.Underwear party at Pieces!Dejavu comes to 49 Grove.EAST VILLAGE11:11 at Open House!BROOKLYNThe Teaser Party for the NY Boylesque FestivalContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Bootsie LeFaris
One thing that everyone who knows this drag queen will tell you is that she is Professional. She werks and she WORKS, and she doesn’t suffer your shit, but she’s always there to help a sister out. She has a great time performing, and we all have a great time watching her. She can laughContinue reading "On Point With: Bootsie LeFaris"
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