Two bright-eyed dreamers from South Dakota and North Dakota respectively, Bradford Wakefield and his boyfriend Justin Heim–aka Don Chipotle and Apollo Dioni–are now New Yorkers heading Bad Apple Boylesque, a sexy and talented troupe of performers thirteen-strong. Bradford dishes with Thotyssey about how all this sexiness came about, and what’s in store for them… andContinue reading "On Point With: Bradford Wakefield (Don Chipotle)"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNOctavia Anyae’s birthday show at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENSee Tammy Spenks with Epiphany and a hot gogo boy at Atlas Social Club.And as always, new DJs spin at UNDR’s weekly Trade.And, there’s a new urban party called Saturday Night Lituation at Stage 48.CHELSEAIt’s Flippe Kikke’s birthday at G Lounge’s GLOW Saturday!WEST VILLAGEAt the St John’s Episcopal ChurchContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
On Point With: Detoxx Busti-ae
This Jamaican-born dancing queen can school all of us on how to be Everything: she keeps it as real as it can possibly be, she puts 100% of her creativity and effort into her drag, and somehow is able to devote tons of time into charity and fundraising for LGBT issues–including a showcase she’s presentingContinue reading "On Point With: Detoxx Busti-ae"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNMiz Cracker & Brenda Dharling slay at Suite.HELL’S KITCHENTonight’s a SkinTight USA/Marvel event at Atlas Social Club, featuring DJ Susan levine & LeNair Xavier!Bootsie LeFaris hosts Pop Fridays at Hardware!CHELSEACatch Fridays at Boxers Chelsea!WEST VILLAGEIt’s comedian Ike Avelli’s birthday show at the Duplex, with special gusts Ari Kiki, Miz Cracker & more!Marti Cummings performs atContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Delighted Tobehere
One of this city’s most beloved female celebrity illusionists, South Carolina-born drag queen Delighted Tobehere made her mark very quickly here in NYC. This was thanks in part to a memorable spot on “America’s Got Talent,” and to immediately winning a flashy new pageant just ten days after she got here! Now part of the Hardware/PiecesContinue reading "On Point With: Delighted Tobehere"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNHoney Davenport at the Hamilton Lodge.HELL’S KITCHENPixie & Monet are The Help at Therapy!Epiphany joins the Real Deal Wednesday girls at the Ritz!CHELSEAAt G Lounge, find Marti with The Countess Mascara & Petra Fried!WEST VILLAGEBefore Petra heads to Chelsea, catch her special birthday show at Rockbar!Then later at Rockbar, it’s the return of DJ Jene’sContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Skyla Versai
This lovely queen and dancing machine has been gracing NYC venues for over a decade, is a staple of the Lips drag dining experience and has been a member of the Queen revue at Industry since its original run with Shequida. Thotyssey checks in with the luminous Skyla Versai before her final NYC gig ofContinue reading "On Point With: Skyla Versai"
Tuesday Night Picks
UPTOWNBlacqueline O’Nasty hosts karaoke at Lips.HELL’S KITCHENCinco de Mayo week begins at the Ritz!At Hardware, Delighted & Pixie put the “T” in Tuesday nights!CHELSEAJudy v. Cracker at Barracuda!WEST VILLAGEFrankie Sharp’s birthday bash at the Jane!EAST VILLAGEStrut! at Acme, featuring Diana Taylor and Marquee! BROOKLYNPrincess Bitch & Lilith LeFae give you a TnT Tomfoolish Tuesday night.QUEENSKeep your TuesdaysContinue reading "Tuesday Night Picks"
On Point With: Sasha Pierce Davenport
Soulful singer Edwin became Sasha Pierce Davenport almost by accident. Now, while Edwin continues performing with the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and auditioning for musicals everywhere, Sasha has a unique Brooklyn showcase and a major drag pageant to prepare for. Thank you Ms. Pierce Davenport, for finding the time to take Thotyssey toContinue reading "On Point With: Sasha Pierce Davenport"
Monday Night Picks
Before, During & After Drag Race!UPTOWNBarbra Herr & the boys of Evolve!HELL’S KITCHENKaraoke with Kareem at Bamboo52!CHELSEAIt’s the finale of NYNTDQ at the Metropolitan Room!WEST VILLAGERight after Drag Race, Boots & Saddle hosts a benefit for Jizzabella, the drag queen who was assaulted in HK last week.EAST VILLAGEExile, DJ Keoki at Rumpus Room.BROOKLYNThorgy’s back atContinue reading "Monday Night Picks"
Where to Watch RPDR Ep. 9
It’s coming down to the wire, girls, and I have heard rumors that will make you GAG. Pick a spot, or hop around the hood during commercials!Ace Hotel: Terra Hyman & Brita FilterAlbatross: Yuhua HamasakiBamboo52: Kareem McJagger & Bobby LaSalleBarracuda: Judy DarlingBarrage: no hostBoots & Saddle: Delilah BrooksBoxersHK: Paige TurnerBoxersNYC: Alexis MichelleDBL: no hostDon Pedro:Continue reading "Where to Watch RPDR Ep. 9"
Sunday Night Picks
UPTOWNMorgan Royel on the Lips stage!HELL’S KITCHENBrita Filter & Jasmine Rice are debuting their new Skinny Brunch at Hardware (happening right now)!Another production of Nasty Drew & the Harder Boys at the Beechman!Zachery Daniel & Lindsay Morgan perform with Marti at Vodka Soda/Bottoms Up!CHELSEAFrankie Sharpe at the Gilded Lily!MILK, Amanda Lepore, Epiphany & the cast ofContinue reading "Sunday Night Picks"
Saturday Night Picks
UPTOWNPapi Chulo Saturday at Castro.HELL’S KITCHENDJ OhRicky’s Eurovision tea Dance is happening right now til 8pm at Hardware!It’s Da Boy’s debut at Atlas Social Club!It’s another Trade at UNDR.CHELSEAIt’s Kareem’s birthday this GLOW Saturday at G Lounge! With Brita Filter, Florence D’Lee & other hosts!WEST VILLAGEThe final performance of A Kristian Life at the Duplex!JigglyContinue reading "Saturday Night Picks"
Friday Night Picks
UPTOWNBrenda & Miz Cracker are back at Suite!HELL’S KITCHENWhat’s going down for DTF Friday at Atlas tonight?WasBitches FINALLY returns to Bamboo52… for realz this time!CHELSEAGet Hung at G Lounge!TIMES SQUAREWanted: new urban party at Shadowboxers!MURRAY HILLDonna Summer & Stevie Nicks tributes at the Cutting Room, courtesy of MaryAnne Piccolo & Damn the Light Productions!WEST VILLAGEHarmonicaContinue reading "Friday Night Picks"
On Point With: Florence D’Lee
This New Orleans-born bearded beauty just placed in the Miss Stonewall pageant, and is headlining a variety show there on May 1st! Thotyssey proudly spills the tea with Florence D’Lee about the rise of the beard queens, Bianca Del Rio’s early acting career, and her own new weekly show debuting next month! Thotyssey: Hi Florence,Continue reading "On Point With: Florence D’Lee"
Thursday Night Picks
UPTOWNIt’s another night of Brita & Terra at the West End.HELL’S KITCHENFifi DuBois fills in as Ga(y)me Mistress for Holly Box-Springs at Atlas.Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Harajuku are among Miz Cracker’s guests for ShowOff at Hardware. Learn your HERstory with the ladies of Queen and special guest Alexis Michelle at Industry!CHELSEABoxersNYC’s 6th year anniversary atContinue reading "Thursday Night Picks"
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On Point With: Florence D’Lee
This New Orleans-born bearded beauty just placed in the Miss Stonewall pageant, and is headlining a variety show there on May 1st! Thotyssey proudly spills the tea with Florence D’Lee about the rise of the beard queens, Bianca Del Rio’s early acting career, and her own new weekly show debuting next month!Thotyssey: Hi Florence, congratulationsContinue reading "On Point With: Florence D’Lee"
Wednesday Night Picks
UPTOWNYossss Cockboyz at Castro!HELL’S KITCHENBarbra Streetsand performs at Rise!Sutton Lee Seymour & Jackie Cox fill in for Paige at Hardware.CHELSEAChelsea Piers & Angel Draper join Marti at G Lounge.WEST VILLAGENew show: Lola Michele-Kiki & Katrina Lovelace at Boots & Saddle happy hour!It’s Brita Filter’s final Encore at Pieces.Jasmine Rice & Nikco join Holly Dae atContinue reading "Wednesday Night Picks"
On Point With: MaryAnne Piccolo
Singer, actress, educator and co-founder of Damn the Light Productions, MaryAnne Piccolo wears a lot of hats. This week, and again on Friday the 13th next month, she’ll bust out the veiled black top hat as she pays tribute to one of pop culture’s most recognizable icons. MaryAnne talks to Thotyssey about her rock musicalContinue reading "On Point With: MaryAnne Piccolo"
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