RuPaul's Drag Race released their traditional "Meet The Queens" video yesterday, announcing the cast of competitors for their upcoming seventeenth season (although as always, fan speculation identified them months ago). This season will feature only one New York-based queen and one New Jersey girl, as well as a former New Yorker. You can revisit Thotyssey'sContinue reading "Drag Race S17 Cast Announced!"
Wednesday (12.4.2024)
WEDNESDAY (12.4.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE'S TRATTORIA: Jupiter Genesis with Jamie CD (8pm) 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 WORLDContinue reading "Wednesday (12.4.2024)"
On Point With: Andie Sleaze
Teasing the holiday season with Andie Sleaze, a Brooklyn drag star on the come-up! [Cover photo: Ryan Kell.] Thotyssey: Andie, hello! How was your Thanksgiving? Andie Sleaze: Hey Thotyssey, thanks for having me! It's been a little slow this week in the Sleaziverse… I was stuck at home under the weather, so I missed aContinue reading "On Point With: Andie Sleaze"
Tuesday (12.3.2024)
TUESDAY (12.3.2024) 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) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: All night happy hour (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke hosted by Emily McNamara (10pm) HARDWARE: BingoContinue reading "Tuesday (12.3.2024)"
Monday (12.2.2024)
MONDAY (12.2.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE GREEN FIG @ YOTEL: "Musical Mondays" feat. VJ Mike Borowski (6pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, JanContinue reading "Monday (12.2.2024)"
On Point With: SAWC
Recently GLAM nominated for Best Scene Queen and new category Best Party Host, Bronx-born Brooklyn nightlifer SAWC is ending 2024 on a particularly tasty note. Also, meet his alter ego Shibi! [Cover photo: Mambiché] Thotyssey: Hello SAWC! How was your Thanksgiving? SAWC: Pretty great! I got to spend time with my blood family and myContinue reading "On Point With: SAWC"
Sunday (12.1.2024)
SUNDAY (12.1.2024) 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) REDContinue reading "Sunday (12.1.2024)"
Saturday (11.30.2024)
SATURDAY (11.30.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Zeta Jones (noon &Continue reading "Saturday (11.30.2024)"
Friday (11.29.2024)
FRIDAY (11.29.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Joey McIntyre, J. Elaine Marcos, Nick Adams, LuxxContinue reading "Friday (11.29.2024)"
Thanksgiving (11.28.2024)
THURSDAY (11.28.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" feat. Nick Gaga (10pm) HARDWARE: Kamilla Kockman & Yasmin Delano (10pm) RITZ: DJ John Marto (10pm) BOXERS HK: "Hustlers" feat. Janelle No. 5, DJContinue reading "Thanksgiving (11.28.2024)"
Wednesday (11.27.2024)
WEDNESDAY (11.27.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE'S TRATTORIA: Jupiter Genesis with Zavaleta (8pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Vinyl Scratch (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWNContinue reading "Wednesday (11.27.2024)"
Tuesday (11.26.2024)
TUESDAY (11.26.2024) 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) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HUSH: All night happy hour (5pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke hosted by Emily McNamara (10pm) HARDWARE: BingoContinue reading "Tuesday (11.26.2024)"
Monday (11.25.2024)
MONDAY (11.25.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE GREEN FIG @ YOTEL: "Musical Mondays" feat. VJ Mike Borowski (6pm) 54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (7pm) CANCELLED ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) NEW WORLD STAGES:Continue reading "Monday (11.25.2024)"
On Point With: Joey Arias
There are no words more overused in drag and nightlife than "legend" and "iconic," but in this case there are just no better words to use. Joey Arias (aka Justine) has been a dynamic and popular figure in the New York nightlife scene since the late 70s, known for fierce punk rock vibes and incredibleContinue reading "On Point With: Joey Arias"
Sunday (11.24.2024)
SUNDAY (11.24.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 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) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs (noon) AMORContinue reading "Sunday (11.24.2024)"
Saturday (11.23.2024)
SATURDAY (11.23.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE TEMPO @ HILTON TIMES SQUARE: Brunch feat. Freeda Kulo with Spice Diamond & La Valdi (11:30am) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat.Continue reading "Saturday (11.23.2024)"
Friday (11.22.2024)
FRIDAY (11.22.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN NEW WORLD STAGES: Drag: The Musical starring Alaska, Lagoona Bloo, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Joey McIntyre, J. Elaine Marcos, Nick Adams, LuxxContinue reading "Friday (11.22.2024)"
On Point With: J-LINE
Back in town for shows and song drops following a tour: NYC queer indie recording artist J-LINE! Thotyssey: J-LINE, hello! Thanks for chatting with us! I understand that you've been touring and were recently in Canada… how did that go? J-LINE: I love touring in Canada. We played Montreal and Toronto, and I try toContinue reading "On Point With: J-LINE"
Thursday (11.21.2024)
THURSDAY (11.21.2024) 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 (10:30pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE IT'S HIM: Jarvis Derrell with DJ Alex Cohen (6pm) BALCON: DJ Alex Cohen with Hanukah Lewinsky (6pm);BootsieContinue reading "Thursday (11.21.2024)"
Wednesday (11.20.2024)
WEDNESDAY (11.20.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE'S TRATTORIA: Jupiter Genesis with Victoria Holiday (8pm) 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 54 BELOW:Continue reading "Wednesday (11.20.2024)"
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