World AIDS Day (12.1.2025)

MONDAY (12.1.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. Learn more about World AIDS Day here, and the Trump administration's shameful refusal to acknowledge it here. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54Continue reading "World AIDS Day (12.1.2025)"

Sunday (11.30.2025)

SUNDAY (11.30.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Egypt & Holly Box-Springs (noon & 2:30pm);Continue reading "Sunday (11.30.2025)"

Saturday (11.29.2025)

SATURDAY (11.29.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX LEHMAN CENTER (BX): Deborah Cox, Estelle & Vivian Green (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX:  Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. SkyeContinue reading "Saturday (11.29.2025)"

Friday (11.28.2025)

FRIDAY (11.28.2025) 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 / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: "Voss Events: Santa's Secret" (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY: Trivia feat. Jacklynn HydeContinue reading "Friday (11.28.2025)"

On Point With: Bea Effay

The part of a RuGirl superstar's drag family, New York's Bea Effay is weaponized for slaying this season. [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles / @juanjonas_files] Thotyssey: Bea, hello! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you celebrating at all? Hi there! Happy Holidays. I'm staying in New York and keeping it chill this Thanksgiving, but I celebrated Friendsgiving with a wholeContinue reading "On Point With: Bea Effay"

Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)

THURSDAY (11.27.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. Note: some events below may be cancelled and some venues may be closed due to the holiday; we will keep the list updated when possible. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUAREContinue reading "Thanksgiving (11.27.2025)"

Wednesday (11.26.2025)

WEDNESDAY (11.26.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE INDOOR TREEZ: Sabel Scities (3pm) 54 BELOW: Ginger Minj (7pm) RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted byContinue reading "Wednesday (11.26.2025)"

Tuesday (11.25.2025)

TUESDAY (11.25.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Strip Teaz" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW:Continue reading "Tuesday (11.25.2025)"

1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp

It's about that time for a catchup with one of New York nightlife's most essential movers-and-shakers as he prepares a weeknight party premiere at one of Brooklyn's hottest venues. Thotyssey: Hello again, Frankie! Happy Almost Thanksgiving… how are you celebrating? Frankie Sharp: Happy Thanksgiving! Feels very strange to dig into fall / winter -- myContinue reading "1 Thot Minute With Frankie Sharp"

Monday (11.24.2025)

MONDAY (11.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) VERS: Trivia hosted by Christopher Metzger-Timson (7pm);Pianist AndreContinue reading "Monday (11.24.2025)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Joshua at Industry

A longtime favorite of a recently shuttered iconic Chelsea venue, Joshua keeps the good spirits flowing in HK. Bar(s) that I work at: Industry Bar How long I've worked there: I've been at Industry Bar since March 25, 2025. However, I’ve been with the company since the Spring of 2007 (at Barracuda Lounge), so that’sContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Joshua at Industry"

Sunday (11.23.2025)

SUNDAY (11.23.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (5pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Black Widow & ZetaContinue reading "Sunday (11.23.2025)"

Saturday (11.22.2025)

SATURDAY (11.22.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX:  Virgo Rising (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ dance party (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Brunch feat. Skye Walker and / or Black Widow andContinue reading "Saturday (11.22.2025)"

Friday (11.21.2025)

FRIDAY (11.21.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Patti Smith (8pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: "Voss Events: Santa's Secret" (6pm & 9pm) INDUSTRY:Continue reading "Friday (11.21.2025)"

Thursday (11.20.2025)

THURSDAY (11.20.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Vanity LaVain (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night hosted by Shane Cherry (6pm) SALESFORCE TOWER: "Empowerment Awards" hostedContinue reading "Thursday (11.20.2025)"

On Point With: Kay Gorgeous

A darling of Jersey drag, Kay Gorgeous is charming audiences everywhere, from theaters to pottery studios. Thotyssey: Hey, Kay! Thanks for chatting today! We're entering peak autumn drag weather this week, lol… how are you enjoying it so far? Kay Gorgeous: I'm loving the fall drag! The weather is beautiful for drag. I get toContinue reading "On Point With: Kay Gorgeous"

Wednesday (11.19.2025)

WEDNESDAY (11.19.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX BEACON THEATRE: Sarah McLachlan (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Elle Barto (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: Poker hosted by Butch Cordora (7pm);"Stage Fright" hosted by Marti Gould Cummings withContinue reading "Wednesday (11.19.2025)"

On Point With: Alexis Kmieck

Once associated with one of the world's best known drag show / nightlife production brands, Alexis Kmieck has since cemented her own place in the scene with "Stoned." [Cover photo: @briton.jpg / @pictureplastic] Thotyssey: Hello Alexis! How is autumn treating you so far? Alexis Kmieck: It's been way too cold, but she's been cute! Gay HalloweenContinue reading "On Point With: Alexis Kmieck"