Don't be fooled by this multifaceted performer's brief time on "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- she's so much more than that and a bacon dress! A stage and screen actress with several credits who made Oscar history, a musician who rocks out with other big name queens, the niece of a true American icon, and nowContinue reading "On Point With: Kelly Mantle"
Wednesday (6.19.2024)
WEDNESDAY (6.19.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE'S: Jupiter Genesis with Daniella Darling (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN /Continue reading "Wednesday (6.19.2024)"
X-Rayed Sex: Don’t Let The Sex Negativity Towards Pride Undo You
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. [Cover image: Henry Scott Tuke "The Critics" 1927 Courtesy of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (Warwick District Council) [CoverContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: Don’t Let The Sex Negativity Towards Pride Undo You"
Tuesday (6.18.2024)
TUESDAY (6.18.2024) 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 DICKENS: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (7pm) IT'S HIM: Steph Amoroso (7pm) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (9:30pm) ATLASContinue reading "Tuesday (6.18.2024)"
On Point With: Crystal Marie Tyler
Having already won an important drag pageant for up-and-comers, artist and performer Crystal Marie Tyler had an army of fans cheering her on at Stonewall as she won a second important title. And this weekend, she returns to the scene of that great moment for an all new showcase! Thotyssey: Hi Crystal! How is PrideContinue reading "On Point With: Crystal Marie Tyler"
Monday (6.17.2024)
MONDAY (6.17.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) EDISON BALLROOM: "Queerty Pride" feat. Peppermint, Charles Busch, Paula Pell & MorgXn (7pm) RED EYE / COCKPIT: Drunk Musicals:Continue reading "Monday (6.17.2024)"
On Point With: Xana 101
Co-producer of the rave-tastic EUWHORIA parties that are seizing the queer femmes and their friends like a fever, Xana 101 is spinning the soundtrack of a stylish & sexy summer. [Cover photo: Hadriel Gonzalez / Cyb3r Bull] Thotyssey: Hi Xana, happy Pride Month! You just came off of, what, three gigs this weekend? "Kittypool," "Xenasphere"Continue reading "On Point With: Xana 101"
Sunday (6.16.2024)
SUNDAY (6.16.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN RANCO TEQUILERIA: Brunch feat. L'Tina Turner (11am) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs (noon)Continue reading "Sunday (6.16.2024)"
Saturday (6.15.2024)
SATURDAY (6.15.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX CHOCOBAR: Brunch feat. Jus Jahlisa (3pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) THE SNUG (CITY ISLAND): Amanda Pörq (8:30pm) ABSOLUTTO: "The Reunion Part 2" feat. DJs Donna Edwards, Kim B, Mary Mac, MK, Missy B & Trini (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX:Continue reading "Saturday (6.15.2024)"
Friday (6.14.2024)
FRIDAY (6.14.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN DIVE 106: Drag Race / Moxy Cillin or Blacc Cherry (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Drag Race / Jasmine Kennedie & Izzy Uncut (7pm);Mathieu Blue's "SuperContinue reading "Friday (6.14.2024)"
On Point With: Anne J. Tifah
With her drag striking a balance between political activism and superfun weirdness, Anne J. Tifah is truly a drag performer of this moment... and likely for many moments to come! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting today, Anne! How has Pride Month been treating you so far? Anne J. Tifah: Hello! I'm so happy to be withContinue reading "On Point With: Anne J. Tifah"
Thursday (6.13.2023)
THURSDAY (6.13.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BRONX BREWERY: "BXB Drag Pageant" hosted by Vivika Westwood (7pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Uptown Stripdown" burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Queerly Femmetastic, Susie Dahl, Cashlee Banks, Indie Blossom & Brooklyn Knightly (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE:Continue reading "Thursday (6.13.2023)"
On Point With: Hope 808
Coming up as a DJ during socially distanced post-lockdown NYC, Hope 808 keeps us hopeful for the future of the city dance floors with "Family Jewels," "Lezzie Maguire" and an official Pride party this summer. [Cover photo: Syra Sparkle] Thotyssey: Hi Hope, Happy Pride! How is June treating you so far? Hope 808: Hey there,Continue reading "On Point With: Hope 808"
Wednesday (6.12.2024)
WEDNESDAY (6.12.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: "What Up Wednesdays" hosted by Chavis (6pm) SUITE: Edafe Okporo's City Council campaign event hosted by Marti Gould Cummings (6pm);Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) JOANNE'S: Jupiter Genesis with Vidana (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm)Continue reading "Wednesday (6.12.2024)"
On Point With: Catalina
Catalina puts body-ody-ody on the menu this summer! Thotyssey: Hi Catalina, Happy Pride Month! You just had a real busy weekend spent at Paradise and Stonewall… how did it all go? Catalina: Oh yes, it was everything I imagined and more! Although I hurt myself on Friday night a little bit--I called out of workContinue reading "On Point With: Catalina"
Tuesday (6.11.2024)
TUESDAY (6.11.2024) 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 IT'S HIM: Steph Amoroso (7pm) HARDWARE: EurovisioNYC feat. AIKO with DJ OhRicky & Lexington Banks (7pm);Pixie Aventura & Essa Noche (10pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (6.11.2024)"
On Point With: DynAmite
Known for bringing Bollywood beats to the bars via his hit party brand Yuva, producer and DJ DynAmite serves it hot this summer. [Cover photo: Winston Williams] Thotyssey: Hi DJ DynAmite, thanks for chatting today! We are already about a third of the way through Pride Month now… how is it treating you so far?Continue reading "On Point With: DynAmite"
Monday (6.10.2024)
MONDAY (6.10.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) RED EYE / COCKPIT: "Roundtable Concert" (8pm) BOXERS HK: Lagoona Bloo (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat.Continue reading "Monday (6.10.2024)"
Sunday (6.9.2024)
SUNDAY (6.9.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX LE CHEILE: Brunch feat. Janae SaisQuoi & Elise Navy-Dad (1pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RED STACHE:Continue reading "Sunday (6.9.2024)"
Saturday (6.8.2024)
SATURDAY (6.7.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN 4WEST LOUNGE: DJ Frankie Paradise (5pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (10pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT: BrunchContinue reading "Saturday (6.8.2024)"
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