MONDAY (1.5.2026) 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 54 BELOW: Matthew Morrison (7pm) RED EYE: Melisma, Castrata & Norma Tears (7pm);"Comic Cabaret" hosted by Charles Osborne (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB:Continue reading "Monday (1.5.2026)"
On Point With: Echinacea Monroe
Bringing positive energy and performance mastery to the often cutthroat NYC drag competition scene, Echinacea Monroe Sidora is one we should all be watching in the new year. Thotyssey: Happy New Year, Echinacea! How did you celebrate the weekend? Echinacea Monroe: Happy 2026! I performed at Good Judy with my sister Ella Fartzgerald and SwissContinue reading "On Point With: Echinacea Monroe"
Sunday (1.4.2026)
SUNDAY (1.4.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Music Bingo" (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. Zeta Jones & Kamilla Kockman (noon & 2:30pm); DJs Steve Sidewalk & PaulContinue reading "Sunday (1.4.2026)"
Saturday (1.3.2026)
SATURDAY (1.3.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 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. Izzy Uncut and / or Skye Walker and / orContinue reading "Saturday (1.3.2026)"
Friday (1.2.2026)
FRIDAY (1.2.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX HAMILTON HALL: Drag Race / Vivacious (8pm) LE CHEILE: Drag Race / Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9:30pm)Continue reading "Friday (1.2.2026)"
X-Rayed Sex: “Where Is Our Gay Intimacy?”
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 photo: Nadzeya Haroshka / Getty Images] Recently, I saw a video clip on Twitter/X of an interview with Darryl Stephens of Noah's Arc fame. InContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Where Is Our Gay Intimacy?”"
New Years Day (1.1.2026)
THURSDAY (1.1.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin Amanda Pörq with Eddie Estrada (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RITZ: Jam Eden (7pm);Octavia Anyae & DJ Nesto (11pm) BOXERS HK: Christine Dior & BrieContinue reading "New Years Day (1.1.2026)"
New Year’s Eve (12.31.2025)
WEDNESDAY (12.31.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. Happy New Year from Thotyssey NYC! Browse tonight's scheduled New Years Eve events by neighborhood: UPTOWN HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE CHELSEA MIDTOWN EAST / FLATIRON / GRAMMERCY MEATPACKING WEST VILLAGE EAST VILLAGE BROOKLYN QUEENS LONG ISLAND NEW JERSEY
Tuesday (12.30.2025)
TUESDAY (12.30.2025) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (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: Matthew Morrison (7pm) RED EYE: RealContinue reading "Tuesday (12.30.2025)"
On Point With: Barbie Swae
She's one of the ball scene's most widely recognized and beloved stars, a fashion model and now a bona fide reality TV star to boot. We all worship at the doorstep of Barbie Swae's dreamhouse... and the best is yet to come! [Cover photo: @kombucci] Thotyssey: Barbie, hello! Thanks so much for chatting during theContinue reading "On Point With: Barbie Swae"
Monday (12.29.2025)
MONDAY (12.29.2025) 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 PALLADIUM TIMES SQUARE: "Totally Tubular Festival" feat. A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, The Motels,Continue reading "Monday (12.29.2025)"
On Point With: Ryan McKnight
An OG DJ and scenester from one of New York nightlife's greatest eras, Ryan McKnight is now making all the music happen at a true hotspot in Brooklyn. [Cover photo: Maeghan Donohue] Thotyssey: Ryan, hello! Happy Day After Christmas! Did you celebrate at all? Ryan McKnight: I did, kinda. I wasn't feeling well, but spentContinue reading "On Point With: Ryan McKnight"
Sunday (12.28.2025)
SUNDAY (12.28.2025) 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. Paige Turner (noon &Continue reading "Sunday (12.28.2025)"
Saturday (12.27.2025)
SATURDAY (12.27.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 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. Izzy Uncut & Skye Walker (noon & 2:30pm);DJ dance party (10pm) LAContinue reading "Saturday (12.27.2025)"
Friday (12.26.2025)
FRIDAY (12.26.2025) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. Note: there may be some venue closures and event cancelations due to possible increment weather tonight. 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 SQUAREContinue reading "Friday (12.26.2025)"
Christmas (12.25.2025)
THURSDAY (12.25.2025) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. Note: We'll try to keep the list updated re: previously unannounced holiday closures and programming changes throughout the day. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA SUITE: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE SHOPS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE: "Voss Events:Continue reading "Christmas (12.25.2025)"
Christmas Eve (12.24.2025)
WEDNESDAY (12.24.2025) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. Note: We'll try to keep the list updated re: previously unannounced holiday closures and programming changes throughout the day. 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 / TIMESContinue reading "Christmas Eve (12.24.2025)"
On Point With: Essa Noche
We last spoke to this queen when she was quite new to drag and had a different name. Now that she's become one of the city's most popular and busy drag performers and is currently a multiple Glam award nominee, it's definitely time to catch up with Essa Noche! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Essa,Continue reading "On Point With: Essa Noche"
Tuesday (12.23.2025)
TUESDAY (12.23.2025) 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 PARIS THEATER: Screening of Carol (6pm) RISE: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Karaoke feat.Continue reading "Tuesday (12.23.2025)"
On Point With: Jam Eden
She's lived all ovah, but currently Ritz resident Jam Eden is sweetening the palettes of New York's drag fans. Thotyssey: Hi Jam, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Holiday Month treating you? Jam Eden: Hi hi of course, lovely chatting with you. The holiday month is treating me with a lot of blessingsContinue reading "On Point With: Jam Eden"
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