Friday (5.19.2023)

FRIDAY (5.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN NEW WORLD STAGES: Anthony Rapp: Without You feat.Continue reading "Friday (5.19.2023)"

On Point With: Vampy Von Thickums Galore

A stunning performance pedigree and a recent "BitchFest" win make this dark demon of dance one to watch in Brooklyn and beyond: Vampy Von Thickums Galore! [Cover photo: Evangeline] Thotyssey: Hey Vampy, how are you enjoying May? Vampy Von Thickums Galore: I'm feeling amazing; this month is such a whirlwind of amazing things. Today isContinue reading "On Point With: Vampy Von Thickums Galore"

Thursday (5.18.2023)

THURSDAY (5.18.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: "Drag Attack" competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Daphne Always: By a Thread (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "JukeVideo" (8pm) BOXERS HK: Game nightContinue reading "Thursday (5.18.2023)"

X-Rayed Sex: “I’m HIV+… But I Forget”

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. I learned I was HIV+ in the fall of 2007. And I honestly forget what year I becameContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “I’m HIV+… But I Forget”"

Wednesday (5.17.2023)

WEDNESDAY (5.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Nick Gaga (10pm) VERS: Yasmeen Kennedy with Espi O'Najj, VanityContinue reading "Wednesday (5.17.2023)"

Tuesday (5.16.2023)

TUESDAY (5.16.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner - finale (6:30pm);"Stage Fright" feat. Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Level Up" geekyContinue reading "Tuesday (5.16.2023)"

Monday (5.15.2023)

MONDAY (5.15.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness"Continue reading "Monday (5.15.2023)"

Podcast: Chicky Gorgina, Venezuelan Child Star Turned Ice Palace Queen

Freddie & Jim return to Red Eye Studios chatting about VERS' "Get Schooled" finale, the writers' strike and... Bros? Then  the delightful queen on the scene Chicky Gorgina is in the Thot Seat! She talks about her rising success in NYC drag; her life as a prospective child performer in Venezuela and the joys and problemsContinue reading "Podcast: Chicky Gorgina, Venezuelan Child Star Turned Ice Palace Queen"

Sunday (5.14.2023)

SUNDAY (5.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) SECRET ROOM: Lucky Chengs brunch (noon &Continue reading "Sunday (5.14.2023)"

Saturday (5.13.2023)

SATURDAY (5.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Eurovision (2pm);Heidi N. Dix (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THEContinue reading "Saturday (5.13.2023)"

Friday (5.12.2023)

FRIDAY (5.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN THE DICKENS: Drag Race / Adriana TrentaContinue reading "Friday (5.12.2023)"

On Point With: Daniella Darling

The recent cycle winner of Hell's Kitchen's hottest new drag competition, Daniella Darling is a true star on the rise. Thotyssey: Hello Daniella, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Spring cheating you so far? Daniella Darling: So lovely! I'm a Taurus, so spring is definitely my season! Love that! May has already beenContinue reading "On Point With: Daniella Darling"

Thursday (5.12.2023)

THURSDAY (5.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX BROADWAY BAR @ NORDSTROMS: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: "Drag Attack" competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE DICKENS: Mx. LeStrange (6pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "JukeVideo"Continue reading "Thursday (5.12.2023)"

Wednesday (5.10.2023)

WEDNESDAY (5.10.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Nick Gaga (10pm) VERS: Yasmeen Kennedy with LadyContinue reading "Wednesday (5.10.2023)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Alex at GYM Bar

Be kind and unwind with GYM's amazing Alex! Bar(s) that I work at: GYM Sportsbar How long I've worked there: since May 2021 What are my shifts: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays What makes this bar great: The patrons who have been coming here since their doors opened. Best drink I make: Margaritas / ManhattansContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Alex at GYM Bar"

Tuesday (5.9.2023)

TUESDAY (5.9.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) THE PORCH: Diamante Habibi & Giardia the Parasite with DJ Kanga Roo & Mady Lop (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN SEAMORE'S @ URBANSPACE W52: Bingo feat. Chaka Khanvict (6:30pm) THE SPOT: Bingo feat. PaigeContinue reading "Tuesday (5.9.2023)"

On Point With: Nick Laughlin

A talented live performer who's become a creative titan backstage and in nightlife spaces alongside a "Drag Race" legend, Nick Laughlin has unleased Divatronic onto the iniverse. [Cover photo: LAPÎDŪS] Thotyssey: Hello Nick, thanks for chatting with us today! First and foremost: Met Gala looks! Have you gotten a chance to browse, and do youContinue reading "On Point With: Nick Laughlin"

Monday (5.8.2023)

MONDAY (5.8.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness"Continue reading "Monday (5.8.2023)"