Jim reviews Robert Garcia and Jayse Vegas' Help, I'm In a Secret Relationship episode and recounts how he harassed Freddie during his DJ gig at VERS on Saturday. Then it's Brooklyn institution DJ Ickarus in the Thot Seat! We discuss their recent departure from the long-running show Dragnet, becoming equally iconic in Manhattan, Bushwigs pastContinue reading "Podcast: Ickarus Shoots Their Arrow"
Sunday (4.23.2023)
SUNDAY (4.23.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX BAAZI: Brunch feat. Scarlett D. Von'Du, Daniel Barrett & Bianca Star (noon) 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: BrunchContinue reading "Sunday (4.23.2023)"
Saturday (4.22.2023)
SATURDAY (4.22.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) TRIAD: Pam Ann & Me (9:30pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty MountainsContinue reading "Saturday (4.22.2023)"
Friday (4.21.2023)
FRIDAY (4.21.2023) 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: Janae SaisQuoi (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Seth Sikes & Nicholas King (7pm) THIRST: DJ JCLEF (8pm);"Diverse Fridays" (10pm) HARDWARE: LolaContinue reading "Friday (4.21.2023)"
Drag Race All-Stars S8 Cast Announced!
RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 8 will air Friday nights on Paramount Plus beginning May 12th. Check back with Thotyssey for NYC viewing parties! Now that the full cast is announced, you can browse some On Point interviews we've done over the years with some of them: Alexis Michelle Heidi N Closet Kandy Muse KashaContinue reading "Drag Race All-Stars S8 Cast Announced!"
Thursday (4.20.2023)
THURSDAY (4.20.2023) 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) RED EYE: The Garlands Attraction starring EJ Garlands & TheContinue reading "Thursday (4.20.2023)"
On Point With: EJ Garlands
A multitalented performer who's played a lot of roles on stage and in many facets of nightlife, EJ Garlands is about to take the spotlight in a brand new showcase. Thotyssey: EJ, hello! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! I understand you're taking part in a new show. EJ Garlands: It's called The Garlands Attraction!Continue reading "On Point With: EJ Garlands"
Wednesday (4.19.2023)
WEDNESDAY (4.19.2023) 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) GREEN ROOM 42: Lady Bunny:Continue reading "Wednesday (4.19.2023)"
Tuesday (4.18.2023)
TUESDAY (4.18.2023) 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 (6:30pm);"Stage Fright" feat. Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) THE DICKENS: "Iconoclast Collective Theatre" hosted by Plasma withContinue reading "Tuesday (4.18.2023)"
On Point With: Holly Wood
This Toolbox temptress is about to serve us all the cakes... cupcakes, that is. Everybody comes to Holly Wood! Thotyssey: Hello, Holly! How are you enjoying April so far? Holly Wood: Thank you! April has been fabulous so far; I live for the heat! I have also had some really exciting gigs this month--it's beenContinue reading "On Point With: Holly Wood"
Monday (4.17.2023)
MONDAY (4.17.2023) 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 RED EYE: Unpacked podcast live taping starring Jan Sport with Jackie Cox (4pm) BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRickyContinue reading "Monday (4.17.2023)"
Podcast: Jan Sport Unpacks & Lets Loose
STREAM ON ALL PLATFORMS HERE Thotyssey’s Jim and co-host Freddie Cosmo present a weekly podcast taped live at Red NY discussing NYC queer nightlife news and gossip, featuring a new interview with a dynamic insider each week. Jim reviews "The Vibe" at the Copa, and then he and Freddie give a little primer on thisContinue reading "Podcast: Jan Sport Unpacks & Lets Loose"
Sunday (4.16.2023)
SUNDAY (4.16.2023) 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 (4.16.2023)"
Saturday (4.15.2023)
SATURDAY (4.15.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) THE SPOT:Continue reading "Saturday (4.15.2023)"
Friday (4.14.2023)
FRIDAY (4.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) TRIAD: Color Me Julia feat. Julia Van Cartier with Ruby Powers & Tetiana Maria (6:30pm) LINCOLN CENTER: "American Songbook: Paradise Garage" feat. The Dragon Sisters, The Illustrious Blacks & DJ Samuella (7:30pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / KikiContinue reading "Friday (4.14.2023)"
Thursday (4.13.2023)
THURSDAY (4.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Uptown Stripdown" burlesque feat. Stella Nova, Foxy Belle Afriq & more (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: "Drag Attack" competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "JukeVideo" (8pm) THIRST:Continue reading "Thursday (4.13.2023)"
On Point With: Atomic Annie
Beginning as a Covid queen and quickly become a "BitchFest" winner, Atomic Annie is currently enjoying her explosion onto the Brooklyn scene. [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Annie, thanks for chatting on this beautiful April day! How's the month treating you so far? Atomic Annie: Hi! Amazing! It's been nice seeing venues open upContinue reading "On Point With: Atomic Annie"
Wednesday (4.12.2023)
WEDNESDAY (4.12.2023) 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 RED EYE: Muse II starring Castrata (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinue reading "Wednesday (4.12.2023)"
Tuesday (4.11.2023)
TUESDAY (4.11.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) THE PORCH: Diamante Habibi & Giardia the Parasite with Penny Livonia (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 (4.11.2023)"
Bar Babe of the Month: Molly Rhinestones at Metro & Macri
A previous GLAM door goddess nominee and an entire Brooklyn institution, Molly Rhinestones is a sparkling delight on either side of the bar. Bar(s) that I work at: Macri Park, Metropolitan, and Paragon How long I've worked there: I've been at Macri since we reopened. I've been doing a number of different jobs at MetroContinue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Molly Rhinestones at Metro & Macri"
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