On Point With: Bertha Vanayshun

From the fine art world to the fierce drag stage, Bertha Vanayshun is here for your amazement. Thotyssey: Hello Bertha, thanks for chatting with us tonight! We're getting to the point where saying Happy New Year might be annoying to some, lol... but Happy New Year! How did you ring in your 2023? Bertha Vanayshun:Continue reading "On Point With: Bertha Vanayshun"

Monday (1.16.2023)

MONDAY (1.16.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) THIRST: Ralphy B's "Thirsty Theatre" (8pm) ATLASContinue reading "Monday (1.16.2023)"

Podcast: The Spiritual Awakening of Lagoona Bloo (or “Simon Cowell Can Suck It”)

Jim and Freddie enjoyed the Drag Race premiere, and Freddie shares the tea about DJing the premiere viewing party at one venue hosted by some of this season's stars! We also discuss how the ep taught us that Jersey drag was "just okay," and how the young cast and their new MTV home invigorated the franchise. Also,Continue reading "Podcast: The Spiritual Awakening of Lagoona Bloo (or “Simon Cowell Can Suck It”)"

Playthingz: Tomorrow’s a Big One!

We at Thotyssey and our sis Phil Chanel have been loving watching our day party "Playthingz" flourish at Playhouse! Every Sunday from 3pm to 7pm, "Playthingz has become THE post-brunch destination in the West Village! VJ OhRicky's Eurocheese, pop remixes, and Kylie stanning videos make for the perfect feelgood soundtrack of the day, and we've got an amazingContinue reading "Playthingz: Tomorrow’s a Big One!"

Saturday (1.14.2023)

SATURDAY (1.14.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: "Sexy AF Saturdays" (6pm) IDENTITY: DJ dance party (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'SContinue reading "Saturday (1.14.2023)"

Friday (1.13.2023)

FRIDAY (1.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) 181 CABRINI: Drag Race / Cherry Poppins (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc with JanaeContinue reading "Friday (1.13.2023)"

Thursday (1.12.2023)

THURSDAY (1.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: "Trappy Pregame" (5pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Uptown Stripdown" burlesque feat. Stella Nova with Miss AuroraBoobrealis, Noctua, Right Now Rouge, Magical Girl Ebony & Totally Uncensored (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "TrappyContinue reading "Thursday (1.12.2023)"

Wednesday (1.11.2023)

WEDNESDAY (1.11.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: Dj dance party (8pm) IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) RITZ: Chaka Khanvict (8pm);DJ Jovanotti (10pm) HARDWARE: DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);BoudoirContinue reading "Wednesday (1.11.2023)"

Tuesday (1.10.2023)

TUESDAY (1.10.2023) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) IDENTITY: "TBTuesdays" (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Paige Turner (6:30pm);Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & Jacklynn Hyde (10:30pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (1.10.2023)"

On Point With: Tiffany Heather Samantha

This "Off-Broadway Belting Babe of Brooklyn" got her drag start in a theatrical production... and now she's bringing that Broadway love to The Beechman! Tiffany Heather Samantha tells all. Thotyssey: Hello Tiffany, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your New Years Eve? Tiffany Heather Samantha: It was fabulous! I went to a brunchContinue reading "On Point With: Tiffany Heather Samantha"

Monday (1.9.2023)

MONDAY (1.9.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN BOXERS HK: Poker with Butch Cordora (6pm) HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) THIRST: Ralphy B's "Thirsty Theatre" (8pm) ATLASContinue reading "Monday (1.9.2023)"

Bar Babe of the Month: Brad at The Spot

He works the bar AND your body... Brad hits the Spot! Bar(s) that I work at: Spot BarHow long I've worked there: Oh gosh, 4 or 5 months. Time flies when you are having fun, right? What are my shifts: Weekends; typically Thursday - Sunday. What makes this bar great: The duality of the bar.Continue reading "Bar Babe of the Month: Brad at The Spot"

Podcast: Where’s the tHOTlist? With Nightlife Horror Powercouple Matty Glitterati & Krys Fox

It's a post-New Years Eve life, and Freddie & Jim catch us up on their adventures  which include a wild party and... a wedding? Also, Jim publicly addresses what happened to the tHOTlist this year. Also, how about that Rolling Stone singer list?? Next up, GLAM-nominated podcasters unite as delightful horrorshow Dirty Pillows' hosts Matty Glitterati & KrysContinue reading "Podcast: Where’s the tHOTlist? With Nightlife Horror Powercouple Matty Glitterati & Krys Fox"

Saturday (1.7.2023)

SATURDAY (1.7.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: "Sexy AF Saturdays" (6pm) IDENTITY: DJ dance party (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'SContinue reading "Saturday (1.7.2023)"

Friday (1.6.2023)

FRIDAY (1.6.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm) IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE:Continue reading "Friday (1.6.2023)"

Thursday (1.5.2023)

THURSDAY (1.5.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT BY 4WEST: "Trappy Pregame" (5pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursdays" (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) IDENTITY: Karaoke (10pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN VERS: HARDWARE: Lexington Banks & Audrey Phoenix (8pm);Shequida (11pm) RITZ: Lanyé Armön with Alex the Meh & AmeliaContinue reading "Thursday (1.5.2023)"