Friday (2.24.2023)

FRIDAY (2.24.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) LINCOLN CENTER: "Switch N' Play: VAMP" feat. Miss Malice, K. James, Vigor Mortis, Divina GranSparkle, The Illustrious Pearl, Zoe Ziegfeld & Nyx Nocturne with Vander Von Odd, Iodine Quartz & Sasha Velour (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / KikiContinue reading "Friday (2.24.2023)"

Thursday (2.23.2023)

THURSDAY (2.23.2023) 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) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: "Drag Attack" competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "JukeVideo" (7pm) THIRST: "KO" game night hosted by ShaneContinue reading "Thursday (2.23.2023)"

Wednesday (2.22.2023)

WEDNESDAY (2.22.2023) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: DJ dance party (8pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "GAPiMNY: Elixir" queer Asian social (7pm);DJ Retro Joe (8pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Audrey Phoenix (8pm) HARDWARE: DDContinue reading "Wednesday (2.22.2023)"

Tuesday (2.21.2023)

TUESDAY (2.21.2023) 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);Marti Gould Cummings & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & Jacklynn Hyde (10:30pm)Continue reading "Tuesday (2.21.2023)"

Monday (2.20.2023)

MONDAY (2.20.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN 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) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical MondayContinue reading "Monday (2.20.2023)"

X-Rayed Sex: Shame In Bags & Clothing

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 made this meme in response to a bad habit I have seen of many patrons in spotsContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: Shame In Bags & Clothing"

Podcast: GLAM’ed Up Brunch Bish Catrina Lovelace Is The Gothic Chair-Leaping Queen of Our Hearts

New episode of Thotyssey & Red Eye Radio's weekly podcast Thotlight available for streaming! Freddie and Jim discuss their Valentines Day activities and chime in on the quality of Rihanna’s halftime show, while pondering everyone’s stupidity and the ugliness of a wig in the studio. Then, in the Thot Seat: recent Glam winner for BestContinue reading "Podcast: GLAM’ed Up Brunch Bish Catrina Lovelace Is The Gothic Chair-Leaping Queen of Our Hearts"

Sunday (2.19.2023)

SUNDAY (2.19.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: "Sin Sunday" gogo boys (9pm) 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) SECRETContinue reading "Sunday (2.19.2023)"

Saturday (2.18.2023)

SATURDAY (2.18.2023) 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) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae & Divinity Banks (midnight) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMESContinue reading "Saturday (2.18.2023)"

Friday (2.17.2023)

FRIDAY (2.17.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm) RUSSIAN SAMOVAR: Memorial for King Ralphy (8pm) AT THE WALLACE: Drag Race / Kiki Ball-Change (8pm) 181 CABRINI: Drag Race / Cherry Poppins  or Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)Continue reading "Friday (2.17.2023)"

Thursday (2.16.2023)

THURSDAY (2.16.2023) 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) 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: "Drag Attack" competition hosted by Octavia Anyae (11pm) HELL'S KITCHEN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "JukeVideo" (7pm) THIRST: "KO" game night hosted by ShaneContinue reading "Thursday (2.16.2023)"

Tuesday (2.14.2023)

TUESDAY (2.14.2023) 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);Marti Gould Cummings  Paige Turner & Brandon James Gwinn (10pm) BOXERS HK: Bingo feat. Maxi Padding (7pm);Skye Walker & JacklynnContinue reading "Tuesday (2.14.2023)"

On Point With: Cristal Sky Martinez

Representing one of New Jersey drag's most celebrated pageant families, Cristal Sky Martinez is ready for a coveted new crown. Thotyssey: Cristal, hello! How's your month so far? Cristal Sky Martinez: February is going great--a bit busy, since I'm getting ready for a pageant. Yes, Miss Paradise! Very exciting! Have you done this one before?Continue reading "On Point With: Cristal Sky Martinez"

Monday (2.13.2023)

MONDAY (2.13.2023) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm) TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN 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) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical MondayContinue reading "Monday (2.13.2023)"

Podcast: Live from the GLAMs!

Happy 25th Episodiversary! Freddie's back with tales from his Florida vacation, while Jim recounts his adventures with seeking out the proper Grammys viewing party in NYC and other stuff. Then it's time to play some of our GLAM Awards red carpet mini-interviews! We talk with hilarious drag podcaster Adriana Trenta, blinged out broadcaster Michael Block,Continue reading "Podcast: Live from the GLAMs!"

Sunday (2.12.2023)

SUNDAY (2.12.2023) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois & Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm) ALIBI: "Sin Sunday" gogo boys (9pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ JD (10pm) IDENTITY: Latin nightContinue reading "Sunday (2.12.2023)"

Saturday (2.11.2023)

SATURDAY (2.11.2023) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX THE PORCH: Brunch feat. Vivacious & Cherry Poppins (1pm) DIVE 106: Bingo feat. Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (4pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party (5pm) NEXT BY 4WEST: "Sexy AF Saturdays" (6pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (10pm) SUITE: Octavia Anyae &Continue reading "Saturday (2.11.2023)"

Friday (2.10.2023)

FRIDAY (2.10.2023) 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  or Elise Navy-Dad (8pm) SUITE: Drag Race (8pm);Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoiContinue reading "Friday (2.10.2023)"

On Point With: Chevy Lace

Whether you love or loathe Valentine's Day, the February edition of drag demon Chevy Lace's long running "Villain Edit" at Club Cumming has something for every monster! [Cover photo: Izzy Berdan] Thotyssey: How's February treating you so far, Chevy? Chevy Lace: It's been good, and also busy. I feel like a lot of projects haveContinue reading "On Point With: Chevy Lace"