Saturday (8.15.2026)

SATURDAY (8.15.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE MARRIOTT MARQUIS: "FlameCon 2026" (noon) LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs or Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm) RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut, and / or Skye Walker and / or Black Widow (noon & 2:30pm);DJs Paul Leasure…

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Friday (8.14.2026)

FRIDAY (8.14.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) WALNUT BAR (BX): DJs Mangumami, Oatmilk & Archangel (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE CIRCLE LINE: Ty Sunderland's "Gayflower: Petal Boat" (6pm) SONY HALL: "Night of Life" feat. Daniel Gold with Brenda Dharling, Hibiscus, Janae SaisQuoi, Bianca Star, Danny Blu, Sherry Poppins, …

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On Point With: Cute Boys

We all need more cute boys in our lives... especially when they take the form of one of NYC's hottest lady DJs on the rise! Thotyssey: Hello DJ cb, thanks for chatting with us today! As summer starts to wind up, how would you say the season has treated you? cute boys: Hi! It's been a crazy, sweaty summer. I've been playing more and more gigs... all while I work on remixes, collabs, and original music. I'm feeling super grateful to finally be working in music and bringing cute boy vibes all over!

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Thursday (8.13.2026)

THURSDAY (8.13.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Reign's Renaissance" burlesque feat. Crystal Reign with Cheetah Quila, Sweet Cinn, Kraven Strange, I’m Baby & Stella Nova (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with TBA (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) IT'S HIM: DJ LeoJLuv (6pm)

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On Point With: Aqua D’Wata

A refreshingly thirst quenching, geek-friendly diva of the modern age and the self-described Brooklyn Bizarre Baddie, Aqua D'Wata drips into Red Eye and elsewhere in August! Thotyssey: Aqua, hello! Thanks for chatting! How was your summer? Aqua D'Wata: Hey Jim! thanks so much for having me. My first summer in New York has been absolutely wet and wild. and I'm not just talking about the humidity on my coochie. Lol! I understand you're traveling to Portland at the moment. Business or pleasure? As drag performers, isn't our business in pleasure? I definitely take pleasure in the business.

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Wednesday (8.12.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.12.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. 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 / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Isaac Mizrahi (7pm) HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) RED EYE: "Musical Mischief" feat. Erich W. Schleck with Noah Landry, Sarah Pansing, Se7en & Ricky La Luz Rivera (8pm);"Stage Fright" hosted by Marti Gould Cummings Erich W. Schleck feat. Delaney Gyer, Matthew Curiano & Jenny Mollet (10pm)

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Bar Babe of the Month: Ali at Six26

Just in time for Jersey City Pride Month, let's celebrate a star of that city's staple queer venue: Ali! Bar(s) that I work at: Six26, located in the heart of downtown Jersey City, NJ How long I've worked there: 1.5 years What are my shifts: usually Thursday - Sunday What makes this bar great: My favorite thing is that everyone is welcome. We are an all inclusive space for everyone to come as they are. No discrimination, no bias, no judgement. A safe space for everyone Best drink I make:

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Tuesday (8.11.2026)

TUESDAY (8.11.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW: Ryan James Monroe (7pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Level Up" game night feat. Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (9pm) INDUSTRY: "Star Search" hosted by Kizha Carr…

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On Point With: Blake Harley

Overcoming hardship while navigating Jersey drag, the multitalented Blake Harley is ready for her Diamond Race debut. Thotyssey: Blake, hello! It must be a busy time with Night One of the Diamond Race pageant coming up. Are you boiling over with stress, or is it the joyful creative juices that are flowing? Blake Harley: It's quite honestly been very relaxing, and exactly what I needed. I was working a ton recently to prepare my place of work closing down (RIP), so I've been able to spend my days peacefully working on my material.

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Monday (8.10.2026)

MONDAY (8.10.2026) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN SUITE: "Femmes & Friends" standup comedy (7pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Movie night (8pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BAREBURGER HK: "Mix Tape Bingo" (7pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) RED EYE: "VulgHer Live" podcast feat. Selma Nilla & Vicky Vee (8pm);Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) RISE: Evita Loca with Saline Dijon & WooWoo Monroe (8:30pm) VERS: Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm)

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On Point With: CMD+JAZMINE

For this music producer and curator, nightlife beats and journalistic / scripted storytelling function as one: DJ CMD+JAZMINE is in activation mode! Thotyssey: Hello CMD, thanks for chatting with us today! We're already at the beginning of the end of summer, how did the season treat you? CMD+JAZMINE: The summer was quite a delight--a lot of reflection and evolutions in both my sound and life. I feel like I spent so much time outside, it's hard to go back in... but I'm lowkey ready for hibernation season. I hear that!

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Sunday (8.9.2026)

SUNDAY (8.9.2026) 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) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. I’m Baby & Cunning Stunt with Sierra La Puerta & Bearback Mountain (noon)

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Saturday (8.8.2026)

SATURDAY (8.8.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: "Hanky Code" feat. Heidi N. Dix (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon & 2pm) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs or Zeta Jones (noon & 2:30pm) RISE: Brunch feat. Izzy Uncut, and / or Skye Walker and / or Black Widow (noon & 2:30pm);DJs Paul Leasure…

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Friday (8.7.2026)

FRIDAY (8.7.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: To Proudly Go's Star Trek: Strange New World viewing party feat. Heather Wood, Godiva Romance, Kailee Rose, Poise’N Envy & Princess Bitch (6:30pm);"Recess: Detention" feat. DJs Jeremy Lamar, Worthy & Taylormade (10pm) DICKENS: DJ Adriana Trenta (8pm) BAREBURGER HK…

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On Point With: STR8 to DVD

In 2016 (right around the time Thotyssey was born!), two upcoming Brooklyn based drag performers and a DJ teamed up to create a live stage platform for drag folks who didn't easily fit into other shows. A decade later, the production team has expanded and the platform has evolved into an award winning essential nightlife experience! Sherry Poppins, Qhrist Almighty, DJ Ten Yards, Heaven Ender and Lindsay Blowhan discuss the past, present and future of STR8 to DVD. Thotyssey: Hello everyone! On behalf of Thotyssey, we wanted to wish you all a happy tenth anniversary hosting your monthly Brooklyn party and show currently at Brooklyn's…

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Thursday (8.6.2026)

THURSDAY (8.6.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Matzah Belle Soup (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) IT'S HIM: DJ LeoJLuv (6pm) RITZ: Jam Eden with Ambroja Zwaan, Toast & Neytiri (7pm);Octavia Anyae & DJ Nesto (11pm) HARDWARE…

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On Point With: Valentine

Keeping things a little sexy and a little scary, Brooklyn draglesque star Valentine may just be the heart of the next Mx. Nobody prelim. Thotyssey: Happy August, Valentine! How was your July? Valentine: Hey! It felt like it was three months long... but I can't complain because I love to stay busy. Plus it's also my birthday month--Happy Leo Season. Happy birthday! Do you have common Leo qualities? Oh, I absolutely do. I fully believe that's why I love the spotlight and to preform so much. As a kid in dance, I would cry if I wasn't in the front for performances.

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Wednesday (8.5.2026)

WEDNESDAY (8.5.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. 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 / TIMES SQUARE HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior (9pm) BALCON: Boudoir LeFleur, Kamilla Kockman, Nick Gaga, Kimmi Moore & Brie Bordeaux (10pm) RED EYE: "Stage Fright" hosted by Marti Gould Cummings Erich W. Schleck…

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On Point With: Xaya-T

A Jersey bearded beauty who's competing in two epic pageants this year (simultaneously), Xaya-T serves fierce, furry fearlessness. Thotyssey: Xaya-T, hello and happy Beginning of the End of Summer! How has the season treated you? Xaya-T: Ah, I can't believe it's already the end of summer already! The season has been amazing so far! I'm preparing for a lot of exciting things coming up in the near future. Yes, it's gonna be a truly epic month for your drag self! I also understand that by day, you are selling insurance.

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Tuesday (8.4.2026)

TUESDAY (8.4.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) VERS: Jacklynn Hyde & Sherry Poppins (7pm);Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky (10pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Level Up" game night feat. Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (9pm)

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On Point With: Fappell Moan

Overcoming a conservative background and limiting theater rigidity for free spirited Brooklyn drag stardom, Fappell Moan is your hot to go prom date this weekend. Thotyssey: Hello Fappell, thanks for chatting today! OMG summer is almost over, how has the treated you so far? Fappell Moan: Hi! Whew! What a summer; it took me all of July to recover from June. But last night I had a beautiful show with my drag fam, Ella Fartzgerald and my drag mother Thee Suburbia. We laughed, sang and shouted, and got some much needed family love!

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Monday (8.3.2026)

MONDAY (8.3.2026) 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 RED EYE: Standup comedy hosted by Ashley Ryan (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Musical Monday Madness" feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) RISE: Evita Loca & Gigi St. Croix (8:30pm) VERS: Pianist Andre Catrini (9pm) BALCON: "Apocalypse Noir" hosted by Andrew Barret Cox & Jan Sport with Thee Kashanti (9pm)

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On Point With: Darienne Lake

A champion of old school, quick-witted camp comedy drag, the star of 2013's "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 6 (and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" eighth season a decade later) Darienne Lake returns to NYC for a special show this week. Thotyssey: Hello Darienne, thanks for chatting with us today! Can you tell us where you are now, and what you were doing right before you started answering these questions? Darienne Lake: I’m sitting at my dining room table / wig styling station / office / sewing room / cat feeding center.

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Sunday (8.2.2026)

SUNDAY (8.2.2026) 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) BAREBURGER HK: Brunch feat. The Bronx Doll & Boy Gorge (noon) RISE: Brunch feat. Holly Box-Springs and Brenda Dharling (noon & 2:30pm)Chicky Gorgina & Marti Gould Cummings (10:30pm) GREEN FIG / GREEN ROOM 42: Lucky Chengs Drag Brunch (1pm) THE DICKENS…

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Saturday (8.1.2026)

Pines Party Weekend! Meanwhile: Asbury Park Bear invasion, Madonna Worship, Poser, The Carry Nation, LeSportSac, Naarak, Cherry Hellodies & Qween Jean!

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Friday (7.31.2026)

FRIDAY (7.31.2026) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RED EYE: To Proudly Go's Star Trek: Strange New World viewing party feat. Heather Wood, Godiva Romance, Kailee Rose, Poise’N Envy & Princess Bitch (6:30pm); DICKENS: DJ Adriana Trenta (8pm) BAREBURGER HK: Karaoke hosted by Lyra Vega (8pm) HARDWARE: Izzy Uncut…

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Thursday (7.30.2026)

THURSDAY (7.30.2026) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX UES BAR: Bingo or Karaoke feat. AndrogyNY (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Poison Ivy (8pm) TOOLBOX: "Throwback Thursday" (9pm) HARLEM NIGHTS: "Trappy Hour" (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with TBA (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE FRAMES: Game night feat. Shane Cherry (5pm) IT'S HIM: DJ LeoJLuv (6pm) RITZ: Jam Eden with Soraya Sis, Sugalite & Jayde Mugler (7pm);Octavia Anyae & DJ Nesto (11pm) HARDWARE: VJ…

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Wednesday (7.29.2026)

WEDNESDAY (7.29.2026) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. 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 / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Linda Eder (7pm) HARDWARE: VJ OhRicky (8pm);Chelsea Piers (10pm) RISE: "Mailbox" single mingle hosted b Skye Walker (8pm);Bootsie LeFaris, Lexington Banks, Pattaya Hart, Brenda Dharling & Skye Walker  (11pm) BOXERS HK: Karaoke hosted by Furina Dior…

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On Point With: Tipyourdj

Bringing darkly provocative and unexpected sounds to unique venues, Justin Brooks is also here to remind you that there's never a bad a time to Tip. Your. DJ. Thotyssey: Hello Justin... aka Tip? We're already approaching the end of July, how did the month treat you? Tip Your DJ: June was an absolute movie, so I've been taking it easy this month... just popping around Bushwick mostly. I mean everyone's in the Pines or P-Town this month, so I've resorted to harassing straight men for a thrill. Lol, how fun is it to harass straight men in the summer!?

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Tuesday (7.28.2026)

TUESDAY (7.28.2026) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Moxy Cillin (9pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke hosted by Matzah Belle Soup (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE RISE: Bingo feat. Evita Loca (6:30pm);Karaoke feat. Emily McNamara (10pm) 54 BELOW: BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: "Level Up" game night feat. Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Rice LaBeija & Chicky Gorgina (9pm) VERS: Dev Doee with ZXA, Amez & Saga (10pm) INDUSTRY…

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