Vancouver Drag
DRAG EVENTS
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WEEKLY // MONTHLY
These events can change rapidly and often! Be sure to double check the venue before making plans!
💋 MONDAY
DID SOMEONE SAY DRINGO?! Everyone’s favourite girls are BACK with more laughs, looks, and libations! Join @weebeesworld @addi.pose and @amy.grindhouse for their incomparable biweekly “Dringo”! May 11. 25. 10$ for four rounds. First round 7PM (arrive by 6:45pm. Please Beverage Co. 222 W 5th Ave
💋 TUESDAY
Bingo for Life Every Tuesday. 7pm-9pm. $15 for 6 games, A fundraiser for the Friends for Life Society, The Junction 1138 Davie St. Hosted by Peach Cobblah.
Gaggy Boots 10:30 pm Junction Pub 1138 Davie St. Right after Bingo for Live, $10 cover.
💋 WEDNESDAY
Winning Wednesdays with What The Frock is a recurring event held on Wednesdays at Hotel At The Waldorf in Vancouver, featuring all-ages bingo, trivia, and drag. 1489 East Hastings Street Vancouver, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winning-wednesdays-with-what-the-frock-tickets-1977001112547
Roulette Wednesday. Every Wednesday, 11:00 PM at The Junction (1138 Davie St.). A rotating lineup of 7 different drag shows with 7 rotating hosts, music by DJ Mike Cross until 3:00 AM. $10 cover.
Drag Bingo - On the 1st Wednesday of every month, join Hailey Adler at Bricklayer Brewing for Drag Bingo from 3pm to 5pm! All proceeds to go to the Chilliwack Pride Society. https://www.facebook.com/events/476040021765836/476040025099169
Bingo Babes. Last Wednesday of every month, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Fountainhead Pub (1025 Davie St.). Hosted by Canada's Drag Race Season 6 Miss Congeniality, Hazel. $15 includes 6 bingo cards.
Justin Abit - Join me every 2nd Wed of the month for Bingo at the @flapperlounge in New West! Click here for reservations. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 759 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster - There are cash prizes and 50% of the cash goes to @newwestpride
Nakhra Night - 1181 Davie St. Vancouver 9:00 pm
💋 THURSDAY
HAZE - Hosted weekly by Hazel ("The IT Girl") with special rotating weekly guests. Doors 9:00 PM, show 11:00 PM, $15 cover. The Junction, 1138 Davie St.
Charity Drag Night. @phantomhausevents is hosting a charity show the last Thursday of every month at @cavobar, with a different charity receiving the money each month! Cavo Fire Kitchen and Bar. 911 Granville Street.
GAYMES NIGHT - First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM at The Junction (1138 Davie St.). Hosted by Mina Mercury & Miss Gloria Hole, beats by DJ Gingerbear. In partnership with Vancouver Friends For Life. $15 cover.
For The Love Of MAKDADDY! - Taylight Local Craft Beer & Kitchen, Vancouver, BC. Thursdays 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Monthly charity show produced by Phantom Haus Events at Taylight Kitchen.
💋 FRIDAY
Drag Show XXX Friday Numbers Cabaret 1042 Davie Street Vancouver. Doors 9:00 pm. Show 10:00 pm. Buy Tickets.
Sanctuary Drag Show and Industry Night, presented by freddie, hosted by Alma B. Doors 10:00 pm. 1181 Davie Street, Vancouver.
Dive Bar - The Junction 11:00 pm
House of Lola - Third Friday of each month, 11:00 PM at The Junction (1138 Davie St.). High-energy drag featuring Madam Lola, Hazel, Addipose, Nara, Trey, and Cataleya. $15 cover.
Girl Crush - First Friday of every month, 11:00 PM at The Junction (1138 Davie St.). Hosted by Bliss & Dislexia. $15 cover ($7 for students).
💋 SATURDAY
Caliente Nights - Latin music, Go-go dancers at 10:00 PM & 1:00 AM, and the main drag show at 10:30 PM. Dancing until 4:00 AM. $15 cover (cheaper before 10:00 PM). The Junction 1138 Davie St.
💋 SUNDAY
Broadway Babes. Genesis & Weebee with monthly special guests. Runs the 1st Sunday of every month, doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM, $15 cover / $7 student. The Junction 1138 Davie St.
Drag Bingo in Chilliwack. Third Sunday of every month, 4-6 pm. At Sidekick Brewing. Fundraiser for the Chilliwack Pride Society. instagram.com/thekidsintheball
Sanctuary Sundays. 1181 Lounge. 1181 Davie Street, Vancouver
The Sunset Strip Drag & Burlesque Show. 2nd Sunday of the month. Vancouver's hottest new drag & burlesque show at Please Beverage Co. 222 West 5th Avenue Vancouver. Doors 7:00 pm.
💋 VARIOUS DAYS
Murder is a Drag - a series of murder mysteries where local drag performers are cast as the detective and suspects. These fun and fast-paced shows include a mix of live singing and lip sync drag performances, puzzles to solve, clues to collect and prizes! Website here. Various locations in downtown Vancouver and beyond.
1181 Lounge hosts many drag shows. Website here. 1181 Davie Street, Vancouver.
What.The.Frock Productions - A cavalcade of fun and clever concepts, witty with a splash of British humor. See all Drag events, some on Commercial Drive, some in North Vancouver, some downtown. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/whatthefrock-productions-1523159
The Birdhouse - a new performance venue in East Vancouver. 44 W 4th Ave, Vancouver. See upcoming events on EventBrite here
DRAG PRODUCTION
When looking for drag events, the best place to start is by visiting the web pages of these production groups.
The Revenge Party -Vancouvers Local Drag Entertainment Company With Weekly & Monthly Shows https://www.instagram.com/therevengeparty/
Diamormi Productions - A drag production company! Where we give an immersive experience, where every show is intentional, and every performer is valid! https://www.instagram.com/diamormi_productionS
PhantomHaus Events - Alternative Drag & Performance Art in “Vancouver" https://www.instagram.com/phantomhausevents
Sleepy Queers Productions - Sleepy Queers Productions is a Vancouver based production company that focuses on the elevation of queer voices in the Mainstream and Underground arts communities. https://sleepyqueersproductions.substack.com/ | Instagram
What the Frock Productions - if your heart yearns for an extra sprinkle of magic, let us weave a bespoke tapestry, tailored to your every whim, to craft a celebration that shall linger in your memories for eternity. https://whatthefrockproductions.com/
Weebees World- Drag Queen Weebee, Winner of OutTV’s Call Me Mother S2 Producer of monthly shows
Pine & Sandy - Sunshine Coast, BC Drag Troupe https://pinensandy.com/
Tucked & Loaded - the biggest Drag Show in the Fraser Valley. Linktree
:: Man Up :: - a multi-gender drag spectacular and queer dance party in East Vancouver. https://www.facebook.com/manupvancouver
Queer Cabaret Drag, Comedy, Sketch, Burlesque, Music etc Performer application form https://8monkeysproductions.com/the-queer-cabaret/
Tuck Entertainment Inc. - a one-stop shop, providing quality Drag Artists for events as well as inviting Drag Artist to join the team. http://www.tuckentertainment.com/
Support Local Drag - a great listing of performers and artists from Tuck - https://www.tuckentertainment.com/support-local-drag
Loose Cannon Events - Events thrown for the 2slgbtq+ community and its allies in Vancouver. https://www.loosecannonevents.ca/
Vanity Inc. - Western Canada’s newest Drag Extravaganza. Representing The House Of LeNoir. https://www.facebook.com/vanityinc15
Benedetti Group (Toronto-based with local talent) - We've got some serious drag talent that will add the perfect amount of sparkle and pizzazz to your 2023 events! Benedetti Group
NevStevensGroup (Toronto-based with local talent) - Our roster of top-tier drag performers will dazzle your communities and make your event unforgettable. We're reaching out to see if you're interested in booking our talent for any of your upcoming events. NevStevensGroup
Twisted Tassels - Twisted Tassels produces live events with diverse casts and styles that bring together entertainers. https://www.facebook.com/TwistedTassels/
Plurr Productions - ScottyHotty: Vancouver’s most outrageous alt-events promoter! Talent booker. Event and film production. https://www.plurproductions.ca/
Kids in the Ball - Chilliwack Drag Troupe that's always ready to turn the party. Drag, Comedy, Fashion, and even some Original Music. We can do it all. https://www.instagram.com/thekidsintheball/
DRAG GROUPS & ORGS
Dragging Youth Shows (Edmonton) https://www.facebook.com/DraggingYouthSeries
Dragging Youth Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/448090438898145
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