A Massachusetts Town Bans Drag Show, Here’s Where Else You Can See One
Officials in North Brookfield, MA have taken back authorization for a local group to hold a Pride event. Why? Because it included a drag show. Back in March the North…
Officials in North Brookfield, MA have taken back authorization for a local group to hold a Pride event. Why? Because it included a drag show.
Back in March the North Brookfield select board approved the request by the Rural Justice Network. It was to hold a "Small Town Pride Day" on the town common in June. Fast forward to April 11th where the board voted 2-1 to pull that permission. They ruled that a drag show violated the town's restrictions on "adult entertainment." They said that the event could go on without the drag show.
The American Civil Liberties Union has asked the board to restore full permission for the event in order to "avoid potential litigation."
At this point, the future of the event including a drag show is up in the air. Officials held another vote, and then said that their permission is not actually required. One member voted to approve the event and two abstained. The board Chair Jason Petraitis, who abstained said, "It's a public common, and we can't deny them access. But we disagreed with them having the drag show, so the motion failed. "But that does not mean they can't still have the event on their own."
Well, all that said, drag shows and events are alive and well, and thriving in other areas of Massachusetts. Drag brunches have become really popular. There are drag story times. And also gaining popularity are drag bingo nights. If you want to join in the fun, here are some places to check out in and around Boston for some drag fun. Enjoy!
Drag Bingo at Club Cafe Boston
Monday nights at Club Cafe Boston at 209 Columbus Ave, join host Mizery, along with specials guests The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They'll have prizes, performances, and more. It's 21+ with no cover.
Drag Bingo at Time Out Market Boston
Check out Drag Bingo on Sunday, May 21st from 6pm - 8pm. It's at Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive in Boston. The event kicks of with a drag performance, followed by an hour of bingo. There are also appearances between rounds by drag queens. The event is free, and there will be prizes. You can reserve your spot HERE.
Drag Me To Brunch at Carrie Nation Cocktail Club
Drag Me to Brunch is a Sunday series at the 1920s-inspired cocktail lounge in Beacon Hill. It's hosted by Destiny Boston and Dee Dee de Ray, and features a rotating cast of performers. There's a buffet brunch, photo ops, and more at what's described as one of the OGs of the Boston drag brunch scene.
All things drag at Jacques Cabaret
Whether you're looking for Drag Karaoke, Drag Comedy, or a RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party, Jacques Cabaret has it! Check it out to see Destiny, Dee Dee de Ray, Crystal Crawford, and Amanda Playwith.
Summer Shack Drag Brunch
Summer Shack has delicious drag brunches on Saturdays (Boston location) and on Sundays (Cambridge location). What's fun about this one is they have rotating themes like: Mario Party, KPop, Golden Girls, the 2000s, Beyonce Renaissance, Broadway, and more.
Drag Brunch at Tempo
Melissa's friend Ania Bangkoks is hosting a drag brunch at Tempo in Waltham.
Ania BangkoksMiley Cyrus Drag Brunch at Article 24
Drag Brunch...but make it Miley! If you're a fan, this sounds like fun!
The Devil Wears Drag at Jacques Cabaret Underground
From Eventbrite: "Join Trandy Sachs as she ventures into the world of drag fashion at “The Runway Witch” where she meets her hellish boss, Miranda Beastly. Will she come out the same or be changed forever?"
