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So You Think You Can Drag?
A drag-hosted karaoke night and amateur open stage for first-time and emerging performers
Calling all individuals who have always wanted to try drag! If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to take the leap, Sweeney’s Walnut St. Tavern is creating a welcoming stage to help make it happen.
So You Think You Can Drag? is built especially for amateurs, first-time performers, and people who have never done drag before. Come showcase your style on an amateur open stage, cheer on new performers, and help choose the winner of a Pride Prize Package through audience applause.
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: The Gay Drinkery — Sweeney’s Walnut St. Tavern, 500 W. Walnut St.
Hosted by: Ezma Payne and Ban’dIt
6:00 PM: Dragaoke, featuring drag-hosted karaoke
7:00 PM: Sign-ups begin
8:00 PM: Amateur Drag Open Stage
Bring your biggest hype squad, warm up the room with karaoke, and get ready to cheer for new drag performers taking the stage. The winner will be chosen entirely by audience applause, so the louder the love, the better.
Whether you are performing for the first time, supporting a friend, or simply coming out for a fun night with community, this event is designed to celebrate creativity, courage, and queer joy.
Tickets: Reserve tickets on Eventbrite
Facebook event: View the Facebook event
Be gay. Drink at Sweeney’s responsibly. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.
Take the stage, bring the applause, and let the drag begin
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Event Tags:
amateur performers,community calendar,community event,drag night,featured,first time performing,queer joy,ban'dit x entertainment: so you think you can drag?
Event Categories:
Music & Entertainment
Event ID:
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