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'Chicago Is a [Digital] Drag Festival' June 30
2020-06-21
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The Chicago Is a [Digital] Drag Festival—a Brave Space Alliance fundraiser, with Shea Coulee hosting—will take place Tuesday, June 30, at 8 p.m. CT.
Just a few of the personalities slated to appear/perform are The Vixen, Detox, Dorian Electra, DJ Jasmine Infiniti, Lucy Stoole, Mimi Marks, Bambi Banks-Coulee and KC Ortiz. Special guests will include Dida Ritz, Joan Jett Black, Theo Germaine, Ruff 'n Stuff and Pussy Riot, among others.
The physical event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers said they are working directly with Eventbrite to send refund options to all ticket holders, including donations and transfers to future events.
There is a suggested fee of $10 to benefit Brave Space Alliance. See Twitch.tv/aqueerpride and do312.com/chicagoisadrag . |
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