Vanna Vanity at Free Will Craft + Vine. Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
Pride Month is a time to celebrate being your full, authentic self while lifting up and supporting others – and drag shows are an opportunity to do just that.
Here are 15 drag performances happening through the end of June, listed in chronological order.
Pro tip: Bring dollar bills to tip and a hand-held fan (if you have one) to hype up the queens.
Note: We first published this piece in June 2022 and updated it on June 1, 2023.
Buff Faye’s “SHADY BEACH” Drag Brunch at Oh My Soul
Your ticket to this all-vegan drag brunch includes family-style servings and the show. Proceeds from the show benefit a local charity.
Cost: $35
Date: June 3
Time: 11am
Location: 3046 North Davidson St.
Photo: Axios archives
Diva Royale Drag Queen Show at The Scorpio
The Diva Royale Drag Queen dinner shows take place Fridays and Saturdays, and diva drag brunch shows are on Sundays.
Cost: $20+
Date: June 2-4
Time: 7pm
Location: 2301 Freedom Dr.
Illusions The Drag Queen Show at Chasers
This show combines burlesque and comedy performances. Of note: This event will not sell or serve food.
Cost: $10+
Date: June 3
Time: 7pm
Location: 3217 The Plaza
Buff Faye’s “SUPERMODEL” Drag Diner at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Your ticket includes a family-style buffet. Proceeds from the show benefit a local charity.
Cost: $35
Date: June 3
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 911 East Morehead St.
Buff Faye’s Drag Dinner at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
DRAG BINGO FUNDRAISER at Divine Barrel Brewing
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Charlotte for Choice, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing on-site clinic support to patients seeking abortion care.
Cost: $20
Date: June 3
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 3701 North Davidson St.
So Sassy Sunday’s Pride Drag Brunch at All American Pub
Bring your friends, order a mimosa tower and don’t forget to tip your queens. DJ Vanna Vanity will get the party started at 11:15am before the show starts at 12pm. If you miss the first show of the month, catch it the following week on June 11 or June 18.
Cost: $25
Dates: June 4, 11 and 18
Time: 11am
Location: 200 E Bland St.
Illusions The Drag Queen Show at Chasers
Go see the likes of Madonna, Cher, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Liza Minelli, Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, to name a few. Of note: Brunch is not included with your ticket purchase.
Cost: $10+
Date: June 10
Time: 1:30pm
Location: 3217 The Plaza
Next Up Drag Brunch at Gilde Brewery
Enjoy outrageous performances from your favorite drag entertainers.
Cost: $15 to preregister, $20 at the door.
Date: June 11
Time: 11am
Location: 3530 Dewitt Lane
Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
Pride Day Party at The Bevery
Jon host Nova Stella at The Bevery (formerly Summit Seltzer) to celebrate all things Pride with fellow queens Lolita Chanel, Karen Affection and RC Cola.
Cost: $10
Date: June 18
Time: 3pm
Location: 2215 Thrift Road
Go deeper: Summit Seltzer is now “The Bevery”
The Bevery’s new signage will look like this soon. Photo: Courtesy of Kristin Cagney
Kahanna Montrese at The Scorpio
You might recognize Kahanna Montrese from RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons eight and 11.
Cost: $15+
Date: June 23
Time: 10pm
Location: 2301 Freedom Dr.
Drag Me to Brunch at Free Will Craft and Vine
This drag brunch is open to all ages and seating is first come-first serve.
Cost: $20
Date: June 24
Time: 11am
Location: 3701 North Davidson
Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
Born This Way at Artisan’s Palate
Get your Gaga on at this tribute to Lady Gaga Charity drag brunch. All of the ticket proceeds will go to Twirl to the World, a nonprofit that helps vulnerable members of Charlotte’s LGBTQ community.
Cost: $23
Date: June 24
Time: 11:30am
Location: 1218 East 36th St.
It’s Britney Brunch at All American Pub
Join Erica Chanel, Victoria Vixen, Siren Kelly and Ariana Venti at this 21+ drag brunch in honor of Britney Spears.
Cost: $25
Date: June 25
Time: 11am
Location: 200 E Bland St.
Level Up Drag Brunch at Divine Barrel Brewing
This is Charlotte Gaymers Network’s monthly drag brunch, with performances by Lolita, Onya and Crystal.
Cost: $15, $20 at the door
Date: June 25
Time: 11am
Location: 3701 North Davidson St.
A Queer Variety Show at Petra’s Playhouse
This variety show will have trivia, drag and everything in between, featuring performances by JaySin Waterfalls, RC Cola and Shirley Sweet.
Cost: $7, $10 at the door
Date: June 29
Time: 7pm
Location: 1919 Commonwealth Ave.
