Celebrity impersonations are just the beginning of the Austin drag scene.
We ’ve got ta hand it to Austin ’s queens . It takes some real acquisition to be extra suspect in a sea without water . Even in the blister desert warmth , they ’re out in full power — contoured , tucked , and death - dropping like the AC in reality run in ourgay bar . ( Why , oh , why is it always like a sauna on the dancing story ? ! ) Those squirrel are warriors .
Now the drag scene here is n’t the biggest , and you ’ll definitely blemish a gal werking more than one show , at more than one venue , only adding to her hustle power . But what we miss in numbers we make up for in charisma , uniqueness , boldness , and gift . Want to catch our ferocious southerly belles struttin ’ their clobber ? Here are the best puff shows in Austin .
Drag Brunch at TRACE
DowntownThe reigning tabby of downtown , Vylette Ward , and her fabulous admirer can be obtain parked at the W ’s terrace , doubly every 2nd Sunday . Shows are themed to the likes of Divas and Disney , and delight over TRACE eating place ’s delicious brunch and lethal mimosa carafes .
Oilcan Harry’s
DowntownAustin ’s oldest gay bar has a stellar lineup of drag shows every dark of the week , and they could n’t be more diverse . alternate Wednesdays at 9 postmortem examination see Latina Tatiana Cholula spicing up our lives with Divina , and the puff kingsBoiz of Austinshowing the cuss how its done , while Saturday ’s Best Drag Show Ever is the ultimate party of faggot competing for the claim of Oilcan Harry ’s Next Top Drag Model Supreme .
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Melanin Magic at Highland Lounge
DowntownEvery Wednesday LGBTQ+ lounge / nightclub , Highland , host Austin ’s top POC puff show . Their luxurious hostDiamond Dior Davenportdescribes it as the “ only place to find your chocolate , ” and you ’re guaranteed to be gagged on every drop .
Illusions The Drag Queen Show at Club Caribe
MartinshoreMore of a mainstream kinda drag show ( imagine : Vegas ) , delusion move the country , make for the best fame prima donna impersonation to Ithiel Town . Ever wanted to see Britney , Adele , Cher , or Celine live ? Well , this is the next honorable affair ( and more perchance more playfulness ) , idealistic for newbies to hang back and bachelorette parties . Tickets are available onEventbritefor brunch and dinner .
Rain on 4th
DowntownOne of the most pop queer venues in township , Rain serves a spread out platter of drag extravaganza . Here , you ’ll find the likes of Vylette Ward , Nadine Hughes , andScarlett Kissin a miscellany of show - cease performances , bingo , and , on Sunday Funday , Vylette andJezebelspill their good Tricks and Tea from 5 - 7 pm .
Thursdays are Drag at The Iron Bear
DowntownYou would n’t require a melanize - out bear bar to host one of the best Thursday Nox lineups in Austin drag herstory , but The Iron Bear is full of downlike surprises . Look out for rotating dance company express like Unbreakable ( starringMascara river ) , mic drop-off rivalry with cash prizes , a play club , and oodles of blue body fluid .
3Ten at ACL Live
DowntownACL Live does a solid line of work of getting the RuPaul alumni in , so fans of the strike serial publication should keep an middle on their calendar for touring queens . Over the last few months , the locus has hostedTrinity The TuckandMonét X Change . come up on July 19th , isRuPaul ’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour 2022starring Kameron Michaels , Rose , Vanessa Vanjie , and Yvie strangely . In November , Alaska come on her hotly anticipatedRed 4 Filth Tour 2022for not one , but two shows . initiate your engines !
Albert Sanchez | ACL Live
Trace
Jay Ybarra for Fuego
Illusions The Drag Queen Show
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