Bingo, brunch and black box theaters: Portland’s Finest Drag Artists perform all over town. The queens shared with us their shows coming up in August and September, along with a cast of characters who would be solid contenders for future Finest Drag Artists. If you’ve ever hoped for a large drag calendar to pop up outside of LGBTQ+ Pride season, consider your wish granted.
Darcelle XV Showplace
Poison Waters and T’Kara Campbell Starr are regularly joined at the historic drag venue by such performers as Bebe Jay, Cassie Nova, Alexis Campbell Starr, BinKyee Bellflower, Bolivia Carmichaels, Brandi Mae and Mr. Mitchell. Expect a well-polished show with high-energy numbers and plenty of zingers from Waters (getting sassed by Poison is a Portland rite of passage). Waters co-hosts the open mic