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- "Life's a Drag! Danny La Rue & the Drag Scene," 1974 -
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
"Life's a Drag! Danny La Rue & the Drag Scene," 1974
- Sidetrack Bookshop Drag Queen Storytime Event, March 11, 2023 - Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, Michigan hosted a drag queen storytime event on March 11, 2023. Despite threats of a large protest -- part of a larger national movement by right wing conservatives opposed to these events -- their presence was in the "dozens," far outnumbered by counter-protesting allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- March 11, 2023
- Collections - Artifact
Sidetrack Bookshop Drag Queen Storytime Event, March 11, 2023
Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, Michigan hosted a drag queen storytime event on March 11, 2023. Despite threats of a large protest -- part of a larger national movement by right wing conservatives opposed to these events -- their presence was in the "dozens," far outnumbered by counter-protesting allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- "DNA Lounge Presents: RuPaul is Star Booty," June 1987 - Before becoming an internationally recognized drag queen, TV host, musician, and model, an unknown RuPaul starred in the "no budget" underground <em>Star Booty</em> film trilogy that this poster advertises. The host DNA Lounge opened in 1983 as the leather bar Chaps and later transitioned to an all-ages, late-night entertainment venue known for its LGBTQ+-friendly atmosphere.
- 12 June 1987-13 June 1987
- Collections - Artifact
"DNA Lounge Presents: RuPaul is Star Booty," June 1987
Before becoming an internationally recognized drag queen, TV host, musician, and model, an unknown RuPaul starred in the "no budget" underground Star Booty film trilogy that this poster advertises. The host DNA Lounge opened in 1983 as the leather bar Chaps and later transitioned to an all-ages, late-night entertainment venue known for its LGBTQ+-friendly atmosphere.
- Bingo Cage and Ball Set, Used by FIVE15 for "Drag Queen Bingo", 2007 - Drag queen bingo first became popular as a fundraiser during the AIDS epidemic of the early 1990s. FIVE15, an entertainment venue in Royal Oak, Michigan has introduced many people to drag through drag queen bingo events since they opened in 2007. Their shows offer "side-splitting hilarity and gender-bending fun."
- 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Bingo Cage and Ball Set, Used by FIVE15 for "Drag Queen Bingo", 2007
Drag queen bingo first became popular as a fundraiser during the AIDS epidemic of the early 1990s. FIVE15, an entertainment venue in Royal Oak, Michigan has introduced many people to drag through drag queen bingo events since they opened in 2007. Their shows offer "side-splitting hilarity and gender-bending fun."
- "Pride Drag Queen Bird" Figurine, 2023 - This "Drag Queen Bird" was launched as part of Target's Pride-themed home decor line in May 2023. On May 24, 2023, after receiving backlash from conservative anti-LGBTQ+ groups, Target removed or reduced the prominence of Pride-themed merchandise in several states. The seasonal "Target bird" figurines have become a collecting tradition, but none have reached the degree of popularity of this bird.
- May 01, 2023
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"Pride Drag Queen Bird" Figurine, 2023
This "Drag Queen Bird" was launched as part of Target's Pride-themed home decor line in May 2023. On May 24, 2023, after receiving backlash from conservative anti-LGBTQ+ groups, Target removed or reduced the prominence of Pride-themed merchandise in several states. The seasonal "Target bird" figurines have become a collecting tradition, but none have reached the degree of popularity of this bird.
- "My Comrade," Fall 2004 - <em>My Comrade</em> was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." <em>My Comrade</em> focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained <em>Sister!</em>--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- 2004
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"My Comrade," Fall 2004
My Comrade was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." My Comrade focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained Sister!--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- Sidetrack Bookshop Drag Queen Storytime Event, March 11, 2023 - Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, Michigan hosted a drag queen storytime event on March 11, 2023. Despite threats of a large protest -- part of a larger national movement by right wing conservatives opposed to these events -- their presence was in the "dozens," far outnumbered by counter-protesting allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- March 11, 2023
- Collections - Artifact
Sidetrack Bookshop Drag Queen Storytime Event, March 11, 2023
Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, Michigan hosted a drag queen storytime event on March 11, 2023. Despite threats of a large protest -- part of a larger national movement by right wing conservatives opposed to these events -- their presence was in the "dozens," far outnumbered by counter-protesting allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- "My Comrade," Summer 1993 - <em>My Comrade</em> was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." <em>My Comrade</em> focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained <em>Sister!</em>--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- 1993
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"My Comrade," Summer 1993
My Comrade was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." My Comrade focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained Sister!--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- "My Comrade" and "Sister!" Magazines, Winter 1990 - <em>My Comrade</em> was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." <em>My Comrade</em> focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained <em>Sister!</em>--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
"My Comrade" and "Sister!" Magazines, Winter 1990
My Comrade was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." My Comrade focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained Sister!--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- Bingo Card, Used by FIVE15 for "Drag Queen Bingo", 2023 - Drag queen bingo first became popular as a fundraiser during the AIDS epidemic of the early 1990s. FIVE15, an entertainment venue in Royal Oak, Michigan has introduced many people to drag through drag queen bingo events since they opened in 2007. Their shows offer "side-splitting hilarity and gender-bending fun."
- 2023
- Collections - Artifact
Bingo Card, Used by FIVE15 for "Drag Queen Bingo", 2023
Drag queen bingo first became popular as a fundraiser during the AIDS epidemic of the early 1990s. FIVE15, an entertainment venue in Royal Oak, Michigan has introduced many people to drag through drag queen bingo events since they opened in 2007. Their shows offer "side-splitting hilarity and gender-bending fun."