Beulahland was packed for the finale watch party. Glitter. Eyelashes. My cousins visiting from California got shushed during RuPaul's speech.
Portland Drag fandom is a thing, so Bob's 21+ show already sold out. THE Queen, winner of the latest RuPaul Drag Race, will do two shows at Star Theater this weekend, perfectly timed with Pride.
Related: Etiquette for LGBTQ Allies.
You can cry because you don't have a ticket (just a few all ages ones are left), or you can put on your glittery hotpants and march. After all, Bob's message is bigger even than the Star.
Bob is a lesson in life's surprises:
"Why do I love Bob the Drag Queen? He pokes fun at drag, thus his moniker. He once walked the RuPaul Drag Race Season 8 runway wearing a frumpy floor-length dress and a splatter of hot pink paint on his bald head. No wig. No tits showing. His performance made RuPaul laugh hysterically. In that moment, he reminded me that life can be something other than the expected." – WW Art Director Julie Showers
Go: Club Kai-Kai present Bob the Drag Queen at Star Theater, 13 NW 6th Ave., startheaterportland.com. Sunday, June 19. 1 pm All ages, 4 pm 21+. SOLD OUT.
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