The weather is a bit queer for August…dreary in fact, but there are still terrific things to do in Gay Seattle for Friday, August 16th.
Theater and music and drag and DJ dance parties and art and….STUFF!
Events for August 16, 2019
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Seattle Tattoo Expo 2019
The Seattle Tattoo Expo was formed with the primary goal of exposing new talent, showcasing existing fan favorites, and providing enthusiasts with a gathering place to share their love for this enduring art form. Get inked, see the beautiful artwork of over 200 artists, and take in all that is Seattle tattoo culture and history […]
5:30 PM
A Physical Homage (part of AMPlify Memories)
The dancing body will be used to create a temporary living homage to those that dedicated their voice to the AIDS epidemic while also celebrating the lives of those affected by it. This series of pop up performances curated by David Rue will exemplify the physical intersection of exuberance, effervescence, and resilience. Occurring monthly at […]
6:30 PM
Gaming Grrls+ Night!
Join us every 3rd Friday for this inclusive event welcoming trans women, LGBTQ women, non-binary and genderqueer folks to Raygun Lounge.
7:00 PM
Cuff Country Fridays
Rain Country Dance Association presents Country Dancing every Friday night at The Cuff. Lesson: 7:15pm to 8:15pm Open Dance: 7pm to 10pm 21+ The Rain Country Dance Association creates a friendly environment for GLBTQ people and friends to meet and dance in the Pacific Northwest. We support the Country-Western dance community by providing opportunities to […]
Baby’s PlayPen
👶 I’m Baby!!! 🍼💦 🎀 TIX: bit.ly/PlayPenAug 🎀 Hosted & produced by the cat-food-eating-queen herself, welcome to Baby’s PlayPen! We’re bringing you messy, weird, wild drag every month. This is a drag show meant for anyone & everyone to show you what they’re capable of — there’s really no way to know what’ll happen! Join […]
Of Good Nature with Perfect By Tomorrow @ The Timbre Room
21+ Based in Charlotte NC, Of Good Nature, has received quick attention to their newly released, chart topping music. Reggae, Pop, and Alternative are more popular descriptions of OGN’s fusion-friendly approach to today’s music, but this group of hardworking songwriters strive to explore a range of styles that have lead to a highly accessible sound. […]
7:30 PM
Rae Spoon, LAL, Rhemic and Nic Masangkay
An evening of amazing music by: Nic Masangkay (Seattle) Rae Spoon (Victoria) LAL (Toronto) Rhemic (Seattle) Woodland Theater 608 NW 65th in Ballard by the Goodwill All-Ages Not Free Accessibility: Woodland Theater has a metal ramp entrance that is a little steeper than ADA requirements, rated to hold up to 800 lbs. The main space […]
The Scratch: Near & Queer, Developmental Theater Labs
As part of The Scratch Seattle Workshop Series. NEAR & QUEER, A double feature with Nicholas Bernard and Jasmine Joshua – TRIPLE THREAT & BREAD CRUMBS TRIPLE THREAT By Nicholas Bernard Directed by Eddie DeHais A triple threat: Actor, Singer, Dancer. Black, Gay, Disabled. Immigrant, Son, Poor. Educated, Tired, Angry. Do you feel threatened? Learn […]
8:00 PM
Glory Hole: Bonfire – a drag / art show
Studio Current presents GLORY HOLE: Bonfire a drag / art show a space for exploration in drag, performance art, dance and other faggotry. with pieces by: One Miss Texas 1988 Stasia Coup Angel Baby Kill Kill Kill Arrhythmio 8pm ALL AGES ALLOWED $15 suggested
QTPOC Is Not A Rapper: Act Up August
That’s RIGHT! You’re favorite open mic and showcase is here again to ACT UP in AUGUST! Summer is winding down but it ain’t over yet! This month’s comics are bringing the heat to our sweet audience… as always: Bernice Jing Ye J Lamar Jones & Paul Curry 8 PM Doors | Show at 9 PM […]
Weird Al Yankovic
STG Presents “Weird Al” YankovicYankovic at The Paramount Theatre on August 16 & 17, 2019. Reserved Seating All Ages / Bar with I.D. Tickets are $36.75 – $76.75 (not including fees). On sale Friday, November 16th at 10 am –> bit.ly/2QCyvvs “Weird Al” Yankovic has just announced the dates for his 2019 Strings Attached tour […]
LGBTQ OutDancing (& Line Dance Lesson)
Join us Friday, August 16 for Outdancing with MC Koop! 8:00pm Line Dance Lesson $12 8:30pm-12:00am Dance $12 (FREE with Lesson) 21+ OutDancing is one of the longest running nights for the LGBTQ social dance community in Seattle and certainly the largest floor to spin around on. Owner Hallie Kuperman (MC Koop) plays something for […]
8:30 PM
Film: The Queen 4K restoration
** New 4K restoration from the original camera negative, with a drag performance on opening night (Aug. 16) by Cookie Couture (Reese Umbaugh)! ** More than 40 years before RuPaul’s Drag Race, this ground-breaking documentary about the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Pageant introduced audiences to the world of competitive drag. The film takes us […]
9:00 PM
Le Faux Cabaret
Le Faux at Julia’s on Broadway A celebrity impersonation show featuring a full cast of professional impersonators, choreographed dancers and completely outrageous acts. You and your friends will have the time of your lives seeing our Las Vegas style productions of Britney, Cher, Pink, Taylor Swift, Adele, Nikki Minaj and many more concert-like performances that […]
Fantasy Fridays – Neighbours
Weekly dance party at Seattle’s oldest LGBTQ nightclub Entry is in alley. 21+ until 2am 18+ 2am to 4am DJs Billy the Kid Cover: usually $10
Sling Dion’s “Different Drummer”
Join us for Different Drummer in its new slot starting in October every third Friday as DJ Sling Dion welcomes a wonderfully eclectic cast of guests. 9pm/No Cover #PonySeattle
Underwear Night at the Lumber Yard
Join us every third Friday of each month as we host underwear night at the Lumber Yard. We will have a guest DJ each month,
DJ MISTER SISTER @ Swallow Bar
Every Friday, owner Marcus spins under his DJ MISTER SISTER moniker….a variety of post punk/dark disco/nu wave or whatever rows his boat! In the heart of beautiful downtown White Center! No cover 9pm to close 21+
Paw and Pounce Weekend ’19
Paw and Pounce Weekend! The Pacific Northwest’s celebration of all things Pet and Handler! Join us in Seattle August 16-18, 2019 at The Cuff Complex with Northwest Handler 2019 Handler Werel Wolf and Northwest Puppy 2019 Alpha Pup Koda as we come together to celebrate our regional community! Join us for socials, fundraisers, workshops, moshing, […]
Black Jack a Night of Hiphop W/dj Dad Bod+ Keke in the Cage
The Seattle Eagle delivers a night of R&B, hip-hop and throwbacks with special guest DJ Dad Bod! DJ Dad Bod (aka JB Clark): As a blogger, emcee, & promoter, JB Clark has always been passionate about music of all genres and spent years as a staple in the Seattle hip-hop/club/Q.P.O.C. communities. Taking that passion, coupled […]
9:30 PM
Lashes Drag Cabaret/Transcendance Friday
Seattle’s looooooooong running weekly drag show every Saturday night at RPlace, with hosts Amora DiorBlack & Ladie Chablis & Mila Skyy plus a slew of special guests. 9:30pm to 2am 21+ w/ID Cover is usually $10/May be higher for nights with out of town guests/special events Followed by Transcendance with DJ E and Go Gos. […]
Mx. A Queer Variety Show
MX. is queer/bar’s weekly, drag variety show! Catch our cast of fierce queens and dancing divas on the queer/bar stage, every Friday at 9:30pm. Hosted by the infamous Seattle queen: La Saveona Hunt, the show stars the incredible talents of local drag sensations: Stacey Starstruck, Bosco, Andrew Scott, Kitty Glitter, Karmen Korbel and Solana Solstice. […]
10:00 PM
Cuff Friday w/Resident DJs
Cuff Complex opens the Dance Floor every Friday night. Country Dancing from 7pm to 10pm Resident DJ spins dance hits/EDM from 10pm to 3am Resident DJs include Dana Dub, Stacey Cooks, Bret Law, and others. Go Gos! 21+ w/ID Cover: Usually $8 and after 9pm Holidays/Pride/Special Events might be higher.
Sped Up Drag Party THIRD Fridays @ REBAR w/Cucci Binaca
Sped Up is drag driven dance party where 4 drag entertainers compete against each other by performing class drag song choices that are sped up. The audience gets to judge who had the tightest lip sync. The top two performers will spin a wheel of speed with songs that everyone knows they just will be […]
FAKE and GAY Seattle! Roxanne (Pearl RPDR S7) + Lady Voldemort
👽 FAKE and GAY! 👽 …seems legit? 🤔 Our return to Seattle featuring Pearl’s (RPDR S7) Seattle debut as ROXANNE, and Florida Elizabeth Man’s Seattle debut as LADY VOLDEMORT! 👸 SHOWS 👸 ROXANNE (Pearl RPDR S7) LADY VOLDEMORT (Florida Elizabeth Man Miami/SF) IRENE DUBOIS BEAU DEGAS 🎵 DJs 🎵 ADAM KRAFT (FAKE and GAY SF) […]
Dance Floor Feelings
We switch it up this month & will be coming thru on a Friday Night. Dance the night away. Leave your feelings on the dance floor. Favorite Bops, 90s hits, hip-hop, rap, R’n’B and soul & so much more. With DJ Onesies & special guest Joy Ma!!! ALL DAMN NIGHT!!! Donations at the door follow […]
Paint It Black
Where Dance meets Art, we Paint It Black! 🖤 TIX: bit.ly/PaintItBlackKW 🖤 For one night only, Seattle dance music lovers and artists alike come together to celebrate love & pop / EDM culture through eyes of one of Seattle’s most androgynous & ambiguous beings: Brandon Lentz! Creating a vision where dance meets fashion, alongside some […]
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