Even for the non-religious, Easter weekend is a big deal in LGBTQ Atlanta. Queer Atlantans don their Sunday best for drinks, drag, and dancing. Take a first look at what Easter weekend has in store this year!
The Easter Drag Races
When it comes to LGBTQ Easter in Atlanta, you have to start with the Armorettes’ iconic tradition. The Armorettes will celebrate 44 years at the Heretic with day drinking, drag, games, literal drag races, contests, and everyone gussied up in the Sunday best. You can expect performances from Baby D Galore, Kitty Love Antoinette, Ryeleigh St. James, Muffy VanBeaverHousen, Nurse Holly, Plenty Moore, and Alabama TP, plus special guests Misti Shores, Kellie Divine, and Lori Divine.
The Easter Drag Races will be held on Saturday, April 8, at the Heretic’s outdoor space from 3pm to 9pm. If you can’t attend but want to watch the live show, you can find a link through the Heretic’s Facebook page.
Easter Drag Review
On Sunday, April 9, the Hideaway will host an Easter-themed drag show featuring some of Atlanta’s favorite queens. The show, which starts at 4pm, will feature Ruby Redd, Myah Ross Monroe, Lacie Bruce, Tatianna Tuesday Dickerson, and Angelica D’Paige. DJ Devon Rex will DJ from 3 to 7pm followed by DJ Rob Reum from 7pm to midnight. No cover and $6 Absolut cocktails make this a party you don’t want to miss!
Deep South ShEaster
On Saturday, April 8, one of queer Atlanta’s favorite Easter traditions returns. ShEaster with Vicki Powell’s Deep South is one of the most anticipated events of this season. This year’s party will be held at the upstairs loft of Future from 10pm to 3am Easter Sunday. Along with Vicki Powell, Keenan Orr will be DJing. Orr has been a mainstay in Washington DC’s underground club and party scene since the ‘90s. He has performed across the United States, Vancouver, Toronto and Mexico City, as well as overseas in Berlin, London and Reykjavik. Buy tickets at universe.com.
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