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Here’s when and where to meet Atlanta’s best drag kings and queens

Dragcon 2018.
Dragcon 2018.
By Staff – Access Atlanta
Updated May 5, 2023

Netflix’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” reboot chose Atlanta for its first season in 2018, affirming the city’s place as a center for LGBTQ life in the South.

While the new Fab 5 are all that, take in a different kind of fabulous: the best drag in town.

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Whether you want something scandalous, sexy or laugh-out-loud funny, pull out those dollar bills and visit the best joints in town for drag shows that are sure to delight.

Don’t forget to add a delicious side of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to your forays out on the town best viewed with plenty of friends and a cold drink in hand.

So get that cash handy, brush up on your favorite Madonna tunes, and head into town for the best drag Atlanta has to offer.

Looking for a daily guide? Here’s where you can find a drag show almost every night of the week:

Wednesday

Twisted Broadway at Lips Atlanta, 3011 Buford Hwy., is hosted by Brigitte Bidet. Billed as “outrageous, campy and hilarious,” and sure not to disappoint.

Thursday

The House of Brooks starts at 11 p.m. Thursdays at Blake’s, Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St. NE, hosted by the one and only Shawnna Brooks and featuring a revolving cast of performers. Dinner with the Divas grace’s Lips Atlanta’s stage every Thursday evening, featuring the best drag Cher, Madonna, Gaga and Adele you’ve ever seen.

Friday

Blake’s brings the star power with Celestial Fridays hosted by Celeste Holmes with Bridget Bidet, Shawnna Brooks and more.

Saturday

Glitz and Glam starring Christian Valentino happens twice on Friday and Saturday nights at Lips Atlanta and the Taboo show starts at 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Also, don’t miss Saturday Pop! at Blake’s.

Sunday

Start your Sunday with Dragalicious Brunch at Lips Atlanta. Seatings are at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Supersized Sunday Show — hosted by Edie Cheezburger — is a delightful show at 8:30 p.m. at Blake’s. There is never a cover at Blake’s, however, you’ll want to get there early to get a good spot in the crowd.

This story was originally published by Regina Willis in 2018 and has since been updated.

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