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THE SAC QUEENS GUIDE
There is a drag show in Sacramento almost every night of the week. Here is the standing schedule, night by night, from two locals who go. Updated September 2026.
Casts, guest hosts and one-off shows change weekly. The free Thursday email has who is performing where.
These are the recurring shows. Times and hosts shift, so confirm with the venue or check this week's issue before you leave the house.
Monday Drag Showcase
9 PM, Badlands, 2003 K St, free
The stage for performers still building their act, with a rotating host and cocktail specials. Tip like you are investing early.
No standing drag show on Tuesdays. See Seasonal and monthly below.
Besos!
10 PM, Badlands, 2003 K St, free
Latin drag night, bilingual, with free entry and a power hour on well drinks from 10 to 11.
Thirsty Thursday
Shows at 11 PM and midnight, Badlands, 2003 K St, free
Late shows, go-go dancers and a power hour. The unofficial start of the weekend.
Drag Bingo with Apple Adams
Every Thursday, 7 PM, cards from 6:45, Tipsy Putt, 630 K St, $5
Five dollars covers every round and extra cards are a dollar, with mini golf waiting in the background. No reservations.
Fridays Are a Drag
Show at 8 PM, Badlands, 2003 K St, free
A free show at 8 PM with a rotating host, and the easiest way to start a Friday on K Street.
Illusions: The Drag Queen Show
Most weekends, Friday and Saturday evenings with some matinees, 910 2nd St, Old Sacramento, ticketed, 21 and over
A dedicated drag room in Old Sacramento. Dates and times change by weekend, so check the ticket page. Drinks only, so eat first.
The Velvet Room
Second Saturdays, 6:30 PM, upstairs at Roscoe's, 2007 K St, ticketed
A drag cabaret and dinner show.
Fluff with Manni Peddi
Third Saturdays, seating 6:30 PM, show 7 PM, upstairs at Roscoe's, 2007 K St, ticketed
Dinner and drinks with Manni Peddi and the cast.
Roscoe's Drag Brunch
Seatings at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, upstairs at Roscoe's, 2007 K St, ticketed
A rotating cast every week, with bottomless mimosas available with an entree. It sells out, so book ahead.
Badlands Sunday Showcase
8 PM, Badlands, 2003 K St, free
Same slot every Sunday, with a rotating host and a different theme each week.
Drag Queen Bingo at Mango's
First Thursdays, doors 6 PM, games 7 to 9 PM, Mango's, 1930 K St, $20 cash only
Eight games hosted by DoMe Moore, with the night's take going to a different local nonprofit each month.
Makeup and Mimosas
Second Sundays, noon, Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, ticketed, 13 and over with a parent
A drag brunch with Apple Adams and Suzette Veneti.
Drag Queen Karaoke with Miss Lita Taylor
Last Wednesday of the month, 8 PM, Bear and Crown, 1022 2nd St, Old Sacramento, no cover
Karaoke with a queen running the queue, in an Old Sacramento pub with the kitchen open.
Maxx Drag
Tuesdays in season, 8 PM, Badlands, 2003 K St
Sacramento's drag competition, with a full cast every Tuesday from the season premiere through the finale. Check Badlands for current season dates.
The Velvet Room and Fluff
Second and third Saturdays, upstairs at Roscoe's
Listed under Saturday above.
Bring small bills. Tipping is how performers get paid.
Hold the tip out and let the performer come to you.
Do not touch performers or step onto the stage.
Arrive 30 minutes early for anything free. The good spots go first.
Running a show that is not listed? Tell us and we will add it. Want it at the top of Thursday's email? The featured slot is $75.
Advertise with usThe show ends. The night does not have to. Faces, Badlands, The Depot and Roscoe's all share one corner, and we wrote up every one of them.
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