The Sac Queens Agenda Aug 13

Sac Queens—

Last week we asked which friend you are in the friend group and the results are in! 29% are the ones who plan everything. 24% are the one who read the group chat and do not reply. 16% know everyone somehow. 5% show up two hours late, another 5% just moved here, and under 3% are taking a break from dating for the fifth time. We believe you. Then 18% picked none of the above and are so mysterious. Nearly one in five.

There are a lot of amazing upcoming events. So, let's dive right in.

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August 13 – August 19.

Faces Thursday: Song & Dance
Thu, Aug 13, 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St)
The standing Thursday on the biggest floor in Lavender Heights. No theme, nothing to plan, just the week ending three days early on purpose. Read more

Thirsty Thursdays: Baddies Variety Showcase with C-Yah Envy
Thu, Aug 13, Pop-up performances 11 PM & 12 AM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
Free entry, henny! Smokey Citrina, Klaudia Banks Diamond, C-Yah Envy, Bijou Bentley, and Unieke Moore are serving looks and lip-syncs all night. Read more

Drag Bingo with Apple Adams
Thu, Aug 13, 7 PM (arrive 6:45), Tipsy Putt (630 K St #120)
Cards run $5 a round and Apple Adams calls numbers like she is reading you personally. It is a mini golf bar, so losing has a consolation prize. Read more

Pillow Princess: Sin City
Thu, Aug 13, 8 PM to 1:30 AM, Roscoe's (2007 K St), 21+
A sapphic takeover with drag, burlesque headliner Miss Tinsel Tease, gogo, tarot, vendors, and a Vegas wedding chapel bit. Arrive single, leave technically spoken for. Read more

Ladies Nite with Roni & Rochelle
Thu, Aug 13, 7 to 9 PM, Teneral Cellars (1050 20th St, Ste 110)
Ten dollars in advance, fifteen at the door, at the queer and women owned wine lounge. Bring the friend who claims she does not really drink and then watch. Read more

Ace/Aro Group
Thu, Aug 13, 7 to 8:30 PM, Lavender Library (1414 21st St)
Second Thursday, free, and confirmed back on the Lavender Library calendar after a quiet stretch. A room where nobody asks you to justify the definition first. Read more

TransFemme & Non-Binary Support Group
Thu, Aug 13, 6 to 7:30 PM, Gender Health Center (3823 V St), 18+
In person, free, facilitated by people who have done this before. Show up as whatever version of yourself made it out the door. Read more

Liquid Therapy
Fri, Aug 14, 5:30 to 7 PM, Badlands (2003 K St)
Outword's second Friday happy hour mixer, the one where the media people and the bar people end up at the same table by 6:15. Read more

Bar Crawl to the Bolt
Fri, Aug 14, 6 to 9 PM, The Bolt (2560 Boxwood St)
Sacramento Gay Men's Events points the whole group at the leather bar for the night. RSVP on Meetup so somebody knows to hold space. Read more

Girls, Gays, & Theys: All Improv Edition
Fri, Aug 14, doors 7:10 PM, show 7:30 PM, Sacramento Comedy Spot (1050 20th St, Ste 130), $12
Fully improvised queer comedy from performers who do not play fair. Twelve dollars, and the Comedy Spot runs a later show the same night if you want the trip to work harder. Read more

Blood with DJ Bryan Hawk, hosted by Suzette Veneti
Fri, Aug 14, 9 PM until close, Radclyffe's
Free entry, creatures of the night! Sink your fangs into 80s and 90s goth music all evening, spun by DJ Bryan Hawk and hosted by the divine Suzette Veneti. Get your drinks before someone drinks you. Wear your best dark and delicious looks and come haunt the dance floor. Read more

Fridays Are a Drag: Hosted by Taryn Thru-U & Mae Heffiman
Fri, Aug 14, Showtime 8 PM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
Free entry, gorgeous! Taryn and Mae are back on hosting duties with a lineup that's serving nothing but glamour. Spade, Lita, and Hissteria are pulling up as guests, so grab your friends and get ready to tip generously. Read more

So You Wanna Be A Bentley
Fri, Aug 14, 8 to 10 PM, Roscoe's (2007 K St)
Bijou Bentley is casting her next drag daughter live, in front of everyone. A talent search where the auditions are the entertainment. Read more

Black Trans Community Group
Fri, Aug 14, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Gender Health Center (3823 V St), 18+
Community facilitated, in person, free, built by and for Black trans folks. Read more

Women's Weekend Splash
Fri, Aug 14 to Sun, Aug 16, R3 Hotel (16390 4th St, Guerneville)
File under road trip: three days on the Russian River, 21+, capped at 500 tickets. This is the end of summer Splash, not the May weekend, so do not show up with the wrong wristband. Read more

Sacramento FrontRunners & FrontWalkers
Sat, Aug 15, 9 AM, Guy West Bridge (945 University Ave), brunch 10:30 AM at Revolution Winery & Kitchen (2831 S St)
The Saturday loop from the bridge, every pace welcome, walkers included. Third Saturday means group brunch after, which is the actual reason half of them run. Read more

LEVELS: A Dance Party Tribute to the 2010s Golden Era of EDM
Sat, Aug 15, 9 PM, The Flamingo House (2315 K St, Sacramento) 21+
Ravers! Get ready to relive the drops that hit hardest and the neon that shined brightest, with a soundtrack tribute to Avicii, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Daft Punk, Tiesto, and more. Sacramento's own Chango & Party Ardi power the decks alongside Deadmau5 and Diplo tracks all night long. Come dance like it's the golden era all over again. Read more

Karnival of Kink
Sat, Aug 15, 12 to 5 PM, doors close at 3, Stopgap (1277 Mission St, San Francisco)
Road trip: The 15 Association runs kink samplers, BDSM demos, and a Chamber of Secrets. Non-members welcome with a signed release. Read more

The Open Book: Remembered
Sat, Aug 15, 1 to 4:30 PM, private residence in 95831, address emailed 48 hours ahead
A poolside potluck honoring Ron Grantz and Larry Bailey, who ran The Open Book on 21st Street from 1995 to 2005. Bring finger food, bring a suit, RSVP on Meetup for the address. Read more

Fluff with Manni Peddi
Sat, Aug 15, seating 6:30 PM, show 7 to 9 PM, Roscoe's upstairs (2007 K St)
Third Saturday upstairs at Roscoe's, dinner and drag in the same seat. Manni Peddi hosting, so the pacing is fast and the reads are faster. Read more

NorCal AIDS Cycle Beneficiary Celebration
Sat, Aug 15, 6 PM, Bear & Crown (1022 2nd St, Old Sacramento), back patio
This is the night the ride hands the money over, in public, on a patio. Food and drinks are for sale, the accounting is free. Read more

Cakes, Cards, and Cuties
Sat, Aug 15, 7 to 9 PM, A Seat at the Table Books (9257 Laguna Springs Dr #130, Elk Grove), $21.99, 21+
Dolly Romano hosts an evening for the sapphics of Sacramento: games, vendors, and a cake jar included in the ticket. The cake reservation deadline has passed, the tickets have not. Read more

ROAR
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 PM to 2 AM, Radclyffe's (1330 H St, enter on 14th), $10 or $7 in fursuit, 21+
Sacramento's monthly furry, pup, and kink social, five DJs deep, with a fursuit tent and a second room. The discount for showing up in full suit is real and it is earned. Read more

Dashin' Down the Delta
Sun, Aug 16, 8 AM, Scott's Seafood on the River (4800 Riverside Blvd), $55
The Rainbow Chamber's 5K, capped at 200 runners, with a shirt, a medal, and brunch at Scott's waiting on the other side. Packet pickup is Saturday, 11 to 1, same address. Read more

Sacramento Gay Men's Pickleball
Sun, Aug 16, 9 to 10:30 AM, Jonas Larkspur Park (1063 Jonas Ave)
Beginners welcome, paddles and balls shared, nobody keeping a score that would hold up. RSVP on Meetup. Read more

Sunday Tea Dance with Disco Daddy Paul Curtis
Sun, Aug 16, 3 to 7 PM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
No cover, no excuses! Disco Daddy Paul Curtis is serving up a full 70s disco fantasy, complete with flag & gogo dancers strutting their stuff and DJ Ryan keeping the beats fabulous. $1 off beers, $2 off cocktails and disco-themed drinks all afternoon long. Dust off your platforms, werk that dance floor, and let's tea it up. Read more

Roscoe's Drag Brunch
Sun, Aug 16, 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM, Roscoe's upstairs (2007 K St)
Rotating queens, a real menu, and $18 bottomless mimosas with an entree. Two seatings, so pick your tolerance honestly. Read more

Queer Crafternoon
Sun, Aug 16, 1 to 3 PM, Lavender Library (1414 21st St)
Third Sunday, materials provided, free. Come make something mediocre in extremely good company. Read more

Out @ the Movies: The End of Oak Street
Sun, Aug 16, 2:40 PM, Cinemark Century Arden (1590 Ethan Way)
Sacramento Gay Men's Events books the seats and debriefs after. RSVP so they know how many to hold. Read more

Country Line Dancing
Sun, Aug 16, 5 to 8 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St)
Faces clears the floor for line dancing, which is either your entire personality or a thing you are about to learn in public. Read more

Dress Code with Liz & Bijou Bentley
Sun, Aug 16, Showtime 8 PM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
Free entry at the drag show that returns with a Yellow dress code — come dressed to impress for a shot at the audience costume contest. Read more

Morphine Love Dion
Sun, Aug 16, meet & greet 8 PM, show 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St), $20, 21+
Drag Race All Star Morphine Love Dion takes Faces, hosted by Sasha Devaroe. Twenty dollars, and the meet and greet is the hour before the show, not after. Read more

Trivia Mondays
Mon, Aug 17, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Teneral Cellars (1050 20th St, Ste 110)
Free trivia at the queer and women owned wine lounge. Recruit the friend who inexplicably retains every 90s commercial jingle. Read more

Sacramento FrontRunners Monday Run/Walk
Mon, Aug 17, 6:30 PM, Sacramento Running Company (2673 21st St)
A three mile Curtis Park loop, all paces, walkers included. The gossip is the actual cardio. Read more

Queer Magic Monday
Mon, Aug 17, 7 to 8:30 PM, Lavender Library (1414 21st St)
Tarot and oracle cards in the stacks, free, no experience required. Pull something ominous and laugh it off with strangers. Read more

New Drag Showcase with Apple Adams & Ryder Knightly
Every Monday, 9 PM, Badlands (2003 K St, Sacramento)
No cover, fresh faces! Apple Adams hosts alongside co-host Ryder Knightly, with special guest lip sync sensation Ling Ling joining the fun. A whole crop of new drag talent is ready to slay the stage. 30% off drink specials all night long. Read more

Men's Group
Tue, Aug 18, 6 to 7:30 PM, Sacramento LGBT Community Center (temporary home, 2031 K St)
The Center's weekly 18+ space for LGBTQ+ men, still running out of the K Street location while 20th is under construction. Drop in, no sign-up, no performance required. Read more

Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Networking Mixer
Tue, Aug 18, 6 to 7:30 PM, Railroad Museum (125 I St), free for members, $10 for everyone else
Light bites, cash bar, and a room of queer business owners who will absolutely follow up on Thursday. Ten dollars is cheap for that. Read more

Music Bingo
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Teneral Cellars (1050 20th St, Ste 110)
First and third Tuesday, bingo where the squares are songs. Wine sharpens the recall for roughly one round. Read more

Faces Karaoke Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 9 PM to 1:30 AM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St)
Karaoke's new permanent night at Faces, four and a half hours of it. Two karaoke nights on one block is a decision this city made together. Read more

Karaoke Night with Diana Hole
Every Tuesday, 9:30 PM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
Free entry, songbird! Grab the mic and belt it out with the hairiest hole in the 916, Diana Hole, hosting your karaoke fantasies all night. $2 off all cocktails, so sip while you slay that solo. Read more

Show Tune Request Night
Tue, Aug 18, 9 PM, The Depot (2001 K St)
DJ Ryan takes requests, musicals only, no negotiating. Sit back and quietly grade everyone who reaches for the belt. Read more

Piano Bar & Karaoke
Wed, Aug 19, piano 6 to 9 PM, karaoke 9 PM to close, Roscoe's downstairs (2007 K St)
A correction from us: this is a Wednesday, not a Friday. Live piano until 9, then the mic opens and the standards go sideways. Read more

Sacramento FrontRunners Social Hour Run/Walk
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30 PM, Drake's: The Barn (985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento)
Heads up, this one moved. The Wednesday run swapped with the monthly social hour, so August 19 lands at Drake's in West Sac, not McKinley Park. Read more

Haus of Hormones: ConneQT with QTs
Wed, Aug 19, 6 to 9 PM, Gender Health Center (3823 V St)
Three hours of low stakes hanging out for QTs, in person, free. No agenda beyond being in the room. Read more

The Trivia Show
Wed, Aug 19, 8 PM, The Depot (2001 K St)
Josh runs it, teams max out at six, top three take prizes and the drink specials run all night. Confidence peaks in round one and never recovers. Read more

Faces Wednesday: DJ Starkilla + KJ Jeo
Wed, Aug 19, 9 PM to 1:30 AM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St)
A DJ and a karaoke jockey splitting one midweek night. Dance or sing, the room refuses to make you choose. Read more

¡Besos!
Wed, Aug 19, 10 PM, Badlands (2003 K St)
Latin drag, bilingual and loud, free entry, $3 wells from 10 to 11. Wednesday has never once been a deterrent here. Read more

Around the World in 80 Days
Aug 13 to Aug 19, showtimes vary, B Street Theatre at The Sofia (2700 Capitol Ave), from $9.99
Not a queer show, just a good one: B Street's Verne romp runs all week, including a $9.99 late seat Saturday at 9 PM. Most performances are already flagged as almost sold out. Read more

Out on the Mountain
Fri, Aug 21, 6 PM to 12 AM, Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)
A long road trip and a private LGBTQ takeover of the park, coasters after dark, dancing until midnight. Tickets online only, none at the gate. Read more

Hairspray with Ginger Minj
Aug 21 to 30, UC Davis Health Pavilion (1419 H St)
Ginger Minj steps into Edna Turnblad for Broadway Sacramento, ten days of tall hair and taller notes under the Music Circus tent. Note the H Street address, not the office on Roseville Road. Read more

Race for the Arts
Sat, Aug 22, 5K at 8:35 AM, kids run at 8:10 AM, William Land Park
Twenty-seventh year of the run that funds local arts groups, with a festival waiting at the finish. Teams of ten or more get 20% off. Read more

Hot Girl Brunch
Sat, Aug 22, 11 AM to 3 PM, Birdies Social Club (805 Riverfront St, West Sacramento)
Not queer specific, but if your playlist runs Nicki, Cardi, and Meg, this was built for you. Read more

Dance Troupe Auditions with Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus
Sun, Aug 23, 12 PM, The Annex at CLARA (2420 N Street)
Gorgeous, if your superpower is serving moves instead of notes, this is your spotlight moment! SGMC is looking for fabulous new dancers to join the troupe. Bring your energy, your confidence, and whatever makes you shine. Sparkles encouraged, but not required. Contact [email protected] for more info. Read more

Hawaiian Luau Pool Party
Sun, Aug 23, 3 to 8 PM, Faces Nightclub
Free entry till 8PM, island babies! Good vibes, tan lines, and good times await with free island bites, tequila tasting, pool games, and cold drinks all afternoon. Grab your floaties and let's make a splash. Read more

Mia Starr with Sasha Devaroe
Sun, Aug 23, Meet & Greet 8 PM, Show 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K Street, Sacramento)
RuPaul's Drag Race star Mia Starr brings the glamour, attitude, and show-stopping energy to the main stage, hosted by Sacramento favorite Sasha Devaroe. Come early, grab a cocktail, meet Mia at the meet & greet, and get ready to cheer, dance, and live your best life. Read more

Open Table Skill Share: Trans Formation
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30 PM, A Seat at the Table Books (9257 Laguna Springs Dr #130, Elk Grove)
Dr. Tristan C. Buzzini brings nervous system regulation practices that are actually evidence backed. All ages, RSVP so they save you a chair. Read more

Sunset Social Club with MIX Downtown & P2O Hot Pilates
Fri, Aug 28, 6 to 9:30 PM, MIX Downtown (1525 L St, Sacramento)
A rooftop wellness experience with a fitness class, social hour, and wellness vendors. Move, recover, connect while catching the sunset over the city — not an exclusively queer event, but open to all. Read more

Maxx Drag Brunch: Fundraiser Gala Spectacular
Sat, Aug 29, Showtime 11:30 AM, Roscoe's Bar & Burgers (2007 K St, Sacramento)
Sparkle for a cause, darlings! Fan-favorite performers from every season of Maxx Drag are coming together for one glittering afternoon of food, cocktails, and unforgettable entertainment. All proceeds benefit the upcoming 9th season of Maxx Drag, so eat, drink, and give generously. Read more

White Party
Sat, Aug 29, 10 PM, Badlands (2003 K Street, Sacramento)
Come dressed in your best white attire — classic, sexy, sparkly, whatever you've got. Sexy go-go dancers, DJ Halo on the decks, drinks and dancing all night. Read more

A'Keria C. Davenport
Sun, Aug 30, meet & greet 8 PM, show 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K St), 21+
The Drag Race All Star brings a stage presence that does not share the room. Tickets moving now. Read more

Old School in the Park
Sun, Aug 30, Cesar Chavez Park
97.5 KDEE takes over the plaza for a day of classics, food, and dancing in direct sunlight. Hydrate accordingly. Read more

OutLoud Sports: Fall Cornhole
Thursdays, 6:50 to 8:30 PM, Sep 3 to Oct 22, Bear & Crown, 21+
Eight weeks of bag tossing at a gay bar, teams or free agents, all skill levels. Regular pricing runs through Aug 27, so decide before then. Read more

Drag Queen Bingo with Dome Moore
Thu, Sep 3, 7 to 9 PM (doors at 6 PM), Mango's (1930 K Street)
Grab your cash, gorgeous! $20 gets you 8 games of bingo, all called by the fabulous Dome Moore. Seating is first come first served, so don't dawdle. Proceeds benefit the Sacramento SPCA, so you're winning prizes and helping furry friends. Read more

Electroluxx Block Party
Sat, Sep 5, 3 PM to 2 AM, The Midway (San Francisco), 21+
Road trip: Purple Disco Machine, a RuPaul DJ set, DJ Holographic, Nina Sol, and Kilo.wav b2b ChuckkPasta, eleven hours deep. Read more

Kennedy Davenport with Sasha Devaroe
Sun, Sep 6, Meet & Greet 8 PM, Show 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K Street, Sacramento)
21+, darlings! RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars icon Kennedy Davenport takes over Faces with her electrifying stage presence and legendary charisma, hosted by Sasha Devaroe. Come early, grab a drink, and get ready for one of Drag Race's most celebrated performers live in Sacramento. Meet & Greet may require a separate ticket, so grab yours early. Read more

Sacramento Rainbow Festival
Sun, Sep 6, 11 AM to 10 PM, Lavender Heights (20th and K)
More than forty years of this, and the theme is Retro Rainbow: multiple stages, 100 plus vendors, and the block closed for the day. Early bird tickets are on sale. Read more

Crystal Methyd, Winner of All Stars 11, with Sasha Devaroe
Sun, Sep 27, Meet & Greet 8 PM, Show 9 PM, Faces Nightclub (2000 K Street, Sacramento)
The All Stars 11 winner herself brings her wildly imaginative looks and wonderfully weird energy to the Faces stage, hosted by Sasha Devaroe. Dress to impress, snap your photos at the meet & greet, and celebrate one of drag's most creative superstars all night long. Tickets are limited, so don't sleep on it. Read more

Pride in the Park
Sat, Oct 3, 11 AM to 4 PM, Sam Brannan Park (806 Gray Ave, Yuba City)
Round five for Tri County Diversity, free and all ages, with a main stage, local vendors, and a kids zone. Read more

Electric Feels
Fri, Oct 9, Ace of Spades (1417 R St)
Indie rock and electronic all night, so think Daft Punk into MGMT into Charli XCX. Tickets are up now. Read more

Blazin' Saddles with Diplo, Dustin Lynch, Wuki & more
Fri, Oct 16, 4 to 11 PM, Hornet Heartbeat (3001 Ramona Ave, Sacramento)
Sacramento State's Homecoming Weekend just leveled up. Diplo presents Thomas Wesley alongside Dustin Lynch, Wuki, Karley Scott Collins, and Chango B2B Nico Crespo for a night where country and dance collide. Register for tickets access at npu.live/diplo. Read more

Sacramento Leather Invasion: Bar Crawl
Sat, Oct 17, 7 PM start, The Merc
Suit up in your leather best and hit all four stops: 7PM at Mercantile Saloon, 9PM at The Depot, 8PM at Badlands, and 10PM at The Bolt Bar. Benefiting The Trevor Project. Read more

Boas & Bow Ties Gala
Thu, Oct 22, Sacramento, venue to be announced
The Rainbow Chamber's annual scholarship gala, black tie with a twist, and the boas are sharper than the ties. Save the date, the room fills. Read more

Nevermore Gorelesque: Cabaret Macabre
Fri, Oct 23, 8:30 PM, Historic Colonial Theatre (3522 Stockton Blvd), 21+
Burlesque, drag, and horror in one bill, hosted by Mr. Rob Roberts, with The Creeping Violet, Gotchu Hung, Carolina Firefly, and Starlet O'Hara. VIP meet and greet available. Read more

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat, Oct 24, 9 PM, Historic Colonial Theatre (3522 Stockton Blvd)
Amber's Sweets brings Brad, Janet, and Dr. Frank-N-Furter to Halloween night. Corsets encouraged, shame optional and frankly discouraged. Read more

Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus: Holiday Hits with a Splash of Sass
Sat, Dec 5, 2 PM and 7 PM, Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (1515 J St)
Soaring harmonies, familiar carols, and just enough sass to stop the whole thing from turning sincere on you. Read more

A Drag Queen Christmas
Wed, Dec 9, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM, Channel 24 (1800 24th St)
The touring Drag Race holiday show lands at Channel 24 and tickets are already on sale. Book it now and forget about it until December. Read more

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