Poppy Tooker, author of Drag Queen Brunch, said in a Thrillist article, “drag queens were throwing drag brunches to take care of their friends who were dying before anyone was taking care of them.” Nowadays, as queer culture has become more widely accepted, the events continue to gain popularity while serving as a welcoming environment for individuals to come together. But those who participate in the queer artform have historically embraced the daytime events as a form of communal healing, particularly during the 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic. Outside of brunch events, most drag gigs are still performed at night, according to Denver Milk Market host Shirley Delta Blow. for a live show at Tracks bar) to see your favorite queens again.įor those who aren’t familiar, drag brunches offer a mixed bag of queer entertainment-lip syncs, comedy routines, games, and more-all while patrons feast on tasty early day fare and bottomless mimosas. Luckily, thanks to Denver’s thriving lineup of drag brunches, you don’t have to wait until next June (or stay up until 1 a.m.
But now what? Not even Rupaul’s Drag Race compares to the exhilaration of a live drag performance. Images of flashy sequins and that sense of unabashed joy still sit with you. You attended the Pride march, watched the performers, and reveled in the eleganza at Denver’s PrideFest this past month.
