
Upcoming events

Abracadabra
Join us for Freedom Edge’s monthly drag brunch brought to you by Trivial Matters Events! This month, roll for initiative and enter a magical fantasy world with our host and resident bard, Thomas Foolery
Brunch Special food and drinks (including mocktails!) will be available. We'll also be joined once again by Ironcllad Eats
Toss a coin to your local #drag artists and get your tickets today!
Location: Freedom’s Edge Cider - 31 Diamond St, Portland, ME
Date: Sunday, May 4th
Time: Doors 12:00 PM, Show 12:30 PM
Tickets: $10 in Advance, $12 Same Day
Featuring: Giri Spades, Letta Dicken, and Allara Hellfire
Stage Help from La Petite Mystique

Char-aoke
CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.
Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!
Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

Portland Pride 2025
The wait is over! Aura and Cherry Lemonade join forces once again for Pride 2025, with special guests Rosé and Kerri Colby from RuPaul’s Drag Race! Hosted by Cherry Lemonade and GiGi Gabor; with performances by Arabella LaDessé, Bunny Wonderland, Candace Persuasian, Chartreuse Money, Fabregé, Finn Gerring, Ginjer Vitus, Sasha Stone, and Tasha Tektite, with DJ Skooch spinning all night long! The only place to be on Pride Saturday is at Aura!!

Eve's Garden Party
Get ready to unleash your inner diva at Drag Music Bingo! Enjoy a night of fabulous bingo with a twist—featuring dazzling drag performances, lively music, and irresistible drink specials. It's the perfect blend of fun, flair, and community spirit!

Char-aoke
CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.
Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!
Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

DRAG OUT THOSE DOLLARS
DRAG OUT THO$E DOLLAR$: A Night of Glamour & Giving! 🌈
Get ready for an electrifying night of dazzling performances, fierce looks, and unstoppable energy! Join us at Hollywood Slots Casino & Raceway in Bangor, Maine for an unforgettable Drag Show Extravaganza, hosted by @carmilla_velour and featuring six sensational drag performers bringing their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the stage—all in support of Bangor Pride 2025!
Proceeds will go directly toward making the Bangor Pride 2025 Festival the biggest and best celebration yet. Whether you're a longtime drag fan or a first-time attendee, this is your chance to experience a night of high-energy entertainment, all while supporting an incredible cause.
🎤 Lipsyncs that slay!
💃 Jaw-dropping performances!
✨ A night of community, love, and pride!
Don’t miss this fabulous fundraiser—because Pride starts with YOU! 🌟
📍 Location: Hollywood Slots Casino & Raceway, Bangor, ME
📅 Date: April 26th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: available via Eventbrite Only ($15 GA and $20 VIP for preferred seating)
Come for the show, stay for the impact— DRAG OUT THOSE DOLLAR$ is where entertainment meets empowerment! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

Eve's Garden Party
Get ready to unleash your inner diva at Drag Music Bingo! Enjoy a night of fabulous bingo with a twist—featuring dazzling drag performances, lively music, and irresistible drink specials. It's the perfect blend of fun, flair, and community spirit!

High Society 3: Smoke Show Rosie Havoc Presents a 420 Speakeasy Brunch
High Society 3: Smoke Show
Rosie Havoc Presents a 420 Speakeasy Brunch
High Society is back... FOR BRUNCH! Slip into a haze with your best jazz cigarette and come out to celebrate every stoner’s favorite holiday with some perennially stoned socialites! Giant joints and bongs, pot leaf fans, smoke mirages! It’s reefer madness! This burlesque and drag show is all about that devil’s lettuce, that reefer, that chronic.
SHOW HOSTED BY OPHELIA JOHNSON
SMOKIN' PERFORMANCES BY
Finn Gerring
Rosie Havoc
Clamz! Kasino
Ivana Bendova
FLOW with Faberge
COMEDY with Danny Jordan
Stage Bunny: Angel Dionne Money
Performers accept tips in the form of cash money (and maybe a little nug)
Sunday, April 20th
Doors 11:30AM │ Show 12PM$20 ADV | $25 DOOR | 21+

Return to Green Devil Lounge
Delve into the house of the green devil where the smoke surrounds you in a lazy haze enveloping and all encompassing. When you peer through the thickness the smoke dissipates and you are surrounded by dancers in vibrant costume with beads shaking and booties quaking! Come see this veritable smoke show with burlesque and drag for your 420 pleasure! We will have Tarot readings, a photo booth, raffles, and THC Treats galore!
Bring some green to tip your performers and bar tenders!
produced by Bunny Belvedere
Hosted by Ophelia Johnson
Featuring performances by:
Vivian Vice
Iris Allure
Fantasia Knight
Aquarius Funkk
Sin Verguenza
Moxie Sazerac
Curly Casino
Cinnamon Maxxine
Leda Valentina
Danni Doll
Coral Ondaleft


What Bunnies Do Burlesque and Drag Show
What Bunnies Do Burlesque and Drag Show
Catch all your favorite bunnies on their baddest behavior on Good Friday, April 18th at Rumors above Mulligan's in Biddeford.
Doors @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8pm
$15 in advance, $20 day of
21+
Street Parking Available
Venue unfortunately not handicap accessible, a large set of stairs is the only way inside.
Produced by: Pixel Angel
Hosted by Clamz! Kasino
Stage Bunny: Coral Ondaleft
Featuring:
Lada Lush
Danni Doll
Poletoria
Faberge
Radio
Aubergine Dream
Lucille Swings
Mable Syrup

Raunchy Rabbit 2025
DING DONG JESUS IS DEAD!
RAUNCHY RABBIT RETURNS: GOOD FRIDAY 2025
Drag- Burlesque - Pole by :
GIGI - AMANDACONDA - CINNAMON - HEATHEN - FINN - BUNNY
EVENT STARTS AT 8 - SHOW THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT - COME PREPARED TO SIN ALL NIGHT!
HOLY SACRAMENT - BLOOD OF CHRIST - PREGNANT VIRGIN COSTUME CONTEST? WHO KNOWS!

Eve's Garden Party
Get ready to unleash your inner diva at Drag Music Bingo! Enjoy a night of fabulous bingo with a twist—featuring dazzling drag performances, lively music, and irresistible drink specials. It's the perfect blend of fun, flair, and community spirit!

Char-aoke
CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.
Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!
Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

Let’s Slay Spring drag show
Hey yall, come out on April 12 for the Let’s Slay Spring drag show at The Breakroom! Join Roxxi Kass, B.Z Magic, Seren Serenity & Kristina Fina for a fabulous night of drag! Show starts at 9pm! No cover, 21+ I can’t wait to come out and dance the night away

Bob’s Burgers Drag Show
Bob's Burgers Drag Show
Welcome to a night of vivacious glamour and unfiltered fun at the Bob's Burgers Drag Show. This event is a unique blend of enchanting performance and concert, set in the heart of the vibrant LGBT community.
Event Category: Concert or Performance
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and a whole lot of sass. Our talented performers will take the stage, embodying your favourite characters from the popular TV show, Bob's Burgers, in a way you've never seen before!
Event Sub-Category: LGBT
This is more than just a drag show, it's a celebration of diversity, individuality, and the LGBT community. We are excited to create an inclusive space where everyone is welcome to enjoy the spectacle and be their authentic selves.
Venue: VFW in Auburn, Maine
Hosted at the iconic VFW in Auburn, Maine, our performers will bring the house down with their powerful renditions and captivating performances. The venue itself contributes to the overall ambience with its unique history and charm.
Join us for a night of laughter, love, and lip-syncing!
We promise you an evening filled with unforgettable moments, captivating performances, and a sense of community that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. So, put on your dancing shoes, bring your best cheer, and get ready for the Bob's Burgers Drag Show!

Adult Circus: Curtain-call Creep Show
Step into the world of the Curtain Call Creepshow at Eye Candy Bangor! This show will feature mysterious performers who will be take center stage blurring the line of reality! This show will feature Eye Candy Circus artists or all kinds! Expect Contortionist, Silks, Lyra and more! This is a circus for adults, sorry 18+ only! Tickets: $15 online and $20 at the door!

Dialogue Through Drag! Tour Part 1. Bangor, ME
Dialogue Through Drag! Bangor
Enjoy the first stop of a fabulous mini Maine Tour of, Dialogue Through Drag. Come join us at Bangor Beer Co. for a night of fabulous performances and meaningful conversations! Get ready to be entertained by talented drag performers while engaging in open discussions about importantce of Sexual Health in Special Education. This event is all about celebrating diversity, promoting inclusivity, and fostering dialogue in a fun and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the magic of drag while connecting with others in the community and discusing the Second Edition – Sexuality for All Abilities: Teaching and Discussing Sexual Health in Special Education. See you there!
Co-Produced By Letta Dicken and Mad Hatter Wellness
Featuring Letta Dicken, Cherry Pop Amore, Katie Thune, and More!
Thank you to our community partners: Maine Trans Net, Maine Familey Planning, Bangor Beer Co, Eqaulity Community Center, Letta The Queen, and Mad Hatter Wellness.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Viewing Party at The Ugly Duckling - Portland
Get ready to sashay your way into the most fabulous Friday night event in Portland! 🏳️🌈✨
Join us at The Ugly Duckling every Friday at 8 PM for an electrifying RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Viewing Party! Back by popular demand, The Ugly Duckling brings the glitz, glamour, and fierce competition of RuPaul’s Drag Race to life with:
🌟 Specialty Cocktails crafted to keep you lip-syncing for your life.
🥪 Delectable Sandwiches and mouthwatering desserts to fuel your fabulous fun.
👑 Charismatic Hosting by local drag sensation Letta Dicken, who will have you laughing, cheering, and living your best life!
Whether you’re a die-hard Drag Race fan or new to the scene, this event is for everyone. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate love, acceptance, and the ultimate drag extravaganza! 💃
Don’t miss a single moment of the drama, fashion, and iconic lip-syncs – make The Ugly Duckling your go-to spot for Season 17. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for all things drag. (This is a 21+ event; only adults, please)
💥 Where: The Ugly Duckling, Portland, Maine (246 Danforth St, Portland, Maine 04102)
💥 When: Every Friday at 8 PM
Because at The Ugly Duckling, everyone is welcome – and nobody sashays away without a good time!
Come at 7 PM to watch the previous episode, and at 8 PM, join us live for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 with local drag host Letta Dicken at The Ugly Duckling in Portland!

Late Nights With... Rosie Havoc
Welcome to Late Nights with... Rosie Havoc!
Come join a fantastic variety of performers for a night of dance, laughter, and good vibes with Host Rosie Havoc. Enjoy unique and talented performances in Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and Dance! Whatever you're looking for, this show has it!
Featuring:
Lexi Gogo
Vivian Vice
Luna Faese
Ember Stone
Peewee's Playgirl
Sweary Tale Princess
Friday, April 11 | 7:30PM (7PM doors)
$10+ ADV | $15+ CASH AT DOOR
Sacred Profane - Biddeford, ME

Late Nights With... Rosie Havoc
Welcome to Late Nights with... Rosie Havoc!
Come join a fantastic variety of performers for a night of dance, laughter, and good vibes with Host Rosie Havoc. Enjoy unique and talented performances in Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and Dance! Whatever you're looking for, this show has it!
Featuring:
Lexi Gogo
Vivian Vice
Luna Faese
Ember Stone
Peewee's Playgirl
Sweary Tale Princess
Friday, April 11 | 7:30PM (7PM doors)
$10+ ADV | $15+ CASH AT DOOR
Sacred Profane - Biddeford, ME

Ru Pauls Drag Race Season 17
Come watch Ru Paul’s Drag Race season 17 in Batson River’s Distillery Bar and Lounge with commentary and performances by Mama Martini.
Relax with friends, enjoy exclusive cocktails and food, and stay up to date with all of this season’s twists, stunts, and shade.
Seating begins at 7:30 and the viewing starts promptly at 8:00.
Seating is limited, so early arrival is encouraged or call Batson River to reserve a table at 207-800-4680

Port City Peep Show x Speak About It
Back at it again after a STELLAR showing last year, come join Port City Peep Show and Speak About It for a night of burlesque and drag at Austin Street (115 Fox Street, Portland, ME) on April 11th to benefit consent education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Doors @ 7:30pm, Show Starts @ 8pm!
This year, we will be graced with performances by:
Fanny Flex
Aubergine Dream
Kitty Caboose
Pixel Angel
Sarah Tonin
Moxie Sazerac
Wildeyed Roxy
Diva Divine
Thomas Foolery
Miss Information
The world has been...a lot, let's take an evening to bask in community and celebrate just how fun (and crucial) consent can be!

Them Burlesque - Shrek Bingo
“Get out of my swamp!" Just kidding, climb on in and join THEM Burlesque for some swampy Shrek Bingo! Dress up as your favorite Shrek character and enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo, mini games, burlesque and drag performances!
featuring
Clamz! Kasino
Lada Lush

Dialogue Through Drag! Tour Part 1. Bangor, ME
Dialogue Through Drag! Bangor
Enjoy the first stop of a fabulous mini Maine Tour of, Dialogue Through Drag. Come join us at Bangor Beer Co. for a night of fabulous performances and meaningful conversations! Get ready to be entertained by talented drag performers while engaging in open discussions about importantce of Sexual Health in Special Education. This event is all about celebrating diversity, promoting inclusivity, and fostering dialogue in a fun and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the magic of drag while connecting with others in the community and discusing the Second Edition – Sexuality for All Abilities: Teaching and Discussing Sexual Health in Special Education. See you there!
Co-Produced By Letta Dicken and Mad Hatter Wellness
Featuring Letta Dicken, Cherry Pop Amore, Katie Thune, and More!
Thank you to our community partners: Maine Trans Net, Maine Familey Planning, Bangor Beer Co, Eqaulity Community Center, Letta The Queen, and Mad Hatter Wellness.

Eve's Garden Party
Get ready to unleash your inner diva at Drag Music Bingo! Enjoy a night of fabulous bingo with a twist—featuring dazzling drag performances, lively music, and irresistible drink specials. It's the perfect blend of fun, flair, and community spirit!

Char-aoke
CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.
Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!
Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

And All That Drag - A Musical Theater Brunch
Join us for Freedom’s Edge Cider’s monthly drag brunch brought to you by Trivial Matters Events! This April, Put On Your Sunday Clothes and celebrate Broadway with our Emcee and resident Theater Kid, Thomas Foolery. Anything Goes at this show! Brunch Special food and drinks (including mocktails!) will be available.
Location: Freedom’s Edge Cider - 31 Diamond St, Portland, ME
Date: Sunday, April 6th
Time: Doors 12:00 PM, Show 12:30 PM
Tickets: $10 in Advance, $12 Same Day - Available in Bio!!
Featuring: Finn Gerring, Coco Bean, and Otto E Rotik
Stage Help from Eve of Eden

Lady Gaga Drag Brunch Encore Showing!
Chartreuse will lead you through a fabulous roster of local and guest performers.
Due to popularity, we will be hosting two rounds of performances each Sunday:
First seating is from 11:30-11:45, with the performance beginning shortly after final arrival.
Second seating is from 1:45-2:00.
** Second seating recommended relaxed arrival time to allow for the restaurant to be reset prior to your arrival**
Groups are recommended to place ticket orders under one name, so we can guarantee you will all be seated together. Requests to be seated with other parties are not guaranteed.
Limited cash will be available to exchange large bills.
* Tickets are a mixture of traditional table, high-top table, and bar seating. Placement is dependent on party size. If you need ADA accommodations for a lower table or plan to bring children, please contact us in advance at portlandgm@batsonriver.com*
Although we support early exposure for children to all that our community has to offer, we do recommend this show for ages 16+. We trust your judgement as a parent.
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
LIMITED SEATING DAY-OF DEPENDING ON CANCELLATIONS - COME EARLY TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITLIST
We do not accept ticket refund requests within 48 hours of the event.
We will reschedule you for a future event if you contact us no later than 24 hours prior to the day of the show.

Them Burlesque : Dragon Tails
Dragon Tails: a mesmorizing fusion of fantasy, burlesque, and drag. Enter a realm where dragons are real and gaze upon the fierce and mystical creatures. Don your scales and join THEM Burlesque for a night of fun fantasy!
Hosted by Clamz! Kasino
Featuring:
Rosie Havoc
Pixel Angel
Lexi Gogo
Jakk Bloodstone
Emerald Storm
Stage Dragon: Cherry Goblin

Punk Rock Burlesque
We are bringing a cast full of fierce fearless fiery femmes to the Somerset Abbey stage on April 5th.
Join the talents of
Rev. Legs Malone
Danni Doll
Sweet Dee
Vivian Vice
Vivienne Obsidian
In a dinner show that pays tribute to all your favorite rock classics
Tickets are available NOW at www.somersetabbey.com

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Viewing Party at The Ugly Duckling - Portland
Get ready to sashay your way into the most fabulous Friday night event in Portland! 🏳️🌈✨
Join us at The Ugly Duckling every Friday at 8 PM for an electrifying RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Viewing Party! Back by popular demand, The Ugly Duckling brings the glitz, glamour, and fierce competition of RuPaul’s Drag Race to life with:
🌟 Specialty Cocktails crafted to keep you lip-syncing for your life.
🥪 Delectable Sandwiches and mouthwatering desserts to fuel your fabulous fun.
👑 Charismatic Hosting by local drag sensation Letta Dicken, who will have you laughing, cheering, and living your best life!
Whether you’re a die-hard Drag Race fan or new to the scene, this event is for everyone. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate love, acceptance, and the ultimate drag extravaganza! 💃
Don’t miss a single moment of the drama, fashion, and iconic lip-syncs – make The Ugly Duckling your go-to spot for Season 17. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for all things drag. (This is a 21+ event; only adults, please)
💥 Where: The Ugly Duckling, Portland, Maine (246 Danforth St, Portland, Maine 04102)
💥 When: Every Friday at 8 PM
Because at The Ugly Duckling, everyone is welcome – and nobody sashays away without a good time!
Come at 7 PM to watch the previous episode, and at 8 PM, join us live for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 with local drag host Letta Dicken at The Ugly Duckling in Portland!

Ru Pauls Drag Race Season 17
Come watch Ru Paul’s Drag Race season 17 in Batson River’s Distillery Bar and Lounge with commentary and performances by Mama Martini.
Relax with friends, enjoy exclusive cocktails and food, and stay up to date with all of this season’s twists, stunts, and shade.
Seating begins at 7:30 and the viewing starts promptly at 8:00.
Seating is limited, so early arrival is encouraged or call Batson River to reserve a table at 207-800-4680