Prelude: The First Beat of Pride

A year in, and Grits & Glitter is still the drag brunch that gets it right — good food, strong drinks, and rotating performers who know how to work a room full of people actually here to have fun. This Pride Month edition at Pronto! is the celebration this beloved local institution deserves.

Metro Detroit's queer Sunday ritual is back on the Pronto patio. This week Kanary takes the stage while DJ NOUVEAU keeps the energy flowing — it's the kind of afternoon where the drinks are cold, the company is warm, and the vibe is exactly what you need to reset before the week hits.

Thursday nights at Pronto belong to drag — rotating performers, a crowd that knows how to have a good time, and the kind of energy that keeps you there way longer than you planned. Late-night comfort food keeps the night going, and the bar's got the cocktails to match the vibe.

Royal Oak's biggest drag spectacle brings the heat on Thursday nights — multiple performers, high-energy performances, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. Glam Slam is the kind of show that reminds you why drag is an art form and a party all at once.

Pride wraps, the party doesn't. Royal Afterglow is the official after-party takeover of Pronto and FIVE15, running late with rotating DJs, drag performances, and a crowd that's still riding the high. This is where the night goes when everywhere else closes.

A RuPaul's Drag Race legend brings the energy straight to Royal Oak. Lydia B. Collins, fresh from Season 17, takes over Pronto! for a Sunday afternoon of live performance, comedy, and all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent you came for. Brunch, drinks, and a drag queen who knows how to work a room — exactly what a weekend should look like.