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Shine Talent Competition

LUSH Lounge & Theater
990 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Sat, Nov 7 · 6:30 PM

Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Bring your talent and compete for monthly cash prizes, with $150 awarded each month and a $500 grand prize on the line. Hosted by Justice Paige Councе, Miss Twin Cities Black Diamond 2026, this is a chance to show off whatever you've got on LUSH's stage in Northeast Minneapolis, with a room that's ready to cheer you on.

Featuring JUSTICE PAIGE COUNCE

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Drag Brunch

Slashers & Scream Queens: A Brunch of Drag (18+)
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
11:00 AM

Horror-themed drag brunch where four fierce performers—BARB, FROZAEN PISSAS, TOMI SAINT JAMES, and CERBERUS THE HOUND—take the stage in costumes inspired by your favorite slasher films. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys flow while the show runs from 11:30am to 1pm in LUSH's state-of-the-art theater. Spooky season done right.

Drag Brunch

A Brunch of Drag
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
11:00 AM

A Brunch of Drag at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis is a 90-minute show with brunch, drag, and a reason to gather your friends. Doors open at 11am and the show starts at 11am on weekends, and this year tickets are just $10 as a thank-you for five years of LUSH. Grab a table, order a cocktail, and get ready for a packed morning of queer joy.

Drag Bingo

Saturday Drag Bingo
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
2:00 PM

Drag Queen Bingo at LUSH every Saturday, with seating opening at 2pm and bingo kicking off at 2:30pm. It's first come, first served, but RSVPs get priority, so plan to arrive early to snag a good table. Expect a lively, laugh-filled afternoon with drag performers hosting the calls and a crowd that's all in for the fun.

Live Entertainment

The Rocky Horror Show
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
6:00 PM

Step into the flying circus tent bound for the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. This isn't your typical Rocky Horror experience — it's a live reimagining that pairs the cult classic with gravity-defying aerial acts and live music, creating something that feels both familiar and completely unexpected. The residents of Frankenstein Place are ready to immerse you in pure theatrical chaos.

Cabaret

Lush: Live! A Drag Cabaret (21+)
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
9:00 PM

The Twin Cities' monthly celebration of live-singing drag at its finest — real vocals, real talent, and the kind of performances that remind you why drag is an art form. Free to attend, which means there's zero reason not to show up and hear some of the region's best drag vocalists do what they do best.

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Drag Discovery: Cycle
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
6:30 PM

Drag Discovery: Cycle is the weekly competition where emerging queens and kings get real feedback from a local drag mentor, with the top two heading to a lip sync battle. Winners take home a cash prize and a guest spot in an upcoming Saturday show at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Come cheer on the newcomers and watch the next wave of talent take the stage.

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Dance Party

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10:00 PM

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Hot Pink

Drag Shows

Hot Pink
Monday, October 19th, 2026
10:00 PM

The Saloon

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