The drag world is moving a mile a minute these days! If you’re worried you might have missed some of the week’s biggest stories, we understand. That’s where The Week in Drag comes in, your weekly look at the biggest stories unfolding in the drag scene. From shocking moments that unfold in the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise to what’s going on in your local scene, we’ve got you covered!
Help Coco Peru’s mom!
Coco Peru is both a drag legend and a national treasure. When her mom, Helen, ran into financial hardships, the drag community gathered to help her stay in her home! If you are able, please donate to the GoFundMe that Coco has organized for her. At 97 years old, Helen is her biggest fan. Let’s give back to them both! Donate here.
Speaking of Coco, she’s joining the cast of a legendary San Francisco holiday show!
The loss of Heklina continues to be felt, especially in the San Francisco drag scene. Every year, Heklina would take on the role of Dorothy in the holiday production of Golden Girls in San Francisco. As a Bay Area native, I have been lucky to see the show many times. Filling in for both Heklina and Bea Arthur is no easy task, but if anyone can do it, it’s Coco Peru! A long-time friend of both, Coco is going to absolutely smash it this holiday season.
Tickets are now available and the show will be running from November 30th- December 22nd.
Lemon is releasing a new EP
Lemon, one of the stand-out stars from Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 is back with new music! Her latest EP will begin streaming on September 22nd!
Get the first look at Drag Race Germany
Drag Race Germany begins streaming on September 5th but if you’re anything like us, you’re ready for first look. Have no fear, the trailer has launched, and you don’t want to miss it. These entrance looks? Out of this world! Get a glimpse here.
Read banned books with Salina EsTitties
Salina EsTitties teamed with Lush Cosmetics to read banned books on their YouTube! Because reading is what? Being banned. Tune into the video here!
A Federal Judge halted drag show restrictions in Texas
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 12, which restricts “sexually oriented performances” and has been criticized for limiting public drag performances in Texas. The law was set to go into effect on Friday, Sept. 1. Read more about this win for Texas queens here!
Miss Liza brings “Queer Sighted: History Through a Queer Lens” to YouTube and Spotify
Don’t miss Miss Liza’s new series, “Queer Sighted: History Through a Queer Lens”, as she does her makeup and teaches the children about “the beautiful, hidden, and sometimes devastating moments of queer history.” Check out episode one here on YouTube and be sure to subscribe to her channel!
Now you’re caught up on The Week in Drag! Did you see an amazing pageant and want to share the results? Did you see a show that had you shook as the kids say? Is there a big story in your local drag scene you want to share? Send us an email (contact@werrrk.com) and it might be featured in a future edition of The Week in Drag!
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