The art of drag was impossible to miss in 2019. Television, film, makeup tutorials, tours, memes and bicoastal conventions — the world has access to drag now more than ever. With all of this amazing new visibility we must not forget about the outstanding performances by our local queens that still need our tips and support!
We asked our dedicated Instagram followers to nominate their favorite drag shows combined with staff favorites to present the Top 10 Drag Shows of 2019 in New York City.
Pixie’s Big Adventure @ Barracuda (Sunday)
Pixie Aventura
Drag Wars @ Pieces Bar (Weekly/Monday)
Shequida Hall & Weekly Competitors
Viva La Diva @ Club Cumming (Weekly/Thursday)
Catrina Lovelace & Lola Michele Kiki
Green Lips @ The Monster (Weekly/Friday)
Octavia Anyae
SHOWS @ Industry Bar (Weekly/Monday)
Tina Burner, VinChelle, Kari Kerning, Iris Spectre
Soaked Thursday @ Therapy (Weekly/Thursday)
Lagoona Bloo, Brita Filter, Rosé
Polish The Queen @ Stonewall (Weekly/Tuesday)
Kristy Blaze, Phil Chanel + Weekly Guests
Sunday Services @ Therapy (Weekly/Sunday)
Jackie Cox, Bearded Bitch, Jan Sport, Jarvis Derrell
Queen 4 Queen @ Pieces (Weekly/Monday)
Kandy Muse, JanelleNo.5, Xunami Muse
Skinny Brunch @ Hardware (Weekly/Sunday)
Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Brita Filter
Honorable Mentions
DQSH ( NYC & NJ) w/ Harmonica Sunbeam
Thotz & Prayers @ Macri Park w/ Miz Jade & Special Guests
Riot @Stonewall w/ Ari Kiki & Special Guests
Check out all of these great performers in the new year, with dollars in hand!
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