Drag Me to the Movies - Queer Prom Edition

Presenting: Grease 2 (1982)

Spring has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate the changing of seasons than with a little spring formal? That's right gather your tiaras, gowns, suits and sashes because this April we're hosting a little spring formal of our own: Queer Prom Night!

We'll be screening a high school camp classic, Grease 2, a perfect compliment to your wildest Prom Night fantasies. Drag Me to the Movies creator Weird Alice will be here once more with special guest Smokey Waters!

Didn't make it to our last event & are thinking to yourself "What is Drag Me to the Movies?" Why, it's only the best way to view a film! There will be drag performances, movie bingo, a mini vendor market, bingo prizes, hilarious commentary, beer from Annex Ale Project, cocktails from Sugar Water, and of course, a fabulous campy movie to enjoy!

About the host:

Comprised mostly of TV static and a faint memory of late-night feverish movie viewing, Weird Alice is an award-winning queer camp drag artist and film aficionado, and host/curator of the monthly interactive screening series Drag Me to the Movies.  They are also the programmer for other film series including Sleaze Factory, and Evil Women. Weird Alice combines their art and love of cinema to take you on journeys of pastiche, queer kitsch, and anything in poor taste.

The details:

When: April 5th, 2024, 6pm-late

Where: Contemporary Calgary, 701 11st SW

Doors: 6:00pm 

Performance times: 7:00pm 

Film starts: 7:20pm (1h 55min runtime)

This is a licensed 18+ event, alcoholic beverages (and non-alc options courtesy of Annex Ales) will be available to purchase during the event

Performers:

Weird Alice @dragmetothemovies

Smokey Waters @kingsmokeywaters

 

Bingo prizes + vendors

 

STAY TUNED FOR VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Sponsors

Annex Ale Project @annexales

Sugarwater @sugarwater

Lawrence Interior Design @lawrence_interiordesign

  

If you require mobility assistance or would like to reserve wheelchair seating in the theatre please reach out to jamie@contemporarycalgary.com

Want to attend but worried about the ticket cost? No problem! Send us an email at jamie@contemporarycalgary.com, and we will work out a ticket price that is suitable to your needs.