In partnership with FringeArts, Opera Philadelphia and the Office of LGBT Affairs
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns for our third annual LATE NIGHT SNACKS, the unapologetically queer performance art pop up that makes everyone a little bit gay. Featuring a wardrobe’s worth of artists from opera singers to drag queens, cabaret stars to art clowns, and everything in between, LATE NIGHT SNACKS is here to convert you. Whether you come once, come every night, or just stop by on your way to the corner store, you’ll leave with a mouthful of rainbows and glitter on your lips. Part subversion therapy, part luxury walk-in, LATE NIGHT SNACKS invites you to join us in The Closet, our custom-built cabaret, for seven minutes in queer heaven.
An evening of new musical works by two phenomenal Black artists. Path-breaking artist, Davóne Tines, “[one] of the most powerful voices of our time” according to The LA Times, premieres “Sonata No. 1: WHAT THE HELL IS SELF LOVE ANYWAY?” Samantha Rose Williams, an arts activist committed to sharing marginalized experiences with diverse audiences and creating space for critical discussion about art, culture, and social change, shares a preview of American Patriots. This new music-theater work takes an unflinching look at the reality of modern American ideals from the vastly different perspectives of 40 different Americans. American Patriots asks audiences to practice radical empathy and to actively critique the way they think about race, class, and who this country is for.
Hosted by Jarbeaux
Content Warning: Samantha Rose William’s set includes songs that may mention gun violence and death.
THE DOCTOR IS IN! Buy a prescription at the bar and receive an intimate, private performance/treatment from our in-house counselor Messapotamia Lefae.
Lead support from the William Penn Foundation, additional support from Barbara Teichert (Honorary Producer)
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Decide at the door, $10-50 in advance
COVID SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
Masks are optional. More information about our COVID policies & event accessibility TBC.
Doors open at 8:30.