Afro Drag - Mtl

Afro Drag - Mtl Sharing stories and artistry of the TLGBQAI Afro-Diaspora since 2019

Afro Drag: Reclaiming Melodeis marked our first time back at Cafe Cleopatra since our debut back in 2019. To say this sh...
03/06/2025

Afro Drag: Reclaiming Melodeis marked our first time back at Cafe Cleopatra since our debut back in 2019. To say this show was a success would be an understatement. Thanks to our audience and community who truly came out to support Black art. We couldn't have don it without you!

This show would not have been possible without the generous support from our amazing volunteer team who we would like to thank!

Stage kitten: Griffin Payne
Stage manager: Xander
Sound & lights .lubie
Video:
Door: .grand.eh
Photoghraphy: .lesne
Poster design:

Special thank you to our sponsors

Shout out to the organizers Jaqq Strapp and Big Sissy, and of course to all the artists! Here's to another year of Black joy! And remember...BOOK BLACK ARTISTS!

Giveaway time! For a chance to win two tickets to Afro Drag on February 22nd.Here are the rules:1. Share this post in yo...
02/11/2025

Giveaway time! For a chance to win two tickets to Afro Drag on February 22nd.

Here are the rules:
1. Share this post in your stories and tag us
2. Tag two friends in the comments

This contest is open to Black folks
Deadline to enter is Feb 17.
Winner will be announced Feb 18.

Good luck!

More newbies to the Afro Drag stage include the talents of Genvieve Allura (burlesque)  Cosmic Creme (burlesque)  IAmNot...
02/05/2025

More newbies to the Afro Drag stage include the talents of
Genvieve Allura (burlesque)
Cosmic Creme (burlesque)
IAmNotKev (poetry)
And a very special guest all the way from Tkoronto...
Joe Peach (drag/burlesque)

Shout out to our sponsors AIDS Community Care Montreal - SIDA bénévoles Montréal (ACCM) and Action COVID Montreal

Our returning cast members to this years show include...Your host BiG SiSSY (vocals + drag)  Jaqq Strapp (drag king)  St...
02/04/2025

Our returning cast members to this years show include...

Your host BiG SiSSY (vocals + drag)
Jaqq Strapp (drag king)
Stella Stone (drag queen)
And our stage kitten Envytheclown (drag clown)

This is a masked event & masks will be provided at the door.
Shout out to our sponsor

This year's show features our biggest cast to date! Help us welcome a few of the artists who are new to the Afro Drag st...
02/02/2025

This year's show features our biggest cast to date! Help us welcome a few of the artists who are new to the Afro Drag stage!

Professor Word - dance performance/ st******se
Gothique Fruit - Burlesque
Marcus Devine - drag king
Blxck Cxsper - Musician

Shout out to our sponsors AIDS Community Care Montreal - SIDA bénévoles Montréal (ACCM) and Action COVID


*Français à suivre This is an opportunity for allies to give back to the Black community by providing labour and skills ...
01/12/2025

*Français à suivre
This is an opportunity for allies to give back to the Black community by providing labour and skills to ensure the success and longevity of Afro Drag. Professional experience is appreciated but not required! If you are interested in filming or taking photos with your phone camera we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
Graphic designer
Sound and lighting tech
Door Person/People
Photographer
Videographer

Full details can be found in the volunteer form in our Linktree.

Please note that the venue is NOT wheelchair accessible and is up two flights of stairs. This is a masked event. We look forward to hearing from you!
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C'est l'occasion pour les alliés blancs de rendre la pareille à la communauté noire en fournissant la main-d'œuvre et les compétences nécessaires pour assurer le succès et la longévité d'Afro Drag. Les photographes et les vidéastes n'ont pas besoin d'expérience professionnelle. Si vous êtes en mesure de filmer en bonne qualité sur votre téléphone pendant une partie du spectacle, cela peut également être utile.

On est a la recherche des bénévoles pour remplir les rôles suivants:
Concepteur graphique
Technicien.ne du son et lumière
Responsable(s) de la porte
Photographe
Vidéographe

Tous les détails peuvent être trouvés dans le formulaire de volontariat de notre Linktree. Veuillez noter que la salle n'est PAS accessible aux fauteuils roulants et qu'elle se trouve sur deux étages. Il s'agit d'un événement masqué.

Nous attendons votre réponse avec impatience !

Due to popular demand tickets for our next show are on sale now! The lineup will be announced shortly but you already kn...
01/10/2025

Due to popular demand tickets for our next show are on sale now! The lineup will be announced shortly but you already know its going to be 🔥 Link in our bio/linktree
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A la demande générale, les billets pour notre prochain concert sont en vente dès maintenant ! Le lineup sera annoncé prochainement mais vous savez déjà que ça va être 🔥 Lien dans notre bio/linktree

The deadline to apply to perform at the next edition of Afro Drag is approaching! To celebrate our 7th year, we are laun...
01/06/2025

The deadline to apply to perform at the next edition of Afro Drag is approaching! To celebrate our 7th year, we are launching an open call for performers of any genre (poetry, spoken work, lip sync, burlesque etc) to present their work through a drag aesthetic.
For this show we will be debuting Montreal's first Black drag king boy band! If you are interested in joining the band or performing solo, applications are due Sunday, January 12th at 11:59pm. See link in bio for form.

Please note that participation in this show is limited to racially Black people and people whose ethnicity is of indigenous African descent.

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La date limite pour postuler pour se produire à la prochaine édition d’Afro Drag approche ! Pour célébrer notre 7ème année, nous lançons un appel ouvert aux artistes de tout genre (poésie, œuvre parlée, lip sync, burlesque, etc.) pour présenter leur travail à travers une esthétique drag. Pour ce spectacle, nous présenterons le premier boy band composé de drag kings noirs de Montréal ! Si vous souhaitez rejoindre le groupe ou performer en solo, les candidatures doivent être déposées le dimanche 12 janvier à 23h59. Voir le lien dans la bio pour le formulaire.

Veuillez noter que la participation à cette émission est limitée aux personnes de race noire et aux personnes dont l'origine ethnique est d'origine africaine autochtone

On Saturday February 22nd, to celebrate Afro Drag's 7th year, we will debut Montreal's first Black drag king boy band! I...
12/20/2024

On Saturday February 22nd, to celebrate Afro Drag's 7th year, we will debut Montreal's first Black drag king boy band! If you are interested in joining the band or performing solo, applications are due Sunday, January 12th at 11:59pm. See link in bio for form.
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Samedi le 22 février, pour célébrer le 7e anniversaire d'Afro Drag, nous allons lancer le premier "boy band" de drag kings noirs de Montréal! Si vous souhaitez rejoindre le groupe ou jouer en solo, les candidatures doivent être déposées le dimanche 12 janvier à 23h59. Lien dans la bio pour s'inscrire.

*français à suivre•Announcement! The next edition of Afro Drag, Montreal’s only drag showcase featuring a full cast of B...
12/16/2024

*français à suivre•

Announcement! The next edition of Afro Drag, Montreal’s only drag showcase featuring a full cast of Black and Afro Descendant performers, is happening Saturday, February 22nd at the legendary Cafe Cleopatra! To celebrate our 7th year, we are launching an open call for performers of any genre (poetry, spoken work, lip sync, burlesque etc) to present their work through a drag aesthetic. The theme of this show is Black music. That means performances popularized by Black artists. Compensation will be offered at a rate to be determined.

For this show we are also looking for artists to join Montreal's first Black drag king boy band!

Applications are due Sunday, January 12th at 11:59pm. See link in bio for form.

*This is a masked event*
Please note that participation in this show is limited to racially Black people and people whose ethnicity is of indigenous African descent.


Annonce! La prochaine édition d’Afro Drag, le seul showcase drag à Montréal mettant en vedette d’artistes noirs et afro-descendants, aura lieu le samedi 22 février au légendaire Café Cléopâtre ! Pour célébrer notre 7ème année, nous lançons un appel ouvert aux artistes de tout genre (poésie, œuvre parlée, lip sync, burlesque, etc.) pour présenter leur travail à travers une esthétique drag. Le thème de ce spectacle est la musique noire. Cela signifie des chansons popularisées par des artistes noirs. Une compensation sera offerte selon un taux à déterminer.

Pour ce spectacle, nous recherchons également des artistes pour se joindre au premier "boy boand" de drag kings noirs de Montréal !

Les candidatures doivent être déposées dimanche 12 janvier à 23h59. Voir le lien dans la bio pour le formulaire.

*Il s'agira d'un événement masqué*
Veuillez noter que la participation est limitée aux personnes noires/métissé et aux personnes d'origine africaine autochtone.

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