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We can’t think of a better way to end then letting you know PAYING TRIBUTE 2027, our 10th anniversary will be FEBRUARY...
02/28/2026

We can’t think of a better way to end then letting you know
PAYING TRIBUTE 2027, our 10th anniversary will be
FEBRUARY 4-7, 2027!!

LET’S !!

No words big enough for the gratitude we feel… but here’s something. Year One as a festival. And we made history!If you ...
02/11/2026

No words big enough for the gratitude we feel… but here’s something.

Year One as a festival. And we made history!

If you thought Let Ebony Reign was powerful…
Just wait for, PTFEST ‘27 — PAINT IT BLACK 🖤
Year Two of the Festival. Year Ten of the Movement.

02/10/2026

During Friday’s Drag Showcase, our Co-Producers made a MAJOR announcement 👀✨

We are proud to officially reveal the first Local Headliner for the 10th Anniversary of Paying Tribute Festival in 2027…

🔥 SHAWTY WEST 🔥

The countdown to Year 10 has officially begun, and we’re just getting started.

Be sure to follow their podcast, LASHES OFF (https://tr.ee/X9IL842WmW) and show some love/stay in the know!

02/07/2026

!THURSDAY- THE CORONATION RECAP!

Paying Tribute doesn’t stop at the stage.Join us TODAY for a full lineup of hands-on workshops designed to sharpen your ...
02/07/2026

Paying Tribute doesn’t stop at the stage.

Join us TODAY for a full lineup of hands-on workshops designed to sharpen your skills, expand your artistry, and deepen your practice.

Workshops include:
🎤 Menace on the Mic — Hosting & crowd work (Bianca N. Moore)
💄 The Duality of Face — Makeup mastery + Hairstyling tips (Mikayla Denise)
🎶 Musicality Magic — Movement & musicality
(Rose Whip)
🔥 Floor Play — Sensual floorwork fundamentals (Aspen Poles)
💃 Bombinations — Jazz, hip-hop & burlesque fusion
(Jo’Rie Tigerlily)

Learn directly from powerhouse artists in an intimate, skill-building environment.

📍 Wild Goose Creative
188 McDowell St, Columbus, OH

PARKING INFO:
🚗 Paid lot behind Wild Goose (QR code pay) — cheapest & closest option
🚫 No parking in surrounding private lots (risk of towing)
🏢 Garage at Rich & River — higher cost option

Register via Linktr.ee/PayingTributeFest

Invest in your artistry. We’ll see you in the room.

QUEERATED MARKET IS OPENING THE DOORS IN JUST ONE HOUR!!!! 💛🧡💜Join us & come shop:✨ Baked goods✨ Books & zines✨ Jewelry✨...
02/07/2026

QUEERATED MARKET IS OPENING THE DOORS IN JUST ONE HOUR!!!! 💛🧡💜

Join us & come shop:
✨ Baked goods
✨ Books & zines
✨ Jewelry
✨ Candles & incense
✨ Herbal teas
✨ Tarot
✨ Performance wear & apparel
✨ Flash tattoos

We’ve got amazing local vendors AND some of our talented out-of-town artists selling their work this weekend — so pull up and pour into them the way they’ve poured into this festival.

Educational workshops + HIV/STI testing + community resources will also be available throughout the day.

Let’s keep the energy going. Let’s keep supporting q***r artists. Let’s keep building community!!

📍 Wild Goose Creative
188 McDowell St, Columbus, OH
🕚 11AM–4PM

PARKING INFO:
🚗 Paid lot directly behind Wild Goose (QR code pay) — this is the cheaper & closest option.
🚫 Please do NOT park in surrounding lots — you may be towed.
🏢 Parking garage at Rich & River — available but higher cost.

In addition to the shows and the market, SATURDAY is also about skill-building, play, and pouring into your craft.QUEERa...
02/03/2026

In addition to the shows and the market, SATURDAY is also about skill-building, play, and pouring into your craft.

QUEERated Workshops are happening at Wild Goose Creative, offering a full afternoon of classes led by experienced performers and creatives.

From hosting and mic work, to makeup artistry, musicality, floor work, and high-energy dance—these workshops are designed to sharpen your skills, expand your range, and reconnect you to your body and creativity.

These workshops are centered in Black q***r creativity, open to all who support and celebrate it.

Each class is ticketed individually and paid directly to the instructor. You can sign up and pay your registration for each class here— https://tr.ee/VPYkwqpM1B .

🗓 Saturday, FEB 7th
🕚 11AM–4PM
📍 Wild Goose Creative | 188 McDowell St., Columbus

Not only are there incredible shows happening during the festival—ON SATURDAY we’re inviting to slow down and shop with ...
02/03/2026

Not only are there incredible shows happening during the festival—ON SATURDAY we’re inviting to slow down and shop with us at QUEERated Market at Wild Goose Creative.

Vendors, artists, and creatives offering baked goods, books & zines, jewelry, candles & incense, herbal teas, tarot & oracle readings, flash tattoos, art, and more.

This market is centered in Black q***r creativity, open to all who support and celebrate it!!!

There will also be free HIV & STI testing, resources, and educational offerings available.

🗓 Saturday, FEB 7th 🕚 11AM–4PM
📍 Wild Goose Creative | 188 McDowell St. Columbus
🎟️ Let us know you’re coming — https://tr.ee/sGQ1fd2yDi

We believe Black joy and Black artistry should be accessible.Through our PT’26 Sponsor a Seat initiative, allies and sup...
01/29/2026

We believe Black joy and Black artistry should be accessible.

Through our PT’26 Sponsor a Seat initiative, allies and supporters can donate the cost of a ticket or all-access pass so a Black attendee can experience the festival at no cost to them.

• $20 = General Admission (One night)
• $75 = All-Access Pass (Thursday-Sunday)

Make sure the culture you celebrate is also the culture you support!

✊🏾Celebrate Black Talent. Support Black Access.✊🏾

🎟️ SPONSOR A SEAT 🎟️

Cashapp: cash.app/$Melanated614
Venmo: venmo.com/u/melanated614
PAYPAL: PayPal.me/Melanated614

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145 North 5th Street
Columbus, OH
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