ILOV GRATE

04/23/2026

03/18/2026

Help keep tradition alive please and thank you.

NYC — we might lose one of our most magical traditions.
For more than 40 years, the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island has brought color, creativity, and pure joy to New York every summer.
But now the nonprofit behind it, Coney Island USA, is facing a serious financial crisis after a harsh winter and an exhausting fight to protect the neighborhood from a proposed casino development.
Without urgent support, the 2026 Mermaid Parade may not happen.
This isn’t just a parade. It’s artists, families, performers, and a piece of New York culture that has made millions of people smile.
If the Mermaid Parade has ever brightened your day — or if you believe NYC needs more art and joy, not less — please donate or share.
Even $5 helps keep this legendary tradition alive.

Donate or share: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-mermaid-parade-wvx72

Link in bio as well^^

Let’s make sure the Mermaid Parade continues for the next generation.

03/14/2026

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HAIROLOGY: A Black Drag & Burlesque Introspective

Black drag. Black Burlesque. Black aesthetics. Black innovation.
Too often imitated, rarely credited.

For one night only, we gather in conversation, performance, and reflection to unpack the roots, the influence, and the appropriation of Black culture through a drag and burlesque lense — told by the artists living it.

Through performance, multimedia, and cast POV interviews—alongside insights from leading voices examining cultural appropriation—HAIROLOGY centers the artistry, labor, and legacy of Black performers whose influence continues to shape the landscape of contemporary entertainment and performance culture.

✨ Featuring our core cast of the past 4 years:






🔥 Special guest features:




📍 Lincoln Center
📅 March 20, 2026
🚪 Doors 7PM
🎭 Show 7:30–9PM

🎟 FREE tickets go live Monday March 16 (link in bio & stories)

Come witness, celebrate, and hold space for Black Burlesque & Drag history.

Incredible Graphics by

02/21/2026

Gather ‘round lovers and friends: Shimmer is postponed to next Saturday, Feb 28! The storm coming our way might miss our showtime but we’d rather be safe than sorry when it comes to our community. For those of you who already have tickets, don’t you worry—we have something extra special in store for you. To the rest of you, here’s your chance to end your month with a bang. Celebrate Black art, q***r art, local art and grab your tickets TODAY.

02/18/2026

Come with us down memory lane as we walk through good times with Haus of Muse from the Muse Mondays era at Stonewall and at and beyond.

In less than a week, ILOV GRATE takes over the stage for SHIMMER, a night of artistry, energy, and allure. Limited tickets remain for this intimate, q***r af, Black af evening. Get yours today before we sell out again.

02/18/2026

Right before the panorama I did a show where the producer gave me complete freedom to do whatever I wanted. It is still my favorite performance. Not because of what I did but because of how it felt.

When I agreed to takeover the Haus of Muse show I knew it would be an opportunity to create a space for others to feel the same thing. Letting Black artists have the freedom to express themselves without constraint is how I’m celebrating Black History Month. You’re invited to come celebrate with me.

Saturday, February 21st, 7pm at . Presented by Haus of Muse and produced by yours truly.

Featuring and . Tickets linked in bio and space is limited so get yours now. See you there.