#drag-performances

#drag-performances

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The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed district judge David Hittner's 2023 ruling that Senate Bill 12 was unconstitutional, meaning businesses could be fined $10,000 (£7,600) for hosting so-called sexually oriented performances. Drag artists could be charged with a class-A misdemeanour, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $4,000 (£3,000).

This year's Berkeley Pride festival, themed Queer Joy, featured drag queens and kings along with performances on multiple stages, celebrating queer identity in vibrant fashion.

Oasis, a top destination for drag performances and queer entertainment in SOMA, will shut its doors for good on Jan. 1, 2026, citing financial strain.

In a world that is trying to tear us down, let's take a night to uplift & spread joy!

The Castro Night Market, returning on a windy Friday night, successfully drew thousands, marking its first coinciding event with Pride Month and allowing alcohol sales.

"Brace yourself for an unforgettable night filled with jaw-dropping drag performances, stunning lewks, and legendary music that will have you on your feet!"

The judge stated, "The City’s requirement of an indoor location for the drag performance, even if a good faith attempt to mitigate risk, is clearly viewpoint and content based."