First Thursday Event
DRAGFUTURA: The Infinity Pageant
Related Exhibition Zanele Muholi: Eye Me
Thursday, Feb 1, 2024
6 p.m.
Floor 4, Gina and Stuart Peterson White Box
This event is free with RSVP and takes place on a First Thursday when museum admission is free to Bay Area residents.
Update: Reservations are at capacity. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is first-come, first-served. Please arrive on time to secure a seat.
Please note that strobe lighting effects will be used during this performance.
Don’t miss the museum’s first drag pageant curated by Marcel Pardo Ariza and emceed by Nicki Jizz. On the occasion of the opening of Zanele Muholi: Eye Me, this evening will celebrate the glamor, high heels, and fierce energy of local queer and trans performers. Starting at 6 p.m, performers will compete in different categories for the grand prize before a renowned group of jurors. This event will bring the best drag of the Bay!
Catch LGBTQ+ community organizations Somos Familia and AGUILAS tabling in Helen and Charles Schwab Hall on Floor 2 from 1–5 p.m.
Participants
Performers featured:
Mojo Carter
LOTUS BOY
Melanie Sparks
Newonce
Helixir
Tila Pia
Jurors:
Madd-Dogg 20/20
Mercedez Munro
Grace Towers
JAX
DJ Dreams
Stage Manager: Churro Nomi
Accessibility Information
Accessible seating is available at this event.