America might be celebrating 250 years, but on July 17th, we are celebrating 42 years of the Northore’s own Lavender Menace!

Last year, you gave us "Temu Tuffy." This year, the stakes are higher, the hair is bigger, and we are hijacking the patriotic fervor. Because when democracy is under attack, we fight back! The look category is Star-Spangled Lavender Menace. We want to see your best red, white, and blue (or purple, if you just can't help yourself). Think Uncle Sam in sequins, a star-spangled cape, or Lady Liberty with a bearded twist.

The Costume Contest

The battle on the runway will be fierce. We are crowning this year's ultimate champion, plus a title for our favorite budget-camp runner-up:

• The Grand Prize: Miss Firecracker

• The Runner-Up: The Dollar Tree Sparkler 💵✨

Wear your best patriotic or purple gear, and get ready for a star-spangled birthday bash of historic proportions!

⮕ 6 rounds of bingo
⮕ Drag performances throughout the night
⮕ Prizes
⮕ No cover — but bring those dollar bills, y’all

Tandem Coffee & Cocktails is a proud allied partner of Queer Northshore and one of our favorite community gathering spaces.

Bingo takes place in the rear courtyard with food, treats, and drinks available — alcoholic and nonalcoholic included. Come with friends or meet some new ones!

Open to all ages. Parent discretion advised due to adult humor.