Pride of our Footscray
Pride of our Footscray Community Bar is famous for it's friendliness and amazing live entertainment. See live shows every day we're open, from drag queens. to live music, to comedians to poets. WHAT A SHOW!
Pride Drag Bingo
Between Friday 22 November 2024 and Friday 11 April 2025
It's Footscray's famous Drag Bingo! We promise there is no drag bingo like it, it's famous for a reason!
Join your fabulous hostess HollyPop or Amanduh (alternating bingos) for an evening of fun bingo games, camp drag shows, comedy, cocktails, prizes & much more!
It's just $10 to play with over $100 in guaranteed prizes to give away including a $50 bar tab, $50 cash, and other drink and prize giveaways throughout the night. You can also add a cocktail or meal package to your ticket for the full Pride of our Footscray experience!
Doors open 6:30pm and balls drop at 7:30pm sharp. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to be seated and get your food and drink before the show starts!
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Pride Comedy
Saturday 30 November 2024
Pride of our Footscray proudly presents the finest queer comedy in the West (or anywhere frankly)!
Pride Comedy is one of Melbourne's most hilarious events, featuring a rotating line-up of different talented LGBTQIA+ comedians every single month. Visit @pridecomedyau on Instagram for line-up updates.
Tickets are just $20 each, with cocktail and food packages also available! You can also feel free to bring takeaway from one of the fantastic restaurants nearby.
The show starts at 7:30pm and runs for approximately two hours (including intermission). Stick around afterwards for drag shows, DJs, and dancefloor till 3am!
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Rainbow Popcorn Podcast + Screening
Thursday 5 December 2024
Two Out Of Three Brothers bring the Rainbow Popcorn podcast live to Pride Of Our Footscray. Join us for a screening of a queer cinema classic or a campy cult film, followed by a live recording of the Rainbow Popcorn podcast review.
Grab your popcorn, a themed cocktail from Superbia and enjoy a night of queer film!
5 December: Happiest Season (M), starring Kristin Stewart. Meeting your girlfriend's family for the first time can be tough. Planning to propose at her family's annual Christmas dinner--until you realize that they don't even know that she's gay--is even harder!
For more info check out @twooutofthreebrothers on all socials.
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Aubrey Haive Yourself A Merry Christmas
Friday 13 December 2024
Looks like Christmas came early! Come hear your favourite Christmas carols sung live by the RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Aubrey Haive!
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a mesmerizing showcase of Christmas carols, live singing, and dazzling costumes this Friday December 13th at Pride of our Footscray.
Aubrey is known for combining her theatre background with her drag to create campy and inventive performances. She recently starred in the Australian premiere of ‘Ride The Cyclone’ as Noel Gruber at the Hayes Theatre, and also played Angel in ‘RENT’ at the Court Theatre in New Zealand.
Gather your friends, don your most fabulous holiday attire, and join us for a spectacular evening filled with joy, sequins, and the unmistakable sound of Christmas!
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Pride Movie Night
Between Thursday 21 November 2024 and Thursday 19 June 2025
Welcome to Pride of our Footscray's interactive movie night, where you're free to boo and hiss at all the best bad movies!
Every month we'll be showing a different movie, hosted by local drag queen and movie buff Courtex. Expect cult classics, B-horror, and camp comedies!
We'll even have opportunities for you to show off your film knowledge and win prizes, and drinking games throughout the screening.
21st November: Jingle all the Way
19th December: Love, Actually
2025 titles to be announced soon!
Doors open 6:30pm, with pre-show hosting by Courtex from 7pm.
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All That Glitters New Year's Eve Party
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Ring in the New Year with a night of sparkle, sequins, and glitter at Pride of our Footscray!
Hosted by the gorgeous Sindel Storm and Xena Ghost with drag shows from 10pm and a midnight countdown at...well, midnight!
Dress code: Bejewelled, shiny, sequinned, rhinestoned, bedazzled, metallic, and/or sparkling!
Doors open 9pm. Ticketholders must arrive by 11pm or risk waiting in line! Tickets do not guarantee entry after 11pm.
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Queen of Hearts Gay Speed Dating
Between Saturday 11 January 2025 and Thursday 10 April 2025
Get off the apps and mingle the old fashioned way, at Pride of our Footscray's new monthly gay speed dating event!
Each event will be hosted by the camp and charismatic Sam T who will help you with icebreakers and conversation starters, and even perform a fabulous drag show.
Doors open 6:30pm. Each ticket is $20 includes a free house beer, wine, or spirit. Book online or pay at the door (bookings preferred).
Note: This event is intended for men ,including trans men and other masc-identifying/presenting people, seeking similar. We would love to hear if there is interest in holding these events for other genders and sexualities, please let us know!
Pride of our Footscray is located up a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not have an elevator. We apologise for our reduced accessibility.
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Lunar New Year Celebrations
Wednesday 29 January 2025
Join local Drag Royalty in a Lunar New Year celebration like never before and embrace the joyous occasion with your found family on the first day of the new year.
As the saying goes, if you're happy on the first day of the Lunar New Year, you'll be happy all year so make sure you get your dose of fun and joy for the year on this special occasion.
This is the perfect event to introduce your family and friends to a little taste of Lunar New Year celebrations, just with a fun queer twist. Come for the unique experience and stay for the loving community.
Performances at 8, 9, and 10pm. Arrive early - the first 50 attendees will receive a free Peace Knot at the door!
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(Pride's Version 2.0) The Taylor Swift Drag Concert
Thursday 17 April 2025
Save the date - Pride's Version is coming back in 2025!
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(Pride's Version) The Taylor Swift Drag Concert
Monday 4 November 2024
Ready For It? Experience the magic of Taylor Swift's music brought to life by seven spectacular drag performers, with a setlist featuring 22 of her biggest hits!
Starring:
Max Drag Queen
Aubrey Haive
Amanduh
Annie Social
Bathsheba
Lighting McKing
Melissa Intent
Plus we'll have DJ's Nic Holland and Popchops spinning your favourite Taylor and Taylor-adjacent tunes before and after shows (think Sabrina, Olivia, and Chappell), Taylor-themed cocktails, and a gorgeous photo wall featuring a life-size cut-out of Taylor herself.
Don't miss out on the Taylor Swift night of your Wildest Dreams!
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Sins of the West Cabaret
Between Friday 31 May 2024 and Friday 1 November 2024
Prepare to be mesmerized as the hugely popular Sins of the West makes it's highly-requested return to Pride of our Footscray!
Featuring the absolute finest in live performers for 90 minutes of electrifying magic, burlesque, fire, live music, contortion, and more.
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The Dolly Horror Show
Friday 25 October 2024
Get ready for a night of spine-tingling fun with international cabaret sensations Dolly Diamond and Matt Hadgraft!
Drawing inspiration from the cult classics, this star duo will both entertain and scare - mostly with their terrifyingly sharp wit! You'll be singing (and screaming) in the aisles.
Now in it's third year at Pride of our Footscray, The Dolly Horror Show has become a Halloween tradition not to be missed. Dolly is a legendary performer and with Matt accompanying her on piano, this show will give you chills all the way home!
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Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Drag Bingo
Wednesday 16 October 2024
A special fundraising edition of Pride Drag Bingo, in support of Make-A-Wish Australia's West Melbourne Volunteer Branch!
Pride Drag Bingo is famous for a reason! It's the most fun you can have on a weeknight - number bingo, musical bingo, camp drag shows, and the best cocktails in the west.
Make-A-Wish Australia is dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children battling life-threatening illnesses by granting their biggest wishes. A portion of each ticket AND 10% of drink sales on the night towards their great efforts.
So come on down, enjoy a night of fun and prizes, and support a truly magical cause!
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Y2GEI Queer Asian Pop Night
Thursday 26 September 2024
Relive the Asian Music of the 2000s!
Do you remember those melodies that accompanied your youth? The pop stars from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan who dominated the early 2000s? Their music was iconic then and still resonates with us today.
Featuring drag shows, live music performances and DJ sets by an incredible cast of queer Asian talent including Dyan Tai (live music + DJ set), CHNH (DJ set), and drag shows by JC the Guy, Ariyo, and Dragon Yutahell.
Join us for a night full of nostalgia, where the timeless hits of Asian pop music will light up your passion!
Doors open 8:30pm.
Y2GEI: 重温千禧年经典旋律
你是否还记得那些曾陪伴你青春的旋律？那些来自中国大陆、台湾、香港、韩国和日本的流行歌手们，他们的音乐在千禧年初期风靡一时，如今仍然让人难以忘怀。加入我们，迎接一场充满回忆的夜晚，让经典的亚洲流行音乐重新点燃你的激情！
无论你是想重温那些年在舞池中的疯狂，还是体验一场千禧年亚洲音乐狂欢，这一夜不容错过！
快来加入我们，一起在亚洲音乐的旋律中舞动，点燃这个夜晚！
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PHOENIX BURLESQUE AT POOF!
Saturday 21 September 2024
Come join us for a night of glamour and entertainment at your favourite venue in the west!
Get ready to witness dazzling performances, jaw-dropping costumes, and sizzling choreography from the Phoenix Burlesque Troupe and special guests Matt Hadgraft, Vivien May-Royale, and Zaphyer Enfield.
The mission of Phoenix Burlesque Troupe is to prove that sexy is an attitude, not an age. As performers over the age of 50, we reserve the right to have a place on stages around the world! We are also here to have fun, and would LOVE to entertain you!
Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm. (Please note - This show features partial nudity)
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May Queens Present: The Honey Pot
Friday 6 September 2024
Come and dip into The Honey Pot at Pride, the sweetest place to be!
Do you want to meet, mingle, and dance with the gay and trans community in a safe and welcoming environment?
The May Queens are here to bring you The Honey Pot, a night of connection and community!
Playing all the classic hits you know and love, this all-trans girl band brings fun vibes and a lively dancefloor everywhere they go!
The finest night out for trans girls and friends. Dress up and look your best!
Doors open 7:30, music starts around 8. Stick around for drag shows and DJs from 10pm!
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Putting Young People In Politics Drag Bingo Fundraiser
Friday 16 August 2024
Join us for an exhilarating night packed with excitement and fantastic prizes! The fabulous Holly Pop will host this thrilling event, where all proceeds will support young candidates in the upcoming Victorian council elections.
Under 35-39's are deeply underrepresented in local government, and these passionate candidates are determined to change that. They stand firmly for greater youth involvement in democracy and against all forms of social injustice. Your support will provide them with crucial campaign materials such as handouts, business cards, and garden signs!
The night kicks off at 7:15 pm with Footscray’s famous Drag Bingo, hosted by the dazzling Holly Pop. Enjoy an action-packed auction featuring amazing prizes and a vibrant bar offering a variety of drinks.
Don't miss out on this spectacular event where you’ll have loads of fun while making a difference! See you there!
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MALICIOUS: The Drag Show!
Friday 9 August 2024
MALICIOUS: The Drag Show invites you to harness and celebrate your female rage.
From the minds of Melissa Intent and Roxy Rawhide, we bring to you an unforgettable and mesmerising drag experience. It captures the essence of unbridled, pinpointed rage against the systems of oppression and makes space for our inner antagonists to thrive. With a star studded cast, MALICIOUS is guaranteed to leave you abandoning all niceties to bring out your inner bad girl, boy and everything inbetween.
Everybody's got a dark side. What's yours?
Doors open at 7pm with shows from 8pm.
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GenZine Fundraiser Drag Bingo
Friday 5 July 2024
Thanks to Pride of our Footscray, Ground Level is bringing together its members to show some community love and raise money for GenZine with a fundraiser Drag Bingo hosted by HollyPop!
GenZine’s is an annual gender equity art and discussion magazine is based in Melbourne's West, focused on youth-led empowerment and social justice.
Ground Level is a unique club for people in business to build local community connections and regain a sense of control, based in the inner west of Melbourne.
Ground Level’s members and local small businesses have generously donated over $1200 worth of prizes for the raffle including yoga classes, wine, gift cards, and more!
Raffle tickets can be purchased at checkout when booking your tickets, so come down and try your luck at bingo and the raffle while supporting a great organisation!
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JXCKY Presents THE INCOGNITO SESSION: A LIMITED EVENT
Wednesday 19 June 2024
With the release of LFG!!!, I DON’T FW THE FLAKES and INCOGNITO MODE, queer, dark-pop singer-songwriter, JXCKY, presents ‘THE INCOGNITO SESSION: A LIMITED EVENT’. Join JXCKY on June 19 in a one-off, exclusive and intimate two hour event where multiple special, surprise announcements are promised. We last saw JXCKY solo on the piano at Federation Square and then ripping up the stage at Victoria's Pride Street Party so we're thrilled to have him back in the West and await with curiosity as to what he has in store this time.
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WNFL PRIDE MATCH Drag Bingo
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Join us to celebrate the Pride Match between the Sunshine Roadrunners and West Footscray Roosters footy teams with a fun evening of drag bingo!
Pride of our Footscray is also proud to announce we'll be sponsoring two Roadrunners players for the 2024 season.
Get ready for a fun night of cocktails, pizza, drag shows, prizes, and more, all while celebrating inclusivity in sport.
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Pure Renaissance
Sunday 9 June 2024
Note: This is a SOLD OUT event! There will not be any tickets sold at the door.
Hold your horses, the Renaissance isn't over yet!
Sixteen tracks, eight performers, one night.
The entire Renaissance album, performed by:
Cerulean
D Flowers
HOTPINK
Diloncé
Milo
Stone Motherless Cold
Tavonga
Gloss
DJs:
FRESHXPRINCESS
JXN Miles
BIG BOSS
Be sure to pull out your rhinestoned and disco-inspired fits, because we'll be roaming the dancefloor all night giving out prizes for best dressed!
Doors open 9pm with DJs and dancefloor, with the show starting at 11pm *sharp*.
Online ticketholders must arrive by 10:00pm for expedited entry. Latecomers arriving after 11pm may have to wait to be let in.
Free tickets are available for First Nations people and trans women of colour, and a discount code is available for ballroom community, please email emilydoesgaystuff[at]gmail.com to claim.
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Pride Drag Bingo - Presented by Dykes on Bikes Melbourne
Saturday 25 May 2024
Join us on Saturday May 25th for an afternoon of Pride's famous drag bingo extravaganza, with fabulous hosts Freddie Merkin and Amanduh.
But that's not all! With every ticket sold and drink purchased, you'll be supporting Dykes on Bikes to keep their engines roaring. And the best part? A portion of the funds raised will also go to Rainbow Door, a vital service provided by Switchboard Victoria.
So grab a cocktail, order some delicious bites from the bar (think pizza, chips, and garlic bread) or BYO dinner, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and community!
This event is supported by Pride of our Footscray.
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Humane Animal Rescue Fundraiser Bingo
Friday 17 May 2024
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun with Pride Drag Bingo, raising funds for Humane Animal Rescue!
Humane Animal Rescue is a 100% volunteer run registered charity, raising money to rescue cats & dogs facing euthanasia. The funds raised will go directly towards vet bills for animals.
Doors open at 6:30pm, bingo starts at 7:30pm with fabulous drag shows and heaps of prizes on offer.
If you can't attend but would like to contribute, feel free to donate directly by visiting www.humaneanimalrescueaus.org/donate
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Big Johnny Film Fundraiser Bingo
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun with Pride Drag Bingo hosted by HollyPop, raising funds for the development of Big Johnny.
Film Synopsis: Set in Melbourne's western suburbs, middle-aged Aussie battler Johnny reluctantly finds himself back at work in his brother's warehouse after a career setback. However, an unexpected encounter with the vibrant drag scene at a local bar introduces Johnny to an exhilirating new world.
About the Film: Big Johnny is a Swinburne University Honors Graduate short-film. The film is to be shot at Pride of our Footscray and neighbouring areas around Melbourne, and serves as a love letter to the Western suburbs of Melbourne while weaving together a narrative that celebrates identity, courage, and belonging.
Doors open at 6:30pm, bingo starts at 7:30pm with fabulous drag shows and heaps of prizes on offer.
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Let's Get Trivial
Between Thursday 24 August 2023 and Sunday 12 May 2024
Challenge your knowledge on a different camp topic every month!
Hosted by drag queen Sabrina Babysl*t with a $100 drink card for the winning team, plus other prizes throughout the night!
Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm sharp start. Tickets $10 per person, with delicious cocktail and pizza packages also available!
Need a little boost? Grab a Hint Card for $5, providing clues to three questions. (Limit one Hint Card per team).
May: Disney
June: The Office
July: RuPaul's Drag Race
August: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
September: Sex and the City
Note: Online ticket sales close at 5pm, more tickets are available on the door (but please book in advance if possible so we print enough answer sheets!)
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Shake It - The Best of Burlesque
Friday 10 May 2024
‘Shake It’ features the best of burlesque, circus, and cabaret, hosted by Australia's favourite tiny pink menace Minnie Andrews.
This will not be polite, this will not be gentle, we are SHAKING IT UP!
Cast to be announced soon!
"Shake It is as impressive as it is downright filthy." - The Advertiser
"This will tease, tempt and thrill you." - Stage Whispers
Show runs for 75-85 mins, including intermission.
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THE MAY QUEENS PLAY PRIDE (IN MAY)
Friday 3 May 2024
Glam rock returns with the ultimate LGBTQI party band, the MAY QUEENS.
Playing all the classic songs you know and love, this all-trans band brings great vibes and a lively dancefloor everywhere they go!
Doors open 7:30, music starts around 8. Stick around for drag shows and DJs from 10pm!
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PRIDE LIVE presents Mae Mobly supported by Finn Kirby
Thursday 28 March 2024
Live Music returns to Pride, headlined by MAE MOBLY, supported by Finn Kirby.
We love MAE MOBLY as it's the very best of live music, with a riot of a female lead supported by trumpet, keys, bass and guitar.
Easy to enjoy and they'll have you dancing long into the night.
Food, drink and good times available.
Please enjoy fabulous live performance in a colourful venue in one of the world's great areas.
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A VERY UNEXPECTED BINGO NIGHT
Friday 22 March 2024
Your friendly local transgender bartender Bas is saving up for top surgery, so we are raising funds to erase his funbags. Come along for a superbly surprising night where you can expect the unexpected, with your hosts Mx Lollies and Rudy Arose, featuring very special guest Goo.
Can't make it that night but still want to support Bas? Donate via the booking link!
A portion of proceeds from drinks, pizzas, ticket sales and bingo books will help Bas:
- afford gender affirming top surgery
- pay rent and bills while he takes time off to recover
- fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a topless waiter at Pride!
We acknowledge this event takes place on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded - it always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
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🐲🐲🐲 DRAGON BALLS XL: QUEER LUNAR NEW YEAR 🧧🧧🧧
Friday 16 February 2024
For the 3rd year in a row, Worship Queer Collective brings you an unforgettably sexy and camp Queer Lunar New Year with a 100% LGBTQI+/Asian lineup!
Hosted by the Gaysian Empress Dyan Tai and headliner Ivory Glaze (Drag Race Down Under S2), Dragon Balls XL is a joyous celebration of Queer and Asian culture, with live shows, an art installation, DJs and lion dance performances across 2 cities: Sydney (10/02) and Melbourne (16/02).
Melb cast:
Aqua
Lyla
JC The Guy
Dragon Yutahell
Diloncé
Gloss
Robert Baxter
Ether
Priya
Auntie Viral
and more!
Art installation by Bonnie
9.00PM SHARP - Lion Dance performance
Come dressed as a sexy Goku Or in a Mushu/Charizard onesie from AliExpress…Reclaim “Dragon Lady” and show up as The Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen! Prizes for best dressed!
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Drag & Disco New Year’s Eve Celebration
Sunday 31 December 2023
UPDATE: This event has SOLD OUT! A very limited amount of tickets will be available on the door from 8pm - first come, first serve.
Get ready to sashay into 2024 with a night of drag, disco, and dancing!
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at our Studio 54-inspired New Year's Eve party, hosted by Pride's resident queens Cerulean and Gloss.
Dress Code: Channel your inner disco diva! Sequins, platforms, and outrageous outfits encouraged. It's time to shine!
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Aubrey Haive Yourself A Merry Christmas
Friday 22 December 2023
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with a spectacular one-night-only Christmas cabaret by the Tima-Ru girl herself, Aubrey Haive!
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a mesmerizing showcase of Christmas carols, live singing, and dazzling costumes this December 22nd at Pride of our Footscray.
Doors open 7pm for an 8pm start.
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Markus's Top Surgery Fundraiser Bingo
Friday 15 December 2023
A fundraising drag bingo hosted by the one and only Gabriella LaBucci!
Markus is an active and valued member of the Ballarat community, and a trans man saving for his top surgery.
Come along for a fabulous night of bingo games, prizes, drag shows, and let's get Markus closer to his goal!
Pride will be donating a portion of sales from all spirits, beer, wine or cocktails sold during bingo, plus any additional bingo books sold at the door.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Stick around afterwards for drag shows and dancing till 3am with Contessa by Cerulean!
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Rainbow Social
Between Thursday 7 September 2023 and Saturday 9 December 2023
Rainbow Social is a LGBTQIA+ social group where community members can meet new people and socialise in a safe and warm environment every month!
Drag hostess Kilduh Secret will be on hand to host, introduce you to like-minded members of the group, and even perform a drag show or two!
This month (December), Rainbow Social members will meet in our Superbia cocktail bar from 7:00pm. We have free drag shows in the main bar at 8pm, 9pm, and later from 10:30pm so feel free to stick around with your new friends!
All ages, genders, orientations and backgrounds are welcome at Rainbow Social and Pride of our Footscray! New members are welcomed with open arms, and no one is ever left on their own.
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BACK 2 BASICS: VOGUE NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Friday 17 November 2023
Hosted by JULAI ORICCI 007 and his Ballroom kids LALA 007, PERSIA 007, COCO 007, TEJAN 007, XENA 007 and SYRUS 007.
We are excited to announce our BACK 2 BASICS: VOGUE NIGHT FUNDRAISER.
THE CATEGORIES ARE:
VIRGIN VOGUE
RUNWAY
SEX SIREN
REALNESS
OTA PERFORMANCE
**ATTN: IF YOU PLAN ON WALKING, PLEASE CONTACT TEJAN (CHANTAL BALA)**
JUDGES, MC AND DJs TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
This VOGUE NIGHT is a fundraising ticketed event in support of a small group of 007s in the Naarm Ballroom Community, who will be travelling to Gadigal land to participate and walk the highly anticipated BACK 2 BASICS BALL, hosted by the up and coming HOUSE OF CARTIER led by the talented trailblazer, Father Tony Cartier Revlon.
(Limited free tickets for First Nations + Trans - Please email emily@prideofourfootscray.bar)
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The Famous Footscray Drag Race [Cup Day] 2023
Tuesday 7 November 2023
The most fabulous race on the first Tuesday of November! Now in its 4th year. Watch as our Drag Kings and Drag Queens battle Footscray and each other in the race for the Rainbow Stiletto. They will be performing all sorts of weird and wonderful challenges around the urban Inner-West as we beam all the colourful action back to Pride of our Footscray. So grab a table and a bubbles but if you can't make it all day, try to catch them as they race on by and don't forget to wave!
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Drag Bingo Party for Maddie L! [Top surgery FUNdraiser]
Friday 3 November 2023
Ladies, gentlemens and friends beyond the binary, prepare to party! Drag bingo style. The biggest drag bingo ever possibly! Is there a Guinness World Record for such things?
One of Pride's very favourite people is embarking on surgery, top surgery.
And, at least not yet, gender affirming top surgery is NOT covered (much) by Medicare, leaving Maddie with a stack of bills higher than our drag queen's wig!
So come along for a fun night for a good cause. Pride's going to donate half the ticket money to Maddie, as well as money from drinks (alc and non-alc), from food, from bingo tix and all the rest, so it will be easy to help as you enjoy yourself.
This is a Friday night as it's too big for a Wednesday night!
And if you want to help but can't make it on the night, you can buy a contribution ticket or look up "Maddie’s top surgery" on Chuffed.org - let's make it happen!
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The Dolly Horror Cabaret Show
Saturday 28 October 2023
Join international cabaret superspooks Dolly Diamond and Matt Hadcraft in a frighteningly camp Halloween cabaret show. Inspired by the cult classics, this star duo will entertain and scare, mostly with their terrifying wit and humour! You'll be singing, and screaming, in the aisles!
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MAY QUEENS PLAY PRIDE
Friday 20 October 2023
Glam rock returns with the ultimate LGBTQI party band, the MAY QUEENS will be putting on a great show, at the venue that lives for a great show. This trans band welcomes everyone from across the community and this show helps keep Pride dancing!
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PRIDE LIVE presents Mae Mobly and Guests
Friday 22 September 2023
Live Music returns to Pride with some of Melbourne's best musical talent heading to Footscray.
Headlined by MAE MOBLY, supported by friends;
* De Porsal
* Sasha
* Kincaid
* Gabby
Food, drinks and good times available, and stay on for the drag shows which follow.
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Cabar-aive with Aubrey Haive
Thursday 21 September 2023
Your favourite lockdown queen from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under is here to serenade you with her favourite songs and delve into her life as a Tima-Ru girl. From pop tracks to musical theatre, Aubrey and extra special guests will be transporting you to another world through the wonders of cabaret!
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ELTON JOHN: YOUR SONG
Friday 18 August 2023
The songs of Elton John are like no other: they get the party started, they light up the karaoke stage and they turn any road trip into an all-out singalong. Whether they were on vinyl at your parents’ house, a tape in the car, a CD you got one Christmas, AM radio or streaming online, we’ve assimilated these glamtacular songs and made them our own.
Matthew Hadgraft (Peter Allen: Live in Inverted Commas, The Boy from Oz, Cabaret, Classy as all of Youse, HAM, MAMIL, ABBALive, Rewind Rock, Club 54 Disco, Donna Summer - The Queen of Disco) has created the ultimate tribute where you, the audience, are invited and indeed encouraged to sing ‘em out loud and party hard.
Elton John: Your Song celebrates the greatest songs from the height of his glam. Whether you’re a well‐versed fan of Elton, you sort of know this bit and that, or you saw the real thing and are dying for more, Matt brings you a fabulously interactive tribute to the diamond-studded viscount of pop!
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Shake It - The Best of Burlesque, Circus and Cabaret
Between Friday 9 June 2023 and Friday 11 August 2023
Get ready, Melbourne! The wildly seductive and jaw-dropping show 'Shake It' is back in town! For 6 sensational years, Shake It has wowed and confused Adelaide Fringe audiences with the best of burlesque and circus, with the charming and sailor-mouthed Minnie Andrews at the helm.
And now, it's time to unleash the naughtiness and awe-inspiring spectacle at the best most wonderful Queer bar in Australia!
So don't miss your chance to witness this unforgettable extravaganza that will leave you breathless and begging for more. Secure your spot and join us as we Shake our parts on the stage for your enjoyment!
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Fanny Adams & Friends
Thursday 10 August 2023
Take a journey through music and time with Fanny Adams, as she transforms into eight musical legends before your very eyes!
In this one hour show, Fanny Adams will bring you the music of Cher, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and many more, with live vocals and characterisations you'll have to see to believe!
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Bressed of Broadway - by Brenda Bressed
Thursday 20 July 2023
Join Brenda Bressed, the fabulous drag queen hostess, for 'The Bressed of Broadway' - a night celebrating the best of Broadway. With Brenda's infectious energy and love of all things theatrical, you'll be transported to the bright lights of Broadway as she showcases the biggest hits and most beloved classics of the Great White Way. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Broadway with Brenda Bressed as your guide!
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Shake It - The Best of Burlesque, Circus and Cabaret
Friday 14 July 2023
Get ready, Melbourne! The wildly seductive and jaw-dropping show 'Shake It' is back in town! For 6 sensational years, Shake It has wowed and confused Adelaide Fringe audiences with the best of burlesque and circus, with the charming and sailor-mouthed Minnie Andrews at the helm.
And now, it's time to unleash the naughtiness and awe-inspiring spectacle at the best most wonderful Queer bar in Australia!
So don't miss your chance to witness this unforgettable extravaganza that will leave you breathless and begging for more. Secure your spot and join us as we Shake our parts on the stage for your enjoyment!
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Gays of our Lives
Friday 16 June 2023
The campest soap-opera you’ve never seen!
Drama! Double crosses! and plenty of champagne! Welcome to ‘Gays of our Lives’!
Melbourne comedians Andy Balloch and Justin Porter, the team behind the award nominated podcast ‘Cher & Retweet’ (Australian Podcast Awards - Best Comedy Podcast), play every character in ‘Gays of our Lives’ – a completely improvised, gay, soap opera!
“Justin Porter and Andy Balloch are both goddamned hilarious” – The A.V. Club
"Andy Balloch and Justin Porter are an unstoppable comedic duo... a madcap night of hilariously silly and whip smart improvised theatre" – Australian Arts Review
"I haven’t laughed so hard in so long" – Q News Magazine
"Expertly absurd" – The Age
Australian Podcast Awards - Best podcast (comedy) - Cher & Retweet (Andy Balloch & Justin Porter)
Greenroom Awards - Best writing (cabaret) - Un-Wine-D (Andy Balloch & Reuben Kaye)
Greenroom Awards - Best writing (cabaret) - The Butch is Back (Andy Balloch & Reuben Kaye)
Golden Gibbo Award (M
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Graze and Gaze
Between Sunday 30 April 2023 and Sunday 11 June 2023
Pride of our Footscray and Trombar Restaurant are collaborating on a very special event this King’s Birthday long weekend - Graze and Gaze on Sunday 11 June, at Trombar Restaurant, 492 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale!
"Graze and Gaze" is an all-sensory delight, featuring dance, drag and dinner, it’s a night with everything ticked off!
Enjoy performances from our gorgeous hostesses HollyPop & Amanduh, dance by our special guest go-go dancers Ben & Harry...
… and within the gorgeous surrounds of Trombar, an amazing drinks & dinner menu - including delicious cocktails, serving platters and if you're in the mood for something a bit more decadent - book yourself in for the dinner package!
Gaze at the sights before you.
Graze at the dinner, platters and cocktails... it'll be a feast for your senses!
… and Celebrate the King’s Birthday long weekend with the queens!
Trombar Restaurant
Cher: The Music - by Fanny Adams
Thursday 8 June 2023
Get ready to turn back time and experience the ultimate Cher tribute show hosted by the sensational Fanny Adams! Join Fanny as she takes you on a journey through Cher's iconic music career, with her stunning costumes, powerhouse vocals, and unforgettable performances. From "I Got You Babe" to "Believe," Fanny Adams will have you feeling enchanted and inspired by the legendary Cher. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of this Cher tribute show with Fanny Adams at the helm!
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Buffy - Encore : Pride Alive Fundraiser
Sunday 4 June 2023
Pride of our Footscray is bring back our sold out show of Buffy as part of our Pride alive fundraising campaign. This is to raise money so that we can keep this queer space alive.
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YUMMY
Friday 2 June 2023
YUMMY is a multi-award-winning cabaret company that incorporates drag, dance, circus, and burlesque, and has been presenting critically acclaimed productions since 2015. Having toured to over 50 festivals around Australia and overseas, YUMMY have won hearts and minds around the globe. Known for their slick aesthetic and camp sensibility, YUMMY will make you fall in love and howl with laughter!
Cast:
Valerie Hex - Hostess with the mostess!
Velma Vouloir - Burlesque icon giving you the utmost glamour, darling.
Hannie Helsden - Circus sweetheart serving the campest hula hoops in town!
Soliana - World class contortion you have to see to be believe!
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Shades of MARILYN - by Lady Fox (CANCELLED)
Thursday 1 June 2023
Experience the timeless beauty and iconic style of Marilyn Monroe as Lady Fox presents a night of classic Hollywood glamour. With her stunning costumes, sultry voice, and show-stopping performances, Lady Fox will take you on a journey through Marilyn's incredible life and career, leaving you feeling enchanted and inspired. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Marilyn Monroe with Lady Fox as your guide.
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THE NEXT GEN(E): TAKE OVAH
Friday 19 May 2023
Join us for an electrifying night of fierce performances at THE NEXT GEN(E): TAKE OVAH, hosted by JULAI ORICCI 007 and ANGEL 007!
Audiences will be treated to an electrifying evening of group and solo performances by some of the most talented up-and-coming trailblazers of the ballroom scene here in Naarm. From Vogue Femme/Hands to Sex Siren, Face to Runway and Body, they're covering it all and leaving you in awe!
Get ready to be mesmerized by the artistry, essence, and creativity that the Naarm ballroom scene has to offer. Get your tickets now and join us for THE NEXT GEN(E): TAKE OVAH, a night of fierceness, fabulousness, and pure ballroom excellence!
*Free tickets available for trans people-of-colour and First Nations people, please email emily (at) prideofourfootscray.bar
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Ruby Slippers & Friends!
Friday 12 May 2023
When you’re a Very Busy Drag Queen, you don’t often get time to kick back with your besties - so why not put on a show together? Get ready for drag, burlesque, comedy and nepotism at it’s finest, hosted by showgirl on the go Ruby Slippers!
Featuring Ruby Slippers and her best pals - Egson Ham, SoBro, and Romeo Romeo.
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Kween Kong stars in LEGENDARY : CONTESSA
Friday 21 April 2023
This Friday! The sensational Pasifika powerhouse Kween Kong is our special guest for LEGENDARY: CONTESSA, hosted by Miss First Nations Queen Supreme, Cerulean!
LEGENDARY: CONTESSA is all about celebrating the fierce and fabulous talent of POC femmes with a night of sickening drag performances and all your fave tracks!
Stone Motherless Cold will also be starring and keeping the beats pumping all night long is the one and only HOTPINK!
Free entry to LEGENDARY: CONTESSA starts from 10pm this Friday at Pride. Before 10 you can enjoy free entry to Pride's Superbia cocktail bar for a handcrafted cocktail or buy a ticket for the earlier live music show in Pride by gay pop sensations Callum Hawthorne and Jxcky (available at the link in Pride's Insta bio or at the door!).
[Photo of Kween Kong by Joel Devereux.]
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PRIDE LIVE
Friday 14 April 2023
Pride Live - our Friday night institution of live music, returns for a big night to pay tribute to, and support Pride's commitment to local artists.
Join 3 of Pride's most popular bands for a night of live music you won't want to miss! Pride Live will be followed by the hairy (but not scary) drag of Legendary: MO by Tilly Capulet.
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Callum Hawthorne & Jxcky - LIVE
Friday 21 April 2023
Friday 21 April brings together two local musicians on the one exciting bill!
After their debut performance at Pride in November, Callum Hawthorne returns to our main stage, presenting their unique brand of pop and dance. Callum will be performing songs from his recently-released debut album “No Strings On Me” and a couple new songs as well.
Joining Callum will be Jxcky, whose blend of pop, rock and trap flare generates anti-pop chaos with an unapologetic explosion of attitude and hyperbole.
Come and support these two exciting, vibrant additions to our local music scene!
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Bressed of Dolly - Hosted by Brenda Bressed
Thursday 13 April 2023
Get ready to experience a night of pure Dolly Parton magic with Brenda Bressed, your favorite drag queen extraordinaire. This show celebrates the Queen of Country's greatest hits, sassy Southern attitude, and inspiring spirit, leaving you feeling uplifted and inspired.
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A NIGHT WITH ELLA - by Lady Fox
Thursday 6 April 2023
Indulge in a night of pure jazz with Lady Fox as she presents an evening celebrating the iconic Ella Fitzgerald. With her sultry voice and timeless classics, Ella Fitzgerald is a true legend of jazz, and Lady Fox will bring her spirit to life on stage, leaving you feeling enchanted and inspired. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Lady Ella Fitzgerald.
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ATTENTION SEEKERS: DOLLY DIAMOND AND TASH YORK
Saturday 1 April 2023
An official Melbourne Comedy Festival Show.
Part Ted Talk and delusion, this award-winning cabaret duo will show why we all deserve attention... but they deserve it more!
Two great friends with two of the greatest egos. Each desperate for the limelight and each willing to do almost anything for attention.
In this no holds barred quest for success Dolly Diamond and Tash York take you through the trials and tribulations of what it’s like to hold the centre of attention. Expect a mixture of feel good tunes, hilarious partly true stories and an offering of sage advice to others suffering their affliction.
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Shake It - The Best of Burlesque
Friday 31 March 2023
'Shake It’ features the best of burlesque, combined with foul mouthed songstress Minnie Andrews. Minnie hosts one of the most outrageous events in Melbourne, with special guest acts from across the worlds of burlesque, circus and cabaret. This will not be polite, this will not be gentle, we are SHAKING IT UP!
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OVER THE RAINBOW - FANNY ADAMS IS JUDY GARLAND
Thursday 16 March 2023
Go down the Yellow Brick Road and enjoy the songs and nostalgia as sweet Fanny Adams presents a night of Judy Garland, singing live throughout. If you like songs, theatre, musicals or drag, you will absolutely love this.
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Space Rabbit - Queer Lunar New Year
Friday 3 February 2023
Prepare for trouble! Make it double!
Extend your reach to the stars above… and unleash your inner Jade Rabbits and Lola Bunnies at Space Rabbit: Queer Lunar New Year.
Our out of this world, 100% Queer Asian lineup includes:
-Dyan Tai as “Tu’er Shen”
- Lion Dance
- Jxcky (Live)
- Hot Pink
- JC the GUY
- Randy Roy
- Aqua
-Roving artists: Mai & many more…
Get in early for a lion dance show and opening performance by musician Dyan Tai as Tu’er Shen (Rabbit God)!
Come as a sexy Playboy Bunny or a very camp Spock… show us what you’ve got! Best dressed wins tickets to our popular Sydney WorldPride festival event, “Don’t Cha Wish You Yum Cha?” *Looks inspired by “Space Rabbit” theme and traditional costumes are encouraged but remember if it’s not from your culture, don’t appropriate it!
No-one turned away due to lack of funds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Free entry. Please email worshipqueercollective@gmail.com or send us a DM.
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BUFFY - "Once More, With Feeling" - A Drag Tribute
Sunday 15 January 2023
"I've Got A Theory" this fabulous drag tribute of the iconic musical ep of BUFFY will not just be "Going Through the Motions"! Re-live this legendary show with a full drag cast as they perform all the big songs. There will also be some fun and games on the day. You'd have to be "Under a Spell" to miss it! "Where Do We Go from Here" you ask? To Pride for a Buffy tribute you won't forget!
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New Year's Eve 2023 - 80's Workout Party!
Saturday 31 December 2022
Let's get physical! And let's get some neon on. Or some leotards, short shorts or headbands. Bring back the colourful fun of the 80's as we celebrate the end of 2022. There will be fab music, amazing shows, lovely people and a champagne on arrival! Fun photo booth too. And maybe a prize for best 80's hair! It'll be Bodacious.
Pride of our Footscray Nightclub and Bar
Superbia Sunday
Between Sunday 6 November 2022 and Sunday 18 December 2022
Treat yourself to Superbia Sunday. After a long, hard week, take your place in the resplendent Superbia and enjoy cocktails, canapes and campery. Showtunes, Sushi, Screwdrivers!
Each Sunday of the month will feature stunning rotating talent;
* 1st Sunday; A Sunday Affair with the fabulous Brenda Bressed, the Diva with a Voice, who’ll provide songs and shows and even play the piano, all in drag!;
* 2nd Sunday; A Sunday Affair with literally Australia’s newest Drag sensation, Fanny Adams, she of the English accent and old school charms.
* 3rd Sunday; A Sunday Affair with the Talent, as gifted performers Noah and Quinn entertain you with songs and music, with special guests.
* 4th Sunday; A Sunday Affair with Sasha and the Muscles, as Sasha Starr provides camp drag whilst you’re well serviced by a gorgeous topless waiter.
A Sunday Affair has no cover charge, just sashay in - though prepaid beverage packages (including bottomless cocktails) are available.
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BUFFY - "Once More, With Feeling" - A Drag Tribute
Sunday 18 December 2022
"I've Got A Theory" this fabulous drag tribute of the iconic musical ep of BUFFY will not just be "Going Through the Motions"! Re-live this legendary show with a full drag cast as they perform all the big songs. There will also be some fun and games on the day. You'd have to be "Under a Spell" to miss it! "Where Do We Go from Here" you ask? To Pride for a Buffy tribute you won't forget!
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A Very Dolly Christmas!
Friday 9 December 2022
Dolly Diamond returns to Pride Of Our Footscray for her first December Christmas Party in the west.
Flat-out festive fun! With tinsel on top.
It might just be a Christmas miracle, but Dolly Diamond finally believes in Christmas.
After a decade of poking fun at the festive season with her 'Christmas in July' shows, Ms. Diamond is finally hanging out her mistletoe this December - and it’s not going to be plastic.
Dolly Diamond’s A Very Dolly Christmas features well known festive carols in Dolly’s inimitable style and plenty of feelgood party songs to get you in the mood.
Accompanied by her long suffering musical director, Cameron Thomas, who didn't appreciate the lump of coal Dolly gave him last Christmas, even though it was tastefully wrapped!
Oh come all ye faithful and Book Now for a fun and festive night out!!!
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BUFFY - "Once More, With Feeling" - A Drag Tribute
Saturday 3 December 2022
"I've Got A Theory" this fabulous drag tribute of the iconic musical ep of BUFFY will not just be "Going Through the Motions"! Re-live this legendary show with a full drag cast as they perform all the big songs. You'd have to be "Under a Spell" to miss it! "Where Do We Go from Here" you ask? To Pride for a Buffy tribute you won't forget!
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BUFFY - "Once More, With Feeling" - A Drag Tribute
Sunday 27 November 2022
"I've Got A Theory" this fabulous drag tribute of the iconic musical ep of BUFFY will not just be "Going Through the Motions"! Re-live this legendary show with a full drag cast as they perform all the big songs. There will also be some fun and games on the day. You'd have to be "Under a Spell" to miss it! "Where Do We Go from Here" you ask? To Pride for a Buffy tribute you won't forget!
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Footscray Circus Extraordinaire
Friday 25 November 2022
It's that time... the circus is in town!
In Footscray, Pride Of Our Footscray more specifically!
Let Footscray's Circus Extraordinaire take you into a world of deft-defying feats. You will laugh, you will gasp... and most of all, you won't believe your eyes. From a contortionist too cabaret, even pole dancing! You will be wanting more!
You'd be a clown to miss this!
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GiGi Era - HOMECOMING
Saturday 19 November 2022
Now that Drag Race Philippines Season 1 has come to an end, Drag Queen Superstar GiGi Era is back home in Australia and is celebrating with this very special HOMECOMING show. HOMECOMING will be a night of incredible performance and costume, from both Gigi and her team of Drag and Dance stars. GiGi will use the night to share her Drag Race Philippines experience right here in Melbourne, in a one night only show.
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Into Your Hands - Religion, Spirituality and Sexuality
Thursday 17 November 2022
Michael Kelly was a gay man, activist and a Catholic who advocated for a radical re-imagining of Catholicism (and other forms of religion) to be explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities. A collection of essays celebrating the legacy of Michael Bernard Kelly, titled Into Your Hands (edited by Andrew Brown, published by Clouds of Magellan), has been recently released, reflecting on these intersections between religion, spirituality and sexuality. This event will have a speaker from the book sharing some reflections, followed by structured & unstructured time for people to have conversations about what religion, spirituality, and sexuality mean to them. We encourage people to attend what will be a night of great discussion and thought.
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Maribyrnong Drag Race at Pride Of Our Footscray
Tuesday 1 November 2022
Want to watch Drag Stars racing instead of horses this Cup Day? Then come along to Melbourne's most fabulous event as Pride races Drag Stars around iconic Footscray, where they will have to complete all sorts of fun and ridiculous tasks and challenges as they race for the Rainbow Stiletto. Bring your own picnic and we'll provide the greatest race imaginable. Entry is free but you can reserve tables via these great packages for the day. Giddy up!
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The Dolly Horror Show!
Friday 28 October 2022
Join international cabaret superspooks Dolly Diamond and Tash York and special ghoul Freddie Merkin in a frighteningly camp Halloween cabaret show. Inspired by the cult classics, this trio of stars will entertain and scare, mostly with their terrifying wit and humour! They were singing (and screaming) in the aisles!
Pride of our Footscray Cabaret Club
PRIDE FRIDAYS - Featuring Chocolate Men
Between Friday 26 August 2022 and Friday 7 October 2022
Get hot this winter with a special presentation by PRIDE FRIDAYS of the Chocolate Men male entertainment group. These men love to dance, move and entertain. Look out!
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Your ticket allows you to party afterwards for the Pride nightclub/DJ and some of the best drag in Melbourne with SLAY.
Whether you're on your own or with a big group, this will be an incredible night of entertainment.
Doors open at 7pm. Shows from 8pm. Feel free to byo food or Uber Eats into the venue, we're surrounded by great restaurants. Drinks and cocktails from the bar.
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GOOD SNIFF ALL AGES AT PRIDE with Stimpies and Fuzzrays
Saturday 20 August 2022
Good Sniff takes Pride of our Footscray for a killer all-ages show. Joining Sniff will be Stimpies and Fuzzrays.
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Footscray's Circus Extraordinaire!
Friday 19 August 2022
Ladies, Gentlemen, Everyone - welcome to the Footscray Circus Extraordinnaire!
Let us take you into a world of deft-defying feats.
You will laugh, you will cry… and most of the time, you won’t believe your eyes.
We have the hustle and bustle of cabaret and dance with X Dolls.
The beauty of burlesque with Bella De Jac!
The movin’ and shakin’ of acrobatics with Just Pete.
The twistin’ and turnin’ of Charli the Contortionist!
And to round it off, the master of ceremonies, royalty in that she’s a queen of many drag-things, the one and only, the amazingly amazing Amanduh! (insert crowd roar and ear-deafening applause here)
Your admission fee will also allow you to stay on and sample the irresistible drag, dj and dance floor delights for the rest of the night… all the way ’til 3am.
You’d be a clown to miss this!
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Everything's A Drag
Between Thursday 18 November 2021 and Friday 12 August 2022
“Everything’s A Drag”, an open platform for Drag Artists of all kinds; the Drag Kings, the Drag Queens and the Drag Betweens. It's a night to discover new, unusual & diverse talent. Hosted by Annie Krevice.
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A Fun Day Out – August 7th
Sunday 7 August 2022
A FUN DAY OUT w/ YNG Martyr, Cult Shotta, Kill Carter, Arnt Mae, Babyface Mal & Yugen 9K
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PRIDE LIVE presents Jess Porter, Sami le Vaunter, Lee+Shane
Thursday 4 August 2022
Live Music has returned to Pride!
Tonight, we're queer and acoustic, with two of our favourites, Jess Porter and Sami le Vaunter, returning to our stage.
They'll be supported by local duo Lee + Shane, who'll be opening with some covers to kick off an enjoyable night of live music.
Grab a friend and a beverage and enjoy whilst these talented entertainers take the stage.
Doors at 6pm with cocktails from Superbia available, sets from 8pm.
Food is BYO or Uber Eats, whatever you like. Drinks from the bar.
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JXCKY - LOSING MY MIND - Supported by QEERAN
Saturday 23 July 2022
Experience beautiful dark pop melodies and dreamy ethereal R&B/Soul with rising stars JXCKY and QEERAN. Both Melb based queer artists, JXCKY (Chinese-Cambodian descent) and QEERAN (Malaysian born) combine angelic voices with devilish talent. JXCKY will be showcasing his new single LOSING MY MIND but will also perform much of his fine material over two sets, as well as covering Taylor Swift and Nelly Furtado. QEERAN will open the show and his set will include his latest single LIKE YOUR MAN.
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Miss Friby & The Femmes! ★ Sequin Dancers ★ Cabaret ★ Melody
Saturday 16 July 2022
★ Sequin Clad Dancers ★ Hilarious Cabaret ★ Bold Melody ★
In a whirlwind of high end showmanship and superb melody, 'Miss Friby & The Femmes’, will pay homage to the ritz and glamour of old world music revues with bite! An all original LIVE music show, led by Melbourne's sharpest showgirl, and featuring some of Melbourne's most superb musicians, promising bold harmonies & unyielding character.
Miss Friby & The Femmes, a show about hope.
Pride of our Footscray Community Bar
SAT. NIGHT PARTY - ART SIMONE, ETCETERA ETCETERA & BATHSHEBA
Saturday 11 June 2022
Join three of Australia's most exciting, famous and dynamic drag divas for a night you won't forget in a hurry!
Firstly - it’s Melbourne's Art Simone and Sydney's Etcetera Etcetera, your favourite down under Drag Stars - and they’re visiting Pride whilst on their first Australian tour.
They are joined by Pride's Saturday Night Party royalty - our hostess with the most-est, the stunning Bathsheba!
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Dragstrology
Between Thursday 8 April 2021 and Thursday 7 April 2022
Join Frieda Commitment & Amanda Blow for an Astrological Camp Night Out! It's the greatest Drag Comedy Show in the known Zodiac. Plus special guests every month. Expect Star Signs, Shows, Audience Participation, Prizes and Laughs. Your stars are showing a great night out!
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Reconstruction - Storytelling from Sean O'Callaghan
Thursday 17 March 2022
Irishman Sean O'Callaghan is one of Melbourne's most talented and theatrical storytellers. Pride invites you to join Sean for a night of storytelling this St Patrick's Day. Irish storytelling the ancient epic way in its own new idiom. This work by Sean is entitled "Reconstruction" and its transformational themes will resonate and relate. "Try and be what you say you think you are".
Pride of our Footscray Community Bar
Mardi Gras Spectacular
Saturday 5 March 2022
Join us at The Pride of our Footscray for a night of full on entertainment, laughter, fancy dress, drinking and lots of dancing!
Doors open at 6pm
Live stream of the Sydney Parade from 7pm - 9pm.
Abril LaTrine will MC the night.
At about 9:30pm we will conduct our own march with people from various social groups within our community.
We have male dancer/singers. Drag queens and kings with shows that will blow your mind.
Best dressed group and individual prize of $100 cash!
And more..
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Westside Dolly starring Dolly Diamond
Between Saturday 21 August 2021 and Saturday 26 February 2022
After making the move to London in August, mid-lockdown, Dolly Diamond is delighted to announce a return to Melbourne for a fabulous night at Pride of Footscray this February - after 2 cancelled shows in 2021. “I’m so excited to be heading to the Pride Of Footscray for an evening of Cabaret. I’ll be delivering an evening of song, with a definite eye on the camp. Be ready to share some of your deepest and darkest secrets and let’s get ready to have some fun”
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Poetryspective
Between Tuesday 9 March 2021 and Tuesday 22 February 2022
Enjoy poetry readings & spoken word from an eclectic & talented range of local people & poets, under the Pride disco ball! Feel free to join the open mic, everyone is welcome at Pride.
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Pride's New Year's Eve Gold Party!
Friday 31 December 2021
For the very first time Pride is going all out for a New Year's celebration like no other. And we are doing it in shimmery style with an unforgettable, fabulous GOLD PARTY. Dress in gold, wear gold and be golden. Drag shows from your favourites Lynnduh, Menorah Foxx & Abril LaTrene. Give a golden kiss goodbye to the year we need to forget, 2021! Includes a glass of bubbles on arrival! Prizes for best dressed and Pride will be transformed into the GOLD class we all deserve. 18+ event.
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Saturday Night Party
Between Saturday 6 November 2021 and Saturday 18 December 2021
Saturday Night Party is back for all our Pride Party People. Queen of the night is the delectable & decadent Bathsheba, who brings 2 guest drag artists every week. Doors open at 8pm, shows commence 10.30pm. PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY as per Government regulations.
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4Play Fridays
Between Friday 5 November 2021 and Friday 17 December 2021
Melbourne/Naarm's newest & most exciting drag group take on Pride's Friday residency. Join Lynnduuh, Max the Queen, Menorah Fox & Rubi Taboo for shows, games and guests from all corners of the local drag scene. 4PLAY Fridays is a night to remember! Because every great night starts with a little 4PLAY. Doors open at 8pm, shows commence 10.30pm. PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY as per Government regulations.
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Anna Go-Go Dance class
Between Tuesday 8 June 2021 and Tuesday 7 December 2021
I can't wait to dance with you all, we need all the joy we can find, and dancin is one of the quickest ways to get it!
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The Midnight Drag.
Between Friday 5 November 2021 and Saturday 20 November 2021
Late night drag in Footscray's only late night venue. Keep your night going or start at midnight & go through till 3am. PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY as per Government regulations.
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Stimpies with The Vovos and Good Sniff at Pride
Friday 19 November 2021
On Friday 19th November, we’re playing our very delayed final show of the year at Pride of our Footscray Community Bar, and joining us are close homies and gnarly local acts Good Sniff and The Vovos. Get down for a radical evening of tunes and beers, and the release of some big news.
Tickets only $20.
This is a strictly 18+ event.
Pride of our Footscray Community Bar
The return of Self-Bingolation - The Finalé of finalés!
Wednesday 6 October 2021
You loved it in the herstoric lockdowns of 2020 and now we are back for one final online BINGO BANGO. Pride's Queen of Quarantine herself Aurora Arsenic will stream from her Melbourne pad via Zoom with shows, games, prizes & comedy (not necessarily in that order). Pride & Aurora bring you this show with your support via your donations, tips & ticket purchases and all your positive vibes. We thank you so much. Your ticket/s will be sent to you before or on October 6.
Pride on Tour - Ute Beauties - Dinner & A Show
Friday 3 September 2021
Glamour Melbourne Queens, Abril La Trene, Pashion Couture & Aurora Arsenic are your Ute Beauties serving you top class drag shows, choreography, games, sequins & more. This show promises to give you the draggiest night of your life.
*All details will be sent to you regarding menu options, dietaries etc.
Ellen Francis Hotel
FAB - Footscray Adult Bingo - Drag Bingo
Between Wednesday 23 June 2021 and Wednesday 1 September 2021
Aurora Arsenic host's Pride's iconic drag bingo live on the Pride stage. That's right... you will almost be able to touch her! And she'll hear you scream bingo once again, as the calls will be coming from inside the house! Prizes are worth the ticket entry alone, bar tabs, merch & $$. Book for bingo, drag, shows, comedy, prizes and just an amazing night out.
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Saturday Night Party - A Drag Spectacular
Between Saturday 31 July 2021 and Saturday 28 August 2021
Saturday Night Party - Drag Spectacular! It's a top class, fun, camp, & extremely glamorous Saturday night of live drag on the Pride Stage, hosted by the amazing Bathsheba with special guests every week. Shows all night! QR sign are required as per government regulations. Doors open at 8pm. Please arrive by 8.45pm. Shows start at 9pm. Seated service only.
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Miss Friby & The Femmes
Saturday 28 August 2021
In a whirlwind of high end showmanship and superb melody, the formidable, ’Miss Friby & The Femmes’, present original soul ballads, nostalgic blues and Americana, hilarious cabaret and flamboyant rock, re-devised to have wider harmonies, harder hits and unyielding character. The show features sequin clad dancers and boisterous performance from some of Victoria's finest musicians, paying homage to ritz and glamour of old world music revues with bite.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Grand Finale & a recap!
Saturday 19 June 2021
Abril Latrene is your hostess with all the T. She will also be high kicking on the main stage. Join us to watch this spectacular event we have all been waiting for. The big screen will be up on the Pride stage. We will have cocktail specials & encourage raucous behaviour! Just your typical Saturday afternoon. This is a seated event & strictly limited. Must wear mask & QR checkin.
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The return of THE SHOWGIRLS!
Saturday 22 May 2021
Australia's biggest & best Trans Cabaret returns to Pride. It's a night of shows, singing, dancing and costumes with THE SHOWGIRLS. Celebrate the girls returning to the Pride stage with a fun and friendly night. Enjoy dinner with the show as doors open at 7pm and there'll be shows at 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm. Pride allows food from home or from any restaurant or any delivery service. Your ticket allows you to stay all night at Pride till 3am to see all the drag shows after the Showgirls x
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Poetryspective
Between Tuesday 8 December 2020 and Tuesday 18 May 2021
The return of live poetry!
Poetry/spoken word; world of poetry, a spoken world, words of worlds, worlds of words!
Poetryspective returns Live at Pride!
Featuring;
* John Englezos
Plus
* Noëlka Yossarian’s Rik Mayall Retrospective Experience!
Poetryspective: There's an open section & readers are encouraged to read other poets as well as their own work.
Poetryspective MC: Lish
Plus lucky dip and all that good stuff!
This is the 70th edition of Poetryspective.
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Bourne to Drag Live Podcast Recording
Sunday 28 March 2021
It's the Season 2 of Melbourne's favourite podcast Bourne to Drag and it's live on the main stage at Pride of our Footscray. Doors open 4pm, showtime 5pm. Full bar available, dancing recommended.
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Drag & Dance
Monday 25 January 2021
Pride drag royalty Joslyn Bosoms & Aurora Arsenic celebrate the eve of a public holiday with camp shows, mean choreography & games!! And then dance the rest of the night away.
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New Years Eve at Pride
Thursday 31 December 2020
Kiss 2020 GOODBYE! Celebrate the beginning of 2021 with Pride of our Footscray, amazing drag shows, DJ playing all the favourites and exclusive cocktails for 1 night only! Lets party hard, but safely, welcome 2021 with a bang and make our own fireworks!
Doors open at 7pm. Ticket holders required to be in venue by 9pm to secure their booking.
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INVITE ONLY NYE
Thursday 31 December 2020
INVITE ONLY NYE. 5-7pm. 25% off drinks. Pizzas. Drag. Dancing.
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Pride Live Thursdays
Between Thursday 26 November 2020 and Thursday 17 December 2020
Thursday night is live & intimate, high talent, high energy and where it's at. You are also able to order food from our Pride menu, so come along and enjoy dinner & a show.
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Bingo Bango - Pride Drag Bingo - The Arena Spectacular
Wednesday 2 December 2020
With restrictions eased once again Aurora Arsenic will host Pride's iconic drag bingo live on the new Pride stage. That's right... you will almost be able to touch her! And she'll hear you scream bingo once again, as the calls will be coming from inside the house! Prizes are worth the ticket entry alone, with the main prize to the value of $100. Book for bingo, drag, shows, comedy, prizes and just an amazing night out.
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An Affair to Remember. “Hits from the Flicks" Drag!
Saturday 21 November 2020
"Hits from the Flicks" - a Drag and Cabaret spectacular! Bathsheba, Aysha Buffet and Joshua Sanders will be performing songs from and inspired by your favourite camp classics. From A Star is Born to 007 to Tiger King, as well as bringing some iconic pop bangers to the stage!
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PRIDE LIVE - Alt Folk/Rock with PARKVILLE & Drag w Joslyn
Friday 20 November 2020
Footscray sound station presented by Mountain Goat brings you the charming 3 piece alt-folk/rock band Parkville, their rich harmonies a perfect fit for a Friday night at Pride. Hosted by our amazing resident Queen Joslyn Bosoms doing all things drag, games and more!
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An Intimate evening - live music w BOWLOS
Thursday 19 November 2020
Kicking things LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS off will be the incredible Bowlos for a stripped back, intimate evening of music with friends. Local Footscray legends Bowlos are known for their charming blend of indie, rock, folk and country music direct from the greens of their local bowls club.
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Pride Drag Bingo - The Arena Spectacular
Wednesday 18 November 2020
With restrictions eased once again Aurora Arsenic will host Pride's iconic drag bingo live on the new Pride stage. That's right... you will almost be able to touch her! And she'll hear you scream bingo once again, as the calls will be coming from inside the house! Prizes are worth the ticket entry alone, with the main prize to the value of $100. Book for bingo, drag, shows, comedy, prizes and just an amazing night out. Complimentary drink on arrival too, it's fabulous darling!
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An Affair to Remember. “Icons of Pop” Drag Spectacular!
Saturday 14 November 2020
“Icons of Pop” Drag Spectacular! Think Gaga, Blondie, Madonna & more. It's a fun, camp, glamorous first Saturday night of live drag on the Pride Stage, with the amazing Bathsheba, Max the Drag Queen & Sam Thompson
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Pride Drag Bingo - The Arena Spectacular
Wednesday 11 November 2020
With restrictions eased once again Aurora Arsenic will host Pride's iconic drag bingo live on the new Pride stage. That's right... you will almost be able to touch her! And she'll hear you scream bingo once again, as the calls will be coming from inside the house! Prizes are worth the ticket entry alone, with the main prize to the value of $100. Book for bingo, drag, shows, comedy, prizes and just an amazing night out. Complimentary drink on arrival too, it's fabulous darling!
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Welcome back to Pride Week!
Between Thursday 5 November 2020 and Saturday 7 November 2020
Come and say hello to the new look & re-opened Pride for a drink with friends before the big shows start again. Each ticket purchased includes a complimentary drink on arrival for that session. Pride will be adhering to all COVID safe requirements, that means seated & table service. Food will also be available from your favourite Footscray venues. We can't wait to see you.
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WELCOME BACK TO PRIDE PARTY! (Drag Bingo - LATE SESSION)
Wednesday 4 November 2020
The exciting late session on Pride's first night back!! We're so excited. Tonight is the first night back so come and say hello, we can't wait to catch up with everyone. We'll be celebrating with a very special Self-Bingolation, featuring the spectacular Aurora Arsenic from a hidden location. Pride will look amazing on the night and tix are strictly limited so book fast! Bingo begins at 8:30pm and finishes at 10:30pm but everyone's welcome to stay until 1am if they wish.
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WELCOME BACK TO PRIDE PARTY! (Drag Bingo)
Wednesday 4 November 2020
Pride's back!! We're so excited. Tonight is the first night back so come and say hello, we can't wait to catch up with everyone. We'll be celebrating with a very special Self-Bingolation, featuring the spectacular Aurora Arsenic from a hidden location. Pride will look amazing on the night and tix are strictly limited so book fast!
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Pride of our Footscray presents: Self-Bingolation
Wednesday 14 October 2020
Self-Bingolation! It's a riotous online drag comedy show that has bingo as a fun element but is not online gambling. Your host will be the Queen of Quarantine herself, Aurora Arsenic, and she'll have a very special barrel guest with her each episode. Prizes each episode will be bar tabs, vouchers & items from our fabulous online merchandise store. Your bingo tickets will be emailed to you on the day of bingo, with instructions on how to play!
https://www.twitch.tv/liveatpride
Pride of our Footscray presents: Self-Bingolation
Between Wednesday 19 August 2020 and Wednesday 30 September 2020
Self-Bingolation! It's a riotous online drag comedy show that has bingo as a fun element but is not online gambling. Your host will be the Queen of Quarantine herself, Aurora Arsenic, and she'll have a very special barrel guest with her each episode. Prizes each episode will be bar tabs, vouchers & items from our fabulous online merchandise store. Your bingo tickets will be emailed to you on the day of bingo, with instructions on how to play!
https://www.twitch.tv/liveatpride
LTSU & Pride of our Footscray presents: Self-Bingolation
Saturday 29 August 2020
“Get your bingo cards ready and win big!
As part of La Trobe Student Union’s Wear It Purple Celebrations, we bring you the biggest night of online Drag Queen Bingo ever! Aurora Arsenic & the wonderful people behind Pride of Our Footscray Bar will be zooming to you with bingo, comedy, phone calls & shows. It's a 90s theme! It's outrageous fun that everyone can enjoy, with prizes all night long. There will be a prize for best dressed 90s style! Tickets & Zoom link emailed on day of event.
FROM FOOTSCRAY WITH LOVE - PRIDE'S JAMES BOND NIGHT (CANCELLED)
Saturday 8 August 2020
To celebrate the release (which is now later this year) of the latest James Bond film we are doing our very own Bond themed night. The venue you know and love will be transformed, the staff you know and love will be suited and booted and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. And all the theater style drag shows will all be a SPECTREcle.
We also have on board a professional photographer with a booth setup taking photos on entry.
So we want EVERYONE in costume... Gowns, pearls, diamonds, tuxedos, suits, bowties!
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SELF-BINGOLATION - LIVE! Famous Drag Bingo @ Pride Bar :) (CANCELLED)
Between Wednesday 15 July 2020 and Wednesday 29 July 2020
Drag Bingo is back @ Pride, with SELF-BINGOLATION LIVE! Always camp, always fabulous & always hilarious. Great fun for everyone and a great party for groups. Your host Aurora Arsenic will have a very special barrel guest each week to keep the laughs and drag shows coming! Self-Bingolation was nominated "best entertainment" by "Time Out" during isolation. Play, win, laugh, eat, drink!
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SELF-BINGOLATION LIVE! Comedy Drag Bingo w/ Aurora Arsenic (CANCELLED)
Between Wednesday 15 July 2020 and Wednesday 29 July 2020
An intimate and hilarious drag bingo experience. We're not getting through 2020 without some laughs and Aurora is the Queen of glamour and comedy. Aurora and her very special guest each week will call numbers, do shows and keep the laughs and fun coming. Self-Bingolation was actually nominated "best entertainment" by "Time Out" during isolation. Play, win, laugh, eat, drink!
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PRIDE BAR - Mylk, Alice Andersen, Dom Rogers & Joslyn Bosoms (CANCELLED)
Friday 24 July 2020
A huge first Friday back at Pride, with headliners Mylk (an eclectic group who made it on the Triple J Unearthed charts) supported by Footscray legends, Alice Andersen (Folk-rock-alt-country) & Dom Rogers (folk-rock singer-songwriter), both members of the Westsong songwriters collective. ALl hosted by our drag queen superstar Joslyn Bosoms, the Mouth of the Maribyrnong, who will also do a couple of shows. Food & drink available at bar.
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Music & Drag w headliners Mylk & host Joslyn Bosoms (CANCELLED)
Friday 24 July 2020
LATE SITTING [9pm - 12:30am] - Join Pride for an evening of beautiful music and theatre drag. Joslyn Bosoms will do several shows as she hosts some wonderful musicians. Headliners will be Mylk (an eclectic group who have made it on the Triple J Unearthed charts) with two great supports to be named. Your ticket includes entry, a 3 course Footscray Meal and the show. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. Details to come.
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Mylk, Alice Andersen, Dom Rogers & host Joslyn Bosoms (CANCELLED)
Friday 24 July 2020
EARLY SITTING [5:30pm - 8:30pm] - Join Pride for an evening of beautiful music and theatre drag. Joslyn Bosoms will do several shows as she hosts some wonderful musicians. Headliners will be Mylk (an eclectic group who have made it on the Triple J Unearthed charts) with Footscray legends Alice Andersen and Dom Rogers. Your ticket includes entry, a 3 course Footscray Meal and the show. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. Details to come.
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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - ESCAPE FOR A SPECTACULAR NIGHT (CANCELLED)
Between Friday 17 July 2020 and Saturday 18 July 2020
Treat yourself to an intimate dalliance with spectacular drag cabaret. These will be fabulous and personal drag shows in one of Pride’s four rooms; Show Room (20 people), Parlour (12 people) or one of two Private Cocktail Pods (4 people each). Drag Shows do not come more exclusive than this. You’ll be entertained by Melbourne’s finest drag & cabaret performers in one of Melbourne’s most unique spaces; upstairs in location, underground in style, and imbued with a sense of mystery & intrigue.
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PRIDE LIVE - SAT NIGHT PARTY! Starring Bathsheba & friends (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 July 2020
LATE SITTING [9PM - 12:30AM] - Have fun again on a Saturday Night! Enjoy a spectacular night as the mighty Bathsheba hosts a night of drag and true cabaret, including the alluring Joshua Sanders and the very talented Alex De Porteous, with more to be announced. It'll be a great show accompanied by a 3 course Footscray meal. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. Details to come.
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SATURDAY NIGHT CABARET @ PRIDE- Starring Bathsheba & guests (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 July 2020
A fantastic camp cabaret stage show, a great Saturday night out. Starring drag sensation Bathsheba who'll be paying homage to Lady Gaga, this terrific show will also feature several specials guests including sultry singer Joshua Sanders and Cabaret Artist Alex De Porteous. You'll think you're in Paris! Book now, tickets limited to 50 due to the government restrictions. Food and drinks available at the bar.
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SATURDAY'S PRIDE EVENING SHOW - DRAGGIEST SHOWCASE! (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 July 2020
Each Saturday Evening, Aurora Arsenic & Joslyn Bosoms will alternatively host a fun live show as you It could be comedy, it could be drag, it could be theatre, it could be burlesque - and it will be a fantastic time.
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Saturday's Pride Evening Show - DRAGGIEST SHOWCASE! (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 July 2020
Get set for the DRAGGIEST show of all! This is many of Melbourne's best upcoming drag queens and drag kings all together for one very special showcase. All of these performers starred during isolation on Pride's DRAGGIEST VIDEO SHOW and we can't wait to bring them to you live for a great experience. Tickets limited so book now. Food & drink available at the bar.
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Louise Gaul, Keaper and Velvet Bloom hosted by Joslyn Bosoms (CANCELLED)
Friday 17 July 2020
Pride of Our Footscray Community Bar presents a simmering night of an all female line-up who are sure to spark your interest. This includes local talent Louise Gaul who brings her beautifully melodic songs to warm your soul, along with the newly formed Keaper, whose interesting instrumental pieces will start your fire and finally the incredible Frankston group Velvet Bloom, who will set you ablaze with their jaw dropping tunes. Don’t forget about our favourite drag queen, Joslyn Bosoms.
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Self-Bingolation - LIVE | The Fabulous Return (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 15 July 2020
Drag Bingo at Pride has always been fabulous & Self-Bingolation was nominated "best entertainment" by "Time Out" during shutdown. Book your seats to the return of live drag bingo at Pride, with your host Aurora Arsenic, a wonderful co-host & your favourite staff ready to entertain. Price includes entry, a 3 course Footscray Meal, bingo book & show. Menu choices will be sent before the day.
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Live at Pride | All Star Music Line-Up + Drag (CANCELLED)
Friday 10 July 2020
A very rare event with an all-star line-up of local Melbourne talent all on the same bill, including the likes of Stimpies, Redferrie, Arnt Mae & Franco Cozzo. With drag queen Joslyn Bosoms as host. This will be a major live-streamed event so it'll be very special to actually be one of the few seeing it live. The ticket price includes a three course Footscray meal and there will be a vegan option available. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. Details to come.
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PRIDE BAR - Hollow December, Reel Tapes, Arkadian & Joslyn (CANCELLED)
Friday 3 July 2020
Another big night of live music and drag at Pride with our local favourites Hollow December - a five-piece sonic powerhouse based in Williamstown, Reel Tapes - a 5 piece groovy indie rock outfit, and Arkadian performing a DJ set full of disco and house to ensure the night gets kicked off right. Hosting the night will be our resident queen Joslyn Bosoms doing her usual camp shows all night long!
Doors open 7:00 PM
Arkadian (DJ Set) : 8:30 PM
Reel Tapes : 9:45 PM
Hollow December : 11:00 PM
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PRIDE LIVE - SAT NIGHT PARTY! Starring Bathsheba & friends (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 23 June 2020
EARLY SITTING [5:30PM - 8:30PM] - Have fun again on a Saturday Night! Enjoy a spectacular night as the mighty Bathsheba hosts a night of drag and true cabaret, including the alluring Joshua Sanders and the very talented Alex De Porteous, with more to be announced. It'll be a great show accompanied by a 3 course Footscray meal. The menu will be provided by one of Footscray's eclectic restaurants. Details to come.
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Pride of our Footscray presents: Self-Bingolation
Between Wednesday 15 April 2020 and Wednesday 27 May 2020
Self-Bingolation! It's a riotous online drag comedy show that has bingo as a fun element but is not online gambling. Your host will be the Queen of Quarantine herself, Aurora Arsenic, and she'll have very special barrel guest with her, Archie Arsenic. Prizes will be pride, shout-outs, screen time, bar tabs and the odd novelty items. Your bingo tickets will be emailed to you!
https://www.twitch.tv/liveatpride
Bingo Boogie Disco!!
Saturday 7 March 2020
The best fun you will have in 2020! A fun filled evening of Camp Cabaret, drink specials, prizes and the all important Bingo Boogie!
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Poetryspective #49 - Elizabeth 'Lish' Škec Testimonial
Tuesday 11 February 2020
"Lish is the fire in the poetry & spoken word of Melbourne" - a beautiful line by Megan Dunn to which nobody could disagree. Lish lives for poetry; for a generation she has written, performed, organised & hosted. Pride of our Footscray Community Bar is proud to be the host of this passionate poet's Testimonial Gig, which will feature Lish herself alongside other distinguished poets Tim Evans, Waffle Irongirl & Paul Škec (Lish's partner in life & poetry). Plus the open mic, also celebrating Lish.
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Bingo Boogie
Saturday 1 February 2020
The best fun you will have in 2020! A fun filled evening of Camp Cabaret, drink specials, prizes and the all important Bingo Boogie!
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New Year's Eve at Pride - Thank you party
Tuesday 31 December 2019
Pride is having a private thank you party for New Year's Eve to show its appreciation to its regulars, staff, performers, suppliers & part owners. The event is therefore invite only, with start at 4pm & end at 9pm, enabling people to enjoy their traditional New Year Eve activities for the rest of the night. They'll be great drag entertainment with big shows at 6pm & 8pm and certain drinks are provided all night; i.e. Goat Beer, House Wine, Pimms, Sangria, Mojitos, Gin Fizz & Soft Drink.
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Pride Christmas Panto!
Sunday 22 December 2019
Join us for possibly the campest production imaginable, A Christmas Carol with Pride. It's a British style pantomime with all the trimmings; English director, drag queens, staff cameos, hilarious jokes, bad jokes, cliched jokes and... audience participation! This will be popular so is a ticket-only event. Your $15 gets you a seat, a welcome drink and a half time snack buffet. Look out, he's behind you!!
** Doors open 4:30, show from 5:30pm. Show ends around 7pm. DJ till 8pm. Adult humour.
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Footscray Drag Race (Cup Day)
Tuesday 5 November 2019
See our Drag stars in the 2nd annual Footscray Drag Race. They'll be racing round Footscray whilst doing some Footscray-eque tasks. Last year's race was a great success, w/ bemused locals smiling & waving as our ladies sped by in a blur of feathers & sequins. Book your seat for this awesome day, w/ all the action beamed back live into Pride Bar. Dress up, bring a picnic & enjoy the day off amongst friends. Hosted by fabulous Krystal Ring alongside course commentator, local fav Joslyn Bosoms.
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Showgirls Variety Cabaret
Friday 15 March 2019
Showgirls Variety Cabaret returns to The Pride, with a host of beautiful & talented performers across the gender spectrum, including Vienna Salvo, Winner - Miss Trans Australia International 2019, Gayzha Davao and the famous singing trio. Hosted by the wonderful Dee Arianna, Showgirls features singing, dancing, drag & pink burlesque feathers! Will be great fun. Your $5 ticket guarantees you entry & a free glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
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Showgirls Cabaret - Pageant Showcase
Thursday 31 January 2019
It’s Pageant season, so come on down to Pride of our Footscray community bar for a special edition of “ShowGirls” with the Miss Gay & Miss Transsexual Australia Pageant Showcase! A monthly variety cabaret showcasing trans and gender diverse performers.
Hosted by Miss Gay 2018 Esther Rix with Special guests Miss Transsexual 2018 Nisarat Kidhatong, Miss Transsexual and Miss Gay Australia 2017 Laeticia Raveena & Jacqui Meoff PLUS performances from a selection of our 2019 Candidates!
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New Year's Eve @ The Pride
Tuesday 25 December 2018
Celebrate NYE somewhere fun (at Footscray prices!). It will be the first NYE @ The Pride and we'll be celebrating the end of our very first year with two DJs, pop up drag shows, drink specials, dancing, pool & karaoke. Make it the friendliest transition to 2019 out there, even Abril promises to be friendly... for a change! The $50 ticket price includes your first four standard drinks, so it's basically free. OPEN ALL THE WAY TILL 3AM :)
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Melbourne Cup with Drag Race around Footscray
Tuesday 6 November 2018
What's more colourful than jockeys on horses flying around Flemington? Well, let's try drag queens flying around Footscray trying to complete Footscray-esque tasks the quickest to be first past the post. And you'll enjoy coverage of both the jockeys and the drag race from the comfort of your table at Pride of our Footscray, where you can bring your own picnic (food only - no byo) and we'll be doing great drink packages to get you through the day. Hosted by Abril LaTrene and Clark Ryan.
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