EARLY Critter Theater ALL AGES Drag Show!
Our queen Stormie Daie puts together a night of hilarious homo horror! Come early / stay for all of it! CRITTER THEATER: All Ages Drag Show + Craft Night Party Part 1 @ 630PMDRAG SHOW FEAT: SPRAY JAY / BUBBLES / MORGANA Costume Contest *Best Homemade *Cutest Beastie *Monster Movies MOSTER MOVIE FEATURE @ 830PM
WNC RELIEF FUNDRAISER
All proceeds go to the Pansy Collective – a radical queer distro and grassroots arts and benefit collective established in 2016. ASP is an independent mutual aid organization. What can we do? Anything and something. More info to come please keep checking back as this event develops! If you would like to donate to the raffle please email us @ booking(at)thepinhook.com Purchase RAFFLE Tickets!!WE WILL EMAIL YOU IF YOU ARE NOT HERE TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE SO GO AHEAD AND – donate online. every dollar to the gofundme is an entry. ALL AGES / FAMILY TIME 6pm: Drag Story Hour curated by Stormie Daie and hosted by Followed by a screening of “Can’t Stop Change,” Queer Climate Stories from Floridas Front Lines. 8:30pm RAFFLE TIME followed by a dance party and performances by Kali Fuchis and friends. Feat donations … and more to come. PM PRESS (parenting books bundle / southern bundle / tarot deck) DON GIOVANNI (southern artists bundle) PHK ($50 gift certificate and merch bundle) PSYCHIC HOTLINE (signed sylvan esso test pressing and bundle) CRUISIN RECORDS (bundle)KINGS RALEIGHCATS CRADLE (merch bundle)SLEEPY CAT RECORDS (2 tix to sleepy fest) BETTYS RECORDING STUDIO (day of recording) THE MOUNTAIN GOATS (hand designed come come to the sunset tree vinyl) MERGE RECORDS MICAH BAZANT (poster prints)RED EYE SONG DURHAM (patches and shirts)SPLIT GILLSLINGSHOT FESTIVAL
NO LOVE OPEN MIC AND COSTUME PARTY / CONTEST! w/ a Full Band!
Welcome to the No Love Open Mic and Costume Party! Get ready to showcase your talent and creativity at this fun-filled event happening at Pinhook. Whether you’re a singer, poet, comedian, or have any other talent to share, this is your chance to shine on stage. Don’t forget to come dressed in your best costume for a night of laughs, music, and good vibes. BEST COSTUME OF THE NIGHT WILL WIN $100!! Join us for a memorable evening of entertainment and make sure to bring your friends along for even more fun!
A Back2Back Drag Show of Chappel Roan & Charli XCX!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bumpin’ that! We’re having a Femininomenon at CHAPPELL XCX! A Back2Back Drag Show of Chappel Roan & Charli XCX! Brought to you by the House of ALXNDR, come out Saturday, Oct 19th at 9PM at The Pinhook (117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701) to see over 12+ amazing performances from some of Durham AND Atlanta’s Super-graphic-ultra-modern drag entertainers. Whether you’re a Mean Girl or a Red Wine Supernova, this is the party for you. And that’s so Julia! Get your tickets now!️ Featuring the talents of: Dotte Com, Ella-Saurus-Rex, Kali Fuchis, Miss B. Haven, Molly ALXNDR, & TAYLOR ALXNDR.Doors at 9PM.Show at 10PM. Gurlypop dance party afterwards!18+. IDs will be checked at the door.Get your tickets now!$10 early bird tickets (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)$15 pre-sale tickets.$20 day of show/at the door.PARKING: Parking can be found on the street and in nearby lots. There is a parking garage on Corcoran Street right around the corner..ACCESSIBILITY: The Pinhook has an ADA accessible front entrance and main floor space that is mostly flat with portions that are elevated by an inch or so. There is an outdoor patio. There are gender neutral restrooms as well. This event does involve high energy, loud music, and moving lights.House of ALXNDR is an ATL based drag house and events hub bringing inventive, inclusive, drag-infused events to the city. Follow our FB page or our Instagram for more info: instagram.com/houseofalxndr Best, TAYLOR ALXNDR
Feminist Bird Horror Film Part 2!
BIRD HORROR 2024 A celebration of spooky season, film, and… you guessed it… BIRDS! Feminist Bird Club Durham + The Pinhook are back with their 2nd annual BIRD HORROR event! This year we will be screening Knife + Heart, a queer giallo-inspired slasher horror directed by French filmmaker Yann Gonzalez. THE DETAILS: LOCATION: The Pinhook DATE: Sunday, October 13th 2024 TIME: Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. Admission by donation. Ages 18+. TRIGGER WARNING: This film features a scene of sexual assault and explicit drug use. Watch the trailer below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6aAJ-dOpGM
Political Prisoner Letter Writing
Are you tired of the endless, hollow circus of electoral distractions, and wanting to do something positive and tangible with your Sunday afternoon’s political rage? Has the puddle-deep “debate” between a cop and a fascist over who loves arming genocide more got you vomiting in your mouth incessantly, while liberal spectators chide you for pointing out the insanity of it all? Well, come CLEANSE YOUR PALATE with the casual, quotidian act of revolutionary love and solidarity that is writing to our comrades inside, all while meeting a few new friends who haven’t yet completely lost their political minds from the electoral farce. PS bring snacks! PSS thx to abc dresden for the art!
Queer Country Night W/ Line Dancing (AND COUNTRY KARAOKE)
Saddle Up Sissies…. Welcome to Queer Country Night. All ages. KARAOKE / DJ GOOD DIRT / LINE + PARTNER DANCING w/ JOELLE from ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO. $5-$10 sliding scale! Get the hitch out of your giddyup and sashe on over to queer country night at The Pinhook from 8-12. The only constant will be country – and we’re tickled to have everything from LINE DANCING to DJ’s to bands to just whiskey and music. Saddle up sissy’s and lez do this – see you here 😘 It is what you make it! Tell your partner(s) 🙂https://9thstreetjournal.org/2024/04/29/a-more-inclusive-nashville-inside-durhams-queer-country-music-scene/
DRAGGING TRANSPHOBIA OUT OF DUKE
We are excited to announce the first in-person event for our campaign *this* Sunday, September 15, 5-7pm at The Pinhook in downtown Durham, featuring artists Lara Americo (@laraamerico), Stormie Daie (@stormiedaie), Shasta Kola (@shastakola), and Envyy Valentino (@xoxoenvyyy). Join us for live music, drag performances, and free food. Drinks are available for purchase. We invite you to meet our organizing team, learn more about our campaign to stand up for trans women’s rights at Duke, in North Carolina, and across the country, and get involved! We are a growing coalition of trans and cis women and allies who are taking action against anti-trans legislation. This event is free and open to all ages. RSVP HERE SIGN OUR PETITION Read our recent Op-ed in The Chronicle: https://tinyurl.com/yeyuhr34 (https://tinyurl.com/yeyuhr34)
QUEEREOKE
Yolo Karaoke is the best. The INDY says so and people who do and don’t read the INDY say so.BRING THE GAYEST SONGS QUEEREST MOVES ALL THE FLAME A smattering of artists include: Freddie Mercury George Michael Melissa Ethridge Ani DiFranco Lil Nas X Lavender Country Ricky Martin Pansy Division Lady Gaga Scissor Sisters L7 Shelly Wright The Gossip The Butchies Ru Paul Teegan and Sara Laura Jane Grace Janelle Monáe Sam Smith David Bowie Boy George Elton John Miley Cyrus King Princess Pabllo Vattar Big Freedia kd Lang Michael Stipe Frank Ocean Culture Club Chapelle Roan Brandi Carlisle Ice Spice Anohni Steve Grand Petshop Boys Arlo Parks Dodi The B-52’s Orville Peck AND SO MANY MORE
Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour!
The Black Power Rangers are a group of sharp, insightful, Black comedians from the South. Their revolving and growing lineup has been making audiences laugh since 2022. They embark on their third tour this fall. Come laugh as they effortlessly weave social commentary with pop culture for a uniquely hilarious show. Featuring stand-up from Wills Maxwell Jr. (Wilmington, NC), Brandi Roberts (Raleigh, NC), Jordan Centry (Charlotte, NC), Jarrod Fortune (New York, NY), Victoria Quiett (Raleigh, NC), and Malachi Fox (New York, NY). This is a show you can’t miss.