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.

Queer Country Karaoke

Spit into your sippy cup and polish off those rhinestones b/c it’s queer country karaoke night here!  These queer country nights are popping off so get here and get signed up for your boot scootin pearl twistin hitch free giddyup of a time!  See you soon! 

Country Queers Podcast Book Talk and String Band feat: Tatiana Hargreaves + Viv and Riley + Hasee Ciacco + Rebecca Branson Jones

Join the Country Queers podcast team – Rae Garringer, Sharon P. Holland, hermelinda cortés, and Lewis Raven Wallace – for the kick off to the Country Queers book tour! Featuring a reading, some excerpts from oral history interviews, and a discussion about rural LGBTQIA2S+ experiences and representation. Then stick around for some live country music and two-stepping with NC’s own Neon Rainbow featuring Viv & Riley, Tatiana Hargreaves, Hasee Ciacco, and Rebecca Branson Jones. 

3 CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE! A Burlesque Tribute to My Chemical Romance

3 CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE! A Burlesque Tribute to My Chemical Romance Sept 28th/ Doors @ 7pm/ Show @ 8pm   You all loved Pop Punk & Pasties, so we’re bringing you more! This time Groovy Tomb Productions is bringing you a night of burlesque and drag, all set to My Chemical Romance! As always we will have a slew of talented performers from all over, including:Zorra ObscuraSpirit NyxNicollete NightmareMona LoverlyErisaka BluThigh FieriIris PyreParker Vahn HausBackstitchAmethyst ReignBoom-Boom Bathory& your host: Gerard GayDance, shout and maybe even cry a little to all your faves from your emo days (and who are we kidding… now!) Bring cash for tips, raffles and one-of-a-kind auction pieces all fit for you Demolition Lovers!Get your tickets now cause if you don’t… trust me, it’s not ok!