Queens of Indianapolis: Where to find drag shows from brunch to bingo
It seems like every weekend our Instagram stories are flooded with #queens. We are here for it and want you to be too!
So where do you go to experience the Indianapolis drag queen scene? We’ve got you covered with every hot spot from brunch to bingo - and we’ll tell you which are family-friendly or adults-only along the way.
CityMom Victoria and the Queens of “Drag Me to Brunch”
Happening Now: July Shows
“Queeriety: a Queer Variety Show”
When: Sunday, July 10th
Where: Hotel Tango Fletcher Place Tasting Room
Details: You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind variety show, hosted by Hotel Tango in partnership with some of Indy’s favorite queens for the benefit of LGTBQ+ service members. Tickets $15 each or two for $25, available at the door.
One Night Only: Drag Bingo @ Tin Roof
When: Monday, July 18th
Where: Tin Roof, 36 S. Pennsylvania St.
Details: Tickets are $25 per person (includes one bev) for this one-night-only event with Florida’s “Queen of Mean.” Get your ticket here!
Landlocked Baking Co. Drag Brunch
When: Sunday, July 31st
Where: Landlocked Baking Co., 120 South Audobon Rd
Details: Grab the girls and head to Insta-worthy Landlocked Baking Co. for their first-ever drag brunch! They’re offering craft cocktails in addition to a brunch menu (and vegan options). Tickets are $10 per person.
Hiiiiii to this perfect queen at February’s “Drag Me To Brunch” show at the Hulman Restaurant inside Hotel Indy.
Ongoing: Find a show anytime
Baby’s Drag Brunch (Named one of Yelp’s top drag brunches in 2022!)
When: One Sunday every month
Where: 2147 N Talbott St.
Details: Shows are always family-friendly, and they have boozy milkshakes for the adults! Find them on Eventbrite for details.
theCityMoms did Drag Brunch with Baby’s Indianapolis - get our take and some pro-tips!
When: One Sunday every month
Where: Mimi Blue Restaurant, 870 Massachusetts Avenue
Details: Tickets are $25 per person (there’s no discount or menu for kids, but they are welcome) and include a pre-set 3-course meal, beverages excluded. Don’t miss it!
Drag Bingo at Black Circle
When: Tuesdays, 7pm
Where: Black Circle Brewing, 2201 E 46th St.
Details: Happening every week, this bingo night is free to play for prizes during a drag show for all ages.
When: One Sunday every month
Where: The Hulman Restaurant at Hotel Indy, 141 Washington St
Details: Tickets are $40 per person and include brunch but exclude beverages - mimosas are $3. This show is incredibly popular, book your seat!
(Hint: While this isn’t listed as an adults-only event, our CityMoms attest it’s perfect for a moms’ morning out.)
Want to find even more fantastic PRIDE-filled events? Check out Indy Pride.
Illusions: The Show
When: Saturdays, 7pm
Where: Taps and Dolls, 247 South Meridian St.
Details: Illusions is an adults-only performance all about celebrity impersonation from Beyonce to Lady Gaga. Tickets start at $10. Reserve your drag dinner date here!
Drag Bingo at Metazoa
When: One Wednesday monthly, 6:30pm
Where: Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 S College Ave
Details: Tickets are $5 for this recently announced tentative continuation of a once-monthly drag bingo event. Keep an eye on their schedule here.
